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Event: DMMA 219 Klimenko vs Swahn     
Date:   Jul 30, 2023
#R1#
McScramble fails in his attempt to clinch.
McScramble tries to clinch there but Sparbot circles away.
It looked like Sparbot was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McScramble.
McScramble shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sparbot eats them both and turns towards McScramble to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sparbot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McScramble with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sparbot counters with a stiff right hand.
McScramble tries to clinch up.#CL#
Sparbot darts in and clinches McScramble up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sparbot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot lands a shoulder strike.
Sparbot misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McScramble.
McScramble pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sparbot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
McScramble wants to stall.
Sparbot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McScramble just leaning against Sparbot, taking a breather.
Sparbot lands with a short shot to the head.
Sparbot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sparbot fails to pull guard. #TD#
Sparbot successfully pulls guard.
Sparbot keeping moving, preventing McScramble from controlling successfully.
McScramble is looking to pass into half guard but Sparbot pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sparbot is in guard.#REVR#
Sparbot controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sparbot won't allow McScramble to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparbot's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
McScramble trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McScramble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparbot is one step ahead there.
Sparbot trying to control the position from guard on top but McScramble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
McScramble wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparbot trying to control the position from guard on top but McScramble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparbot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McScramble misses with a body shot
and McScramble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sparbot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McScramble momentarily.
Sparbot lands with a nice body punch.
McScramble misses with a left hand
and Sparbot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
McScramble with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McScramble misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Sparbot misses its target.
Sparbot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McScramble.
Sparbot lands an overhand right.
Sparbot lands a nice shot to the body.
Sparbot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McScramble fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
McScramble closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sparbot did well to prevent McScramble getting side control.#SUB2#
McScramble is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sparbot is just riding it out for now. McScramble eventually gives up the hold.
McScramble is keen to just control but Sparbot is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aristotle Sparbot dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McScramble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparbot moves away.
Sparbot appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sparbot lands a body shot.
McScramble throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sparbot counters with a nice body shot.
Sparbot connects with a leg kick.
Sparbot scores with a hook to the body. McScramble takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
McScramble gets a clinch.
Sparbot swings wildly with an uppercut but McScramble uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McScramble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble taking a breather. #TD#
Sparbot manages to pull guard.
Sparbot keeping moving, preventing McScramble from controlling successfully.
My spies in Canadian Combat Academy inform me that McScramble has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sparbot keeping full guard, as McScramble tries to pass. #T1#
McScramble trying to control but Sparbot is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparbot trying to keep a closed guard but McScramble is proving a slippery customer.
Sparbot is pulling down on McScramble's head to control his posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McScramble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparbot swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McScramble swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sparbot counters with a straight right hand.
McScramble walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McScramble is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sparbot rather than just go for the knockout.
McScramble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sparbot.
McScramble throws a right hand that Sparbot ducks under and follows up with a left that Sparbot also avoids with ease.
McScramble misses with a hook to the body
and McScramble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McScramble swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sparbot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jack McScramble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparbot connects with an inside leg kick.
Aristotle Sparbot is winning the standup battle so far.
McScramble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sparbot was well out of range. Poor timing from McScramble.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sparbot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
McScramble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sparbot scores with a crisp jab that stopped McScramble in his tracks.
McScramble doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sparbot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McScramble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparbot moves away.
It looked like Sparbot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sparbot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McScramble has a takedown stuffed.
McScramble throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sparbot to counter with a crisp jab.
McScramble throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
McScramble circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sparbot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McScramble.
A shot to the liver by Sparbot. Beautiful body shot.
McScramble ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McScramble takes one to the side of the head.
McScramble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McScramble keeps the fight on the outside.
A shot to the liver by McScramble. Beautiful body shot.
McScramble lands a nice hook to Sparbot's body. Sparbot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McScramble looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McScramble gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aristotle Sparbot dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McScramble shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sparbot but Sparbot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sparbot looks to score with a jab to the body but McScramble is just out of range.
McScramble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparbot moves away.
Sparbot is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McScramble misses with a jab to the body
and Sparbot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sparbot connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McScramble takes a swing at Sparbot's ribcage but misses.
Sparbot catches McScramble with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Sparbot coming out on top.
McScramble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sparbot was well out of range. Poor timing from McScramble.
Sparbot appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sparbot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McScramble.
Sparbot scores with a jab to the body.
Sparbot is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
McScramble misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from McScramble misses
and Sparbot counters with a nice body shot.
Aristotle Sparbot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McScramble takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McScramble takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sparbot connects with a solid leg kick.
McScramble shoots in but Sparbot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sparbot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McScramble was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparbot.
Despite the aggression on McScramble's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sparbot throws out a powerful jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McScramble.
Aristotle Sparbot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack McScramble.#T2#
McScramble misses with a body punch
and Sparbot counters with a nice uppercut.
Jack McScramble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Sparbot has McScramble up against the cage in a clinch.
Sparbot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sparbot takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McScramble leaning against his opponent.
Sparbot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sparbot working aggressively here.
Sparbot working aggressively here.
Sparbot lands a right hand.
McScramble wants to stall.
Sparbot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McScramble's elbow.
Sparbot misses with a body punch.
McScramble blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Sparbot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sparbot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sparbot being controlled against the cage.
McScramble will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sparbot up against the cage.
Sparbot has a couple of punches blocked by McScramble.
Sparbot misses with the head strike.
Sparbot jumps guard but McScramble turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
McScramble is trying to trip Sparbot. He has hold of a leg but Sparbot is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McScramble persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sparbot keeping moving, preventing McScramble from controlling successfully.
Sparbot wants to hit a sweep here but McScramble passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sparbot there!
Sparbot manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Sparbot is looking to control McScramble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparbot avoid being mounted?
McScramble is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparbot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sparbot manages to get to full guard.
McScramble trying to control but Sparbot is working from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aristotle Sparbot!

A relieved looking Aristotle Sparbot 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: DMMA 209 Adeoluwa vs Kersikov     
Date:   Jul 01, 2023
#R1#
Sparbot walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Funches checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Funches throws a leg kick
and Sparbot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Funches tries to close the distance and clinch but Sparbot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sparbot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Funches misses with a straight left.
Funches lands a nice shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Sparbot.
Funches lands with a hook. Sparbot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Funches ducks under a wild hook from Sparbot.
Funches has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funches tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Funches throws an overhand right that lands on Sparbot's shoulder, as Sparbot tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Sparbot.
Sparbot only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Funches throws a body punch but Sparbot moves out of range.
Sparbot was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Sparbot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Funches doesn't seem phased though.
Sparbot tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Funches is able to avoid easily.
Sparbot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Funches throws a hook but Sparbot blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Funches. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Funches.
Funches will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Funches throws a hook to the side of Sparbot's head but Sparbot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Funches lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sparbot's sensitive parts.
Sparbot lands with a thumping leg kick.
Funches misses with a leg kick
and Sparbot counters with a nice uppercut.
Ron Funches seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparbot scores with a body shot. #T2#
Sparbot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Funches.
Sparbot throws a body shot but no joy.
Funches moves in looking to clinch but Sparbot pushes him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funches misses the body punch
and Sparbot counters with a stiff right hand.
Sparbot throws a series of punches but Funches avoids them all with ease.
Sparbot blocks a low kick nicely.
Funches just misses with a punch to the body.
Sparbot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sparbot checks a leg kick.
Funches lands a jab.
Sparbot lands with a hook. Funches tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Funches throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Sparbot to counter with a crisp jab.
Funches throws a head kick that misses
and Sparbot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Funches on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sparbot. Sparbot obviously looking to wear him down.
Funches throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Sparbot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sparbot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sparbot throws a lazy right hand but Funches sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Funches pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sparbot is out of range and Funches settles back down.
Sparbot throws out a counter right but Funches avoids it with no problem.
Funches chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sparbot can pounce on him.
Funches throws a leg kick
and Sparbot counters with a low kick, right behind Funches 's knee.
Funches keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funches looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sparbot throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4##CL#
Funches clinches with his opponent.
Funches misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sparbot lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funches blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Sparbot pulls Funches into guard.
Funches wants to stand and escape but instead Sparbot has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Sparbot content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funches keeping moving, preventing Sparbot from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aristotle Sparbot dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Funches pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sparbot misses with a few strikes there.
Funches with a nice cross.
Funches throws a wild body kick that Sparbot sees coming a mile off.
Sparbot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab, jab by Sparbot - just one landing.
Sparbot throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sparbot lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funches fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sparbot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Funches throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funches lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sparbot's sensitive parts.
Funches misses with a hook
and Sparbot counters with a nice low kick that buckles Funches's knee momentarily.#T1#
Sparbot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sparbot looks to land a right hand but Funches moved out of range.
Funches connects with a body shot.
Jab by Funches.
Funches moves out of range of the leg kick from Sparbot.
Funches swings widly with a right hand
and Sparbot counters with an outside leg kick.
Sparbot is looking to slow Funches down with leg kicks.
Funches misses with a wild body shot.
Funches misses with a low kick.
Sparbot scores with a leg kick.
Sparbot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Funches moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Funches scores with a jab to the body.
Funches throws an overhand right that lands on Sparbot's shoulder, as Sparbot tries to avoid the shot.
Funches moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Sparbot misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sparbot. That's going to slow Funches down.
Sparbot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funches avoids the body shot from Sparbot.
Sparbot throws an overhand right that lands on Funches's shoulder, as Funches tries to avoid the shot.
Sparbot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Funches lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Funches throws a push kick but Sparbot slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Funches misses the target. #T3#
Sparbot throws a jab when Funches was well out of range.
Funches uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sparbot.
Funches lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funches. Sparbot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funches looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparbot is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Funches.
Aristotle Sparbot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sparbot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Funches waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sparbot.
Funches fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sparbot manages to avoid it.
Funches blocks a jab.
Funches keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Sparbot throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sparbot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sparbot throws a low kick, looking for Funches's leg but Funches calmly moves out of range.
Funches moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Funches.
Funches lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Funches.
Funches walks into a stiff left hand from Sparbot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Funches.
Funches waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sparbot.
It seemed like Sparbot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Funches dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Sparbot moves into the clinch.
Funches looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sparbot tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Funches smiles and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sparbot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Funches.
Funches checks a leg kick.
Funches takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot misses with a left hand
and Funches counters with a straight right hand.
Funches fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sparbot manages to avoid it.
Sparbot throws out a counter right but Funches avoids it with no problem.
Sparbot lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Sparbot punishes Funches's body with a nice straight punch.
Funches misses with a head kick.
Funches throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sparbot counters with a nice uppercut.
Funches wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sparbot checks a low kick from Funches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sparbot! But no joy.
Some wild striking there from Sparbot.
A cross from Funches lands.
Sparbot fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Funches misses. #T2#
Funches throws a lazy uppercut
and Sparbot counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Sparbot clinches.
Sparbot pushes Funches back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funches misses with a short punch on the inside.
Funches blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Funches goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sparbot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Funches tries a body shot but Sparbot blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sparbot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sparbot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sparbot.
Funches's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sparbot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Funches blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Sparbot.
Funches lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Funches misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Funches lands a hook that snaps the head of Sparbot backwards.
A right hand to the body from Funches.
Sparbot lands with a right to the head.
Sparbot misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sparbot.
Sparbot has a couple of punches blocked by Funches.
Aristotle Sparbot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sparbot misses with the head strike.
Funches takes a shot to the head.
Sparbot pushes Funches back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sparbot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Sparbot.
Funches working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Sparbot.
Funches misses with a short punch on the inside.
Funches tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sparbot avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Sparbot scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Sparbot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Funchess head.
Funches fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Funches lands with a right to the head.
Sparbot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sparbot blocking some punches.
Sparbot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Funchess head.
A short uppercut from Sparbot. #ROC2#Funches is rocked!
Sparbot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Funches is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sparbot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Funches working aggressively here.
Sparbot throws a head punch that misses.
Sparbot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Funches throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sparbot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Funches misses with the head strike.
Funches seems to have got his legs back now.
Sparbot misses with some punches.
Sparbot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Funches backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparbot.
Sparbot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Sparbot pulls guard.
Sparbot is pulling down on Funches's head to control his posture.
Sparbot is continuing to stall.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aristotle Sparbot!

