Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C305: Matsuzaka vs Monkey
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Fabinho misses with a right hand
and Nti counters with a straight right hand.
Fabinho darts in looking for a takedown but Nti gets double underhooks and turns Fabinho into the cage.
Nti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fabinho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nti tries to work over Fabinho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nti pushes Fabinho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nti tries a body shot but Fabinho blocks it.
A short left from Nti.
A short right from Fabinho.
A short body shot lands from Fabinho as the two fighters clinch.
Nti cracks Fabinho with a nice body shot.
Nti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fabinho backwards.
Fabinho misses with the head strike.
Nti lands a body punch. #BC#
Fabinho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nti staying out of range there.#CL2#
Nti pushes Fabinho up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Nti as the two fighters clinch.
Fabinho is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nti.
Nti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fabinho backwards.
A short body shot lands from Nti as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Nti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nti scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Nti gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fabinho regains guard.
Fabinho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fabinho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nti controls the pace.
Nti wants to pass the guard but Fabinho is keeping the position.
Fabinho looking for a sweep. Not yet Fabinho, not yet. #T2##SUB#
Fabinho isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nti stacks Fabinho 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 Nti!
Nti gets to mount! Fabinho was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Fabinho tries to reverse the position but Nti maintains control.
Fabinho sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fabinho is looking for a sweep. Nti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Fabinho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nti is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Fabinho actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabinho is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fabinho trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Nti takes the fight into the clinch.
Fabinho tries a body shot but Nti blocks it.
Fabinho blocking some punches.
Nti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nti tries to throw a body punch but Fabinho avoids it by throwing Nti back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fabinho fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Nti. #TD2#
Nti turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fabinho is looking for a sweep.
Nti is staying tight to Fabinho's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Nti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Nti gets a double leg takedown into Fabinho's guard.
Nti sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fabinho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fabinho wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1##SUB#
Fabinho looking for subs off his back but Nti has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kwame Nti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fabinho wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fabinho manages to get to full guard.
Nti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nti stopping the sweep attempt from Fabinho.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fabinho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Nti moves into the clinch successfully.
Nti lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hand to the body from Fabinho.
Nti scores with a shot to the side of Fabinho's head.
Nti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fabinho backwards. #T3#
Fabinho lands a hook that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
A shot in the inside from Nti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fabinho. #TD2#
Nti lands a takedown into guard.
Fabinho trying to control the position. #SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a triangle here but Nti uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nti content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fabinho is looking to regain half guard here but Nti keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Fabinho looks to move to half guard but instead Nti has passed into mount! Damn!
Fabinho is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Nti 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! 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#
Fabinho throws a poor cross that misses
and Nti counters with a straight right hand.
Fabinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fabinho misses with a wild body shot.
Fabinho fails to land the takedown.
Nti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fabinho.#TD#
Fabinho drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nti is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Fabinho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fabinho looking to pass the guard.
Nti wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nti throws a body punch but Fabinho moves out of range. #TD2#
Nti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabinho trying to control but Nti postures up.
Roberto Fabinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kwame Nti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Fabinho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Fabinho looking for a guillotine here but Nti defends easily.
Nti sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##SUB#
Fabinho looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nti passes into half guard.
Fabinho trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nti manages to pass to mount!
Nti content just to control the position here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fabinho bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nti pulls Fabinho in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fabinho throws a strike but Nti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kwame Nti.
Well Nti 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Nti!
An out of breath Kwame Nti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Roberto Fabinho had this to say: 'Man that was a tough fight. I didnï¿½t take my opponent very seriously leading up to this fight but Iï¿½ll keep going. I know Iï¿½m the most dangerous in this division and will get that gold eventually'.

Event: C301: Queiroz vs Gora
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
A low kick from Fabinho misses
and Skurwysynowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fabinho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skurwysynowski throws out the jab.
Fabinho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Skurwysynowski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Skurwysynowski lands a slapping body shot.
Skurwysynowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Skurwysynowski swings for the body but Fabinho moves out of range.
Skurwysynowski feints and then cracks Fabinho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fabinho down.
Fabinho looks to land a right hand but Skurwysynowski moved out of range.
Skurwysynowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Skurwysynowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fabinho.
Fabinho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skurwysynowski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fabinho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Skurwysynowski lands a jab to the head.
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!
Fabinho swinging wildly here.
Skurwysynowski is looking to score with low kicks.
And Fabinho tries to counter it with a takedown but Skurwysynowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Skurwysynowski dips to his left and cracks Fabinho with an uppercut!#T1#
Skurwysynowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fabinho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Skurwysynowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Skurwysynowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Skurwysynowski throws a front kick aimed at Fabinho's knee but Fabinho avoids it well.
Fabinho feints the counter takedown.
Fabinho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skurwysynowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Skurwysynowski moves out of range as Fabinho strikes.
Fabinho 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.
Fabinho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Skurwysynowski misses with a kick to the body.
Fabinho swings away with a body shot that misses
and Skurwysynowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fabinho misses with a straight left.
Skurwysynowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skurwysynowski cracks a nice hook into Fabinho's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skurwysynowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Skurwysynowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fabinho moves out of range of the strikes.
Fabinho throws a looping overhand right but Skurwysynowski ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Skurwysynowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Skurwysynowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fabinho tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skurwysynowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fabinho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skurwysynowski.
Fabinho shoots and misses
and Skurwysynowski counters with a right hand to the body.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Fabinho.
Fabinho takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fabinho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skurwysynowski.
Fabinho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fabinho was well out of range. Poor timing from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski throws a solid leg kick but Fabinho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Skurwysynowski.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skurwysynowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fabinho has time to react.
Skurwysynowski throws a leg kick but Fabinho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fabinho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Skurwysynowski misses.
Fabinho throws a body shot but no joy.
Fabinho walks into a jab.
Skurwysynowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Fabinho.
Nice straight punches there by Skurwysynowski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skurwysynowski.
Fabinho takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Skurwysynowski throws an overhand right that lands on Fabinho's shoulder, as Fabinho tries to avoid the shot.
Skurwysynowski misses with a looping left.
Skurwysynowski scores with a head kick. Fabinho tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Skurwysynowski. That's going to slow Fabinho down.
Fabinho lands a jab to the head.
Fabinho shoots in and drives through. Skurwysynowski sprawls well.
An inside leg kick from Skurwysynowski misses.
Fabinho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skurwysynowski's head backwards.
Skurwysynowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fabinho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Skurwysynowski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fabinho misses with a leg kick.
Fabinho slips under a jab.
Fabinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fabinho tries for a takedown but Skurwysynowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fabinho moves out of range as Skurwysynowski strikes.
Fabinho throws a poor cross that misses
and Skurwysynowski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fabinho scores with a hook to the body. Skurwysynowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Fabinho misses with a wild body shot.
Skurwysynowski lands with a kick to the ribs. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Fabinho.
Skurwysynowski fakes the leg kick and cracks Fabinho in the body.
Skurwysynowski throws a looping overhand right but Fabinho ducks down to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski slips a straight right by Fabinho.
Fabinho misses with a looping right.
Fabinho closes the distance and clinches up with Skurwysynowski, looking for a takedown. Fabinho pushes Skurwysynowski against the cage but Skurwysynowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Skurwysynowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Skurwysynowski lands a jab to the head.
Fabinho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fabinho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skurwysynowski.
Fabinho lands with a good body shot.
Fabinho lands with a nice body punch.
Skurwysynowski pushes Fabinho away with a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fabinho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skurwysynowski counters with a solid body kick.
Skurwysynowski misses with a low kick.
Skurwysynowski scores with a spinning back kick!
Fabinho has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the side of Fabinho's head but Fabinho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Skurwysynowski 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#
Skurwysynowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Skurwysynowski sizes up Fabinho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Skurwysynowski does it's job there.
Skurwysynowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skurwysynowski wants to slow Fabinho down by chopping away at his legs.
Skurwysynowski throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Fabinho moves into the clinch.
Fabinho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fabinho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skurwysynowski's elbow.
Skurwysynowski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fabinho is keeping busy.
Fabinho is looking for a takedown.
Fabinho avoiding damage as Skurwysynowski throws knees to the body.
Fabinho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skurwysynowski's elbow.
Skurwysynowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Skurwysynowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skurwysynowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Fabinho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Skurwysynowski moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fabinho shoots in for a double leg but Skurwysynowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skurwysynowski throws a looping overhand right but Fabinho ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skurwysynowski sprawls well. Skurwysynowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fabinho gets slowly back to his feet.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Fabinho.
Skurwysynowski lands an overhand right.
Nice shot by Skurwysynowski.
Fabinho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skurwysynowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fabinho scrambles back to his feet.
Skurwysynowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fabinho moves away.
Fabinho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski throws the left hand but Fabinho avoids the punch easily.
Fabinho catches Skurwysynowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A punch lands to the side of Fabinho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fabinho misses with a looping left.
Fabinho tries to clinch but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
Skurwysynowski with a nice calf kick.
Skurwysynowski throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Skurwysynowski.
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown but Skurwysynowski shows good takedown defense.
Skurwysynowski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Skurwysynowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fabinho looks to throw the jab but Skurwysynowski is out of range.
Skurwysynowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fabinho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fabinho scores with a body shot.
Skurwysynowski staying out of range there.
Skurwysynowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Fabinho misses with a wild body shot.
Fabinho loads up on a big right hand but Skurwysynowski slips the punch.
Fabinho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skurwysynowski. Skurwysynowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Skurwysynowski.
Fabinho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fabinho doesn't manage to clinch there - Skurwysynowski circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skurwysynowski. #T3#
Fabinho tries to land a leg kick but Skurwysynowski saw it coming and moves away.
Skurwysynowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fabinho at a distance.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook.
Fabinho takes a swing at Skurwysynowski's ribcage but misses.
Skurwysynowski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fabinho just manages to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski 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.
Skurwysynowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fabinho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Skurwysynowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Skurwysynowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skurwysynowski but Skurwysynowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skurwysynowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Skurwysynowski throws a sloppy head kick and Fabinho moves out of range easily.
Fabinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fabinho throws a lazy right hand but Skurwysynowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skurwysynowski misses with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Skurwysynowski. That's going to slow Fabinho down.
Fabinho checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Fabinho checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A telegraphed right hand from Fabinho misses the target.
Fabinho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fabinho fails with a takedown attempt.
Skurwysynowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skurwysynowski avoids the body shot from Fabinho.
An inside leg kick lands from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski lands with an overhand left.
Fabinho moves out of range as Skurwysynowski throws a body kick.
Fabinho with the counter takedown but Skurwysynowski avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski avoids the body shot from Fabinho.
Fabinho avoids the body shot from Skurwysynowski.
Fabinho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body shot.
Fabinho is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Skurwysynowski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Skurwysynowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fabinho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fabinho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Skurwysynowski scores with a nice body kick.
Fabinho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skurwysynowski is fending him off so far but Fabinho persists. Nope, Skurwysynowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Skurwysynowski throws a jab when Fabinho was well out of range.
Fabinho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Skurwysynowski. That's going to slow Fabinho down.
Skurwysynowski digs a good hook to Fabinho's body.
Fabinho cracks Skurwysynowski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Fabinho closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skurwysynowski controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Skurwysynowski trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Skurwysynowski wants to get back to full guard.
Fabinho working over Skurwysynowski with some ground and pound. Skurwysynowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Skurwysynowski wants to get back to full guard.
Skurwysynowski wants to control but Fabinho is keeping busy.
Fabinho is looking to stall here but Skurwysynowski recovers full guard.
Skurwysynowski has Fabinho pulled in close to control his posture.
Roberto Fabinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fabinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Skurwysynowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Fabinho is pushing down on Skurwysynowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Skurwysynowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Fabinho has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fabinho is stalling here. Skurwysynowski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fabinho seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Skurwysynowski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fabinho is trying to control Skurwysynowski's posture but Skurwysynowski avoids it. #T3#
Fabinho is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Skurwysynowski is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Skurwysynowski controlling the pace for now.
Fabinho wants to hold on but Skurwysynowski pushes him away.
Skurwysynowski content just to control the position here.
Fabinho tries to reverse the position but Skurwysynowski maintains control.
Fabinho gets back to half guard.#T4#
Skurwysynowski is taking a breather. Fabinho 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.#SUB2#
Fabinho has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Skurwysynowski. Oh but Fabinho has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Skurwysynowski goes limp - he's gone! Fabinho jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roberto Fabinho!
Roberto Fabinho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C299: Lehto vs Matti III
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Fabinho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Menday misses with a double jab.
Fabinho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menday moves away.
Fabinho slips a jab and a cross from Menday.
Menday takes one to the chin there.
Menday lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fabinho circles away quickly and effectively.
Menday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fabinho.
Fabinho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menday.
Adams Menday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menday throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fabinho jabs Menday to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Menday misses with a two punch combination.
Fabinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fabinho misses with an uppercut.
Menday moves forwards but Fabinho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fabinho takes a swing at Menday's ribcage but misses.
Menday will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fabinho tries to counter with a takedown but Menday is quick to defend against it.
Fabinho lands a really nice looking cross but Menday seems unphased.
Menday throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Menday throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fabinho throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Menday misses with a few strikes there.
Menday throws a right and a left that both miss.
Menday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menday throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fabinho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fabinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fabinho wants to clinch up but Menday keeps it at a distance.
Menday wants to counter with a clinch but Fabinho pushes him away.
Fabinho throws a hook but Menday blocks it.
Menday displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch combination from Menday misses.
Menday cracks Fabinho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fabinho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menday tries to bum rush Fabinho with a series of wild strikes but Fabinho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fabinho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Fabinho darts in and clinches Menday up against the cage.
Menday blocks a body shot from Fabinho.
A frustrated look appears on Menday's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Fabinho is trying to trip Menday. He has hold of a leg but Menday is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fabinho persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fabinho wants to pass the guard but Menday is keeping the position.#T2#
Fabinho sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Menday's guard.
Fabinho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fabinho wants to take a breather but Menday is having none of it.
Menday is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Menday trying to get back to full guard but Fabinho takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Fabinho takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
The referee warns Menday that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fabinho wants to control the action but instead Menday gets a body lock and reverses into Fabinho's guard! Nice work! #SUB#
Fabinho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Menday doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fabinho is tightening it up a little... Menday has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Menday reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Menday taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fabinho!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roberto Fabinho!
Our winner, Roberto Fabinho, 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: C294: Marley vs Torvik
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
A shot to the body from Fabinho misses
and Nti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fabinho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fabinho misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Nti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fabinho is trying to get back to full guard.
Nti stalling. #SUB#
Fabinho actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti is thwarting Fabinho's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Fabinho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nti's back!#SUB#
Fabinho is looking for the choke from the back position but Nti is controlling his hands well.
Fabinho is striking from the back but Nti escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Fabinho is trying to control. Nti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabinho wants to advance to full mount but Nti doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Nti keeps moving. #T2#
Nti seems keen to control Fabinho's posture.
Nti's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nti keeping moving, preventing Fabinho from controlling successfully.
Fabinho throws a big right hand that misses.
Fabinho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Fabinho pushes down on Nti's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fabinho is keen to just control but Nti is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nti wants to sweep here but Fabinho controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing that Fabinho has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fabinho throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nti connects with a jab.
Fabinho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Nti moves out of range of the body kick from Fabinho.
Fabinho throws a sloppy body shot
and Nti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roberto Fabinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fabinho misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Nti counters by moving into the clinch.
Nti misses with the head strike.
Fabinho has a couple of punches blocked by Nti.
Fabinho prevents the takedown attempt.
Fabinho misses with a punch on the inside.
Fabinho digs a right hand into Nti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nti's gas tank. #BC#
Fabinho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Nti closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fabinho quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fabinho wants to control but Nti is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fabinho looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Nti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fabinho misses with a looping right.
Nti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fabinho ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
Fabinho feinted with a counter takedown.
Fabinho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nti tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Nti gets a takedown into half guard.
Fabinho wants to get back to full guard but Nti has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Fabinho's face as Nti controls the position. #T1#
Fabinho tries to improve position but can't.
Fabinho is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabinho manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fabinho tries to roll over but Nti keeps him under control.#SUB#
Fabinho actively working from the bottom here.
Nti trying to control the pace. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fabinho tries to get to full guard but Nti has control of the leg.
Fabinho trying to control here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nti not doing much here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roberto Fabinho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nti throws a shot from downtown. Fabinho moves away and avoids it.
Fabinho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
so Nti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fabinho looking for a sweep. Not yet Fabinho, not yet. #T3#
Fabinho trying to keep a closed guard but Nti is proving a slippery customer.
Fabinho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nti's guard. #REVR#
Nti keeping moving, preventing Fabinho from controlling successfully.
Fabinho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nti has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nti keeping moving, preventing Fabinho from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fabinho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fabinho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fabinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Nti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fabinho won't allow Nti to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Fabinho misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kwame Nti 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#
Nti moves out of range as Fabinho strikes.
Fabinho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fabinho lands with a straight right. Nti didn't see that one coming.
Nti scores with a shot to the body.
Fabinho swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fabinho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fabinho throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Nti to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Fabinho clinches up with Nti and pushes him back against the cage.
Fabinho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Nti has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fabinho clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fabinho rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Fabinho is looking to get back to full guard here but Nti has managed to pass to side control instead.
Fabinho stops Nti from passing to mount.
Fabinho looks to move to half guard but instead Nti has passed into mount! Damn!
Fabinho is working to get back to half guard.
Roberto Fabinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kwame Nti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##T3#
Nti controlling the position easily from mount.
Fabinho slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fabinho 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.#SUB#
Fabinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nti pulls his head out easily.
Fabinho wants to get back to full guard.
Fabinho moves into full guard.
Nti sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fabinho's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fabinho actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Nti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nti 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Nti!
During a confident post fight interview, Kwame Nti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Roberto Fabinho was interviewed post fight and said 'Man that was a tough fight. I didnï¿½t take my opponent very seriously leading up to this fight but Iï¿½ll keep going. I know Iï¿½m the most dangerous in this division and will get that gold eventually'.

Event: C289: Albatross vs Cheese
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Fabinho tries to clinch up but Potku circles away and keeps his distance.
Fabinho fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Potku shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fabinho manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fabinho has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fabinho keeping moving, preventing Potku from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potku is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku won't allow Fabinho to sweep him here. #T1#
Potku sitting in guard here, content to control.
Potku trying to control but Fabinho is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fabinho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Potku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Potku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fabinho moves away.
Potku moves out of range of the body kick from Fabinho.
Donk. Potku catches Fabinho right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Potku fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fabinho to the ground. Potku is now in Fabinho's guard.
Potku trying to control but Fabinho is working from the bottom. #T2#
Potku looking to sit in guard and control but Fabinho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Potku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Potku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fabinho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Potku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fabinho defends it easily.
Fabinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Potku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Potku controls Fabinho momentarily but Fabinho frees himself.
Fabinho is working Potku over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fabinho distracts Potku with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Potku working for a triangle but Fabinho defends it easily.
Potku seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Fabinho avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Potku is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Fabinho forces his way into half guard.
Fabinho wants to control but Potku is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Potku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Potku trying to control the position.
Potku can't keep his opponent in guard - Fabinho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fabinho controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Potku tries to get to full guard but Fabinho has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kurki Potku will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Potku slips under a jab.
Potku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Potku tests Fabinho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Potku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice jab there from Fabinho.
Potku avoids the body shot from Fabinho.
Fabinho fakes the leg kick and cracks Potku in the body.
Fabinho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potku moves away.
It looked like Potku was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fabinho.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fabinho enables Potku to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fabinho manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Potku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Potku is sitting in close to Fabinho's body. Fabinho has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Potku is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Potku is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fabinho.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roberto Fabinho!
An out of breath Roberto Fabinho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C286: Gunnarsson vs Martin II
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Fabinho misses with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Blikstein drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blikstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blikstein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fabinho has momentary wrist control but Blikstein slips an elbow through the middle.
Blikstein lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabinho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blikstein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fabinho 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.
Fabinho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blikstein defends well.
Blikstein looking to sit in guard and control but Fabinho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Fabinho postures up in Blikstein's guard and throws a big left but Blikstein blocks it.
Blikstein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Blikstein keeps moving.
Blikstein looking to control but Fabinho passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fabinho lands a nice short elbow.
Blikstein looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blikstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fabinho.
Fabinho slips a nice elbow through Blikstein's hands, connecting with Blikstein's forehead.
Fabinho thows a huge punch but Blikstein dodges it nicely.
Fabinho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fabinho 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.
Blikstein is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Fabinho is trying to work for a kimura but Blikstein is defending well. #SUB#
Fabinho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blikstein has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Blikstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fabinho.
Fabinho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fabinho landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Fabinho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fabinho is trying to control the action in half guard but Blikstein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fabinho passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
Blikstein is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fabinho looking to finish with strikes here!
Fabinho landing strikes from the mount and Blikstein is in trouble!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blikstein tries to lock up and control but Fabinho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've been hearing that Fabinho has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fabinho landing strikes from the mount and Blikstein is in trouble!
Fabinho avoids the attempt from Blikstein to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Fabinho throws a jab when Blikstein was well out of range.
Blikstein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sloppy strikes from Blikstein. Those never looked like landing.
Fabinho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blikstein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fabinho throws an overhand right that lands on Blikstein's shoulder, as Blikstein tries to avoid the shot.
Blikstein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blikstein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blikstein pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fabinho back to the cage. Blikstein follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Fabinho fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Blikstein sprawls well initially but Fabinho persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Blikstein is looking to improve his position.
Blikstein is trying to control but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fabinho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blikstein is trying to get back to full guard.
Blikstein is controlling Fabinho's trapped leg to prevent Fabinho from advancing to side control.#T1##SUB#
Fabinho seems to be looking for submissions.
Blikstein is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fabinho scores with a couple of nice shots.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fabinho here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fabinho working Blikstein over with strikes.
Blikstein is pressing down on Fabinho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blikstein trying to keep a closed guard but Fabinho is proving a slippery customer.
Blikstein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Fabinho stands and throws Blikstein's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fabinho wants to control but Blikstein is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabinho misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Blikstein is trying to improve his position.
Fabinho throws an elbow but Blikstein slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Blikstein struggling a bit here.
Fabinho throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fabinho scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Blikstein to see if he's OK.
Blikstein is looking for a sweep.
Fabinho working the ground and pound but Blikstein is defending the strikes.
Blikstein takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fabinho wants to control but Blikstein is keeping him busy.
Fabinho creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Blikstein sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
Blikstein is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fabinho's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Blikstein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fabinho is working away from the top position though.
Blikstein is doing well to control the position and prevent Fabinho from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Fabinho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fabinho is working for a kimura but Blikstein is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Blikstein gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blikstein trying to control the position here.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Blikstein keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho is really struggling to control Blikstein but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Blikstein 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#
Blikstein has Fabinho pulled in close to control his posture.
Fabinho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Fabinho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Paulo Blikstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blikstein struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Fabinho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blikstein is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Blikstein sneaks back into half guard.
Blikstein desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Roberto Fabinho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fabinho passes to full mount!
Fabinho trying to control but Blikstein is having none of it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fabinho looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blikstein is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Fabinho looking to control but Blikstein is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blikstein working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Fabinho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fabinho, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WVT 224: Seanoa v Anderson 2
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Briggs drives through and clinches with Fabinho against the cage. #BC2#
Briggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fabinho tries to clinch up but Briggs circles away and keeps his distance.
Fabinho slips under a jab from Briggs.
Fabinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fabinho slips a jab from Briggs.
Fabinho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Briggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fabinho.
Briggs tries to clinch there but Fabinho circles away.
Fabinho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Briggs circles away.
Briggs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Fabinho is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Briggs's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabinho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fabinho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Briggs defending well though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Briggs is in trouble now - Fabinho has advanced to mount!
Fabinho looking to ground and pound but Briggs is blocking nicely. #T1#
Fabinho pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fabinho looking to ground and pound but Briggs is blocking nicely.
Fabinho prevents Briggs from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Fabinho.#CUT#It looks like Macka Briggs has been cut.
Briggs in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Macka Briggs's cut even more.
Briggs is trying desperately to improve position.
Briggs is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Briggs holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fabinho tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fabinho unloads with some shots from mount but Briggs bucks and avoids them well.
Fabinho throwing strikes here but Briggs is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fabinho throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Briggs because Fabinho loaded up on that one.
Briggs is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any 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!
Fabinho is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB#
Fabinho working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fabinho punching from mount but Briggs doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T3#
Fabinho looking to finish with strikes here!
Fabinho unloads with some shots from mount but Briggs bucks and avoids them well.
Fabinho throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Briggs because Fabinho loaded up on that one.
The referee warns Briggs that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #CUT#The cut above Macka Briggs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fabinho punching from mount but Briggs doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fabinho won't let Briggs get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Briggs avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fabinho.
Briggs holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fabinho tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T4#
Briggs holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fabinho tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fabinho looking to ground and pound but Briggs is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Fabinho working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fabinho sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fabinho throwing strikes here but Briggs is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #SUB#
Fabinho looking to isolate an arm here. Briggs doesn't see it coming and as Fabinho extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Fabinho!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roberto Fabinho!
During a confident post fight interview, Roberto Fabinho thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 207: Haggar v Le Franc
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Fabinho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fabinho misses with a looping right.
Fabinho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fabinho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fabinho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fabinho staying out of range there.
Fabinho throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Fabinho is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Simone's half guard.
Fabinho is looking to advance position but Simone won't allow it.
Simone tries to roll over but Fabinho keeps him under control.
Simone moves into full guard.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Simone looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fabinho has picked Simone up and slammed him! Simone can't keep hold of the triangle and Fabinho manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Simone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fabinho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Simone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fabinho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simone.
Simone works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Fabinho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Simone swings around for an armbar but Fabinho sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Simone's guard.#SUB#
Simone is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Simone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fabinho defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fabinho lands a couple of digs.
Fabinho won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Fabinho scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Simone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fabinho defends well.#SUB#
Simone has his foot on Fabinho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fabinho works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fabinho manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Simone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fabinho is trying to get back to half guard.
Fabinho prevents Simone from moving into mount.
Fabinho is trying to control Simone's posture but Simone avoids it.
Simone advances to mount.
Simone wants to take his opponent's back but Fabinho doesn't allow it.
Fabinho regains half guard.#T4#
Simone is trying to control. Fabinho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fabinho is looking to improve his position.
Simone trying to control the action but Fabinho is working from the bottom.
Fabinho is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Simone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fabinho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simone.
Simone is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roberto Fabinho will probably get the nod.
That's time! Simone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Simone swings for the body but Fabinho moves out of range.
Simone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Fabinho misses its intended target.
It looked like Simone was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Simone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fabinho was well out of range. Poor timing from Simone.
Fabinho tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Fabinho moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Fabinho has hold of one of Simone's legs. Simone is fighting the takedown attempt but Fabinho gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Simone has an active guard here but Fabinho has managed to pass into half guard.
Simone holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Simone wants to improve his position but Fabinho is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho working over Simone with some ground and pound. Simone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Simone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fabinho passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fabinho lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Simone is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Fabinho goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Simone is on top in guard.
Simone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fabinho is not content to let Simone control the position. #T2##SUB#
Simone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fabinho manages to work his way to half guard, despite Simone's best efforts.
Fabinho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Fabinho is defending against the submission attempts here by Simone. #SUB#
Simone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Simone works his foot free and advances to mount.
Simone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fabinho has given up his back. #SUB#
Simone is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fabinho has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Simone avoiding Fabinho 's attempts to control his hands. #T4##SUB#
Simone working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fabinho tries to break free. #SUB#
Simone has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fabinho has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Simone has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fabinho has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Simone tightening his grip on Fabinho, looking for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joey Simone will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fabinho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Simone gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Simone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simone is pressing down on Fabinho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simone seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Simone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fabinho preventing the sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fabinho working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Simone controls Fabinho momentarily but Fabinho frees himself. #T1##SUB#
Fabinho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fabinho has managed to get both his arms back between Simone's legs - danger averted.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fabinho manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fabinho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joey Simone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Fabinho is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Fabinho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simone defends well.
Simone preventing the sweep.
Fabinho looking to control. #T2#
Simone stopping the sweep attempt from Fabinho.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Fabinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Simone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fabinho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simone has managed to get both his arms back between Fabinho's legs - danger averted.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fabinho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone wants to control from the top but Fabinho keeps moving.
Fabinho is trying to keep Simone in close.
Simone looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD2#
Fabinho changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Simone manages to get back to half guard.
Simone is refusing to be controlled, as Fabinho sits in half guard. #SUB#
Simone actively working from the bottom here.
Simone gets back to full guard.
Simone can't keep his opponent in guard - Fabinho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fabinho perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fabinho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Simone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fabinho tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Simone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fabinho is aware though and is defending well.
Fabinho postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Fabinho sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Simone doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Fabinho paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Simone - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joey Simone!
Joey Simone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Roberto Fabinho had this to say: 'Man that was a tough fight. I didnï¿½t take my opponent very seriously leading up to this fight but Iï¿½ll keep going. I know Iï¿½m the most dangerous in this division and will get that gold eventually'.

