Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 113: Perry vs Harklie
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Eclaro there.
Kallio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eclaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Kallio.
Kallio throws a shot from downtown. Eclaro moves away and avoids it.
Kallio throws a big shot that misses.
Eclaro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kallio throws out a loose jab but Eclaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kallio throws a hook to the side of Eclaro's head but Eclaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eclaro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kallio sprawls and moves away.
A low kick from Kallio misses #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control.
Eclaro tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kallio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eclaro scoring with punches and elbows.
Eclaro trying to control the action but Kallio is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Eclaro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kallio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Eclaro but great work by Kallio.
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.#T1##SUB2#
Kallio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Eclaro is looking to reverse the position.
Kallio wants to control but Eclaro is keeping him busy.
Eclaro tries to improve position but can't.
Kallio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eclaro keeps working.
Eclaro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Eclaro wants to pass to mount but Kallio is defending the 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. Eclaro connects with a nice short shot to Kallio's temple.
Kallio tries to roll over but Eclaro keeps him under control.
Kallio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Eclaro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kallio manages to get to full guard.
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.#SUB2#
Kallio 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.
Eclaro chips away with some ground and pound.
Our spies down at at FF Forever inform us that Kallio has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Kallio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eclaro chips away with some ground and pound.
Kallio can't keep his opponent in guard - Eclaro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Eclaro trying to control from half guard but Kallio is working away.
Eclaro works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Eclaro crashes against the mat.
Eclaro in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kallio is looking for a sweep.
Kallio struggling a bit here.
Kallio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eclaro moves into full mount!
Eclaro cracks Kallio with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kallio is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Eclaro working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kallio is working to get back to half guard.
Eclaro has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kallio's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eclaro lands a couple of good shots and Kallio has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kallio tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kallio is looking to improve his position but Eclaro isn't that keen on the idea.
Eclaro lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Eclaro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Eclaro landing strikes from the mount and Kallio is in trouble!
Eclaro is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kallio can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kallio working to try and regain half guard.
Eclaro is landing with some decent strikes but Kallio is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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#
Kallio misses with a hook #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Eclaro is pushing down on Kallio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kallio is fighting to maintain full guard but Eclaro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Paul Eclaro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eclaro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kallio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kallio is staying active underneath Eclaro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kallio wants to get back to full guard.
Eclaro is pressing down on Kallio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kallio is holding on for now.
Eclaro wants to control but Kallio is keeping him busy.
Kallio is looking to control Eclaro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kallio avoid being mounted?
Eclaro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Eclaro moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kallio.
Eclaro in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kallio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Eclaro is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kallio reverses the position - he's now on top in Eclaro's guard.
Eclaro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kallio's guard. #REVR#
Kallio 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 with a nice head shot there.
Eclaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kallio can't keep his opponent in guard - Eclaro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kallio taking some punishment here, with Eclaro in his half guard.
Eclaro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kallio defending well though.
Eclaro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kallio!
Eclaro trying to control but Kallio is having none of it.
Eclaro avoids the attempt from Kallio to control.#T2#
Kallio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kallio bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eclaro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Eclaro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kallio defends well.#SUB#
Eclaro working for submissions but it's allowed Kallio to get to half guard.
Eclaro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kallio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Eclaro keeping full guard, as Kallio tries to pass.
Eclaro keeping moving, preventing Kallio from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Eclaro working for a triangle but Kallio defends it easily.
Eclaro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kallio has passed into side control. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Eclaro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kallio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kallio wants to control but Eclaro is keeping him busy.
Kallio moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Kallio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Eclaro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Eclaro manages to get one leg in to regain 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Kallio is quick to defend against it.
Kurko Kallio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kallio feints and then cracks Eclaro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eclaro down.
Kallio thows a leg kick but Eclaro checks it #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Eclaro working the head and body with strikes.
Kallio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Eclaro trying to control but Kallio is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eclaro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Kallio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro preventing the sweep.
Kallio trying to keep a closed guard but Eclaro is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Eclaro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kallio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eclaro has managed to get both his arms back between Kallio's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Kallio looking for a sweep. Not yet Kallio, not yet.
Eclaro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kallio is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kallio working for a triangle but Eclaro defends it easily.
Eclaro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kallio tries to buck Eclaro off but Eclaro is having none of it.
Eclaro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kallio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kallio gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
Kallio is looking to improve his position but Eclaro isn't that keen on the idea.
Eclaro scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kallio?
Eclaro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kallio is working to get back to half guard.
Eclaro is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kallio can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kallio regains half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Eclaro prevents Kallio from improving his position.
Eclaro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Eclaro trying to control the action but Kallio is working from the bottom. #T3#
Kallio won't allow Eclaro to pass to mount.
Eclaro is trying to control the action in half guard but Kallio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kallio tries to roll over but Eclaro keeps him under control.
Eclaro trying to mount his opponent but Kallio defends it.
Kallio manages to get to full guard.
Eclaro stands and throws Kallio's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Eclaro has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kallio!
Eclaro prevents Kallio from getting the reversal.
Kallio is squirming around, avoiding Eclaro's attempts to control the action.
Eclaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kallio can do to turn this around?
Eclaro connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kallio is trying desperately to improve position.
Eclaro working Kallio over with strikes here.
Eclaro cracks Kallio with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kallio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Eclaro landing strikes, looking to finish!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