Aristotle Sparbot seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: DMMA 197 Vilkas vs Ubereem     
Date:   May 27, 2023
#R1#
Dilbrandt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sparbot if he has to take too many more of those.
Dilbrandt lands with a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Sparbot counters with a nice body shot.
Sparbot walks into a straight right hand from Dilbrandt.
Sparbot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparbot.
A clash of legs there as Sparbot blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Dilbrandt gets tackled into the cage by Sparbot. Sparbot maintains the clinch.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but Sparbot blocks it.
Sparbot misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've been informed that Sparbot has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sparbot misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Sparbot pulls guard.
Dilbrandt is fighting to break Sparbot's control of his arms but Sparbot is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparbot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Sparbot has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dilbrandt has passed into side control.
Sparbot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dilbrandt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sparbot is continuing to stall.
Sparbot tries to improve position but can't.
Sparbot can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sparbot's sensitive parts.
Sparbot's corner calls for a 1-2. Sparbot obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut
and Sparbot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dilbrandt looks to land a left hand but Sparbot moved out of range nicely.
Sparbot is looking to clinch but Dilbrandt is avoiding it.
Sparbot ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Sparbot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt backing away here, and Sparbot unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sparbot scoring well with a low kick there.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparbot.
Sparbot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Sparbot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Sparbot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Dilbrandt looks to throw a body kick
and Sparbot counters with a series of strikes. Dilbrandt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Sparbot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Dilbrandt finds it's target.
A head kick by Dilbrandt misses
and Sparbot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dilbrandt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sparbot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt.
Sparbot connects with a looping right hand.
Dilbrandt throws a series of punches but Sparbot moves out of range.
Dilbrandt thows a leg kick but Sparbot checks it
enabling Sparbot to counter with a crisp jab.
Sparbot throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Sparbot counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Sparbot throws a leg kick which misses Dilbrandt's front leg but catches the back leg as Dilbrandt tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aristotle Sparbot dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dilbrandt punishes Sparbot's body with a nice straight punch.
Sparbot throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.
Sparbot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt thows a leg kick but Sparbot checks it
and Sparbot counters with a good low kick that Dilbrandt was not able to check.
Sparbot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick
and Sparbot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sparbot checks it well.
Sparbot throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sparbot connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparbot misses with a straight left.
Sparbot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dilbrandt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sparbot at a distance. #T1#
Dilbrandt takes a swing at Sparbot's ribcage but misses.
Aristotle Sparbot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dilbrandt throws a right hand that misses
and Sparbot counters with an inside leg kick.
Sparbot misses with a hook.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt throws out a leg kick but Sparbot moves out of range and Dilbrandt only half commits.
Sparbot throws a shot to the body.
Sparbot misses with a low kick.
Sparbot just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Sparbot's front leg with a kick but Sparbot checks it.
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick
letting Sparbot counter with a right hand.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Sparbot throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt cracks Sparbot with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Sparbot moves out of range of the body kick from Dilbrandt.
A countering left hand to the body from Sparbot misses.
Dilbrandt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dilbrandt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparbot lands an overhand right.
Dilbrandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sparbot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Sparbot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sparbot throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sparbot misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
Sparbot tries a quick counter leg kick but Dilbrandt is wise to it.
Sparbot throws a hook but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sparbot avoids it.
Dilbrandt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sparbot is out of range.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparbot. #T3#
Dilbrandt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilbrandt. That's going to slow Sparbot down.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Dilbrandt blocks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dilbrandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sparbot.
Sparbot throws out a counter right but Dilbrandt avoids it with no problem.
Dilbrandt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dilbrandt walks into a left hand.
Sparbot tries to clinch but Dilbrandt is having none of it.
Dilbrandt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the head.
Sparbot moves out of range of the body kick from Dilbrandt. #T4#
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Sparbot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sparbot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sparbot slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Sparbot throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
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!
Sparbot ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sparbot! But no joy.
Sparbot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sparbot throws out a counter right but Dilbrandt avoids it with no problem.
Sparbot misses with a left hand
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dilbrandt thumps Sparbot with a low kick.
Dilbrandt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sparbot counters with a nice uppercut.
Sparbot slips under a jab.
Sparbot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at Sparbot's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aristotle Sparbot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Sparbot.
A shot to the body from Dilbrandt misses
enabling Sparbot to counter with a crisp jab.
Sparbot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sparbot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dilbrandt.
Sparbot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
It looked like Dilbrandt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Sparbot counters with a left to the body.
Good work by Sparbot as he checks the leg kick.
Sparbot misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt sizes up Sparbot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt misses with a left hand
and Sparbot counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sparbot.
Sparbot blocks a head kick by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a double jab. #T1#
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
That kick from Sparbot tenderised Dilbrandt's leg. Dilbrandt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sparbot slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparbot.
Dilbrandt is looking to score with low kicks.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice right hand.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at Sparbot's ribcage but misses.
Sparbot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dilbrandt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sparbot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Dilbrandt is predictable there
and Sparbot counters with a straight right hand.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Sparbot counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparbot. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Domonic Dilbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dilbrandt throws a lazy head kick
and Sparbot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt tries to bum rush Sparbot with a series of wild strikes but Sparbot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dilbrandt digs a good hook to Sparbot's body.
Sparbot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparbot. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sparbot scores with a jab. Dilbrandt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sparbot blocks a head kick by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Sparbot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dilbrandt misses the body punch
and Sparbot counters with a low kick, right behind Dilbrandt 's knee. #T3#
Sparbot misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt misses with a jab to the body
and Sparbot counters with a left and a right that stings Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sparbot counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dilbrandt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dilbrandt misses with a lunging right hand
and Sparbot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A low kick from Dilbrandt misses
and Sparbot counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Sparbot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dilbrandt trying to land knees to the body.
Dilbrandt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sparbot.
Sparbot prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the head.
Sparbot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Sparbot scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Sparbot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sparbot jumps guard but Dilbrandt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sparbot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#Dilbrandt is rocked!
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Sparbot lands a left hand.
Oh Dilbrandt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sparbot blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Sparbot misses with a punch on the inside.
Sparbot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sparbot misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Sparbot ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sparbot no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sparbot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dilbrandt is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sparbot wants to pass the guard but Dilbrandt is defending well.
Dilbrandt seems to have got his legs back now.
Sparbot controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Sparbot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dilbrandt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sparbot controlling the action here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aristotle Sparbot!

Aristotle Sparbot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Domonic Dilbrandt had this to say: 'Damn Should Never Took That Massive Break'.

