Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CMMA 177 Zaintashara v Yarboro
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1##TD#
Hohenthal drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Khojastehpour bucks up and tries to throw Hohenthal off but instead Hohenthal has got his back!
Khojastehpour is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Hohenthal has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hohenthal has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hohenthal off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Khojastehpour is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hohenthal lands shots from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Hohenthal is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Khojastehpour has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Khojastehpour really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hohenthal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hohenthal has Khojastehpour flattened out and is raining down punches. #T1#
Hohenthal lands with a hammerfist to the side of Khojastehpour's head.#SUB#
Hohenthal looking for the RNC.
Hohenthal lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Khojastehpour is trapped and Hohenthal is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Khojastehpour tries to break free.
Khojastehpour is trying to stand back up.
Hohenthal is landing with strikes from the back.
Khojastehpour covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Hohenthal trying to control.
Hohenthal 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.
Hohenthal has Khojastehpour flattened out and is raining down punches. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohenthal just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohenthal punches Khojastehpour on the ear.
Hohenthal is punishing Khojastehpour with strikes - can he finish him?!
Khojastehpour trying to control but not successfully.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hohenthal. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Hohenthal lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Hohenthal.
Khojastehpour wants to get back to his feet.
Hohenthal has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohenthal cracks Khojastehpour with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Khojastehpour from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #ROC#Khojastehpour is rocked!
Hohenthal controlling from the back.
Khojastehpour is still in real trouble! Can Hohenthal finish him?
Khojastehpour wants to get back to his feet.
Khojastehpour seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Hohenthal not allowing Khojastehpour to control his hands. #ES2#
Khojastehpour manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Khojastehpour throws a head kick but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Hohenthal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Khojastehpour keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hohenthal.
A left and a right from Hohenthal both land. Nice combination.
Khojastehpour throws a head kick that misses.
Khojastehpour fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hohenthal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khojastehpour.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Hohenthal scores with a four punch combination!
Hohenthal takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.
Hohenthal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khojastehpour on the side of the head.
Khojastehpour takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khojastehpour tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Hohenthal blocks a head kick by Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Khojastehpour tries a head kick but it misses.
Khojastehpour will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khojastehpour tries to land a leg kick but Hohenthal saw it coming and moves away.
Hohenthal jabs Khojastehpour to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khojastehpour defending well as Hohenthal loads up on a big left hand.
Hohenthal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Khojastehpour stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khojastehpour walks into a straight right hand from Hohenthal.
Some wild striking there from Khojastehpour.
Hohenthal connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khojastehpour takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Hohenthal rushes Khojastehpour and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hohenthal scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Hohenthal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Khojastehpour to the mat! Khojastehpour manages to get full guard.
Hohenthal is in close to Khojastehpour's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hohenthal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khojastehpour can do to turn this around?
Khojastehpour wants to stand but Hohenthal is controlling the position.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Khojastehpour keeps moving.
Hohenthal chips away with some ground and pound.
Hohenthal working some strikes from top position.
Hohenthal trying to control but Khojastehpour is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal 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.
Hohenthal prevents Khojastehpour from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Hohenthal landing some decent shots from guard.
Hohenthal postures up and lands a big shot to Khojastehpour's brow.
Khojastehpour is trying to control the position but Hohenthal postures up.
Hohenthal lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hohenthal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hohenthal won't allow Khojastehpour to sweep him here.
Hohenthal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Khojastehpour keeps moving.
Hohenthal landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Hohenthal won't allow Khojastehpour to get back to his feet.
Hohenthal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Khojastehpour's guard.
Khojastehpour wants to get back to his feet.
Hohenthal slips a nice elbow through Khojastehpour's hands, connecting with Khojastehpour's forehead.
Hohenthal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hohenthal wants to free his trapped foot but Khojastehpour is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nice strikes from Hohenthal there. #T3#
Hohenthal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lennart Hohenthal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hohenthal is keen to just control but Khojastehpour is a slippery customer.
Khojastehpour missing with punches from the bottom.
Khojastehpour has hold of Hohenthal's hands but Hohenthal slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Khojastehpour trying to control from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Khojastehpour can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hohenthal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hohenthal trying to control the pace.
Hohenthal passes to full mount!
Hohenthal is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Khojastehpour can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Khojastehpour really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Hohenthal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hohenthal scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hohenthal scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Khojastehpour?
Hohenthal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hohenthal avoids the attempt from Khojastehpour to control.
Hohenthal scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khojastehpour wants to control but Hohenthal is having none of it.
Khojastehpour is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Khojastehpour takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Khojastehpour takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A left and a right from Khojastehpour both land. Nice combination.
Khojastehpour swinging wildly here.
Hohenthal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Khojastehpour sprawls and moves away.
Khojastehpour swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khojastehpour closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Khojastehpour doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hohenthal cracks Khojastehpour with a hook to the temple - Khojastehpour is on wobbly legs here! Hohenthal swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Khojastehpour falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Hohenthal wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CMMA 161 Wagner v Kanaani
Date: Sep 24, 2021

#R1#
Garrincha takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Hobo Garrincha has been cut.
Khojastehpour avoids the body shot from Garrincha.
Garrincha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khojastehpour misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khojastehpour throws a head kick that misses.
Garrincha was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reza Khojastehpour seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khojastehpour throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Garrincha connects with a body shot that sends Khojastehpour's belly button to the back.
Khojastehpour feints and then cracks Garrincha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garrincha down.
Khojastehpour tries to clinch but Garrincha is having none of it.
Khojastehpour takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Khojastehpour misses with a double jab.
Garrincha blocks a head kick by Khojastehpour.
Garrincha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garrincha misses with a body shot.
Khojastehpour keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garrincha.
Khojastehpour takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Khojastehpour tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garrincha lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Khojastehpour looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garrincha avoids the head kick by Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garrincha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garrincha misses with a knee strike.
Garrincha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garrincha taking a breather.
Garrincha content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Khojastehpour breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garrincha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khojastehpour takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Khojastehpour uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrincha.
Khojastehpour tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hobo Garrincha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khojastehpour waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garrincha.
A little feinted left hand from Garrincha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garrincha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khojastehpour looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khojastehpour wants to clinch up but Garrincha keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Khojastehpour darts in and clinches Garrincha up against the cage.#BC2#
Khojastehpour breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khojastehpour throws a head kick that misses.
Garrincha misses with an uppercut. Khojastehpour saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Khojastehpour.
Garrincha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Khojastehpour bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khojastehpour is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Garrincha avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
A head kick misses from Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour throws a nice looking combination but Garrincha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khojastehpour avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khojastehpour plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Garrincha throws a series of punches but Khojastehpour avoids them all with ease.
Khojastehpour is looking for the big counter here.
Khojastehpour pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Khojastehpour throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Khojastehpour tries to clinch there but Garrincha circles away.
Garrincha connects with a nice looking jab.
Garrincha lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC#Khojastehpour is rocked!
Khojastehpour tries to close the distance and clinch but Garrincha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khojastehpour is still on wobbly legs! Can Garrincha finish him?
Khojastehpour goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!#CL2#
Khojastehpour clinches with his opponent. #T4##BC#
Garrincha manages to break the clinch.
Khojastehpour seems to have recovered his senses.
Khojastehpour tries to clinch but Garrincha is having none of it.
Khojastehpour throws a head kick but Garrincha moves out of range.
Garrincha cracks Khojastehpour with a good jab.
Some wild striking there from Garrincha.