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: NYF 110:Zigaro vs Dandrakulo 3
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Eclaro walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Joon.
And Eclaro tries to counter it with a takedown but Joon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Eclaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joon moves away.
Joon throwing a counter right hand but Eclaro manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Joon misses its intended target.
Eclaro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eclaro.
Joon missing with a left hand there. Eclaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joon throws a body punch but Eclaro moves out of range.
Eclaro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Joon throws a body shot but no joy.
Joon missing with a left hand there. Eclaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joon misses with a wild body shot.
Joon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eclaro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Eclaro avoids the body shot from Joon.
Nice defenses there by Eclaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joon stuffs the takedown.
Eclaro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eclaro defending well as Joon loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Joon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Joon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Eclaro throws a body punch but Joon moves out of range.
Joon throws a hook but Eclaro avoids it easily.
Joon misses with an uppercut. Eclaro saw that one coming.
Eclaro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Joon misses with an uppercut. Eclaro saw that one coming.
Eclaro feints the counter takedown.
Joon lands with a straight right. Eclaro didn't see that one coming.
Joon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joon misses with a hook #TD2#
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Joon won't allow Eclaro to pass to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eclaro missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joon wants to improve his position but Eclaro is controlling well. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eclaro works his way into full mount!
Eclaro lands a big shot there that rocks Joon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Joon is looking to get to half guard.
Eclaro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eclaro scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Eclaro working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Eclaro raining down shots from the mount!
Joon is working to get back to half guard.
Eclaro lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
Joon is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Eclaro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Joon is surviving well by controlling Eclaro's body position as best he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee warns Joon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC2#Joon is rocked!
Eclaro landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Joon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Eclaro wants to pass to mount but Joon is defending the position.
Eclaro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Eclaro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
Joon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Eclaro seems to be looking for submissions.
Eclaro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Joon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Joon seems to have got his legs back now.
Eclaro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joon is looking to escape. #T4##SUB2#
Eclaro looking to secure an arm triangle but Joon defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Eclaro is looking for a triangle but Joon pushes his legs off easily.
Joon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eclaro is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Joon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Joon has gone for a leg lock! Eclaro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Joon's guard.#REVB#
Eclaro landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Eclaro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Eclaro.
Eclaro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joon, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joon. Eclaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joon just misses with a punch to the body.
Joon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eclaro.
Eclaro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Eclaro slips under a jab.
Joon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eclaro.
Joon scores with a body shot.
Mae Joon 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.
Joon looks to score with a jab to the body but Eclaro is just out of range.
Joon takes a swing at Eclaro's ribcage but misses.
Joon throws a body shot but no joy.
Joon misses the shot to the body.
Eclaro with the counter takedown but Joon avoids it easily.
Joon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eclaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Joon.#T1#
Joon cracks Eclaro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Eclaro as the two fighters clinch.
Eclaro presses Joon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eclaro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Joon 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. Joon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Joon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joon lands a jab to Eclaro's midsection.
Joon throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Joon won't be happy with that.
Eclaro cracks Joon with a big right hand but Joon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eclaro working the ground and pound from side control.
Joon tries to bench press Eclaro off him but Eclaro keeps the position.
Eclaro in side control lands a decent elbow.
Joon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eclaro lands a nice forearm strike.
Joon tries to buck Eclaro off but Eclaro is having none of it.
Eclaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Eclaro cracks Joon with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Joon is looking to regain half guard here but Eclaro keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Eclaro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Joon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Joon taking punishment in the form of punches.
Eclaro scoring with punches from side control.
Joon tries to bench press Eclaro off him but Eclaro keeps the position.
Eclaro cracks Joon with a big elbow.
Joon is looking to regain half guard here but Eclaro keeps moving and retains side control.
Joon is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SUB2#
Eclaro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joon, who protects the arm well.
Joon is looking for a sweep.
Eclaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joon keeps working. #SUB2#
Eclaro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Joon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Joon is looking to reverse the position.
Eclaro trying to control the action but Joon is working from the bottom.
Joon tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Paul Eclaro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Eclaro off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Eclaro right now. #SUB#
Joon seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Eclaro's chin but Eclaro turns very nicely into Joon's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Eclaro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eclaro landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Joon looking for subs off his back but Eclaro has passed one foot through into half guard.
Eclaro tries to pass to full mount but Joon defends it.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Joon throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control.
Eclaro lands an elbow.
Joon is looking for a sweep.
Joon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Joon manages to get back to half guard.
Eclaro working the head and body with strikes.
Eclaro winds up and cracks Joon with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eclaro pulls his head out easily.
Eclaro is looking to take a break and control but Joon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
Eclaro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Joon is defending against the submission attempts here by Eclaro. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Eclaro wants to free his trapped foot but Joon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Eclaro is keen to just control but Joon is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eclaro pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eclaro working Joon over with strikes. #SUB#
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eclaro trying to control the action but Joon is working from the bottom.
Joon tries to get to full guard but Eclaro has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eclaro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Joon!
Joon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Eclaro lands with some strikes.
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!
Joon is looking to improve his position but Eclaro isn't that keen on the idea.
Eclaro with the ground and pound from mount.
Eclaro lands a big elbow.
Joon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Eclaro lands a couple of good shots and Joon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3##SUB2#
Eclaro working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Joon is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Eclaro has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Joon taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Eclaro!
A relieved looking Paul Eclaro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: NYF 106: Perry vs Garcia
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Eclaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eclaro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Deiveiredo digs a good hook to Eclaro's body.
Deiveiredo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eclaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Deiveiredo.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Deiveiredo avoids it well and moves away.
Eclaro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Deiveiredo misses with the combination.
Deiveiredo cracks Eclaro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Deiveiredo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eclaro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Deiveiredo sprawls and moves away.
Deiveiredo connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Eclaro has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deiveiredo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eclaro.
A telegraphed right hand from Deiveiredo misses the target.
Deiveiredo tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Deiveiredo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deiveiredo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Deiveiredo connects with a single shot there.
Deiveiredo just misses with a punch to the body.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Deiveiredo is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Eclaro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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.
Deiveiredo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Deiveiredo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Eclaro.
Eclaro lands a few punches from side control.
Eclaro looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Deiveiredo is avoiding damage well.
Deiveiredo is trying to get back to half guard.
Eclaro connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Deiveiredo some visible discomfort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deiveiredo is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Eclaro swings around for an armbar but Deiveiredo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Eclaro's guard.
Deiveiredo trying to control but Eclaro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Eclaro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deiveiredo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Eclaro has his foot on Deiveiredo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deiveiredo works his way back into a safe position though.
Deiveiredo throwing strikes from guard but Eclaro blocks nicely.
Eclaro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing 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.
Deiveiredo trying to control the position from guard on top but Eclaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Deiveiredo passes Eclaro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Eclaro tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Deiveiredo has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Eclaro has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Deiveiredo's lack of action.
Deiveiredo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Eclaro is trying to control but Deiveiredo passes into side control! #SUB2#
Deiveiredo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Deiveiredo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Eclaro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Deiveiredo off and has taken his back!#T4##SUB#
Eclaro is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Deiveiredo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Eclaro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Deiveiredo trying to control the position but Eclaro manages to sink in the hooks.
Deiveiredo is keeping busy.
Deiveiredo tries to escape the position.
Deiveiredo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Eclaro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Deiveiredo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Deiveiredo for a finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deiveiredo tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Figueson Deiveiredo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Eclaro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Deiveiredo lands an overhand right.#CL#
Eclaro rushes Deiveiredo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Eclaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eclaro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Deiveiredo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eclaro slips under a jab from Deiveiredo.
Eclaro swings for the body but Deiveiredo moves out of range.
Deiveiredo connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Eclaro.
Deiveiredo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deiveiredo looks to throw the jab but Eclaro is out of range.
Eclaro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Deiveiredo misses with a double jab.
Deiveiredo misses with a straight left.
A big left from Deiveiredo misses. #T1#
Eclaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deiveiredo.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Deiveiredo avoids it well and moves away.
Deiveiredo lands with a nice combination. Eclaro backs away looking to recover.
Jab, jab by Deiveiredo - just one landing.
Figueson Deiveiredo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eclaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Deiveiredo is just out of range.
Eclaro moves out of range as Deiveiredo strikes.
Eclaro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Deiveiredo lands a body shot.
Deiveiredo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Deiveiredo throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Paul Eclaro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Eclaro is thwarting Deiveiredo's attempts to control the position.
Deiveiredo wants to get back to his feet.
Deiveiredo trying to hold on to Eclaro's head to control him but Eclaro postures up.
Eclaro works his way into side control. #T2##SUB#
Eclaro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Eclaro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Eclaro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Deiveiredo down.
Deiveiredo tries to bench press Eclaro off him but Eclaro keeps the position.
Deiveiredo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Eclaro's best efforts.
Eclaro tries to pass to full mount but Deiveiredo defends it.
Eclaro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Eclaro is trying to control the action in half guard but Deiveiredo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Eclaro is trying to work for a kimura but Deiveiredo is defending well.
Deiveiredo 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!
Deiveiredo controlling well, preventing Eclaro from escaping the position.
Eclaro trying to control but not successfully.
Deiveiredo is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Eclaro up.
Deiveiredo is landing with strikes. Eclaro can't take much more of this.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Eclaro can't escape the position.
Deiveiredo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Deiveiredo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Eclaro is defending well though. Deiveiredo let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Eclaro defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Eclaro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eclaro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deiveiredo is keeping the position for now.
Eclaro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eclaro wants to control from the top but Deiveiredo keeps moving.
Eclaro preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Figueson Deiveiredo 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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Eclaro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Paul Eclaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deiveiredo misses with a body shot.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Deiveiredo is quick to defend against it.
Eclaro defending well as Deiveiredo loads up on a big left hand.
Eclaro scores with a shot to the body.
Figueson Deiveiredo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eclaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deiveiredo throws out the jab.
Deiveiredo lands a really nice looking cross but Eclaro seems unphased.
Deiveiredo throws a lazy right hand but Eclaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eclaro feinted with a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Deiveiredo misses its intended target.
Eclaro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Deiveiredo sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Eclaro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Eclaro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eclaro cracks Deiveiredo with a big right hand but Deiveiredo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Deiveiredo is looking to reverse the position.
Eclaro working the head and body with strikes.
Deiveiredo is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Deiveiredo struggling a bit here.
Eclaro is putting a hurting on Deiveiredo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Deiveiredo is trying to get back to half guard.
Eclaro trying to control the action but Deiveiredo is working from the bottom.
Eclaro working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eclaro working the head and body with strikes.
Deiveiredo tries to bench press Eclaro off him but Eclaro keeps the position. #T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Eclaro.
Deiveiredo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Eclaro off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Deiveiredo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Eclaro tries to escape but Deiveiredo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Deiveiredo is punishing Eclaro with strikes - can he finish him?!
Deiveiredo missing with punches from the back.
Eclaro wants to escape the position.
Eclaro breaks Deiveiredo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eclaro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Eclaro stopping the sweep attempt from Deiveiredo.
Eclaro with a nice head shot there.
Deiveiredo working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eclaro postures up.
Figueson Deiveiredo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eclaro throws a big right hand that misses.
Deiveiredo seems keen to control Eclaro's posture.
Eclaro preventing the sweep.
Eclaro is looking to work some ground and pound but Deiveiredo has wrist control.
Eclaro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Deiveiredo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Eclaro is now in half guard. #SUB#
Eclaro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Eclaro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Deiveiredo is trying to control but can't.
Eclaro thows a huge punch but Deiveiredo dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Eclaro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Eclaro throwing shots but Deiveiredo is blocking nicely.
Eclaro throwing shots but Deiveiredo is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Eclaro.
I think Deiveiredo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: NYF Fight Night 57
Date: Jan 29, 2025

