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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 14, 2020
#R1#
Dominatrix cracks Ioannou with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Dominatrix takes the fight into the clinch.
Dominatrix is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ioannou gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Ioannou gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dominatrix keeping moving, preventing Ioannou from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dominatrix has his foot on Ioannou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ioannou works his way back into a safe position though.
Dominatrix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dominatrix 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.
Ioannou is looking to work some ground and pound but Dominatrix has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominatrix is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dominatrix wants to sweep here but Ioannou controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Dominatrix trying to control the position here.
Ioannou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominatrix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dominatrix is controlling Ioannou's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ioannou throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Dominatrix working for a triangle but Ioannou defends it easily.
Dominatrix looking for a sweep. Not yet Dominatrix, not yet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ioannou trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominatrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ioannou.
Ioannou goes for a double leg but Dominatrix avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dominatrix continues to drive forward.
Dominatrix throws the left hand but Ioannou avoids the punch easily.
Dominatrix displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Ioannou looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dominatrix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ioannou is pressing down on Dominatrix's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dominatrix is holding on for now.
Dominatrix is trying to control but can't.
Dominatrix wants to improve his position but Ioannou is controlling well. #T3#
Ioannou is looking to take a break and control but Dominatrix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ioannou wants to stand up but Dominatrix is controlling the position.
Ioannou takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ioannou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dominatrix keeps working.
Dominatrix is trying to control but can't.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ioannou keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rastaphan Dominatrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Costa Ioannou.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dominatrix enables Ioannou to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dominatrix manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dominatrix trying to keep a closed guard but Ioannou is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Dominatrix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ioannou is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ioannou not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dominatrix seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rastaphan Dominatrix will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ioannou throws a low kick, looking for Dominatrix's leg but Dominatrix calmly moves out of range.
Dominatrix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dominatrix wants to clinch.
Dominatrix misses with an uppercut.
Dominatrix throws a hook but Ioannou avoids it easily.
Dominatrix throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rastaphan Dominatrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ioannou scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dominatrix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ioannou appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ioannou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dominatrix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ioannou shoots in but Dominatrix avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dominatrix misses with a left hand
and Ioannou counters with a three punch combo that has Dominatrix backing up. Dominatrix nods at Ioannou to acknowledge the strikes.
Dominatrix lands an overhand right.
Ioannou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dominatrix defends well and Ioannou ends up having to push Dominatrix into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ioannou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dominatrix tries to avoid it but Ioannou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dominatrix to the ground. Dominatrix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rastaphan Dominatrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Costa Ioannou.#T1#
A combination from Dominatrix does no damage. #TD#
Dominatrix scores with a takedown into Ioannou's guard.
Ioannou 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.
Ioannou wants to stand but Dominatrix is controlling the position.
Dominatrix tries to free his leg and advance position but Ioannou is retaining full guard.
Dominatrix wants to stand but Ioannou is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dominatrix trying to control the position from guard on top but Ioannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominatrix stays in close to Ioannou's body and controls the position. #T2#
Dominatrix's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dominatrix wants to stand but Ioannou is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Dominatrix.
Dominatrix misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Dominatrix as Ioannou shoots in.
Ioannou fails with the takedown.
Dominatrix with a nice cross.#T3#
Dominatrix fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Ioannou clinches up with Dominatrix and pushes him back against the cage.
Ioannou has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dominatrix after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Ioannou pulls guard successfully.
Dominatrix's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Ioannou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dominatrix wants to get up but he can't break Ioannou's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ioannou keeping moving, preventing Dominatrix from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ioannou escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dominatrix gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ioannou keeping full guard, as Dominatrix tries to pass.
Costa Ioannou has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Ioannou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dominatrix is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Ioannou looking for a guillotine here but Dominatrix defends easily.
Dominatrix won't allow Ioannou to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dominatrix wants to control from the top but Ioannou keeps moving. #ES2#
Ioannou is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dominatrix presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rastaphan Dominatrix will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dominatrix swinging wildly here.
Dominatrix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ioannou.
Ioannou is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dominatrix with a body shot.
Dominatrix slaps away a takedown attempt from Ioannou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dominatrix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ioannou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dominatrix jabs Ioannou right on the nose. Ioannou blinks but takes it well.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dominatrix as he jumps to the side.
Ioannou doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dominatrix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rastaphan Dominatrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Costa Ioannou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominatrix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Dominatrix pushes Ioannou up against the cage in a clinch.
Ioannou has Dominatrix pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dominatrix manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1##TD2#
Ioannou has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dominatrix is trying to keep an underhook but Ioannou manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Dominatrix has one foot on Ioannou's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dominatrix wants to clinch.
Rastaphan Dominatrix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dominatrix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dominatrix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dominatrix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rastaphan Dominatrix is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Dominatrix as Ioannou shoots in.
Dominatrix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ioannou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dominatrix.
Ioannou defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dominatrix.
A jab from Dominatrix misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ioannou darts in looking for a takedown but Dominatrix gets double underhooks and turns Ioannou into the cage.
Ioannou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dominatrix changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rastaphan Dominatrix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ioannou avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dominatrix cracks Ioannou with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dominatrix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dominatrix misses with a two punch combination.
Ioannou steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dominatrix.
Ioannou leaves Dominatrix with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dominatrix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ioannou can do to turn this around?
Ioannou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dominatrix misses the shot to the body.
Ioannou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dominatrix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ioannou is looking for the big counter here.
Some wild striking there from Dominatrix.
Ioannou takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Dominatrix lands with a good body shot.
Dominatrix shoots in and drives through. Ioannou sprawls well.
Dominatrix misses with a straight right.
Ioannou dives in and grabs Dominatrix's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dominatrix pushes down on Ioannou's head and hops out.
Ioannou looks for a takedown but Dominatrix sprawls well.
Dominatrix is looking to counter punch.
Dominatrix misses with a body shot.
Dominatrix misses with a wild combination.
Dominatrix lands a nice hook to Ioannou's body. Ioannou takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Dominatrix. No joy for Ioannou on that attempt.
Ioannou takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4##CL#
Dominatrix closes the distance and pushes Ioannou back into the cage.
Dominatrix misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Ioannou drags the fight down to the ground.
Dominatrix tries to free his leg and advance position but Ioannou is retaining full guard.
Ioannou has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Dominatrix is posturing up here but Ioannou has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dominatrix tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dominatrix has to tap! Slick submission there by Ioannou!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Costa Ioannou!
A relieved looking Costa Ioannou 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: CACC 26     
Date:   Dec 07, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Costa Ioannou (ranked 4204 p4p, 478 weight class) and Lakoj Dresden (ranked 2193 p4p, 292 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




188 cm
27 yrs
210 lbs



180 cm
32 yrs
224 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Costa Ioannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Lakoj Dresden!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Dresden closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ioannou to the mat! Ioannou manages to get full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ioannou (0) vs (2) Dresden
Ioannou keeping moving, preventing Dresden from controlling successfully.
Dresden looking to pass the guard.
Ioannou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dresden puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dresden prevents Ioannou from improving his position.
Dresden wants to pass the guard but Ioannou is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ioannou actively working from the bottom here.
Dresden trying to control the action but Ioannou is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioannou slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dresden wants to control from the top but Ioannou keeps moving.

Ioannou isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dresden stacks Ioannou on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dresden!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ioannou (0) vs (5) Dresden
Dresden trying to control the action but Ioannou is working from the bottom.
Ioannou tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ioannou (0) vs (7) Dresden

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dresden looking to control but Ioannou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dresden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Dresden looking to secure an arm triangle but Ioannou defends it well.
Ioannou is looking to improve his position but Dresden isn't that keen on the idea.
Dresden wants to control the pace but Ioannou is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dresden is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Ioannou is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Ioannou (0) vs (10) Dresden

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dresden has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ioannou has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dresden doesn't have the hooks in and Ioannou manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ioannou (2) vs (10) Dresden
Dresden trying to keep a closed guard but Ioannou is proving a slippery customer.
Ioannou has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dresden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ioannou (2) vs (12) Dresden
Dresden passes into half guard.
Ioannou tries to roll over but Dresden keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dresden wants to pass to mount but Ioannou is defending the position.
Ioannou trying to hold on to Dresden's head to control him but Dresden postures up.
Dresden is keen to just control but Ioannou is a slippery customer.
Ioannou is positioning himself well to prevent Dresden advancing to mount.
Dresden is trying to control the action in half guard but Ioannou is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Dresden is working for a submission of some sort.