Khojastehpour throws a series of strikes that have Garrincha backpedaling.
Khojastehpour tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garrincha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khojastehpour looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garrincha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garrincha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khojastehpour moves away.
Khojastehpour takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Garrincha is looking to wear down Khojastehpour with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garrincha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khojastehpour has time to react.
Khojastehpour lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garrincha circles away quickly and effectively.
Garrincha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khojastehpour.
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 Hobo Garrincha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hobo Garrincha's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Khojastehpour tries to clinch there but Garrincha circles away.
A big right from Garrincha misses.
As Garrincha backs off Khojastehpour throws a huge counter combo but Garrincha manages to avoid it all.
Hobo Garrincha is winning the standup battle so far.
Khojastehpour throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Garrincha was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Garrincha scores with a shot to the body.
Khojastehpour throws a sloppy head kick and Garrincha moves out of range easily.
Garrincha throws a series of punches but Khojastehpour moves out of range. #CL2#
Khojastehpour instigates a clinch.
Garrincha has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Garrincha stalling in the clinch.
Garrincha lands with a left to the head.
Garrincha dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrincha struggles to land a body shot inside as Khojastehpour controls his hands.
Khojastehpour blocking some punches. #TD2#
Khojastehpour ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Khojastehpour no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Khojastehpour looking to control.
Khojastehpour looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garrincha is one step ahead there.
Garrincha pushes down on Khojastehpour's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Garrincha is looking for a kimura but Khojastehpour is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Garrincha to get the leverage.
Garrincha content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
Khojastehpour pushes Garrincha off looking to stand but Garrincha dives back in and keeps control.
Khojastehpour tries to get to full guard but Garrincha has control of the leg.
Garrincha controlling the action here.
Khojastehpour tries to roll over but Garrincha keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garrincha wants to pass to mount but Khojastehpour is defending the position.
Khojastehpour is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Khojastehpour can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Garrincha is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Garrincha seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Khojastehpour is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hobo Garrincha!
An out of breath Hobo Garrincha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CMMA 158 Warrior v McWrestler
Date: Sep 17, 2021

#R1#
Khojastehpour misses with a low kick.#CL#
Khojastehpour fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mancuso, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Khojastehpour manages to pull guard. #SU2#
Mancuso gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Khojastehpour takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Khojastehpour clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Khojastehpour manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Mancuso moves into the clinch.
Khojastehpour has Mancuso pressed against the cage, preventing Mancuso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mancuso is trying to push Khojastehpour away but Khojastehpour has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mancuso wants to take the fight to the mat but Khojastehpour manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Mancuso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mancuso throws a right and a left that both miss.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Khojastehpour checks a leg kick.
Mancuso 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.
Khojastehpour throws a sloppy head kick and Mancuso moves out of range easily. #CL#
Khojastehpour gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khojastehpour is trying to drag Mancuso to the mat but Mancuso just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1##BC2#
Mancuso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mancuso avoids the head kick by Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mancuso misses with an attempted mid kick.
Khojastehpour shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mancuso sprawls well. Mancuso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khojastehpour gets slowly back to his feet.
Mancuso avoids the head kick by Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour moves out of range of the body kick.
Khojastehpour tries a head kick but it misses.
Mancuso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khojastehpour paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khojastehpour pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mancuso moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Khojastehpour takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #ROC2#Khojastehpour is rocked!
Raniel Mancuso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Khojastehpour looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oh Khojastehpour is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khojastehpour throws a head kick that misses.
Khojastehpour seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Mancuso moves into range and clinches up with Khojastehpour.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khojastehpour blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Mancuso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khojastehpour pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khojastehpour shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mancuso pinned against the cage. Mancuso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reza Khojastehpour. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mancuso lands with a kick to the temple. Khojastehpour shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Khojastehpour uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mancuso.
Mancuso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khojastehpour throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Mancuso responds with a good body kick, but Khojastehpour manages to step out the way in time.#T3#
Mancuso swinging wildly here.
Mancuso doesn't manage to clinch there - Khojastehpour circles away.
Khojastehpour appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mancuso is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Khojastehpour misses with a head kick.
Mancuso looks for the body kick but Khojastehpour saw that one coming.
Mancuso blocks a head kick by Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khojastehpour shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mancuso as he avoids it easily.
Mancuso 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.
Khojastehpour lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mancuso will feel that in the morning.
Mancuso is looking to clinch.
Mancuso blocks a leg kick.#KD2#
Mancuso lands a big head kick that sends Khojastehpour tumbling to the mat! Mancuso takes a step backwards and waves Khojastehpour back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khojastehpour throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL#
Khojastehpour closes the distance and clinches.
Khojastehpour tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4##BC2#
Mancuso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mancuso tries to bum rush Khojastehpour with a series of wild strikes but Khojastehpour uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mancuso 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 Khojastehpour has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Khojastehpour and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As Mancuso looks to move away, Khojastehpour throws a big counter combo but Mancuso just gets out of the way.
A head kick misses from Khojastehpour.
Mancuso keeps the fight on the outside.
Mancuso throws a counter combo.
Mancuso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Mancuso tries to keep at a distance but Khojastehpour has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mancuso wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Khojastehpour pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khojastehpour throws a nice head kick!
Khojastehpour throws a head kick but Mancuso moves out of range.
Khojastehpour throws a series of punches but Mancuso moves out of range.
Mancuso slaps away a takedown attempt from Khojastehpour, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Raniel Mancuso will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Khojastehpour avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mancuso delivers a nice body kick.
Khojastehpour pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mancuso throws a sloppy head kick and Khojastehpour moves out of range easily.
Mancuso lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Khojastehpour. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mancuso tries to break free but Khojastehpour pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Mancuso's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Khojastehpour escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khojastehpour tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khojastehpour swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mancuso throws a low kick, looking for Khojastehpour's leg but Khojastehpour calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Khojastehpour throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mancuso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khojastehpour throws a hook but Mancuso avoids it easily.#KD2#
Mancuso lands a left and a right that send Khojastehpour crashing to the mat, dazed. Mancuso thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mancuso walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khojastehpour checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mancuso wants to slow Khojastehpour down by chopping away at his legs.
Khojastehpour lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mancuso throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Khojastehpour throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mancuso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mancuso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mancuso doesn't manage to clinch there - Khojastehpour circles away.
Khojastehpour tries a head kick but it misses.
Mancuso lands a brutal head kick. Khojastehpour looks out on his feet and Mancuso throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Raniel Mancuso!
Raniel Mancuso decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CMMA 151 Six Nine v Peieira
Date: Aug 29, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Khojastehpour shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Garrincha is trying to defend but Khojastehpour finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Garrincha gets full guard.
Khojastehpour is stalling in the full guard.
Garrincha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Khojastehpour's guard. #REVR#
Khojastehpour working a defensive guard here.
Garrincha's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khojastehpour wants to get back to his feet but Garrincha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Khojastehpour not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garrincha engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Garrincha is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Khojastehpour trying to control the position.
Garrincha stands and throws Khojastehpour's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Khojastehpour can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Garrincha tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Garrincha has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Garrincha controlling the position from side mount.
Khojastehpour really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garrincha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garrincha has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Khojastehpour tries to buck Garrincha off but Garrincha is having none of it.
Khojastehpour 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.
Garrincha in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Khojastehpour wants to control but Garrincha postures up.
Khojastehpour is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khojastehpour is pushing Garrincha's head away, looking to escape. Garrincha manages to hold on to the position though.