#R1#
Eclaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Eclaro ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Graves misses with a hook #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Graves!
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.
The strikes coming from Eclaro are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Eclaro grinds an elbow into Graves's temple.
Eclaro trying to control the action but Graves is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Eclaro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro with the ground and pound but Graves regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T1#
Graves trying to hold on to Eclaro's head to control him but Eclaro postures up.
Eclaro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Graves's head.
Eclaro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Graves is desperately trying to improve his position but Eclaro has a good base and remains in mount.
Eclaro wants to control the pace but Graves is squirming around 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 lands a couple of good shots and Graves has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Eclaro tries to keep control of the position but Graves is staying busy.#SUB#
Eclaro patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T2#
Can Graves hold on?! Eclaro is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Graves covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB#
Eclaro looking for the RNC.
Graves felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eclaro lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Graves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eclaro throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Eclaro missing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Eclaro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Eclaro biding his time, controlling Graves. #SUB#
Eclaro working for a choke but Graves is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Eclaro patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Eclaro throwing strikes and Graves squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Graves holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Eclaro tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Eclaro in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Graves is bucking up trying to escape but Eclaro cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The referee warns Graves that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Graves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Eclaro tries to control but Graves wriggling away.
Eclaro landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4##SUB#
Eclaro goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Graves turns into him and now he's in Eclaro's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eclaro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eclaro keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Eclaro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Graves's guard. #REVR#
Eclaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eclaro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eclaro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eclaro looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Eclaro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Eclaro dodges the punch combination from Graves.
Graves throws the left hand but Eclaro avoids the punch easily.
Eclaro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Eclaro lands a head shot.
Graves lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Eclaro misses with a jab to the body
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Eclaro dives in and scores a takedown into Graves's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eclaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
Eclaro postures up.
Graves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Graves working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Eclaro has passed into half guard! #T1##SUB#
Eclaro seems to be working for a kimura but Graves defends the submission attempt.
Eclaro is nestled in close to Graves, 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 for a submission of some sort.
Eclaro trying to pass the guard but Graves defending well.
Eclaro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #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.
Eclaro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Graves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Eclaro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eclaro is looking to advance position but Graves won't allow it.
Eclaro wants to take a breather but Graves is having none of it.
Eclaro is nestled in close to Graves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Graves is refusing to be controlled, as Eclaro sits in half guard.
Graves wants to improve his position but Eclaro is controlling well.
Eclaro misses with a head shot. Graves uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eclaro's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eclaro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Eclaro scoring with some ground and pound.
Eclaro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eclaro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eclaro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Eclaro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Graves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Graves wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Eclaro is now in half guard.
Graves wants to improve his position but Eclaro is controlling well. #T4#
Eclaro is looking to advance position but Graves won't allow it.
Eclaro is working hard here to advance position.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Graves is refusing to be controlled, as Eclaro sits in half guard.
Graves moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eclaro passes Graves's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Eclaro working the head and body with strikes.
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!#R3#
Graves is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Eclaro.
Eclaro misses with a body shot.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eclaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eclaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Eclaro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro looks to land a combination but Graves avoids it well.
Graves lands with a nice body punch.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Graves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eclaro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Eclaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eclaro feinted with a counter takedown.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Eclaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Graves lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Eclaro avoids the body shot from Graves.
Deon Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eclaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Graves is quick to defend against it.
Eclaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves throws a hook but Eclaro avoids it easily.
Eclaro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Graves misses with a hook. Eclaro ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eclaro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Graves.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Eclaro has been cut.
Eclaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Graves!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Eclaro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Graves is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Graves is looking to reverse the position.#T3##SUB#
Eclaro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Graves is looking for a sweep.
Eclaro trying to control the position but Graves is working away.
Eclaro landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Graves gets back to half guard.
Eclaro is looking to advance position but Graves won't allow it.
Eclaro works his way into side control. #T4#
Eclaro is putting a hurting on Graves here, landing some big shots from side control.
Graves regains half guard, as Eclaro was trying to land strikes.
Eclaro passes the guard and advances to mount!
Graves is in a horrible position here. Eclaro smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Eclaro landing strikes, looking to finish!
Graves tries to reverse the position but Eclaro maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Eclaro clearly takes 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!#R4#
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Graves is quick to defend against it.
Graves falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Graves taking some punishment here, with Eclaro in his half guard. #SUB#
Eclaro is working for a submission of some sort.
Eclaro wants to pass to mount but Graves is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Eclaro wants to pass to mount but Graves is defending the position. #T1#
Nice strikes from Eclaro there. #SUB2#
Graves has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Eclaro escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Eclaro!#SUB#
Eclaro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Graves is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Eclaro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Graves is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Graves taking a bit of punishment here - Eclaro scoring with strikes. #T2#
Graves tries to buck Eclaro off but Eclaro is having none of it.
Graves dodges the ground and pound from Eclaro.
Eclaro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Graves is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Eclaro lands a decent elbow from side control.
Eclaro scoring with punches and elbows.
Paul Eclaro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eclaro working the head and body with strikes.
Eclaro grinds an elbow into Graves's temple.
Graves is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Graves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eclaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Eclaro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Eclaro cracks Graves with a big right hand but Graves just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Eclaro trying to control the position but Graves is working away.
Eclaro wants to take a breather but Graves manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Eclaro.
Eclaro pushes down on Graves's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Eclaro tries to pass to full mount but Graves defends it.
Eclaro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Graves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Graves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eclaro.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eclaro is nestled in close to Graves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Eclaro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Graves!
Eclaro lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Eclaro had his way with Deon Graves in that round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Graves misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Deon Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graves on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Eclaro is trying to work for a kimura but Graves is defending well.
Eclaro moves nicely into side control.
Eclaro is working Graves over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro controlling from side mount.
Graves tries to bench press Eclaro off him but Eclaro keeps the position. #T1#
Graves takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Eclaro is putting a hurting on Graves here, landing some big shots from side control.
Graves is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
A lull in the action here.
Eclaro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Graves tries to improve position but can't. #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!
Eclaro is trying to ground and pound but Graves uses the momentary lack of control by Eclaro to regain half guard. #T2#
Eclaro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Graves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Graves taking some punishment here, with Eclaro in his half guard.
Eclaro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Graves with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Eclaro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Graves is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Eclaro wants to take a breather but Graves is having none of it.
Eclaro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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 wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working.
Graves is in trouble now - Eclaro has advanced to mount!
Eclaro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Eclaro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Graves wants to control but Eclaro is having none of it.#T4#
Eclaro has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Graves's face.
Eclaro lands a big elbow.
Graves throwing hammer fists to the chest of Eclaro. What's that going to do exactly?
Eclaro punishing his opponent with strikes.
Eclaro tries to control but Graves wriggling away.
Graves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eclaro lands a couple of good shots and Graves has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:44
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:43
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:43

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

Event: NYF 98: Deiveredo vs Hopson
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Eclaro misses the shot to the body.
Ritanzo Benzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eclaro takes a swing at Benzo's ribcage but misses.
Benzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eclaro.
Benzo thuds his shin into the meat of Eclaro's side.
Benzo misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Benzo misses its intended target.
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.
Benzo looks to throw the jab but Eclaro is out of range.
Benzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Eclaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benzo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eclaro doesn't seem bothered though.
Eclaro walks into a straight right hand from Benzo.
Benzo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Eclaro has been cut.#T1#
Eclaro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benzo tries to avoid it but Eclaro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benzo to the ground. Benzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eclaro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Benzo works Eclaro's body with a nice hook.
Benzo throws a leg kick but Eclaro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Eclaro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Benzo throws a leg kick #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Benzo!
Benzo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Eclaro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benzo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Benzo wants to control but Eclaro postures up.
Benzo pushes Eclaro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Eclaro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#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!
Benzo dodges the ground and pound from Eclaro.#T2#
The strikes coming from Eclaro are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Eclaro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Who's going to make the next move?
Eclaro trying to control the action but Benzo is working from the bottom.
Eclaro tries to score with some ground and pound. Benzo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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.
Benzo is trying to get back to his feet.
Eclaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benzo keeps working.
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.
Benzo is pushing Eclaro's head away, looking to escape. Eclaro manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
Eclaro looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Benzo is avoiding damage well.
Benzo tries to buck Eclaro off but Eclaro is having none of it.
Eclaro tries to score with some ground and pound. Benzo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Benzo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Eclaro is controlling him well.
Benzo can't do much from the bottom here.
Eclaro working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Benzo's face as Eclaro controls the position.
Benzo wants to control but Eclaro postures up.
Benzo 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 wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benzo keeps working.
Eclaro controlling the position from side mount.
Benzo wants to get back to his feet.#T4##SUB#
Eclaro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benzo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Benzo wants to get back to his feet.
Benzo is not content to let Eclaro control the position.
Benzo struggling a bit here.
Eclaro throws an elbow but Benzo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Benzo wants to get back to his feet but Eclaro drags him back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eclaro lands a decent elbow from side control.
Eclaro wants to control but Benzo is keeping him busy.
Benzo tries to buck Eclaro off but Eclaro is having none of 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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Benzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Eclaro blocks the body kick.
Benzo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eclaro's head backwards.
Benzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benzo misses with a head kick.
Benzo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Benzo is just out of range.#TD#
Eclaro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Benzo's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eclaro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eclaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Benzo is retaining full guard. #T1#
Eclaro preventing the sweep. #ES2#
Benzo kicks Eclaro off and gets to his feet.
Eclaro misses with a series of wild punches.
Eclaro throws a body punch but Benzo moves out of range.
Benzo lands a nice hook to Eclaro's body. Eclaro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eclaro walks into a straight right hand from Benzo.
Benzo throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eclaro cracks Benzo with a big elbow.
Eclaro throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Benzo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Eclaro lands a nice forearm strike. #T2##ES2#
Benzo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Eclaro is looking to wear down Benzo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Eclaro misses the body punch
and Benzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Benzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eclaro moves away.
Eclaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benzo.
Eclaro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Benzo loads up on a big right hand but Eclaro slips the punch.
Benzo swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
so Eclaro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benzo is on top in guard. #REVB#
Benzo trying to control but Eclaro is working from the bottom.
Eclaro seems keen to control Benzo's posture.#SU2#
Benzo gets to his feet. Eclaro looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3##TD#
Eclaro dives in and scores a takedown into Benzo's guard.
Benzo wants to get back to his feet but Eclaro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eclaro stopping the sweep attempt from Benzo.
Eclaro passes into half guard.
Eclaro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benzo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Benzo won't allow Eclaro to pass to mount.
Benzo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Eclaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benzo keeps working.
Eclaro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Benzo!
Poor strikes thrown by Eclaro there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T4#
Benzo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Eclaro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Benzo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Eclaro with a couple of short strikes.
Eclaro looking to control but Benzo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benzo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Benzo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Eclaro looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Eclaro throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Benzo because Eclaro loaded up on that one.
Benzo wants to control but Eclaro is having none of it.
Benzo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Benzo throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Eclaro counters with a single leg into guard. Benzo didn't expect that.

