Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 104
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Vasilios looks to score with a jab to the body but Eclaro is just out of range.
Vasilios misses with an uppercut.
Eclaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasilios misses the jab.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Vasilios avoids it well and moves away.
Eclaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasilios is just out of range.
Vasilios feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Vasilios shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Eclaro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Eclaro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro wants to improve his position but instead Vasilios has moved into half guard.
Eclaro taking some punishment here, with Vasilios in his half guard. #T1#
Eclaro is pressing down on Vasilios's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vasilios controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vasilios looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Eclaro is looking for a triangle but Vasilios pushes his legs off easily.
Eclaro wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasilios with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vasilios lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vasilios throws a big elbow that misses. #T2##SUB#
Eclaro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vasilios is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Eclaro is looking for a triangle here but Vasilios uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Eclaro manages to get back to half guard.
Eclaro is looking to improve his position.
Vasilios is trying to control the action in half guard but Eclaro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vasilios misses with a head shot. Eclaro uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB#
Eclaro has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Vasilios doesn't defend quickly enough and Eclaro has managed to lock this one up! Can Vasilios escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Eclaro on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Eclaro!
Paul Eclaro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 93
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A shot to the body from Eclaro misses
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Paul Eclaro has been cut.
Eclaro 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.
Eclaro is looking to clinch.
Kersikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Eclaro misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro tries to close the distance and clinch but Kersikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kersikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Eclaro jabs Kersikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Eclaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eclaro throws a shot to the body.
Eclaro misses with a wild body shot.
Eclaro misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Kersikov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Eclaro to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Eclaro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kersikov landing with the ground and pound.
Kersikov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Eclaro wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Eclaro is trying to keep Kersikov in close. #T3#
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Eclaro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. #REVR#
Eclaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eclaro is working hard here to advance position.
Eclaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eclaro won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Eclaro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kersikov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kersikov works over Eclaro with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Kersikov stays in close to Eclaro's body and controls the position.
Kersikov trying to control but Eclaro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Eclaro working for submissions but it's allowed Kersikov to get to half guard.
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard.
Nice strikes from Kersikov there.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kersikov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T5#
Eclaro tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
Eclaro tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov working over Eclaro with some ground and pound. Eclaro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Eclaro is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kersikov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Eclaro tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov wants to control but Eclaro is keeping him busy.
Eclaro wants to sweep but Kersikov has passed to side control!
Kersikov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kersikov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Eclaro tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
Eclaro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back!#T7#
Kersikov turns into Eclaro and is now in his guard.
Kersikov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Eclaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov trying to control but Eclaro is working from the bottom.
Kersikov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eclaro keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kersikov preventing the sweep. #T8#
Kersikov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Eclaro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Eclaro.
Kersikov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Eclaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov passes Eclaro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Kersikov there.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Eclaro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kersikov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kersikov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T9#
Eclaro wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Eclaro tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Eclaro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kersikov working Eclaro over with strikes.
Eclaro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eclaro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kersikov lands a nice short elbow.
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but Eclaro is working away.
Kersikov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nykolai Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Eclaro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Eclaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eclaro.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eclaro swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eclaro misses with a takedown attempt
and Eclaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eclaro.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eclaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Eclaro avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Eclaro drives through and clinches with Kersikov against the cage.
Kersikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eclaros head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov. #BC2#
Kersikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eclaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Eclaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eclaro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Eclaro throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Eclaro is looking to wear down Kersikov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Eclaro misses with a body shot.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eclaro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to avoid it but Eclaro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kersikov to the ground. Kersikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Eclaro misses with a body punch
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Eclaro misses the body punch
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nykolai Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eclaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Eclaro throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eclaro is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kersikov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Eclaro. Eclaro gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Eclaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Eclaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eclaro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kersikov circles away.
Eclaro misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kersikov staying out of range there.#T5#
Eclaro throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Eclaro.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eclaro misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Eclaro shoots in looking for a takedown. Kersikov tries to sprawl out of it but Eclaro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kersikov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eclaro shoots for a double leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls well. He's pushed Eclaro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eclaro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eclaro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Eclaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nykolai Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eclaro misses the shot to the body.
Paul Eclaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T7#
Eclaro throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Eclaro throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
As Eclaro backs off Kersikov throws a huge counter combo but Eclaro manages to avoid it all.
A shot to the body from Eclaro misses
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Eclaro.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov 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.#T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eclaro darts in trying to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Eclaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Eclaro.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eclaro swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T9##TD#
Eclaro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Eclaro wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eclaro manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kersikov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Eclaro keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eclaro wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nykolai Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Eclaro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Eclaro misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eclaro shoots and misses
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Eclaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eclaro throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Eclaro wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Eclaro misses with a right hand
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eclaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eclaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Eclaro swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Eclaro misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Eclaro avoids it with no problem.
Eclaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Kersikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Eclaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Eclaro.
Eclaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Eclaro misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Eclaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Eclaro misses with a jab to the body
and Kersikov counters with a three punch combo that has Eclaro backing up. Eclaro nods at Kersikov to acknowledge the strikes.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Eclaro.
Eclaro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Eclaro misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Eclaro avoids it with no problem.
Eclaro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Eclaro throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
No luck for Eclaro with that takedown attempt.
Paul Eclaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Eclaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T5#
Eclaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Eclaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Eclaro avoids it with no problem.
Eclaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Eclaro looks to land a combination but Kersikov avoids it well.
Eclaro tries to clinch up but Kersikov circles away and keeps his distance.#T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Eclaro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Eclaro dives in and scores a takedown into Kersikov's guard.
Eclaro is looking to work some ground and pound but Kersikov has wrist control.
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kersikov 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.
Eclaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard. #T7#
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eclaro's guard. #REVB#
Kersikov lands a couple of elbows.
Kersikov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Eclaro looking for subs off his back but Kersikov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Eclaro is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Kersikov is trying to control. Eclaro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Kersikov lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Eclaro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Eclaro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov working Eclaro over with strikes.
Eclaro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Eclaro manages to get to full guard.
Kersikov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T9#
Eclaro keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Eclaro has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kersikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eclaro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Eclaro's legs - danger averted.
Kersikov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Eclaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nykolai Kersikov.
Well Kersikov 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: TOF 86
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Daddy staying out of range there.
Daddy misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Daddy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Eclaro passes to full mount!
Daddy is looking to improve his position but Eclaro isn't that keen on the idea.
Eclaro thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Daddy blocking the ground and pound.
Eclaro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Eclaro goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Daddy is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eclaro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1##SUB#
Eclaro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daddy defends it easily.#SUB#
Eclaro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Eclaro 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daddy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eclaro wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Eclaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eclaro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daddy is looking to work some ground and pound but Eclaro has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Daddy landing with the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Daddy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Eclaro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Eclaro works over Daddy with some ground and pound from guard.
Daddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eclaro is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Eclaro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Eclaro wants to pass the guard but Daddy is defending well.
Eclaro is trying to control the action in half guard but Daddy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Daddy is pressing down on Eclaro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Eclaro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Daddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Daddy working a defensive guard here.
Eclaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Daddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eclaro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eclaro advances position into side control!#SUB#
Eclaro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daddy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Daddy wants to control but Eclaro postures up.#T4#
Daddy is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Eclaro is staying active.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eclaro in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Daddy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eclaro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Eclaro.
Daddy regains half guard, as Eclaro was trying to land strikes.
Daddy gets back to full guard.
Eclaro throws a big right hand that misses.
Daddy can't keep his opponent in guard - Eclaro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Daddy wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Eclaro is looking to advance position but Daddy won't allow it.
Eclaro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daddy's head.
Eclaro is looking to stall here but Daddy recovers full guard.
Eclaro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Daddy's guard.
Eclaro is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Daddy reverses the position - he's now on top in Eclaro's guard.
Eclaro wants to control but Daddy passes easily into half guard.
Eclaro tries to roll over but Daddy keeps him under control.#T6#
Eclaro is staying active underneath Daddy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Daddy connects with a nice short shot to Eclaro's temple.
Nice strikes from Daddy there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Daddy lands a nice short elbow.
Eclaro is looking for a sweep. Daddy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daddy moves into full mount! Eclaro won't be happy about that!
Eclaro wants to control but Daddy is having none of it.
Eclaro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Eclaro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Eclaro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T7#
Eclaro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Daddy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Daddy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Eclaro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Eclaro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Daddy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eclaro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daddy has managed to get both his arms back between Eclaro's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Daddy is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Eclaro has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Daddy is looking to defend but Eclaro has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Daddy! Eclaro pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Daddy taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Eclaro!
Paul Eclaro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 78
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Hands misses with a low kick.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Hands avoids it well and moves away.
Hands lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hands throws an off balance right hand
and Eclaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hands darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice jab there from Hands.
Hands scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hands scores with the left hand. Eclaro knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Paul Eclaro has been cut.
Eclaro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hands counters with an inside leg kick.
Eclaro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick from Hands, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Eclaro or perhaps it was just good defense by Hands, which made it look bad. #T1#
Hands scores with a punch to the head.
Eclaro blocks a head kick by Hands.
Eclaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hands moves away.
Hands throws out a counter right but Eclaro avoids it with no problem.
Hands dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Eclaro. That did some damage!
Hands scores with a jab to the head.
Hands looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hands connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Eclaro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hands to score with a decent uppercut.
Eclaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hands throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Eclaro misses
and Hands scores with a counter punch that sends Eclaro to the canvas! Hands smells blood - he's punishing Eclaro with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Eclaro has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Happy Hands!
After winning the bout, Happy Hands thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 185
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Apollo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Apollo tries for a takedown but Eclaro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Apollo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Eclaro tries to improve position but can't.
The ground and pound from Apollo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Eclaro is trying to improve his position.
Apollo throws a strike aimed at the side of Eclaro's head but Eclaro avoids it well.
Apollo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eclaro keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Apollo landing a few strikes. #T1#
Eclaro is trying to improve his position.