Dresden is working for a kimura but Ioannou is defending it quite comfortably.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dresden trying to mount his opponent but Ioannou defends it.
Ioannou gets full guard.
Ioannou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dresden puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dresden is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ioannou!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ioannou (2) vs (15) Dresden
Dresden tries to control but Ioannou wriggling away.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dresden controlling from mount.
Dresden trying to control but Ioannou is having none of it.
Dresden pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dresden looking to control but Ioannou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ioannou working to try and regain half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dresden looking to control but Ioannou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dresden mounts Ioannou! Really nice guard pass there!
Ioannou is squirming around, avoiding Dresden's attempts to control the action.
Dresden manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ioannou to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ioannou (2) vs (18) Dresden

Dresden looking to break Ioannou's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ioannou remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dresden will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Dresden is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ioannou knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ioannou for a finish.
I would not like to be Ioannou right now.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Dresden is persistently looking for the submission but Ioannou is defending it well.
Dresden is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ioannou tries to escape but Dresden has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Our spies down at at The Elite FC inform us that Dresden has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Dresden looking to break Ioannou's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ioannou remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dresden will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ioannou breaks Dresden's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ioannou (4) vs (18) Dresden

Dresden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ioannou is aware though and is defending well.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dresden is trying to control the position but Ioannou postures up.
Ioannou wants to control from the top but Dresden keeps moving.
Dresden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ioannou (4) vs (20) Dresden
Dresden is keen to just control but Ioannou is a slippery customer.
Dresden passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ioannou (4) vs (23) Dresden
Ioannou is desperately trying to improve his position but Dresden has a good base and remains in mount.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Dresden working for a guillotine from mount but Ioannou is in no mood to give up.

Dresden jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ioannou is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ioannou and Dresden has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dresden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ioannou keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Ioannou's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Dresden tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ioannou's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ioannou is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ioannou prevents Dresden from moving into mount.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Dresden tries for a kimura but Ioannou is defending well.
Ioannou tries to control but Dresden manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ioannou (4) vs (26) Dresden
Dresden trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ioannou doesn't escape.
Ioannou looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dresden.
Ioannou tries to escape but Dresden has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Dresden working for a choke but Ioannou is defending well.

Ioannou fending off the submission attempt from Dresden.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Dresden patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Dresden looking to break Ioannou's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ioannou remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dresden will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ioannou just trying to survive but Dresden is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Dresden has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ioannou has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ioannou looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dresden's guard. Nice work there by Ioannou.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ioannou (6) vs (26) Dresden

Dresden working for a triangle but Ioannou defends it easily.

Dresden throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ioannou uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ioannou (9) vs (26) Dresden

And that's the end of the fight!
Dresden wins on points by 26 to 9.
A very excited looking Lakoj Dresden 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: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 20, 2019
#R1#
Ioannou shoots in but no luck this time.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown but Marfaker shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Ioannou misses.
As Ioannou backs away, Marfaker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Marfaker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ioannou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ioannou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Juan Marfaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Costa Ioannou.
Ioannou slips under a jab from Marfaker.#TD2#
Ioannou shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marfaker is trying to defend but Ioannou finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ioannou trying to control from half guard but Marfaker is working away. #SUB2#
Ioannou is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marfaker defends it well.
Ioannou is trying to control. Marfaker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB2#
Ioannou is looking for a kimura but Marfaker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ioannou to get the leverage.
Ioannou is pressing down on Marfaker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marfaker is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ioannou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ioannou stalling.
Ioannou is looking to stall here but Marfaker recovers full guard.
Marfaker has Ioannou pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marfaker continues to stall.
Ioannou throwing strikes from guard but Marfaker blocks nicely.
Ioannou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That kick from Marfaker tenderised Ioannou's leg. Ioannou is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ioannou takes one to the chin there.
Marfaker lands the left hand.
Marfaker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Marfaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ioannou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marfaker pinned against the cage. Marfaker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ioannou ducks right into an uppercut from Marfaker.
Marfaker punishes Ioannou's body with a nice straight punch.
Marfaker scores with a head kick.
Marfaker misses the shot to the body.
Marfaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Ioannou shoots in and gets a takedown into Marfaker's guard.
Marfaker 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.
Ioannou 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.
Ioannou wants to control from the top but Marfaker keeps moving. #T4##SU2#
Ioannou stands up and waves to Marfaker to follow him.
Marfaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Marfaker cracks Ioannou with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marfaker.
Juan Marfaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Marfaker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marfaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Ioannou is just out of range.
Marfaker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ioannou takes a step back to recover.
Marfaker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ioannou fails with the takedown.
Marfaker scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Marfaker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Marfaker connects with an inside leg kick.
Marfaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ioannou moves away.
Ioannou is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marfaker misses the jab.
Marfaker sets himself, and Ioannou steps forward looking for the clinch! Marfaker avoids it this time.
Ioannou darts in looking for a takedown but Marfaker gets double underhooks and turns Ioannou into the cage.
Marfaker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marfaker.
Marfaker throws a leg kick which misses Ioannou's front leg but catches the back leg as Ioannou tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Ioannou closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ioannou lands in his opponent's guard.
Ioannou being controlled here momentarily.
Ioannou preventing the sweep. #T1##SU2#
Ioannou stands and steps away. Marfaker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Marfaker lands a jab to Ioannou's midsection.
Marfaker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marfaker misses with a low kick as Ioannou jumps back.
Ioannou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marfaker tries to avoid it but Ioannou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marfaker to the ground. Marfaker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Marfaker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marfaker. Ioannou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marfaker is looking to slow Ioannou down with leg kicks.
Ioannou misses with a takedown
and Marfaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juan Marfaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Costa Ioannou.
Good standup being displayed there by Marfaker as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Marfaker. Beautiful body shot.
Marfaker lands with a nice body punch.
Ioannou moves forwards but Marfaker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ioannou misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marfaker - that will leave a mark! #T2#
That kick from Marfaker tenderised Ioannou's leg. Ioannou is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ioannou with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marfaker counters with a good low kick that Ioannou was not able to check.
Ioannou takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ioannou is breathing heavily.
Ioannou misses with a few strikes there.
Marfaker stuffs the takedown attempt from Ioannou. Ioannou gets slowly back to his feet.
Ioannou on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Marfaker with a jab.
Marfaker lands with a nice body punch.
Marfaker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ioannou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Juan Marfaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ioannou moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marfaker cracks Ioannou with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marfaker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ioannou under the eye.#ROC#
Ioannou is rocked!
Ioannou shoots and misses
and Marfaker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ioannou is still on wobbly legs! Can Marfaker finish him?
Marfaker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Ioannou walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marfaker.
Ioannou looks up at the clock. Bad move! Marfaker lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ioannou. Marfaker pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Marfaker!
Juan Marfaker really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FORCEE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: CACC 15     
Date:   Nov 09, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Costa Ioannou (ranked 3645 p4p, 424 weight class) and Marcos Martinez (ranked 4481 p4p, 478 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




188 cm
26 yrs
210 lbs



188 cm
35 yrs
197 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Costa Ioannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Marcos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Ioannou has taken the fight to the clinch.

Ioannou pulls guard effortlessly.
Martinez passes into half guard.
Ioannou is looking to control Martinez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ioannou avoid being mounted?
Martinez trying to control the action but Ioannou is working from the bottom.

Martinez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Martinez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ioannou is looking to improve his position.
Ioannou is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Navy Street MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Martinez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ioannou has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Martinez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Martinez works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ioannou (0) vs (3) Martinez
Ioannou is working to get back to half guard.

Martinez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ioannou is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ioannou (2) vs (3) Martinez

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Ioannou from controlling successfully.
Ioannou works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Martinez 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.

Ioannou 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.
Ioannou is keen to just control but Martinez is a slippery customer.
Martinez wants to control but Ioannou is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ioannou pulls his head out easily.
Martinez is in trouble now - Ioannou has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ioannou (5) vs (3) Martinez

Ioannou with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Martinez tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Ioannou looking for a guillotine from mount but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ioannou (8) vs (3) Martinez
Martinez prevents Ioannou from getting a body triangle.