Benzo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Eclaro is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Eclaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benzo's elbow.
Benzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eclaro tries a body shot but Benzo blocks it.
Eclaro tries a body shot but Benzo blocks it.
Eclaro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Benzo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Eclaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Benzo controls his hands.
Eclaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eclaro scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Benzo scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Benzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benzo swings for the body but Eclaro moves out of range.
Eclaro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Benzo. Benzo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Benzo avoids the body shot from Eclaro.
Benzo misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Benzo! #T1#
Benzo on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Eclaro is trying to get an arm triangle but Benzo is defending well.
Benzo is pushing Eclaro's head away, looking to escape. Eclaro manages to hold on to the position though.
Eclaro cracks Benzo with a big elbow.
Benzo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Eclaro in side control, throwing shots but Benzo defends.
Eclaro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Benzo pushes Eclaro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Eclaro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Eclaro working the body and head with strikes.
Eclaro working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
Benzo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Eclaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benzo keeps working. #SUB#
Eclaro tries for a kimura but Benzo is defending well.
Benzo is looking for a sweep.
Benzo is not content to let Eclaro control the position.
Eclaro just content to control the position.
Benzo tries to bench press Eclaro off him but Eclaro keeps the position. #T3#
Eclaro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Benzo down.
Eclaro trying to control the position but Benzo is working away.
Benzo is looking to regain half guard here but Eclaro keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benzo gets back to half guard.
Eclaro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ritanzo Benzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benzo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eclaro. #SUB#
Eclaro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Benzo is defending against the submission attempts here by Eclaro.
Benzo is trying to stand up here but Eclaro is controlling him well.
Eclaro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Benzo trying to control but Eclaro postures up.
Benzo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Eclaro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Eclaro is trying to control the action in half guard but Benzo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Benzo is looking to improve his position.
Eclaro prevents Benzo from standing back up.
Eclaro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Benzo is trying to stand back up but Eclaro is controlling him
Benzo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Eclaro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Eclaro is working for a kimura but Benzo is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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: NYF Fight Night 51
Date: Dec 11, 2024

#R1#
Hopson dips to his left and cracks Eclaro with an uppercut!
Hopson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hopson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopson looks to land a left hand but Eclaro moved out of range nicely.
Eclaro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hopson manages to circle out of the way.
Hopson misses with a hook. Eclaro ducked under it nicely.
Hopson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eclaro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hopson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Eclaro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro swings for the body but Hopson moves out of range.
Hopson misses with a hook. Eclaro ducked under it nicely.
Eclaro misses with a two punch combination.
Hopson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Eclaro throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Hopson throws a looping overhand right but Eclaro ducks down to avoid it.
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.
Hopson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Eclaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eclaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopson is just out of range.
Hopson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Eclaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopson throws out the jab.
Eclaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Eclaro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Eclaro wants to clinch but Hopson slips to the side
and Hopson counters with a left to the body.
Eclaro swinging wildly here.
Jesse-James Hopson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eclaro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jesse-James Hopson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Eclaro takes a swing at Hopson's ribcage but misses.
Hopson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Eclaro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Eclaro misses with a body shot
and Hopson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eclaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Eclaro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hopson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Eclaro scrambles back to his feet.
Hopson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eclaro moves away.
Eclaro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice body punch from Hopson.
Eclaro misses with a body punch
and Hopson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopson misses with a wild body shot.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Hopson is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Eclaro slips a jab from Hopson.
A big right from Eclaro misses.
Eclaro misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Hopson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eclaro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hopson throws a body punch but Eclaro moves out of range.
Eclaro is looking to wear down Hopson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hopson cracks Eclaro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Hopson misses its intended target.
Eclaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Hopson misses.
Hopson takes a swing at Eclaro's ribcage but misses.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Hopson is quick to defend against it.
A big right from Hopson misses. #T4#
Hopson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eclaro moves away.#TD#
Eclaro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Eclaro lands in his opponent's 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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eclaro throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopson keeping full guard, as Eclaro tries to pass.
Eclaro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Eclaro is looking to take a break and control but Hopson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse-James Hopson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Eclaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Eclaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopson throws out a counter right but Eclaro avoids it with no problem.
Hopson lands a really nice looking cross but Eclaro seems unphased.
Eclaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopson throws an overhand right that lands on Eclaro's shoulder, as Eclaro tries to avoid the shot.
Eclaro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hopson circles away.
Eclaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopson misses with a looping left.
Eclaro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Hopson misses.
Eclaro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hopson sprawls and moves away.
Hopson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hopson throws out a loose jab but Eclaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eclaro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Hopson jabs at Eclaro's body.
Eclaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopson.
Hopson scores with a jab to the head.
Eclaro misses the shot to the body.
Hopson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hopson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eclaro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hopson throws a hook but Eclaro avoids it easily.
Eclaro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hopson sprawls and moves away.
Eclaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopson dodges the punch combination from Eclaro.
It seemed like Hopson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Hopson lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Eclaro has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Hopson manages to break the clinch.
Eclaro slips a straight right by Hopson.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Hopson avoids it well and moves away.
Eclaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopson was well out of range. Poor timing from Eclaro.
A countering left hand to the body from Hopson misses.
Hopson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eclaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eclaro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Eclaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Hopson avoids it well and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eclaro takes a swing at Hopson's ribcage but misses.
Eclaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eclaro swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Eclaro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hopson pinned against the cage. Hopson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hopson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eclaro manages to avoid it.
Eclaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Hopson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eclaro shoots in looking for a takedown. Hopson tries to sprawl out of it but Eclaro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hopson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Eclaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Hopson scores with a jab. Eclaro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big left from Hopson misses.
Eclaro misses with a body shot.
Hopson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eclaro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hopson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eclaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eclaro fails with the takedown
and Hopson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopson digs a good hook to Eclaro's body.
Hopson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eclaro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse-James Hopson 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.#R3#
Hopson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eclaro manages to avoid it.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Hopson is quick to defend against it.
Hopson throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Eclaro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hopson sneaks back into half guard.
Eclaro wants to pass to mount but Hopson is defending the position.
Hopson is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro is looking to advance position but Hopson won't allow it.
Eclaro working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hopson's thigh. Hopson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eclaro wants to pass the guard but Hopson is keeping the position.#T1#
Eclaro throws an elbow that misses. Hopson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Eclaro's guard. Nice move by Hopson!#REVB#
Hopson stopping the sweep attempt from Eclaro.#SUB#
Eclaro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Hopson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eclaro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hopson controls the pace.
Paul Eclaro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Eclaro has his foot on Hopson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hopson works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Eclaro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hopson passes into half guard. #SUB#
Eclaro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hopson pulls his head out easily.
Hopson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hopson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Hopson moves nicely into side control.
Hopson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Eclaro to see if he's OK.
Hopson is staying tight to Eclaro's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Eclaro is looking to reverse the position.
Eclaro manages to get back to half guard.
Eclaro is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Hopson 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.
Hopson controlling the action here.
Eclaro is refusing to be controlled, as Hopson sits in half guard. #SUB#
Eclaro actively working from the bottom here.
Hopson prevents Eclaro from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eclaro gets full guard.
Eclaro looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jesse-James Hopson just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Hopson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopson stuns Eclaro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eclaro. Hopson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eclaro.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Hopson is quick to defend against it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Eclaro.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hopson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Eclaro tries to clinch
enabling Hopson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jesse-James Hopson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson misses with a straight right.
Hopson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Eclaro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hopson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Eclaro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Hopson cracks Eclaro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Eclaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopson.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopson misses the target.
Nice body punch from Hopson.
Hopson lands the left hand.
Eclaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eclaro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eclaro misses with a shot to the body
and Hopson counters with a straight right hand.
Eclaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopson moves away.
Hopson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Eclaro misses the shot to the body.
Hopson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hopson misses with an uppercut. Eclaro saw that one coming.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Hopson is quick to defend against it.
Eclaro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Eclaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopson! But no joy.
Eclaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopson looks to score with a jab to the body but Eclaro is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eclaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Eclaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopson.
Eclaro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hopson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Hopson misses the jab.
Eclaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Eclaro takes the fight into the clinch.
Hopson lands a right hand.
Eclaro tries a body shot but Hopson blocks it.
Eclaro tries a body shot but Hopson blocks it.
Hopson stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Hopson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hopson slips a jab and a cross from Eclaro.
Hopson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eclaro. Hopson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopson connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Hopson lands the left hand.
Hopson misses with a body shot.
Hopson punishes Eclaro's body with a nice straight punch.
Eclaro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hopson takes a swing at Eclaro's ribcage but misses.
Hopson throws a body punch but Eclaro moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Eclaro has Hopson up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Hopson breaks the clinch.
Hopson misses with a wild body shot.
Hopson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse-James Hopson dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Hopson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Paul Eclaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesse-James Hopson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from Hopson misses.
Eclaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eclaro misses with a jab to the body
and Eclaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eclaro darts in looking for a takedown but Hopson gets double underhooks and turns Eclaro into the cage.
Hopson throws out a counter right but Eclaro avoids it with no problem.
Eclaro misses with a punch to the body.
Hopson blocking some punches.
Hopson struggles to land a body shot inside as Eclaro controls his hands.
A short right from Hopson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hopson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Hopson.
Eclaro misses with a jab to the body
and Hopson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hopson missing with a left hand there. Eclaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eclaro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Hopson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hopson.
Hopson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eclaro manages to avoid it.#TD#
Eclaro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Eclaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Hopson is retaining full guard.
Eclaro is looking to advance position but Hopson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Eclaro is looking to improve his position but Hopson isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Hopson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Eclaro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopson content just to control the position here. #T3#
More stalling from Hopson.
Eclaro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Eclaro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Eclaro wants to control but Hopson is having none of it.#T4#
Hopson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Eclaro can't escape the position.
Hopson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Eclaro tries to reverse the position but Hopson maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eclaro is working hard here to advance position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse-James Hopson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hopson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50