Eclaro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Apollo's best efforts.#SUB2#
Apollo wants to work for an arm triangle but Eclaro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Apollo is looking to take a break and control but Eclaro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eclaro's coaches at Glory 4 Boxing have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apollo looks to land a strike but Eclaro avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB#
Eclaro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Apollo is aware though and is defending well.
Apollo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eclaro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Eclaro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Eclaro is on top in guard. #REVR#
Apollo 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.
Apollo is trying to control the position but Eclaro postures up. #T2#
Eclaro stopping the sweep attempt from Apollo.
Apollo is trying to keep Eclaro in close.
Apollo keeping full guard, as Eclaro tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eclaro is one step ahead there.
Eclaro lands a couple of elbows.
Apollo controlling the position.
Apollo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Apollo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eclaro defends it easily.
Apollo trying to control the position.
Eclaro advances position into side control!#T3#
Apollo is not content to let Eclaro control the position.
Eclaro is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Eclaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Apollo keeps working. #SUB#
Eclaro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Eclaro trying to control the position but Apollo is working away.
Apollo is trying to get back to half guard.
Eclaro is looking to take a break and control but Apollo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Apollo gets back to half guard.
Apollo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eclaro.
Apollo is trying to maintain the position but Eclaro is very close to passing his half guard.
Eclaro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Apollo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Eclaro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apollo trying to hold on to Eclaro's head to control him but Eclaro postures up.
Eclaro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eclaro is thwarting Apollo's attempts to control the position.
Eclaro trying to pass the guard but Apollo defending well.
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 Paul Eclaro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Apollo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Apollo.
Eclaro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Eclaro as Apollo shoots in.
Eclaro feinted with a counter takedown.
Paul Eclaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Apollo.#TD2#
Apollo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Eclaro on his heels. He'll look to pass Eclaro's guard now, I'm sure.
Eclaro keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Eclaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eclaro wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eclaro is trying to control the position but Apollo postures up.
Apollo is working Eclaro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Apollo wants to pass the guard but Eclaro is keeping the position.
Eclaro is trying to control the position but Apollo postures up.
Eclaro is pulling down on Apollo's head to control his posture.
Apollo wants to pass the guard but Eclaro is keeping the position.
Apollo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Apollo stopping the sweep attempt from Eclaro.#SUB#
Eclaro has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Apollo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Eclaro has tightened it up now! Apollo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Eclaro!
After winning the bout, Paul Eclaro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Ray Apollo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I had ants in my pants'.

Event: CFC 608
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Kaepernick looks to land a right hand but Eclaro moved out of range.
Kaepernick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eclaro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaepernick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaepernick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaepernick misses with a two punch combination.
Kaepernick tries to clinch up.
Eclaro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kaepernick defends it well.
Eclaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaepernick.
Eclaro ducks under a wild hook from Kaepernick.
Eclaro ducks under a wild hook from Kaepernick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick closes the distance but Eclaro moves to the side #TD2#
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Eclaro wants to pass the guard but Kaepernick is defending well.
Kaepernick misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Eclaro is looking for a kimura here.
Eclaro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaepernick defending well though.
Eclaro prevents Kaepernick from improving his position.
Eclaro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kaepernick is trying to control but can't.
Eclaro thows a huge punch but Kaepernick dodges it nicely.
Eclaro throwing shots but Kaepernick is blocking nicely.
Eclaro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eclaro passes to side control.
Eclaro creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kaepernick sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaepernick is not content to let Eclaro control the position.
Eclaro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kaepernick is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2#
Eclaro trying to control the position but Kaepernick is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaepernick manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kaepernick won't allow Eclaro to pass to mount.
Kaepernick wants to get back to full guard.
Kaepernick won't allow Eclaro to pass to mount.
Eclaro lands strikes from half guard.
Eclaro is looking to advance position but Kaepernick won't allow it.
Kaepernick keeping control of the position.
Eclaro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Eclaro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB2#
Eclaro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kaepernick wants to control but Eclaro is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Kaepernick is defending against the submission attempts here by Eclaro. #SUB2#
Eclaro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaepernick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kaepernick wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Eclaro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kaepernick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eclaro.
Kaepernick wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kaepernick is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaepernick is working hard here to advance position.
Kaepernick trying to control from the bottom.
Eclaro wants to control but Kaepernick is keeping him busy.
Kaepernick pushes Eclaro off looking to stand but Eclaro dives back in and keeps control.
Kaepernick is looking for a sweep. Eclaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaepernick preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Eclaro thows a huge punch but Kaepernick dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaepernick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kaepernick looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Eclaro 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#
Eclaro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaepernick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eclaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaepernick finds it's way round the side to connect with Eclaro's head.
Kaepernick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Paul Eclaro has been cut.
Kaepernick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaepernick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kaepernick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eclaro.
Kaepernick tries to clinch up.
Kaepernick scores with a hook.
Kaepernick tries to clinch there but Eclaro circles away.
Julius Kaepernick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eclaro.
Eclaro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kaepernick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Eclaro counters with a single leg into guard. Kaepernick didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eclaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaepernick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaepernick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Kaepernick keeping full guard, as Eclaro tries to pass.
Kaepernick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eclaro trying to control but Kaepernick is working from the bottom.
Eclaro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kaepernick's guard.
Eclaro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Eclaro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Eclaro is trying to control. Kaepernick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kaepernick is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaepernick wants to control but Eclaro is keeping busy.
Kaepernick gets back to full guard. #T2#
Eclaro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
My spies in Glory 4 Boxing inform me that Eclaro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Eclaro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Eclaro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaepernick wants to stand but Eclaro is controlling the position.
Eclaro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eclaro throwing strikes but missing.
Kaepernick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eclaro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Eclaro throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaepernick is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Eclaro dives into side control.
Paul Eclaro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaepernick is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
Eclaro working the ground and pound but Kaepernick is defending the strikes.
Eclaro throws a strike aimed at the side of Kaepernick's head but Kaepernick avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Eclaro.
Kaepernick managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Eclaro.
Eclaro in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Eclaro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eclaro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kaepernick can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Eclaro has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kaepernick is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Eclaro yanks on the arm and Kaepernick is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Eclaro.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Eclaro!
Paul Eclaro is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Paul Eclaro 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: CFC 596
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
Eclaro misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Eclaro misses.
Khemkhaeng looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eclaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eclaro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Eclaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eclaro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Khemkhaeng sprawls and moves away.
Khemkhaeng thumps Eclaro with a low kick.
Eclaro ducks under a wild hook from Khemkhaeng.
Eclaro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Eclaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Khemkhaeng is just out of range.
Khemkhaeng avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khemkhaeng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eclaro.
Nice defenses there by Eclaro.
A jab lands there for Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eclaro.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khemkhaeng! But no joy.#T1#
Khemkhaeng throws a lazy right hand but Eclaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khemkhaeng moves away from the strike by Eclaro.
A big left from Khemkhaeng misses.
Eclaro throws a series of punches but Khemkhaeng avoids them all with ease.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eclaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khemkhaeng moves away.
Eclaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng throws a low kick but Eclaro moves out of range easily.
Eclaro is looking to wear down Khemkhaeng with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Khemkhaeng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eclaro misses with the combination.
Eclaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Eclaro tries to clinch but Khemkhaeng moves out of range.
Eclaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khemkhaeng throws a shot from downtown. Eclaro moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Khemkhaeng throws out a loose jab but Eclaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khemkhaeng misses with a wild body shot.
Eclaro slips under a jab.
Eclaro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Khemkhaeng counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eclaro's knee momentarily.
Khemkhaeng scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eclaro doesn't seem bothered though.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khemkhaeng throws a leg kick #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a single leg into guard. Khemkhaeng didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khemkhaeng wants to stand but Eclaro is controlling the position.
Eclaro won't allow Khemkhaeng to sweep him here.
Khemkhaeng is still trying to improve position.
Eclaro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Khemkhaeng trying to control the position.
Khemkhaeng pulls Eclaro in close to his closed guard and prevents Eclaro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Eclaro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khemkhaeng works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Khemkhaeng wants to sweep here but Eclaro controlling him for the moment.
Khemkhaeng can't keep his opponent in guard - Eclaro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Khemkhaeng is looking for a sweep. Eclaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khemkhaeng is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Eclaro is looking to advance position but Khemkhaeng won't allow it. #SUB#
Eclaro wants to work for an arm triangle but Khemkhaeng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Khemkhaeng keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Eclaro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Eclaro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Eclaro stops Khemkhaeng from getting back to his feet.
Eclaro is trying to control. Khemkhaeng wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eclaro throwing shots but Khemkhaeng is blocking nicely.
Eclaro trying to control the action but Khemkhaeng is working from the bottom. #T4#
Khemkhaeng is looking for a sweep. Eclaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eclaro lands strikes from half guard.
Eclaro prevents Khemkhaeng from standing back up.
Eclaro 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.
Khemkhaeng is looking to improve his position.
Eclaro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Khemkhaeng with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Khemkhaeng blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eclaro.
Eclaro prevents Khemkhaeng from standing back up.
Eclaro looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Eclaro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khemkhaeng tries to roll over but Eclaro keeps him under control.
Eclaro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khemkhaeng wants to control but Eclaro is keeping busy.
Khemkhaeng pushes Eclaro off looking to stand but Eclaro dives back in and keeps control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Eclaro dominated that round.
That's time! Eclaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Khemkhaeng throws out a loose jab but Eclaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng misses with a looping right.
Eclaro moves out of range as Khemkhaeng strikes.
Khemkhaeng throws a jab but it's blocked by Eclaro.
Eclaro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Khemkhaeng sprawls and moves away.
Eclaro fails with the takedown.
Eclaro misses with a few strikes there.
Khemkhaeng lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro ducks under a wild hook from Khemkhaeng.
Eclaro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khemkhaeng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eclaro throws a body punch but Khemkhaeng moves out of range.
Khemkhaeng moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
An inside leg kick from Khemkhaeng misses.
Khemkhaeng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eclaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khemkhaeng manages to avoid it.