 

Event: DMMA 189 Account vs Pinks 2     
Date:   Apr 29, 2023
#R1#
Dilbrandt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sparbot.#CUT2#It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.
Sparbot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sparbot! But no joy.
Sparbot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Sparbot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dilbrandt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sparbot checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Sparbot moves into the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sparbot.
Sparbot throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A knee to the head by Dilbrandt.
Sparbot blocks an elbow strike.
We've been informed that Sparbot has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD2#
Sparbot jumps guard and drags Dilbrandt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sparbot is pulling down on Dilbrandt's head to control his posture. #T1#
Dilbrandt stands and throws Sparbot's legs to the side, diving into side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Sparbot is right now. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dilbrandt working away.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position but Sparbot is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dilbrandt connects with a solid leg kick.
Sparbot takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T3#
Dilbrandt throws a looping overhand right but Sparbot ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Sparbot blocks the leg kick.
Sparbot throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilbrandt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sparbot.
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Sparbot down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that Sparbot semi-blocks.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sparbot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dilbrandt avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Dilbrandt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Sparbot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilbrandt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sparbot slips under a jab.
Sparbot throws a shot to the body.
Jab from Sparbot.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sparbot's head backwards.
Dilbrandt throws a wild body kick that Sparbot sees coming a mile off.
Dilbrandt connects with a crisp jab.
Sparbot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dilbrandt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sparbot just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparbot.
And Dilbrandt counters with a quick kick to the body but Sparbot blocks it.
Sparbot tries to close the distance and clinch but Dilbrandt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sparbot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sparbot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dilbrandt's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aristotle Sparbot will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sparbot. That did some damage!
Sparbot misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Dilbrandt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sparbot ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Sparbot flicks out a counter leg kick but Dilbrandt steps away.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Sparbot's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sparbot avoids a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that Sparbot semi-blocks.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a low kick but Sparbot moves his leg out of the way.
Sparbot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilbrandt.
Sparbot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sparbot.
Dilbrandt takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot staying out of range there.
Dilbrandt misses with a right hand
and Sparbot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but Sparbot moves out of range easily.
Sparbot defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Sparbot.
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Sparbot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Sparbot misses.
Dilbrandt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sparbot doesn't seem bothered though.
Sparbot takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Domonic Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Sparbot closes the distance and clinches.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sparbot is defending well for now.
Sparbot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sparbot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sparbot jumps guard but Dilbrandt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sparbot is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dilbrandt to keep the fight standing.
Domonic Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aristotle Sparbot.#T2#
Sparbot scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Sparbot has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dilbrandt uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparbot has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sparbot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dilbrandt tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparbot is retaining full guard.
Sparbot wants to hit a sweep here but Dilbrandt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sparbot there!
Dilbrandt avoids the attempt from Sparbot to control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Sparbot is trying to escape the mount.
Dilbrandt trying to control but Sparbot is having none of it.
Sparbot sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#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.
Sparbot is looking for a sweep. Dilbrandt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparbot is trying to control but can't.
Sparbot is looking for a sweep. Dilbrandt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparbot wants to control but Dilbrandt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick from Dilbrandt misses.
Sparbot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sparbot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dilbrandt on the side of the head.
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dilbrandt!
Dilbrandt swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Sparbot counter with a right hand.
Sparbot throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Sparbot feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dilbrandts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Sparbot moved away.
Sparbot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dilbrandt throws a sloppy body shot
and Sparbot counters with a left to the body.
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sparbot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sparbot ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sparbot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Sparbot saw that one coming.#T1#
Sparbot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dilbrandt scores with a shot to the body.
Sparbot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sparbot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sparbot tries to clinch but Dilbrandt moves away
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dilbrandt.
A nice combination there by Sparbot.
Sparbot throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sparbot manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sparbot is out of range.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sparbot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Sparbot's front leg with a kick but Sparbot checks it.
Sparbot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sparbot throws a chopping leg kick but Dilbrandt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sparbot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Sparbot's head but Sparbot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Dilbrandt swings for the body but Sparbot moves out of range.
Sparbot throws out a counter right but Dilbrandt avoids it with no problem.
Sparbot blocks the body kick.
Sparbot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparbot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dilbrandt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sparbot.
Dilbrandt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sparbot looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Sparbot lands with an uppercut that bounces Dilbrandt off the cage and back into range.
Sparbot slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Sparbot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A cross from Sparbot lands.
Sparbot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sparbot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparbot moves away.#T3#
A combination from Sparbot does no damage.
Sparbot missing with a left hand there. Dilbrandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sparbot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Sparbot.
Sparbot moves out of range as Dilbrandt throws a body kick.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Sparbot.
Sparbot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dilbrandt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sparbot lands with a shot to the body.
Sparbot wants to clinch up but Dilbrandt keeps it at a distance.
Sparbot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sparbot throws a combination that misses
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sparbot throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Sparbot uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dilbrandt has time to react.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dilbrandt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sparbot ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Good shot there by Sparbot.
A low kick lands for Sparbot.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the leg kick from Sparbot.
Dilbrandt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sparbot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Sparbot.
Dilbrandt misses with a right hand
and Sparbot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt walks into a straight right hand from Sparbot.
Sparbot fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Dilbrandt. Those never looked like landing.
Sparbot throws out a counter right but Dilbrandt avoids it with no problem.
Dilbrandt thuds his shin into the meat of Sparbot's side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sparbot misses with an uppercut
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aristotle Sparbot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sparbot has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 24, 2023
#R1#
Nastula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheers as Sparbot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nastula doesn't seem phased though.
Sparbot scores with a hook to the body. Nastula takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD#
Sparbot moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Nastula goes down! Can Sparbot finish him!?#ROC#Nastula is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparbot passes into half guard.
Nastula is still in real trouble! Can Sparbot finish him?#SUB#
Sparbot is looking for a kimura but Nastula is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sparbot to get the leverage. #SUB#
Nastula is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparbot.
Nastula seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Sparbot is working for a kimura but Nastula is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Sparbot seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nastula is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aristotle Sparbot!
A very excited looking Aristotle Sparbot 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:   Mar 13, 2023
#R1##CL2#
McQuirre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sparbot struggles to land a body shot inside as McQuirre controls his hands.
Sparbot 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.
McQuirre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McQuirre.
A short left from McQuirre.
Sparbot has a couple of punches blocked by McQuirre.
McQuirre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sparbot's elbow.
Sparbot throws a head punch that misses.
McQuirre scores with a shoulder strike.
Sparbot pushes McQuirre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McQuirre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sparbot avoids it.
McQuirre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sparbot's efforts to push away.
McQuirre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sparbots head.
Sparbot is trying to break the clinch but McQuirre is controlling him.
Sparbot working aggressively here.
McQuirre working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Sparbot breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McQuirre throws a jab when Sparbot was well out of range.
Jab by McQuirre.
McQuirre feints and then cracks Sparbot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sparbot down.
Sparbot throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd cheers as McQuirre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sparbot doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
McQuirre has Sparbot up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
McQuirre lands a left hand.
McQuirre throws a head punch that misses.
Sparbot misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Sparbot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Sparbot pushes McQuirre up against the cage in a clinch.
McQuirre swings wildly with an uppercut but Sparbot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparbot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McQuirre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sparbot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sparbot misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparbot.
Sparbot lands with a left to the head.
Sparbot lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
McQuirre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sparbot just misses with a punch to the body.
Sparbot throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparbot. McQuirre does a little dance to reset his feet.
McQuirre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sparbot throws out the jab.
McQuirre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sparbot. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sparbot takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sparbot wants to clinch up but McQuirre keeps it at a distance.
McQuirre blocks a jab.
McQuirre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sparbot.#CL2#
McQuirre pushes Sparbot up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
McQuirre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sparbot thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparbot. McQuirre does a little dance to reset his feet.
McQuirre catches Sparbot with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sparbot tries to clinch but McQuirre moves away
and McQuirre counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
McQuirre rushes Sparbot and presses him up against the cage.
McQuirre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McQuirre lands a damaging elbow.
Sparbot wants to get back to striking at distance but McQuirre won't allow it.
Sparbot throws a punch but it's blocked by McQuirre.
Sparbot takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC2#Sparbot is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Aristotle Sparbot has been cut.
McQuirre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sparbot backwards.
Oh Sparbot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from Sparbot fails to land.
Sparbot tries a body shot but McQuirre blocks it. #T3#
Sparbot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McQuirre has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sparbot seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McQuirre can turn it around.
Sparbot is looking to break free of the clinch but McQuirre has double underhooks.
Sparbot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McQuirre backwards.
McQuirre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McQuirre misses with a punch on the inside.
Sparbot pushes McQuirre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sparbot wants to break free but McQuirre has control.
Sparbot seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch on the inside from Sparbot fails to land.
McQuirre lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparbot.
Sparbot blocks an uppercut.
McQuirre misses with a punch to the body.
McQuirre lands a left hand.
McQuirre gets through Sparbot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sparbot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sparbot swings wildly with an uppercut but McQuirre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparbot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sparbot.
Sparbot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for McQuirre. #T4#
Sparbot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
McQuirre breaks the clinch.
McQuirre throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sparbot on the side of the head.
McQuirre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sparbot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McQuirre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sparbot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparbot. McQuirre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sparbot is breathing heavily.
McQuirre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparbot moves away.
Sparbot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McQuirre.
Sparbot tries to move into range but McQuirre moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McQuirre throws a nice outside leg kick.
McQuirre lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McQuirre blocks a jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A jab lands there for McQuirre.
McQuirre is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sparbot had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McQuirre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sparbot.
McQuirre tests Sparbot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sparbot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sparbot misses with a hook to the body
and McQuirre counters with a big right hand! Oh Sparbot is in trouble here! McQuirre follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry McQuirre!
Harry McQuirre was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 07, 2023
#R1#
Ulatov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sparbot but Sparbot pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Ulatov shoots in and bounces Sparbot off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ulatov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ulatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparbot controlling Ulatov's posture. #SUB2#
Sparbot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ulatov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Ulatov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Sparbot as he works his way to full guard. #T1#
Ulatov passes Sparbot's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ulatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sparbot sees it coming and defends easily.
Sparbot wants to improve his position but Ulatov is controlling well.
Sparbot is looking to control Ulatov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparbot avoid being mounted?
Sparbot is not content to let Ulatov control the position.
Sparbot wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Ulatov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sparbot tries to get to full guard but Ulatov has control of the leg.
Sparbot is trying to stand back up but Ulatov is controlling him #SUB#
Ulatov is working for a submission of some sort.
Sparbot tries to roll over but Ulatov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ulatov is looking for a kimura here.
Sparbot is looking to escape.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3##SUB#
Ulatov seems to be working for a kimura but Sparbot defends the submission attempt.
Sparbot is pressing down on Ulatov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ulatov trying to control but Sparbot is working from the bottom.
Sparbot managing to control the position.
Ulatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparbot is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Sparbot closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ulatov is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Sparbot is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ulatov!
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Sparbot has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sparbot looking to control but Ulatov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ulatov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sparbot looking to control but Ulatov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sparbot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparbot dominating with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aristotle Sparbot dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ulatov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sparbot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Sparbot fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ulatov sprawls well initially but Sparbot persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sparbot wants to stand up but Ulatov has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sparbot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ulatov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sparbot. #SUB2#
Sparbot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ulatov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sparbot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sparbot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ulatov sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB#
Ulatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ulatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ulatov gets full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Ulatov has an active guard here but Sparbot has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Ulatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sparbot pulls his head out easily.
Sparbot is looking to advance position but Ulatov won't allow it.
Sparbot trying to control the action but Ulatov is working from the bottom.
Aristotle Sparbot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sparbot thows a huge punch but Ulatov dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Ulatov looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Sparbot controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ulatov is not content to let Sparbot control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ulatov dives in for a single leg takedown but Sparbot sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Sparbot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Sparbot looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T4##SUB#
Ulatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sparbot lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ulatov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sparbot scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sparbot looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aristotle Sparbot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sparbot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ulatov.
Ulatov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sparbot counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ulatov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sparbot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparbot appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Ulatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Sparbot looking to score a takedown here. Ulatov is defending well but Sparbot drives through and ends up in Ulatov's guard.
Sparbot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sparbot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ulatov working for a triangle but Sparbot defends it easily. #SU2#
Sparbot stands and steps away. Ulatov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sparbot looking to score a takedown here. Ulatov is defending well but Sparbot drives through and ends up in Ulatov's guard.#T1#
Sparbot trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ulatov has his foot on Sparbot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sparbot works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sparbot wants to stand and escape but instead Ulatov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Sparbot has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sparbot is looking to stand up but Ulatov isn't so interested in that idea.
Sparbot is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sparbot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sparbot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ulatov is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Ulatov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sparbot is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ulatov, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Ulatov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sparbot frees his head nicely. Oh but Ulatov has switched to an armbar! Sparbot is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sergei Ulatov!
A very excited looking Sergei Ulatov 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:   Mar 04, 2023
#R1##TD2#
Sparbot shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sparbot was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU2#
Sparbot has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Morningstar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Sparbot counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Sparbot pulls guard.
Sparbot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Sparbot seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Morningstar is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aristotle Sparbot!
A relieved looking Aristotle Sparbot 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: WPGC 10     
Date:   Feb 26, 2023