You can see the frustration on Khojastehpour's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Khojastehpour is trying to improve his position.
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. #T3##SUB#
Garrincha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Garrincha taking a breather here.
Khojastehpour is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Garrincha is trying to get an arm triangle but Khojastehpour is defending well.
Garrincha slows the pace down. #T4##SUB#
Garrincha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Khojastehpour has escaped the position, nice work there.
Khojastehpour tries to bench press Garrincha off him but Garrincha keeps the position. #SUB#
Garrincha is trying to get an arm triangle but Khojastehpour is defending well.
Khojastehpour is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khojastehpour is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Khojastehpour's face as Garrincha controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hobo Garrincha dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Garrincha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Khojastehpour tries to bum rush Garrincha with a series of wild strikes but Garrincha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garrincha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garrincha has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Khojastehpour tries to close the distance and clinch but Garrincha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garrincha lands a nice shot that snaps Khojastehpour's head back.
Garrincha lands a nice shot that snaps Khojastehpour's head back.
Garrincha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garrincha blocks a head kick by Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour throws a sloppy head kick and Garrincha moves out of range easily.
Khojastehpour misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Khojastehpour misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khojastehpour pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garrincha throws a big counter combination but Khojastehpour scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Garrincha dodges the punch combination from Khojastehpour.
Garrincha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick lands from Garrincha. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Garrincha.
Khojastehpour throws a right and a left that Garrincha avoids nicely.
Garrincha lands a nice hook to Khojastehpour's body. Khojastehpour takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Garrincha.
Garrincha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khojastehpour doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khojastehpour throws a chopping leg kick but Garrincha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Garrincha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garrincha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garrincha avoids the head kick by Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour throws a lazy head kick
and Garrincha counters with a three punch combo that has Khojastehpour backing up. Khojastehpour nods at Garrincha to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khojastehpour fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garrincha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khojastehpour.
The fighters circle momentarily. Garrincha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Khojastehpour closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Garrincha's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Khojastehpour tries to throw a body punch but Garrincha avoids it by throwing Khojastehpour back against the cage. #BC2#
Khojastehpour breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hobo Garrincha is winning the standup battle so far.
Garrincha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Khojastehpour momentarily. #ROC#Khojastehpour is rocked!
Khojastehpour misses with an attempted mid kick.
Khojastehpour is still on wobbly legs! Can Garrincha finish him?
Garrincha avoids the head kick by Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour seems to have recovered his senses.
Garrincha scores with a hook.
Garrincha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khojastehpour can do to turn this around?
Garrincha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Garrincha connects with a leg kick.
Garrincha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garrincha wants it to stay on the feet.
Khojastehpour lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garrincha circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Khojastehpour.
Garrincha looks to score with a jab to the body but Khojastehpour is just out of range.#T3#
Khojastehpour looks to land a combination but Garrincha avoids it well.
Khojastehpour fails with a takedown attempt.
Garrincha is looking for a counter combo.
Hobo Garrincha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reza Khojastehpour.
Garrincha misses with the combination.
Khojastehpour tries to clinch up.
Khojastehpour misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garrincha scores with a body shot.
Garrincha scores with a shot to the body.
Garrincha lands the left hand.
Reza Khojastehpour is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garrincha moves out of range of the body kick from Khojastehpour.
Garrincha takes a swing at Khojastehpour's ribcage but misses.
Garrincha lands with an overhand left.
Garrincha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khojastehpour. #T4#
Khojastehpour is looking to clinch but Garrincha is avoiding it.
Garrincha throwing a counter right hand but Khojastehpour manages to avoid it.
Khojastehpour doesn't manage to clinch there - Garrincha circles away.
Khojastehpour gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garrincha.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khojastehpour throws a head kick but Garrincha moves out of range.
Khojastehpour looks for the body kick but Garrincha saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Garrincha. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Garrincha misses.
Khojastehpour goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khojastehpour throws a head kick that misses.
Garrincha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garrincha keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Garrincha misses the target.
Garrincha swings for the body but Khojastehpour moves out of range.
Garrincha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Garrincha avoids the head kick by Khojastehpour.
Garrincha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hobo Garrincha dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Khojastehpour looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khojastehpour tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khojastehpour ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garrincha moves away.
Garrincha thuds his shin into the meat of Khojastehpour's side.
Sloppy strikes from Khojastehpour. Those never looked like landing.
Khojastehpour doesn't manage to clinch there - Garrincha circles away.
Garrincha blocks a head kick by Khojastehpour.
Garrincha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Khojastehpour.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrincha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garrincha swats away the attempt to clinch by Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour doesn't manage to clinch there - Garrincha circles away.
Khojastehpour avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
A head kick from Khojastehpour lands but Garrincha takes it in his stride.
Khojastehpour tries to clinch up but Garrincha circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Garrincha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab, jab by Garrincha - just one landing.
Khojastehpour tries to clinch up but Garrincha circles away and keeps his distance.
Khojastehpour tries to clinch there but Garrincha circles away.
A head kick misses from Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour scores with a one two! Garrincha had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab from Garrincha does it's job there.
Garrincha tries to score with a low kick but Khojastehpour moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Khojastehpour darts in and clinches Garrincha up against the cage.#BC2#
Khojastehpour breaks the clinch.
Reza Khojastehpour seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khojastehpour works over Garrincha's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrincha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Khojastehpour misses with a head kick. #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Khojastehpour or perhaps it was just good defense by Garrincha, which made it look bad.
Khojastehpour takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garrincha misses the body punch
and Khojastehpour counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khojastehpour throws a head kick that misses.
Garrincha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Khojastehpour is able to avoid easily.
Khojastehpour looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garrincha is fending him off so far but Khojastehpour persists. Nope, Garrincha circles away and we're back to standing.
Garrincha throws a front kick that sends Khojastehpour stumbling back into the cage.
Garrincha throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Garrincha just misses with a punch to the body.
Garrincha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Khojastehpour has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garrincha finds it's way round the side to connect with Khojastehpour's head.
Khojastehpour throws a leg kick but Garrincha sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Khojastehpour 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 Garrincha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garrincha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Garrincha lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Khojastehpour closes the distance but Garrincha moves to the side
and Garrincha counters with a stiff right hand.
Garrincha feints and then cracks Khojastehpour's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khojastehpour down.
Khojastehpour misses with a few strikes there.
Khojastehpour cracks Garrincha with an open hand slap.
Garrincha throws a big shot that misses.
Hobo Garrincha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khojastehpour tries to clinch up.
Khojastehpour tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garrincha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garrincha scores with a leg kick.
Khojastehpour lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garrincha circles away quickly and effectively.
Garrincha works Khojastehpour's body with a nice hook.
Garrincha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Khojastehpour tries a head kick but it misses.
Garrincha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Garrincha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Garrincha. No joy for Khojastehpour on that attempt.
Reza Khojastehpour has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hobo Garrincha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reza Khojastehpour.
Garrincha lands a nice shot that snaps Khojastehpour's head 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!
Khojastehpour takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Garrincha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khojastehpour is out of range and Garrincha settles back down.
Khojastehpour ducks under a wild hook from Garrincha.
Khojastehpour wants to counter with a clinch but Garrincha pushes him away.
Garrincha blocks a head kick by Khojastehpour.
Garrincha cracks Khojastehpour with a right hand to the side of the head.
Garrincha clobbers Khojastehpour with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garrincha cracks Khojastehpour with a right hand to the side of the head.