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

Event: NYF 93: Ferguson vs Kerckhoven
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Eclaro walks into a left hand.
Eclaro moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.
Eclaro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eclaro, pushing him back against the cage.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Eclaro misses with a body punch.
Eclaro blocks the elbow strike.
Alvarez lands an elbow that stopped Eclaro in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Paul Eclaro has been cut.
I was talking to Eclaro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alvarez misses with a knee to the head.
Eclaro tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eclaro tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Eclaro back against the cage.
Alvarez landing some nice looking knees to the body. #TD#
Eclaro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alvarez uses from the top position.
Eclaro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alvarez won't allow Eclaro to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Eclaro is on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eclaro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Eclaro from controlling successfully.
Eclaro with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Eclaro advances to half guard.
Eclaro tries to pass to full mount but Alvarez defends it.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eclaro tries to pass to full mount but Alvarez defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eclaro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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 seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alvarez won't allow Eclaro to pass to mount.
Eclaro prevents Alvarez from standing back up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Eclaro tries to pass to full mount but Alvarez defends it.
Eclaro throws a strike but Alvarez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Eclaro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Eclaro throws a strike but Alvarez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Eclaro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Eclaro is retaining full guard.
Alvarez wants to get up but he can't break Eclaro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Alvarez being controlled here momentarily.
Eclaro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Alvarez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Eclaro postures up.
Eclaro won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
Eclaro won't allow Alvarez to get back to his feet.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Eclaro from controlling successfully.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Eclaro tries to pass.
Alvarez controls Eclaro momentarily but Eclaro frees himself.
Eclaro forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Eclaro seems to be working for a kimura but Alvarez defends the submission attempt.
Alvarez trying to control here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alvarez is doing well to control the position and prevent Eclaro from advancing to side control.
Alvarez is trying to control but can't.
Alvarez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alvarez is looking to control Eclaro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarez avoid being mounted?
Alvarez won't allow Eclaro to pass to mount.
Eclaro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eclaro thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Eclaro wants to control the pace but Alvarez is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Eclaro dominated that round.
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#
Eclaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Eclaro.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eclaro.
Eclaro takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it well and moves away.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Eclaro. #CL#
Eclaro instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez misses with a knee strike.
A short body shot lands from Eclaro as the two fighters clinch.
Alvarez tries to land a knee to the head but Eclaro blocks with his arms.
Eclaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
Eclaro lands a left hand. #T1#
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Eclaro.
A hook to the body from Eclaro.
Eclaro is working Alvarez over against the cage.
Eclaro tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Eclaro tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Eclaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Eclaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Eclaro backwards.
Eclaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvarez scores with a knee to the head.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Eclaro blocks an elbow strike.
Alvarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Nice elbow from Alvarez.
Alvarez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Eclaro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Alvarez can turn it around.
Eclaro tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Eclaro back against the cage.
Alvarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eclaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eclaro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Eclaro cracks Alvarez with a nice body shot.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Eclaro works on Alvarez's body with a couple of short punches.
Eclaro blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Alvarez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eclaro stalling in the clinch but Alvarez improves position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Eclaro.
Good body shot from Eclaro.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Alvarez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Eclaro lands with a right to the head.
Alvarez tries to land a knee to the head but Eclaro blocks with his arms.
Alvarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Eclaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez. #TD#
Eclaro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alvarez uses from the top position. #SUB#
Alvarez is posturing up here but Eclaro has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Alvarez tries to roll out but it's too tight and Alvarez has to tap! Slick submission there by Eclaro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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: CCC 85
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Eclaro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Johansson.
Johansson misses the jab.
Eclaro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johansson throws the left hand but Eclaro avoids the punch easily.
Johansson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Johansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johansson connects with a body shot.
Eclaro blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Eclaro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johansson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson tries to improve position but can't.
Johansson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Johansson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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.
Johansson jabs Eclaro to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Johansson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Eclaro is just out of range.
Eclaro feinted with a counter takedown.
Eclaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Eclaro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Eclaro shoots in looking for a takedown. Johansson tries to sprawl out of it but Eclaro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johansson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eclaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Sven Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johansson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johansson lands with a hook. Eclaro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Eclaro throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johansson! But no joy.
Johansson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Eclaro walks into a jab.#T2#
Eclaro moves away from the strike by Johansson.
Eclaro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johansson sprawls and moves away.
Eclaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Johansson avoids it well and moves away.
Johansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johansson throws a body punch but Eclaro moves out of range.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Johansson is quick to defend against it.
Johansson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Eclaro on the side of the head.
Johansson misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Johansson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Eclaro presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eclaro misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Johansson breaks the clinch.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johansson lands with a nice body punch.
Eclaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Sven Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Eclaro is out of range.
Eclaro slips a straight right by Johansson.
Eclaro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Eclaro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Eclaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Johansson with a hook.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eclaro.
Johansson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johansson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johansson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johansson!
Johansson tries to bum rush Eclaro with a series of wild strikes but Eclaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johansson scores with a jab to the head.
Johansson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johansson misses with a hook. Eclaro ducked under it nicely.
Johansson lands a nice shot that snaps Eclaro's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eclaro slips under a jab.
Eclaro shoots in for a takedown but Johansson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Eclaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Johansson avoids it well and moves away.
Johansson throws a body punch but Eclaro moves out of range.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Eclaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eclaro moves forwards but Johansson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johansson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johansson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Eclaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eclaro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Eclaro tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eclaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Johansson is quick to defend against it.
Johansson throws a hook but Eclaro blocks it.
Johansson throws a hook but Eclaro avoids it easily.
Eclaro feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Eclaro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Eclaro's shoulder, as Eclaro tries to avoid the shot.
Johansson swats away the attempt to clinch by Eclaro.
Johansson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eclaro.
Johansson connects with a jab.
Eclaro needs to keep his hands up - Johansson had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson works the jab nicely.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Johansson is quick to defend against it.
Eclaro swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range. #T1#
Eclaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eclaro moves away.
Nice cross by Johansson.
Johansson misses with a hook. Eclaro ducked under it nicely.
Johansson misses with a looping left.
Johansson throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Eclaro prevents Johansson from improving his position.
Johansson manages to get to full guard. #ES2#
Johansson has his feet on Eclaro's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Eclaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Eclaro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johansson manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Eclaro moved out of range.
Eclaro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Eclaro staying out of range there.
Johansson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johansson connects with the punch.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Eclaro is out of range.
Eclaro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Eclaro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eclaro ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Eclaro slips a jab from Johansson.
Eclaro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Eclaro moved out of range.
Eclaro avoids the body shot from Johansson.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
Eclaro is looking to wear down Johansson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Eclaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eclaro staying out of range there.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Eclaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johansson misses with a right hand #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Johansson kicks Eclaro off and gets back to his feet.
Johansson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eclaro. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Johansson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Eclaro moved out of range nicely.
Eclaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johansson throws a shot to the body.
Johansson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Eclaro is out of range.
Eclaro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eclaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.
Eclaro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eclaro avoids the body shot from Johansson.
Eclaro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Eclaro misses with a straight right.
Johansson misses with a hook.
A jab from Johansson misses.
Eclaro takes one to the side of the head.
Eclaro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johansson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Eclaro moves in looking to clinch but Johansson pushes him off.
Paul Eclaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eclaro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johansson scores with a shot to the body.
Eclaro defending well as Johansson loads up on a big left hand.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Johansson is quick to defend against it.
Sven Johansson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Eclaro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eclaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johansson.
Eclaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Eclaro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro slips under a jab.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Johansson is quick to defend against it.
Eclaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Eclaro slips under a jab.
Eclaro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Eclaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Johansson misses with a straight right.
Johansson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eclaro circles away quickly and effectively.
Johansson digs a good hook to Eclaro's body.
Johansson sizes up Eclaro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Johansson pushes Eclaro off and gets back to his feet.
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eclaro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johansson throws a series of punches but Eclaro moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eclaro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johansson to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Johansson misses.
Eclaro feinted with a counter takedown.
Eclaro misses the shot to the body.
Johansson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johansson wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
Eclaro staying out of range there.
Johansson misses with an uppercut.
Eclaro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johansson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Eclaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eclaro shoots in and drives through. Johansson sprawls well.
Johansson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Eclaro. Eclaro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Eclaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice jab there from Johansson.
Nice body punch from Eclaro.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Eclaro's shoulder, as Eclaro tries to avoid the shot.
Eclaro misses with a body shot. #T3#
Eclaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johansson lands with a shot to the body.
Johansson throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Eclaro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Eclaro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Eclaro throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Johansson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Johansson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eclaro.
Eclaro blocks a jab.
Eclaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eclaro works Johansson's body with a nice hook.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Eclaro.
A telegraphed right hand from Eclaro misses the target. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johansson misses with a hook.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eclaro manages to avoid it.
Eclaro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Eclaro slips under a jab.
Johansson throws the left hand but Eclaro avoids the punch easily.
Eclaro ducks right into an uppercut from Johansson.
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johansson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eclaro in his tracks.
Eclaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson throws out a counter right but Eclaro avoids it with no problem.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Eclaro is just out of range.
Eclaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eclaro feinted with a counter takedown.
Eclaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eclaro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Johansson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johansson 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CCC 72
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Eclaro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Battleby doesn't seem bothered though.
Eclaro darts in looking for a takedown but Battleby gets double underhooks and turns Eclaro into the cage.
Eclaro misses with a hook to the body
and Battleby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Battleby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eclaro.
A little feinted left hand from Battleby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Eclaro misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Battleby.
Battleby with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Eclaro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eclaro there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Battleby misses with a hook #TD2#
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Battleby has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Eclaro off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Eclaro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Battleby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eclaro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eclaro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Battleby works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Paul Eclaro has been cut.
We've been told by Battleby's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2##CL2#
Eclaro closes the distance and pushes Battleby back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Eclaro. #BC#
Battleby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eclaro slips a jab from Battleby.
Eclaro with the counter takedown but Battleby avoids it easily.
Eclaro tries to clinch up but Battleby circles away and keeps his distance.
Eclaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Battleby misses with a looping left.
Eclaro jabs Battleby to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Eclaro defending well as Battleby loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Eclaro slips under a jab.
Battleby jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Battleby throws a body punch but Eclaro moves out of range.
Eclaro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Battleby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ulysses Battleby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Eclaro.
Battleby misses with a wild body shot.
Eclaro misses with a body shot
and Battleby counters with a nice uppercut.
Battleby misses with a kick to the body.
Eclaro feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Battleby tries to bum rush Eclaro with a series of wild strikes but Eclaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eclaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Eclaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ulysses Battleby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Battleby pushes Eclaro away with a front kick.
Eclaro looks to land a left hand but Battleby moved out of range nicely.
Eclaro misses with a body punch
and Battleby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Eclaro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eclaro closes the distance but Battleby moves to the side
and Battleby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eclaro thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ulysses Battleby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Eclaro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Eclaro instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Eclaro.
Eclaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battleby's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Eclaro.
Eclaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Eclaro.
Eclaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eclaro leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Battleby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Battleby misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro ducks under a wild hook from Battleby.
Eclaro swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Eclaro slips a jab from Battleby.
Eclaro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Battleby defends it well.
Battleby feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Eclaros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Eclaro scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Battleby misses its intended target.
Battleby is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Battleby throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Eclaro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Eclaro.