Event: WVT 202: Haggar v Anderson
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Fabinho lunges at Garrett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garrett's hand.
Garrett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roberto Fabinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrett. Fabinho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fabinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garrett lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Fabinho.
Fabinho with a nice cross.
Garrett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fabinho darts in looking for a takedown but Garrett gets double underhooks and turns Fabinho into the cage.
Fabinho lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fabinho misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Fabinho tightens his grip and picks Garrett up, before dumping him to the ground. Garrett manages to land in guard.
Garrett pulls Fabinho in close to his closed guard and prevents Fabinho from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fabinho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Garrett pulls Fabinho in close to his closed guard and prevents Fabinho from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fabinho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garrett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fabinho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garrett swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garrett looks to land a left hand but Fabinho moved out of range nicely.
Garrett scores with a body shot.
Garrett lands a jab to Fabinho's midsection.#T2#
Garrett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fabinho is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice cross by Garrett.
Garrett cracks Fabinho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fabinho wants to clinch.
Garrett swats away the attempt to clinch by Fabinho.
Fabinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fabinho works Garrett's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Fabinho fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garrett sprawls well initially but Fabinho persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fabinho thows a huge punch but Garrett dodges it nicely.
Fabinho trying to advance position but Garrett counters by regaining guard.
Garrett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Garrett distracts Fabinho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fabinho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garrett's guard. #REVR#
Fabinho 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.
Fabinho works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fabinho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garrett is staying active underneath Fabinho, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Fabinho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garrett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fabinho.
Garrett wants to get back to full guard but Fabinho has mounted him!#T4#
Garrett 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.
Garrett wants to control but Fabinho is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Garrett trying to hold on to Fabinho's head to control him but Fabinho postures up.
Fabinho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Fabinho misses with a body shot.
Fabinho shoots in for a double leg but Garrett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fabinho scores with a jab to the head.
Garrett misses with a straight right. #TD#
Garrett gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fabinho to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garrett holds on and takes a little breather.
Fabinho throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Garrett is controlling Fabinho's posture.
Garrett's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bo Garrett seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Fabinho looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Garrett won't allow Fabinho to pass to mount. #T2#
Garrett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fabinho.
Fabinho works his way into side control.
Garrett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fabinho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Garrett sneaks back into half guard.
Garrett is not content to let Fabinho control the position.#SUB#
Fabinho is working for a submission of some sort.
Fabinho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garrett can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB#
Fabinho is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Fabinho is working for a kimura but Garrett is defending it quite comfortably.
Garrett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fabinho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fabinho's back!#T4#
Fabinho tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Garrett is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fabinho can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fabinho slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fabinho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garrett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garrett misses with a head shot. Fabinho uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fabinho looking for a sweep. Not yet Fabinho, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garrett works over Fabinho with some ground and pound from guard.
Garrett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Garrett misses with an uppercut. Fabinho saw that one coming.
Fabinho defending well as Garrett loads up on a big left hand.
Fabinho fails with a takedown attempt.
Fabinho avoids the body shot from Garrett.
Fabinho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice takedown defense from Garrett. No joy for Fabinho on that attempt.
Fabinho closes the distance but Garrett moves to the side
and Garrett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fabinho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Garrett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garrett has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Garrett counters by moving into the clinch.
Fabinho prevents a body shot from Garrett.
Fabinho changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garrett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garrett throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Garrett throws a lazy right hand but Fabinho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fabinho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fabinho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garrett.
Garrett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garrett missing with a left hand there. Fabinho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fabinho misses with a takedown #TD2#
so Garrett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Garrett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fabinho has momentary wrist control but Garrett slips an elbow through the middle.
Garrett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fabinho's head.
Garrett chips away with some ground and pound.
Garrett landing some decent shots from guard.
Garrett lands a couple of digs.
Fabinho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garrett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roberto Fabinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Garrett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fabinho's head.
Garrett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#Fabinho is rocked!
Garrett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Fabinho is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garrett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fabinho seems to have got his legs back now.
Garrett slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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!
Garrett working the head with strikes.
Garrett working the head and body with strikes.
Fabinho is working to avoid the ground and pound but Garrett connects with a decent elbow.
Fabinho manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fabinho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garrett tries to roll over but Fabinho keeps him under control.
Fabinho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garrett's head. #T3#
Garrett wants to control but Fabinho passes into side. #SUB#
Fabinho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Garrett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Roberto Fabinho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garrett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fabinho is trying to control the action in half guard but Garrett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garrett trying to control here.
Fabinho controlling the action here.
Bo Garrett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garrett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Garrett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fabinho 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Fabinho!
Our winner, Roberto Fabinho, 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: WVT 195: Hagger v Zakharov
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Fabinho throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tepes Iii.
Fabinho trying to keep a closed guard but Tepes Iii is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Fabinho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tepes Iii defends it easily.#SUB#
Tepes Iii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fabinho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tepes Iii has managed to get both his arms back between Fabinho's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho is trying to control the position but Tepes Iii postures up.
Fabinho wants to control the position but Tepes Iii says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Fabinho trying to hold on to Tepes Iii's head to control him but Tepes Iii postures up.
Fabinho wants to improve his position but Tepes Iii is controlling well. #SUB#
Fabinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fabinho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fabinho.
Fabinho seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tepes Iii wants to get up but he can't break Fabinho's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tepes Iii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tepes Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Fabinho.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Fabinho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fabinho has a couple of punches blocked by Tepes Iii. #T3#
Fabinho lands a nice uppercut.
Fabinho drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tepes Iii pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fabinho throws a shot to the body.
Fabinho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fabinho throws a hook but Tepes Iii avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tepes Iii avoids the body shot from Fabinho. #T4#
Fabinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Fabinho avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fabinho.
Fabinho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.
Fabinho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Fabinho.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fabinho takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fabinho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed right hand from Fabinho misses the target.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fabinho tries to close the distance and clinch but Tepes Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Fabinho avoids it easily.
Fabinho is looking to clinch but Tepes Iii is avoiding it.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tepes Iii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fabinho doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
so Tepes Iii counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho trying to keep a closed guard but Tepes Iii is proving a slippery customer.
Fabinho looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB#
Fabinho looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tepes Iii has picked Fabinho up and slammed him! Fabinho can't keep hold of the triangle and Tepes Iii manages to pass to side control!
Fabinho is looking for a sweep.
Fabinho is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tepes Iii wants to stand but Fabinho has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Fabinho is looking to improve his position.
It looks like Tepes Iii is going to stand back up.
Fabinho wants to control but Tepes Iii is keeping busy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tepes Iii wants to stand up but Fabinho is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tepes Iii keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Fabinho is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tepes Iii's half guard.
Fabinho is looking to take a break and control but Tepes Iii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fabinho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tepes Iii defending well though. #T3#
Fabinho prevents Tepes Iii from standing back up.
Fabinho thows a huge punch but Tepes Iii dodges it nicely.
Fabinho with the ground and pound but Tepes Iii uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fabinho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fabinho looking to sit in guard and control but Tepes Iii gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Fabinho looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tepes Iii passes into half guard.
Fabinho tries to get to full guard but Tepes Iii has control of the leg. #T4#
Tepes Iii is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tepes Iii tries to stand and escape but Fabinho actually recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Fabinho looking for a guillotine here but Tepes Iii defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tepes Iii is looking to stand up but Fabinho won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fabinho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Tepes Iii blocks a jab.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fabinho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fabinho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Fabinho avoids it easily.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tepes Iii enables Fabinho to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tepes Iii manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Tepes Iii keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho throws a big right hand that misses.
Fabinho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tepes Iii is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Fabinho works over Tepes Iii with some ground and pound from guard.
Fabinho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fabinho postures up in Tepes Iii's guard and throws a big left but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Fabinho throws an elbow that misses. Tepes Iii uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fabinho's guard. Nice move by Tepes Iii!#REVB##SUB#
Fabinho is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tepes Iii throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fabinho's body to avoid the submission. Fabinho has instead reached around Tepes Iii's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fabinho arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roberto Fabinho!
Roberto Fabinho seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 176: Assndrop v Haudegen
Date: Oct 27, 2023

#R1#
Potku 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.
Fabinho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Potku misses with an uppercut.
Potku just misses with a punch to the body.
Potku throws an overhand right that lands on Fabinho's shoulder, as Fabinho tries to avoid the shot.
Potku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Potku throws a jab but it's blocked by Fabinho.
Fabinho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Potku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fabinho.
Fabinho feints the counter takedown.
Fabinho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Potku wants to slow Fabinho down by chopping away at his legs.
Fabinho feints the counter takedown.
Potku throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho tries to close the distance and clinch but Potku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fabinho.
Fabinho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Potku misses the target.
Potku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
A big left from Potku misses.
Fabinho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Potku.
Potku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Potku stuffs the takedown.
Fabinho sizes up Potku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Potku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potku. Fabinho does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Fabinho scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Potku regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fabinho's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB2#
Fabinho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Potku is trying to stand back up but Fabinho is controlling him #T2#
Potku trying to control but Fabinho postures up.
Potku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fabinho works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Fabinho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fabinho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fabinho working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Potku manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Fabinho landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Potku wants to get back to full guard.
Fabinho drops an elbow to the side of Potku's head.
Potku is looking for a sweep. Fabinho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#ES#
Potku manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A cross from Fabinho lands.
Fabinho tries to clinch up but Potku circles away and keeps his distance.
Potku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fabinho manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Potku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Potku throws a big shot that misses.
Fabinho misses the shot to the body.
Fabinho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kurki Potku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fabinho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Potku throws out the jab. #T4#
Potku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kurki Potku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fabinho throws a lazy right hand but Potku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Potku swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potku throws a shot from downtown. Fabinho moves away and avoids it.
Fabinho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Potku.
A swing and a miss from Potku.
Potku lunges at Fabinho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fabinho's hand.
Potku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fabinho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Potku.
Potku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fabinho.
Potku throws a body shot but no joy.
Potku misses with a straight left.
Fabinho misses with a straight left.
Fabinho throws a hook but Potku blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurki Potku dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Potku just misses with a punch to the body.
Potku tries a low kick but Fabinho avoids it.
Kurki Potku is winning the standup battle so far.
Fabinho avoids the body shot from Potku.
Potku thuds a left hand into Fabinho's body.
Fabinho ducks right into an uppercut from Potku.
Fabinho 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.
Fabinho tries to close the distance and clinch but Potku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fabinho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Potku.
Potku connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fabinho momentarily. #CL2#
Fabinho has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Fabinho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fabinho misses with a body punch.
Potku has a couple of punches blocked by Fabinho.
Fabinho is trying to drag Potku to the mat but Potku just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fabinho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Potku is trying to maintain a safe position but Fabinho gets an underhook and turns Potku into the cage.
Fabinho tries a body shot but Potku blocks it.
Fabinho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fabinho jumps guard but Potku turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fabinho works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Potku tries to work over Fabinho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Potku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fabinho's elbow. #BC#
Potku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fabinho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Potku to score with a decent uppercut.
Potku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fabinho lands a head shot.
Fabinho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Potku is fending him off so far but Fabinho persists. Nope, Potku circles away and we're back to standing.
Kurki Potku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Fabinho.
Fabinho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Potku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fabinho throws out the jab.
Fabinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fabinho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Fabinho checks a low kick from Potku.
Fabinho tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Some bone on bone action there as Potku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fabinho blocks a jab.
Fabinho wants to counter with a clinch but Potku pushes him away.
Potku misses with the combination.
Potku scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fabinho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potku.
Potku scores with a sloppy right hand. Fabinho should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Fabinho closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Potku quickly recovers to half guard.
Roberto Fabinho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fabinho wants to free his trapped foot but Potku is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Potku is trying to maintain the position but Fabinho is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Potku is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fabinho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fabinho's back!
Fabinho wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Potku is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fabinho has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I would not like to be Fabinho right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Potku's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fabinho rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Potku wants to pass the guard but Fabinho is defending well. #SUB#
Potku is working for a submission of some sort.
Fabinho trying to control but Potku postures up. #SUB#
Potku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fabinho has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fabinho is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurki Potku dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Potku throws a series of punches but Fabinho avoids them all with ease.
Fabinho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Potku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Potku avoids the body shot from Fabinho.
Potku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab by Fabinho.
Fabinho has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Potku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2#
Fabinho decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fabinho passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Potku!
Potku wants to control but Fabinho is having none of it.#T1#
Fabinho lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Potku tries to lock up and control but Fabinho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fabinho trying to control but Potku is having none of it.
Potku wants to hold on but Fabinho pushes him away.
Potku is trying to escape the mount.
Roberto Fabinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Potku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fabinho can do to turn this around?#T2#
Potku is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fabinho cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Potku tries to hold on but Fabinho pushes him away.
Potku bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Potku pushes down on Fabinho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Potku trying to advance position but Fabinho counters by regaining guard.
Fabinho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Potku is one step ahead there. #T3#
Potku wants to pass the guard but Fabinho is keeping the position.
Potku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fabinho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Potku's guard. #REVB##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Potku wants to hit a sweep here but Fabinho passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Potku there!
Potku in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Potku regains half guard.
Potku is trying to control but can't.
Potku moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Potku controlling the position.
Potku might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fabinho throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Fabinho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Potku 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 Frank Antenori 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... Kurki Potku!
A pretty intense looking Kurki Potku took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Roberto Fabinho spoke after the fight, saying 'Man that was a tough fight. I didnï¿½t take my opponent very seriously leading up to this fight but Iï¿½ll keep going. I know Iï¿½m the most dangerous in this division and will get that gold eventually'.