Khojastehpour swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Garrincha - just one landing.
Khojastehpour ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khojastehpour tries a head kick but it misses.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hobo Garrincha!
A very excited looking Hobo Garrincha 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: CMMA 137 Kitsuragi v Tavares
Date: Jul 30, 2021

#R1#
Khojastehpour lands a high kick!
Juju Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Chavez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chavez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chavez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khojastehpour moves in looking to clinch but Chavez pushes him off.
Chavez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Khojastehpour closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Khojastehpour doesn't manage to clinch there - Chavez circles away.
Khojastehpour comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chavez throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Khojastehpour gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez is trying to pull guard but Khojastehpour has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Khojastehpour escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khojastehpour throws a right hand that Chavez ducks under and follows up with a left that Chavez also avoids with ease.
Khojastehpour tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Khojastehpour sprawls and moves away.
A punch combination from Chavez misses.
Khojastehpour 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.
Khojastehpour has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chavez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khojastehpour delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Khojastehpour misses with a takedown attempt - Chavez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Khojastehpour moves into the clinch successfully.
Our sources have told us that Chavez has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A right hand to the body from Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chavez after a bit of a struggle.
Khojastehpour is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chavez to keep the fight standing.
Juju Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reza Khojastehpour.
Chavez working aggressively here.
Khojastehpour tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chavez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Khojastehpour jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chavez walks away with a smile on his face. Khojastehpour gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chavez throws a body punch but Khojastehpour moves out of range.
Chavez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chavez misses with a double jab.
Khojastehpour throws a fast counter high kick but Chavez manages to duck under it in time.#T2#
Chavez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Khojastehpour throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chavez's head.
Khojastehpour throws a series of punches but Chavez avoids them all with ease.
Khojastehpour throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chavez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khojastehpour tries to avoid it but Chavez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khojastehpour to the ground. Khojastehpour escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Khojastehpour moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Khojastehpour.
Chavez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Khojastehpour counters with a one-two to the body.
Khojastehpour slips a jab and a cross from Chavez.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Khojastehpour - that will leave a mark!
Chavez misses with a body shot.
Khojastehpour is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Khojastehpour rushes Chavez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Khojastehpour drags the fight down to the ground. #T3#
Khojastehpour is looking to stand up but Chavez isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Khojastehpour looking for a guillotine here but Chavez defends easily.
Chavez passes into half guard.
Khojastehpour wants to improve his position but Chavez is controlling well.
Khojastehpour has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chavez is working away from the top position though.
Khojastehpour is trying to stand back up but Chavez is controlling him #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chavez is trying to control the action in half guard but Khojastehpour is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Khojastehpour tries to roll over but Chavez keeps him under control.
Chavez is controlling the pace.
Chavez prevents Khojastehpour from improving his position.#SUB#
Chavez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chavez prevents Khojastehpour from improving his position.
Well, if Chavez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reza Khojastehpour dominated that round.
That's time! Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Khojastehpour throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Khojastehpour moves out of range of the leg kick from Chavez.
A nice combination there by Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chavez paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Chavez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chavez works his way into full mount!
Chavez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Khojastehpour is holding on tight.
Khojastehpour tries to hold on but Chavez pushes him away.
Chavez landing shots from mount.
Khojastehpour really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chavez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Chavez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Khojastehpour is surviving well by controlling Chavez's body position as best he can.
Chavez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chavez trying to control but Khojastehpour is having none of it. #T1#
Chavez with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez controlling from mount. #SUB#
Chavez is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Chavez extends the arm and Khojastehpour is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juju Chavez!
Juju Chavez spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: CMMA 127 Rockefeller v Maksud
Date: Jul 04, 2021

#R1#
Khojastehpour throws a series of punches but Kemp avoids them all with ease.
Khojastehpour throws a sloppy head kick and Kemp moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Khojastehpour decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Khojastehpour is controlling the pace.
Kemp wants to control but Khojastehpour is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Khojastehpour stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kemp to get to his feet.
Khojastehpour throws a series of punches but Kemp avoids them all with ease.
Reza Khojastehpour seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Khojastehpour throws a body kick that misses.
Khojastehpour scores with a leg kick.
Kemp avoids the head kick by Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Khojastehpour closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Khojastehpour lands in his opponent's guard.
Khojastehpour controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Khojastehpour stands and steps away. Kemp gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Khojastehpour throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kemp shoots in for a double leg but Khojastehpour sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khojastehpour is looking for the big counter here.
Kemp tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Khojastehpour defends well and Kemp ends up having to push Khojastehpour into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Khojastehpour's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Khojastehpour is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alec Kemp. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD2#
Khojastehpour is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kemp can't fight it off and eventually Khojastehpour manages to take the fight to the floor. Kemp looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khojastehpour works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khojastehpour lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SU2#
Khojastehpour stands up and beckons Kemp to join him on the feet.
Khojastehpour throws a series of strikes that have Kemp backpedaling.
Khojastehpour defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kemp.
Despite the aggression on Khojastehpour's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kemp walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Khojastehpour gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kemp wants to stall. #BC2#
Khojastehpour manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Khojastehpour shoots in for a takedown but Kemp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Khojastehpour drives through with a takedown into Kemp's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kemp being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2#
Khojastehpour stands up from Kemp's guard - Khojastehpour perhaps looking for a knockout.
Khojastehpour tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kemp swivels and escapes.#T4#
Khojastehpour plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Khojastehpour tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Khojastehpour misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Kemp gets tackled into the cage by Khojastehpour. Khojastehpour maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Khojastehpour breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kemp tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Khojastehpour defends well and Kemp ends up having to push Khojastehpour into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kemp is trying to maintain a safe position but Khojastehpour gets an underhook and turns Kemp into the cage.#BC2#
Khojastehpour breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Khojastehpour rushes Kemp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kemp wants to get back to striking at distance but Khojastehpour won't allow it. #TD2#
Khojastehpour manages to pull guard.
Kemp stops Khojastehpour from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reza Khojastehpour 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##CL2#
Khojastehpour moves into range and clinches up with Kemp.#BC2#
Khojastehpour pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reza Khojastehpour seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Khojastehpour clinches up against the cage.
Kemp misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khojastehpour. #BC2#
Khojastehpour's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Khojastehpour fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kemp, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Khojastehpour is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Khojastehpour escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kemp jumps guard but Khojastehpour turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Khojastehpour manages to pull guard. #T1#
Khojastehpour is adopting a defensive guard.
Khojastehpour thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Khojastehpour seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Khojastehpour is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kemp lands a couple of digs.
Khojastehpour is pulling down on Kemp's head to control his posture. #T2#
Kemp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Khojastehpour on the ground.
Khojastehpour wants to sweep but no luck.
Khojastehpour pulls Kemp in close to his closed guard and prevents Kemp from doing any damage or advancing position.
Khojastehpour wants to stand but Kemp is controlling the position. #T3##ES2#
Khojastehpour scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Khojastehpour throws a head kick that misses.
Kemp is looking to counter with a body kick.
Khojastehpour tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kemp defends well and Khojastehpour ends up having to push Kemp into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Khojastehpour shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kemp eats them both and turns towards Khojastehpour to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kemp wants to clinch up but Khojastehpour keeps it at a distance.
Khojastehpour has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Khojastehpour darts in and clinches Kemp up against the cage.