Battleby uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Eclaro throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Battleby to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battleby keeps Eclaro at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Eclaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Battleby.
A low kick from Battleby is predictable there #TD2#
and Eclaro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Eclaro trying to control from half guard but Battleby is working away.
Battleby wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battleby wants to get back to his feet.
Ulysses Battleby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Eclaro is working for a kimura but Battleby is defending it quite comfortably.
Battleby tries to kick Eclaro off but Eclaro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Eclaro thows a huge punch but Battleby dodges it nicely. #T3#
Battleby wants to improve his position but Eclaro is controlling well.
Battleby is working hard here to advance position.
Eclaro stops Battleby from getting back to his feet.
Eclaro missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Eclaro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Eclaro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Battleby knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Battleby is trying to get back to full guard.
Eclaro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Battleby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Battleby won't allow Eclaro to pass to mount. #T4#
Battleby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Battleby wants to sweep but no luck.
Battleby pulls Eclaro in close to prevent any damage.
Battleby keeping full guard, as Eclaro tries to pass.
Battleby looking for a sweep. Not yet Battleby, not yet.
Battleby keeping full guard, as Eclaro tries to pass.
Battleby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Eclaro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 Ulysses Battleby will probably get the nod.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Eclaro misses with a body shot.
Paul Eclaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eclaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Battleby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eclaro can do to turn this around?
Eclaro takes a swing at Battleby's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Battleby misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Battleby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleby throws a low kick but Eclaro moves out of range easily.
Eclaro misses the body punch
enabling Battleby to counter with a crisp jab.
Battleby throws a sloppy head kick and Eclaro moves out of range easily. #T1#
Eclaro takes one to the side of the head.
Eclaro cracks Battleby with a good jab.
Battleby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eclaro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Battleby counters with a thumping low kick.
Battleby throws an overhand right that lands on Eclaro's shoulder, as Eclaro tries to avoid the shot.
Eclaro with the counter takedown but Battleby avoids it easily.
Battleby cracks Eclaro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Battleby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eclaro manages to avoid it.
Battleby feints and then cracks Eclaro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eclaro down.
Eclaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Battleby is just out of range.
A jab from Battleby misses.
Battleby misses with a wild body shot.
Eclaro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Battleby lands a body shot.
Eclaro swings for the body but Battleby moves out of range. #T3#
Battleby tries to bum rush Eclaro with a series of wild strikes but Eclaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Battleby throws a looping overhand right but Eclaro ducks down to avoid it.
Eclaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Battleby there.#CUT#That has opened up Paul Eclaro's cut even more.
Eclaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battleby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eclaro finds it's way round the side to connect with Battleby's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Battleby. Eclaro shrugs it off though. #T4#
Battleby missing with a left hand there. Eclaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eclaro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Eclaro misses with a body shot.
Battleby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Battleby avoids the body shot from Eclaro.
Battleby throws a jab but it's blocked by Eclaro.
Eclaro misses the body punch
and Battleby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ulysses Battleby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battleby explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Eclaro tries to clinch
and Battleby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: CCC 66 : Obama vs Dratchev
Date: Aug 18, 2024

#R1#
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown but Eclaro shows good takedown defense.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Belyaev is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Eclaro gets the takedown into side control.
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.
Belyaev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Eclaro working the head and body with strikes.
Belyaev manages to get back to half guard.
Belyaev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belyaev.#SUB2#
Belyaev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eclaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Belyaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belyaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eclaro postures up in Belyaev's guard and throws a big left but Belyaev blocks it.
Eclaro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Belyaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Belyaev, not yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Eclaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Belyaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eclaro forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Eclaro trying to control the action but Belyaev is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Eclaro is looking for a kimura here.
Eclaro wants to free his trapped foot but Belyaev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Belyaev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Eclaro preventing the sweep.
Belyaev keeps trying to improve his position.
Belyaev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train!. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Belyaev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Eclaro has his foot on Belyaev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belyaev works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Belyaev stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Eclaro throws up his legs and catches Belyaev in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Belyaev tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Eclaro! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paul Eclaro!
Paul Eclaro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CCC 49 : Namkhai vs Rhodes
Date: Jul 12, 2024

#R1#
Johansson lands an overhand right.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eclaro manages to avoid it.
Eclaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eclaro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Eclaro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Eclaro just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Johansson.
Eclaro swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johansson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eclaro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Eclaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Eclaro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Johansson avoids the body shot from Eclaro.
Eclaro throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eclaro.
Johansson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Eclaro is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Eclaro's shoulder, as Eclaro tries to avoid the shot.
Johansson lands with a good body shot.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Johansson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Eclaro moved out of range nicely.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Johansson is quick to defend against it.
Eclaro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Eclaro ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Johansson avoids it well and moves away.
Johansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eclaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Johansson avoids it well and moves away.
Eclaro misses with a wild body shot.
Eclaro misses with a wild body shot.
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 throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.
Johansson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sven Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Johansson misses with an uppercut. Eclaro saw that one coming.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Eclaro moves away and avoids it.
Johansson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Eclaro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johansson!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#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! #SUB#
Eclaro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johansson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Check out the look on Eclaro's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Johansson 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.
Johansson dodges the ground and pound from Eclaro.
Eclaro tries to advance to mount but Johansson denies him.
Johansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johansson struggling a bit here.#T3#
Eclaro is looking to take a break and control but Johansson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johansson is looking to regain half guard here but Eclaro keeps moving and retains side control.
Eclaro tries to score with some ground and pound. Johansson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The strikes coming from Eclaro are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Eclaro throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Johansson tries to bench press Eclaro off him but Eclaro keeps the position.
Eclaro working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Johansson wants to get back to his feet but Eclaro drags him back down.
Eclaro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johansson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Eclaro wants to control but Johansson is keeping him busy.
Eclaro misses with the ground and pound.
Johansson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
Johansson dodges the ground and pound from Eclaro.
Johansson prevents Eclaro from moving into mount.
Johansson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Eclaro asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Johansson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johansson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johansson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Eclaro is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Eclaro thowing shots but they're missing.
Eclaro avoids the attempt from Johansson to control.
Eclaro punching from mount but Johansson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Eclaro scoring with strikes but Johansson is staying in there.
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#
Johansson lands a really nice looking cross but Eclaro seems unphased.
Eclaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Eclaro feinted with a counter takedown.
Johansson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Eclaro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johansson's guard.