Event: WVT 169: Fabinho v Rutger
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Rutger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fabinho.
Fabinho slips under a jab from Rutger.
Fabinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rutger throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Fabinho decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rutger's guard.
Fabinho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rutger pulls Fabinho in close to his closed guard and prevents Fabinho from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Rutger keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fabinho with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Fabinho wants to pass the guard but Rutger is keeping the position.
Fabinho scoring with some ground and pound.
Fabinho content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rutger keeping full guard, as Fabinho tries to pass.
Rutger wants to stand up but Fabinho is controlling him.
Fabinho postures up.
Fabinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fabinho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rutger pulls Fabinho in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Fabinho drops back looking for a leg! Rutger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rutger manages to kick Fabinho off! Fabinho jumps back into Rutger's guard.
Fabinho postures up in Rutger's guard and throws a big left but Rutger blocks it.
Rutger pulls Fabinho in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Rutger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fabinho in his tracks.
Fabinho lands with a right hand.
Good exchange - Rutger coming out on top.
Rutger looks to land a right hand but Fabinho moved out of range.
Fabinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rutger misses with an uppercut. Fabinho saw that one coming.
Rutger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fabinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fabinho misses with a body shot.
Rutger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutger throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Fabinho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Rutger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fabinho wants to pass to mount but Rutger is defending the position. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Fabinho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rutger is just riding it out for now. Fabinho eventually gives up the hold.
Fabinho tries to pass to full mount but Rutger defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fabinho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rutger connects with a right hand. Fabinho shakes it off.
Rufus Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutger fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutger throws a body punch but Fabinho moves out of range.
Fabinho seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fabinho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rutger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD#
Fabinho scores with a takedown into Rutger's guard.
Fabinho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rutger is keeping the position for now.
Rutger looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Fabinho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rutger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fabinho 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.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Rutger keeps moving.
Fabinho wants to pass the guard but Rutger is keeping the position.
Rutger has Fabinho pulled in close to control his posture.
Rutger is looking to sweep but instead, Fabinho has passed into half guard.
Fabinho is looking to take a break and control but Rutger is keeping him honest, looking to work 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.
Fabinho with the ground and pound but Rutger uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabinho postures up.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Rutger keeps moving.
Rutger wants to sweep here but Fabinho controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fabinho slips a straight right by Rutger.
Fabinho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rutger scores with a nice strike.
Rutger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fabinho.
Rutger slips under a jab.
Rufus Rutger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rufus Rutger seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Fabinho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rutger defends well and Fabinho ends up having to push Rutger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fabinho looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fabinho jumps guard but Rutger stands there with Fabinho around his waist. Fabinho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fabinho lands with a short shot to the head.
Fabinho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutger stalls.
Fabinho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rutger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fabinho.
Rutger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fabinho looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Rutger.
Rutger stalling in the clinch.
Rutger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rutger.
Rutger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutger lands with a short shot to the head.
Fabinho scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Rutger.
Fabinho working aggressively here.
Rutger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutger lands with a short shot to the head.
Rutger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Fabinho has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rutger is trying to keep an underhook but Fabinho manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rutger is looking to get back to is feet but Fabinho passes into side control.
Fabinho in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rutger is looking for a sweep.
Rutger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
An elbow from Fabinho crashes against the mat.
Fabinho taking a break here but Rutger is having none of it and regains half guard.
Roberto Fabinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rutger gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus Rutger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fabinho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Fabinho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rutger defends it nicely.
Rutger lands with a straight right. Fabinho didn't see that one coming.
Rutger misses with a head kick.
Rutger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rutger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fabinho.
Rutger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutger throws a looping overhand right but Fabinho ducks down to avoid it.
Rutger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fabinho.
Fabinho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rutger swivels and escapes.
Rutger tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rutger misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Fabinho counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rutger!
We've been hearing that Fabinho has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Fabinho lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fabinho landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fabinho lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rutger down.
Fabinho working the ground and pound.
Fabinho throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fabinho working away.
Fabinho working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Fabinho is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rutger is trying to escape and Fabinho transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rutger is forced to tap! Nice work there by Fabinho! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roberto Fabinho!
After winning the bout, Roberto Fabinho thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C231: Haggar vs Mumu
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
A big right from Haden misses.
Haden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haden wants it to stay on the feet.
Fabinho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haden has a takedown stuffed.
Fabinho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fabinho wants it to stay on the feet.
Haden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haden 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.
Haden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haden.
Haden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fabinho tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fabinho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Fabinho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haden.
Fabinho has a takedown stuffed.
Haden dives in for a single leg takedown but Fabinho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roberto Fabinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ZaDarius Haden.
Haden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fabinho but Fabinho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A shot to the liver by Haden. Beautiful body shot.
Fabinho scores with a nice right hand.
Fabinho throws a looping overhand right but Haden ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Haden loads up on a big right hand but Fabinho slips the punch.#TD#
Fabinho is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Haden's half guard.
Fabinho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fabinho is just content to waste time from the top position. Haden takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Haden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fabinho manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Fabinho seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fabinho 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#
Haden is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Haden is concentrating on defense, preventing Fabinho from advancing position.
Fabinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haden keeps working.
Fabinho prevents Haden from improving his position.
Fabinho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haden's head.
Fabinho is looking to take a break and control but Haden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fabinho is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Fabinho wants to work for an arm triangle but Haden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Haden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fabinho.
Fabinho 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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden wants to control but Fabinho is keeping busy.
Haden is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fabinho moves away.
Fabinho attempts a counter takedown but Haden avoids it well and moves away.
Haden throws a hook but Fabinho blocks it.#TD2#
Haden 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.
Haden trying to control the action but Fabinho is working from the bottom.
Fabinho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho is working hard here to advance position.
Haden is keen to just control but Fabinho is a slippery customer.#T1#
Ground and pound from Haden.
Haden trying to pass the guard but Fabinho defending well.
Haden is looking to stall here but Fabinho recovers full guard.
Haden looking to pass the guard.
Haden throwing strikes but missing.
Haden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Fabinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fabinho has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a triangle but Haden pushes his legs off easily.
Haden throwing strikes from guard but Fabinho blocks nicely.
Fabinho keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Haden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fabinho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haden loads up on a big right hand but Fabinho slips the punch.
Fabinho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Haden sprawls and moves away.#T3##TD2#
Haden looking to score a takedown here. Fabinho is defending well but Haden drives through and ends up in Fabinho's guard.
Haden pushing down on Fabinho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Haden working Fabinho over with strikes.
Fabinho has hold of Haden's hands but Haden slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fabinho is trying to get back to full guard.
Haden slips a nice elbow through Fabinho's hands, connecting with Fabinho's forehead.
Fabinho is trying to get back to full guard.
Fabinho trying to control but Haden postures up.
Fabinho manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Fabinho looking for a sweep. Not yet Fabinho, not yet.
Haden throws a big elbow that misses.
Haden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Haden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haden defends well.
Haden landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Haden shoots in but no luck this time.
Fabinho tries to counter with a takedown but Haden is quick to defend against it.
Fabinho moves out of range as Haden strikes.
Haden throws a lazy right hand but Fabinho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fabinho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haden.
Fabinho attempts a counter takedown but Haden avoids it well and moves away.
Fabinho throws a head kick but Haden moves out of range.
Haden throws out a loose jab but Fabinho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fabinho tries to counter with a takedown but Haden is quick to defend against it.
Fabinho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
ZaDarius Haden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haden lands a jab to the nose.
Fabinho lands a head shot.
Fabinho swings widly with a right hand
and Haden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Haden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fabinho as he jumps to the side.
Nice defenses there by Fabinho.
Fabinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haden closes the distance and clinches up with Fabinho, looking for a takedown. Haden pushes Fabinho against the cage but Fabinho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roberto Fabinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ZaDarius Haden.
No luck for Fabinho with that takedown attempt.
Fabinho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Haden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fabinho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Fabinho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fabinho misses with a low kick.
Haden throws out a powerful jab.
A leg kick checked by Haden.
Fabinho throws a body shot but no joy.
Haden defending well as Fabinho loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fabinho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haden manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fabinho works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Fabinho unloading with bombs!
Fabinho looking to control but Haden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Haden working to try and regain half guard.
Haden manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fabinho is looking to take a break and control but Haden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Haden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haden won't allow Fabinho to pass to mount.
Fabinho lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Haden is trying to get back to full guard.
Fabinho scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Haden throws a strike from the bottom 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 Roberto Fabinho.
I think Fabinho 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Fabinho!
A very excited looking Roberto Fabinho 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: C225: Ji Woo vs Perkele II
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallbjornsson. Fabinho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hallbjornsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hallbjornsson lands a head shot.
Fabinho wants to clinch up but Hallbjornsson keeps it at a distance.
Fabinho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hallbjornsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Fabinho's head.
A left and a right from Hallbjornsson both land. Nice combination.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick but Fabinho moved away.
Fabinho punishes Hallbjornsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook #TD#
and Fabinho counters with a single leg into guard. Hallbjornsson didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallbjornsson wants to stand up but Fabinho is controlling him.
Hallbjornsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Hallbjornsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fabinho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hallbjornsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Fabinho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hallbjornsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fabinho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hallbjornsson has managed to get both his arms back between Fabinho's legs - danger averted.
Hallbjornsson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
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#
Fabinho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fabinho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hallbjornsson is one step ahead there.
Fabinho being controlled here, momentarily.
Hallbjornsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hallbjornsson controlling the position. #T3#
Let's hope that Hallbjornsson 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.
Fabinho tries to bench press Hallbjornsson off him but Hallbjornsson keeps the position.
Fabinho stops Hallbjornsson from passing to mount.
Hallbjornsson controls the position.
Fabinho is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Hallbjornsson trying to control the position but Fabinho is working away.
Hallbjornsson looking to control but instead Fabinho has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Hallbjornsson is thwarting Fabinho's attempts to control the position.
Fabinho is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fabinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hallbjornsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hallbjornsson looks to land a right hand but Fabinho moved out of range.
Hallbjornsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Fabinho off the cage and back into range.
Hallbjornsson blocks a jab.
Hallbjornsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick.
Fabinho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hallbjornsson dips to his left and cracks Fabinho with an uppercut!
Fabinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Fabinho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallbjornsson.
Fabinho takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Hallbjornsson misses. #T1#
Fabinho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hallbjornsson tries to avoid it but Fabinho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hallbjornsson to the ground. Hallbjornsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hallbjornsson throws out a loose jab but Fabinho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fabinho checks a leg kick nicely.
Fabinho attempts a counter takedown but Hallbjornsson avoids it well and moves away.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hallbjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Fabinho ducks down to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson works Fabinho's body with a nice hook.
Hallbjornsson throws a big shot that misses.
Fabinho tries to clinch but Hallbjornsson is having none of it.
Hallbjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fabinho.
Fabinho tries to clinch but Hallbjornsson is having none of it. #T2#
Hallbjornsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fabinho.
Fabinho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fabinho wants to clinch up but Hallbjornsson keeps it at a distance.
Hallbjornsson throws a counter combo.
Hallbjornsson scores with a hook.
Hallbjornsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hallbjornsson misses the jab.#CL#
Fabinho closes the distance and pushes Hallbjornsson back into the cage.
Fabinho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hallbjornsson tries to throw a body punch but Fabinho avoids it by throwing Hallbjornsson back against the cage. #TD#
Fabinho has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hallbjornsson uses from the top 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!
Hallbjornsson passes into half guard.
Hallbjornsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Hallbjornsson is continuing to stall.
Fabinho trying to control here. #SUB#
Fabinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Fabinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fabinho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hallbjornsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hallbjornsson's back!
Hallbjornsson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hallbjornsson tries to lock up and control but Fabinho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hallbjornsson working to try and regain half guard.
Fabinho lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Fabinho.
Fabinho scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hallbjornsson tries to hold on but Fabinho postures up.
Hallbjornsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adils Hallbjornsson 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.#R3#
Hallbjornsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Fabinho moves into the clinch successfully.
Fabinho lands a body shot.
Hallbjornsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hallbjornsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fabinho is keeping busy.
Hallbjornsson controlling the action here for a moment.
Fabinho lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hallbjornsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fabinho shoots for a takedown but Hallbjornsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fabinho is looking to clinch but Hallbjornsson is avoiding it.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook but Fabinho avoids it easily.#T1#
Fabinho tries to clinch up.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a right hand but Fabinho moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fabinho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fabinho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hallbjornsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fabinho is looking to counter the offense by Hallbjornsson and move into the clinch.
Fabinho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hallbjornsson connects with a single shot there.
Fabinho jabs Hallbjornsson right on the nose. Hallbjornsson blinks but takes it well.#T2#
A jab from Fabinho finds it's way through Hallbjornsson's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from Fabinho misses the target.
Hallbjornsson throws a shot from downtown. Fabinho moves away and avoids it.
Fabinho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Fabinho.
Hallbjornsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hallbjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallbjornsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fabinho under the eye.
Fabinho throws the left hand but Hallbjornsson avoids the punch easily.#T3#
A big right from Hallbjornsson misses.
Fabinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fabinho swings widly with a right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Fabinho takes the fight into the clinch.
Hallbjornsson lands an uppercut.
Fabinho blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Hallbjornsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hallbjornsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick but Fabinho sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fabinho throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hallbjornsson's waist but Hallbjornsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fabinho off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hallbjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Fabinho ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Nice shot by Fabinho.
Hallbjornsson throws a shot from downtown. Fabinho moves away and avoids it.
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick.
Fabinho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hallbjornsson in his tracks.
Fabinho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hallbjornsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Hallbjornsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fabinho shoots in looking for a takedown. Hallbjornsson tries to sprawl out of it but Fabinho keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hallbjornsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hallbjornsson as he avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Fabinho throws a lazy uppercut
and Hallbjornsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a left hand but Fabinho moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Fabinho scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hallbjornsson parries the strikes from Fabinho easily there. Fabinho is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hallbjornsson to escape.
Hallbjornsson manages to get back to half guard.
Hallbjornsson moves into full guard.
Hallbjornsson is pulling down on Fabinho's head. It's preventing any offense from Fabinho, at least for the moment.
Roberto Fabinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fabinho drops back looking for a leg! Hallbjornsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hallbjornsson manages to kick Fabinho off! Fabinho jumps back into Hallbjornsson's guard.
Fabinho being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Hallbjornsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Hallbjornsson keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hallbjornsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hallbjornsson has his hands on Fabinho's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fabinho's corner calls for a 1-2. Fabinho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fabinho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hallbjornsson.
Fabinho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hallbjornsson.
Fabinho slips under a jab from Hallbjornsson.
Fabinho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hallbjornsson misses with a looping right.
Hallbjornsson works Fabinho's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Fabinho wants to clinch but Hallbjornsson slips to the side
and Hallbjornsson counters with a low kick, right behind Fabinho 's knee.
Fabinho wants to clinch up but Hallbjornsson keeps it at a distance.
Fabinho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hallbjornsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hallbjornsson! But no joy.
Fabinho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hallbjornsson.
Fabinho tries to counter with a takedown but Hallbjornsson is quick to defend against it.
Donk. Fabinho catches Hallbjornsson right on the button with a cross.
Fabinho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hallbjornsson is fending him off so far but Fabinho persists. Nope, Hallbjornsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Fabinho tries to clinch but Hallbjornsson moves out of range. #T4#
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Fabinho counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hallbjornsson wants to stand back up but Fabinho manages to pass into side control.
Fabinho scoring with punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallbjornsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fabinho working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hallbjornsson is looking for a sweep.
Fabinho working away.
Hallbjornsson is pushing Fabinho's head away, looking to escape. Fabinho manages to hold on to the position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho had his way with Adils Hallbjornsson in that round.
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!#R5#
Fabinho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fabinho missing with a left hand there. Hallbjornsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hallbjornsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hallbjornsson scores with a jab.#CL#
Fabinho darts in and clinches Hallbjornsson up against the cage.
Fabinho lands with a left to the head.
Hallbjornsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hallbjornsson blocks a body shot from Fabinho.
Hallbjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Hallbjornsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hallbjornsson working hard to break the clinch.
Fabinho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hallbjornsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fabinho prevents a body shot from Hallbjornsson.
Fabinho working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Fabinho goes for a takedown attempt but Hallbjornsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hallbjornsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hallbjornsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hallbjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fabinho tries to clinch there but Hallbjornsson circles away.
Fabinho throws a body shot but no joy.
Hallbjornsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adils Hallbjornsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hallbjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fabinho feinted with a counter takedown.
Fabinho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hallbjornsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roberto Fabinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hallbjornsson throws a hook but Fabinho avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson connects with a jab.
Hallbjornsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Hallbjornsson moves away from the strike by Fabinho.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hallbjornsson! But no joy.
Hallbjornsson lands an overhand right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hallbjornsson.
Fabinho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hallbjornsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Hallbjornsson.#T3#
Fabinho moves away from the strike by Hallbjornsson.
Fabinho wants to clinch up but Hallbjornsson keeps it at a distance.
Fabinho misses with an uppercut. Hallbjornsson saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Fabinho.
Fabinho staying out of range there.
Hallbjornsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fabinho misses the jab.
Fabinho misses with a lunging right hand
and Hallbjornsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fabinho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fabinho throws a nice looking combination but Hallbjornsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Hallbjornsson lands with a hook. Fabinho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hallbjornsson throws a good cross that connects.
Hallbjornsson sizes up Fabinho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fabinho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallbjornsson clobbers Fabinho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fabinho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fabinho throws a shot from downtown. Hallbjornsson moves away and avoids it.
Fabinho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hallbjornsson defending well as Fabinho loads up on a big left hand.
Hallbjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fabinho moves away.
Fabinho feinted with a counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adils Hallbjornsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hallbjornsson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adils Hallbjornsson!
Our winner, Adils Hallbjornsson, 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.
The defeated Roberto Fabinho had this to say: 'Man that was a tough fight. I didnï¿½t take my opponent very seriously leading up to this fight but Iï¿½ll keep going. I know Iï¿½m the most dangerous in this division and will get that gold eventually'.

Event: C216: Kersikov vs Rivera
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Skurwysynowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fabinho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skurwysynowski sprawls and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Skurwysynowski. No joy for Fabinho on that attempt.
Skurwysynowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fabinho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fabinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fabinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fabinho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skurwysynowski.
Fabinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skurwysynowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fabinho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fabinho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skurwysynowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Fabinho.
Fabinho checks a low kick from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook but Fabinho avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski tests Fabinho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Fabinho.
Fabinho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Skurwysynowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Skurwysynowski lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Fabinho moves away from the strike by Skurwysynowski.
Fabinho attempts a counter takedown but Skurwysynowski avoids it well and moves away.
Skurwysynowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fabinho tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Skurwysynowski manages to circle out of the way.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut.
Fabinho feinted with a counter takedown.
Skurwysynowski takes a swing at Fabinho's ribcage but misses.
Fabinho is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Skurwysynowski.
Fabinho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Skurwysynowski misses.
Skurwysynowski with a nice cross.
Fabinho throws a shot to the body.
Fabinho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fabinho defending well as Skurwysynowski loads up on a big left hand.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fabinho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skurwysynowski moves away.
Skurwysynowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skurwysynowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Fabinho.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook.
Skurwysynowski lands a jab to Fabinho's midsection.
Fabinho looks to land a combination but Skurwysynowski avoids it well. #T2#
Skurwysynowski throws an overhand right that lands on Fabinho's shoulder, as Fabinho tries to avoid the shot.
Skurwysynowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fabinho feinted with a counter takedown.
Skurwysynowski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skurwysynowski misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Fabinho.#CL#
Fabinho pushes Skurwysynowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Fabinho misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fabinho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Fabinho has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Skurwysynowski uses from the top position.
Fabinho looking to control.
Skurwysynowski 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. #SUB#
Fabinho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skurwysynowski is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB#
Fabinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fabinho looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Skurwysynowski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Skurwysynowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Skurwysynowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fabinho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fabinho wants to improve his position but Skurwysynowski is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Skurwysynowski throws a leg kick but Fabinho sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fabinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fabinho moves out of range as Skurwysynowski strikes.
Fabinho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skurwysynowski sprawls and moves away.
Fabinho wants to clinch.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut.
Fabinho checks a leg kick.
Jab from Fabinho.
Fabinho looks to land a left hand but Skurwysynowski moved out of range nicely.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Skurwysynowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skurwysynowski moves out of range as Fabinho strikes.
Fabinho misses with a wild body shot.
Fabinho throws a body shot but no joy.
Skurwysynowski feints a counter leg kick.
Skurwysynowski throws a body punch but Fabinho moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Skurwysynowski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Skurwysynowski misses with a body kick.
Fabinho misses with a looping left.
Fabinho staying out of range there.
Fabinho blocks a jab.
Skurwysynowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Skurwysynowski swings for the body but Fabinho moves out of range.
Skurwysynowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skurwysynowski moves out of range as Fabinho strikes.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the side of Fabinho's head but Fabinho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fabinho slips a jab from Skurwysynowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fabinho moves forwards but Skurwysynowski connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Fabinho clinches with his opponent.
Skurwysynowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fabinho is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Skurwysynowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Skurwysynowski. #TD#
Fabinho jumps into guard, dragging Skurwysynowski to the mat.
Skurwysynowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Fabinho is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Fabinho working for a triangle but Skurwysynowski defends it easily.
Skurwysynowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fabinho trying to keep a closed guard but Skurwysynowski is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
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.
Skurwysynowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fabinho is trying to control the position but Skurwysynowski postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Fabinho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skurwysynowski is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fabinho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skurwysynowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Fabinho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fabinho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook but Fabinho blocks it.
Fabinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skurwysynowski lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Skurwysynowski.
Fabinho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski loads up on a big right hand but Fabinho slips the punch.
Skurwysynowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fabinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fabinho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fabinho moves out of range as Skurwysynowski strikes.
Fabinho ducks under a wild hook from Skurwysynowski.
Fabinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Skurwysynowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Skurwysynowski misses the jab.
Fabinho misses with a hook.#T4#
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the side of Fabinho's head but Fabinho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Fabinho misses.
Skurwysynowski connects with a leg kick.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook.
Skurwysynowski misses with a looping left.
As Skurwysynowski tries to get set, Fabinho tries to push him back and clinch up but Skurwysynowski manages to avoid the attempt.
Fabinho has a takedown stuffed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the side of Fabinho's head but Fabinho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fabinho seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Skurwysynowski misses.
Skurwysynowski is looking to land body kicks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skurwysynowski swings for the body but Fabinho moves out of range.
Fabinho tries to clinch there but Skurwysynowski circles away.
Fabinho moves out of range as Skurwysynowski strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Skurwysynowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fabinho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skurwysynowski. Fabinho shrugs it off though.
Skurwysynowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fabinho.
Fabinho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fabinho lands a lovely overhand right.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fabinho.
Fabinho tries to counter by clinching up but Skurwysynowski breaks away and moves out of range.
Skurwysynowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skurwysynowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Fabinho is just out of range.
Fabinho feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Skurwysynowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Skurwysynowski catches Fabinho right on the button with a cross.
Skurwysynowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Fabinho is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski misses with a straight left.
Skurwysynowski loads up on a big right hand but Fabinho slips the punch.
Fabinho attempts a counter takedown but Skurwysynowski avoids it well and moves away.
Fabinho moves out of range of the strikes.
Fabinho wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fabinho misses with a body shot. #T1#
Skurwysynowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Fabinho checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fabinho is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Skurwysynowski.
Fabinho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skurwysynowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fabinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A cross from Fabinho lands.
Skurwysynowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fabinho tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Skurwysynowski manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Fabinho manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Skurwysynowski on his heels. He'll look to pass Skurwysynowski's guard now, I'm sure.
Fabinho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabinho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fabinho throws a big right hand that misses.
Fabinho postures up in Skurwysynowski's guard and throws a big left but Skurwysynowski blocks it.
Roberto Fabinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fabinho is looking to work some ground and pound but Skurwysynowski has wrist control.
Skurwysynowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fabinho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skurwysynowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skurwysynowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fabinho.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skurwysynowski checks a leg kick.
Fabinho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skurwysynowski.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fabinho moves out of range of the body kick from Skurwysynowski.
Fabinho throws a shot from downtown. Skurwysynowski moves away and avoids it.
Skurwysynowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Fabinho off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skurwysynowski misses with a straight right.
Skurwysynowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Skurwysynowski loads up on a big right hand but Fabinho slips the punch.
Skurwysynowski throws a lazy right hand but Fabinho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skurwysynowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fabinho missing with a left hand there. Skurwysynowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skurwysynowski scores with a nice right hand.
Skurwysynowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fabinho has time to react.
Skurwysynowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skurwysynowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skurwysynowski lands an overhand right.
Fabinho throws a hook but Skurwysynowski blocks it.
Skurwysynowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fabinho.
Fabinho drops his hands momentarily and Skurwysynowski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fabinho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Skurwysynowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skurwysynowski looks to land a left hand but Fabinho moved out of range nicely.
Skurwysynowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skurwysynowski throws a jab when Fabinho was well out of range.
A big left from Skurwysynowski misses.
Fabinho misses the jab.
Fabinho takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick lands for Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fabinho moves out of range as Skurwysynowski strikes.
Skurwysynowski tests Fabinho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fabinho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fabinho gets cracked there but stands up to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Skurwysynowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skurwysynowski 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 James Glass scores the fight 26:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
Our winner, Vladimir Skurwysynowski, 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.
The defeated Roberto Fabinho had this to say: 'Man that was a tough fight. I didnï¿½t take my opponent very seriously leading up to this fight but Iï¿½ll keep going. I know Iï¿½m the most dangerous in this division and will get that gold eventually'.

Event: C207: Nakagawa vs Obama IV
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Fabinho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Kahn misses its target.
Fabinho tests Kahn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Fabinho is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho doesn't manage to clinch there - Kahn circles away.
We've been informed that Fabinho 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.
Fabinho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kahn pinned against the cage. Kahn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kahn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Kahn slips under a jab from Fabinho.
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kahn but Kahn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kahn tried to counter with a leg kick but Fabinho avoided it.
Mohammed Kahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Fabinho.
A jab from Fabinho misses.
Kahn throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fabinho avoids it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fabinho lands with a nice body punch.
Kahn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Fabinho shoots in and drives through. Kahn sprawls well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fabinho fails with the takedown.
Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fabinho.
Fabinho lands with a cross. #T3#
A punch lands to the side of Kahn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fabinho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kahn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kahn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Fabinho.
Kahn takes one to the side of the head.
Fabinho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fabinho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fabinho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick step to the side and Kahn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mohammed Kahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kahn looks to land a left hand but Fabinho moved out of range nicely.
Fabinho doesn't manage to clinch there - Kahn circles away.
It looked like Kahn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fabinho.
Kahn blocks a head kick by Fabinho.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fabinho jabs Kahn right on the nose. Kahn blinks but takes it well.
Fabinho shoots in looking for a takedown but Kahn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fabinho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Fabinho manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fabinho misses with a right hand
and Kahn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fabinho fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Fabinho feints and as Kahn raises his hands in defense, Fabinho changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fabinho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kahn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fabinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fabinho tries to free his leg and advance position but Kahn is retaining full guard. #T1#
Fabinho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kahn is pulling down on Fabinho's head. It's preventing any offense from Fabinho, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kahn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fabinho shoots in but Kahn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kahn tried to counter with a leg kick but Fabinho avoided it.#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.
Fabinho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kahn. Kahn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fabinho tries to clinch up.
Fabinho shoots in and drives through. Kahn sprawls well.#TD2#
Fabinho closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kahn did well to prevent Fabinho getting side control.#T3#
Fabinho wants to pass to mount but Kahn is defending the position.
Kahn is trying is best to control the position here.
Fabinho misses with a head shot. Kahn uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kahn controlling Fabinho's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabinho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fabinho trying to control but Kahn is working from the bottom.
Fabinho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fabinho is stalling in the full guard.
Kahn has Fabinho pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fabinho throws a big shot that misses.
Kahn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fabinho cracks Kahn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho 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#
Fabinho shoots in looking for a takedown. Kahn tries to sprawl out of it but Fabinho keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kahn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kahn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fabinho just manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Fabinho shoots in and bounces Kahn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fabinho postures up in Kahn's guard and throws a big left but Kahn blocks it.
Kahn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fabinho throws a big right hand that misses.
Kahn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kahn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fabinho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fabinho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Roberto Fabinho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fabinho throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
Jab by Fabinho.#T3#
Fabinho looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range.
Kahn is looking to counter with head kicks.
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kahn sprawls well. Kahn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fabinho gets slowly back to his feet.
A slow jab from Fabinho misses its intended target.
It looked like Kahn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fabinho.
Fabinho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kahn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fabinho.
Mohammed Kahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Fabinho.
Fabinho fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fabinho shoots in and drives through. Kahn sprawls well.
As Fabinho looks to move away, Kahn throws a big counter combo but Fabinho just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4##TD2#
Fabinho darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mohammed Kahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Fabinho wants to work for an arm triangle but Kahn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kahn is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fabinho trying to pass the guard but Kahn defending well.
Fabinho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho is stalling here. Kahn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fabinho seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kahn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Roberto Fabinho has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Fabinho tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kahn presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Fabinho regains half guard.
Fabinho wants to control but Kahn passes into side.
Fabinho is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Kahn gets to mount! Fabinho was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Fabinho can't escape the position.
Fabinho is trying to reverse the position but instead Kahn has taken his back - oops!
Fabinho tries to roll but Kahn sticks to his back.
Fabinho is still trying to improve position.
Kahn avoiding Fabinho 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
Fabinho tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabinho tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fabinho tries to control the position but Kahn now has his back. #SUB#
Fabinho has hold of Kahn's leg, trying to break free but it's let Kahn lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Fabinho is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Kahn throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mohammed Kahn!
Mohammed Kahn retains his light heavyweight title!
Mohammed Kahn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Roberto Fabinho stepped up to the mic, saying 'Man that was a tough fight. I didnï¿½t take my opponent very seriously leading up to this fight but Iï¿½ll keep going. I know Iï¿½m the most dangerous in this division and will get that gold eventually'.