Ioannou is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Martinez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ioannou controlling well, preventing Martinez from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy.

Martinez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ioannou gets his way!

Ioannou is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Martinez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ioannou is trying to stick to Martinez's back but Martinez is turning into Ioannou. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ioannou's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Martinez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ioannou (8) vs (5) Martinez
Martinez passes into half guard.
Ioannou is trying to control but can't.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to control the action but Ioannou is working from the bottom.
Martinez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ioannou reverses the position - he's now on top in Martinez's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ioannou (10) vs (5) Martinez

Martinez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ioannou defends well.
Ioannou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Martinez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ioannou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Martinez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ioannou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Martinez looking for a guillotine here but Ioannou defends easily.
Ioannou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Ioannou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Martinez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ioannou defends it easily.

Martinez is looking for a triangle but Ioannou pushes his legs off easily.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Martinez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ioannou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Martinez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ioannou 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 Martinez.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ioannou (13) vs (5) Martinez
Martinez prevents Ioannou from moving into mount.
Ioannou works to advance to full mount. Martinez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ioannou (15) vs (5) Martinez
Ioannou avoids the attempt from Martinez to control.
Martinez regains half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ioannou 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.

Ioannou seems to be looking for submissions.
Martinez tries to get to full guard but Ioannou has control of the leg.
Martinez manages to get to full guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Ioannou won't allow Martinez to sweep him here.
Martinez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ioannou trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Martinez's guard.

Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ioannou pulls his head out easily.
Ioannou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martinez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ioannou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ioannou trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Ioannou is looking to advance position but Martinez won't allow it.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ioannou pulls his head out easily.
Ioannou trying to pass the guard but Martinez defending well.
Ioannou wants to control but Martinez is keeping him busy.

Ioannou is looking for a kimura here.

Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martinez is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.

Ioannou is looking for a kimura but Martinez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ioannou to get the leverage.
Martinez tries to roll over but Ioannou keeps him under control.

Martinez has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ioannou. Oh but Martinez has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ioannou goes limp - he's gone! Martinez jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcos Martinez!

 

Event: CACC 9     
Date:   Oct 20, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Amand Toussaint (ranked 21863 p4p, 598 weight class) and Costa Ioannou (ranked 3548 p4p, 402 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




176 cm
24 yrs
210 lbs



188 cm
26 yrs
210 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Amand Toussaint! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Costa Ioannou!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Ioannou gets a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toussaint (0) vs (2) Ioannou

Ioannou is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Toussaint doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ioannou.
Toussaint is in trouble now - Ioannou has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (0) vs (5) Ioannou
Toussaint is squirming around, avoiding Ioannou's attempts to control the action.

Ioannou with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Toussaint is looking to improve his position but Ioannou isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ioannou trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Toussaint 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.
Toussaint bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (2) vs (5) Ioannou
Ioannou 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.

Toussaint drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ioannou manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Toussaint has Ioannou in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (2) vs (7) Ioannou

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioannou trying to control but Toussaint is working from the bottom.
Toussaint wants to sweep here but Ioannou controlling him for the moment.

Toussaint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ioannou defends well.
Toussaint might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ioannou trying to control the position from guard on top but Toussaint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toussaint wants to sweep here but Ioannou controlling him for the moment.

Toussaint is looking for a triangle but Ioannou pushes his legs off easily.

Toussaint working for submissions but it's allowed Ioannou to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ioannou wants to pass the guard but Toussaint is defending well.
Toussaint gets back to full guard.
Ioannou trying to control but Toussaint is working from the bottom.
Toussaint looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ioannou is one step ahead there.
Ioannou forces his way into half guard.
Ioannou is trying to control. Toussaint wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Toussaint is looking to improve his position.
Toussaint is pressing down on Ioannou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint wants to sweep but no luck.
Ioannou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Toussaint is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ioannou is aware though and is defending well.
Toussaint looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Ioannou thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ioannou passes Toussaint's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ioannou is trying to control the action in half guard but Toussaint is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Toussaint actively working from the bottom here.
Ioannou trying to control from half guard but Toussaint is working away.
Ioannou prevents Toussaint from improving his position.
Toussaint gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toussaint is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (4) vs (7) Ioannou
Ioannou trying to keep a closed guard but Toussaint is proving a slippery customer.
Toussaint advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (7) vs (7) Ioannou

Toussaint is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ioannou has escaped the position, nice work there.
Toussaint moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Toussaint (9) vs (7) Ioannou
Toussaint takes Ioannou's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Toussaint (12) vs (7) Ioannou
Ioannou is trying to break free.

Toussaint is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ioannou knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ioannou for a finish.
Ioannou trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Toussaint looking for the RNC.
Ioannou tries to roll but Toussaint sticks to his back.

Toussaint working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Ioannou preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Toussaint.
Ioannou rolls, trying to escape but Toussaint keeps control of the position.

Toussaint looking for the RNC.
Toussaint not allowing Ioannou to control his hands.

Ioannou is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Toussaint gets his way!
Toussaint avoiding Ioannou 's attempts to control his hands.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou tries to roll but Toussaint sticks to his back.

Toussaint is looking for the choke from the back position but Ioannou is controlling his hands well.

Toussaint is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ioannou defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Ioannou showing good submission defense here.
Ioannou tries to escape but Toussaint has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Toussaint working for a choke but Ioannou is defending well.

Toussaint is looking for the choke from the back position but Ioannou is controlling his hands well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Toussaint goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Ioannou escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (12) vs (9) Ioannou
Toussaint wants to improve his position but Ioannou is controlling well.

Ioannou is trying to work for a kimura but Toussaint is defending well.
Toussaint is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Toussaint gets full guard.

Ioannou drops back looking for a leg! Toussaint is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Toussaint manages to kick Ioannou off! Ioannou jumps back into Toussaint's guard.
Toussaint keeping moving, preventing Ioannou from controlling successfully.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (14) vs (9) Ioannou

Toussaint is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ioannou doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Toussaint.
Ioannou wants to control but Toussaint is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Toussaint 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.
Toussaint wants to pass the guard but Ioannou is defending well.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou wants to control but Toussaint is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Toussaint looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Toussaint is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Toussaint is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ioannou is trying to maintain the position but Toussaint is very close to passing his half guard.

Toussaint is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ioannou defends it well.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint uses his free foot to push down on Ioannou's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ioannou.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (17) vs (9) Ioannou
Ioannou gets back to half guard.

Toussaint is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Toussaint wants to pass to mount but Ioannou is defending the position.

Ioannou looking for submissions off his back.

Toussaint 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.

Toussaint is looking for a kimura here.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou tries to get to full guard but Toussaint has control of the leg.

Ioannou actively working from the bottom here.
Ioannou slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Toussaint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ioannou swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou working a defensive guard here.
Toussaint passes Ioannou's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ioannou manages to get to full guard.

Ioannou escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toussaint gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Toussaint is pushing down on Ioannou's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ioannou is fighting to maintain full guard but Toussaint has managed to sneak the leg through.
Toussaint passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (20) vs (9) Ioannou

Toussaint thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ioannou prevents Toussaint from moving into mount.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou keeps Toussaint under control for a moment.
Toussaint working away.

Toussaint swings around for an armbar but Ioannou sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Toussaint's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (20) vs (11) Ioannou
Toussaint lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (22) vs (11) Ioannou

Ioannou has his foot on Toussaint's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toussaint works his way back into a safe position though.

Ioannou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Toussaint is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Ioannou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ioannou looks winded!
Toussaint trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toussaint works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Toussaint is working for a kimura but Ioannou is defending it quite comfortably.

Toussaint seems to be looking for submissions.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Toussaint is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ioannou has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ioannou won't allow Toussaint to pass to mount.
Ioannou gets full guard.
Ioannou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Toussaint's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (22) vs (13) Ioannou
Toussaint 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.

Toussaint working for a triangle but Ioannou defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ioannou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toussaint is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toussaint takes the fight on points by 22 to 13.

 

Event: CACC 6     
Date:   Oct 12, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Eliott Leighton (ranked 1996 p4p, 253 weight class) and Costa Ioannou (ranked 3468 p4p, 407 weight class). Leighton comes to the ring accompanied by Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.