Johansson pushes Eclaro off and gets back to his feet.
Eclaro is looking to wear down Johansson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johansson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Eclaro on the side of the head.
Johansson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Eclaro's hands.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Eclaro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johansson's guard.

Johansson pushes Eclaro off and gets back to his feet.
Johansson throws a hook but Eclaro blocks it.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Eclaro moved out of range.#T1#
Eclaro takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
Johansson tries to sprawl but Eclaro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Eclaro trying to advance position but Johansson counters by regaining guard.
Paul Eclaro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johansson wants to stand up but Eclaro is controlling him.
Eclaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johansson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eclaro is in close to Johansson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Eclaro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johansson wants to sweep here but Eclaro controlling him for the moment.
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 postures up in Johansson's guard and throws a big left but Johansson blocks it.
Eclaro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Eclaro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johansson's legs. #T2#
Johansson is trying to get back to half guard.
Eclaro scores with a couple of short elbows.
Eclaro tries to score with some ground and pound. Johansson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Johansson is looking to regain half guard here but Eclaro keeps moving and retains side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johansson wants to control but Eclaro postures up.
Eclaro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johansson's legs.
Johansson is pushing Eclaro's head away, looking to escape. Eclaro manages to hold on to the position though.
Eclaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johansson keeps working.
Johansson dodges the ground and pound from Eclaro.
Johansson struggling a bit here.#T3#
Johansson wants to get back to his feet.
Johansson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Eclaro.
Eclaro has control of an arm but Johansson manages to advance to Eclaro's back!
Eclaro tries to roll but Johansson sticks to his back.
Eclaro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Johansson has good solid back control here.
Eclaro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Johansson controlling the position well here. Eclaro rolled but Johansson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T4#
Will Johansson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eclaro wants to escape the position.
Johansson keeps control of the position easily here as Eclaro tries to buck him off.
Eclaro turns into Johansson and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Eclaro. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson swings for the body but Eclaro moves out of range.
Eclaro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sven Johansson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johansson avoids the body shot from Eclaro.
Eclaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Eclaro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Eclaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eclaro misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson throws out a counter right but Eclaro avoids it with no problem.
Johansson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eclaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Johansson.
Eclaro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
A big left from Johansson misses.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Eclaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eclaro.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eclaro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johansson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Eclaro moved out of range.
Johansson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eclaro misses with a takedown attempt - Johansson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Johansson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eclaro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Eclaro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johansson swivels and escapes.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eclaro.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Johansson avoids it well and moves away.
Johansson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Eclaro moved out of range nicely.
Sven Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eclaro misses with an uppercut. Johansson saw that one coming.
Johansson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Eclaro. Eclaro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Eclaro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eclaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eclaro tries for a takedown but Johansson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Eclaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johansson digs a good hook to Eclaro's body.
Eclaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Johansson is quick to defend against it.
Johansson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##TD#
Eclaro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johansson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Johansson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Johansson throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johansson won't be happy with that.

Johansson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eclaro slips under a jab from Johansson.
Eclaro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johansson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johansson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johansson misses with a hook.
Eclaro moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Eclaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Johansson cracks Eclaro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Johansson misses with a right hand #TD#
and Eclaro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johansson's guard.
Johansson keeping full guard, as Eclaro tries to pass.
Eclaro postures up in Johansson's guard and throws a big left but Johansson blocks it.
Eclaro passes into half guard.
Johansson is trying to control but can't.
Eclaro wants to pass to mount but Johansson is defending the position.
Eclaro prevents Johansson from improving his position.#SUB#
Eclaro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johansson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johansson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johansson is positioning himself well to prevent Eclaro advancing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Eclaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
A left and a right from Johansson both land. Nice combination.
Johansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eclaro.
Johansson swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Eclaro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johansson's guard.
Eclaro passes into half guard.
Eclaro working the head and body with strikes.
Eclaro working over Johansson with some ground and pound. Johansson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Eclaro trying to advance position but Johansson counters by regaining guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eclaro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eclaro throws a big elbow that misses.
Johansson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eclaro is one step ahead there.
Johansson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Eclaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
Johansson wriggles free and stands up.
Eclaro looks to land a left hand but Johansson moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Eclaro drives through with a takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Johansson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Johansson manages to break the clinch.
Eclaro misses with a shot to the body
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Eclaro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Eclaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Johansson misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control.

Johansson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T2#
Eclaro defending well as Johansson loads up on a big left hand.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Eclaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Johansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eclaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eclaro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johansson lands a jab to the head.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Johansson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eclaro ducks right into an uppercut from Johansson.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Eclaro is out of range.
Johansson avoids the body shot from Eclaro. #TD#
Eclaro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johansson!
Eclaro working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Eclaro working the head with strikes.
Johansson is looking to reverse the position.
Eclaro creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johansson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Johansson is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Eclaro working away.
Johansson tries to bench press Eclaro off him but Eclaro keeps the position.
Johansson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Eclaro's best efforts.
Johansson trying to control from the bottom.
Eclaro throwing shots but Johansson is blocking nicely.
Eclaro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johansson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johansson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eclaro. #T4#
Johansson is staying active underneath Eclaro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Eclaro stops Johansson from getting back to his feet.
Eclaro tries to pass to full mount but Johansson defends it.
Eclaro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eclaro working the head and body with strikes.
Johansson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Eclaro jumps into side control!
Eclaro in side control, throwing shots but Johansson defends.
Eclaro working away.
Eclaro has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Johansson!
Johansson tries to hold on but Eclaro postures up.
Poor strikes thrown by Eclaro there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Johansson wants to hold on but Eclaro pushes him away.
Eclaro with shots to the head and body - Johansson looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Sven Johansson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Eclaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Eclaro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Paul Eclaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johansson misses with a straight right.
Johansson misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Johansson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johansson.
Eclaro passes into half guard. #ES2#
Johansson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Eclaro misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Johansson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Eclaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Johansson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johansson!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Eclaro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johansson has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
What's Johansson going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Johansson is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Eclaro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johansson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Eclaro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johansson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Eclaro landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Eclaro trying to control the action but Johansson is working from the bottom.
Eclaro passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Johansson!
Eclaro wants to control the pace but Johansson is squirming around nicely.
Johansson tries to hold on but Eclaro postures up.
Johansson is looking to get to half guard.
Eclaro punching from mount but Johansson doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T3#
Eclaro controlling from the full mount.
Johansson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Johansson tries to lock up and control but Eclaro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johansson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Eclaro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Eclaro landing shots from mount. #ES2#
Johansson bucks Eclaro off and manages to get back to his feet!
Johansson cracks Eclaro with a good jab.
Eclaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
Johansson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Eclaro drives through with a takedown into Johansson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Johansson wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eclaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eclaro.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Eclaro's shoulder, as Eclaro tries to avoid the shot.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Johansson is quick to defend against it.
Johansson throws the left hand but Eclaro avoids the punch easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Johansson as he connects with a hook.
Eclaro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Eclaro walks into a straight right hand from Johansson.
Eclaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eclaro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johansson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johansson throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control.
Eclaro scoring with punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sven Johansson.
I think Johansson 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:50