Khemkhaeng scores with a nice strike.
Khemkhaeng misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Khemkhaeng regains full guard. Nicely done.
Khemkhaeng utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eclaro postures up and lands a big shot to Khemkhaeng's brow.
Eclaro pushes down on Khemkhaeng's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Khemkhaeng is looking for a sweep. Eclaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khemkhaeng works his way to full guard. Good work.
Eclaro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khemkhaeng works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eclaro distracts Khemkhaeng with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Eclaro won't allow Khemkhaeng to get back to his feet.
Khemkhaeng keeping full guard, as Eclaro tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eclaro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eclaro pushing down on Khemkhaeng's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Khemkhaeng pushes Eclaro off looking to stand but Eclaro dives back in and keeps control.
Eclaro lands with a punch from half guard.
Khemkhaeng wants to control but Eclaro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eclaro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khemkhaeng defending well though.
Eclaro wants to control but Khemkhaeng is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Eclaro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khemkhaeng looks like he's trying to stand up.
Khemkhaeng blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eclaro. #SUB#
Eclaro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Khemkhaeng holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Khemkhaeng has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eclaro is working away from the top position though.
Khemkhaeng is looking to improve his position.
Khemkhaeng really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eclaro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Eclaro is trying to work for a kimura but Khemkhaeng is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khemkhaeng wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Eclaro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khemkhaeng is just riding it out for now. Eclaro eventually gives up the hold.
Eclaro prevents Khemkhaeng from improving his position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Khemkhaeng gets full guard.
Eclaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khemkhaeng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eclaro prevents Khemkhaeng from getting back to his feet.
Eclaro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eclaro throws a big elbow that misses.
Eclaro preventing the sweep.
Khemkhaeng avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eclaro stays in close to Khemkhaeng's body and controls the position.
Khemkhaeng seems keen to control Eclaro's posture.
Eclaro advances to half guard. #SUB#
Eclaro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khemkhaeng is just riding it out for now. Eclaro eventually gives up the hold.
Eclaro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Eclaro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Eclaro takes a swing at Khemkhaeng's ribcage but misses.
Eclaro slips a straight right by Khemkhaeng.
Eclaro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khemkhaeng comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khemkhaeng misses with a looping right.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Khemkhaeng avoids it well and moves away.
Khemkhaeng misses with a right hand #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Eclaro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khemkhaeng pushes Eclaro off but Eclaro dives into side control.
Khemkhaeng can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Eclaro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Eclaro throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Khemkhaeng is not content to let Eclaro control the position. #ES2#
Khemkhaeng explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Eclaro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khemkhaeng circles away quickly and effectively.
Eclaro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Eclaro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Eclaro shoots in looking for a takedown but Khemkhaeng manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eclaro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khemkhaeng was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Khemkhaeng throws a lazy right hand but Eclaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khemkhaeng comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khemkhaeng cracks Eclaro with an open hand slap.
Khemkhaeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khemkhaeng lands a nice shot that snaps Eclaro's head back.
Khemkhaeng misses with an uppercut. Eclaro saw that one coming.
Eclaro moves away from the strike by Khemkhaeng. #T2#
Khemkhaeng misses with a left hand #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Khemkhaeng has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Eclaro is on him like a limpet, forcing Khemkhaeng back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khemkhaeng scores with a shoulder strike.
Khemkhaeng lands a left hand. #TD#
Eclaro decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Eclaro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khemkhaeng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Khemkhaeng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Eclaro working for a triangle but Khemkhaeng defends it easily.
Eclaro is trying to control the position but Khemkhaeng postures up. #SU2#
Khemkhaeng stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Khemkhaeng misses with a hook #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a shoot takedown. Khemkhaeng fights it but they end up in guard. #T3#
Khemkhaeng bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eclaro's guard. #REVB#
Khemkhaeng would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Eclaro wants to sweep but no luck.
Khemkhaeng tries to stand but Eclaro is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Khemkhaeng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Khemkhaeng slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Eclaro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khemkhaeng is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Eclaro is looking for a triangle but Khemkhaeng pushes his legs off easily.
Khemkhaeng stays in close to Eclaro's body and controls the position.
Eclaro working a defensive guard here.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Khemkhaeng has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Eclaro is proving hard to escape from.
Khemkhaeng trying to control the position from guard on top but Eclaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khemkhaeng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Eclaro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khemkhaeng defends it easily.
Khemkhaeng passes into half guard.
Khemkhaeng sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Eclaro defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kittisak Khemkhaeng comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eclaro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CFC 586
Date: Sep 08, 2023

#R1#
Hargrave slips a jab from Eclaro.
Hargrave connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Eclaro has been cut.#CL#
Eclaro takes the fight into the clinch.
Eclaro is struggling to control the position.
Hargrave can't find room to land a body shot as Eclaro controls the action.
Hargrave's coach down at Gunner's School of Combat was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hargrave's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hargrave is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Eclaro to keep the fight standing.
Eclaro leaning against his opponent.
Hargrave lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eclaro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hargrave misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro leaning against his opponent. #TD#
Eclaro works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Eclaro avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Hargrave looking for a guillotine here but Eclaro defends easily. #T1##SUB2#
Hargrave looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eclaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Hargrave is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hargrave keeping full guard, as Eclaro tries to pass.
Eclaro throws a big right hand that misses.
Hargrave keeping full guard, as Eclaro tries to pass.
Eclaro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hargrave works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Hargrave escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eclaro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hargrave keeping moving, preventing Eclaro from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eclaro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hargrave keeping moving, preventing Eclaro from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hargrave is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eclaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Hargrave working for a triangle but Eclaro defends it easily. #SUB2#
Hargrave is looking for a triangle but Eclaro pushes his legs off easily.
Eclaro pushes down on Hargrave's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Eclaro looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Eclaro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Eclaro is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hargrave trying to control the position.
Eclaro throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Eclaro throws an elbow that misses. Hargrave uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Eclaro's guard. Nice move by Hargrave!#REVB#
Hargrave pushes down on Eclaro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Eclaro trying to control from the bottom.
Hargrave wants to free his trapped foot but Eclaro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hargrave is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eclaro wants to control but Hargrave passes easily into half guard.
Eclaro is pressing down on Hargrave's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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 Paul Eclaro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Eclaro's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hargrave misses with a body shot.
Eclaro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Eclaro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hargrave pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eclaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Hargrave darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Eclaro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Hargrave is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eclaro trying to control but Hargrave is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Eclaro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hargrave is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hargrave has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1#
Hargrave stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eclaro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hargrave drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Eclaro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hargrave has Eclaro in his guard.#REVR#
Eclaro wants to pass the guard but Hargrave is keeping the position.
Eclaro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Eclaro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eclaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Hargrave is retaining full guard.
Paul Eclaro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eclaro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eclaro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Hargrave looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hargrave pulls Eclaro in close to prevent any damage.
Eclaro is pushing down on Hargrave's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hargrave is fighting to maintain full guard but Eclaro has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Hargrave looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Eclaro wants to work for an arm triangle but Hargrave is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Eclaro looks to land a strike but Hargrave avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Hargrave looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Eclaro chips away with some ground and pound.
Eclaro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hargrave manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Hargrave avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hargrave trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB#
Eclaro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hargrave trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hargrave drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Eclaro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hargrave has Eclaro in his guard.#REVR#
Hargrave preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eclaro slips nicely into half guard.
Eclaro trying to mount his opponent but Hargrave defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Eclaro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Eclaro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hargrave looks to land a right hand but Eclaro moved out of range.
Eclaro misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Hargrave on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hargrave connects with a right hand. Eclaro shakes it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Hargrave misses the target.
Hargrave misses with a body shot.
Hargrave stuns Eclaro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Hargrave gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Eclaro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Eclaro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hargrave works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro looking to sit in guard and control but Hargrave gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hargrave won't allow Eclaro to sweep him here. #T1#
Hargrave wants to control from the top but Eclaro keeps moving.
Eclaro working a defensive guard but Hargrave manages to pass into side control anyway.
Eclaro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hargrave taking a break here but Eclaro is having none of it and regains half guard.
Eclaro tries to roll over but Hargrave keeps him under control.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hargrave frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hargrave fails to take his opponent's back.
Eclaro is trying desperately to improve position.
Eclaro prevents Hargrave from taking his back.
Hargrave controlling from the full mount.
Hargrave tries to take his opponent's back but Eclaro turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Tyson Hargrave has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB2#
Hargrave is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eclaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hargrave swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eclaro wants to control from the top but Hargrave keeps moving.
Eclaro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hargrave keeping moving, preventing Eclaro from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Hargrave looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Eclaro passes into side control.
Eclaro creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hargrave sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hargrave tries to bench press Eclaro off him but Eclaro keeps the position.
Hargrave is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Eclaro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eclaro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hargrave is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyson Hargrave.
I think Eclaro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Paul Eclaro!
Our winner, Paul Eclaro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CFC 578
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
White will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
White closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Eclaro's guard.
White wants to control from the top but Eclaro keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells White's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Eclaro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
White scoring with some ground and pound.
White looking to sit in guard and control but Eclaro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eclaro being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro won't allow White to sweep him here.
White is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
White keeping full guard, as Eclaro tries to pass.
White is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at White Eagle inform us that White has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Eclaro is looking to advance position but White has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
White raining down hammerfists from mount.
White landing strikes, looking to finish! #T2#
White lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
White lands a nice shot to the head.
Eclaro is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White controlling his opponent.
White putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
White prevents Eclaro from getting the reversal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White content just to control the position here.
White can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eclaro is looking to escape.
White lands a big elbow. #T3#
White is stalling here but it's allowed Eclaro to get half guard.
Eclaro gets full guard.
White stands up over Eclaro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Eclaro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
White won't allow Eclaro to sweep him here. #SUB#
Eclaro looking for subs off his back but White has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
White looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
Eclaro is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
White working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Eclaro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eclaro wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
Eclaro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Eclaro.
Eclaro keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Walter White dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
White ducks under a wild hook from Eclaro.