191 cm
27 yrs
204 lbs



188 cm
26 yrs
210 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eliott Leighton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Costa Ioannou!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Ioannou closes the distance and pushes Leighton back into the ropes.

Leighton jumps into guard, dragging Ioannou to the mat.
Leighton 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.
Ioannou trying to control but Leighton is working from the bottom.

Ioannou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leighton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ioannou has managed to get both his arms back between Leighton's legs - danger averted.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Leighton holds on and takes a little breather.
Ioannou stopping the sweep attempt from Leighton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ioannou looking to pass the guard.
Leighton looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioannou wants to pass the guard but Leighton is keeping the position.
Ioannou keeps trying to improve his position.
Ioannou trying to control but Leighton is working from the bottom.

Ioannou is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leighton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leighton has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leighton (2) vs (0) Ioannou
Ioannou keeping moving, preventing Leighton from controlling successfully.
Ioannou is pulling down on Leighton's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton wants to control from the top but Ioannou keeps moving.
Leighton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ioannou is keeping the position for now.

Leighton has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ioannou to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Leighton is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ioannou pulls down on the head and he's put Leighton to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Costa Ioannou!
Costa Ioannou seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 26, 2019
#R1#
A left and a right from Ioannou both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like She Mine has been cut.#TD#
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mine napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ROC#
Mine is rocked!#SUB#
Ioannou in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mine is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Costa Ioannou!
A relieved looking Costa Ioannou 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: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 26, 2019
#R1#
Ioannou defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marlow .
Ioannou thuds his right hand into Marlow 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Marlow tries to keep at a distance but Ioannou has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ioannou stalling against the cage.
Ioannou pushes Marlow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ioannou lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ioannou. #BC2#
Ioannou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ioannou closes the distance and pushes Marlow back into the cage.#BC2#
Ioannou breaks from the clinch.
Marlow fails with the takedown
and Ioannou counters with a huge left! Marlow is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ioannou isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Marlow from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ioannou!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Costa Ioannou!
A victorious Costa Ioannou thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DUEL 206     
Date:   Jan 19, 2019
#R1#
Van Wijnbergen tests Ioannou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a left hand but Ioannou moved out of range nicely.
Ioannou goes for a double leg but Van Wijnbergen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Wijnbergen continues to drive forward.
Van Wijnbergen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ioannou shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Wijnbergen sprawls well. He's pushed Ioannou's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Wijnbergen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Ioannou moved away.
Van Wijnbergen missing with a left hand there. Ioannou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Wijnbergen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ioannou slips a straight right by Van Wijnbergen.
Ioannou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Wijnbergen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Wijnbergen. Ioannou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Wijnbergen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Wijnbergen wants it to stay on the feet.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Costa Ioannou.
Van Wijnbergen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Wijnbergen tries to move into range but Ioannou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Wijnbergen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown but Van Wijnbergen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Wijnbergen lands with a cross.
Van Wijnbergen works Ioannou's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Ioannou misses with a takedown attempt - Van Wijnbergen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ioannou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Wijnbergen pinned against the cage. Van Wijnbergen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown but Van Wijnbergen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice hook to Ioannou's body. Ioannou takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joels Van Wijnbergen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown but Van Wijnbergen shows good takedown defense.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick that misses.
Ioannou moves in looking to clinch but Van Wijnbergen pushes him off.
Van Wijnbergen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ioannou circles away quickly and effectively.
Costa Ioannou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ioannou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ioannou.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Ioannou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ioannou blocks a body shot from Van Wijnbergen. #T2#
Van Wijnbergen digs a right hand underneath Ioannou's ribcage. Ioannou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Van Wijnbergen.
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!
Ioannou is trying to force a seperation but Van Wijnbergen has the dominant position.
Ioannou is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Wijnbergen has double underhooks.
Ioannou wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Wijnbergen won't allow it.
Ioannou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Wijnbergen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Wijnbergen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Wijnbergen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Ioannou breaks from the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick which misses Ioannou's front leg but catches the back leg as Ioannou tries to avoid it.
Ioannou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Van Wijnbergen to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ioannou was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Wijnbergen.
Ioannou has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Van Wijnbergen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ioannou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD#
Van Wijnbergen drops Ioannou with a beautiful combination! Ioannou stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Van Wijnbergen is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Ioannou is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Costa Ioannou has been cut.
We've been told by Van Wijnbergen's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ioannou switches off momentarily and Van Wijnbergen cracks him with a monster right hand! Ioannou topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Van Wijnbergen dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Van Wijnbergen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joels Van Wijnbergen!
Joels Van Wijnbergen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: DUEL194 Wrexham v Experiment     
Date:   Nov 24, 2018
#R1#
Ioannou lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Ioannou moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Braz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ioannou is trying to keep an underhook but Braz manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ioannou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Braz wants to work for an arm triangle but Ioannou is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ioannou is trying to stand up here but Braz is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Braz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Braz is working for a kimura but Ioannou is defending it quite comfortably. #ES#
Ioannou has one foot on Braz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Braz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1##CL#
Ioannou closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Ioannou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ioannou throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Braz with that takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Ioannou misses.
Costa Ioannou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Braz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Braz drops back looking for a leg! Ioannou is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ioannou manages to kick Braz off! Braz jumps back into Ioannou's guard.
Braz tries to free his leg and advance position but Ioannou is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ioannou looking for a guillotine here but Braz defends easily.
Braz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ioannou working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Braz is pushing down on Ioannou's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ioannou is fighting to maintain full guard but Braz has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Braz stops Ioannou from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Braz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Braz stops Ioannou from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Braz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ioannou wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Braz 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.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Braz 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. #T3##SUB2#
Braz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ioannou is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Ioannou is defending against the submission attempts here by Braz.
Ioannou is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Braz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Braz seems to be looking for submissions.
Ioannou wants to get back to his feet.
Braz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Russian Bears Training Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Braz is trying to work for a kimura but Ioannou is defending well.
Ioannou is trying to stand up here but Braz is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Braz is trying to work for a kimura but Ioannou is defending well.
Ioannou tries to kick Braz off but Braz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shoei Braz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Ioannou. No joy for Braz on that attempt.
Braz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Braz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ioannou as he jumps to the side.
Costa Ioannou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoei Braz.
Braz shoots in looking for a takedown but Ioannou manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Braz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A big right from Ioannou misses.
Braz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ioannou throws a right hand that Braz ducks under and follows up with a left that Braz also avoids with ease.
Braz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ioannou looks to score with a jab to the body but Braz is just out of range.
Braz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Braz fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ioannou gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ioannou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Ioannou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ioannou swinging wildly here. #T1#
Ioannou misses with a wild combination.
Braz walks into a straight right hand from Ioannou.#CUT#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.#TD2#
Braz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ioannou defends it well. #SUB2#
Braz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ioannou defend it? Braz steps over the head and cranks it - Ioannou is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Braz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KnockOut logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: CCF 36     
Date:   Sep 15, 2018
#R1#
Ioannou defending well as Lloyd loads up on a big left hand.
Lloyd stuffs the takedown attempt from Ioannou. Ioannou gets slowly back to his feet.
Frank Lloyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lloyd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lloyd cracks Ioannou with a good jab.#TD2#
Ioannou shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ioannou showed some decent athleticism there.
Ioannou is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Ioannou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lloyd is just riding it out for now. Ioannou eventually gives up the hold.
Lloyd pushes Ioannou off looking to stand but Ioannou dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
Lloyd is not content to let Ioannou control the position.#SUB2#
Ioannou seems to be working for a kimura but Lloyd defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Ioannou is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lloyd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ioannou. #SUB2#
Ioannou is looking for a kimura but Lloyd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ioannou to get the leverage.
Ioannou looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Ioannou is looking for a kimura but Lloyd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ioannou to get the leverage. #T2##ES#
Lloyd pushes Ioannou off and gets back to his feet.
Lloyd missing with a left hand there. Ioannou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lloyd throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ioannou counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Ioannou shoots in and bounces Lloyd off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ioannou passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES#
Lloyd bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Ioannou scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ioannou advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Ioannou wants to finish this one by submission but Lloyd is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ioannou. #SUB2#
Ioannou goes for an armbar but Lloyd turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lloyd. #T3##SUB2#
Ioannou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lloyd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lloyd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ioannou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ioannou throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Ioannou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Ioannou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lloyd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lloyd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ioannou has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lloyd 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 Ioannou.#T4#
Ioannou is trying to improve his position.
Lloyd wants to control but Ioannou is keeping him busy.
Lloyd just content to control the position.
Ioannou can't do much from the bottom here.
Ioannou is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Frank Lloyd will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lloyd throws a looping overhand right but Ioannou ducks down to avoid it.
Lloyd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lloyd misses with a left hand
and Ioannou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ioannou gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ioannou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lloyd throws out the jab.
Ioannou is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lloyd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lloyd misses with a straight left.
Lloyd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ioannou's hands.
Lloyd pounces like a tiger and cracks Ioannou with a vicious hook! Ioannou is down but not out! Lloyd follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Lloyd!
Frank Lloyd managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit Bull Development, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: SyFi 89     
Date:   Aug 12, 2018
#R1#
Ioannou's corner calls for a 1-2. Ioannou obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dmitrievich leaves Ioannou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Dmitrievich misses the target.
Dmitrievich misses with a looping right.
Dmitrievich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Dmitrievich. That snapped Ioannou's head back.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ioannou.
Dmitrievich swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Ioannou fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dmitrievich to the ground. Ioannou is now in Dmitrievich's guard.
Ioannou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dmitrievich is keeping the position for now.
Dmitrievich wants to stand and escape but Ioannou is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ioannou tries to free his leg and advance position but Dmitrievich is retaining full guard.
Dmitrievich keeping moving, preventing Ioannou from controlling successfully.
Dmitrievich wants to stand up but Ioannou is controlling him. #T1##SUB2#
Ioannou drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dmitrievich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ioannou has Dmitrievich in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Ioannou is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU#
Dmitrievich stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Ioannou feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ioannou tries to free his leg and advance position but Dmitrievich is retaining full guard.
Ioannou prevents Dmitrievich from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Ioannou drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dmitrievich looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dmitrievich looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dmitrievich! #REVR##SU#
Dmitrievich stands up and beckons Ioannou to his feet. #T2#