160 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs



178 cm
36 yrs
155 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Abdelrahman Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Aristotle Sparbot!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Camara has managed to clinch.
Camara goes for a takedown attempt but Sparbot pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Camara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sparbot sprawls well. Sparbot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Camara gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Sparbot gets tackled into the cage by Camara. Camara maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Sparbot manages to pull guard.
Sparbot is trying to control the position but Camara postures up. #SUB2#
Sparbot looking for subs off his back but Camara has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Camara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Camara's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (0) vs (4) Sparbot#T1##SUB2#
Sparbot looking for the choke but no joy.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Sparbot has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sparbot tries to get the hooks in deep but Camara pushed the leg off.
I would not like to be Camara right now.
Camara looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sparbot. #T2##SUB2#
Camara showing good submission defense here.
Sparbot trying to control momentarily.
Camara's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Sparbot's hands.
I would not like to be Camara right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sparbot is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Camara is defending well though. Sparbot let's go of the attempt for now.#T3#
Sparbot controls the action.
Camara trying to control the hands but Sparbot won't let him. #SUB2#
Sparbot 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, Camara has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Sparbot is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T4##SUB2#
Camara is having to fend off submission attempts from Sparbot, who is looking to sink in the choke. Sparbot doesn't have the hooks in though and Camara manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (4) Sparbot
Sparbot looking to control but Camara passes into half guard.
Sparbot trying to hold on to Camara's head to control him but Camara postures up. #T5#
Sparbot is looking to improve his position.
Camara is keen to just control but Sparbot is a slippery customer.
Camara tries to pass to full mount but Sparbot defends it.
Sparbot wants to control but Camara is keeping busy. #T6#
Sparbot is looking to improve his position.
Sparbot wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sparbot tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg.
Sparbot trying to control here. #T7#
Camara slows the pace down in half guard.
Sparbot won't allow Camara to pass to mount.
Camara is taking a breather. Sparbot says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sparbot gets full guard.#SUB2#
Sparbot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camara is aware though and is defending well.
Sparbot is trying to keep Camara in close. #T8#
Sparbot 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.
Sparbot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparbot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Camara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Camara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparbot swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Sparbot looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Camara has picked Sparbot up and slammed him! Sparbot can't keep hold of the triangle and Camara manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (4) Sparbot#T9#
Sparbot is looking to regain half guard here but Camara keeps moving and retains side control.
Camara working away.
Sparbot manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (5) vs (6) Sparbot
Sparbot seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sparbot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working.
Sparbot is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (9) Sparbot#T10#
Sparbot controlling his opponent.
Camara is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sparbot fails to move to back control.
Sparbot is stalling here but it's allowed Camara to get half guard.
Camara tries to roll over but Sparbot keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Sparbot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Camara has managed to free his arm - good work. #T11#
Camara gets back to full guard.
Sparbot trying to move into half guard but instead Camara has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (7) vs (9) Sparbot
Sparbot has control of Camara's left arm, preventing Camara from doing any damage.
Camara controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Camara preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Sparbot working for submissions but it's allowed Camara to get to half guard.
Camara looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sparbot wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sparbot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Sparbot has his hands clasped together around Camara's back. He's all about the action.
Well,Camara is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Sparbot trying to hold on to Camara's head to control him but Camara postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sparbot is looking to improve his position.
Sparbot trying to control from the bottom. #T14#
Camara seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Camara prevents Sparbot from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparbot is trying to control but Camara passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (9) Sparbot
Sparbot is looking to regain half guard here but Camara keeps moving and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
After winning the bout, Abdelrahman Camara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: WPGC 6     
Date:   Jan 29, 2023





178 cm
36 yrs
155 lbs



190 cm
32 yrs
212 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Aristotle Sparbot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sparbot is defended easily by Wang.#TD2#
Wang fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sparbot to the ground. Wang is now in Sparbot's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparbot (0) vs (2) Wang#SUB2#
Wang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sparbot keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Sparbot wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot 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.
Sparbot wants to hit a sweep here but Wang passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sparbot there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparbot (0) vs (5) Wang
Sparbot is desperately trying to improve his position but Wang has a good base and remains in mount.#T1##SUB2#
Wang is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sparbot to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sparbot shrugs it off.
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.
Wang manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sparbot to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Sparbot (0) vs (8) Wang
Sparbot is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Wang looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Sparbot taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Long Wang!
During a confident post fight interview, Long Wang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: WPGC 5     
Date:   Jan 22, 2023





178 cm
36 yrs
155 lbs



175 cm
36 yrs
169 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Aristotle Sparbot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Joteel pushes Sparbot up against the ropes in a clinch.
Joteel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sparbot walks away with a smile on his face. Joteel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've been informed that Joteel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sparbot keeps the fight on the outside.
Joteel wants to clinch.#CL#
Joteel tries to keep at a distance but Sparbot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sparbot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sparbot jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Joteel walks away with a smile on his face. Sparbot gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sparbot moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Joteel jumps into guard, dragging Sparbot to the mat.
Sparbot wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving.
Joteel controls Sparbot momentarily but Sparbot frees himself.
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.
Sparbot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joteel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Joteel keeping moving, preventing Sparbot from controlling successfully.
Sparbot 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.
Joteel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sparbot has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparbot (3) vs (0) Joteel
Sparbot controls the position.
Sparbot is looking to take a break and control but Joteel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Sparbot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joteel has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Sparbot trying to control the action but Joteel is working from the bottom.
Joteel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sparbot trying to control the position but Joteel is working away.
Joteel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparbot (3) vs (2) Joteel
Sparbot gets full guard.
Sparbot trying to control the position. #T3#
Joteel wants to pass the guard but Sparbot is keeping the position.
Joteel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Joteel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Joteel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sparbot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joteel has managed to get both his arms back between Sparbot's legs - danger averted.
Sparbot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joteel passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Joteel 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparbot's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
Joteel is looking to take a break and control but Sparbot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joteel not doing much here.
Joteel is trying to control. Sparbot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joteel prevents Sparbot from improving his position.#T5##SUB2#
Joteel is trying to work for a kimura but Sparbot is defending well. #SUB2#
Joteel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sparbot is just riding it out for now. Joteel eventually gives up the hold.
Sparbot is refusing to be controlled, as Joteel sits in half guard.
Sparbot is looking for a sweep. Joteel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joteel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sparbot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T6##SUB2#
Joteel is looking for a kimura but Sparbot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joteel to get the leverage.
Joteel is trying to control. Sparbot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joteel stalling away here and it's allowed Sparbot to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Sparbot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joteel is aware though and is defending well.
Sparbot keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
Joteel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Joteel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Joteel wants to pass the guard but Sparbot is keeping the position.#T7#
Sparbot wants to hit a sweep here but Joteel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sparbot there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparbot (3) vs (5) Joteel
Sparbot is squirming around, avoiding Joteel's attempts to control the action.
Sparbot is desperately trying to improve his position but Joteel has a good base and remains in mount.
Joteel tries to control but Sparbot wriggling away. #T8#
Sparbot tries to hold on but Joteel pushes him away.
Joteel looking to control but Sparbot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Joteel goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sparbot turns into him and now he's in Joteel's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparbot (5) vs (5) Joteel
Joteel 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: Sparbot (5) vs (7) Joteel#T9#
Sparbot wants to get back to full guard but Joteel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparbot (5) vs (10) Joteel
Sparbot is trying to get back to half guard.
Sparbot is working hard here to advance position.
Joteel controls the position.
Sparbot is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T10#
Joteel in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Joteel wants to control but Sparbot is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Joteel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sparbot has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Joteel but great work by Sparbot.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparbot (9) vs (10) Joteel#SUB#
Sparbot tries for a kimura but Joteel is defending well.
Joteel sneaks back into half guard.#T11#
Sparbot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joteel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Joteel is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparbot.
Sparbot wants to pass the guard but Joteel is defending well.
Joteel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joteel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparbot is stalling in the full guard.
Sparbot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joteel is keeping the position for now. #T12##SUB2#
Joteel is looking for a triangle but Sparbot pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Joteel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Joteel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparbot wants to pass the guard but Joteel is keeping the position.
Sparbot passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Joteel with the active half guard here but Sparbot passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparbot (12) vs (10) Joteel
Joteel gets back to half guard.#T13#
Sparbot is trying to control. Joteel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sparbot tries to pass to full mount but Joteel defends it.
Joteel wants to get back to full guard.
Joteel gets full guard.
Sparbot trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom.
Sparbot is pushing down on Joteel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Joteel is fighting to maintain full guard but Sparbot has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sparbot passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparbot (15) vs (10) Joteel#T14#
Joteel is squirming around, avoiding Sparbot's attempts to control the action.
Joteel tries to improve his position but instead Sparbot has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Sparbot (18) vs (10) Joteel
Joteel tries to roll but Sparbot sticks to his back.
Joteel turns into Sparbot and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparbot (18) vs (12) Joteel
Sparbot keeping full guard, as Joteel tries to pass.
Sparbot wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Joteel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sparbot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joteel has managed to get both his arms back between Sparbot's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparbot is adopting a defensive guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparbot takes the fight on points by 18 to 12.
A victorious Aristotle Sparbot thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: WPGC 4.6     
Date:   Jan 15, 2023