White misses with an uppercut. Eclaro saw that one coming.
White lands with an overhand left.
Eclaro throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
White fails with the takedown.
White misses with a looping left.
Eclaro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
White shoots in looking for a takedown but Eclaro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing White's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eclaro stuffs the takedown.
Paul Eclaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter White.
Eclaro takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
A big left from White misses.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but White avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White cracks Eclaro with a good jab.#TD2#
White shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eclaro manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Eclaro controls White momentarily but White frees himself.
Eclaro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
White trying to control here.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eclaro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
White is trying to get back to full guard.
White trying to control but Eclaro postures up.
Eclaro trying to mount his opponent but White defends it. #T2#
White trying to control but Eclaro postures up.
White wants to get back to full guard.
Eclaro drops an elbow to the side of White's head.
Eclaro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head.
Eclaro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eclaro wants to pass to mount but White is defending the position.
Eclaro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
White is not content to let Eclaro control the position.
Eclaro not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
White is controlling Eclaro's position as best he can from this difficult position.
White is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eclaro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eclaro's back!
White keeps control of the position as Eclaro tries to break free.
White is looking to control Eclaro but Eclaro is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Eclaro breaks White's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
White is trying to keep Eclaro in close.
White has control of Eclaro's left arm, preventing Eclaro from doing any damage. #T4#
Eclaro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eclaro sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
White had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eclaro defends it easily.
Eclaro looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eclaro wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Eclaro stopping the sweep attempt from White.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Eclaro will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Eclaro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from White.
White with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for White! #SUB#
Eclaro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, White has escaped the position, nice work there.
White is letting Eclaro control him for a moment.
White is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Eclaro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. White knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro working away.#T1##SUB#
Eclaro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Eclaro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
White tries to improve position but can't.
Eclaro in side control, throwing shots but White defends.
White is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Eclaro off and has taken his back!
Eclaro tries to roll but White sticks to his back.
White doesn't have the hooks in and Eclaro manages to turn into his guard.
Eclaro postures up. #T2#
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eclaro trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walter White has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eclaro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
White is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
White throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eclaro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
White tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
White is trying to control the position but Eclaro postures up.
White is pulling down on Eclaro's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that White has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
White keeping full guard, as Eclaro tries to pass.
Eclaro stands and throws White's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Eclaro is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
White wants to control but Eclaro postures up.
White is looking to regain half guard here but Eclaro keeps moving and retains side control.
The ground and pound from Eclaro seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
White is trying to control Eclaro's posture but Eclaro avoids it.
Eclaro throwing strikes but White manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eclaro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Eclaro manages to get to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Eclaro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Eclaro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Eclaro!
Paul Eclaro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC 566
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Eclaro misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Eclaro misses the target.
Eclaro looks to land a left hand but Kaepernick moved out of range nicely.
Kaepernick unleashes a big counter combination but Eclaro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Eclaro. No joy for Kaepernick on that attempt.
Eclaro feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Eclaro moves into the clinch.#BC#
Eclaro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Eclaro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Eclaro showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eclaro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kaepernick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kaepernick holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaepernick tries to roll over but Eclaro keeps him under control.#T1#
Eclaro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Eclaro controlling the pace.
Eclaro thows a huge punch but Kaepernick dodges it nicely.
Eclaro 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.
Eclaro moves into full mount! Kaepernick won't be happy about that!
Eclaro thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kaepernick is trying to escape the mount.
Kaepernick wants to control but Eclaro is having none of it.
Eclaro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kaepernick is looking to escape.
Eclaro looking to finish with strikes here!
Kaepernick is desperately trying to improve his position but Eclaro has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Kaepernick is still trying to improve position.
Eclaro punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kaepernick is working to get back to half guard.
Eclaro controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Eclaro looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Eclaro avoids the attempt from Kaepernick to control.
Kaepernick wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Eclaro.
Kaepernick can't escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eclaro looking to finish with strikes here!
Eclaro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kaepernick tries to reverse the position but Eclaro maintains control.#T3##SUB#
Eclaro working for a guillotine from mount but Kaepernick is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kaepernick is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Eclaro wants to finish this one by submission but Kaepernick is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Eclaro.
Eclaro punching from mount but Kaepernick doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kaepernick wants to control but Eclaro is having none of it.
Eclaro lands a couple of good shots and Kaepernick has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Eclaro missing with strikes.
Eclaro throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
You can see the frustration on Kaepernick's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kaepernick rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kaepernick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eclaro. #T4##SUB#
Eclaro seems to be working for a kimura but Kaepernick defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Eclaro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kaepernick wants to control but Eclaro is keeping busy.
Kaepernick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaepernick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eclaro.
Kaepernick is refusing to be controlled, as Eclaro sits in half guard.
Kaepernick is pressing down on Eclaro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Eclaro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eclaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaepernick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaepernick working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Eclaro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kaepernick scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Paul Eclaro has been cut.
Eclaro throws an off balance right hand
letting Kaepernick counter with a right hand.
Eclaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaepernick was well out of range. Poor timing from Eclaro.#TD2#
Kaepernick shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kaepernick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eclaro's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kaepernick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kaepernick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eclaro's head.#T1#
Eclaro wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaepernick working some strikes from top position.
Eclaro wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Eclaro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaepernick landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Eclaro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaepernick is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Eclaro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kaepernick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kaepernick is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Kaepernick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eclaro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaepernick has managed to get both his arms back between Eclaro's legs - danger averted.
Kaepernick trying to control but Eclaro is working from the bottom. #T2#
Eclaro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaepernick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eclaro's head.
Kaepernick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kaepernick working some strikes from top position.
Kaepernick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kaepernick stopping the sweep attempt from Eclaro.
Kaepernick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eclaro's head.
Kaepernick working some strikes from top position.
Eclaro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick throws an elbow that misses. Eclaro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kaepernick's guard. Nice move by Eclaro!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eclaro preventing the sweep. #T3#
Eclaro trying to control but Kaepernick is working from the bottom.
Kaepernick wants to sweep here but Eclaro controlling him for the moment.
Eclaro stands and throws Kaepernick's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Eclaro is looking to take a break and control but Kaepernick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eclaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaepernick can do to turn this around?
Kaepernick sneaks back into half guard.
Kaepernick manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Kaepernick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaepernick working a defensive guard here.
Eclaro postures up in Kaepernick's guard and throws a big left but Kaepernick blocks it.
Kaepernick is trying to control the position but Eclaro postures up.
Kaepernick controlling the position.
Eclaro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaepernick is keeping the position for now.
Kaepernick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eclaro.
Eclaro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaepernick looking to control.
Kaepernick pulls Eclaro in close to prevent any damage.
Kaepernick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eclaro manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Kaepernick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Eclaro's cut.
That's time! Eclaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Eclaro throws a body punch but Kaepernick moves out of range.
Kaepernick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Julius Kaepernick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eclaro misses with a body punch
and Eclaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaepernick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eclaro throws a body punch but Kaepernick moves out of range.
Kaepernick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eclaro.
It seemed like Kaepernick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Eclaro dives in and scores a takedown into Kaepernick's guard.
Kaepernick is trying to keep Eclaro in close.
Eclaro wants to control from the top but Kaepernick keeps moving. #T1#
Eclaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eclaro lands a couple of digs.
Eclaro wants to control from the top but Kaepernick keeps moving.
Kaepernick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Eclaro won't allow Kaepernick to sweep him here.
Eclaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaepernick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eclaro looking to pass the guard.
Kaepernick is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Eclaro passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Eclaro throws an elbow but Kaepernick slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Kaepernick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kaepernick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kaepernick keeps trying to improve his position.
Kaepernick manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kaepernick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kaepernick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Eclaro trying to control from the bottom.
Kaepernick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eclaro's head.
Paul Eclaro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Eclaro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick passes to full mount!
Eclaro can't escape the position.
Kaepernick looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kaepernick raining down hammerfists from mount.#CUT2#Paul Eclaro's cut is getting worse.
Kaepernick looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Eclaro covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Kaepernick!
Julius Kaepernick is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Julius Kaepernick thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 553
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Chav Jr. throws a combination. Eclaro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chav Jr. scores with a leg kick.
Chav Jr. bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chav Jr. throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Eclaro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chav Jr. manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eclaro manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Eclaro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chav Jr. blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eclaro.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chav Jr. manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Eclaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chav Jr. swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Eclaro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eclaro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Eclaro trying to control but Chav Jr. is working from the bottom. #T1#
Chav Jr. looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eclaro is one step ahead there.
Eclaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eclaro slips nicely into half guard.
Eclaro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chav Jr. does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chav Jr. manages to get to full guard.
Chav Jr. wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Chav Jr. is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Eclaro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Eclaro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chav Jr. is refusing to be controlled, as Eclaro sits in half guard.
Chav Jr. slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Eclaro wants to control from the top but Chav Jr. keeps moving.
Eclaro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chav Jr. looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eclaro is one step ahead there. #T3#
Chav Jr. seems keen to control Eclaro's posture.
Eclaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Chav Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eclaro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chav Jr. keeping full guard, as Eclaro tries to pass.
Chav Jr. not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chav Jr. gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chav Jr. won't be happy with that.
Chav Jr. is looking to regain half guard here but Eclaro keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Chav Jr. is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Eclaro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eclaro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chav Jr. defending well though. #SUB2#
Eclaro is looking for a kimura but Chav Jr. is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Eclaro to get the leverage.
Eclaro trying to pass the guard but Chav Jr. defending well.
Eclaro thows a huge punch but Chav Jr. dodges it nicely.
Chav Jr. is looking to improve his position.
Chav Jr. avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eclaro.
Chav Jr. is not content to let Eclaro control the position.
Eclaro throwing shots but Chav Jr. is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Eclaro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chav Jr. scores with a jab.
Chav Jr. throws a lazy right hand but Eclaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eclaro avoids the head kick by Chav Jr..
Eclaro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Eclaro.
Eclaro with the counter takedown but Chav Jr. avoids it easily.