Dmitrievich throws a jab but it's blocked by Ioannou.
Ioannou tries for a takedown but Dmitrievich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ivashin Dmitrievich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Costa Ioannou.
Dmitrievich throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ioannou chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dmitrievich can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Ioannou scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dmitrievich is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ioannou maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dmitrievich could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ioannou has cracked it and Dmitrievich is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ioannou!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Costa Ioannou!
A very excited looking Costa Ioannou 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: SyFi 77     
Date:   Jul 15, 2018
#R1#
Ioannou sizes up Phoenix with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Costa Ioannou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ioannou gets a clinch.
Phoenix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ioannous head.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Ioannou lands a left hand.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Ioannou.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Ioannou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Ioannou misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Ioannou controls the action. #T1#
Ioannou drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ioannou wants to break free but Phoenix has control.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Phoenix.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ioannou. #BC2#
Ioannou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ioannou was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Ioannou tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ioannou has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Ioannou wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phoenix, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB2#
Ioannou working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Phoenix struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ioannou working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Ioannou working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Ioannou swings around for an armbar but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ioannou's guard.#T3##SUB2#
Ioannou is looking for a triangle here but Phoenix uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ioannou tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Phoenix wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ioannou is being controlled here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ioannou is trying to strike from the bottom but Phoenix has passed into full mount.
Ioannou wants to control but Phoenix is having none of it.
Ioannou gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Ioannou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ioannou is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Phoenix pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ioannou actively working from the bottom here.
Ioannou punching from the bottom.
Ioannou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Ioannou is looking for a triangle but Phoenix pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Ioannou has an active guard here but Phoenix has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix throws a good cross that connects.
We've been told by Phoenix's head coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ioannou's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ioannou duly obliges.
Ioannou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Ioannou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ioannou is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ioannou shoots for a double leg takedown but Phoenix sprawls well. He's pushed Ioannou's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Ioannou.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix cracks Ioannou with a good jab.
Ioannou throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ioannou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Jab, jab by Phoenix - just one landing. #T1#
Ioannou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blake Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Costa Ioannou.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phoenix but Phoenix pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Phoenix swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Phoenix displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ioannou.
Ioannou misses with a takedown
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ioannou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ioannou can do to turn this around?
Ioannou slips under a jab from Phoenix.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ioannou.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ioannou sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Ioannou misses with a hook
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Ioannou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phoenix leaves Ioannou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phoenix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice sprawl there from Phoenix as Ioannou shoots in.#TD2#
Ioannou bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Phoenix explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Phoenix feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ioannous jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ioannou misses with a combination
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Ioannou shoots for a takedown but Phoenix saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Phoenix was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ioannou unleashes a big counter combination but Phoenix bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ioannou with a poor takedown
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Ioannou is breathing heavily.
Ioannou misses with a takedown
and Ioannou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ioannou staying out of range there.
Phoenix throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Ioannou clinches up with Phoenix and pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Ioannou can't get the takedown.
Blake Phoenix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phoenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Ioannou blocks it. #T4#
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ioannou blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ioannou backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Phoenix.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Ioannou is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Phoenix is defending well.
A right handed body shot lands from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ioannou has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Phoenix is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Phoenix gets through Ioannou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Ioannou is rocked!
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Ioannou.
Ioannou is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
Ioannou blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Ioannou.
Ioannou seems to have recovered his senses.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ioannou.
Phoenix goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Ioannou takes the fight into the clinch.
Phoenix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix pushes Ioannou against the cage. Phoenix is working some dirty boxing. Phoenix pushes off with a quick right hook! Ioannou goes down! Ioannou tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Phoenix moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: WeInSyd 15     
Date:   Jun 06, 2018
#R1#
Arseworth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lindham swivels and escapes.
Arseworth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lindham misses with a left hand
and Arseworth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Arseworth looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lindham!#SUB#
Arseworth is trying to get an arm triangle but Lindham is defending well. #SUB#
Arseworth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lindham knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Arseworth tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arseworth has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Arseworth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB#
Arseworth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Arseworth tries for a kimura but Lindham is defending well. #SUB#
Arseworth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Arseworth is trying to get an arm triangle but Lindham is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Arseworth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Arseworth is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lindham is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Arseworth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Arseworth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lindham knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Arseworth has an Americana. Lindham didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Arseworth is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Arseworth hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Billy Arseworth!
A relieved looking Billy Arseworth 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: SyFi 50     
Date:   May 13, 2018
#R1#
Phoenix stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phoenix wants it to stay on the feet.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phoenix connects with a jab.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phoenix wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Arseworth closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Phoenix quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Arseworth is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Arseworth is trying to work for a kimura but Phoenix is defending well.
Arseworth wants to pass the guard but Phoenix is defending well. #T1#
Phoenix is looking for a sweep. Arseworth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Arseworth seems to be working for a kimura but Phoenix defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Arseworth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Phoenix doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arseworth. #SUB2#
Arseworth is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Arseworth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phoenix defends it well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Arseworth is trying to control the action in half guard but Phoenix is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Arseworth is working for a kimura but Phoenix is defending it quite comfortably.
Phoenix is pressing down on Arseworth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arseworth trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Arseworth drops back, looking for a kneebar! Phoenix looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Phoenix looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Phoenix! #REVR##T3#
Arseworth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Phoenix controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Arseworth actively working from the bottom here.
Phoenix keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Arseworth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Phoenix pulls his head out easily.
Phoenix missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Phoenix looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Phoenix missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arseworth 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.#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.
Arseworth trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Arseworth slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Arseworth strikes from the bottom but Phoenix uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Arseworth tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Arseworth seems a little lost for a moment, as Phoenix dominates the positioning.
Arseworth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Arseworth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Arseworth is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arseworth is looking to take a break and control but Phoenix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Billy Arseworth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Phoenix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Phoenix lands a glancing blow to the side of Arseworth's head.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arseworth.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Arseworth's shoulder, as Arseworth tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Arseworth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arseworth.
Billy Arseworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arseworth closes the distance and clinches up with Phoenix, looking for a takedown. Arseworth pushes Phoenix against the cage but Phoenix circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arseworth doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Blake Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Arseworth.
Arseworth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Arseworth goes for a double leg but Phoenix avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phoenix continues to drive forward.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Arseworth slips the punch.
We've been told by Phoenix's head coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Arseworth slips a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arseworth can do to turn this around?
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arseworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
It seemed like Arseworth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice takedown defense from Phoenix. No joy for Arseworth on that attempt.
Phoenix swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Phoenix jabs Arseworth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arseworth closes the distance and clinches up with Phoenix, looking for a takedown. Arseworth pushes Phoenix against the cage but Phoenix circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arseworth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arseworth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Arseworth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Arseworth misses with a takedown
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Arseworth moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Arseworth's head but Arseworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phoenix stuffs the takedown attempt from Arseworth. Arseworth gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arseworth or perhaps it was just good defense by Phoenix, which made it look bad. #T3#
Arseworth fails with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Phoenix there.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Arseworth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Arseworth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phoenix is fending him off so far but Arseworth persists. Nope, Phoenix circles away and we're back to standing.
Phoenix thuds his right hand into Arseworth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Phoenix feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arseworths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phoenix throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Phoenix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arseworth's head.
Phoenix cracks Arseworth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Phoenix scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Arseworth saw that one coming.
Arseworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arseworth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arseworth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arseworth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phoenix sprawls well. Phoenix wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arseworth gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Arseworth slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Arseworth has his takedown stuffed
and Phoenix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phoenix swings for the body but Arseworth moves out of range.
Phoenix lands a nice looking body shot.
Phoenix misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arseworth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arseworth looks for a takedown but Phoenix sprawls well.
Arseworth with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Blake Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Arseworth.#T1#
A nice combination there by Phoenix.
Phoenix takes a swing at Arseworth's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix connects with a right hand. Arseworth shakes it off.
Phoenix cracks Arseworth with a good jab.
Arseworth tries for a takedown but Phoenix circles away easily
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Arseworth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Arseworth wants to pass the guard but Phoenix is keeping the position.
Arseworth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Arseworth goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Phoenix has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Arseworth but great work by Phoenix.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Phoenix tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Arseworth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Phoenix content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Arseworth looking for submissions off his back.
Arseworth is trying to control but can't.
Arseworth wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Arseworth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Arseworth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arseworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Arseworth actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Phoenix in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Arseworth actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Arseworth with the active half guard here but Phoenix passes nicely into side control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Arseworth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Arseworth looking for a sweep but Phoenix has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Arseworth manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Arseworth punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Arseworth actively working from the bottom here.
Arseworth trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Phoenix showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Phoenix 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!