Event: C205: Bonaparte vs Chukwuma
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Fabinho moves into the clinch.
Taneyev works on Fabinho's body with a couple of short punches.
Fabinho is trying to drag Taneyev to the mat but Taneyev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fabinho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taneyev gets through Fabinho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fabinho has a couple of punches blocked by Taneyev.
Fabinho misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've been informed that Fabinho 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.
Fabinho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fabinho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fabinho blocks a body shot from Taneyev.
A short right from Fabinho.
Taneyev tries to throw a body punch but Fabinho avoids it by throwing Taneyev back against the cage.
Fabinho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fabinho scores with a shot to the side of Taneyev's head.
Fabinho blocks a body shot from Taneyev.
Fabinho lands an uppercut.
Taneyev lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Fabinho pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Fabinho has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Taneyev doesn't defend quickly enough and Fabinho has managed to lock this one up! Can Taneyev escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Fabinho on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roberto Fabinho!
Our winner, Roberto Fabinho, 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: WVT 110: Ihantala v Mathieu
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Fabinho. That snapped Ignatov's head back.
A punch combination from Fabinho misses.
Fabinho is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Fabinho misses the target.
Fabinho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fabinho takes a swing at Ignatov's ribcage but misses.
Fabinho checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fabinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho scores with a sloppy right hand. Ignatov should have avoided that one.
Fabinho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fabinho with a poor takedown
and Ignatov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Fabinho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fabinho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignatov throws out the jab.
Fabinho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ignatov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fabinho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ignatov defends well and Fabinho ends up having to push Ignatov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Fabinho manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ignatov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fabinho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignatov's guard. #REVR#
Fabinho looking to pass the guard.
Ignatov controlling the position.
Fabinho throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Fabinho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatov is keeping the position for now.
Ignatov controlling Fabinho's posture.
Ignatov keeping moving, preventing Fabinho from controlling successfully.
Fabinho advances to half guard.
Fabinho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Fabinho wants to control but Ignatov is keeping him busy.
Fabinho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a kimura here.
Ignatov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing that Fabinho has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fabinho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ignatov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ignatov trying to control but Fabinho postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ignatov keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fabinho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ignatov defends well and Fabinho ends up having to push Ignatov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ignatov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fabinho.
Ignatov tries to throw a body punch but Fabinho avoids it by throwing Ignatov back against the cage.
Fabinho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatov's elbow.
Ignatov lands a shoulder strike.
Fabinho throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fabinho tries to pull guard but Ignatov holds him up against the cage and eventually Fabinho drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fabinho.
Fabinho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fabinho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yevgeny Ignatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fabinho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatov was well out of range. Poor timing from Fabinho.
Roberto Fabinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fabinho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ignatov misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Fabinho.
Ignatov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ignatov throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho scores with a nice right hand.
Ignatov misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1##CL#
Fabinho closes the distance and clinches.
Ignatov lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Fabinho gets control of Ignatov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fabinho will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fabinho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fabinho 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.
Ignatov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabinho working some strikes from top position.
Fabinho lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ignatov has his hands on Fabinho's head, controlling the position.
Ignatov keeping moving, preventing Fabinho from controlling successfully. #T2#
Fabinho won't allow Ignatov to sweep him here.
Fabinho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ignatov can do to turn this around?
Fabinho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fabinho wants to pass the guard but Ignatov is keeping the position.
Ignatov 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.
Fabinho works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fabinho landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3##SUB#
Ignatov is defending against the submission attempts here by Fabinho.
Ignatov is trying to maintain the position but Fabinho is very close to passing his half guard.
Fabinho is pressing down on Ignatov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignatov is holding on for now.
Ignatov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fabinho with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fabinho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatov keeping moving, preventing Fabinho from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fabinho tries to clinch but Ignatov moves out of range.
Ignatov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fabinho blocks it well.
Fabinho lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatov misses with a hook.
Ignatov digs a good body shot into Fabinho's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that second 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!#R3#
Fabinho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ignatov scores with a leg kick.
Fabinho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fabinho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fabinho lands with a shot to the body.
Ignatov takes a swing at Fabinho's ribcage but misses.
Fabinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Fabinho both land. Nice combination.
Fabinho throws a shot from downtown. Ignatov moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Nice cross by Fabinho.
Fabinho has a takedown stuffed.
Fabinho lands with an uppercut that bounces Ignatov off the cage and back into range.
Fabinho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatov.
Ignatov thinks about the counter body kick.
Fabinho looks to land a right hand but Ignatov moved out of range.#T2#
Fabinho cracks Ignatov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ignatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fabinho swinging wildly here.
Fabinho takes a swing at Ignatov's ribcage but misses.
Fabinho backing away here, and Ignatov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ignatov throws a lazy right hand but Fabinho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Fabinho closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ignatov quickly recovers to half guard.
Fabinho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ignatov defending well though. #T3#
Fabinho wants to pass the guard but Ignatov is defending well.
Fabinho thows a huge punch but Ignatov dodges it nicely.
Fabinho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fabinho lands with a punch from half guard.
Roberto Fabinho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fabinho prevents Ignatov from improving his position.
Fabinho content to control rather than advance.
Fabinho is trying to control. Ignatov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fabinho in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabinho is trying to control the action in half guard but Ignatov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fabinho takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fabinho swings for the body but Ignatov moves out of range.
Ignatov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ignatov takes a swing at Fabinho's ribcage but misses.
Fabinho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Fabinho!
A very excited looking Roberto Fabinho 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: WVT 103: Machado v Fabinho
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Fabinho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fabinho misses with a hook to the body
and Machado counters with a one-two to the body.
Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fabinho connects with a body shot.
Fabinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fabinho manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Machado misses.
Fabinho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Machado with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machado. #T1#
Fabinho throws a big shot that misses.
Machado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fabinho checks a low kick from Machado.
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fabinho clobbers Machado with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab, jab by Fabinho - just one landing.
Fabinho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Fabinho.
A lazy left from Machado finds it's target.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
A slow jab from Fabinho misses its intended target.
Fabinho slips a jab from Machado.
Fabinho lands with an overhand left.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fabinho manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Fabinho clinches up against the cage.
Machado prevents a body shot from Fabinho.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fabinho can't get the takedown.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fabinho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fabinho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Machado.
Fabinho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Fabinho.
Machado is trying to force a seperation but Fabinho has the dominant position.
A short left from Fabinho.
Machado digs a right hand into Fabinho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fabinho's gas tank.
Fabinho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machado tries a body shot but Fabinho blocks it.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Machado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Machado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machado takes one to the chin there.
Fabinho throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
Fabinho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fabinho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Roberto Fabinho has been cut.
Roberto Fabinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Machado misses. #T4#
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fabinho slips a jab from Machado.
Fabinho moves out of range as Machado strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fabinho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Fabinho.
Fabinho shoots in for a double leg but Machado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A counter left hand to the body from Machado misses its target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fabinho checks a leg kick.
Machado has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fabinho finds it's way round the side to connect with Machado's head.
Fabinho avoids the body shot from Machado.
Fabinho misses with a wild body shot.
Machado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wanderson Machado will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roberto Fabinho's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Machado sizes up Fabinho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Fabinho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fabinho manages to avoid it.
Fabinho cracks Machado with an open hand slap.
Machado throws a big shot that misses.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fabinho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fabinho tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Machado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fabinho tries to clinch but Machado is having none of it. #T1#
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fabinho.
Fabinho misses with a hook
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fabinho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Machado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Fabinho pushes Machado up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado prevents a body shot from Fabinho.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fabinho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado tries a body shot but Fabinho blocks it.
Fabinho throws a head punch that misses.
Machado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Machado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fabinho is breathing heavily.#BC#
Machado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Machado smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A shot to the body from Fabinho misses #KD#
and Machado counters with a nice right hand that sends Fabinho toppling to the canvas! Fabinho scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Machado finish him?!#ROC#Fabinho is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fabinho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wanderson Machado!
Wanderson Machado retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Wanderson Machado, 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.
Roberto Fabinho was interviewed post fight and said 'Man that was a tough fight. I didnï¿½t take my opponent very seriously leading up to this fight but Iï¿½ll keep going. I know Iï¿½m the most dangerous in this division and will get that gold eventually'.

Event: WVT 95: Fabinho v Halsti
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Fabinho avoids the body shot from Halsti.
Fabinho looks to clinch
and Halsti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fabinho wants to clinch.
Halsti throws an overhand right that lands on Fabinho's shoulder, as Fabinho tries to avoid the shot.
Halsti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fabinho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fabinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fabinho jabs Halsti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circling - Halsti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halsti closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Halsti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti scoring well with a low kick there.
Halsti looks to score with a jab to the body but Fabinho is just out of range.
Fabinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Halsti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fabinho tries to move into range but Halsti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Halsti.#T1#
Halsti cracks Fabinho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Royal Halsti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Fabinho.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Halsti 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 Fabinho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fabinho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Halsti misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Fabinho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fabinho stands up over Halsti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fabinho wants to pass the guard but Halsti is keeping the position.
Fabinho advances to half guard.
Halsti 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.
Fabinho with the ground and pound but Halsti uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halsti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fabinho is working Halsti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fabinho tries to free his leg and advance position but Halsti is retaining full guard. #T2#
Halsti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fabinho is one step ahead there.
Fabinho chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halsti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halsti has momentary wrist control but Fabinho slips an elbow through the middle.
Fabinho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fabinho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Halsti is looking for a triangle but Fabinho pushes his legs off easily.
Fabinho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fabinho trying to control the action but Halsti is working from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fabinho laying and praying for a moment but Halsti takes advantage and regains half guard.
Fabinho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Halsti trying to control here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fabinho is looking to take a break and control but Halsti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fabinho landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fabinho is keen to just control but Halsti is a slippery customer.
Halsti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fabinho. #SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a kimura here.
Halsti tries to roll over but Fabinho keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roberto Fabinho 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#
Fabinho ducks under a wild hook from Halsti.
Halsti throws a low kick, looking for Fabinho's leg but Fabinho calmly moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Halsti. #CL#
Fabinho darts in and clinches Halsti up against the cage.
Fabinho lands with a short shot to the head.
Fabinho throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Halsti manages to break the clinch.
Fabinho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halsti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halsti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Halsti misses with an uppercut.
Halsti throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Fabinho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Halsti keeping moving, preventing Fabinho from controlling successfully.
Fabinho postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Halsti keeps moving. #T1#
Fabinho wants to pass the guard but Halsti is keeping the position.
Fabinho postures up and lands a big shot to Halsti's brow.
Fabinho tries to free his leg and advance position but Halsti is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Halsti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fabinho is aware though and is defending well.
Fabinho 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.
Fabinho preventing the sweep.
Halsti can't keep his opponent in guard - Fabinho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Roberto Fabinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fabinho is keen to just control but Halsti is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Halsti looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Halsti wants to sweep but Fabinho has passed to side control!
Fabinho working the body and head with strikes.
Fabinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halsti keeps working. #SUB#
Fabinho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Halsti, who protects the arm well.
Halsti is looking for a sweep.
Fabinho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halsti can do to turn this around?#T3#
Halsti takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Fabinho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Fabinho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fabinho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fabinho cracks Halsti with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fabinho grinds an elbow into Halsti's temple.
Fabinho is chipping away with strikes.
Fabinho trying to control the action but Halsti is working from the bottom. #T4#
An elbow from Fabinho crashes against the mat.
Halsti takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fabinho working the ground and pound.
Halsti takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fabinho is putting a hurting on Halsti here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fabinho lands some shots froms side control.
Fabinho lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halsti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fabinho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Fabinho's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Halsti throws a solid leg kick but Fabinho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Halsti.
Fabinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Royal Halsti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Fabinho clinches with his opponent.
Halsti prevents a body shot from Fabinho.
Halsti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fabinho misses with a body punch.
Halsti misses with some punches.
Fabinho swings wildly with an uppercut but Halsti uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Halsti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Royal Halsti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fabinho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halsti.
A bone on bone clash there as Fabinho blocks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Halsti 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 Fabinho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fabinho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti throws the left hand but Fabinho avoids the punch easily.
Fabinho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Halsti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fabinho manages to avoid it.
Fabinho tries to counter with a takedown but Halsti is quick to defend against it.
Halsti throws a solid leg kick but Fabinho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Halsti.
Halsti throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Fabinho counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Fabinho with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Halsti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fabinho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fabinho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fabinho pushing down on Halsti's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fabinho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halsti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fabinho passes into side control, despite Halsti's attempt to control the position. #SUB#
Fabinho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Halsti is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Halsti has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fabinho in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fabinho cracks Halsti with a big elbow.
The ground and pound from Fabinho seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Halsti tries to improve position but can't.
Fabinho wants to control but Halsti is keeping him busy. #T3#
Fabinho lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fabinho is looking to take a break and control but Halsti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roberto Fabinho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halsti is looking to regain half guard here but Fabinho keeps moving and retains side control.
Fabinho taking a breather here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fabinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halsti keeps working.
The referee asks Fabinho politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fabinho prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fabinho seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Halsti for as long as he can get away with.
Fabinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halsti keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Royal Halsti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halsti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fabinho here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Fabinho has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halsti.
Halsti swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Fabinho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fabinho, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: WVT 90: Smith v Fabinho
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Fabinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fabinho moves away from the strike by Smith.
Fabinho ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Fabinho slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fabinho.
Smith jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Fabinho moved out of range.
Fabinho feints the counter takedown.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fabinho's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fabinho misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fabinho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith throws a push kick but Fabinho slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith looks for the body kick but Fabinho saw that one coming.
Smith throws a series of punches but Fabinho moves out of range.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
And Fabinho tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Fabinho closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Fabinho pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Fabinho ducks down to avoid it.
Fabinho misses the jab.
Fabinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith misses with a straight right.
We've been informed that Fabinho 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.
A big left from Smith misses.
Fabinho feints the counter takedown.
Fabinho slips a jab from Smith.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith 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.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Smith misses with a hook. Fabinho ducked under it nicely.
Fabinho just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fabinho throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range. #T2#
Fabinho is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Fabinho counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is not content to let Fabinho control the position.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Fabinho has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Smith is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Fabinho yanks on the arm and Smith is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Fabinho.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roberto Fabinho!
A relieved looking Roberto Fabinho thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Kenny Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'You bastard! You killed Kenny!'.

Event: WVT 79: Surianglek v Corassa 2
Date: Mar 10, 2023

#R1#
Peterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fabinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Peterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Peterson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Peterson throws a hook but Fabinho blocks it.
Fabinho lands an overhand right.
Peterson lands with a straight right. Fabinho didn't see that one coming.
Fabinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fabinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Peterson catches Fabinho right on the button with a cross.
Peterson looks to land a right hand but Fabinho moved out of range.
Fabinho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fabinho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Fabinho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Fabinho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fabinho blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Fabinho working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fabinho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've been informed that Peterson 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.
A nice left hand lands by Peterson.
Peterson tries a body shot but Fabinho blocks it.
Peterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fabinho is trying to drag Peterson to the mat but Peterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fabinho as Peterson tries to tie him up.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Fabinho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fabinho misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Fabinho tightens his grip and picks Peterson up, before dumping him to the ground. Peterson manages to land in guard.
Fabinho stopping the sweep attempt from Peterson.#T2#
Peterson working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peterson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Fabinho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fabinho 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#
Fabinho trying to pass the guard but Peterson defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T3#
Fabinho wants to free his trapped foot but Peterson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fabinho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Peterson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fabinho scores with a couple of nice shots.
Peterson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fabinho is working away from the top position though.
Peterson lands with a few short shots to the body.
Fabinho working Peterson over with strikes.
Peterson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fabinho has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Peterson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Fabinho controlling the position easily from mount.
Peterson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Peterson has hold of Fabinho's hands but Fabinho slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Peterson won't allow Fabinho to pass to mount.
Peterson is looking to improve his position.
Fabinho winds up and cracks Peterson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Peterson trying to hold on to Fabinho's head to control him but Fabinho postures up.
Fabinho is keen to just control but Peterson is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Peterson misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Fabinho counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Peterson!
Fabinho wants to control but Peterson is keeping him busy.
Peterson is looking for a sweep.
Fabinho cracks Peterson with a big elbow.
Fabinho is chipping away with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson is looking for a sweep.
Fabinho wants to control but Peterson is keeping him busy.
Fabinho working the ground and pound. #T1#
Fabinho wants to control but Peterson is keeping him busy.
Fabinho takes a little break here. Peterson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fabinho grinds an elbow into Peterson's temple.
Fabinho trying to control the position but Peterson is working away.
Peterson is looking to regain half guard here but Fabinho keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Fabinho is trying to get an arm triangle but Peterson is defending well.
Peterson is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Fabinho landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Fabinho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Fabinho goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Peterson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fabinho but great work by Peterson.
Peterson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fabinho manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peterson defends it well. #T3#
Fabinho wants to control but Peterson is keeping him busy.
Peterson gets back to full guard.
Peterson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Fabinho from controlling successfully.
Fabinho passes Peterson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Peterson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fabinho.
Fabinho prevents Peterson from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fabinho is pressing down on Peterson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peterson is holding on for now.
Fabinho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peterson can do to turn this around?
Nice strikes from Fabinho there.
Fabinho trying to control from half guard but Peterson is working away.
Fabinho is really struggling to control Peterson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fabinho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roberto Fabinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peterson trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson is looking for a sweep. Fabinho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fabinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peterson keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that second round.
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#
Peterson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fabinho's waist but Fabinho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Peterson off to one side.
Peterson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fabinho misses with a wild body shot.
Peterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fabinho.
Fabinho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fabinho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Peterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fabinho circles away quickly and effectively.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roberto Fabinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Peterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Fabinho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fabinho.
Peterson looks to land a left hand but Fabinho moved out of range nicely.
Fabinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fabinho staying out of range there.#T1#
Peterson shoots in and drives through. Fabinho sprawls well.
Peterson throws a jab when Fabinho was well out of range.
A left lands for Peterson.
Dylan Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peterson throws a hook but Fabinho avoids it easily.
Peterson lands with an uppercut that bounces Fabinho off the cage and back into range.
Peterson lands the left hand.
Peterson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fabinho leaves Peterson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fabinho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fabinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Peterson does it's job there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fabinho.#T2#
Peterson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Peterson looks to throw the jab but Fabinho is out of range.
Fabinho tries to counter with a takedown but Peterson is quick to defend against it.
Fabinho tries to clinch but Peterson moves out of range.
Fabinho misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Peterson has Fabinho up against the cage in a clinch.
Fabinho lands a shoulder strike.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fabinho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fabinho.
Fabinho misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike.
Fabinho digs a right hand into Peterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peterson's gas tank.
Fabinho tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
Good body shot from Fabinho.
Peterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fabinho lands a left hand.
Fabinho works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fabinho lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Fabinho works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fabinho forces his way into half guard.
Fabinho looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Peterson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Roberto Fabinho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fabinho in particular looking to stall.
Fabinho's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Peterson is looking to improve his position.
Dylan Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fabinho controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Fabinho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fabinho, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Fabinho!
Our winner, Roberto Fabinho, 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: WVT 72: Surianglek v Siale
Date: Feb 17, 2023

#R1#
A combination from Fabinho does no damage.
Fabinho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharma.
Fabinho attempts a counter takedown but Sharma avoids it well and moves away.
Sharma's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sharma's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sharma loads up on a big right hand but Fabinho slips the punch.
Fabinho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sharma sprawls and moves away.
Fabinho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sharma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sharma throws a looping overhand right but Fabinho ducks down to avoid it.
Fabinho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sharma at a distance.
Fabinho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD#
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sharma manages to get to full guard.
Fabinho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Fabinho looking to pass the guard.
Fabinho advances position into side control!
Fabinho is looking to take a break and control but Sharma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharma is trying to buck Fabinho off.
Fabinho 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. #T2#
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.
Sharma managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fabinho.
Fabinho tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sharma takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sharma is pushing Fabinho's head away, looking to escape. Fabinho manages to hold on to the position though.
The ground and pound from Fabinho seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharma keeps Fabinho under control for a moment.
Fabinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sharma keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Fabinho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Fabinho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fabinho working away.
Fabinho tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fabinho 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.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fabinho trying to control the position but Sharma is working away.
Fabinho throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sharma is looking to reverse the position.
Fabinho working away.
Fabinho landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sharma wants to control but Fabinho postures up.
Fabinho lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sharma down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharma can't do much from the bottom here.
Sharma is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Fabinho pushes Sharma up against the cage in a clinch.
Sharma lands a shoulder strike.
Fabinho is working Sharma over against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sharma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A body shot lands from Fabinho.
Sharma blocking some punches.
Sharma stalling in the clinch but Fabinho improves position.
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fabinho working aggressively here.
Sharma stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sharma tries to work over Fabinho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sharma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharma prevents the takedown attempt.
Fabinho can't find room to land a body shot as Sharma controls the action.
Fabinho misses with some punches.
Fabinho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharma can do to turn this around?
Fabinho scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Fabinho has Sharma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sharma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sharma blocking some punches.
Fabinho is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sharma gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharma lands with a right to the head.
Sharma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fabinho has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sharma after a bit of a struggle.
Good body shot from Sharma.
Fabinho lands with a short shot to the head.
Fabinho lands with a left to the head.
Sharma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fabinho backwards.
Fabinho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fabinho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sharma blocks an uppercut.
Fabinho drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sharma pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sharma throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Fabinho counters with a shoot takedown. Sharma fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fabinho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sharma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roberto Fabinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sharma is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Fabinho throws a big elbow that misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fabinho here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fabinho looking to pass the guard.
Fabinho stopping the sweep attempt from Sharma.
Fabinho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sharma looking to control.
Fabinho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Sharma keeping moving, preventing Fabinho from controlling successfully.
Fabinho tries to free his leg and advance position but Sharma is retaining full guard.
Fabinho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fabinho being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fabinho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sharma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rohith Sharma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sharma throws the left hand but Fabinho avoids the punch easily.
Sharma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fabinho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fabinho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sharma sprawls and moves away.#T4#
A low kick from Sharma is predictable there #TD#
and Fabinho counters with a shoot takedown. Sharma fights it but they end up in guard.
Sharma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fabinho manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Sharma avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU2#
Sharma gets to his feet. Fabinho looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sharma throws an overhand right that lands on Fabinho's shoulder, as Fabinho tries to avoid the shot.
Fabinho takes a swing at Sharma's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fabinho tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Sharma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roberto Fabinho will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sharma misses with an uppercut.
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fabinho moves away.
Sharma looks to score with a jab to the body but Fabinho is just out of range.
Sharma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sharma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sharma takes one on the button.
Sharma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma looks to land a left hand but Fabinho moved out of range nicely.
Sharma throws a head kick that misses.
Fabinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fabinho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rohith Sharma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharma misses with a hook. Fabinho ducked under it nicely. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharma. Fabinho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sharma misses with a straight left.
Fabinho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sharma is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fabinho with a body shot.
Fabinho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sharma misses with a looping right.
Fabinho shoots in looking for a takedown but Sharma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fabinho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fabinho slips under a jab from Sharma.
Fabinho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sharma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fabinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fabinho tries to counter with a takedown but Sharma is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Fabinho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharma.
Nice defenses there by Fabinho.
Sharma needs to keep his hands up - Fabinho had a free shot at his head there.
Sharma tries to land a front kick but Fabinho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fabinho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharma.
Fabinho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sharma sprawls and moves away.
Sharma with a hook.#CL#
Fabinho has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fabinho.
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!
Fabinho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fabinho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharma misses with a punch on the inside.
Sharma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Sharma is working Fabinho over against the cage.#TD#
Fabinho tightens his grip and picks Sharma up, before dumping him to the ground. Sharma manages to land in guard.
Sharma wants to get back to his feet but Fabinho is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Fabinho postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sharma is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fabinho, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Fabinho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sharma defends it easily.
Roberto Fabinho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sharma controlling from the top position. #T4#
Sharma trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fabinho's guard.
Fabinho wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sharma is looking to stand up but Fabinho won't let him.
Rohith Sharma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sharma stopping the sweep attempt from Fabinho.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sharma 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.
Sharma is looking to stand up but Fabinho won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rohith Sharma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fabinho 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Fabinho!
A victorious Roberto Fabinho thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 64: Peterson v Simone
Date: Jan 20, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Fabinho closes the distance and pushes Dunham back into the cage.
Dunham prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Dunham.
Fabinho throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunham.
A shot in the inside from Dunham.
Fabinho lands with a light punch inside.
Dunham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dunham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fabinho cracks Dunham with a nice body shot.
Dunham misses with an elbow strike.
Dunham misses with a punch on the inside.
Dunham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dunham throws an elbow but misses.
Fabinho blocking some punches. #TD2#
Fabinho pulls guard.
Dunham stopping the sweep attempt from Fabinho.
Dunham wanted to stand there but Fabinho had control of the position. #SUB2#
Fabinho has his feet on Dunham's thighs here. He's pushed Dunham off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dunham screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roberto Fabinho!
A victorious Roberto Fabinho thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 58: Maestre v Motts 3
Date: Dec 28, 2022