160 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs



178 cm
36 yrs
155 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super 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; Abdelrahman Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Aristotle Sparbot!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Camara clinches up against the ropes.
We've been informed that Sparbot has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Camara wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Sparbot gets control of Camara's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sparbot will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Camara preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Sparbot isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Camara stacks Sparbot 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 Camara!
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (3) vs (0) Sparbot
Sparbot tries to bench press Camara off him but Camara keeps the position.
Sparbot is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Camara off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (3) vs (4) Sparbot#SUB2#
Sparbot goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Camara escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (5) vs (4) Sparbot
Sparbot is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Camara jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (8) vs (4) Sparbot
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot is looking to regain half guard here but Camara keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Camara taking a breather here.
Sparbot is trying to improve his position.
Sparbot is not content to let Camara control the position.
Sparbot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Camara working away.
Sparbot is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Sparbot can't do much from the bottom here.
Sparbot is looking for a sweep.
Sparbot is still trying to improve position.
Sparbot is trying to control Camara's posture but Camara avoids it.
Sparbot is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Sparbot is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Camara off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (8) vs (8) Sparbot#SUB2#
Sparbot seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Camara's chin but Camara turns very nicely into Sparbot's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Camara.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (10) vs (8) Sparbot
Sparbot looking to control.
Sparbot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparbot 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: Camara (10) vs (10) Sparbot
Sparbot wants to pass to mount but Camara is defending the position.
Sparbot is trying to control the action in half guard but Camara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Sparbot trying to advance position but Camara counters by regaining guard.
Sparbot tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sparbot keeps trying to improve his position.
Camara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sparbot trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Sparbot trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Camara manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (12) vs (10) Sparbot#T5#
Sparbot looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparbot, not yet.
Camara wants to pass the guard but Sparbot is keeping the position.
Sparbot pulls Camara in close to prevent any damage.
Sparbot keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Sparbot looking to control.
Sparbot looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparbot, not yet. #T6#
Sparbot is trying to control the position but Camara postures up.
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparbot is trying to keep Camara in close.
Sparbot is trying to hold Camara in close to prevent damage but Camara has managed to pass into half guard.
Sparbot wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Sparbot is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Camara in particular looking to stall.
Sparbot trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (15) vs (10) Sparbot#T7#
Sparbot is trying to escape the mount.
Sparbot wants to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Sparbot can't escape the position. #T8#
Sparbot tries to hold on but Camara postures up.
Sparbot is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Camara is staying active.
Sparbot tries to improve his position but instead Camara has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Camara (18) vs (10) Sparbot
Good control from Camara.
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Camara keeps control of the position as Sparbot tries to break free.
Sparbot trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Camara controlling the position well here. Sparbot rolled but Camara kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sparbot looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
Sparbot tries to escape but Camara has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Camara keeps control of the position easily here as Sparbot tries to buck him off.
Sparbot wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Camara controlling the positon.
Sparbot tries to roll but Camara sticks to his back. #T10#
Camara tries to keep control of the position but Sparbot is staying busy.
Sparbot trying to control the position but Camara manages to sink in the hooks.
Sparbot wants to escape the position.
Camara is trying to stick to Sparbot's back but Sparbot is turning into Camara. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Camara's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sparbot.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (18) vs (12) Sparbot
Sparbot wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
Sparbot advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (18) vs (15) Sparbot#T11#
Sparbot advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (18) vs (17) Sparbot
Camara is squirming around, avoiding Sparbot's attempts to control the action.
Sparbot is trying to control here but Camara has managed to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Sparbot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sparbot wants to advance to full mount but Camara doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T12#
Sparbot looking to sit in guard and control but Camara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (20) vs (17) Sparbot#SUB2#
Sparbot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sparbot looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Camara puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sparbot wants to get back to full guard.
Sparbot trying to control but Camara postures up.
Sparbot keeping control of the position. #T13#
Camara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparbot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Camara prevents Sparbot from improving his position.
Sparbot is holding on to half guard well.
Sparbot wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well. #T14#
Camara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Camara trying to pass the guard but Sparbot defending well.
Sparbot wants to get back to full guard.
Sparbot trying to get back to full guard but Camara takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (23) vs (17) Sparbot
Camara avoids the attempt from Sparbot to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara trying to control but Sparbot is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 23 to 17.
A relieved looking Abdelrahman 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: WPGC 1     
Date:   Dec 25, 2022





176 cm
34 yrs
175 lbs



178 cm
35 yrs
155 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Derek Erwin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Aristotle Sparbot!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Erwin shoots and misses #CL2#
and Sparbot counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sparbot. #TD2#
Sparbot jumps guard.
Sparbot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Erwin is stalling in the full guard.
Sparbot can't keep his opponent in guard - Erwin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sparbot trying to hold on to Erwin's head to control him but Erwin postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sparbot tries to get to full guard but Erwin has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot wants to control but Erwin is keeping busy.
Sparbot wants to sweep but Erwin has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Erwin (3) vs (0) Sparbot#T1#
Sparbot is trying to control Erwin's posture but Erwin avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sparbot wants to control but Erwin postures up.
Sparbot is not content to let Erwin control the position.
Sparbot is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Erwin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Erwin passes into side control, despite Sparbot's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Erwin (6) vs (0) Sparbot#T2#
Sparbot is looking to regain half guard here but Erwin keeps moving and retains side control.
Erwin trying to control the position but Sparbot is working away.
Sparbot tries to bench press Erwin off him but Erwin keeps the position.
Sparbot is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Erwin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Erwin passes into side control, despite Sparbot's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Erwin (9) vs (0) Sparbot#T3#
Sparbot tries to buck Erwin off but Erwin is having none of it.
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.
Erwin controls the position from side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Erwin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Erwin working away.
Sparbot is trying to get back to half guard.
Sparbot regains half guard there - taking advantage of Erwin's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Erwin wants to pass the guard but Sparbot is defending well. #T4#
Erwin is working hard here to advance position.
Sparbot is looking to improve his position.
Erwin passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Erwin (12) vs (0) Sparbot
Erwin wants to control but Sparbot is keeping him busy.
Sparbot tries to buck Erwin off but Erwin is having none of it.#T5#
Sparbot sneaks back into half guard.
Sparbot is looking to improve his position.
Sparbot trying to control but Erwin postures up.
Erwin is looking to advance position but Sparbot won't allow it.
Sparbot is looking to improve his position.
Sparbot wants to sweep but Erwin has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Erwin (15) vs (0) Sparbot#T6#
Sparbot is trying to control Erwin's posture but Erwin avoids it.
Sparbot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Erwin controls the position.
Sparbot is not content to let Erwin control the position.
Sparbot tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Sparbot is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sparbot is trying to control Erwin's posture but Erwin avoids it.
Sparbot tries to buck Erwin off but Erwin is having none of it.
Sparbot is not content to let Erwin control the position. #SUB#
Erwin tries for a kimura but Sparbot is defending well.
Sparbot is trying to control Erwin's posture but Erwin avoids it. #T8#
Sparbot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Erwin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sparbot is being controlled here.
Sparbot is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Erwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparbot keeps working. #T9#
Sparbot is letting Erwin control him for a moment.
Sparbot is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Erwin controlling the position from side mount.
Erwin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sparbot for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Erwin trying to control the position but Sparbot is working away.
Sparbot is trying to control Erwin's posture but Erwin avoids it.
Sparbot is letting Erwin control him for a moment.
Erwin trying to control the action but Sparbot is working from the bottom.
Sparbot is trying to get back to half guard.#T11#
Erwin trying to control the position but Sparbot is working away.
Sparbot manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sparbot trying to hold on to Erwin's head to control him but Erwin postures up.
Sparbot tries to roll over but Erwin keeps him under control.
Sparbot keeps trying to improve his position.#T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sparbot wants to sweep but Erwin has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Erwin (18) vs (0) Sparbot
Sparbot tries to buck Erwin off but Erwin is having none of it.
Erwin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Erwin working away.
Erwin is looking to take a break and control but Sparbot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Sparbot tries to bench press Erwin off him but Erwin keeps the position.
Sparbot seems a little lost for a moment, as Erwin dominates the positioning.
Sparbot struggling a bit here.#T14#
Sparbot is looking for a sweep.
Erwin happy to just control the position for now.
Sparbot tries to improve position but can't.
Sparbot is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Erwin off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Erwin (18) vs (4) Sparbot
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparbot trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Erwin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sparbot's guard. Nice work there by Erwin.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erwin (20) vs (4) Sparbot