An out of breath Blake Phoenix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SyFi 39     
Date:   Apr 20, 2018
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Camara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Camara.
Camara misses with a looping left.
As Camara tries to get set, Arseworth tries to push him back and clinch up but Camara manages to avoid the attempt.
Camara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Camara throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Camara tries a low kick but Arseworth avoids it.
Damatang Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara tries a head kick but it misses.
As Camara tries to get set, Arseworth tries to push him back and clinch up but Camara manages to avoid the attempt.
Arseworth checks a leg kick nicely.
Camara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arseworth tries to counter by clinching up but Camara breaks away and moves out of range.
Camara throws a hook but Arseworth blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Arseworth checks a low kick from Camara.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
As Camara tries to get set, Arseworth tries to push him back and clinch up but Camara manages to avoid the attempt.
Arseworth blocks a head kick by Camara.
As Camara tries to get set, Arseworth tries to push him back and clinch up but Camara manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Camara swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Camara throws a body kick that misses.
As Camara tries to get set, Arseworth tries to push him back and clinch up but Camara manages to avoid the attempt.
Arseworth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Camara throws a front kick aimed at Arseworth's knee but Arseworth avoids it well.
Camara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Camara connects with a single shot there.
Camara tries a head kick but it misses.
Camara misses with a body shot #CL#
and Arseworth counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Camara gets through Arseworth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Arseworth controls the action.
Arseworth tries for a takedown but Camara manages to get underhooks. #T2#
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camara is trying to force a seperation but Arseworth has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arseworth.
Camara is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arseworth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Arseworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camara.
Arseworth wants a takedown but no success here.
Camara prevents a takedown attempt there.
Camara misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara is trying to break the clinch but Arseworth has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Camara is trying to break the clinch but Arseworth has him pressed against the cage.
Arseworth changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Camara fights it off and pushes away nicely. #KD2#
Camara cracks Arseworth with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Camara has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Arseworth to stand back up!#ROC2#
Arseworth is rocked!
A shot to the body from Camara misses #CL#
and Arseworth counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Arseworth. #BC2#
Camara breaks from the clinch.
Camara misses with a few strikes there.
Camara throws a front kick that sends Arseworth stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arseworth seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Camara scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
Arseworth tries to counter by clinching up but Camara breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Camara.
Camara throws a low kick, looking for Arseworth's leg but Arseworth calmly moves out of range.
Arseworth wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camara.
Camara does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As Camara tries to get set, Arseworth tries to push him back and clinch up but Camara manages to avoid the attempt.
Camara throws a leg kick which misses Arseworth's front leg but catches the back leg as Arseworth tries to avoid it.
Camara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Camara throws a hook to the side of Arseworth's head but Arseworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A thudding body kick lands there by Camara!
Camara misses with a low kick as Arseworth jumps back.
Arseworth is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Camara.
Arseworth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damatang Camara dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Arseworth walks straight into a right hand from Camara - that's dropped him! Camara jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Arseworth from any more punishment! Arseworth complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Damatang Camara!
A relieved looking Damatang Camara 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: NYFN Tournament : semi-finals     
Date:   Mar 18, 2018
#R1##CL#
Arseworth darts in and clinches Brent up against the cage.
Arseworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Brent manages to break the clinch.
Arseworth wants to clinch
and Brent makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Brent misses. #CL#
Arseworth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brent tries a body shot but Arseworth blocks it.
Brent has Arseworth pushed against the cage.
Brent content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Arseworth fails to land.
Brent misses with a punch on the inside.
Brent blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Arseworth's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arseworth tries to work over Brent's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brent blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brent tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arseworth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brent tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arseworth's elbow.
Arseworth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arseworth can't find room to land a body shot as Brent controls the action.
Arseworth throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Brent scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arseworth misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arseworth.
Arseworth can't find room to land a body shot as Brent controls the action.
Arseworth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arseworth tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brent just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Brent.
Brent working hard to break the clinch.
Arseworth working aggressively here.
Brent scores with a shot to the side of Arseworth's head.
A head punch on the inside from Arseworth fails to land.
Arseworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brent stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brent presses Arseworth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arseworth is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Brent pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arseworth slips under a jab from Brent.
Brent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arseworth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arseworth wants to clinch.#T2#
Brent dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brent catches Arseworth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Brent cracks Arseworth with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Arseworth looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Brent finish him? #ROC2#
Arseworth is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Billy Arseworth has been cut.
Brent lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arseworth at a distance.
Oh Arseworth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brent lands with a good body shot.
Brent finds Arseworth's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Arseworth flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Brent lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Arseworth will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Brent!
David Brent seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: NYFN Legends Tournament r. 9     
Date:   Mar 04, 2018
#R1#
Camara swings for the body but Arseworth moves out of range.
Arseworth is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Camara.
A jab from Camara does it's job there.
Camara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara swings for the body but Arseworth moves out of range.
Camara slips under a jab from Arseworth.
Arseworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arseworth.
Camara throws a hook but Arseworth avoids it easily.
Arseworth is looking to counter the offense by Camara and move into the clinch.
Camara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Arseworth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers in the buildup to the fight.
Arseworth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arseworth swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arseworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Camara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Camara slips a jab from Arseworth.
Arseworth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Camara has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arseworth. Camara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camara cracks Arseworth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Camara has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Camara throws the left hand but Arseworth avoids the punch easily.
Arseworth missing with a left hand there. Camara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arseworth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arseworth doesn't manage to clinch there - Camara circles away.
Arseworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Camara looks to throw the jab but Arseworth is out of range.
Arseworth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camara.
Camara misses with a hook. Arseworth ducked under it nicely.
Arseworth is looking to counter the offense by Camara and move into the clinch.
Arseworth tries to clinch up.
Camara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Camara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arseworth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arseworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camara throws out the jab.
Camara tests Arseworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camara connects with a right hand. Arseworth shakes it off.
Camara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arseworth slips a straight right by Camara.
As Camara tries to get set, Arseworth tries to push him back and clinch up but Camara manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Camara cracks Arseworth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Camara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arseworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arseworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Camara. Beautiful body shot.
Arseworth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
Camara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arseworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Arseworth misses its intended target.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Camara is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Arseworth had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Arseworth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Camara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arseworth scrambles back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Arseworth. That snapped Camara's head back.
Camara throws a jab when Arseworth was well out of range.
Arseworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camara.
Camara misses with a hook.
Good shot there by Camara.
Arseworth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Camara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Camara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Camara.
Arseworth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arseworth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Camara misses.
Camara swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Arseworth counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Arseworth.
Arseworth is working for takedown but Camara is calmly controlling the position for now.
Camara has had enough of the clinch but Arseworth keeps him there for the moment.
Arseworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arseworth misses with the head strike.
Arseworth misses with a punch to the body.
Arseworth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arseworth misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Arseworth drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arseworth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4##SUB#
Arseworth looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Camara is defending well. Arseworth quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Camara has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Arseworth celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Arseworth!
Our winner, Billy Arseworth, 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.
Ibrahim Camara spoke after the fight, saying 'Suck me Whiner !'.