#R1#
Garrett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fabinho scores with a nice right hand.
Fabinho looks to throw the jab but Garrett is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garrett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garrett as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fabinho prevents a body shot from Garrett.
Fabinho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fabinho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garrett just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Fabinho jumps guard.
Garrett being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabinho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garrett postures up and lands a big shot to Fabinho's brow. #T1#
Garrett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Garrett throwing strikes but missing.
Garrett throws a big elbow that misses.
Fabinho 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.
Garrett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Fabinho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fabinho controls Garrett momentarily but Garrett frees himself.
Garrett distracts Fabinho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garrett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fabinho's head.
Garrett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fabinho won't allow Garrett to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fabinho manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fabinho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a triangle but Garrett pushes his legs off easily.
Fabinho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garrett. #T2#
Garrett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fabinho wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Fabinho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fabinho is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garrett landing with the ground and pound.
Garrett told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Garrett wants to control from the top but Fabinho keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garrett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Garrett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fabinho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Garrett postures up in Fabinho's guard and throws a big left but Fabinho blocks it. #SUB#
Fabinho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garrett looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Garrett cracks Fabinho with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Fabinho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garrett is aware though and is defending well.
Garrett is in close to Fabinho's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garrett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Garrett wants to control from the top but Fabinho keeps moving.
Garrett scoring with some ground and pound.
Garrett distracts Fabinho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garrett stands up over Fabinho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garrett working some strikes from top position.
Garrett with a nice head shot there.
Garrett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Fabinho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garrett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garrett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Fabinho keeping full guard, as Garrett tries to pass.
Garrett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garrett postures up and lands a big shot to Fabinho's brow.
Fabinho wants to sweep but no luck.
Garrett tries to free his leg and advance position but Fabinho is retaining full guard.
Fabinho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garrett is in close to Fabinho's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fabinho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garrett landing with the ground and pound.
Garrett scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#Fabinho is rocked!
Garrett landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Fabinho is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garrett works over Fabinho with some ground and pound from guard.
Fabinho looking for a sweep. Not yet Fabinho, not yet.
Fabinho seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garrett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fabinho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fabinho pulls Garrett in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Garrett dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Garrett misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Garrett coming out on top.
Bo Garrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fabinho is fending him off so far but Garrett persists. Nope, Fabinho circles away and we're back to standing.
Fabinho attempts a counter takedown but Garrett avoids it well and moves away.
Garrett shoots for a takedown but Fabinho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fabinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garrett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrett misses with a wild body shot.
Garrett throws an overhand right that lands on Fabinho's shoulder, as Fabinho tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Fabinho - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett takes a jab right on the kisser.
Garrett thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Fabinho pushes Garrett up against the cage in a clinch.
Fabinho is working Garrett over against the cage.
Fabinho swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Fabinho is leaning against Garrett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fabinho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fabinho gets underhooks to prevent Garrett's takedown attempt.
Roberto Fabinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Garrett.
Fabinho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garrett's elbow.
Fabinho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fabinho lands with a short shot to the head.
Garrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fabinho lands with a light punch inside.
Fabinho lands a nice uppercut.
Fabinho misses with the head strike. #TD#
Fabinho has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Garrett uses from the top position.
Garrett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Garrett trying to control but Fabinho is working from the bottom.
Garrett stands up over Fabinho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garrett defends well.#SUB#
Fabinho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Garrett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fabinho is keeping the position for now.
Garrett is in close to Fabinho's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garrett scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garrett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fabinho is keeping the position for now.
Garrett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fabinho 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.
Fabinho is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Fabinho looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Garrett is defending well. Fabinho quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Garrett has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Fabinho celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roberto Fabinho!
After winning the bout, Roberto Fabinho thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 51: Mogg v Sharma
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1##TD#
Monto shoots in and bounces Fabinho off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fabinho keeping full guard, as Monto tries to pass. #SUB2#
Fabinho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Monto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Monto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Monto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fabinho is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Monto, into his guard. #REVB#
Monto keeping full guard, as Fabinho tries to pass.
Monto wants to sweep here but Fabinho controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto wants to improve his position but instead Fabinho has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monto is trying to get back to full guard.
Fabinho seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Fabinho trying to control from half guard but Monto is working away.
Monto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Monto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fabinho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Monto working for a triangle but Fabinho defends it easily.
Fabinho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fabinho connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Monto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fabinho trying to control but Monto is working from the bottom.
Fabinho slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Monto.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fabinho working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T2#
Fabinho is trying to control the action in half guard but Monto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Fabinho seems to be looking for submissions.
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. Fabinho connects with a nice short shot to Monto's temple.
Monto is trying to get back to full guard.
Fabinho moves nicely into side control.
Monto tries to improve position but can't.
Fabinho controlling the position from side mount.
Monto is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Fabinho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Monto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Monto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Monto is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fabinho jumps into side control!
Fabinho working the head with strikes.
Check out the look on Fabinho's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fabinho cracks Monto with a big right hand but Monto just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB2#
Fabinho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Monto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Monto tries to buck Fabinho off but Fabinho is having none of it.#SUB2#
Fabinho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Monto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Monto tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monto is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Fabinho scores with a couple of short elbows.
Monto is trying to get back to half guard.
Fabinho is putting a hurting on Monto here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Fabinho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Monto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fabinho grinds an elbow into Monto's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Fabinho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Monto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Monto is not content to let Fabinho control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
No luck for Monto with that takedown attempt.
Fabinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monto manages to avoid it.
Monto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fabinho pinned against the cage. Fabinho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Monto is defended easily by Fabinho.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davido Monto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fabinho. Monto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fabinho throws a hook to the side of Monto's head but Monto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fabinho tries to clinch up but Monto circles away and keeps his distance.
Monto feinted with a counter takedown.
Fabinho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monto.
Fabinho misses with a takedown attempt - Monto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Monto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A lazy left from Fabinho finds it's target.#T2#
Monto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fabinho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fabinho misses with a body shot.
Monto dives in and grabs Fabinho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fabinho pushes down on Monto's head and hops out.
Fabinho throws a hook but Monto blocks it.
Monto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Monto shoots for a takedown but Fabinho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Monto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Monto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fabinho as he avoids it easily.
Monto on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Fabinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Monto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fabinho is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fabinho tries for a takedown. No joy.
Monto jumps guard but Fabinho stands there with Monto around his waist. Monto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Monto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fabinho prevents it.
Monto tries to pull guard but Fabinho won't allow it. #TD2#
Fabinho is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Monto can't fight it off and eventually Fabinho manages to take the fight to the floor. Monto looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fabinho scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fabinho looking to pass the guard.
Monto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fabinho is one step ahead there. #T4#
Fabinho pushes down on Monto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Monto misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Monto punching from the bottom.
Fabinho uses his free foot to push down on Monto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Monto.
Monto wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
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!
Monto grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Roberto Fabinho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monto can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Fabinho has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Monto has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fabinho takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho 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. 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#
Fabinho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monto feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Monto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fabinho has momentary wrist control but Monto slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Fabinho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Monto passes into half guard.
Fabinho is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Monto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fabinho is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Monto, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Monto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fabinho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fabinho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Monto keeps moving. #SUB#
Monto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fabinho defends it easily.
Fabinho postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fabinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Monto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fabinho stands and throws Monto's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Monto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Monto wants to work for an arm triangle but Fabinho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Monto seems to be looking for submissions.
Fabinho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Monto postures up in Fabinho's guard and throws a big left but Fabinho blocks it.
Monto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fabinho is trying to control the position but Monto postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fabinho is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Monto working for a triangle but Fabinho defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fabinho working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Fabinho landing some decent shots from guard.
Fabinho stands up over Monto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Fabinho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fabinho has managed to get both his arms back between Monto's legs - danger averted.
Fabinho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fabinho distracts Monto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fabinho scoring with some ground and pound.
Roberto Fabinho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fabinho sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Fabinho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fabinho sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Monto has his foot on Fabinho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fabinho works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Fabinho not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Fabinho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fabinho sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Monto keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Monto working for a triangle but Fabinho defends it easily. #SUB#
Monto has his foot on Fabinho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fabinho works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roberto Fabinho.
I've got Fabinho 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Fabinho!
A very excited looking Roberto Fabinho 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: BB 75 - Man vs McWrestler 2
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Galanis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fabinho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Galanis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Galanis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fabinho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Galanis misses with a hook #TD2#
and Fabinho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fabinho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Galanis won't allow Fabinho to pass to mount.
Galanis controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Galanis looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho works his way into full mount! #T1#
Fabinho lands a couple of good shots and Galanis has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Fabinho looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Fabinho looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Galanis is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fabinho gets his way! #SUB2#
Fabinho working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fabinho has the hooks in. Galanis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Galanis grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T2##SUB2#
Fabinho is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Galanis knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Galanis for a finish. #SUB2#
Fabinho looking for the choke from the back.
Galanis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Galanis trying desperately to get to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fabinho throwing strikes here but Galanis is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fabinho punishing his opponent with strikes.
Galanis wants to control but Fabinho is having none of it.
Fabinho trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Fabinho in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #SUB2#
Fabinho is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Galanis is surviving well by controlling Fabinho's body position as best he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fabinho postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Galanis looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabinho lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Galanis hang on?
Fabinho lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fabinho throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Galanis because Fabinho loaded up on that one.
Fabinho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galanis is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Fabinho with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T4#
Fabinho breaks from Galanis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fabinho looking to control but Galanis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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!
Fabinho scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Galanis? #ROC2#Galanis is rocked!
Fabinho prevents Galanis from getting the reversal.
Galanis 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.
Fabinho is trying to control the action in half guard but Galanis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Galanis throws a body punch but Fabinho moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Fabinho.
Fabinho with the counter takedown but Galanis avoids it easily.
Galanis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fabinho on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Fabinho.
Fabinho misses the shot to the body.
Galanis misses with a body kick.
Fabinho slips a jab from Galanis.
Fabinho with the counter takedown but Galanis avoids it easily.
Fabinho lands a jab.
Fabinho defending well as Galanis loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Galanis. #CL2#
Fabinho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Galanis, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fabinho fails to land.
Galanis is trying to break the clinch but Fabinho is controlling him.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Fabinho as the two fighters clinch.
Galanis prevents the takedown attempt.
Fabinho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fabinho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Fabinho.
Fabinho has Galanis pressed against the cage, preventing Galanis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fabinho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fabinho working aggressively here.
Galanis is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fabinho's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fabinho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fabinho throws a punch but it's blocked by Galanis.
Fabinho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fabinho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fabinho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fabinho misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Fabinho fails to land.
Fabinho prevents Galanis from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Galanis breaks the clinch.
Galanis misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Galanis misses the target. #T2#
Fabinho jabs at Galanis's body.
Galanis misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Galanis.
Galanis swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Fabinho counters with a single leg into guard. Galanis didn't expect that.
Fabinho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fabinho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Galanis has Fabinho pulled in close to control his posture.
Fabinho slips nicely into half guard.
Fabinho frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fabinho takes Galanis's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Galanis is in trouble. #T3#
Galanis wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Fabinho in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fabinho with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Fabinho working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fabinho raining down shots from the mount!
Oh Galanis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabinho unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Galanis wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Fabinho celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Fabinho!
A relieved looking Roberto Fabinho 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: BB 70 - White vs Adam 2
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Maharajah looks to throw the jab but Fabinho is out of range.
Maharajah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maharajah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fabinho.
Fabinho fails to land with a series of punches.
Maharajah scores with a body shot.
Maharajah with a nice cross.#TD#
Maharajah gets a takedown into half guard.
Maharajah is thwarting Fabinho's attempts to control the position.
Fabinho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maharajah working Fabinho over with strikes.
Maharajah working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Maharajah is controlling the pace. #T1#
Maharajah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fabinho's head.
Fabinho is looking for a sweep. Maharajah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fabinho is refusing to be controlled, as Maharajah sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Fabinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Fabinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fabinho trying to control but Maharajah postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maharajah is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fabinho gets back to full guard.
Maharajah is looking to work some ground and pound but Fabinho has wrist control.#SUB2#
Maharajah avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fabinho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fabinho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fabinho has momentary wrist control but Maharajah slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Fabinho is trying to keep Maharajah in close.
Maharajah looking to sit in guard and control but Fabinho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Maharajah wants to control but Fabinho passes easily into half guard.
Maharajah moves into full guard.
Fabinho slips nicely into half guard.
Fabinho throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Maharajah to regain full guard.
Fabinho trying to control but Maharajah is working from the bottom.
Fabinho throws a strike but Maharajah rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Fabinho working a defensive guard here.
Fabinho 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.
Maharajah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fabinho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maharajah lands a couple of digs.
Maharajah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fabinho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maharajah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Osiris Maharajah dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fabinho moves out of range as Maharajah strikes.
Maharajah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fabinho feints the counter takedown.
Maharajah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fabinho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Maharajah.
Fabinho lands a head shot.
Maharajah looks to land a left hand but Fabinho moved out of range nicely.
Fabinho wants to clinch.
Maharajah scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maharajah throws a shot from downtown. Fabinho moves away and avoids it.
Fabinho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maharajah.
Maharajah comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Fabinho.
Fabinho avoids the body shot from Maharajah.
And Fabinho tries to counter it with a takedown but Maharajah pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Maharajah defending well as Fabinho loads up on a big left hand.
Maharajah just misses with a punch to the body.
Osiris Maharajah is winning the standup battle so far.
Fabinho throws a hook to the side of Maharajah's head but Maharajah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maharajah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maharajah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fabinho can do to turn this around?
Fabinho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maharajah.
Fabinho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fabinho scores with a decent looking hook.
Maharajah shoots in and drives through. Fabinho sprawls well.
Osiris Maharajah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fabinho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fabinho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fabinho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maharajah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maharajah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fabinho.
Maharajah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fabinho throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Maharajah has closed the distance and engaged Fabinho in a clinch. #TD2#
Fabinho gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight 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!#SUB#
Maharajah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maharajah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Fabinho is working Maharajah over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fabinho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maharajah is keeping the position for now.
Maharajah working a defensive guard here.
Fabinho forces his way into half guard.
Fabinho is trying to control. Maharajah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maharajah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabinho misses with a head shot. Maharajah uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3#
Fabinho passes Maharajah's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Maharajah looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maharajah desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fabinho is trying to control the action in half guard but Maharajah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fabinho is taking a breather. Maharajah 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.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maharajah is trying to maintain the position but Fabinho is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Fabinho is trying to work for a kimura but Maharajah is defending well.
Fabinho is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Maharajah keeps moving.
Fabinho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maharajah swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Fabinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maharajah lands a jab.
Maharajah connects with a jab.#TD2#
Fabinho fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maharajah sprawls well initially but Fabinho persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Maharajah is defending against the submission attempts here by Fabinho.
Fabinho is stalling here. Maharajah is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fabinho seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Maharajah has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fabinho looks to move to half guard but instead Maharajah has passed into mount! Damn!
Fabinho tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Maharajah working Fabinho over with strikes here.
Fabinho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maharajah lands a big elbow.
Fabinho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maharajah lands a heavy elbow.
Maharajah looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #SUB#
Maharajah is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fabinho has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fabinho is looking to improve his position but Maharajah isn't that keen on the idea.
Maharajah controlling from mount. #T2#
Fabinho bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Maharajah trying to control the position here.
Maharajah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fabinho manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Osiris Maharajah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Fabinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fabinho looking for a sweep. Not yet Fabinho, not yet. #T3#
Fabinho keeping moving, preventing Maharajah from controlling successfully.
Maharajah is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fabinho is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maharajah passes Fabinho's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maharajah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maharajah is trying to control. Fabinho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fabinho wants to control but Maharajah is keeping busy.
Maharajah is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Fabinho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fabinho wants to control but Maharajah is keeping busy.
Fabinho wants to improve his position but Maharajah is controlling well.
Fabinho has hold of Maharajah's hands but Maharajah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fabinho tries to roll over but Maharajah keeps him under control.
Maharajah landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fabinho gets full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osiris Maharajah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maharajah 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osiris Maharajah!
Roberto Fabinho was interviewed post fight and said 'Man that was a tough fight. I didnï¿½t take my opponent very seriously leading up to this fight but Iï¿½ll keep going. I know Iï¿½m the most dangerous in this division and will get that gold eventually'.

Event: BB 64 - Capellio vs Okongwu
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
A slow jab from Fabinho misses its intended target. #CL#
Fabinho has Bryant up against the cage in a clinch.
Fabinho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bryant prevents it. #BC2#
Bryant breaks from the clinch.
Bryant tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Fabinho.
Fabinho swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
Fabinho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bryant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fabinho somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho wants to clinch.
Fabinho on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Bryant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fabinho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bryants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Fabinho has Bryant up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bryant as Fabinho tries to tie him up.
Fabinho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryant's elbow.
Bryant is trying to break free.
Fabinho wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fabinho gets through Bryant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Bryant breaks from the clinch.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryant lands with a slapping head kick.
Fabinho throws a nice looking combination but Bryant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bryant scores with the left hand. Fabinho knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Bryant gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fabinho.
Fabinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bryant throws a head kick but Fabinho moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fabinho slips a jab and a cross from Bryant.
Fabinho lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from Fabinho misses.
Bryant misses with the combination.
Fabinho throws a combination. Bryant tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Bryant digs a good hook to Fabinho's body.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses.
Donk. Fabinho catches Bryant right on the button with a cross.#T3#
The fighters circling - Fabinho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fabinho lands a body shot.
Bryant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fabinho attempts a counter takedown but Bryant avoids it well and moves away.
Roberto Fabinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fabinho digs a good body shot into Bryant's ribs.
Bryant throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Fabinho counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bryant!
Fabinho is looking to take a break and control but Bryant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bryant has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fabinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bryant keeps working. #T4##SUB#
Fabinho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bryant knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bryant pushes Fabinho away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fabinho gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Fabinho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bryant knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bryant is not content to let Fabinho control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roberto Fabinho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kobe Bryant's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fabinho misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Fabinho.
Fabinho just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bryant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fabinho is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Fabinho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bryant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bryant is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fabinho thuds a left hand into Bryant's body.#CL#
Fabinho takes the fight into the clinch.
Fabinho prevents Bryant from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Bryant prevents a body shot from Fabinho.
Fabinho can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
Bryant blocking some punches. #BC2#
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bryant throws a right hand that Fabinho ducks under and follows up with a left that Fabinho also avoids with ease.
Fabinho throws the left hand but Bryant avoids the punch easily.
Bryant throws a head kick but Fabinho moves out of range.
Fabinho cracks Bryant with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Fabinho shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fabinho is keen to just control but Bryant is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Fabinho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bryant sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB#
Fabinho is working for a kimura but Bryant is defending it quite comfortably.
Fabinho is keen to just control but Bryant is a slippery customer.
Bryant has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bryant is doing well to control the position and prevent Fabinho from advancing to side control.
Bryant wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Fabinho there.
Fabinho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fabinho working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Fabinho is keen to just control but Bryant is a slippery customer.
Fabinho not doing much here.
Bryant is trying to stand up here but Fabinho is controlling him well.
Fabinho lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Fabinho looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bryant tries to roll over but Fabinho keeps him under control.#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.
Fabinho wants to pass the guard but Bryant is defending well.
Bryant looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fabinho is looking to advance position but Bryant won't allow it. #SUB2#
Bryant actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fabinho is trying to work for a kimura but Bryant is defending well.
Roberto Fabinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fabinho is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kobe Bryant's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bryant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kobe Bryant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Bryant there.
Fabinho throws a jab when Bryant was well out of range.
As Fabinho backs off Bryant throws a huge counter combo but Fabinho manages to avoid it all.
Nice sprawl there from Bryant as Fabinho shoots in.#CL2#
Fabinho gets tackled into the cage by Bryant. Bryant maintains the clinch.
Fabinho has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bryant after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fabinho misses with a body shot.
Fabinho throws a big shot that misses.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Fabinho.
Bryant is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant throws a nice head kick!
Bryant stuffs the takedown attempt from Fabinho. Fabinho gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryant pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Bryant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fabinho.
Bryant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fabinho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bryant throws a low kick but Fabinho moves out of range easily.
Fabinho connects with a nice looking jab.
Fabinho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bryant's head backwards.
Bryant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fabinho goes for a double leg but Bryant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bryant continues to drive forward.
Bryant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#BC2#
Bryant breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by Fabinho.
Fabinho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bryant in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fabinho misses with a body shot. #T2#
A big left from Fabinho misses.
Fabinho misses with a hook. Bryant ducked under it nicely.
Bryant is looking for the big counter here.
Fabinho avoids the head kick by Bryant.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Fabinho.
Fabinho lands with a right hand.
Bryant swinging wildly here.
A left and a right from Bryant both land. Nice combination.
Fabinho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bryant looks to land a combination but Fabinho avoids it well.
A slow jab from Bryant misses its intended target.
Fabinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Fabinho throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant 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.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bryant.
Fabinho misses with an uppercut.
Bryant raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bryant slips a straight right by Fabinho.
Bryant's corner calls for a 1-2. Bryant obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bryant scores with a jab.
Bryant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryant throws a low kick but Fabinho avoids it.
Bryant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bryant lands a head kick. Fabinho smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Bryant 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fabinho.
Fabinho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bryant.
Fabinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Bryant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fabinho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryant moves away.
Fabinho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bryant throws a counter combo.
Fabinho cracks Bryant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fabinho scores with a jab. Bryant acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fabinho throws out a powerful jab.
Kobe Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kobe Bryant.
I think Fabinho 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 for Roberto Fabinho!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Roberto Fabinho!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Roberto Fabinho!

Roberto Fabinho wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Roberto Fabinho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 58 - White vs Tavares
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Fabinho scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fabinho. Bryant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fabinho connects with a single shot there.
Bryant throws an overhand right that lands on Fabinho's shoulder, as Fabinho tries to avoid the shot.
Bryant goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fabinho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bryant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fabinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fabinho misses with a body shot.
Jab by Fabinho.
Bryant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fabinho in his tracks.
Fabinho throws a looping overhand right but Bryant ducks down to avoid it.
Fabinho thuds his right hand into Bryant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fabinho fails with the takedown
and Bryant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fabinho avoids the head kick by Bryant. #T1#
Bryant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slow jab from Fabinho misses its intended target.
Bryant ducks right into an uppercut from Fabinho.
Fabinho moves out of range as Bryant throws a body kick.
Bryant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bryant misses with a double jab.
A combination from Bryant does no damage.
Fabinho dives in for a single leg takedown but Bryant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
Fabinho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bryant is trying to push Fabinho away but Fabinho has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bryant is trying to maintain a safe position but Fabinho gets an underhook and turns Bryant into the cage.
Fabinho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bryant wants to break the clinch but can't.
A body shot lands from Bryant.
Bryant tries to throw a body punch but Fabinho avoids it by throwing Bryant back against the cage.
Fabinho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Fabinho misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fabinho. #BC2#
Bryant breaks from the clinch.
Bryant throws a body punch but Fabinho moves out of range.
Fabinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fabinho misses with a body shot.
Bryant tries a quick counter leg kick but Fabinho is wise to it.
Fabinho throws a jab when Bryant was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Bryant.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryant. Fabinho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fabinho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryant throws a counter combo.
Bryant with a nice cross.
Fabinho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fabinho throws out the jab.
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bryant. #T3#
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Fabinho lands a slapping body shot.
Fabinho thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Fabinho.
Some wild striking there from Bryant.
Fabinho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bryant.
Fabinho shoots in looking for a takedown but Bryant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fabinho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fabinho throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Bryant - just one landing.
Bryant keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Fabinho throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fabinho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice body kick from Bryant.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fabinho misses the shot to the body.
Bryant is looking for the big counter here.
Bryant throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bryant needs to keep his hands up - Fabinho had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Fabinho darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fabinho trying to control the action but Bryant is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Bryant kicks off Fabinho and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kobe Bryant will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Fabinho misses with an uppercut.
Fabinho doesn't manage to clinch there - Bryant circles away. #TD#
Fabinho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bryant manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Bryant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fabinho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fabinho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fabinho landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho advances to half guard. #T1#
Fabinho tries to pass to full mount but Bryant defends it.
Bryant is trying to control but can't.
Fabinho slows the pace down in half guard.
Fabinho is nestled in close to Bryant, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fabinho is looking to take a break and control but Bryant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fabinho controlling the action here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bryant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fabinho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fabinho's back!
Fabinho just trying to survive but Bryant is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Fabinho tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fabinho is looking to get to half guard.
Fabinho 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.#T3##SU2#
Bryant decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Fabinho throws the left hand but Bryant avoids the punch easily.
Bryant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Fabinho.
Bryant throws a jab but it's blocked by Fabinho.
Fabinho tries to counter with a takedown but Bryant is quick to defend against it.
Fabinho looks to land a combination but Bryant avoids it well.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Fabinho has closed the distance and engaged Bryant in a clinch. #BC2#
Bryant manages to break the clinch.
Bryant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fabinho.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Fabinho.
Bryant falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Fabinho counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4#
Bryant wants to stand up but Fabinho is controlling him.
Bryant 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#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Fabinho is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryant tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fabinho controls his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that second 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!#R3#
Bryant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fabinho.
Bryant now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fabinho thuds his right hand into Bryant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fabinho punishes Bryant's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Fabinho misses.
Fabinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fabinho throws a poor cross that misses
and Bryant counters with a left and a right that stings Fabinho.
Fabinho throws out a loose jab but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fabinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Bryant swats away the attempt to clinch by Fabinho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho tries to bum rush Bryant with a series of wild strikes but Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses.
Fabinho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Fabinho misses with an uppercut. Bryant saw that one coming.
Bryant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Fabinho attempts a counter takedown but Bryant avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Fabinho with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Bryant. No joy for Fabinho on that attempt.
Bryant works Fabinho's body with a nice hook.
Fabinho cracks Bryant with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good work by Fabinho as he checks the leg kick.
Bryant lands a jab to Fabinho's midsection.
Fabinho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fabinho shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fabinho ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.#T2#
Bryant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fabinho.
A head kick misses from Bryant.
Bryant gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fabinho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fabinho misses with a body punch
and Bryant counters with a two punch combo.
Bryant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bryant misses with a head kick.
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryant throws a hook but Fabinho avoids it easily.
Fabinho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bryant moves away from the strike by Fabinho.
Fabinho scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Fabinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Bryant is looking to land body kicks.
Bryant on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bryant wants to clinch up but Fabinho keeps it at a distance.
Bryant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fabinho.
Bryant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fabinho tries to clinch up.
Bryant tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fabinho swivels and escapes.
Fabinho tries to counter with a takedown but Bryant is quick to defend against it.
Fabinho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fabinho shoots in looking for a takedown but Bryant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fabinho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fabinho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Fabinho. #T4#
Bryant moves away from the strike by Fabinho.
Bryant is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fabinho misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Bryant's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fabinho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Fabinho.
Fabinho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fabinho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bryant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fabinho misses with a hook to the body
and Bryant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fabinho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Fabinho misses its intended target.
A head kick by Bryant misses #TD#
and Fabinho counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Bryant tries to escape but Fabinho is in control.