Chav Jr. thows a leg kick but Eclaro checks it #TD2#
and Eclaro counters with a single leg into guard. Chav Jr. didn't expect that.
Chav Jr. is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chav Jr. manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eclaro manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Eclaro looking for a guillotine here but Chav Jr. defends easily.
Chav Jr. trying to control but Eclaro is working from the bottom. #T1#
Chav Jr. content to stall in guard here.
Eclaro keeping moving, preventing Chav Jr. from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Eclaro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chav Jr. defends well.
Eclaro looking for a sweep. Not yet Eclaro, not yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Eclaro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chav Jr. is aware though and is defending well.
Eclaro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chav Jr. is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chav Jr. is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chav Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Eclaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eclaro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Eclaro working for a triangle but Chav Jr. defends it easily.
Chav Jr. is looking to work some ground and pound but Eclaro has wrist control.#T3#
Chav Jr. is stalling in the full guard.
Eclaro 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eclaro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eclaro walks into a jab.
Eclaro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A low kick from Chav Jr. misses #TD2#
and Eclaro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Paul Eclaro has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Eclaro throwing strikes but missing.
Eclaro wants to pass the guard but Chav Jr. is keeping the position.
Eclaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Chav Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chav Jr. bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eclaro's guard. #REVR#
Chav Jr. trying to control but Eclaro is working from the bottom.
Chav Jr. scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chav Jr. slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eclaro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chav Jr. off and has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pikey Chav Jr. will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Chav Jr. rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Eclaro counters with a single leg into guard. Chav Jr. didn't expect that.
Chav Jr. tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eclaro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eclaro passes Chav Jr.'s left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chav Jr. is trying to control but can't.
Eclaro trying to advance position but Chav Jr. counters by regaining guard.
Eclaro wants to control from the top but Chav Jr. keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Eclaro throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Chav Jr. wants to control but Eclaro postures up.#T1#
Chav Jr. sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Eclaro is pressing down on Chav Jr.'s thigh, looking to free his foot. Chav Jr. is holding on for now.
Chav Jr. is looking for a sweep. Eclaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chav Jr. slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chav Jr. is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chav Jr. keeping full guard, as Eclaro tries to pass.
Eclaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Chav Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eclaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chav Jr. swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chav Jr. seems keen to control Eclaro's posture.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chav Jr. is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chav Jr. utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chav Jr. looking for a sweep. Not yet Chav Jr., not yet.
Eclaro passes Chav Jr.'s left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Eclaro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chav Jr. sees it coming and defends easily.
Chav Jr. tries to roll over but Eclaro keeps him under control.
Eclaro missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Chav Jr. wants to control but Eclaro is keeping busy.
Eclaro moves into full mount! Chav Jr. won't be happy about that!
Eclaro misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Chav Jr. can't escape the position.
Eclaro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chav Jr. is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Eclaro swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chav Jr. is now in Eclaro's guard. A big mistake from Eclaro there, giving up the dominant position!
Chav Jr. distracts Eclaro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Eclaro looking for a guillotine here but Chav Jr. defends easily. #T4#
Chav Jr. slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Eclaro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chav Jr. uses it to pass to side control.
Eclaro takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chav Jr. tries to move to mount but Eclaro blocks the move with his legs.
Chav Jr. working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Eclaro really 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.#R4#
Eclaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chav Jr. throws out the jab.
Chav Jr. throws a hook but Eclaro avoids it easily.
Eclaro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chav Jr. connects with a leg kick.
Chav Jr. connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chav Jr. tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control.
Eclaro looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chav Jr. is avoiding damage well.
Chav Jr. tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eclaro tries to score with some ground and pound. Chav Jr. controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chav Jr. tries to buck Eclaro off but Eclaro is having none of it.
Eclaro advances to full mount.
Chav Jr. is squirming around, avoiding Eclaro's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Chav Jr. avoids a series of strikes thrown by Eclaro.
Eclaro misses with a head shot.
Chav Jr. is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chav Jr. is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Quarry, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Eclaro cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Chav Jr. is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chav Jr. wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Eclaro.
Chav Jr. can't escape the position.
Eclaro throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Chav Jr. gets back to half guard.#T2#
Chav Jr. is looking for a sweep. Eclaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eclaro is looking to stall here but Chav Jr. recovers full guard.
Eclaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eclaro passes Chav Jr.'s left leg - he's now in half guard.
Eclaro is controlling the pace.
Eclaro slips a nice elbow through Chav Jr.'s hands, connecting with Chav Jr.'s forehead.#T3#
Eclaro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eclaro is trying to control the action in half guard but Chav Jr. is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Eclaro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eclaro trying to mount his opponent but Chav Jr. defends it.
Chav Jr. trying to control but Eclaro postures up.
Eclaro throwing shots but Chav Jr. is blocking nicely.
Chav Jr. wants to get back to full guard.
Eclaro tries to pass to full mount but Chav Jr. defends it.
Well, if Eclaro 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. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Eclaro trying to mount his opponent but Chav Jr. defends it.
Chav Jr. wants to sweep but Eclaro has passed to side control!
Eclaro wants to control but Chav Jr. is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Eclaro seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Eclaro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eclaro wants to control but Chav Jr. is keeping him busy.
Eclaro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chav Jr.'s legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Eclaro dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Eclaro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chav Jr. throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control.
Chav Jr. avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Eclaro.
Chav Jr. is looking to reverse the position.
Eclaro working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chav Jr. manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro lands with a punch from half guard.
Chav Jr. is trying to maintain the position but Eclaro is very close to passing his half guard.
Eclaro is looking to stall here but Chav Jr. recovers full guard.
Chav Jr. looking for a sweep. Not yet Chav Jr., not yet.
Pikey Chav Jr. has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Eclaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eclaro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chav Jr. keeping moving, preventing Eclaro from controlling successfully.
Eclaro is looking to pass into half guard but Chav Jr. pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chav Jr. is in guard.#REVR#
Eclaro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chav Jr. is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Eclaro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chav Jr. doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chav Jr. manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Chav Jr. throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Eclaro looking for a guillotine here but Chav Jr. defends easily.
Chav Jr. postures up in Eclaro's guard and throws a big left but Eclaro blocks it. #SUB2#
Eclaro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chav Jr. gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Chav Jr. passes Eclaro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Eclaro is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eclaro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chav Jr. with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eclaro is looking to sweep but instead, Chav Jr. has passed into half guard. #SUB#
Chav Jr. is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Eclaro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Eclaro.
Eclaro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eclaro trying to keep a closed guard but Chav Jr. is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Eclaro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chav Jr. is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Eclaro.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eclaro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chav Jr. wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Eclaro!
Paul Eclaro is the new lightweight champion!
Paul Eclaro thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CFC 547
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Kaepernick fails with the takedown.
Kaepernick shoots in but no luck this time.
Eclaro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kaepernick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Kaepernick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eclaro lands a right hook to the body.
Kaepernick lands with a straight right. Eclaro didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Kaepernick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Eclaro is trying to defend but Kaepernick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eclaro is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kaepernick thows an elbow strike that misses. Eclaro gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Kaepernick doesn't seem too bothered but Eclaro quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Kaepernick is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Kaepernick really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

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

Event: CFC 540
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
White shoots in but Eclaro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
White tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Eclaro defends well and White ends up having to push Eclaro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
White closes the distance and clinches up with Eclaro, looking for a takedown. White pushes Eclaro against the cage but Eclaro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paul Eclaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter White.
White with a poor takedown #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
White looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Eclaro has picked White up and slammed him! White can't keep hold of the triangle and Eclaro manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Eclaro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Eclaro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, White rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Eclaro's guard! Nice work there by White!
White stopping the sweep attempt from Eclaro.
Eclaro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
White keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eclaro's head.#T1#
White with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eclaro looking to hit a scissor sweep but White is one step ahead there.
White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
White throwing strikes from guard but Eclaro blocks nicely.
Eclaro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
White is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Eclaro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Eclaro keeping full guard, as White tries to pass. #SUB#
Eclaro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Eclaro.
White trying to control but Eclaro is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eclaro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eclaro looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Eclaro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eclaro keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
White connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
White shoots in but no luck this time.
White shoots in for a double leg but Eclaro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for White with that takedown attempt.
White shoots in for a double leg but Eclaro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eclaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Eclaro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eclaro swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
White closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Eclaro did well to prevent White getting side control.
Eclaro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of White's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take White's back!
White just looking to survive in the bad position. #SUB#
Eclaro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Eclaro.
Eclaro missing with punches from the back.
White is trying to break free.
Eclaro missing with punches from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White tries to roll but Eclaro sticks to his back.
White trying to control the hands but Eclaro won't let him.
White tries to roll but Eclaro sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Eclaro 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#
White fails with a takedown attempt.
Eclaro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
White shoots in but no luck this time.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but White avoids it well and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Eclaro. No joy for White on that attempt.
Paul Eclaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter White.
White shoots in looking for a takedown. Eclaro tries to sprawl out of it but White keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eclaro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eclaro misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
Eclaro slaps away a takedown attempt from White, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White with a poor takedown #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Eclaro trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
White controlling the position.#T1#
Eclaro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Eclaro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eclaro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Eclaro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
White working for a triangle but Eclaro defends it easily. #SUB2#
White is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eclaro wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Our spies down at at White Eagle inform us that White has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Eclaro passes White's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Eclaro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Eclaro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
White is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Eclaro wants to take a breather but White is having none of it. #T3#
White has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eclaro is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
White stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
White looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
White is nestled in close to Eclaro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Eclaro is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! White is tapping! Great win for Eclaro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paul Eclaro!
After winning the bout, Paul Eclaro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 535
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Eclaro. Sheppherd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sheppherd unleashes a big counter combination but Eclaro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sheppherd throws a chopping leg kick but Eclaro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sheppherd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Eclaro checks it well.
Eclaro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Eclaro misses with a shot to the body
and Sheppherd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sheppherd cracks Eclaro with an open hand slap.