 

Event: NYFN Legends Tournament r. 8     
Date:   Feb 18, 2018
#R1##CL#
Arseworth rushes Webb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arseworth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arseworth throws a head punch that misses.
Webb tries to throw a body punch but Arseworth avoids it by throwing Webb back against the cage.
Webb lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Arseworth's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Arseworth misses with some punches.
Arseworth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Arseworth.
Arseworth tries to pull guard but Webb won't allow it. #TD#
Arseworth pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Arseworth has his foot on Webb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Webb works his way back into a safe position though.
Webb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Webb is posturing up here but Arseworth has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Webb tries to roll out but it's too tight and Webb has to tap! Slick submission there by Arseworth!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Arseworth!
A victorious Billy Arseworth thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: NYFN Legends Tournament r. 7     
Date:   Feb 04, 2018
#R1#
Arseworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brent moves away.
Brent tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arseworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Brent.
Arseworth steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brent.
A big right from Brent misses.
A shot to the body from Arseworth misses
letting Brent counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Arseworth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arseworth stalling in the clinch.
Arseworth misses with a body punch.
Arseworth is leaning against Brent and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brent misses with a punch to the body.
Arseworth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arseworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arseworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Brent.
Brent lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arseworth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brent fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arseworth lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like David Brent has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Brent fails to land.
Arseworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Brent controls his hands.
Arseworth working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Brent fails to land. #T1##TD2#
Arseworth decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Arseworth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brent gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brent has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Arseworth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brent passes into half guard.
Arseworth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brent is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Arseworth is looking for a sweep. Brent is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Arseworth gets back to full guard.
Arseworth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brent controls the pace.
Arseworth trying to keep a closed guard but Brent is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Arseworth looking for a guillotine here but Brent defends easily. #SUB2#
Arseworth working for a triangle but Brent defends it easily. #SUB2#
Arseworth working for a triangle but Brent defends it easily. #T3##SUB2#
Arseworth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brent manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Arseworth has his foot on Brent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brent works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Arseworth isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brent stacks Arseworth on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brent!
Arseworth is looking to reverse the position.#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.
Brent controls the position.
Brent working away.
Arseworth is trying to get back to half guard.
Arseworth keeps trying to improve his position.
Arseworth is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brent off and has taken his back!
Our spies down at at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers inform us that Arseworth has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Brent tries to roll but Arseworth sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Brent showing good submission defense here.
Arseworth trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Arseworth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Brent's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Arseworth throws a body punch but Brent moves out of range.
Arseworth moves in looking to clinch but Brent pushes him off.
Arseworth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arseworth misses with a body shot.
Brent misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arseworth. #CL2#
Arseworth rushes Brent and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arseworth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brent stalling in the clinch but Arseworth improves position.
Arseworth jumps guard but Brent stands there with Arseworth around his waist. Arseworth gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brent effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Brent's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arseworth is trying to maintain a safe position but Brent gets an underhook and turns Arseworth into the cage.
Brent blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arseworth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arseworth tries to pull guard but Brent holds him up against the cage and eventually Arseworth drops back down to his feet.
Arseworth tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
David Brent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Arseworth.#T1#
Nice body punch from Arseworth.
Arseworth lands a shoulder strike.
Arseworth lands with a light punch inside.
Arseworth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brent backwards.
Arseworth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arseworth misses with a punch on the inside.
Arseworth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brent's elbow. #TD2#
Arseworth ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Arseworth no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Arseworth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Brent avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Arseworth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brent defends well.#T2#
Brent content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Arseworth has his foot on Brent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brent works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Arseworth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brent defends well.#SUB2#
Arseworth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brent defends well.#SUB2#
Arseworth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brent gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB2#
Brent got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arseworth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brent has managed to get both his arms back between Arseworth's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Arseworth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brent passes into side control.
Arseworth tries to bench press Brent off him but Brent keeps the position.
Billy Arseworth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arseworth regains half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Arseworth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arseworth tries to roll over but Brent keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Arseworth actively working from the bottom here.
Arseworth regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arseworth seems keen to control Brent's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Brent avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arseworth working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Arseworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Brent'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Arseworth misses with a body shot
and Brent cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brent just misses with a punch to the body.
Brent misses with a hook.
Arseworth wants to counter the offense by Brent and move into the clinch position.
Brent lands a head shot.
Brent throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Arseworth counters by moving into the clinch.
Arseworth misses with a body punch.
Arseworth lands an uppercut.
Arseworth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brent's elbow.
Arseworth tries to pull guard but Brent holds him up against the cage and eventually Arseworth drops back down to his feet.
Arseworth blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brent lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arseworth backwards.
Brent blocks a body shot from Arseworth.
Arseworth can't find room to land a body shot as Brent controls the action.
Arseworth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brent prevents a body shot from Arseworth.
Arseworth fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Arseworth. #T1#
Arseworth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arseworth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brent's elbow. #TD2#
Arseworth decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Arseworth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Arseworth working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brent has passed into half guard!
Arseworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arseworth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arseworth is trying to maintain the position but Brent is very close to passing his half guard.
Brent controlling the action here. #T2#
Brent prevents Arseworth from improving his position.
Arseworth is pressing down on Brent's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brent is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Billy Arseworth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3##SUB2#
Brent got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arseworth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brent has managed to get both his arms back between Arseworth's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Arseworth 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.#SUB2#
Arseworth isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brent stacks Arseworth on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brent!
Arseworth is trying to control Brent's posture but Brent avoids it.
Brent happy to just control the position for now.
David Brent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Arseworth wants to control but Brent postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arseworth gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Arseworth actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Arseworth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brent pulls his head out easily.
Brent missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billy Arseworth.
I've got Arseworth 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Arseworth!