Kemp tries to pull guard but Khojastehpour forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alec Kemp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khojastehpour looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kemp tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kemp tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khojastehpour smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Khojastehpour. #T4##TD2#
Kemp tries to sprawl but Khojastehpour drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kemp tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Khojastehpour manages to move to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khojastehpour tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Khojastehpour is continuing to stall.
Khojastehpour's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reza Khojastehpour 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Khojastehpour drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU2#
Khojastehpour gets to his feet. Kemp looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Khojastehpour misses with a head kick.
Kemp went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Khojastehpour stalks Kemp and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kemp's face. Kemp staggers backwards, shaken.
Khojastehpour throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kemp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Khojastehpour throws a head kick but Kemp moves out of range.
Khojastehpour misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crunch! Khojastehpour slams his shin into Kemp's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Khojastehpour gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khojastehpour wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kemp can't get the takedown. #T1#
Khojastehpour is trying to break the clinch but Kemp has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Khojastehpour breaks from the clinch.
Kemp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khojastehpour paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khojastehpour misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khojastehpour stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khojastehpour wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Khojastehpour. #CL2#
Khojastehpour moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Khojastehpour breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khojastehpour lands with a nice combination. Kemp backs away looking to recover.
Khojastehpour misses with a few strikes there.
Khojastehpour checks a leg kick.
Kemp avoids the head kick by Khojastehpour.
Kemp went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Khojastehpour moves into range and clinches up with Kemp.#T2##BC2#
Khojastehpour breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khojastehpour looks for a takedown but Kemp sprawls well.
Khojastehpour takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A solid leg kick lands there for Khojastehpour.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kemp dodges the punch combination from Khojastehpour.
Kemp shoots in looking for a takedown but Khojastehpour manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kemp's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alec Kemp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kemp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khojastehpour throws a right and a left that Kemp avoids nicely.
Khojastehpour avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khojastehpour stuffs the takedown attempt from Kemp. Kemp gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Kemp avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Khojastehpour throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kemp.
Kemp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khojastehpour tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khojastehpour darts in looking for a takedown but Kemp gets double underhooks and turns Khojastehpour into the cage.
Kemp lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Khojastehpour tries to bum rush Kemp with a series of wild strikes but Kemp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kemp keeps the fight on the outside.
Khojastehpour stuffs the takedown.
Khojastehpour is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kemp throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kemp dives in for a single leg takedown but Khojastehpour sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Khojastehpour is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kemp tries to land knees in the clinch but Khojastehpour avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Khojastehpour breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Khojastehpour has Kemp up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
Kemp tries to pull guard but Khojastehpour won't allow it.
Kemp is trying to break free.#TD2#
Khojastehpour jumps guard.
Reza Khojastehpour is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kemp won't allow Khojastehpour to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khojastehpour 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.
Kemp looking to sit in guard and control but Khojastehpour gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kemp looking to control.
Alec Kemp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khojastehpour postures up and lands a big shot to Kemp's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reza Khojastehpour comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khojastehpour 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 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reza Khojastehpour!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Khojastehpour tries to sprawl but Kazimierz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Khojastehpour is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kazimierz in particular looking to stall.
Khojastehpour trying to hold on to Kazimierz's head to control him but Kazimierz postures up.
Kazimierz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kazimierz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Khojastehpour trying to get back to full guard but Kazimierz takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Khojastehpour tries to buck Kazimierz off but he can't manage it. #T1#
Kazimierz working the ground and pound effectively.
Kazimierz is landing with some decent strikes but Khojastehpour is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Khojastehpour wants to hold on but Kazimierz pushes him away.
Khojastehpour is looking to improve his position but Kazimierz isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Kazimierz looking to isolate an arm here. Khojastehpour doesn't see it coming and as Kazimierz extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Kazimierz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aleksander Kazimierz!
After the fight, Aleksander Kazimierz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Kazimierz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Khojastehpour napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Khojastehpour knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kazimierz on the ground.
Khojastehpour wants to get back to his feet but Kazimierz drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazimierz controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Kazimierz has an Americana. Khojastehpour didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kazimierz is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kazimierz hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Aleksander Kazimierz!
After the fight, Aleksander Kazimierz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: RFC Fight Night: 155 Title
Date: Jan 15, 2021

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Scannon misses the target.
Khojastehpour misses with a hook. Scannon ducked under it nicely.
Khojastehpour throws the left hand but Scannon avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Scannon misses.
Scannon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scannon staying out of range there.
Scannon is looking for the big counter here.
Khojastehpour connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scannon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Khojastehpour connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scannon scrambles back to his feet.
Khojastehpour stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Khojastehpour throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khojastehpour misses with an uppercut. Scannon saw that one coming.
Scannon throws out a counter right but Khojastehpour avoids it with no problem.
Khojastehpour loads up on a big right hand but Scannon slips the punch.
Scannon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khojastehpour defending well as Scannon loads up on a big left hand.
As Scannon tries to get set, Khojastehpour tries to push him back and clinch up but Scannon manages to avoid the attempt.
Scannon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Khojastehpour misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Scannon misses with a left hand
and Khojastehpour counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Khojastehpour tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scannon was well out of range. Poor timing from Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour just misses with a punch to the body.
Khojastehpour cracks Scannon with an open hand slap.
Khojastehpour blocks a jab.
Scannon misses with a hook.
Khojastehpour with a jab.
A lazy left from Khojastehpour finds it's target.
Scannon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khojastehpour moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khojastehpour looks to land a right hand but Scannon moved out of range.
Scannon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khojastehpour slips under a jab from Scannon.
Khojastehpour throws a predictable looking body shot
and Scannon counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khojastehpour looks to throw the jab but Scannon is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scannon! But no joy.
Scannon avoids the body shot from Khojastehpour.
Scannon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scannon throws a body punch but Khojastehpour moves out of range.
We've been told by Khojastehpour's head coaches at Alfred Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Khojastehpour ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scannon moves away.
Scannon moves out of range of the strikes.
Scannon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khojastehpour throws out the jab.
Khojastehpour loads up on a big right hand but Scannon slips the punch.
Khojastehpour throws a big shot that misses.
Khojastehpour misses with a right hand
letting Scannon counter with a right hand.
Scannon lands a slapping body shot.
Khojastehpour misses with a hook. Scannon ducked under it nicely.
Khojastehpour lands a jab to Scannon's midsection.#T3#
Scannon looks to score with a jab to the body but Khojastehpour is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Khojastehpour tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scannon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Khojastehpour slips under a jab from Scannon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khojastehpour. Scannon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Scannon catches Khojastehpour right on the button with a cross.
Scannon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour avoids the body shot from Scannon.
Scannon misses the shot to the body.
Scannon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khojastehpour sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khojastehpour slips a jab and a cross from Scannon.
Khojastehpour swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Khojastehpour fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scannon manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Scannon misses. #T4#
Khojastehpour takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Khojastehpour misses with a body shot.
Khojastehpour punishes Scannon's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Khojastehpour misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khojastehpour walks into a left hand.
Khojastehpour swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khojastehpour throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scannon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour swings for the body but Scannon moves out of range.
Khojastehpour misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scannon.
Khojastehpour scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scannon doesn't seem bothered though.
Khojastehpour slips under a jab from Scannon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reza Khojastehpour dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Scannon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scannon moves forwards but Khojastehpour connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Khojastehpour throws a shot from downtown. Scannon moves away and avoids it.
Scannon avoids the body shot from Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scannon can do to turn this around?
Khojastehpour throws a body punch but Scannon moves out of range.