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 Roberto Fabinho.
I think Fabinho 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 Nard Betker scores the fight for Kobe Bryant!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Roberto Fabinho!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: BB 53 - Garbowa vs White
Date: Jun 07, 2022

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Fabinho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaloev throws a head kick that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kaloev 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.
Kaloev swats away the attempt to clinch by Fabinho.
Kaloev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fabinho 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.
Kaloev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donk. Fabinho catches Kaloev right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaloev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fabinho scores with a decent looking hook.
Kaloev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fabinho digs a good body shot into Kaloev's ribs.
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!#TD#
Fabinho feints and as Kaloev raises his hands in defense, Fabinho changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Fabinho stopping the sweep attempt from Kaloev.
We've been hearing that Fabinho has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kaloev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaloev 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.
Kaloev working a defensive guard here.
Kaloev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fabinho is one step ahead there.
Fabinho works over Kaloev with some ground and pound from guard.
Kaloev is trying to keep Fabinho in close. #ES2#
Kaloev manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fabinho lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Fabinho cracks Kaloev with a nice body shot.
Fabinho scores with a shot to the side of Kaloev's head.
A short body shot lands from Fabinho as the two fighters clinch.
Fabinho lands a shoulder strike.
Fabinho scores with a shot to the side of Kaloev's head. #TD#
Fabinho works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fabinho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabinho tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaloev is retaining full guard.
Fabinho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fabinho lands an elbow.
Fabinho wants to control but Kaloev is keeping him busy.
Kaloev manages to get back to half guard.
Fabinho wants to take a breather but Kaloev is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kaloev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fabinho pulls his head out easily.
Kaloev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Fabinho is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fabinho working Kaloev over with strikes.
Fabinho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaloev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Kaloev is defending against the submission attempts here by Fabinho.
Fabinho is nestled in close to Kaloev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Fabinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaloev keeps working.
Fabinho slows the pace down in half guard.
Kaloev is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kaloev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fabinho is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kaloev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kaloev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho 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#
Fabinho connects with a right hand. Kaloev shakes it off.
Fabinho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fabinho slips a jab from Kaloev.
Fabinho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaloev can do to turn this around?
Fabinho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaloev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD#
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fabinho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kaloev is trying to control Fabinho's posture but Fabinho avoids it. #SUB#
Fabinho is trying to get an arm triangle but Kaloev is defending well.
Fabinho lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Kaloev is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Fabinho has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kaloev is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Fabinho yanks on the arm and Kaloev is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Fabinho.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roberto Fabinho!
Roberto Fabinho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BB 48 - Olsen vs Hoost
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1##TD#
Fabinho dives in and scores a takedown into White's guard.
Fabinho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
White is looking for a triangle but Fabinho pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
White has his foot on Fabinho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fabinho works his way back into a safe position though.
Fabinho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
White throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fabinho is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fabinho wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Fabinho trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
White looking for a guillotine here but Fabinho defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White pulls Fabinho in close to prevent any damage.
Fabinho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fabinho 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.#T1##SUB2#
White looking for a guillotine here but Fabinho defends easily.
Fabinho wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Fabinho chips away with some ground and pound.
White is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fabinho controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fabinho trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White working a defensive guard here.
White is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fabinho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fabinho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fabinho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fabinho got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fabinho has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fabinho is aware though and is defending well.
Fabinho stays in close to White's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fabinho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fabinho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Fabinho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fabinho trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fabinho landing some decent shots from guard.
Fabinho postures up. #SUB2#
Fabinho got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fabinho has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted.
Fabinho trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fabinho tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
Fabinho passes into half guard.
White is trying to control but can't.
Fabinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
Fabinho looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks White with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fabinho is keen to just control but White is a slippery customer.
White preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Fabinho is thwarting White's attempts to control the position.
Fabinho scoring with strikes to the body and head.
White wants to control but Fabinho is keeping busy.
Fabinho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fabinho slips a nice elbow through White's hands, connecting with White's forehead.
Fabinho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
White looking for submissions off his back.
Fabinho is looking to advance position but White won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fabinho is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
White trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Fabinho manages to pass to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fabinho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fabinho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
White digs a good body shot into Fabinho's ribs.
White looks to throw the jab but Fabinho is out of range.
Fabinho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but White defends well and Fabinho ends up having to push White into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Fabinho.
White lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fabinho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White works Fabinho's body with a nice hook.
Fabinho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fabinho wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
White throws out a counter right but Fabinho avoids it with no problem.
Fabinho looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.#T1#
White misses with an uppercut. Fabinho saw that one coming.
Fabinho misses with a body shot.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fabinho.
White takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fabinho scores with a crisp jab that stopped White in his tracks.
White misses with a hook.
Fabinho attempts a counter takedown but White avoids it well and moves away.
Thor White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White missing with a left hand there. Fabinho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roberto Fabinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fabinho looks for a takedown but White sprawls well.
White scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Jab from Fabinho.
A big right from Fabinho misses.
White lands with a right hand. #TD#
Fabinho closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into White's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White controls Fabinho momentarily but Fabinho frees himself. #SUB2#
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fabinho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
White keeping full guard, as Fabinho tries to pass. #SUB2#
White is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fabinho has his hands clasped together but White extends and breaks Fabinho's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by White.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thor White!
A very excited looking Thor White 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.
Roberto Fabinho was interviewed post fight and said 'Man that was a tough fight. I didnï¿½t take my opponent very seriously leading up to this fight but Iï¿½ll keep going. I know Iï¿½m the most dangerous in this division and will get that gold eventually'.

Event: BB 43 - Paris vs Nakagawa
Date: Apr 25, 2022

#R1#
Fabinho blocks a jab.
Fabinho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Roos throws a sloppy head kick and Fabinho moves out of range easily.
Fabinho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fabinho scores with a punch to the head.
Roos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fabinho cracks Roos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Roberto Fabinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fabinho misses with a wild body shot.
Roos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Fabinho throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Roos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fabinho is in Roos's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roos controlling the position.
Fabinho is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Fabinho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roos is keeping the position for now.
Fabinho throws a big elbow that misses.
Roos seems keen to control Fabinho's posture.
Fabinho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fabinho advances to half guard.
Fabinho wants to take a breather but Roos is having none of it.
Roos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fabinho on the ground.
Roos wants to control but Fabinho is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fabinho trying to control the action but Roos is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fabinho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roos sees it coming and defends easily.
Roos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Fabinho maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Roos could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Fabinho has cracked it and Roos is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Fabinho!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roberto Fabinho!
An out of breath Roberto Fabinho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 37 - Abner vs Virus
Date: Mar 22, 2022

#R1#
Galanis misses with a straight right.
Fabinho lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Fabinho closes the distance and pushes Galanis back into the cage.
Fabinho lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Fabinho. #BC#
Galanis breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Galanis darts in and clinches Fabinho up against the cage.
Galanis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fabinho can't get the takedown.
Fabinho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galanis blocking some punches.
Fabinho working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Galanis misses with a punch on the inside.
Fabinho is leaning against Galanis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galanis.
Fabinho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fabinho is working Galanis over against the cage.#T1#
Fabinho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fabinho leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fabinho.
Fabinho can't find room to land a body shot as Galanis controls the action.
Galanis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Galanis throws a punch but it's blocked by Fabinho.
Fabinho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fabinho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Galanis blocks a body shot from Fabinho.
Fabinho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fabinho controlling the action here for a moment.
Galanis lands a left hand. #BC#
Galanis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Galanis throws out a loose jab but Fabinho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fabinho missing with a left hand there. Galanis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Galanis misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Galanis.
Galanis connects with a nice looking jab.
Fabinho shoots in for a double leg but Galanis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fabinho throws a lazy right hand but Galanis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Galanis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galanis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Galanis takes a swing at Fabinho's ribcage but misses.
Fabinho misses with an uppercut
enabling Galanis to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galanis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Fabinho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galanis.
Fabinho lands a body punch. #T3#
Fabinho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fabinho lands a right hand.
Fabinho lands a left hand.
Fabinho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fabinho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Galanis swings wildly with an uppercut but Fabinho uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Fabinho as the two fighters clinch.
Fabinho scores with a shot to the side of Galanis's head.
Fabinho is looking to take this one to the mat.
Adrian Galanis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Fabinho.
Fabinho throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Galanis scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fabinho.
A body shot lands from Fabinho.
Galanis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Galanis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!#BC#
Galanis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Galanis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fabinho to score with a decent uppercut.
Galanis throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Fabinho counters with a takedown into side control. #T4#
Fabinho in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Galanis stops Fabinho from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Fabinho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Fabinho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Galanis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Galanis has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Fabinho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Galanis leaves Fabinho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Galanis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fabinho.
Galanis throws a body punch but Fabinho moves out of range.
Galanis wants to clinch.
Fabinho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Galanis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho lands with a good body shot.
Fabinho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Galanis's hands.
Adrian Galanis is winning the standup battle so far.
Galanis throws a hook but Fabinho avoids it easily.
Galanis fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fabinho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galanis.
A big left from Galanis misses.
Fabinho misses with a lunging right hand
and Galanis counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Galanis.#CL2#
Fabinho clinches with his opponent.
Fabinho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fabinho can't get the takedown.
Adrian Galanis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Fabinho.
Fabinho trying to stall but Galanis improves his position.
Galanis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fabinho.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fabinho.
Fabinho misses with a body punch.
Fabinho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Fabinho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Galanis misses with a punch to the body.
Fabinho throws a punch but it's blocked by Galanis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galanis digs a right hand into Fabinho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fabinho's gas tank.
Fabinho lands a body punch.
Fabinho has a couple of punches blocked by Galanis.
Galanis is working Fabinho over against the cage.
Fabinho is breathing heavily.
Galanis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Galanis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Galanis swings wildly with an uppercut but Fabinho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galanis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fabinho is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Galanis is defending well.
Galanis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fabinho.
Fabinho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galanis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fabinho tries to pull guard but Galanis holds him up against the cage and eventually Fabinho drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Galanis manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Fabinho needs to keep his hands up - Galanis had a free shot at his head there.
Galanis just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Fabinho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fabinho is trying to stall.
Galanis working aggressively here.
Fabinho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galanis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fabinho lands a nice shot to the body.
Fabinho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fabinho is working Galanis over against the cage.
Fabinho scores with a hook to the body.
Fabinho changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Galanis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A left lands for Galanis.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Galanis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Galanis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fabinho throws out the jab.
Galanis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fabinho misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Galanis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fabinho takes one to the side of the head.
Galanis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Galanis throws out a loose jab but Fabinho uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Galanis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Galanis blocking some punches.
Fabinho jumps guard but Galanis stands there with Fabinho around his waist. Fabinho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Galanis dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Fabinho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Galanis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Galanis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fabinhos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Galanis tries to clinch up but Fabinho circles away and keeps his distance.
Galanis defending well as Fabinho loads up on a big left hand.
Galanis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fabinho with a hook.
Fabinho throws the left hand but Galanis avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Galanis throws a body punch but Fabinho moves out of range. #CL#
Galanis moves into range and clinches up with Fabinho.#T1#
Fabinho is working for takedown but Galanis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fabinho lands a right hand.
Galanis blocks an uppercut.
Fabinho tries to throw a body punch but Galanis avoids it by throwing Fabinho back against the cage.
Fabinho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Galanis backwards.
Galanis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fabinho's elbow.
Galanis misses with the head strike.
Fabinho tries to throw a body punch but Galanis avoids it by throwing Fabinho back against the cage.
Fabinho can't find room to land a body shot as Galanis controls the action.
Galanis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fabinho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fabinho lands a left hand.
Fabinho doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Galanis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fabinho fails with a takedown attempt.
Galanis missing with a left hand there. Fabinho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Galanis throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Fabinho counters with a single leg into guard. Galanis didn't expect that.

Galanis has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Fabinho is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fabinho swings wildly with an uppercut but Galanis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Fabinho fails to land.
Fabinho tries a body shot but Galanis blocks it.
Galanis is looking to break free of the clinch but Fabinho has double underhooks.
Fabinho misses with a punch on the inside.
Fabinho throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Fabinho works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanis is looking to stand up but Fabinho isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fabinho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Galanis looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Fabinho trying to move into half guard but instead Galanis has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Fabinho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Fabinho is looking for a triangle but Galanis pushes his legs off easily. #SU#
Galanis gets to his feet. Fabinho looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fabinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Galanis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fabinho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fabinho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Galanis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adrian Galanis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Fabinho.
Galanis just misses with a punch to the body.
Galanis with a nice calf kick.
Fabinho might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Galanis lands a body shot. #T4#
Fabinho throws a poor cross that misses
and Galanis counters with a straight right hand.
Galanis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fabinho throws a right hand that misses
and Galanis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Galanis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fabinho.

Galanis bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fabinho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fabinho throws a right hand that misses
and Galanis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fabinho lands a really nice looking cross but Galanis seems unphased.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Galanis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Galanis 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Adrian Galanis!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Adrian Galanis!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Adrian Galanis!

Adrian Galanis wins by unanimous decision!
Adrian Galanis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Roberto Fabinho spoke after the fight, saying 'Man that was a tough fight. I didnï¿½t take my opponent very seriously leading up to this fight but Iï¿½ll keep going. I know Iï¿½m the most dangerous in this division and will get that gold eventually'.

Event: BB 30 - Abner vs Hoost
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Fabinho connects with a jab.#TD#
Fabinho dives in and scores a takedown into Wu's guard.#SUB2#
Wu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fabinho cracks Wu with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Wu is looking for a triangle but Fabinho pushes his legs off easily.
Fabinho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wu is keeping the position for now.
Fabinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Wu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fabinho is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Fabinho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fabinho has managed to get both his arms back between Wu's legs - danger averted.
Fabinho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Fabinho looking to pass the guard.
Fabinho stopping the sweep attempt from Wu.#SUB2#
Wu is looking for a triangle but Fabinho pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Wu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fabinho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wu keeping full guard, as Fabinho tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fabinho 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 Wu.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fabinho scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fabinho lands a nice forearm strike.
Fabinho looks up at the clock and then as Wu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fabinho smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fabinho works to advance to full mount. Wu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wu is looking to improve his position but Fabinho isn't that keen on the idea.
Fabinho landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've been hearing that Fabinho has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fabinho trying to control but Wu is having none of it.
Wu taking shots to the head.
Fabinho lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wu is looking to improve his position but Fabinho isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Fabinho looking to control but Wu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fabinho avoids the attempt from Wu to control.
Fabinho looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wu is looking to improve his position but Fabinho isn't that keen on the idea.
Wu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fabinho 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.
Wu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wu looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Fabinho 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.#SUB#
Wu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fabinho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wu has managed to get both his arms back between Fabinho's legs - danger averted.
Wu tries to free his leg and advance position but Fabinho is retaining full guard.
Wu trying to control the position from guard on top but Fabinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Fabinho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wu preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a triangle but Wu pushes his legs off easily.
Wu looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fabinho throws an overhand right that lands on Wu's shoulder, as Wu tries to avoid the shot.
Fabinho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Wu.
Fabinho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fabinho defends it well.
Fabinho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fabinho throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Wu counters with a single leg into guard. Fabinho didn't expect that. #SUB#
Fabinho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roberto Fabinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fabinho looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu trying to control the position from guard on top but Fabinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wu slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Fabinho wants to control but Wu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fabinho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wu is looking to work some ground and pound but Fabinho has wrist control.
Wu wants to pass the guard but Fabinho is keeping the position.
Fabinho looking for a sweep. Not yet Fabinho, not yet. #SUB2#
Wu has gone for a leg lock! Fabinho slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wu's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Wu has his foot on Fabinho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fabinho works his way back into a safe position though.
Fabinho lands a couple of elbows.
Fabinho looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Wu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fabinho is aware though and is defending well.
Fabinho keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wu's head.
Fabinho cracks Wu with a solid left hand.
Fabinho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Fabinho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fabinho has managed to get both his arms back between Wu's legs - danger averted.
Fabinho forces his way into half guard.
Fabinho is looking to advance position but Wu won't allow it.
Wu is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB2#
Wu looking for submissions off his back.
Wu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wu.
Wu working a defensive guard but Fabinho manages to pass into side control anyway.
Fabinho tries to move to mount but Wu blocks the move with his legs.
Wu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Fabinho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Wu is refusing to be controlled, as Fabinho sits in half guard.
Fabinho looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Wu with the active half guard here but Fabinho passes nicely into side control.
Fabinho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wu can do to turn this around?
Wu is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Wu gets caught flat footed, as Fabinho shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wu has momentary wrist control but Fabinho slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Wu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fabinho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Wu keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fabinho 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 Wu.
Fabinho working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wu won't allow Fabinho to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Wu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Wu tries to get to full guard but Fabinho has control of the leg. #SUB#
Fabinho wants to work for an arm triangle but Wu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Wu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fabinho pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Wu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fabinho frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fabinho lands a couple of good shots and Wu has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Yuxiang Wu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fabinho connects with a big shot to the side of Wu's head. #SUB#
Fabinho is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wu for a finish.
Fabinho cracks Wu with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Wu from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Wu rolls, trying to escape but Fabinho keeps control of the position.
Wu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fabinho is landing with some decent strikes but Wu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wu is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Wu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fabinho lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#Wu is rocked!
Fabinho unloading with bombs!
Wu is still in real trouble! Can Fabinho finish him?
Fabinho tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Wu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Fabinho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fabinho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fabinho with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fabinho working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wu's head.
Fabinho is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roberto Fabinho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fabinho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fabinho slips nicely into half guard.
Fabinho trying to control the pace.
Fabinho seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wu for as long as he can get away with.
Wu seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Fabinho continues to stall.#SUB2#
Wu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Fabinho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fabinho 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 Erwin scores the fight for Roberto Fabinho!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Roberto Fabinho!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Roberto Fabinho!

Roberto Fabinho wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Roberto Fabinho thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BB 19 - Kong vs Schrute
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Fabinho swings for the body but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kitsuragi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fabinho lunges at Kitsuragi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kitsuragi 's hand.
Kitsuragi 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Fabinho as he connects with a hook.
Kitsuragi is looking to clinch but Fabinho is avoiding it.
Fabinho connects with a jab.
Kitsuragi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kitsuragi misses with a body kick.
Fabinho loads up on a big right hand but Kitsuragi slips the punch.
Kitsuragi tries to clinch but Fabinho is having none of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kitsuragi .
A jab from Kitsuragi misses.
Kitsuragi drops his hands momentarily and Fabinho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kim Kitsuragi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fabinho just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Fabinho throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kitsuragi was covering up waiting for the punch and Fabinho finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fabinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Kitsuragi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kitsuragi looking to control. #T1#
Fabinho passes Kitsuragi 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing that Fabinho has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fabinho is trying to control the action in half guard but Kitsuragi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fabinho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fabinho lands strikes from half guard.
Fabinho perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fabinho stops Kitsuragi from getting back to his feet.
Fabinho lands with a punch from half guard.
Fabinho lands with a punch from half guard. #T2##SUB#
Fabinho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kitsuragi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fabinho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kitsuragi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fabinho is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kitsuragi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kitsuragi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kitsuragi trying to control here.
Kitsuragi has hold of Fabinho's hands but Fabinho slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kitsuragi is looking for a sweep. Fabinho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fabinho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kitsuragi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kitsuragi taking some punishment here, with Fabinho in his half guard. #SUB2#
Kitsuragi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fabinho pulls his head out easily.
Fabinho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kitsuragi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kitsuragi is looking to improve his position.
Kitsuragi is not content to let Fabinho control the position.
Kitsuragi won't allow Fabinho to pass to mount.
Fabinho is looking to take a break and control but Kitsuragi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fabinho slips a nice elbow through Kitsuragi 's hands, connecting with Kitsuragi 's forehead.#T4#
Kitsuragi is trying to get back to full guard.
Kitsuragi is not content to let Fabinho control the position.
Kitsuragi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fabinho is working away from the top position though.
Kitsuragi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fabinho not doing much here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho 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#
Kitsuragi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kitsuragi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kitsuragi . That's going to slow Fabinho down. #CL#
Fabinho has managed to clinch.
Kitsuragi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fabinho can't find room to land a body shot as Kitsuragi controls the action.
Fabinho struggles to land a body shot inside as Kitsuragi controls his hands. #TD#
Fabinho jumps guard. #SUB#
Fabinho looking for a guillotine here but Kitsuragi defends easily.
Fabinho keeping moving, preventing Kitsuragi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsuragi tries to free his leg and advance position but Fabinho is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kitsuragi tries to stand but Fabinho is controlling from the bottom.
Kitsuragi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fabinho controls Kitsuragi momentarily but Kitsuragi frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabinho keeping moving, preventing Kitsuragi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fabinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kitsuragi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fabinho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fabinho looking for a sweep. Not yet Fabinho, not yet.
Fabinho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kitsuragi 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.
Kitsuragi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fabinho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fabinho keeping moving, preventing Kitsuragi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fabinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fabinho keeping moving, preventing Kitsuragi from controlling successfully.
Kitsuragi tries to free his leg and advance position but Fabinho is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a triangle but Kitsuragi pushes his legs off easily.
Kitsuragi controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Kitsuragi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fabinho is keeping the position for now.
Kitsuragi is looking to stand up but Fabinho won't let him. #SUB#
Fabinho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kitsuragi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fabinho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kitsuragi 's guard. #REVR#
Fabinho pushes down on Kitsuragi 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kitsuragi has hold of Fabinho's hands but Fabinho slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Kitsuragi is not content to let Fabinho control the position.
Fabinho 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.
Kitsuragi wants to control but Fabinho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kitsuragi pushes Fabinho off looking to stand but Fabinho dives back in and keeps control.
Kitsuragi taking some punishment here, with Fabinho in his half guard.
Fabinho controlling the action here.
Fabinho wants to pass to mount but Kitsuragi is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kitsuragi is refusing to be controlled, as Fabinho sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho 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#
Nice straight punches there by Fabinho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fabinho.
Fabinho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fabinho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kitsuragi misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Fabinho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Fabinho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kitsuragi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fabinho.
Fabinho trying to control from half guard but Kitsuragi is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fabinho in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Fabinho working over Kitsuragi with some ground and pound. Kitsuragi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fabinho takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Kitsuragi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fabinho working the head and body with strikes.
Fabinho is just content to waste time from the top position. Kitsuragi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Roberto Fabinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kitsuragi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fabinho sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kitsuragi 's guard.
Kitsuragi is trying to control but can't.
Kim Kitsuragi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Kitsuragi actively working from the bottom here.
Fabinho passes the guard and advances to mount!
BOOM! Fabinho connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fabinho is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fabinho lands with some strikes.
Fabinho controlling the position easily from mount.
Fabinho 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.#SUB#
Fabinho goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kitsuragi is on top in guard. #T3#
Kitsuragi throwing strikes but missing.
Fabinho wants to sweep here but Kitsuragi controlling him for the moment.
Kitsuragi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roberto Fabinho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kitsuragi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kitsuragi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kitsuragi postures up in Fabinho's guard and throws a big left but Fabinho blocks it.
Fabinho wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kitsuragi preventing the sweep.
Fabinho pulls Kitsuragi in close to his closed guard and prevents Kitsuragi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kitsuragi stopping the sweep attempt from Fabinho.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kitsuragi throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Kitsuragi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fabinho looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fabinho looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fabinho! #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Fabinho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fabinho 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Roberto Fabinho!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Roberto Fabinho!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Roberto Fabinho!