And that's the end of the fight!
Erwin takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
Derek Erwin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 29, 2022
#R1#
Sparbot keeps McDonald at a distance using the push kick.
McDonald looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sparbot circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sparbot makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McDonald really felt that one!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McDonald crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sparbot - the referee stops the clock and McDonald gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sparbot. McDonald manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sparbot moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sparbot lands a front kick.
Sparbot throws a big shot that misses.
We've been informed that Sparbot has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sparbot misses with a body shot.
Sparbot lands with a shot to the body.
Trevor McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Sparbot finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McDonald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sparbot throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kamp Krusty in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Sparbot tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonald slips a jab from Sparbot.
McDonald avoids a kick to the body.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Sparbot! McDonald is out on his feet! Sparbot rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - McDonald is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! McDonald is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

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

 

Event: CFC 435A: New Genesis     
Date:   Oct 18, 2021
#R1#
Cirelli looks for a takedown but Horiguchi sprawls well.
Horiguchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cirelli with a nice cross.
Cirelli throws a head kick that misses.
We've been informed that Horiguchi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A swing and a miss from Cirelli.
Horiguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akaro Horiguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cirelli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Horiguchi.
Cirelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horiguchi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Horiguchi! But no joy.
Cirelli misses with a body shot.
Cirelli looks to throw the jab but Horiguchi is out of range.
Horiguchi jabs Cirelli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cirelli connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi connects with a leg kick.
Horiguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cirelli slips under a jab from Horiguchi.
Cirelli feinted with a counter takedown.
A low kick from Horiguchi is predictable there #TD#
and Cirelli counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Cirelli is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Horiguchi still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Horiguchi has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Horiguchi wants to control but Cirelli is keeping him busy. #T1#
Cirelli sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Horiguchi is controlling the pace.
Cirelli tries to roll over but Horiguchi keeps him under control.#SUB#
Cirelli looking for submissions off his back.
Cirelli is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cirelli tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Horiguchi has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SU2#
Horiguchi stands up from mount. Strange move.
Horiguchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horiguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cirelli throws a big shot that misses.
Cirelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horiguchi moves away.
Cirelli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Horiguchi.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cirelli checks a leg kick.
Horiguchi lands a jab to the nose.
Cirelli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Horiguchi throws out a loose jab but Cirelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horiguchi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cirelli tries for a takedown but Horiguchi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horiguchi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Horiguchi throws a hook but Cirelli blocks it.
Horiguchi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horiguchi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick that misses.
Horiguchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Cirelli.
Good leg kick by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cirelli.
Cirelli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from Cirelli misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirelli. Horiguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cirelli lands with a hook. Horiguchi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cirelli.
Nice shot by Cirelli.
Horiguchi lands with a hook. Cirelli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cirelli slips under a jab from Horiguchi.
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!
Cirelli checks a low kick from Horiguchi.
Nice straight punches there by Cirelli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cirelli.
Cirelli throws a poor cross that misses
and Horiguchi counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Horiguchi misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Cirelli misses the target.
Cirelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horiguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirelli.
Horiguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Horiguchi dodges the punch combination from Cirelli.
Horiguchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body punch from Cirelli.
Cirelli loads up on a big right hand but Horiguchi slips the punch.
Cirelli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Horiguchi.
Cirelli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Horiguchi.
Cirelli throws a quick counter head kick but Horiguchi was just out of range.
Horiguchi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cirelli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cirelli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horiguchi slips under a jab from Cirelli.
Cirelli misses with a double jab.
Cirelli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Horiguchi moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Akaro Horiguchi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cirelli sizes up Horiguchi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Horiguchi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cirelli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horiguchi 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.
Cirelli misses with a right hand
and Cirelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cirelli throws a right hand that Horiguchi ducks under and follows up with a left that Horiguchi also avoids with ease.
Horiguchi scores with a push kick.
Cirelli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Horiguchi doesn't seem bothered though.
Cirelli cracks a nice hook into Horiguchi's ribs.
Horiguchi misses with a right hand
and Cirelli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Cirelli.
Anthony Cirelli is winning the standup battle so far.
Cirelli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horiguchi with a nice cross.
Horiguchi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Horiguchi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Horiguchi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cirelli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cirelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horiguchi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cirelli checks a leg kick.#T1#
Horiguchi misses with a few strikes there.
Horiguchi looks to land a combination. Cirelli sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#Cirelli is rocked!
Horiguchi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oh Cirelli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cirelli misses with an uppercut. Horiguchi saw that one coming.
Horiguchi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cirelli avoids the head kick by Horiguchi.
Cirelli avoids a kick to the body.
Horiguchi slips under a jab from Cirelli.
A left lands for Horiguchi.
Horiguchi cracks Cirelli with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Cirelli falls to his knees and Horiguchi doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akaro Horiguchi!
Akaro Horiguchi is the new lightweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Akaro Horiguchi waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: SYN 836 Po vs Hopkins     
Date:   Sep 26, 2021
#R1#
Cirelli takes a swing at Caldeira's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Caldeira misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cirelli throws a jab when Caldeira was well out of range.
Cirelli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Caldeira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Caldeira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick lands for Cirelli.
Caldeira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cirelli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Caldeira.
Caldeira throws a hook but Cirelli avoids it easily.
Caldeira with the inside leg kick.
Jab from Caldeira.
Cirelli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Caldeira cracks Cirelli with an open hand slap.
Cirelli throws a shot to the body.
Caldeira misses with a combination
enabling Cirelli to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caldeira tries to land a body kick
and Cirelli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cirelli tries to land a leg kick but Caldeira saw it coming and moves away. #TD#
Caldeira scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cirelli trying to control but Caldeira postures up. #SUB2#
Cirelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Caldeira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cirelli is staying active underneath Caldeira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Caldeira trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Caldeira is working for a kimura but Cirelli is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caldeira wants to take a breather but Cirelli is having none of it.
Caldeira not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Caldeira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cirelli sees it coming and defends easily.
Caldeira prevents Cirelli from improving his position.
Cirelli is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Cirelli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caldeira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caldeira prevents Cirelli from improving his position.#SUB#
Caldeira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Cirelli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caldeira pulls his head out easily.
Caldeira is looking to advance position but Cirelli won't allow it.
Cirelli is trying to maintain the position but Caldeira is very close to passing his half guard.
Cirelli is refusing to be controlled, as Caldeira sits in half guard. #T3#
Caldeira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Caldeira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cirelli keeps working.
Caldeira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Cirelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Caldeira drops an elbow to the side of Cirelli's head.
Caldeira wants to pass the guard but Cirelli is defending well.
Caldeira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Caldeira is working for a submission of some sort.
Cirelli tries to roll over but Caldeira keeps him under control.
Caldeira is trying to control the action in half guard but Cirelli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Cirelli trying to get back to full guard but Caldeira takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cirelli is trying desperately to improve position.
Cirelli wants to hold on but Caldeira pushes him away.
Caldeira wants to control the pace but Cirelli is squirming around nicely.
Cirelli tries to hold on but Caldeira postures up.
Caldeira is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cirelli can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cirelli is trying to escape the mount but Caldeira keeps good control and instead manages to take Cirelli's back.
Caldeira has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Cirelli. #SUB#
Caldeira working for the choke.
Caldeira keeps control of the position as Cirelli tries to break free.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cirelli covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Caldeira dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cirelli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caldeira. Cirelli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caldeira lunges at Cirelli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cirelli's hand.
Cirelli takes a swing at Caldeira's ribcage but misses.
Anthony Cirelli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caldeira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Caldeira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caldeira misses with an uppercut.
Cirelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caldeira moves away.
Cirelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caldeira manages to avoid it.
Cirelli's coach down at Team Mass Valley Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cirelli's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Caldeira takes a swing at Cirelli's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Cirelli. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cirelli moves out of range of the strikes.
Cirelli slips a straight right by Caldeira.
Caldeira throws a low kick but Cirelli moves out of range easily.
Cirelli connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Caldeira. #T1#
Caldeira walks into a stiff left hand from Cirelli.
Caldeira lands with a good body shot.
Cirelli throws a series of punches but Caldeira avoids them all with ease.
Good leg kick by Cirelli.
A nice leg kick from Cirelli, right into the meat of the thigh.
Caldeira misses with a wild body shot.
Cirelli defending well as Caldeira loads up on a big left hand.
Caldeira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Caldeira takes one to the side of the head.
Caldeira fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Cirelli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Caldeira checks a leg kick.
Caldeira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cirelli.
Caldeira tries to counter by clinching up but Cirelli breaks away and moves out of range.
Caldeira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A left lands for Cirelli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Cirelli. #T2#
Caldeira misses with a looping right.
Caldeira lands with a shot to the body.
Cirelli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Caldeira crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cirelli - the referee stops the clock and Caldeira gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cirelli. Caldeira manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cirelli moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Caldeira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cirelli.
Cirelli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cirelli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Caldeira cracks Cirelli with a good jab.
Caldeira throws a head kick but Cirelli moves out of range.
Caldeira on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cirelli. Cirelli obviously looking to wear him down.
Cirelli scoring well with a low kick there.
Cirelli jabs Caldeira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Caldeira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Cirelli misses the target.
Caldeira throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Cirelli catches Caldeira right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Cirelli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Caldeira throws a hook but Cirelli blocks it.
Cirelli staying out of range there.
Caldeira drops his hands momentarily and Cirelli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anthony Cirelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caldeira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cirelli throws a lazy right hand but Caldeira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cirelli lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Caldeira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Caldeira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cirelli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cirelli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cirelli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Caldeira misses.
A jab from Cirelli does it's job there.
Caldeira fails with the takedown.
Cirelli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cirelli is looking to score with low kicks.
Caldeira misses the jab.
Cirelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Caldeira.
Cirelli tries a quick counter leg kick but Caldeira is wise to it.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caldeira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cirelli.
Caldeira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slow jab from Cirelli misses its intended target.
Caldeira scores with a nice strike.
Caldeira avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Caldeira forces Cirelli back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cirelli.
Caldeira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cirelli works on Caldeira's body with a couple of short punches.
Caldeira has Cirelli pressed against the cage.
Caldeira can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Caldeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caldeira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cirelli pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Caldeira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caldeira wants a takedown.
Cirelli lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Cirelli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cirelli misses with a body shot.
Cirelli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Caldeira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cirelli misses with an uppercut.
Cirelli connects with a leg kick.
Caldeira throws a lazy right hand but Cirelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cirelli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caldeira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Caldeira is looking to clinch.
Cirelli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cirelli throws the left hand but Caldeira avoids the punch easily.
Caldeira throws a leg kick but Cirelli checks it.
Cirelli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Caldeira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cirelli tries to avoid it but Caldeira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cirelli to the ground. Cirelli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Caldeira misses the shot to the body.
Cirelli tries a quick counter leg kick but Caldeira is wise to it.
Caldeira keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Caldeira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Caldeira slips under a jab.
Cirelli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cirelli loads up on a big right hand but Caldeira slips the punch.#T1#
Cirelli throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice leg kick from Cirelli, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cirelli misses with a straight left.
Caldeira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cirelli moves out of range of the leg kick from Caldeira.
Cirelli misses with an uppercut.
Caldeira misses with a low kick.
Cirelli leaves Caldeira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cirelli swings for the body but Caldeira moves out of range.
Cirelli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caldeira.
Cirelli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cirelli slips a jab and a cross from Caldeira.
Caldeira misses with an uppercut. Cirelli saw that one coming.
Cirelli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caldeira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cirelli.
Caldeira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cirelli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Caldeira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Caldeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cirelli lands with an uppercut that bounces Caldeira off the cage and back into range.
A combination from Cirelli does no damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cirelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caldeira manages to avoid it.
Caldeira fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cirelli just manages to avoid it.
Cirelli ducks under a wild hook from Caldeira.
Caldeira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Cirelli. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Cirelli.
Caldeira misses with a left hand
and Cirelli counters with a stiff right hand.
Cirelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caldeira.
Caldeira throws a shot from downtown. Cirelli moves away and avoids it.
Caldeira throws a body shot but no joy.
Cirelli misses with a low kick.
Caldeira misses with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Cirelli misses #CL#
and Caldeira counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caldeira.
A nice right hand lands inside from Caldeira.
Cirelli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cirelli scores with a shot to the side of Caldeira's head.
Caldeira looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cirelli misses with a body punch. #BC#
Caldeira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cirelli moves out of range as Caldeira strikes.
Cirelli throws a body punch but Caldeira moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caldeira.
Cirelli throws a hook but Caldeira avoids it easily.
Cirelli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Caldeira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cirelli.
Caldeira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Caldeira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Caldeira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cirelli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Cirelli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caldeira.
Caldeira misses with a head kick.
Cirelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caldeira moves away.
Cirelli lands a nice looking kick to the body. Caldeira takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cirelli swings for the body but Caldeira moves out of range.
Caldeira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cirelli manages to circle out of the way.
Caldeira slips under a jab.
Cirelli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cirelli ducks under a wild hook from Caldeira.
Cirelli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caldeira. Cirelli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cirelli shapes to counter with a head kick.
Caldeira jabs at Cirelli's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Cirelli blocks the leg kick.
Cirelli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cirelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Caldeira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Caldeira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A swing and a miss from Cirelli.
Caldeira throws a sloppy head kick and Cirelli moves out of range easily.
Cirelli looks like he wants to counter punch here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Cirelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cirelli has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Cirelli!