Scannon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Khojastehpour thuds his right hand into Scannon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Khojastehpour misses with a body punch
and Scannon counters with a nice uppercut.
Scannon throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khojastehpour tries to clinch up.
Khojastehpour cracks Scannon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Khojastehpour throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khojastehpour throws a looping overhand right but Scannon ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Khojastehpour fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scannon on the side of the head.
Scannon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour throws out a powerful jab.
Scannon throws a lazy uppercut
and Khojastehpour cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khojastehpour thuds his right hand into Scannon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reza Khojastehpour is winning the standup battle so far.
Khojastehpour lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Khojastehpour misses with a right hand
letting Scannon counter with a right hand.
Scannon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Khojastehpour misses its target.
Khojastehpour misses with a right hand
and Scannon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khojastehpour moves away from the strike by Scannon.
Khojastehpour doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khojastehpour misses with a hook
and Scannon counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Khojastehpour misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Khojastehpour misses.
Khojastehpour moves out of range of the strikes.
Khojastehpour misses with a body shot.
Khojastehpour misses with a wild body shot.
Reza Khojastehpour seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khojastehpour. Scannon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khojastehpour jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khojastehpour tries to close the distance and clinch but Scannon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scannon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scannon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Khojastehpour momentarily. #CL#
Khojastehpour moves into the clinch.
Khojastehpour tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scannon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khojastehpour tries a body shot but Scannon blocks it. #T3#
Scannon prevents a body shot from Khojastehpour.
Scannon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scannon blocks a body shot from Khojastehpour.
Scannon prevents a body shot from Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Scannon fails to land.
Khojastehpour swings wildly with an uppercut but Scannon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scannon blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Scannon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scannon looks to throw the jab but Khojastehpour is out of range.
Khojastehpour sizes up Scannon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Khojastehpour looks to throw the jab but Scannon is out of range.
Scannon throws out a counter right but Khojastehpour avoids it with no problem.
Scannon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khojastehpour was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scannon throws the left hand but Khojastehpour avoids the punch easily.
Khojastehpour waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scannon.#T4#
Khojastehpour connects with a looping right hand.
Scannon ducks under a wild hook from Khojastehpour.
Scannon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Khojastehpour lands with a nice body punch.
Khojastehpour throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khojastehpour swings for the body but Scannon moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Khojastehpour lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scannon doesn't seem phased though.
Scannon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khojastehpour bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scannon's head.
Scannon 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.
Khojastehpour misses with a straight left.
Scannon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khojastehpour.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reza Khojastehpour 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#
Khojastehpour takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Khojastehpour throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scannon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khojastehpour throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Khojastehpour misses.
Scannon dodges the punch combination from Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khojastehpour throws a body shot but no joy.
Khojastehpour throws the left hand but Scannon avoids the punch easily.
Scannon throws an overhand right that lands on Khojastehpour's shoulder, as Khojastehpour tries to avoid the shot.
Khojastehpour lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Khojastehpour lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Scannon walks into a stiff left hand from Khojastehpour.
Scannon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khojastehpour.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scannon! But no joy.
Khojastehpour lands a nice shot to the body.
Khojastehpour lands a right hook to the body.
Scannon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Scannon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khojastehpour throws out the jab.
Scannon tries to counter with a clinch but Khojastehpour shakes him off and moves away.
Khojastehpour throws a body punch but Scannon moves out of range.
Khojastehpour pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Khojastehpour throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Scannon misses the target. #T2#
Nice shot by Khojastehpour.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scannon misses the jab.
Scannon looks to land a right hand but Khojastehpour moved out of range.
Khojastehpour looks to score with a jab to the body but Scannon is just out of range.
Khojastehpour lands a nice looking body shot.
Scannon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khojastehpour digs a good body shot into Scannon's ribs.
Khojastehpour throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scannon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scannon throws a poor cross that misses
and Khojastehpour makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Khojastehpour misses with a body shot.
Scannon ducks under a wild hook from Khojastehpour.
Scannon unleashes a big counter combination but Khojastehpour bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Scannon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Khojastehpour with a nice cross.
Khojastehpour comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khojastehpour misses with a wild body shot.
Scannon throws a shot from downtown. Khojastehpour moves away and avoids it.
Scannon misses with an uppercut. Khojastehpour saw that one coming.
Lou Scannon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khojastehpour throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scannon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour throws out a loose jab but Scannon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scannon wants to counter with a clinch but Khojastehpour pushes him away.
Khojastehpour swings for the body but Scannon moves out of range.
Khojastehpour swings widly with a right hand
and Scannon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scannon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Khojastehpour misses with a hook. Scannon ducked under it nicely.
Khojastehpour tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scannon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scannon looks to throw the jab but Khojastehpour is out of range.
Khojastehpour throws a lazy right hand but Scannon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khojastehpour throws a big shot that misses.
Scannon throws a counter combo.
Khojastehpour misses with a shot to the body
and Scannon counters with a stiff right hand.
Reza Khojastehpour is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khojastehpour looks to throw the jab but Scannon is out of range.
Scannon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khojastehpour misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scannon.
Scannon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khojastehpour connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scannon's hands.
Khojastehpour connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reza Khojastehpour showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khojastehpour 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reza Khojastehpour!

Event: RFC: Xmas Night Delight
Date: Dec 25, 2020

#R1#
Khojastehpour swings for the body but Scannon moves out of range.
Scannon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Scannon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khojastehpour jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scannon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Khojastehpour misses with a looping left.
Khojastehpour moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Scannon looks to land a combination but Khojastehpour avoids it well.
Scannon ducks under a wild hook from Khojastehpour.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scannon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khojastehpour slips under a jab from Scannon.
Scannon moves out of range as Khojastehpour strikes.
Scannon ducks under a wild hook from Khojastehpour.
Scannon appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Scannon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khojastehpour fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scannon manages to avoid it.
Scannon slips under a jab.
Khojastehpour scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scannon doesn't seem bothered though.
Scannon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scannon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Khojastehpour connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scannon momentarily.
Scannon throws out a loose jab but Khojastehpour uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scannon drops his hands momentarily and Khojastehpour takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Khojastehpour connects with a body shot that sends Scannon's belly button to the back.
Nice shot by Khojastehpour.
Scannon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scannon moves out of range as Khojastehpour strikes.
Khojastehpour works Scannon's body with a nice hook.
Khojastehpour swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khojastehpour smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Khojastehpour misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Scannon counters with a two punch combo.
Khojastehpour has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Khojastehpour's corner calls for a 1-2. Khojastehpour obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Khojastehpour misses with a wild body shot.
Scannon appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big left from Khojastehpour misses.
Scannon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khojastehpour thuds a left hand into Scannon's body.
Khojastehpour throws the left hand but Scannon avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scannon.
Scannon throws a nice looking combination but Khojastehpour bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Khojastehpour misses with a right hand
enabling Scannon to counter with a crisp jab.
Khojastehpour throws a body shot but no joy.
Khojastehpour digs a good body shot into Scannon's ribs.
Scannon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khojastehpour swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khojastehpour swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Scannon counters by moving into the clinch.
Scannon misses with the head strike.
Scannon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scannon throws a head punch that misses.
Scannon lands an uppercut.
Scannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khojastehpour has a couple of punches blocked by Scannon.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khojastehpour creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scannon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khojastehpour swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Khojastehpour throws a head punch that misses.
Khojastehpour swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scannon misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Scannon breaks from the clinch.
Khojastehpour connects with the punch.
Scannon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour digs a good hook to Scannon's body.