Roberto Fabinho wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Roberto Fabinho, 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: BB 10 - Gracie vs Xiaodong
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Fabinho misses with an uppercut. Sasai saw that one coming.
Junichi Sasai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sasai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sasai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fabinho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Sasai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sasai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fabinho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Junichi Sasai has been cut.
Fabinho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sasai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sasai tries to close the distance and clinch but Fabinho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sasai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Fabinho misses with a looping right.
Fabinho takes one to the chin there.
Sasai throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Fabinho moves in looking to clinch but Sasai pushes him off.
Donk. Fabinho catches Sasai right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Sasai moves into the clinch.
Sasai blocking some punches.
Fabinho scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Fabinho jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabinho looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sasai puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fabinho manages to get to full guard.
Sasai stopping the sweep attempt from Fabinho.
Sasai wants to stand but Fabinho has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fabinho is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Sasai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fabinho connects with a couple of short punches.
Fabinho is fighting to break Sasai's control of his arms but Sasai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sasai wants to sweep but no luck.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Sasai keeps moving.
Fabinho is fighting to break Sasai's control of his arms but Sasai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing that Fabinho has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sasai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fabinho. #T3#
Fabinho tries to free his leg and advance position but Sasai is retaining full guard.
Fabinho is stalling in the full guard.
Sasai can't keep his opponent in guard - Fabinho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fabinho wants to advance to full mount but Sasai doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Fabinho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #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.
Fabinho controls from within his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fabinho wants to pass the guard but Sasai is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fabinho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sasai misses the jab.
Fabinho feinted with a counter takedown.
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sasai as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Fabinho looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fabinho perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Junichi Sasai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Junichi Sasai's cut.
That's time! Fabinho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Fabinho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sasai.
Sasai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sasai jabs Fabinho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fabinho avoids the body shot from Sasai.
Fabinho scores with a nice right hand.
Sasai connects with a jab.
Fabinho doesn't manage to clinch there - Sasai circles away.
Sasai throws a body punch but Fabinho moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasai throws the left hand but Fabinho avoids the punch easily.
Fabinho shoots in and drives through. Sasai sprawls well.
Fabinho is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sasai.#CUT2#It looks like Roberto Fabinho has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sasai misses with a hook. Fabinho ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Sasai. That snapped Fabinho's head back. #CL#
Fabinho pushes Sasai up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fabinho.
Sasai stops a takedown attempt from Fabinho. #BC2#
Sasai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fabinho throws a hook but Sasai blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sasai! But no joy.
Sasai jabs Fabinho right on the nose. Fabinho blinks but takes it well.
Sasai moves forwards but Fabinho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fabinho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fabinho walks into a jab.
Fabinho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fabinho shoots in looking for a takedown but Sasai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fabinho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fabinho needs to keep his hands up - Sasai had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Fabinho is rocked!
Sasai shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Fabinho takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Sasai sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Fabinho bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junichi Sasai!
Junichi Sasai managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Carnage Clothing , into his post fight interview.
Roberto Fabinho was interviewed post fight and said 'Man that was a tough fight. I didnï¿½t take my opponent very seriously leading up to this fight but Iï¿½ll keep going. I know Iï¿½m the most dangerous in this division and will get that gold eventually'.

Event: BB 4 - Broderick vs Coryatt 3
Date: Sep 28, 2021

#R1#
Fabinho tries to close the distance and clinch but Gōtarō swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fabinho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kenji Gōtarō seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fabinho misses with a straight left.
Gōtarō pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gōtarō fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fabinho manages to avoid it.
Fabinho attempts a counter takedown but Gōtarō avoids it well and moves away.
Gōtarō punishes Fabinho's body with a nice straight punch.
Gōtarō throws a body punch but Fabinho moves out of range.
Fabinho misses with a body shot.
Fabinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gōtarō manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gōtarō.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gōtarō lands with a shot to the body.
Fabinho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gōtarō waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fabinho.
Gōtarō jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fabinho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gōtarō sprawls and moves away.
Jab from Gōtarō.#T1#
Gōtarō steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fabinho.
Fabinho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gōtarō.
Gōtarō swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Fabinho counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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#
Fabinho wants to work for an arm triangle but Gōtarō is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fabinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gōtarō keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gōtarō is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fabinho pulls his head out easily.
Gōtarō is looking for a sweep. Fabinho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gōtarō trying to control here.
Gōtarō avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fabinho. #T2#
Gōtarō taking some punishment here, with Fabinho in his half guard.
Gōtarō is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fabinho scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fabinho wants to take a breather but Gōtarō is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gōtarō with the active half guard here but Fabinho passes nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabinho trying to control the action but Gōtarō is working from the bottom.
Gōtarō is trying to control Fabinho's posture but Fabinho avoids it.
Fabinho staying calm.
Fabinho seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gōtarō for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Fabinho working away.#SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gōtarō has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gōtarō 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.
Gōtarō is trying to work for a sweep but Fabinho has mounted him!
Gōtarō is looking to get to half guard.
Gōtarō keeps trying to improve his position.
Gōtarō 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.
Gōtarō wants to improve his position but Fabinho is controlling well.
Fabinho content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Gōtarō regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fabinho landing with the ground and pound.
Fabinho looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Fabinho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gōtarō looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fabinho puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fabinho passes to side control.
Fabinho is looking to take a break and control but Gōtarō is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gōtarō struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho 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#
Fabinho misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Fabinho.
Gōtarō misses with a series of wild punches.
Gōtarō bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kenji Gōtarō seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gōtarō throws a jab but it's blocked by Fabinho.
Gōtarō misses with a straight left.
Gōtarō connects with a right hand. Fabinho shakes it off.
Fabinho lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circling - Gōtarō throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fabinho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gōtarō sprawls and moves away.
Gōtarō misses with a straight left.
Gōtarō stuffs the takedown attempt from Fabinho. Fabinho gets slowly back to his feet.
Gōtarō looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Gōtarō cracks Fabinho with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fabinho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fabinho drops his hands momentarily and Gōtarō takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Fabinho misses.
Gōtarō connects with a leg kick.
Gōtarō connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fabinho. Fabinho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD#
Fabinho throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gōtarō tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fabinho is in Gōtarō's guard.
Fabinho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gōtarō swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gōtarō looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gōtarō bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fabinho's guard. #REVB##T2#
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!#SUB#
Fabinho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Fabinho is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gōtarō frees his head nicely. Oh but Fabinho has switched to an armbar! Gōtarō is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Roberto Fabinho!
Our winner, Roberto Fabinho, 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.
The defeated Kenji Gōtarō had this to say: '6.3'.

Event: BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 4
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Fabinho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Battaglia.
Fabinho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Fabinho rushes Battaglia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Battaglia blocks an uppercut.
Battaglia has a couple of punches blocked by Fabinho.
Fabinho tries a body shot but Battaglia blocks it. #TD#
Fabinho turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fabinho manages to end up in side control.
Battaglia regains half guard.#SUB2#
Battaglia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabinho takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Battaglia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Battaglia looking for a kimura from the bottom but Fabinho passes into side control!#T1#
Fabinho tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fabinho working the ground and pound but Battaglia is defending the strikes.
Battaglia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fabinho off and has taken his back!
Fabinho trying to control the hands but Battaglia won't let him.
Battaglia scores with punches from the back.
Battaglia scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Fabinho is looking for a way out.
Fabinho breaks Battaglia's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T2#
Battaglia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Battaglia trying to keep a closed guard but Fabinho is proving a slippery customer.
Fabinho with a nice head shot there.
Fabinho tries to free his leg and advance position but Battaglia is retaining full guard.
Battaglia trying to keep a closed guard but Fabinho is proving a slippery customer.
Fabinho throwing strikes from guard but Battaglia blocks nicely.
Battaglia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Battaglia seems keen to control Fabinho's posture.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Battaglia keeps moving. #T3#
Battaglia trying to keep a closed guard but Fabinho is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Fabinho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Battaglia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fabinho has managed to get both his arms back between Battaglia's legs - danger averted.
Fabinho working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Battaglia's head.
Fabinho cracks Battaglia with a solid left hand.
Battaglia wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Battaglia has an active guard here but Fabinho has managed to pass into half guard.
Fabinho wants to free his trapped foot but Battaglia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Battaglia tries to get to full guard but Fabinho has control of the leg.
Fabinho trying to pass the guard but Battaglia defending well. #T4#
Battaglia wants to get back to full guard.
Fabinho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Battaglia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabinho working Battaglia over with strikes.
Fabinho frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Battaglia is trying to escape the mount.
Fabinho putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Battaglia 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.
Fabinho is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fabinho punishing his opponent with strikes.
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!
Fabinho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Battaglia is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Fabinho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheers as Fabinho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Battaglia doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Battaglia. Fabinho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fabinho dives in and grabs Battaglia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Battaglia pushes down on Fabinho's head and hops out.
Fabinho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Battaglia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fabinho tries to bum rush Battaglia with a series of wild strikes but Battaglia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Battaglia scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battaglia scores with a jab to the head.
Battaglia ducks under a wild hook from Fabinho.
Battaglia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Fabinho rushes Battaglia and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Battaglia pulls guard successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Battaglia working for a triangle but Fabinho defends it easily.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Battaglia keeps moving. #SUB#
Fabinho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fabinho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Battaglia can do to turn this around?
Battaglia wants to sweep here but Fabinho controlling him for the moment.
Battaglia pulls Fabinho in to control the position.
Fabinho slips nicely into half guard.
Fabinho is keen to just control but Battaglia is a slippery customer.
Fabinho 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.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Fabinho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Battaglia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Fabinho drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Battaglia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fabinho has Battaglia in his guard.#REVB#
Fabinho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Battaglia's guard. #REVR#
Fabinho throws an elbow that misses. Battaglia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fabinho's guard. Nice move by Battaglia!#REVB#
Battaglia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fabinho's head.#SUB#
Fabinho is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Battaglia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fabinho wants to control but Battaglia is keeping busy.
Battaglia wants to control but Fabinho is keeping him busy.
Fabinho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Fabinho looking for submissions off his back.
Battaglia lands strikes from half guard.
Battaglia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fabinho wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Fabinho is staying active underneath Battaglia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Battaglia is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Battaglia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fabinho is looking to escape.
Fabinho tries to hold on but Battaglia postures up.
Fabinho is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Xtreme Black House, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battaglia raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fabinho can't escape the position.
Fabinho bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marco Battaglia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other 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#
Fabinho misses with a body shot.
Battaglia thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fabinho if he has to take too many more of those.
Battaglia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fabinho is fending him off so far but Battaglia persists. Nope, Fabinho circles away and we're back to standing.
Fabinho looks to land a left hand but Battaglia moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Fabinho forces Battaglia back against the cage and clinches.
Fabinho lands with a right to the head.
Fabinho takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fabinho.
Fabinho has a couple of punches blocked by Battaglia.
Fabinho gets underhooks to prevent Battaglia's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho stops a takedown attempt from Battaglia.
Roberto Fabinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Battaglia.
Fabinho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Battaglia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fabinho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Battaglia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fabinho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Battaglia tries to work over Fabinho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battaglia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Fabinho. #T1#
Battaglia scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fabinho.
Fabinho lands a shoulder strike.
Fabinho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Fabinho.
Fabinho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fabinho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fabinho struggles to land a body shot inside as Battaglia controls his hands. #TD#
Fabinho has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Battaglia clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Fabinho is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Battaglia is defending well though. Fabinho let's go of the attempt for now.
Battaglia wants to control his opponent's hands but Fabinho gets his hands free. #SUB#
Battaglia is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Battaglia is taking damage to the body and head. #T2#
Fabinho struggling to land strikes to the head as Battaglia covers up.
Battaglia tries to break free.
Fabinho avoiding Battaglia 's attempts to control his hands.
Fabinho is punishing Battaglia with some ground and pound.
Fabinho controlling well, preventing Battaglia from escaping the position. #SUB#
Battaglia is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Fabinho thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Roberto Fabinho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
I would not like to be Battaglia right now.
Fabinho is looking to control Battaglia but Battaglia is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
What can Battaglia do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Battaglia tries to escape the position.
Marco Battaglia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Battaglia is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fabinho controlling the positon.
Battaglia is really stuck here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Fabinho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fabinho 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Roberto Fabinho!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Roberto Fabinho!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Roberto Fabinho!

Roberto Fabinho wins by unanimous decision!
Roberto Fabinho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CMMA 94 Olsen vs Rockefeller
Date: Apr 04, 2021

#R1#
Fabinho 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.
Fabinho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murdock moves away from the strike by Fabinho.
Fabinho slips under a jab from Murdock.
Murdock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fabinho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murdock.
Fabinho attempts a counter takedown but Murdock avoids it well and moves away.
Fabinho has been working on his balance at Xtreme Black House, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Murdock.
Charles Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fabinho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murdock.
Fabinho scores with a jab to the body.
Fabinho ducks under a wild hook from Murdock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho misses with a wild body shot.
Murdock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murdock. Fabinho does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fabinho.#T1#
Fabinho misses the shot to the body.
Murdock misses with a straight right.
Murdock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fabinho has a takedown stuffed.
Murdock scores with a jab. Fabinho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fabinho staying out of range there.
Fabinho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Murdock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murdock. Fabinho does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Murdock misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Fabinho misses
and Fabinho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fabinho tries for a takedown but Murdock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fabinho misses with a straight left.
Murdock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fabinho. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fabinho works Murdock's body with a nice hook.
Murdock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fabinho moves away.
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!
Murdock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fabinho moves away.
Fabinho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murdock's head.
Murdock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fabinho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Fabinho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fabinho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murdock's head.#TD#
Fabinho fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Murdock to the ground. Fabinho is now in Murdock's guard.
Murdock wants to stand but Fabinho is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabinho trying to control but Murdock is working from the bottom.
Fabinho is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murdock wants to stand but Fabinho is controlling the position.
Murdock wants to sweep here but Fabinho controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Murdock is adopting a defensive guard.
Fabinho throwing strikes from guard but Murdock blocks nicely.
Fabinho trying to control but Murdock is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fabinho dips to his left and cracks Murdock with an uppercut!
Murdock misses the shot to the body.
Fabinho tries for a takedown but Murdock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murdock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fabinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Charles Murdock will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Murdock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murdock looks to land a right hand but Fabinho moved out of range.
Fabinho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murdock moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Murdock misses the target.
Murdock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murdock scores with a hook to the body. Fabinho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fabinho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murdock throws a looping overhand right but Fabinho ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho slips a jab from Murdock.
Fabinho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fabinho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murdock.
Fabinho has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Murdock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murdock slaps away a takedown attempt from Fabinho, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fabinho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murdock.
Murdock's coach down at Gunner's School of Combat was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Murdock's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice defenses there by Fabinho.
Fabinho connects with the punch.
Murdock throws a body punch but Fabinho moves out of range.
Fabinho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Fabinho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murdock.
Fabinho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murdock.
Fabinho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murdock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fabinho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murdock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fabinho somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Murdock as Fabinho shoots in.
Murdock throws a hook but Fabinho avoids it easily.
Fabinho feinted with a counter takedown.
Murdock throws a hook to the side of Fabinho's head but Fabinho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murdock throws a jab when Fabinho was well out of range.
Murdock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Fabinho throws a body shot but no joy.
Fabinho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murdock works Fabinho's body with a nice hook.
Murdock looks to land a left hand but Fabinho moved out of range nicely.
Fabinho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murdock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fabinho feinted with a counter takedown.
Murdock just misses with a punch to the body.
Fabinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big right from Murdock misses.
A jab from Murdock does it's job there.
Murdock blocks a jab.
Fabinho takes a swing at Murdock's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Fabinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fabinho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murdock.
Murdock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murdock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Murdock drives through and clinches with Fabinho against the cage.
Murdock throws a head punch that misses.
Murdock keeps control of Fabinho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murdock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murdock has a couple of punches blocked by Fabinho.
Fabinho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as Fabinho controls his hands.
Murdock keeps control of Fabinho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murdock working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Murdock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Murdock misses with a hook #TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Fabinho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fabinho wants to pass the guard but Murdock is defending well.
Murdock trying to control here.
Fabinho wants to pass the guard but Murdock is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho passes to full mount!
Fabinho won't let Murdock get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T1#
Fabinho in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fabinho lands a couple of good shots and Murdock has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Murdock is in bad spot here.
Fabinho throwing sloppy strikes.
Murdock tries to break free.
Murdock is trying to get back to his feet but Fabinho has full control of the position and if anything, Murdock has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Murdock showing good submission defense here.
Murdock is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fabinho. #SUB#
Murdock defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fabinho's arms.
Roberto Fabinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The referee is taking a good look at Murdock as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Fabinho!
Fabinho biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB#
Fabinho is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Murdock has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Fabinho lands strikes to the head. #ES2#
Murdock manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. #T3#
Murdock closes the distance but Fabinho moves to the side #TD#
and Fabinho counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Fabinho drops back looking for a leg! Murdock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murdock manages to kick Fabinho off! Fabinho jumps back into Murdock's guard.
Murdock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murdock 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.
Fabinho postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fabinho looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Murdock is looking to stand up but Fabinho isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Murdock uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fabinho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charles Murdock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murdock misses with a straight left.
Fabinho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murdock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fabinho.
Fabinho connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fabinho moves out of range as Murdock strikes.
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fabinho.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Fabinho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murdock 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roberto Fabinho!
Roberto Fabinho opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: CMMA 80 Camara vs Thompson
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Fabinho saw that one coming.
Kushnirov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fabinho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kushnirov tries to avoid it but Fabinho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kushnirov to the ground. Kushnirov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kushnirov misses with a looping left.
Fabinho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kushnirov.
Fabinho feinted with a counter takedown.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Fabinho saw that one coming.
Fabinho tries to counter with a takedown but Kushnirov is quick to defend against it.
Kushnirov looks to land a left hand but Fabinho moved out of range nicely.
Kushnirov dips to his left and cracks Fabinho with an uppercut!
Kushnirov slips a straight right by Fabinho.
Fabinho tries to bum rush Kushnirov with a series of wild strikes but Kushnirov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kushnirov missing with a left hand there. Fabinho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kushnirov misses with a wild body shot.
Fabinho defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov moves out of range of the strikes.
Fabinho throws a lazy right hand but Kushnirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kushnirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Fabinho.
Jab, jab by Kushnirov - just one landing.
Fabinho slips a straight right by Kushnirov.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fabinho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kushnirov missing with a left hand there. Fabinho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Fabinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kushnirov manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kushnirov avoids the body shot from Fabinho.
Nice uppercut there from Kushnirov.
Fabinho looks to land a right hand but Kushnirov moved out of range.
Fabinho moves out of range as Kushnirov strikes.
A big left from Kushnirov misses.
Kushnirov punishes Fabinho's body with a nice straight punch.
Kushnirov misses the jab.
Fabinho slips a jab from Kushnirov.
Nice jab there from Kushnirov.
Fabinho shoots for a double leg takedown but Kushnirov sprawls well. He's pushed Fabinho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kushnirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fabinho.
Fabinho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Kushnirov misses.
Kushnirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fabinho moves away.
Some wild striking there from Fabinho.
Kushnirov misses with the combination. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kushnirov throws a looping overhand right but Fabinho ducks down to avoid it.
Ilya Kushnirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fabinho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov with a nice cross.
Kushnirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fabinho slips a jab from Kushnirov.
Fabinho feinted with a counter takedown.
Fabinho fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fabinho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fabinho.
Kushnirov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fabinho throws a hook to the side of Kushnirov's head but Kushnirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fabinho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kushnirov defends it nicely.
Kushnirov digs a good body shot into Fabinho's ribs.#T3#
Fabinho misses with a looping right.
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kushnirov as he avoids it easily.
Kushnirov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kushnirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kushnirov cracks a nice hook into Fabinho's ribs.
Kushnirov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fabinho.
Kushnirov throws an overhand right that lands on Fabinho's shoulder, as Fabinho tries to avoid the shot.
Fabinho missing with a left hand there. Kushnirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fabinho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Fabinho misses.
Fabinho connects with a right hand. Kushnirov shakes it off.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but Fabinho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kushnirov missing with a left hand there. Fabinho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fabinho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kushnirov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Kushnirov.
Fabinho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kushnirov sprawls and moves away.
Fabinho misses with a right hand
and Kushnirov counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Kushnirov scores with a three punch combo!
Kushnirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fabinho.
Fabinho defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
Kushnirov lands a glancing blow to the side of Fabinho's head.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Fabinho saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Kushnirov misses its intended target.
Kushnirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fabinho moves out of range of the strikes.
Fabinho slips under a jab from Kushnirov.
Fabinho looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.#TD#
Fabinho gets the takedown into side control.
Fabinho controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fabinho connects with a single shot there.
Fabinho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fabinho ducks under a wild hook from Kushnirov.
Fabinho feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Fabinho decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Kushnirov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nice defenses there by Fabinho.
Fabinho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kushnirov in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fabinho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kushnirov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kushnirov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kushnirov misses the target.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Fabinho moved out of range.
Fabinho shoots in and drives through. Kushnirov sprawls well.
Fabinho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Kushnirov staying out of range there.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fabinho.
Kushnirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fabinho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Kushnirov.
Fabinho throws a jab but it's blocked by Kushnirov.
Fabinho slips a jab from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov avoids the body shot from Fabinho.
Kushnirov scores with the left hand. Fabinho knows he should have avoided that one.
Kushnirov misses with a wild combination.
Kushnirov tests Fabinho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kushnirov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fabinho has time to react.
Fabinho throws a jab when Kushnirov was well out of range.
Kushnirov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kushnirov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Kushnirov misses. #T2#
Kushnirov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kushnirov lands a jab.
Fabinho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kushnirov with a hook.
Kushnirov misses with a two punch combination.
Fabinho attempts a counter takedown but Kushnirov avoids it well and moves away.
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
Fabinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kushnirov misses the jab.
Fabinho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kushnirov is fending him off so far but Fabinho persists. Nope, Kushnirov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fabinho throws the left hand but Kushnirov avoids the punch easily.
Fabinho shoots for a takedown but Kushnirov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fabinho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kushnirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kushnirov missing with a left hand there. Fabinho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fabinho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kushnirov lands with a right hand.
Kushnirov swinging wildly here.
Fabinho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
A slow jab from Kushnirov misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fabinho, as that shot connected.
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
Kushnirov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fabinho throws out the jab.
Fabinho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kushnirov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Fabinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fabinho avoids the body shot from Kushnirov.
Fabinho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kushnirov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fabinho fails to land the takedown.
Kushnirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kushnirov lands a jab to Fabinho's midsection.
Fabinho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kushnirov avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Fabinho throws a jab but it's blocked by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws out a powerful jab.
Fabinho staying out of range there.
Fabinho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fabinho punishes Kushnirov's body with a nice straight punch.
Fabinho throws a right hand that Kushnirov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kushnirov also avoids with ease.
Fabinho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Fabinho blocks it.
Kushnirov misses the shot to the body.
Fabinho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kushnirov misses the shot to the body.
Fabinho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kushnirov cracks Fabinho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kushnirov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kushnirov lands a right hook to the body.
Kushnirov lands a jab to Fabinho's midsection.
Kushnirov sizes up Fabinho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Kushnirov does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov 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 each other 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#
Fabinho moves out of range of the strikes.
Kushnirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Fabinho.
Kushnirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fabinho.
Kushnirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kushnirov misses with a looping right.
Fabinho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kushnirov.
Fabinho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kushnirov circles away.
Kushnirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fabinho slips under a jab from Kushnirov.
Fabinho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kushnirov sprawls and moves away.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Kushnirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Fabinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice shot lands for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fabinho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kushnirov misses with a looping right.
Kushnirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kushnirov throws a jab when Fabinho was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kushnirov misses the target. #T1#
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kushnirov as he jumps to the side.
Fabinho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kushnirov.
Fabinho attempts a counter takedown but Kushnirov avoids it well and moves away.
Fabinho moves forwards but Kushnirov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fabinho throws a jab when Kushnirov was well out of range.
A big left from Kushnirov misses.
A jab from Kushnirov misses.
Fabinho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kushnirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fabinho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kushnirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Fabinho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kushnirov avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fabinho blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Fabinho.#TD#
Fabinho closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fabinho is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kushnirov! #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kushnirov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kushnirov is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kushnirov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kushnirov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fabinho is working for a guillotine from mount but Kushnirov frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Fabinho jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kushnirov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kushnirov and Fabinho has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kushnirov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fabinho asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ilya Kushnirov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Roberto Fabinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fabinho scoring with punches from side control.
Kushnirov is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Fabinho goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kushnirov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fabinho's guard! Nice work there by Kushnirov!
Kushnirov trying to control but Fabinho is working from the bottom. #T4#
Fabinho 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#
Fabinho lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fabinho in particular looking to stall.
Fabinho lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a kimura here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Kushnirov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kushnirov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Kushnirov!
Ilya Kushnirov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Roberto Fabinho had this to say: 'Man that was a tough fight. I didnï¿½t take my opponent very seriously leading up to this fight but Iï¿½ll keep going. I know Iï¿½m the most dangerous in this division and will get that gold eventually'.