A relieved looking Billy Arseworth 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: NYFN Legends Tournament r. 6     
Date:   Jan 21, 2018
#R1#
Arseworth tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bwang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bwang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Arseworth misses
and Bwang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arseworth looks to clinch
and Bwang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bwang lands a slapping body shot.
Arseworth doesn't manage to clinch there - Bwang circles away.
Bwang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arseworth throws out the jab. #CL2#
Bwang tries to keep at a distance but Arseworth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bwang misses with some punches.
Arseworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arseworth.
Bwang misses with a body punch.
Bwang blocking some punches.
Arseworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Bwang.
Bwang prevents a body shot from Arseworth. #TD2#
Arseworth pulls guard successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Arseworth has his feet on Bwang's thighs here. He's pushed Bwang off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bwang screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Arseworth!
A relieved looking Billy Arseworth 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: NYFN Legends Tournament r. 5     
Date:   Jan 07, 2018
#R1#
Nine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arseworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Nine.
Arseworth seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nine there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nine throws the left hand but Arseworth avoids the punch easily.
Arseworth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arseworth works the jab nicely.
Arseworth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Arseworth has managed to clinch.
Nine throws a punch but it's blocked by Arseworth.
Good body shot from Arseworth.
Arseworth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nine backwards.
Arseworth pushes Nine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arseworth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arseworth cracks Nine with a nice body shot.
Nine looks winded!
Arseworth lands with a light punch inside.
Arseworth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nine backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arseworth lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Nine is rocked!#KD#
Arseworth connects with a big uppercut there that sends Nine tumbling to the ground! Arseworth follows him down into his guard.
Nine is still in real trouble! Can Arseworth finish him?#SUB#
Arseworth drops back looking for a leg! Nine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nine manages to kick Arseworth off! Arseworth jumps back into Nine's guard. #SUB#
Arseworth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arseworth pushing down on Nine's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nine seems to have recovered his senses.#T1##SUB#
Arseworth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nine trying to control from the bottom.
Arseworth is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nine!
Arseworth looking to control but Nine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Arseworth is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nine has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Arseworth looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Arseworth takes Nine's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Nine is in trouble. #T2##SUB#
Arseworth tightening his grip on Nine, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Arseworth is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Arseworth struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Arseworth is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nine has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Arseworth throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T3#
Nine just trying to survive but Arseworth is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Arseworth is looking for the choke from the back position but Nine is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Arseworth is looking for the choke from the back position but Nine is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Arseworth looking for the RNC.
Arseworth avoiding Nine 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Arseworth is looking for a rear naked choke here but Nine reverses the position brilliantly into Arseworth's guard! #SUB#
Arseworth looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nine has picked Arseworth up and slammed him! Arseworth can't keep hold of the triangle and Nine manages to pass to side control!
Nine controls the position. #SUB2#
Nine is trying to get an arm triangle but Arseworth is defending well.
Arseworth is trying to control Nine's posture but Nine avoids it. #T4#
Arseworth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arseworth is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nine off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Arseworth is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Arseworth looking for the choke but no joy.
Nine has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Arseworth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Arseworth dominated that round.
That's time! Arseworth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Arseworth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nine to score with a decent uppercut.
Nine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arseworth scores with a jab.
Arseworth lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Nine misses the target.
As Nine tries to get set, Arseworth tries to push him back and clinch up but Nine manages to avoid the attempt.
Arseworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nine can do to turn this around?
Nine misses with a jab to the body
and Nine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nine scores with a sloppy right hand. Arseworth should have avoided that one.
Nine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Nine shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Nine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Arseworth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Arseworth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Billy Arseworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Arseworth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Arseworth is looking for a triangle but Nine pushes his legs off easily. #T1##SUB#
Arseworth working for a triangle but Nine defends it easily. #SUB#
Arseworth working for a triangle but Nine defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Arseworth is looking for a triangle but Nine pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nine drops back looking for a leg! Arseworth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arseworth manages to kick Nine off! Nine jumps back into Arseworth's guard. #SUB#
Arseworth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #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.#SUB#
Arseworth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nine throwing strikes from guard but Arseworth blocks nicely. #SUB#
Arseworth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Nine avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Arseworth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB#
Arseworth has his foot on Nine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nine works his way back into a safe position though.
Nine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arseworth working a defensive guard but Nine passes into half guard.
Arseworth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nine.
Nine trying to control the action but Arseworth is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Arseworth looking for submissions off his back.
Arseworth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Arseworth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nine is trying to work for a kimura but Arseworth is defending well. #SUB2#
Nine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arseworth is just riding it out for now. Nine eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Arseworth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Nine is trying to work for a kimura but Arseworth is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Soyster Nine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Nine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Arseworth closes the distance and pushes Nine back into the cage.
Nine misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arseworth.
Arseworth lands with a left to the head.
Arseworth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nine's elbow.
Nine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arseworth lands a body shot.
Arseworth blocks a body shot from Nine.
Arseworth prevents a body shot from Nine.
Arseworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Nine struggles to land a body shot inside as Arseworth controls his hands.
Arseworth lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Arseworth.
Nine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arseworth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arseworth scores with a shoulder strike.
Arseworth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arseworth lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arseworth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Arseworth. #T1#
Arseworth drops Nine with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Nine is out cold! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Arseworth!
Billy Arseworth seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Soyster Nine was interviewed post fight and said 'What can I say, I was beaten by the better fighter today. See you all in two weeks. '.

 

Event: NYFN Legends Tournament r. 4     
Date:   Dec 24, 2017
#R1#
Arseworth throws a right hand that misses
and Grasman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arseworth throws out a loose jab but Grasman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Arseworth.
Grasman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arseworth.
Arseworth misses with a left hand
and Grasman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arseworth closes the distance but Grasman moves to the side
and Grasman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arseworth misses with a left hand
and Grasman counters with a crisp right that sends Arseworth to the canvas! Grasman follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). ThorHGH Grasman!
Our winner, ThorHGH Grasman, 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: NYFN Legends Tournament r. 3     
Date:   Dec 10, 2017
#R1#
Arseworth lands with an uppercut that bounces Spaulding off the cage and back into range.
Arseworth lands a nice shot that snaps Spaulding's head back.
Spaulding scores with a hook.
Arseworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Spaulding.
Spaulding ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arseworth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spaulding lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arseworth circles away quickly and effectively.
Spaulding misses with a right hand
and Arseworth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Arseworth has managed to clinch.
Arseworth prevents Spaulding from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spaulding.
Spaulding throws a punch but it's blocked by Arseworth.
Arseworth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Spaulding escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arseworth throws an overhand right that lands on Spaulding's shoulder, as Spaulding tries to avoid the shot.
Spaulding has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Spaulding dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spaulding avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arseworth tests Spaulding's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
A combination from Spaulding does no damage.
Spaulding throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arseworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spaulding swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arseworth misses with a wild body shot.
Spaulding scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spaulding throws the left hand but Arseworth avoids the punch easily.
Arseworth lands a jab.
Arseworth misses with a straight right.
Captain Spaulding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Arseworth has closed the distance and engaged Spaulding in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Arseworth.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arseworth.
Spaulding wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arseworth lands a body punch.
Spaulding looks winded!
Spaulding is trying to push Arseworth away but Arseworth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Arseworth lands with a right to the head.
Spaulding prevents a body shot from Arseworth.
Arseworth pushes Spaulding back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Arseworth. #ROC#
Spaulding is rocked!#T2#
A shot in the inside from Arseworth.
Spaulding is still on wobbly legs! Can Arseworth finish him?
Arseworth digs a right hand into Spaulding's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spaulding's gas tank.
Arseworth digs a right hand into Spaulding's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spaulding's gas tank.
Arseworth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arseworth creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Spaulding's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Spaulding drops to his knees and Arseworth pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Arseworth!
Billy Arseworth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: NYFN Legends Tournament r. 2     
Date:   Nov 26, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Arseworth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ali is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arseworth is defending well for now.#TD#
Ali successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Ali is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arseworth defends well.
Arseworth advances position into side control!
Arseworth controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Arseworth is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ali is trying to escape and Arseworth transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ali is forced to tap! Nice work there by Arseworth! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Arseworth!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Arseworth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: NYFN Legends Tournament r. 1     
Date:   Nov 12, 2017
#R1#
Arseworth moves in looking to clinch but Whymer pushes him off.
A quick step to the side and Whymer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whymer throws a looping overhand right but Arseworth ducks down to avoid it.
Arseworth thuds his right hand into Whymer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Whymer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A right-left combo lands from Whymer.
Whymer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arseworth circles away quickly and effectively.
Whymer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Arseworth.
Whymer just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Arseworth misses.
Whymer scores with a body shot.
Arseworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whymer sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Arseworth has closed the distance and engaged Whymer in a clinch. #T1#
Arseworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arseworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Whymer.
Arseworth lands with a short shot to the head.
Arseworth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whymer lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Arseworth fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Arseworth as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Whymer.
Come on Arseworth - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #TD2#
Arseworth ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Arseworth no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Arseworth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Whymer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arseworth on the ground.#SUB2#
Arseworth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whymer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Arseworth is proving hard to escape from. #T2##SUB2#
Arseworth looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Whymer is defending well. Arseworth quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Whymer has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Arseworth celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Arseworth!
Billy Arseworth thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

 
 
 
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