Anthony Cirelli was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: SYN 828 Crosby vs. Arundel     
Date:   Aug 29, 2021
#R1#
Hero is looking to score with low kicks.
Hero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cirelli counters with a nice leg kick.
Cirelli lands a lovely overhand right.
Hero cracks Cirelli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cirelli counters with a stiff right hand.
Cirelli throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Hero rushes Cirelli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hero takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Dollar Hero has been cut.#BC#
Cirelli breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cirelli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hero.
Cirelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hero.
Hero's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hero's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The fighters circling - Cirelli throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Hero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cirelli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cirelli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cirelli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cirelli missing with a left hand there. Hero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hero with a poor takedown
and Cirelli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cirelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Hero is just out of range.
Dollar Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Cirelli to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Cirelli does no damage.
Hero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hero wants to clinch.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Cirelli.
Cirelli tests Hero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cirelli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cirelli misses with a wild body shot.
Cirelli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cirelli defending well as Hero loads up on a big left hand.
Cirelli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cirelli throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Hero counters with a shoot takedown. Cirelli fights it but they end up in guard.
Hero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hero scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Hero distracts Cirelli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cirelli's guard. #SUB#
Cirelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hero drops an elbow to the side of Cirelli's head. #ROC2#Cirelli is rocked!#SUB2#
Hero is trying to work for a kimura but Cirelli is defending well.
Ground and pound from Hero.
Hero lands with a punch from half guard.
Cirelli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hero takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hero wants to take a breather but Cirelli is having none of it.
Cirelli is looking for a sweep. Hero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Hero is trying to control. Cirelli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hero wants to free his trapped foot but Cirelli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cirelli is refusing to be controlled, as Hero sits in half guard. #SUB#
Cirelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cirelli moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hero is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cirelli keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cirelli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Cirelli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dollar Hero's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hero lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hero cracks Cirelli with an open hand slap.
Cirelli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hero.
Hero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cirelli but Cirelli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cirelli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hero lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero lands a nice shot that snaps Cirelli's head back.
Hero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cirelli misses with a few strikes there.
Hero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cirelli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Hero misses with a takedown attempt
and Cirelli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cirelli lands a slapping body shot.
Cirelli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cirelli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cirelli cracks Hero with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cirelli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cirelli. #KD#
Cirelli drops Hero with a beautiful combination! Hero stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cirelli is looking for the KO!#ROC#Hero is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Hero fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cirelli to the ground. Hero is now in Cirelli's guard.#T2##SUB#
Cirelli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hero defends it easily.#SUB#
Cirelli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hero defends it easily.
Hero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cirelli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cirelli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Cirelli is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Cirelli throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hero uses it to pass to side control. #T3#
Hero landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cirelli manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hero is trying to control but can't.
Hero regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cirelli wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Dollar Hero has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Hero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cirelli is aware though and is defending well.
Cirelli working some strikes from top position.
Cirelli looking to pass the guard.
Cirelli passes Hero's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cirelli throwing shots but Hero is blocking nicely.
Hero is looking for a sweep. Cirelli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Cirelli looks to land a strike but Hero avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cirelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hero looking for a sweep. Not yet Hero, not yet.
Cirelli works over Hero with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Hero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cirelli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cirelli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cirelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cirelli is looking to advance position but Hero has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Cirelli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dollar Hero's cut.
That's time! Cirelli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cirelli jabs Hero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dollar Hero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hero lands a nice looking body shot.
Hero moves forwards but Cirelli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A low kick from Cirelli misses #TD2#
so Hero counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hero lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cirelli seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Cirelli looking for a guillotine here but Hero defends easily.
Hero stopping the sweep attempt from Cirelli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero with a nice head shot there.
Hero throwing strikes from guard but Cirelli blocks nicely. #SUB#
Cirelli working for submissions but it's allowed Hero to get to half guard.
Hero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Hero is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cirelli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hero prevents Cirelli from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hero is working for a kimura but Cirelli is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Cirelli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hero pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hero is nestled in close to Cirelli, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hero connects with a nice short shot to Cirelli's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hero lands a nice short elbow.
Cirelli trying to hold on to Hero's head to control him but Hero postures up.
Cirelli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hero working Cirelli over with strikes.
Hero working Cirelli over with strikes.
Oh Cirelli is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cirelli is looking for a sweep. Hero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cirelli seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cirelli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hero prevents Cirelli from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hero is working for a kimura but Cirelli is defending it quite comfortably.
Cirelli is trying to control but Hero manages to pass to mount!
Hero lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hero controlling the pace for now.
Hero scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cirelli?
Hero softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Cirelli is out cold! Hero jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dollar Hero!
Our winner, Dollar Hero, 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: SYN 812 Crosby vs. Girard     
Date:   Jul 04, 2021
#R1#
Caldeira tries a head kick but it misses.
Caldeira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cirelli.
Caldeira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Caldeira slips a jab from Cirelli.
Nice uppercut lands for Caldeira. That snapped Cirelli's head back.
Cirelli is looking to clinch but Caldeira is avoiding it.
Caldeira throws a half hearted mid kick.
Caldeira throws a body shot but no joy.
Cirelli throws a series of punches but Caldeira avoids them all with ease.
Cirelli misses with a left hand #TD#
and Caldeira counters with a shoot takedown. Cirelli fights it but they end up in guard.
Caldeira passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cirelli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Caldeira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Cirelli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caldeira pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cirelli is defending against the submission attempts here by Caldeira.
Cirelli is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Cirelli trying to control from the bottom.
Caldeira is pressing down on Cirelli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cirelli is holding on for now. #SUB#
Caldeira is working for a kimura but Cirelli is defending it quite comfortably.
Cirelli trying to control but Caldeira postures up.
Cirelli wants to improve his position but Caldeira is controlling well.
Caldeira is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Caldeira is looking to take a break and control but Cirelli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caldeira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cirelli defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cirelli is looking for a sweep. Caldeira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caldeira is pressing down on Cirelli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cirelli is holding on for now.
Caldeira stalling. #SUB#
Caldeira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Cirelli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caldeira passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cirelli!
Cirelli gets back to half guard.#T3#
Caldeira winds up and cracks Cirelli with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Cirelli looking for submissions off his back.
Caldeira wants to pass the guard but Cirelli is defending well. #SUB#
Caldeira is working for a submission of some sort.
Caldeira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Caldeira trying to mount his opponent but Cirelli defends it.
Caldeira trying to control the action but Cirelli is working from the bottom.
Cirelli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Caldeira.
Cirelli is looking to improve his position.
Caldeira is keen to just control but Cirelli is a slippery customer.#T4##SUB2#
Cirelli actively working from the bottom here.
Cirelli trying to control from the bottom.
Caldeira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cirelli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cirelli is trying to maintain the position but Caldeira is very close to passing his half guard.
Cirelli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Caldeira.
Cirelli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caldeira is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Cirelli looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caldeira wants to take a breather but Cirelli is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Caldeira dominated that round.
That's time! Caldeira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Caldeira cracks Cirelli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cirelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Caldeira does no damage.
Cirelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caldeira scores with a jab. Cirelli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cirelli tries to bum rush Caldeira with a series of wild strikes but Caldeira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cirelli throws a hook but Caldeira avoids it easily.
Caldeira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick misses from Cirelli.
Cirelli misses with a right hand
and Caldeira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Caldeira misses with an uppercut. Cirelli saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anthony Cirelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cirelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cirelli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Caldeira.#CUT2#It looks like Arturo Caldeira has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cirelli scores with a sloppy right hand. Caldeira should have avoided that one. #T1#