Sheppherd throws a hook to the side of Eclaro's head but Eclaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sheppherd connects with a body shot that sends Eclaro's belly button to the back.
Good work by Eclaro as he checks the leg kick.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Sheppherd avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eclaro. Sheppherd does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheppherd throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sheppherd won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eclaro misses with the ground and pound.
Eclaro trying to control the action but Sheppherd is working from the bottom.
Sheppherd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eclaro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Eclaro throws an elbow but Sheppherd slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Sheppherd regains half guard.#ES2#
Sheppherd manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sheppherd looks to throw the jab but Eclaro is out of range.
Sheppherd misses with the body kick#TD#
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control.
Eclaro misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Eclaro is looking to take a break and control but Sheppherd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Eclaro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Eclaro misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T2#
Eclaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sheppherd keeps working.
Sheppherd prevents Eclaro from moving into mount.
Eclaro tries to score with some ground and pound. Sheppherd controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eclaro is chipping away with strikes.
Sheppherd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eclaro is looking to take a break and control but Sheppherd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sheppherd is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Sheppherd takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Eclaro fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sheppherd parries the strikes from Eclaro easily there. Eclaro is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sheppherd to escape. #SUB#
Eclaro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eclaro swings around for an armbar but Sheppherd sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Eclaro's guard.
Eclaro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sheppherd is one step ahead there.
Sheppherd wants to pass the guard but Eclaro is keeping the position.
Eclaro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sheppherd puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Eclaro is trying to get back to full guard.
Sheppherd wants to control but Eclaro is keeping him busy.
Sheppherd throws a strike but Eclaro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Eclaro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sheppherd pulls Eclaro in close to prevent any damage.
Eclaro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Eclaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheppherd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eclaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sheppherd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Trey Sheppherd will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sheppherd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Eclaro dodges the punch combination from Sheppherd.
Eclaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sheppherd misses with a few strikes there.
Sheppherd is looking to chop away at Eclaro's legs.
Eclaro blocks a low kick nicely.
Eclaro feinted with a counter takedown.
A head kick from Sheppherd lands but Eclaro takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheppherd slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sheppherd.
Sheppherd staying out of range there.
A lazy body kick from Sheppherd #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Sheppherd is not content to let Eclaro control the position.
Eclaro postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Sheppherd's face as Eclaro controls the position.
Sheppherd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eclaro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sheppherd gets back to half guard.
Eclaro trying to control the action but Sheppherd is working from the bottom.
Eclaro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sheppherd is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Eclaro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Eclaro prevents Sheppherd from improving his position.
Eclaro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sheppherd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Sheppherd is trying to get back to full guard.
Eclaro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Eclaro working Sheppherd over with strikes.
Sheppherd is in trouble now - Eclaro has advanced to mount!
Eclaro thowing shots but they're missing.
Sheppherd manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Sheppherd, under a barage of strikes from Eclaro.
Eclaro wants to pass the guard but Sheppherd is defending well.
Sheppherd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eclaro is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Eclaro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Eclaro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Eclaro drops an elbow to the side of Sheppherd's head.
Eclaro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Eclaro wants to work for an arm triangle but Sheppherd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Eclaro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Eclaro thows a huge punch but Sheppherd dodges it nicely.
Eclaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sheppherd keeps working. #T4#
Eclaro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eclaro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eclaro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Eclaro wants to work for an arm triangle but Sheppherd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Eclaro not doing much here.
Eclaro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Eclaro looking to finish with strikes here!
Sheppherd is desperately trying to improve his position but Eclaro has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Eclaro 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#
Sheppherd throws a leg kick but Eclaro moved away.
Sheppherd misses with a wild body shot.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Sheppherd is quick to defend against it.
Sheppherd pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Eclaro gets the takedown into side control.
Sheppherd is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Eclaro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eclaro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sheppherd is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro trying to control the position but Sheppherd is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheppherd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eclaro wants to control but Sheppherd is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Eclaro tries for a kimura but Sheppherd is defending well.
Sheppherd is looking to regain half guard here but Eclaro keeps moving and retains side control.
Eclaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sheppherd keeps working.
Sheppherd is looking to regain half guard here but Eclaro keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Eclaro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sheppherd to see if he's OK.#T2#
The strikes coming from Eclaro are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sheppherd can't do much from the bottom here.
Eclaro tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Eclaro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sheppherd, who protects the arm well.
Sheppherd is not content to let Eclaro control the position.
Eclaro misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sheppherd parries the strikes from Eclaro easily there. Eclaro is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sheppherd to escape. #T3##SUB#
Eclaro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sheppherd gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Sheppherd wants to hold on but Eclaro pushes him away.
Eclaro postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sheppherd looks a forlorn figure.
Sheppherd in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sheppherd is squirming around, avoiding Eclaro's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Eclaro cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Eclaro thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
Eclaro misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Eclaro throws some wild stikes that Sheppherd manages to avoid easily.
Sheppherd is in all sorts of trouble here.
Eclaro with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eclaro punching from mount but Sheppherd doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Eclaro wants to control the action but instead Sheppherd gets a body lock and reverses into Eclaro's guard! Nice work! #SUB#
Eclaro looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sheppherd is defending well. Eclaro quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sheppherd has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Eclaro celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Eclaro!
Paul Eclaro thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CFC 526
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Ryker tries to clinch there but Eclaro circles away.
It seemed like Eclaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ryker tries to clinch there but Eclaro circles away.
Eclaro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ryker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eclaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ryker tries to clinch up but Eclaro circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eclaro. Ryker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eclaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryker.
Ryker tries to clinch but Eclaro is having none of it.
Ryker moves in looking to clinch but Eclaro pushes him off.
Eclaro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ryker with a body shot.
Ryker is looking to clinch.
Eclaro throws out a counter right but Ryker avoids it with no problem.
Ryker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eclaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryker fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Ryker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ryker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eclaro smiles and moves away. #T1#
Ryker tries to close the distance and clinch but Eclaro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryker wants to clinch up but Eclaro keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Eclaro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Eclaro misses with a body shot.
Ryker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eclaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ryker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eclaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Eclaro misses the target.
Ryker is looking to counter the offense by Eclaro and move into the clinch.
Derrick Ryker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eclaro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ryker tries to clinch up but Eclaro circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Eclaro tries to keep at a distance but Ryker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ryker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Eclaro to keep the fight standing.
Ryker tries to pull guard but Eclaro holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryker drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Ryker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eclaro pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ryker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ryker fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Ryker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Eclaro walks away with a smile on his face. Ryker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Eclaro misses with a body shot.
Eclaro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eclaro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ryker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eclaro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eclaro! But no joy.
Eclaro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eclaro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eclaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eclaro digs a good body shot into Ryker's ribs.
Ryker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ryker is looking to clinch but Eclaro is avoiding it.
Ryker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eclaro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eclaro loads up on a big right hand but Ryker slips the punch.
Ryker tries to clinch there but Eclaro circles away.
Eclaro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Eclaro keeps the fight on the outside.
Eclaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryker is just out of range.
Ryker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ryker tries to clinch but Eclaro moves out of range.
Eclaro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Eclaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryker.
Eclaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryker manages to avoid it.
Ryker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Eclaro.
Eclaro has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Eclaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryker.
Ryker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryker tries to close the distance and clinch but Eclaro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Ryker darts in and clinches Eclaro up against the cage.
Eclaro is trying to stall.
Ryker is trying to pull guard but Eclaro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ryker jumps guard but Eclaro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Ryker successfully pulls guard.
Eclaro slips nicely into half guard.
Ryker moves into full guard.
Ryker can't keep his opponent in guard - Eclaro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Eclaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryker keeps working.
Ryker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Eclaro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ryker is just riding it out for now. Eclaro eventually gives up the hold.
Ryker is in trouble now - Eclaro has advanced to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Eclaro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Eclaro misses with a body shot.
Ryker avoids the body shot from Eclaro.
Ryker tries to clinch but Eclaro moves out of range.
Ryker tries to clinch but Eclaro moves out of range.
Ryker tries to clinch up but Eclaro circles away and keeps his distance.
Ryker wants to clinch.
Eclaro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ryker tries to clinch up.
Ryker tries to clinch but Eclaro moves out of range.
Eclaro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Eclaro keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryker moves away.
Eclaro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eclaro circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Ryker tries to clinch but Eclaro moves out of range.
Eclaro keeps the fight on the outside.
Eclaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryker manages to avoid it.
Ryker wants to clinch up but Eclaro keeps it at a distance.
Eclaro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ryker with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eclaro. Ryker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Eclaro manages to circle out of the way.
Eclaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eclaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Paul Eclaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ryker is looking to clinch but Eclaro is avoiding it.
Ryker wants to clinch up but Eclaro keeps it at a distance.
Ryker is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eclaro! But no joy.
Ryker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eclaro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice side step and Eclaro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ryker doesn't manage to clinch there - Eclaro circles away.
Ryker tries to clinch up but Eclaro circles away and keeps his distance.
Ryker tries to close the distance and clinch but Eclaro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Eclaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ryker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eclaro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eclaro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Ryker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eclaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ryker doesn't manage to clinch there - Eclaro circles away.
Ryker tries to clinch but Eclaro is having none of it.
Eclaro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ryker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ryker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eclaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ryker moves in looking to clinch but Eclaro pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eclaro! But no joy.
Ryker doesn't manage to clinch there - Eclaro circles away.
Eclaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryker was well out of range. Poor timing from Eclaro.
Eclaro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ryker wants to clinch.
Ryker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Eclaro keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eclaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ryker moves in looking to clinch but Eclaro pushes him off.
Eclaro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ryker with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eclaro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Eclaro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eclaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eclaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryker.
Ryker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ryker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eclaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eclaro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Eclaro throws a body punch but Ryker moves out of range.
Ryker tries to close the distance and clinch but Eclaro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Eclaro misses.
Eclaro keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eclaro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Ryker moves in looking to clinch but Eclaro pushes him off.
A nice side step and Eclaro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ryker wants to clinch up but Eclaro keeps it at a distance.