Scannon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khojastehpour is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scannon.
Scannon is looking to counter punch.
Khojastehpour misses with a hook to the body
and Scannon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Scannon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Khojastehpour cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reza Khojastehpour seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khojastehpour lands with a cross.
Nice body punch from Khojastehpour.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khojastehpour fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scannon manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reza Khojastehpour 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#
Scannon swings widly with a right hand
and Khojastehpour counters with a stiff right hand.
Khojastehpour stuns Scannon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khojastehpour connects with a body shot that sends Scannon's belly button to the back.
Khojastehpour jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khojastehpour lands with a right hand.
Khojastehpour throws the left hand but Scannon avoids the punch easily.
Scannon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khojastehpour dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khojastehpour just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scannon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Khojastehpour scores with the left hand. Scannon knows he should have avoided that one.
Khojastehpour misses the body punch
and Scannon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Khojastehpour ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scannon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khojastehpour waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scannon.
Khojastehpour throws a right hand that misses
and Scannon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khojastehpour connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scannon's hands.
The crowd cheers as Khojastehpour lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scannon doesn't seem phased though.
Khojastehpour lands with a straight right. Scannon didn't see that one coming.
Khojastehpour misses with a looping left.
Khojastehpour throws an off balance right hand
and Scannon counters with a stiff right hand.
Khojastehpour throws a jab when Scannon was well out of range.
Scannon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Khojastehpour throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scannon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scannon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khojastehpour getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Scannon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khojastehpour thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khojastehpour misses with a jab to the body
enabling Scannon to counter with a crisp jab.
Scannon avoids the body shot from Khojastehpour.
Scannon is looking for a counter combo.
Scannon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scannon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khojastehpour rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scannon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scannon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khojastehpour manages to avoid it.
Scannon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour throws a poor cross that misses
and Scannon counters with a nice body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scannon.#T3#
Khojastehpour dips to his left and cracks Scannon with an uppercut!
Khojastehpour throws the left hand but Scannon avoids the punch easily.
Scannon throws a series of punches but Khojastehpour moves out of range.
Scannon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khojastehpour has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khojastehpour lands a jab.
Khojastehpour throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Khojastehpour closes the distance and pushes Scannon back into the cage.
Khojastehpour misses with the head strike.
Scannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour throws a head punch that misses.
Khojastehpour tries a body shot but Scannon blocks it. #T4#
Scannon throws a punch but it's blocked by Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khojastehpour blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Scannon.
Scannon blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scannon.
Scannon lands a hook that snaps the head of Khojastehpour backwards.
Scannon wants to break free but Khojastehpour has control.
A head punch on the inside from Scannon fails to land.
Scannon misses with a punch on the inside.
Khojastehpour blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scannon swings wildly with an uppercut but Khojastehpour uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lou Scannon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khojastehpour fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scannon working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reza Khojastehpour 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. 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#
Khojastehpour throws a jab when Scannon was well out of range.
Khojastehpour connects with a looping right hand.
Khojastehpour stuns Scannon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khojastehpour throws a body punch but Scannon moves out of range.
Scannon is looking for a counter combo.
Scannon throws a poor cross that misses
and Khojastehpour counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Khojastehpour waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scannon.
Khojastehpour connects with a looping right hand.
Khojastehpour fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scannon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Scannon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khojastehpour jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Khojastehpour misses. #T1#
Scannon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Scannon.
Khojastehpour now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Scannon throws a lazy right hand but Khojastehpour sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khojastehpour doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Scannon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khojastehpour.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khojastehpour, as that shot connected.
Khojastehpour throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khojastehpour lands with an uppercut that bounces Scannon off the cage and back into range.
Scannon keeps the fight on the outside.
Scannon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Khojastehpour listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Scannon throws the left hand but Khojastehpour avoids the punch easily.
Scannon misses with a body shot.
Scannon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Scannon misses with a jab to the body
enabling Khojastehpour to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Scannon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour misses with a body shot
and Scannon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scannon throws a body punch but Khojastehpour moves out of range.
No joy there for Scannon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khojastehpour throws a body shot but no joy.
Scannon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reza Khojastehpour seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scannon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khojastehpour misses with a lunging right hand
and Scannon counters with a nice uppercut.
Khojastehpour bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Khojastehpour scores with a hook to the body. Scannon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scannon's corner calls for a 1-2. Scannon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Scannon walks into a stiff left hand from Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour moves out of range of the strikes.
Khojastehpour misses the body punch
and Scannon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khojastehpour jabs at Scannon's body.
Lou Scannon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khojastehpour tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scannon was well out of range. Poor timing from Khojastehpour.
Scannon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scannon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scannon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khojastehpour misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scannon.
A little feinted left hand from Scannon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
A big right from Scannon misses.
Scannon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khojastehpour moves away.
Scannon slips under a jab.
Scannon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scannon throws a hook but Khojastehpour avoids it easily.
Scannon moves forwards but Khojastehpour connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reza Khojastehpour is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khojastehpour. Scannon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scannon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khojastehpour moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Scannon missing with a left hand there. Khojastehpour was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khojastehpour! But no joy.
Khojastehpour works the jab nicely.
Khojastehpour blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Khojastehpour releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Scannon throws a jab when Khojastehpour was well out of range.
It seemed like Khojastehpour was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reza Khojastehpour comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Khojastehpour 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reza Khojastehpour!

Event: RFC SN: Cisse v Peace
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Khojastehpour keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scannon throws a jab when Khojastehpour was well out of range.
Khojastehpour is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Scannon takes a swing at Khojastehpour's ribcage but misses.
Scannon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scannon throws a right hand that misses
and Khojastehpour counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scannon throws a body punch but Khojastehpour moves out of range.
Khojastehpour let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Khojastehpour ducks under a wild hook from Scannon.
Scannon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khojastehpour.
The fighters circling - Scannon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Scannon misses.
A slow jab from Scannon misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Scannon misses the target.
Scannon misses with a straight right.
Khojastehpour looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Scannon throws an overhand right that lands on Khojastehpour's shoulder, as Khojastehpour tries to avoid the shot.
Khojastehpour is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Scannon with a body shot.#T1#
Khojastehpour bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scannon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khojastehpour stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Khojastehpour drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Scannon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scannon looks to land a combination but Khojastehpour avoids it well.
Khojastehpour tried to score with a low kick but Scannon checks it.
Scannon lands a head shot.
Khojastehpour moves out of range as Scannon strikes.
Scannon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khojastehpour moves away.
Khojastehpour avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scannon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khojastehpour.
An attempted straight right counter from Scannon misses the target.
Khojastehpour takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick by Khojastehpour misses
and Scannon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Scannon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scannon throws a lazy uppercut
and Khojastehpour counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Khojastehpour looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big right from Scannon misses.
Khojastehpour misses with a shot to the body
and Scannon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scannon misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Khojastehpour misses.
Khojastehpour misses with a straight left.
It looked like Scannon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scannon throws out a powerful jab.
Scannon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scannon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Scannon moves out of range of the body kick.
Khojastehpour throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khojastehpour moves out of range as Scannon strikes.
Khojastehpour throws out a counter right but Scannon avoids it with no problem.
Scannon scores with a hook.#T3#
Khojastehpour uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scannon.
Scannon misses with a hook
and Khojastehpour counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scannon misses with a hook. Khojastehpour ducked under it nicely.
Khojastehpour uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scannon.
Khojastehpour doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khojastehpour showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scannon.