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

Event: CCC 37 : Hernandez vs Eclaro
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Eclaro misses with a wild body shot.
Hernandez lands a glancing blow to the side of Eclaro's head.
Nice cross by Hernandez.
Eclaro needs to keep his hands up - Hernandez had a free shot at his head there.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.
Eclaro feints the counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eclaro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hernandez throwing a counter right hand but Eclaro manages to avoid it.
Hernandez feints a jab promting Eclaro to slip. Hernandez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Eclaro slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Hernandez. Those never looked like landing.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eclaro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Frank Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hernandez scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez lands with a shot to the body.
Hernandez takes a swing at Eclaro's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez works Eclaro's body with a nice hook.
Eclaro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eclaro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eclaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hernandez finds it's way round the side to connect with Eclaro's head.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Eclaro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Eclaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Eclaro.#T2#
Eclaro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eclaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
It looks like Hernandez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Eclaro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Hernandez catches Eclaro right on the button with a cross.
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
Hernandez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eclaro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hernandez lands a right hook to the body.
Eclaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Eclaro is just out of range.#T3#
Hernandez scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Eclaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left and a right from Hernandez both land. Nice combination.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eclaro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hernandez is looking to wear down Eclaro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Eclaro jabs Hernandez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hernandez throws an overhand right that lands on Eclaro's shoulder, as Eclaro tries to avoid the shot.
Hernandez throws a jab but it's blocked by Eclaro.
Hernandez lunges at Eclaro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Eclaro's hand.
Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eclaro.
Eclaro misses with a hook.#T4#
Hernandez with a hook.
Hernandez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eclaro on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez lands with a nice body punch.
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Eclaro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hernandez with a hook.
Eclaro swings widly with a right hand
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eclaro throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eclaro avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hernandez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hernandez lands an overhand right.
Hernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eclaro can do to turn this around?
Eclaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Eclaro.
Eclaro misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez throws the left hand but Eclaro avoids the punch easily.
Frank Hernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hernandez, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eclaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Hernandez.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Eclaro.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Hernandez throws a body punch but Eclaro moves out of range.
Eclaro wants to counter the offense by Hernandez and move into the clinch position.
Hernandez lands with a good body shot.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hernandez cracks a nice hook into Eclaro's ribs.
Eclaro avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hernandez looks to land a left hand but Eclaro moved out of range nicely.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eclaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Eclaro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
Eclaro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
The fighters circling - Eclaro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eclaro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Decent striking displayed by Hernandez there.
Eclaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Eclaro takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
Eclaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eclaro staying out of range there.
Hernandez punishes Eclaro's body with a nice straight punch.
Hernandez lands the left hand.
Hernandez darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Hernandez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Eclaro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hernandez has got the better of the exchanges.
Eclaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Eclaro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hernandez cracks Eclaro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Frank Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eclaro wants to counter with a clinch but Hernandez pushes him away.
Eclaro takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sloppy strikes from Hernandez. Those never looked like landing.
Hernandez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eclaro takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Hernandez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hernandez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eclaro moves out of range as Hernandez strikes.
Eclaro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hernandez misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hernandez won't be happy with that.
Eclaro taking a breather here.
Hernandez prevents Eclaro from improving position.
Eclaro tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hernandez tries to buck Eclaro off but Eclaro is having none of it.
Hernandez defending against the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hernandez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Eclaro ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernandez tests Eclaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Hernandez. Beautiful body shot.
Eclaro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eclaro's head backwards.#T1#
Hernandez sizes up Eclaro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Eclaro takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
Eclaro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eclaro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Eclaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eclaro throws a sloppy body shot
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Hernandez misses its intended target.
Eclaro takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
Eclaro walks into a jab.
Eclaro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Eclaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
The fighters circling - Hernandez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eclaro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hernandez punishes Eclaro's body with a nice straight punch.
Hernandez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eclaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut. Eclaro saw that one coming.
Hernandez lands a jab to the head.
Eclaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Hernandez scores with a four punch combination!#T3#
Eclaro misses with a left hand
and Hernandez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Eclaro.
Hernandez lands a jab.
Hernandez swings for the body but Eclaro moves out of range.
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hernandez throws a one two combo.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Eclaro moves out of range.
Eclaro just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hernandez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hernandez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Eclaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hernandez finds it's way round the side to connect with Eclaro's head.
Nice defenses there by Eclaro.
Eclaro feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Eclaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A shot to the liver by Hernandez. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eclaro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Eclaro slips a straight right by Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eclaro.
Eclaro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hernandez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eclaro misses with a body shot
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donk. Hernandez catches Eclaro right on the button with a cross.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Eclaro tries to counter it with a takedown but Hernandez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hernandez clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Hernandez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eclaro.
Hernandez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Hernandez.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eclaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hernandez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eclaro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eclaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
Hernandez takes a swing at Eclaro's ribcage but misses.
Eclaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.#T1#
Eclaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Eclaro moves out of range.
Eclaro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eclaro ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Eclaro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hernandez lands an overhand right.
A jab from Hernandez does it's job there.
Eclaro moves in looking to clinch but Hernandez pushes him off.
Eclaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernandez.
Eclaro misses with a wild body shot.
Hernandez misses with a hook. Eclaro ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Jab from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a nice shot to the body.
Hernandez scores with a body shot.
Hernandez cracks a nice hook into Eclaro's ribs.
Eclaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eclaro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eclaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez connects with a right hand. Eclaro shakes it off.
Hernandez misses with the combination.
Eclaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez. #T3#
Eclaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Eclaro.
Eclaro drops his hands momentarily and Hernandez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hernandez misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Hernandez wriggles free and stands up.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Eclaro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hernandez defends it well.
Eclaro walks into a stiff left hand from Hernandez.
Eclaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eclaro misses with a hook
and Hernandez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eclaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez. #T4#
Hernandez throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Eclaro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Eclaro.
Hernandez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez is trying to control the position but Eclaro postures up.
Eclaro preventing the sweep.
Eclaro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eclaro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hernandez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eclaro lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Hernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Eclaro from controlling successfully.
Hernandez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hernandez had his way with Paul Eclaro in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Eclaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Paul Eclaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eclaro moves away from the strike by Hernandez.
Hernandez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eclaro's head backwards.
Hernandez scores with a shot to the body.
Eclaro throws a series of punches but Hernandez avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Hernandez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Eclaro.
The crowd cheers as Hernandez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Eclaro doesn't seem phased though.
Eclaro looks to clinch
and Hernandez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez looks to land a combination but Eclaro avoids it well.
Hernandez takes a swing at Eclaro's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez connects with a body shot that sends Eclaro's belly button to the back.#T1#
Hernandez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Eclaro on the side of the head.
Eclaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
Eclaro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hernandez defends it well.
Hernandez misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Eclaro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Eclaro slips nicely into half guard.
Eclaro trying to advance position but Hernandez counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Hernandez looking for a guillotine here but Eclaro defends easily.
Eclaro is working Hernandez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Eclaro throwing strikes but missing.
Eclaro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eclaro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eclaro controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Hernandez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eclaro defends well.#T3#
Eclaro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Eclaro stands and throws Hernandez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hernandez is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Hernandez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hernandez 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.
Eclaro lands a few punches from side control.
Hernandez is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Eclaro wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy.
Eclaro throws a strike aimed at the side of Hernandez's head but Hernandez avoids it well.
Eclaro trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Hernandez manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Eclaro.
Eclaro wants to free his trapped foot but Hernandez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Eclaro is trying to work for a kimura but Hernandez is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Hernandez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hernandez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: CCC 29 : Hernandez vs Zapina
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Romero connects with a looping right hand.
Eclaro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Romero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Eclaro pushes him off.
Eclaro loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Romero wants to clinch.
Romero 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.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Eclaro circles away.
Eclaro feinted with a counter takedown.
Romero tries to clinch there but Eclaro circles away.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Romero avoids it well and moves away.
Romero tries to clinch up but Eclaro circles away and keeps his distance.
Eclaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Romero tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Romero gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eclaro.
Eclaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eclaro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eclaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Eclaro throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
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 circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eclaro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Romero sprawls and moves away.
Romero wants to clinch.
Eclaro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Romero avoids it well and moves away.
Romero tries to clinch but Eclaro is having none of it.
Romero's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Romero's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Romero looks to clinch #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Romero has his feet on Eclaro's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ernesto Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Romero has Eclaro up against the cage in a clinch.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Eclaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eclaro leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Eclaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Eclaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eclaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romero blocks a body shot from Eclaro.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Eclaro. #T3#
Eclaro is looking to break free of the clinch but Romero has double underhooks.
Eclaro wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
Eclaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Eclaro fails to pull guard.
Eclaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eclaro takes a shot to the head.
Romero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eclaro backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
Romero misses with some punches. #BC2#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romero tries to clinch but Eclaro moves out of range.
Eclaro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romero tries to clinch up but Eclaro circles away and keeps his distance.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Romero avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Eclaro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romero tries to clinch but Eclaro moves away #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Eclaro.
Romero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Romero can do anything to dispel that myth.
Eclaro wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
Eclaro stands up over Romero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Eclaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Romero is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Eclaro is pushing down on Romero's leg trying to pass to half guard. Romero is fighting to maintain full guard but Eclaro has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Eclaro is trying to work for a kimura but Romero is defending well. #SUB#
Romero is defending against the submission attempts here by Eclaro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Romero dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Eclaro keeps the fight on the outside.
Eclaro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Romero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eclaro, pushing him back against the cage.
Eclaro blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eclaro. #BC2#
Romero manages to break the clinch.
Eclaro throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Romero throws out a counter right but Eclaro avoids it with no problem.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Romero moves into range and clinches up with Eclaro.#BC2#
Romero breaks from the clinch.
Eclaro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro keeps the fight on the outside.
Eclaro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Romero tests Eclaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eclaro keeps the fight on the outside.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Eclaro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Romero 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 darts in looking for a takedown but Romero gets double underhooks and turns Eclaro into the cage.
Eclaro tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Eclaro back against the cage.
Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eclaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eclaro is looking to control Romero's arms but Romero gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eclaro has his back to the cage.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eclaro.
Romero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eclaro backwards.
Romero scores with a shot to the side of Eclaro's head. #BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch.
Eclaro misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Romero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romero wants to clinch up but Eclaro keeps it at a distance.
Eclaro misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Romero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2##CL2#
Romero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero working aggressively here.
Eclaro can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Eclaro jumps guard. #SUB#
Eclaro working for a triangle but Romero defends it easily. #SUB#
Eclaro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Eclaro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Eclaro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Romero is sitting in close to Eclaro's body. Eclaro has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Romero is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Romero is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Eclaro.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paul Eclaro!
Paul Eclaro thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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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