Ryker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eclaro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eclaro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ryker rather than just go for the knockout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eclaro keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryker is looking to clinch.
Eclaro keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eclaro tries to bum rush Ryker with a series of wild strikes but Ryker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eclaro keeps the fight on the outside.
Eclaro avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Ryker moves into the clinch successfully.
Eclaro leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Eclaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ryker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eclaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eclaro throws a hook but Ryker avoids it easily.
Eclaro throws a body punch but Ryker moves out of range.
Ryker slips a straight right by Eclaro.
Eclaro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eclaro keeps the fight on the outside.
Eclaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eclaro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eclaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eclaro misses with a double jab.
Ryker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ryker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eclaro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ryker doesn't manage to clinch there - Eclaro circles away.
Ryker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ryker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eclaro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Ryker is looking to clinch but Eclaro is avoiding it.
Ryker tries to clinch but Eclaro moves out of range.
Eclaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eclaro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eclaro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ryker tries to clinch up.
Eclaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryker is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Eclaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ryker is looking to clinch.
Ryker wants to clinch up but Eclaro keeps it at a distance.
Eclaro throws a good cross that connects.
Ryker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eclaro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ryker closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Eclaro.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ryker fails to pull guard. #TD#
Ryker jumps guard. #T2#
Eclaro is working Ryker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ryker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Ryker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eclaro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eclaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eclaro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eclaro trying to control but Ryker is working from the bottom.
Eclaro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3##SUB#
Ryker has his foot on Eclaro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eclaro works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Ryker is looking for a triangle here but Eclaro uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Eclaro throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ryker is trying to improve his position.
Eclaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryker keeps working.
Eclaro throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ryker is not content to let Eclaro control the position.
Eclaro in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Let's hope that Eclaro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Eclaro throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Eclaro looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ryker is avoiding damage well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eclaro in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Eclaro trying to control the position but Ryker is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Eclaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Eclaro 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 William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: CFC 523
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Chav Jr. looks to land a body kick but Eclaro moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chav Jr..
Eclaro throws an overhand right that lands on Chav Jr.'s shoulder, as Chav Jr. tries to avoid the shot.
Eclaro walks into a straight right hand from Chav Jr..#CUT#It looks like Paul Eclaro has been cut.
Pikey Chav Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eclaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eclaro misses with a hook. Chav Jr. ducked under it nicely.
Eclaro misses with a wild body shot.
Eclaro slips a jab from Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. tries to work over Eclaro's front leg with a kick but Eclaro checks it.
Eclaro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chav Jr..
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chav Jr. scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eclaro in his tracks.
Chav Jr. keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chav Jr.'s jab looks to have found its range, popping Eclaro under the eye.#T1#
Eclaro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chav Jr..
No joy there for Eclaro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chav Jr. looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chav Jr. lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Eclaro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chav Jr. counters with a straight right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chav Jr. 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 Eclaro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Eclaro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Eclaro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eclaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chav Jr. misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chav Jr. lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chav Jr. blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chav Jr. misses with the head strike.
Chav Jr. swings wildly with an uppercut but Eclaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chav Jr..
Chav Jr.'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.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chav Jr. as Eclaro tries to tie him up.
Chav Jr. working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chav Jr. softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chav Jr. presses Eclaro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eclaro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chav Jr. lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chav Jr. is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T3#
Chav Jr. makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chav Jr. working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eclaro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Chav Jr. escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chav Jr. throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chav Jr. bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eclaro throws a body punch but Chav Jr. moves out of range.
Chav Jr. throws a quick counter kick to the body but Eclaro avoids it.
Chav Jr. feints and then cracks Eclaro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eclaro down.
Chav Jr. connects with a solid leg kick.
Chav Jr. tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chav Jr. scores with a leg kick.
Chav Jr. lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Eclaro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eclaro checks a leg kick nicely.
A big right from Chav Jr. misses.
A jab lands there for Chav Jr..
It looks like Chav Jr. has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pikey Chav Jr. is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chav Jr. throws a nice head kick!
Chav Jr. throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eclaro misses with a wild body shot.
Eclaro throws a lazy right hand but Chav Jr. sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chav Jr. moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chav Jr. throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chav Jr.!
Eclaro tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chav Jr. tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eclaro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pikey Chav Jr. dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Eclaro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Eclaro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chav Jr. lands a nice shot that snaps Eclaro's head back.
Eclaro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chav Jr. manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. scores with a body shot.
Chav Jr. throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chav Jr. defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Eclaro.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chav Jr. 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 Eclaro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Eclaro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chav Jr. fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chav Jr. slips a straight right by Eclaro.
Chav Jr. looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Eclaro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chav Jr..
Eclaro takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Chav Jr. with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chav Jr. 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 Eclaro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Eclaro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Eclaro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chav Jr. lands with an uppercut that bounces Eclaro off the cage and back into range.
Chav Jr. throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Eclaro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chav Jr.'s guard.
Chav Jr. is controlling Eclaro's posture.
Eclaro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eclaro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eclaro wants to pass the guard but Chav Jr. is keeping the position.
Eclaro throwing strikes but missing.
Chav Jr. pulls Eclaro in close to his closed guard and prevents Eclaro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Eclaro with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Chav Jr. has his hands on Eclaro's head, controlling the position.
Chav Jr. controls Eclaro momentarily but Eclaro frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chav Jr. preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eclaro throws a big right hand that misses.
Eclaro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eclaro postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eclaro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eclaro is looking to work some ground and pound but Chav Jr. has wrist control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chav Jr. keeping moving, preventing Eclaro from controlling successfully.
Chav Jr. trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Eclaro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eclaro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Chav Jr. can't keep his opponent in guard - Eclaro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Eclaro trying to pass the guard but Chav Jr. defending well.
Chav Jr. tries to get to full guard but Eclaro has control of the leg.
Chav Jr. keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Eclaro tries to pass to full mount but Chav Jr. defends it.
Chav Jr. wants to improve his position but Eclaro is controlling well.
Eclaro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Eclaro works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chav Jr. is looking to get to half guard.
BOOM! Eclaro connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Chav Jr. is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Eclaro throws some wild stikes that Chav Jr. manages to avoid easily. #SUB2#
Eclaro looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chav Jr. is desperately trying to improve his position but Eclaro has a good base and remains in mount.
Chav Jr. tries to hold on but Eclaro pushes him away.
Chav Jr. is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eclaro can do to turn this around?
Chav Jr. is squirming around, avoiding Eclaro's attempts to control the action.
Chav Jr. wants to hold on but Eclaro pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Eclaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Eclaro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chav Jr.. Eclaro shrugs it off though.
Chav Jr. scores with a jab to the jaw.
Eclaro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Eclaro feints the counter takedown.
Eclaro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chav Jr. circles away quickly and effectively.
Chav Jr. tried to counter with a leg kick but Eclaro avoided it.
Chav Jr. throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chav Jr. throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eclaro on the side of the head.
Eclaro moves forwards but Chav Jr. connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pikey Chav Jr. is winning the standup battle so far.
Chav Jr. lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chav Jr. throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Eclaro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chav Jr. just misses with a punch to the body.
Chav Jr. lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eclaro's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chav Jr.'s jab looks to have found its range, popping Eclaro under the eye.#T1#
Chav Jr. buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chav Jr. throws a leg kick but Eclaro moved away.
Chav Jr. throws a hook but Eclaro avoids it easily.
Eclaro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eclaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. with the inside leg kick.
Chav Jr. throws a low kick, looking for Eclaro's leg but Eclaro calmly moves out of range.
Eclaro misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Chav Jr. misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eclaro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Chav Jr. lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eclaro at a distance.
Chav Jr. uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eclaro.
Eclaro checks a low kick from Chav Jr..
Eclaro swings for the body but Chav Jr. moves out of range.
Chav Jr. misses with a low kick.
Eclaro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eclaro slips under a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chav Jr. - that will leave a mark!
Eclaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Chav Jr. is just out of range.
Eclaro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chav Jr. rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chav Jr. keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Chav Jr. keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Eclaro shoots in and gets a takedown into Chav Jr.'s guard.
Eclaro wants to control from the top but Chav Jr. keeps moving.
Chav Jr. looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Eclaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Chav Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chav Jr. is adopting a defensive guard.
Eclaro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Chav Jr. seems keen to control Eclaro's posture.
Eclaro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chav Jr. works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chav Jr. pulls Eclaro in to control the position.
Eclaro wants to pass the guard but Chav Jr. is keeping the position.
Chav Jr. utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eclaro wants to control from the top but Chav Jr. keeps moving.
Chav Jr. is trying to control the position but Eclaro postures up.
Eclaro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chav Jr. is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chav Jr. connects with an inside leg kick.
Eclaro jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pikey Chav Jr. showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chav Jr. has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CFC 518
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Eclaro.
Fresh lands a body shot.
Fresh with a jab.
Fresh scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fresh misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Eclaro counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Fresh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fresh avoids the body shot from Eclaro.
Fresh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fresh connects with a jab.
Fresh connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fresh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mannie Fresh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fresh fails to land with a series of punches.
Eclaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fresh. #T1#
Fresh works Eclaro's body with a nice hook.
Fresh misses with a wild body shot.
Eclaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eclaro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Fresh misses.
Eclaro shoots and misses
and Fresh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fresh tries to bum rush Eclaro with a series of wild strikes but Eclaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fresh swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Eclaro.

Fresh uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Fresh coming out on top.
Eclaro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fresh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fresh misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Eclaro walks into a jab.
Fresh cracks Eclaro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fresh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Eclaro momentarily.
Fresh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fresh moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fresh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A combination from Fresh does no damage.
Fresh jabs at Eclaro's body.
Eclaro moves out of range as Fresh strikes.
Eclaro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fresh misses with a combination #CL#
and Eclaro counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Fresh manages to break the clinch.