Khojastehpour swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scannon misses with a left hand
and Khojastehpour counters with a nice body shot.
Scannon throws a jab but it's blocked by Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Scannon with a body shot.
A jab from Scannon misses.
A big left from Khojastehpour misses.
Khojastehpour cracks Scannon with a good jab.#T4#
Khojastehpour scores with a decent looking hook.
Lou Scannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scannon misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Scannon.
Scannon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Good standup being displayed there by Scannon as he connects with a hook.
Scannon takes a swing at Khojastehpour's ribcage but misses.
Scannon backing away here, and Khojastehpour unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Scannon misses with a right hand
enabling Khojastehpour to counter with a crisp jab.
Scannon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Scannon misses with a looping right.
Scannon backing away here, and Khojastehpour unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Scannon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scannon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Khojastehpour counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Scannon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khojastehpour moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Scannon 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#
Scannon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khojastehpour counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scannon connects with a body shot.
Scannon misses with a straight left.
Khojastehpour is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Scannon with a body shot.
Scannon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Scannon misses with a straight left.
Khojastehpour fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scannon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Scannon misses with a hook to the body
and Khojastehpour counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khojastehpour throws a hook but Scannon avoids it easily.
Scannon misses with a combination
and Khojastehpour cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Scannon is rocked!
Khojastehpour fakes the body blow, causing Scannon to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Scannon goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reza Khojastehpour!

Event: RFC FN: Cortez v Scarce
Date: Nov 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khojastehpour fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khojastehpour with a poor takedown #CL2#
and James holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Khojastehpour fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reza Khojastehpour. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Khojastehpour as the two fighters clinch.
James putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Khojastehpour in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
James tries a knee to the head but Khojastehpour blocks it.
Khojastehpour is working for takedown but James is calmly controlling the position for now.
Khojastehpour has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khojastehpour avoids it.
James working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Khojastehpour controls the action.
James tries a knee to the head but Khojastehpour blocks it.
James taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Khojastehpour is trying to pull guard but James has him pressed against the cage.
James is pressed up against the cage. Khojastehpour has hold of a leg and is looking to drag James down to the mat. James avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Khojastehpour. #T1#
James misses with a hook. Khojastehpour ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khojastehpour is defended easily by James.#CL#
Khojastehpour clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Khojastehpour.
James tries a knee to the head but Khojastehpour blocks it.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khojastehpour.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khojastehpour is defending well for now.
James prevents the takedown attempt.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Khojastehpour blocks with his arms.
Khojastehpour wants to stall. #T2#
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Khojastehpour avoids the damage to the body.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khojastehpour is defending well for now.
James lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
James looking to throw knees to the head but Khojastehpour is blocking nicely.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Khojastehpour is blocking nicely.
Khojastehpour has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by James after a bit of a struggle.
James throws a knee to the head but misses.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khojastehpour lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khojastehpour blocking some punches.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khojastehpour tries to pull guard but James holds him up against the cage and eventually Khojastehpour drops back down to his feet.
Khojastehpour lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khojastehpour goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Khojastehpour fails to land the takedown.#T3#
James moves out of range as Khojastehpour throws a body kick. #CL#
Khojastehpour fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
Khojastehpour wants to break the clinch but can't.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James misses with a knee to the head.
James digs a right hand underneath Khojastehpour's ribcage. Khojastehpour let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Khojastehpour is trying to pull guard but James turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Khojastehpour avoids the damage to the body.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
James misses with a knee strike.
Khojastehpour avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
James stalling.
Khojastehpour wants to stall.
Khojastehpour is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Khojastehpour uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khojastehpour is looking to control James's arms but James gets an underhook and turns him. Now Khojastehpour has his back to the cage.
Khojastehpour jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Khojastehpour gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khojastehpour blocking some punches.
James taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Khojastehpour wants a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James missing with knees to the body.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Khojastehpour controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hobbs James dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
James moves into the clinch successfully.
Khojastehpour stalling against the cage.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Khojastehpour avoids the damage to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from James.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Khojastehpour jumps guard but James stands there with Khojastehpour around his waist. Khojastehpour gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from James in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James lands a good knee to the midsection. Khojastehpour won't want to take too many of those.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khojastehpour blocks it with crossed arms.
Khojastehpour misses with a knee to the head.
Khojastehpour has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Khojastehpour avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body. #T1#
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khojastehpour tries to pull guard but James forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hobbs James seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khojastehpour has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khojastehpour has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour is trying to break the clinch but James is controlling him.
Khojastehpour tries to score a body lock takedown but James shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reza Khojastehpour. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khojastehpour is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but James is defending well.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James is defending well against a takedown attempt.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Khojastehpour avoids the damage to the body.
Khojastehpour avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour managing to block the knees to the body from James.
James misses with the head strike. #T2#
James misses with some punches.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour managing to block the knees to the body from James.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khojastehpour's elbow.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Khojastehpour is trying to force a seperation but James has the dominant position.
James keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khojastehpour's efforts to push away.
James tries a knee to the head but Khojastehpour blocks it.
James pushes Khojastehpour back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khojastehpour blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. James obliges.
James is defending well against a takedown attempt.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
James trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Khojastehpour blocking some punches.
Khojastehpour jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Khojastehpour gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James flicks out a counter leg kick but Khojastehpour steps away.
James loads up on a big right hand but Khojastehpour slips the punch.
James avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Khojastehpour fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
James lands an uppercut.
James slowing the pace effectively.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khojastehpour.
James missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Khojastehpour's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour fails to pull guard.
James missing with knees to the body.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khojastehpour blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Khojastehpour breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Khojastehpour goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Khojastehpour moves into the clinch successfully.
James trying to land knees to the body.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Khojastehpour avoids the damage to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the fighters up against the cage, Khojastehpour throws an elbow but misses.
James lands a knee to the head. #TD#
Khojastehpour jumps guard.
Khojastehpour wants to control but James passes easily into half guard.
James is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hobbs James 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
James gets tackled into the cage by Khojastehpour. Khojastehpour maintains the clinch.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khojastehpours head.
A short right from James.
Khojastehpour drops down looking for an ankle pick but James pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khojastehpours head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Khojastehpour blocks with his arms.
Khojastehpour is trying to break free.
Khojastehpour with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Khojastehpour blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khojastehpour is defending well for now.
Khojastehpour managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Khojastehpour blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James trying to land knees to the body.
Khojastehpour is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khojastehpour drops to a knee looking for a takedown but James gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Khojastehpour blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khojastehpour tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. James smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reza Khojastehpour. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khojastehpour uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Khojastehpour is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.#CL2#
James moves into the clinch successfully.
James tries a knee to the head but Khojastehpour blocks it.
Khojastehpour blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Khojastehpour avoids the damage to the body.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
James is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khojastehpour lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
Khojastehpour tries to pull guard but James holds him up against the cage and eventually Khojastehpour drops back down to his feet.
Khojastehpour wants to stall.
James tries a knee to the head but Khojastehpour blocks it.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khojastehpour.
James tries a knee to the head but Khojastehpour blocks it.
Khojastehpour is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
James missing with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on James - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
James is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Khojastehpour is blocking nicely.
James prevents Khojastehpour from breaking the clinch.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
James tries to work over Khojastehpour's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Khojastehpour pulls James into guard.
Khojastehpour wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and James manages to pass to side control.
James is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
James is continuing to stall.
James is thwarting Khojastehpour's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James not doing much here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hobbs James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well James has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hobbs James!

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