Event: CMMA 66 De Minaur vs Oliveira
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Fabinho swings widly with a right hand
and Army Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Army Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fabinho 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.
Fabinho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Army Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fabinho misses with a lunging right hand
and Army Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Roberto Fabinho has been cut.#TD2#
Fabinho shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fabinho slips a nice elbow through Army Jr's hands, connecting with Army Jr's forehead.
Fabinho is trying to control. Army Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Army Jr is positioning himself well to prevent Fabinho advancing to mount.
Fabinho stalling away here and it's allowed Army Jr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1#
Fabinho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fabinho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fabinho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fabinho trying to control but Army Jr is working from the bottom.
Fabinho passes Army Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fabinho wants to take a breather but Army Jr is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fabinho in particular looking to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Fabinho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fabinho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Fabinho is looking to stall here but Army Jr recovers full guard.
Fabinho is stalling in the full guard.
Army Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fabinho on the ground.
Army Jr keeping full guard, as Fabinho tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Army Jr moves away from the strike by Fabinho.
Army Jr throws a right hand that Fabinho ducks under and follows up with a left that Fabinho also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Fabinho closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Army Jr did well to prevent Fabinho getting side control.#SUB2#
Fabinho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Fabinho misses with a head shot. Army Jr uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fabinho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Army Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fabinho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Army Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fabinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Army Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Army Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Fabinho's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Army Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Fabinho scores with a sloppy right hand. Army Jr should have avoided that one.
Fabinho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Army Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fabinho to score with a decent uppercut.
Army Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fabinho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Army Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fabinho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho cracks Army Jr with a good jab.
Fabinho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Army Jr.
Dick Army Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Army Jr staying out of range there.
Army Jr looks to land a right hand but Fabinho moved out of range.
Roberto Fabinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Army Jr misses the shot to the body.
Army Jr misses with a looping right.
Dick Army Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Army Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Army Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Army Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot by Fabinho.
Fabinho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Army Jr has time to react.
Fabinho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Army Jr is fending him off so far but Fabinho persists. Nope, Army Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Dick Army Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Fabinho.
Army Jr walks into a left hand.
Army Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fabinho manages to avoid it.
Fabinho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Army Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Army Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fabinho.
And Fabinho tries to counter it with a takedown but Army Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fabinho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Army Jr moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fabinho throws an overhand right that lands on Army Jr's shoulder, as Army Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Army Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Army Jr loads up on a big right hand but Fabinho slips the punch.#TD2#
Fabinho shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Army Jr controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Army Jr won't allow Fabinho to pass to mount. #T3#
Fabinho trying to control from half guard but Army Jr is working away.
Fabinho trying to control from Army Jr's half guard. Army Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fabinho trying to control but Army Jr is working from the bottom.
Fabinho passes Army Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fabinho is trying to control. Army Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fabinho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fabinho works his way into full mount!
Army Jr holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fabinho tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Army Jr is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Army Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roberto Fabinho's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Fabinho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Army Jr defends well and Fabinho ends up having to push Army Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Army Jr walks into a straight right hand from Fabinho.
Fabinho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fabinho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Army Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Fabinho.
Army Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fabinho.
Army Jr misses the shot to the body.
Army Jr looks to land a left hand but Fabinho moved out of range nicely.
Army Jr needs to keep his hands up - Fabinho had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Fabinho.
Fabinho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Army Jr.
A counter left hand to the body from Army Jr misses its target.
Fabinho connects with a body shot that sends Army Jr's belly button to the back.
Nice straight punches there by Army Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Army Jr.#T1#
Army Jr misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Army Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fabinho cracks Army Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Army Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fabinho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Army Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Fabinho's shoulder, as Fabinho tries to avoid the shot.
Fabinho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Fabinho misses its intended target.
Fabinho throws a jab but it's blocked by Army Jr.
Army Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Army Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fabinho.
An attempted straight right counter from Army Jr misses the target.
Army Jr slips under a jab.
It looked like Army Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dick Army Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fabinho ducks under a wild hook from Army Jr.
Fabinho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Army Jr momentarily.
Army Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Army Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fabinho throws a lazy uppercut
and Army Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fabinho swings widly with a right hand
and Army Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fabinho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fabinho misses with a looping right.
Fabinho thuds a left hand into Army Jr's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fabinho. Army Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Army Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fabinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Army Jr is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Fabinho misses the shot to the body.
Army Jr throwing a counter right hand but Fabinho manages to avoid it.
Army Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fabinho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Army Jr moves away.
Fabinho misses with a series of wild punches.
Roberto Fabinho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Some wild striking there from Fabinho.
Fabinho connects with a right hand. Army Jr shakes it off.
Fabinho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fabinho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
A big left from Army Jr misses.
Fabinho misses with a hook. Army Jr ducked under it nicely.
Fabinho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fabinho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fabinho misses with a takedown attempt
and Army Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Fabinho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Army Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Army Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fabinho works Army Jr's body with a nice hook.
Army Jr misses with a looping left.
Army Jr misses with an uppercut. Fabinho saw that one coming.
Fabinho misses with a shot to the body
and Fabinho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fabinho throws a hook to the side of Army Jr's head but Army Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Fabinho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fabinho 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Fabinho!
Roberto Fabinho took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Dick Army Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry dad, please dont beat me!'.

Event: CMMA 53 Torres vs Longchain
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Fabinho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Leon goes for a double leg but Fabinho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fabinho continues to drive forward.#CL#
Fabinho has managed to clinch.
Leon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leon takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Leon gets control of Fabinho's arms and successfully pulls guard. Leon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fabinho looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Leon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fabinho pushing down on Leon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fabinho is working for a submission of some sort.
Fabinho trying to mount his opponent but Leon defends it. #T1#
Leon wants to get back to his feet.
Fabinho trying to control the action but Leon is working from the bottom.
Fabinho takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Leon is pressing down on Fabinho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Leon keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fabinho is really struggling to control Leon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Leon 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Leon keeping full guard, as Fabinho tries to pass.
Leon keeping moving, preventing Fabinho from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Leon is looking to clinch but Fabinho is avoiding it.
Fabinho avoids the body shot from Leon.
Leon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fabinho throws a body punch but Leon moves out of range.
Fabinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leon manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Leon darts in and clinches Fabinho up against the cage.#T3#
Leon is trying to pull guard but Fabinho has him pressed against the cage.
Roberto Fabinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Leon.
Leon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fabinho just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Leon pulls Fabinho into guard.
Leon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leon keeping full guard, as Fabinho tries to pass.
Fabinho wanted to stand there but Leon had control of the position.
Leon wants to get back to his feet but Fabinho passes into half guard.
Fabinho works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Fabinho wants to finish this one by submission but Leon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fabinho. #T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Fabinho there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Leon can't escape the position. #SU#
Fabinho stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Fabinho scores with a jab to the head. #TD#
Fabinho closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leon is trying to stand up here but Fabinho is controlling him well. #SUB#
Fabinho is working for a kimura but Leon is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabinho prevents Leon from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fabinho misses with a straight left.
Leon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fabinho throws a right and a left that Leon avoids nicely.
Fabinho moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fabinho lands a body shot.
Fabinho moves in looking to clinch but Leon pushes him off.
Fabinho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fabinho cracks a nice hook into Leon's ribs.
Fabinho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leon shoots in but Fabinho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fabinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fabinho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leon.
Leon defending well as Fabinho loads up on a big left hand.
Roberto Fabinho is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Fabinho finds it's way through Leon's defenses. #T1#
Fabinho lands a right hook to the body.
Fabinho tries to clinch but Leon is having none of it. #TD#
Fabinho changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Leon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fabinho trying to control the action but Leon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fabinho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Leon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fabinho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Fabinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leon keeps working.
Fabinho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leon can do to turn this around?
Leon is trying to buck Fabinho off.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fabinho is looking to take a break and control but Leon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Leon is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fabinho has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Leon is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Leon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fabinho slips under a jab from Leon.
Fabinho scores with a nice right hand.
Leon tries to clinch up.
Fabinho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Leon.
Fabinho throws a looping overhand right but Leon ducks down to avoid it.
Leon throws out a counter right but Fabinho avoids it with no problem.
Leon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Leon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fabinho.
Leon tries to close the distance and clinch but Fabinho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fabinho throws a big counter combination but Leon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fabinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leon throws a right and a left that Fabinho avoids nicely.
Leon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fabinho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fabinho 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.
Fabinho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leon takes a swing at Fabinho's ribcage but misses.
Fabinho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leon's head backwards.
Leon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leon misses with a left hand #TD#
and Fabinho counters with a takedown into side control.
Leon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fabinho is looking to take a break and control but Leon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho 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#
No luck for Leon with that takedown attempt.
Fabinho throwing a counter right hand but Leon manages to avoid it.
Fabinho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Fabinho looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Leon!
Fabinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leon keeps working.
Leon pushes Fabinho away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fabinho gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Fabinho is trying to get an arm triangle but Leon is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leon is pushing Fabinho's head away, looking to escape. Fabinho manages to hold on to the position though.#T1##SUB#
Fabinho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Leon trying to remain calm as Fabinho controls from the top position.
Leon wants to get back to his feet.
Roberto Fabinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leon gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Fabinho thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ace Leon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fabinho sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Leon trying desperately to get to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabinho landing strikes from the mount.
Leon is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Leon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fabinho sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T3##SU#
Fabinho is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
A jab lands there for Fabinho.
Fabinho closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fabinho lands a lovely overhand right.
No luck for Leon with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Fabinho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Leon fails to land.
Fabinho avoiding damage as Leon throws knees to the body.
Leon is trying to pull guard but Fabinho turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Roberto Fabinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Leon.
Fabinho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leon takes a shot to the head.
Leon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fabinho to keep the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Fabinho successfully pulls guard.
Roberto Fabinho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Fabinho managing to control the position.
Fabinho's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Leon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fabinho is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leon with a nice head shot there.
Fabinho is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Fabinho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fabinho 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Fabinho!
In his post fight interview, Roberto Fabinho started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CACC 123: Declan vs Priest
Date: Sep 26, 2020

193 cm
19 yrs
215 lbs

180 cm
20 yrs
177 lbs

Fabinho

Mondragon

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Roberto Fabinho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Mondragon closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Mondragon has picked Fabinho up - he's going for a ride! Mondragon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fabinho (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon is thwarting Fabinho's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mondragon prevents Fabinho from improving his position.
Fabinho trying to control here.
Fabinho is staying active underneath Mondragon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon is taking a breather. Fabinho 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.
Mondragon is keen to just control but Fabinho is a slippery customer.#T1#
Mondragon moves into full mount! Fabinho won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fabinho (0) vs (5) Mondragon
Fabinho sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fabinho wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fabinho is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mondragon tries to pass to full mount but Fabinho defends it. #SUB#
Fabinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Fabinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Fabinho is trying to get back to full guard.
Fabinho wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Fabinho'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.#T3#
Mondragon controlling the pace.
Fabinho is controlling Mondragon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mondragon not doing much here.
Fabinho tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.#T4#
Still in half guard, Mondragon seems content to control.#SUB#
Fabinho looking for submissions off his back.
Mondragon prevents Fabinho from improving his position.
Fabinho trying to control but Mondragon postures up.
Fabinho trying to get back to full guard but Mondragon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fabinho (0) vs (8) Mondragon
Fabinho tries to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away. #T5#
Mondragon tries to control but Fabinho wriggling away.
Fabinho is trying to reverse the position but instead Mondragon has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Fabinho (0) vs (11) Mondragon
Fabinho trying to control but not successfully.
Mondragon is hanging on to Fabinho's back as he tries to escape. #T6#
Fabinho trying to control the position but Mondragon manages to sink in the hooks.
Mondragon is looking to control Fabinho but Fabinho is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Fabinho's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fabinho wants to control his opponent's hands but Mondragon gets his hands free.
Mondragon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Fabinho tries to escape the position.
Mondragon is not going to allow Fabinho to sit and survive in this position. #T7#
Fabinho rolls, trying to escape but Mondragon keeps control of the position.
Mondragon not allowing Fabinho to control his hands.
Mondragon controls the action.
Fabinho trying to control the hands but Mondragon breaks the grip.
Mondragon biding his time, looking for the opening. #T8#
Mondragon trying to control momentarily.
Fabinho trying to control but not successfully.
Fabinho is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fabinho breaks Mondragon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fabinho (2) vs (11) Mondragon#T9#
Fabinho looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Fabinho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mondragon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fabinho (2) vs (13) Mondragon
Fabinho wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy.
Mondragon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
Fabinho is trying to get back to full guard.
Fabinho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mondragon is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Fabinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mondragon is trying to control the action in half guard but Fabinho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Mondragon is controlling the pace.
Mondragon trying to control from half guard but Fabinho is working away.
Fabinho is trying to control but can't.
Mondragon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T12#
Fabinho has a hand on Mondragon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mondragon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fabinho (2) vs (16) Mondragon
Fabinho tries to hold on but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fabinho is looking to get to half guard.
Mondragon avoids the attempt from Fabinho to control.
Mondragon controlling his opponent. #T13#
Mondragon trying to control but Fabinho is having none of it.
Fabinho tries to hold on but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon trying to control but Fabinho is having none of it.
Mondragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Fabinho tries to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
Mondragon is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mondragon looking to control but Fabinho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 16 to 2.
A victorious Esteban Mondragon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CACC BLUE BELT BLUES CARD 4
Date: Aug 25, 2020

193 cm
19 yrs
215 lbs

165 cm
18 yrs
152 lbs

Fabinho

Bach

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Roberto Fabinho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Sebastian Bach!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bach has Fabinho up against the ropes in a clinch. #TD2#
Bach gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fabinho regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fabinho (0) vs (2) Bach
Bach postures up. #SUB#
Fabinho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bach can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bach must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fabinho is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fabinho working a defensive guard here.
Fabinho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bach's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fabinho (2) vs (2) Bach
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bach working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fabinho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fabinho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bach keeping moving, preventing Fabinho from controlling successfully. #T1#
Fabinho won't allow Bach to sweep him here.
Fabinho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fabinho (5) vs (2) Bach
Bach is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Fabinho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bach knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fabinho is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Fabinho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Bach's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bach sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fabinho not doing much here.
Bach won't allow Fabinho to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Bach is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fabinho pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Fabinho is working for a kimura but Bach is defending it quite comfortably.
Fabinho sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fabinho is looking to advance position but Bach won't allow it.
Fabinho prevents Bach from improving his position.#T4##SUB#
Fabinho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bach is just riding it out for now. Fabinho eventually gives up the hold.
We've been hearing good reports from Fabinho'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.#SUB2#
Bach looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a kimura but Bach is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fabinho to get the leverage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bach wants to control but Fabinho is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Fabinho wants to work for an arm triangle but Bach is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fabinho perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5#
Fabinho trying to control the action but Bach is working from the bottom.
Bach is looking to improve his position.
Fabinho moves into full mount! Bach won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fabinho (8) vs (2) Bach#SUB#
Fabinho working for a guillotine from mount but Bach is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Fabinho with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T6#
Bach is squirming around, avoiding Fabinho's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Fabinho goes for an armbar but Bach turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bach.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fabinho (8) vs (4) Bach
Bach trying to control but Fabinho is working from the bottom.
Fabinho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7##SUB#
Fabinho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bach can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Fabinho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bach gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fabinho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fabinho keeping moving, preventing Bach from controlling successfully.
Fabinho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a triangle but Bach pushes his legs off easily. #T8##SUB#
Fabinho is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bach rolls with it to try and escape but Fabinho cranks on the arm and Bach is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roberto Fabinho!

Event: CACC 110
Date: Aug 01, 2020

193 cm
18 yrs
215 lbs

190 cm
22 yrs
186 lbs

Fabinho

Dent

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Roberto Fabinho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bobby Dent!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Dent fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fabinho to the ground. Dent is now in Fabinho's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fabinho (0) vs (2) Dent
Dent looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Dent drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dent jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Fabinho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dent defends it easily.#SUB#
Dent avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Dent avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dent postures up. #SUB#
Fabinho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fabinho is tightening it up a little... Dent has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dent reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dent taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fabinho!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roberto Fabinho!

Event: CACC 106
Date: Jul 11, 2020

190 cm
18 yrs
190 lbs

193 cm
18 yrs
215 lbs

Battaglia

Fabinho

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marco Battaglia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roberto Fabinho!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Battaglia but Battaglia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Battaglia tries to counter with a takedown but Fabinho is quick to defend against it.
Nice takedown defense from Battaglia. No joy for Fabinho on that attempt.
Battaglia tries to counter with a takedown but Fabinho is quick to defend against it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fabinho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fabinho tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Battaglia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Battaglia looking to score a takedown here. Fabinho is defending well but Battaglia drives through and ends up in Fabinho's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Battaglia (2) vs (0) Fabinho
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battaglia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Battaglia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fabinho on the ground.
Battaglia wants to control from the top but Fabinho keeps moving. #T1#
Fabinho working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Fabinho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Battaglia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Battaglia looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Battaglia has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fabinho to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Battaglia is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fabinho pulls down on the head and he's put Battaglia to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roberto Fabinho!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown but Jozinovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Jozinovic has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fabinho is trying to keep an underhook but Jozinovic manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Jozinovic stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Fabinho to get to his feet. #CL2#
Jozinovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jozinovic as Fabinho tries to tie him up.
Jozinovic gets through Fabinho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jozinovic lands with a left to the head.
Fabinho tries to pull guard but Jozinovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fabinho fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jozinovic lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Jozinovic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jozinovic lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Jozinovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jozinovic leaning against his opponent.
Jozinovic lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jozinovic. #BC2#
Jozinovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Jozinovic forces Fabinho back against the cage and clinches.
Jozinovic pushes Fabinho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fabinho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short left from Jozinovic.
A right hand to the body from Jozinovic.
A right hand to the body from Jozinovic.
Fabinho is breathing heavily.
Jozinovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fabinho is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jozinovic is keeping busy.
Jozinovic lands a left hand. #T2#
Fabinho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jozinovic smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Jozinovic forces Fabinho back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalling in the clinch from Jozinovic.
Jozinovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fabinho backwards. #BC2#
Jozinovic manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Jozinovic closes the distance and clinches.
Jozinovic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jozinovic.
Jozinovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Jozinovic.
Fabinho is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jozinovic to keep the fight standing.
Jozinovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fabinho backwards.
Fabinho is trying to pull guard but Jozinovic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Jozinovic lands with a light punch inside.
Jozinovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jozinovic.
Jozinovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Jozinovic presses Fabinho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jozinovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Jozinovic.
Fabinho jumps guard but Jozinovic stands there with Fabinho around his waist. Fabinho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jozinovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Fabinho backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Jozinovic.
Jozinovic gets through Fabinho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jozinovic lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Jozinovic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jozinovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Jozinovic scores with a shot to the side of Fabinho's head.
Jozinovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Fabinho fails to pull guard.
Jozinovic effectively controlling the action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Jozinovic.
Jozinovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Come on Jozinovic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Still in the clinch, Jozinovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Jozinovic.
Fabinho takes a shot to the head.
Jozinovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Jozinovic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Jozinovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josip Jozinovic dominated that round.
That's time! Fabinho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Jozinovic closes the distance and pushes Fabinho back into the cage.#BC2#
Jozinovic breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Jozinovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jozinovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fabinho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jozinovic smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Jozinovic clinches.
Fabinho is trying to pull guard but Jozinovic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jozinovic lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jozinovic digs a right hand into Fabinho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fabinho's gas tank.
Jozinovic scores with a shot to the side of Fabinho's head.
Jozinovic lands a right hand.
Stalling in the clinch from Jozinovic.
A body shot lands from Jozinovic. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Jozinovic.
Jozinovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fabinho avoids it.
Jozinovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Jozinovic.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jozinovic.
Fabinho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jozinovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fabinho backwards.
Jozinovic pushes Fabinho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Jozinovic.
Fabinho jumps guard but Jozinovic stands there with Fabinho around his waist. Fabinho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jozinovic lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Jozinovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fabinho backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jozinovic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jozinovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Jozinovic lands a shot to the body.
Josip Jozinovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jozinovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Jozinovic.
Good body shot from Jozinovic.
A bit of stalling here from Jozinovic.
Jozinovic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fabinho takes a shot to the head.
Jozinovic pushes Fabinho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jozinovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Jozinovic on the inside.
Jozinovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Jozinovic.
Jozinovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Jozinovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jozinovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jozinovic.
A hook to the body from Jozinovic.
Jozinovic scores with a hook to the body.
Jozinovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fabinho.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jozinovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fabinho backwards.
Jozinovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fabinhos head.
A nice left hand lands by Jozinovic.
A short right from Jozinovic.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jozinovic.
Jozinovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fabinho backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jozinovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jozinovic scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
A short right from Jozinovic.
Jozinovic slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Jozinovic.
Jozinovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fabinho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jozinovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jozinovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fabinho or not.
Jozinovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jozinovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fabinho backwards.
Fabinho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jozinovic digs a right hand into Fabinho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fabinho's gas tank.
Jozinovic pushes Fabinho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Jozinovic.
Jozinovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fabinho backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jozinovic lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josip Jozinovic 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Fabinho gets tackled into the cage by Jozinovic. Jozinovic maintains the clinch.
Jozinovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fabinho.
Jozinovic gets through Fabinho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jozinovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jozinovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jozinovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fabinho trying to stall but Jozinovic improves his position.
A short body shot lands from Jozinovic as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Jozinovic.
Jozinovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jozinovic.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jozinovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jozinovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Fabinho backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Jozinovic lands a body punch.
Fabinho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jozinovic - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Jozinovic on the inside.
Fabinho takes a shot to the head.
Jozinovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fabinho backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jozinovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jozinovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fabinho backwards.
Fabinho tries to pull guard but Jozinovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Fabinho drops back down to his feet.
Jozinovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Jozinovic.
Josip Jozinovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Jozinovic lands a right hand.
Jozinovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jozinovic slows down the pace here.
Jozinovic pushes Fabinho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jozinovic cracks Fabinho with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Jozinovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jozinovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jozinovic pushes Fabinho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jozinovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fabinho backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jozinovic.
Fabinho fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
Jozinovic scores with a shot to the side of Fabinho's head.
Jozinovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jozinovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jozinovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jozinovic lands with a right to the head.
Jozinovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fabinho.
Jozinovic lands a body shot.
Jozinovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jozinovic.
Jozinovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fabinhos head.
Jozinovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fabinho looking to slow down the pace here.
Fabinho jumps guard but Jozinovic stands there with Fabinho around his waist. Fabinho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
A short right from Jozinovic on the inside.
Jozinovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fabinhos head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jozinovic digs a right hand into Fabinho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fabinho's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Jozinovic.
Roberto Fabinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jozinovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Jozinovic lands a shoulder strike.
Jozinovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Jozinovic.
Fabinho working aggressively here.
Jozinovic pushes Fabinho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jozinovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fabinho swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josip Jozinovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jozinovic 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josip Jozinovic!

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