Mannie Fresh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fresh lands with a hook. Eclaro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Fresh misses with a right hand #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Eclaro drops an elbow to the side of Fresh's head. #SUB#
Eclaro is working for a submission of some sort.
Fresh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eclaro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Eclaro moves into full mount! Fresh won't be happy about that!
Fresh is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Eclaro throwing strikes here but Fresh is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #SUB#
Eclaro jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fresh manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eclaro is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fresh's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Fresh takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Eclaro looking to control but instead Fresh has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Eclaro in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Fresh tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Eclaro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Eclaro!
After winning the bout, Paul Eclaro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 513
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Chaney throws a head kick that misses.
Chaney throws a head kick but Eclaro moves out of range.
Eclaro with the counter takedown but Chaney avoids it easily.
Chaney throws a series of punches but Eclaro avoids them all with ease.
Chaney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eclaro.
Chaney is looking to counter the offense by Eclaro and move into the clinch.
Chaney shoots in for a takedown but Eclaro shows good takedown defense.
Eclaro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chaney looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eclaro feints the counter takedown.
Eclaro just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Eclaro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Eclaro seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Eclaro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
You can see the frustration on Chaney's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chaney regains half guard.#SUB2#
Eclaro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
Eclaro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chaney moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Eclaro is looking to work some ground and pound but Chaney has wrist control.
Eclaro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Eclaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Chaney is retaining full guard.
Eclaro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chaney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eclaro wants to pass the guard but Chaney is keeping the position.
Chaney seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Eclaro throwing strikes but missing.
Chaney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chaney working a defensive guard here.
Eclaro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Chaney looking to control but Eclaro passes into half guard.
Chaney is looking to control Eclaro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chaney avoid being mounted?
Eclaro wants to free his trapped foot but Chaney is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chaney thows a leg kick but Eclaro checks it #TD2#
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chaney!
Chaney is not content to let Eclaro control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eclaro wants to take a breather but Chaney manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Eclaro. #T4#
Eclaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Chaney is retaining full guard.
Eclaro wants to control from the top but Chaney keeps moving.
Eclaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Chaney is retaining full guard.
Chaney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eclaro is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Eclaro 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#
Eclaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Chaney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eclaro as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chaney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eclaro throws a hook but Chaney blocks it.
Chaney throws a leg kick but Eclaro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chaney throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Eclaro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chaney's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eclaro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chaney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eclaro postures up in Chaney's guard and throws a big left but Chaney blocks it.
Eclaro slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Eclaro is looking to advance position but Chaney won't allow it.
Eclaro moves nicely into side control.
Eclaro trying to control the action but Chaney is working from the bottom.
Chaney defending against the ground and pound.
Chaney can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Eclaro crashes against the mat. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Eclaro fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Eclaro throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Eclaro working the ground and pound but Chaney is defending the strikes.
Eclaro misses with the ground and pound.
Eclaro in side control, throwing shots but Chaney defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eclaro throws a strike aimed at the side of Chaney's head but Chaney avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eclaro fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Chaney regains half guard, as Eclaro was trying to land strikes. #SUB2#
Eclaro is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Eclaro wants to free his trapped foot but Chaney is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Eclaro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chaney wants to control but Eclaro is keeping busy.
Eclaro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Eclaro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chaney's head.
Eclaro wants to take a breather but Chaney is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Eclaro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chaney doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eclaro.
Eclaro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chaney defending well though.
Chaney is in trouble now - Eclaro has advanced to mount!
Eclaro punching from mount but Chaney doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eclaro wants to control the pace but Chaney is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Eclaro swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chaney is now in Eclaro's guard. A big mistake from Eclaro there, giving up the dominant position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Eclaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Chaney tries for a takedown but Eclaro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eclaro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Eclaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chaney throws a series of punches but Eclaro moves out of range.
Chaney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eclaro avoids the head kick by Chaney.
Chaney wants to clinch but Eclaro slips to the side#TD2#
and Eclaro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Eclaro moves into full mount! Chaney won't be happy about that!
Eclaro throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro trying to control but Chaney is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Eclaro there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T1#
Eclaro thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chaney wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Eclaro.
Eclaro throwing strikes here but Chaney is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Eclaro landing strikes from the mount and Chaney is in trouble!
Eclaro thowing shots but they're missing.
Eclaro throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Chaney avoids a series of strikes thrown by Eclaro.
Eclaro thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Chaney is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Eclaro looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Eclaro looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chaney avoids a series of strikes thrown by Eclaro. #SUB2#
Eclaro working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Eclaro is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Chaney is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Eclaro!
A very excited looking Paul Eclaro 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: QFC Tournament 1125 Round 4
Date: Dec 07, 2022

#R1#
Eclaro swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Schneider to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Paul Eclaro has been cut.
Eclaro throws a body punch but Schneider moves out of range.
Schneider throwing a counter right hand but Eclaro manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Schneider. That snapped Eclaro's head back.
Eclaro fails to land the takedown.
Eclaro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Schneider misses its target.
Eclaro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schneider avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneider ducks under a wild hook from Eclaro.#T1#
Eclaro misses with a right hand
and Schneider connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Don Schneider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Schneider. Beautiful body shot.
Eclaro misses the body punch
and Schneider counters with a huge left! Eclaro is in big trouble! He's backing up but Schneider isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Eclaro from any more damage. A dominating finish by Schneider!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Schneider!

Event: QFC Tournament 1125 Round 3
Date: Dec 06, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Eclaro looking to score a takedown here. Mcflopperson is defending well but Eclaro drives through and ends up in Mcflopperson's guard.#SUB#
Mcflopperson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Mcflopperson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eclaro defends well.#SUB#
Mcflopperson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Eclaro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eclaro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eclaro pushes down on Mcflopperson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Mcflopperson with the active half guard here but Eclaro passes nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcflopperson dodges the ground and pound from Eclaro.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eclaro creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mcflopperson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mcflopperson dodges the ground and pound from Eclaro.
Sloppy strikes there by Eclaro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Eclaro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Eclaro throws a strike aimed at the side of Mcflopperson's head but Mcflopperson avoids it well.
Eclaro misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Eclaro in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Eclaro tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mcflopperson tries to buck Eclaro off but Eclaro is having none of it.#SUB2#
Eclaro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mcflopperson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Eclaro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mcflopperson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eclaro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eclaro wants to control but Mcflopperson is keeping him busy.
Mcflopperson is looking to improve his position.
Eclaro trying to control from half guard but Mcflopperson is working away. #T2##SUB#
Mcflopperson actively working from the bottom here.
Mcflopperson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eclaro.
Eclaro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mcflopperson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eclaro.
Eclaro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mcflopperson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eclaro.
Mcflopperson is refusing to be controlled, as Eclaro sits in half guard. #SUB#
Mcflopperson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eclaro pulls his head out easily.
Eclaro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mcflopperson!
Mcflopperson is trying to escape the mount.
Eclaro thowing shots but they're missing.
Eclaro throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #T3##SUB2#
Eclaro working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Eclaro prevents Mcflopperson from getting the reversal.
Mcflopperson is squirming around, avoiding Eclaro's attempts to control the action.
Mcflopperson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eclaro looking to finish with strikes here!
Mcflopperson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Eclaro not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Mcflopperson actively working from the bottom here.
Eclaro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Eclaro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eclaro is looking to advance position but Mcflopperson won't allow it.
Mcflopperson is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Eclaro thows a huge punch but Mcflopperson dodges it nicely.
Eclaro wants to control but Mcflopperson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Eclaro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mcflopperson is just riding it out for now. Eclaro eventually gives up the hold.
Eclaro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Mcflopperson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcflopperson is staying active underneath Eclaro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mcflopperson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eclaro pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mcflopperson looking for submissions off his back.
Eclaro trying to mount his opponent but Mcflopperson defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Eclaro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Eclaro throws a hook to the side of Mcflopperson's head but Mcflopperson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcflopperson is defended easily by Eclaro.
A big left from Eclaro misses.
Mcflopperson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Eclaro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mcflopperson was covering up waiting for the punch and Eclaro finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Mcflopperson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Eclaro 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mcflopperson looking for a guillotine here but Eclaro defends easily. #SUB#
Mcflopperson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eclaro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Mcflopperson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mcflopperson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eclaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcflopperson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcflopperson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eclaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcflopperson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eclaro keeps trying to improve his position.
Mcflopperson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eclaro. #SUB#
Mcflopperson has an active guard here but Eclaro has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Eclaro seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
Eclaro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Eclaro wants to take a breather but Mcflopperson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Eclaro has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mcflopperson defend it? Eclaro steps over the head and cranks it - Mcflopperson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Eclaro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Eclaro!
A victorious Paul Eclaro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: QFC Tournament 1125 Round 2
Date: Dec 05, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Baratelli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Eclaro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Baratelli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eclaro avoids it.
Eclaro pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Baratelli decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Baratelli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eclaro defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eclaro scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro is pushing down on Baratelli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baratelli is fighting to maintain full guard but Eclaro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Eclaro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baratelli's head.
Eclaro tries to pass to full mount but Baratelli defends it. #T1#
Eclaro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eclaro trying to control the action but Baratelli is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Eclaro is working for a kimura but Baratelli is defending it quite comfortably.
Eclaro is pressing down on Baratelli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baratelli is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eclaro controlling the action here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baratelli trying to control here.
Baratelli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eclaro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Eclaro tries to pass to full mount but Baratelli defends it.
Eclaro moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Eclaro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Eclaro is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Baratelli looks calm but he's in trouble here. Eclaro gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Baratelli is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Eclaro lets go of the hold and Baratelli can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Eclaro!

Event: QFC Tournament 1125 Round 1
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1##TD#
Eclaro gets caught flat footed, as Moore shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moore tries to stand but Eclaro is controlling from the bottom.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Eclaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Eclaro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moore defends it easily.
Moore has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Eclaro wants to sweep but no luck.
Eclaro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore trying to control but Eclaro is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Eclaro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Eclaro is tightening it up a little... Moore has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Moore reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Moore taps out! Nice BJJ there by Eclaro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paul Eclaro!

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