Cirelli misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirelli. Caldeira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caldeira ducks under a wild hook from Cirelli.
Cirelli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caldeira.
Anthony Cirelli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caldeira defending well as Cirelli loads up on a big left hand.
Caldeira misses with the combination.
Cirelli misses with a wild body shot.
Caldeira ducks right into an uppercut from Cirelli.
Caldeira wants to land a leg kick but Cirelli is out of range.
Jab by Caldeira.
Caldeira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Caldeira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cirelli looks to throw the jab but Caldeira is out of range. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cirelli enables Caldeira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cirelli manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caldeira throws a big elbow that misses.
Cirelli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arturo Caldeira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Cirelli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Caldeira defends it easily.
Caldeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cirelli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caldeira slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cirelli actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Caldeira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Caldeira is looking for a kimura but Cirelli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caldeira to get the leverage.
Caldeira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cirelli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Cirelli won't allow Caldeira to pass to mount.
Caldeira is working hard here to advance position.
Cirelli wants to improve his position but Caldeira is controlling well.
Cirelli controlling the position well.
Caldeira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Caldeira is looking to take a break and control but Cirelli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cirelli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cirelli actively working from the bottom here.
Caldeira trying to pass the guard but Cirelli defending well. #SUB#
Caldeira wants to work for an arm triangle but Cirelli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cirelli is trying to get back to full guard.
Caldeira is keen to just control but Cirelli is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Caldeira is looking for a kimura here.
Caldeira is thwarting Cirelli's attempts to control the position.
Caldeira throwing shots but Cirelli is blocking nicely.
Cirelli is refusing to be controlled, as Caldeira sits in half guard.
Caldeira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Arturo Caldeira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice body punch from Caldeira.
Cirelli looks to land a left hand but Caldeira moved out of range nicely.
As Cirelli tries to get set, Caldeira tries to push him back and clinch up but Cirelli manages to avoid the attempt.
Cirelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Caldeira is just out of range.
Caldeira throws a jab but it's blocked by Cirelli.
Caldeira lands the left hand.
Cirelli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Caldeira staying out of range there.
Cirelli throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Caldeira blocks a jab.
Caldeira misses with a double jab
and Cirelli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Cirelli throws a shot from downtown. Caldeira moves away and avoids it.
Cirelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caldeira looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Caldeira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cirelli.
Caldeira throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick misses from Caldeira.
Cirelli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cirelli scores with a hook to the body. Caldeira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Caldeira shoots for a takedown but Cirelli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Caldeira tries to clinch up but Cirelli circles away and keeps his distance.
Caldeira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cirelli throws out the jab.
Cirelli throws a head kick that Caldeira semi-blocks.
Cirelli cracks Caldeira with an open hand slap.
Cirelli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anthony Cirelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cirelli throws a hook but Caldeira blocks it.
Caldeira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anthony Cirelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caldeira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cirelli as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Cirelli pushes Caldeira up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cirelli.
Caldeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caldeira wants to stall. #BC2#
Cirelli breaks from the clinch.
Caldeira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cirelli misses with a hook.
Cirelli scores with a jab.
A big left from Caldeira misses. #T3#
Caldeira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cirelli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cirelli misses with a straight right.
Caldeira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Caldeira blocks a head kick by Cirelli.
Cirelli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cirelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caldeira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Caldeira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cirelli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Caldeira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cirelli.
Cirelli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Caldeira is looking to counter punch.
Cirelli looks to land a combination but Caldeira avoids it well.
Cirelli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Caldeira connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cirelli scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caldeira throws a leg kick but Cirelli checks it.
Caldeira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caldeira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arturo Caldeira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Caldeira is looking to clinch but Cirelli is avoiding it.
Caldeira tries to clinch up but Cirelli circles away and keeps his distance.
Cirelli takes a swing at Caldeira's ribcage but misses. #KD2#
Cirelli lands a left and a right that send Caldeira crashing to the mat, dazed. Cirelli thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Caldeira is rocked!#CUT2#Arturo Caldeira's cut is getting worse.
Cirelli throws a head kick that misses.
Caldeira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oh Caldeira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Caldeira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cirelli throws out the jab.
Cirelli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cirelli misses with a hook. Caldeira ducked under it nicely.
Caldeira lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Cirelli instigates a clinch.
Cirelli misses with a punch on the inside.
Caldeira seems to have got his legs back now.
Cirelli misses with a punch to the body.
Cirelli misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Caldeira.
Cirelli throws a head punch that misses.
Cirelli misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Cirelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Caldeira 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Caldeira!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Arturo Caldeira made sure he mentioned Carnage , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: SYN 802 Maluga vs. Raper     
Date:   Jun 06, 2021
#R1#
Way throws a combination that misses
and Cirelli counters with a stiff right hand.
Cirelli throws a sloppy head kick and Way moves out of range easily.
Way throws a nice looking combination but Cirelli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good exchange - Cirelli coming out on top.#CL#
Way pushes Cirelli up against the cage in a clinch.
Cirelli prevents a body shot from Way.
Cirelli struggles to land a body shot inside as Way controls his hands.
Cirelli tries to throw a body punch but Way avoids it by throwing Cirelli back against the cage.
Cirelli tries to throw a body punch but Way avoids it by throwing Cirelli back against the cage.
Way blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Cirelli.
Cirelli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Cirelli.
Cirelli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cirelli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cirelli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cirelli.
Our sources have told us that Way has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Cirelli lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cirelli.
Cirelli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Way wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cirelli has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Way seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cirelli can turn it around.
Cirelli working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Cirelli fails to land.
Cirelli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Cirelli.
Cirelli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Way blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cirelli.
Way lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cirelli backwards.
Cirelli lands a shot to the body.
Cirelli lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cirelli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Cirelli. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cirelli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cirelli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Way backwards. #ROC2#Way is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Way.
Cirelli keeps control of Way as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cirelli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Way or not.
Cirelli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Way takes a shot to the head.
Way blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Way manages to break the clinch.
A low kick lands for Cirelli.
Way moves out of range of the strikes.
Way misses with a looping right.
Cirelli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Way throws a leg kick but Cirelli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Way throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Way throws a lazy uppercut
and Cirelli counters with a good low kick that Way was not able to check. #CL2#
Cirelli closes the distance and clinches.
Way working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Way prevents a body shot from Cirelli.
Cirelli working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cirelli.
Cirelli presses Way against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Way lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cirelli misses with a body punch.
Cirelli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Way tries to land knees in the clinch but Cirelli avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Cirelli on the inside.
Cirelli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Way blocking some punches.
Cirelli lands a right hand.
A short right from Cirelli on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Way obliges.
Cirelli misses with the head strike. #T4#
Way looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cirelli swings wildly with an uppercut but Way uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cirelli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Way blocking some punches.
Cirelli working aggressively here.
Way prevents a body shot from Cirelli. #BC#
Way breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Way pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cirelli lands a jab to the nose.
Cirelli ducks under a wild hook from Way.#KD2#
Cirelli cracks Way with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cirelli has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Way to stand back up!
Oh Way is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crack! Cirelli connects with the perfect overhand right and Way falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Cirelli!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Cirelli!
Anthony Cirelli decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: SYN TBD2     
Date:   Apr 30, 2021
#R1#
Bastard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Cirelli.
Bastard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Cirelli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bastard.
Bastard misses with a double jab #KD2#
and Cirelli counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bastard! Cirelli lets Bastard back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Bastard is rocked!
Cirelli slips under a jab.
Cirelli throws a big counter head kick but Bastard avoids it with no problem.
Oh Bastard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bastard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cirelli throws out a leg kick but Bastard moves out of range and Cirelli only half commits.
Lazy Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cirelli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bastard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cirelli.
Cirelli throws a big shot that misses.
Bastard throws a right and a left that Cirelli avoids nicely.
Bastard throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Cirelli counters with a nice right hand that sends Bastard toppling to the canvas! Bastard scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cirelli finish him?!
A telegraphed right hand from Bastard misses the target.
Cirelli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Cirelli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bastard throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Cirelli counters with a nice right hand that sends Bastard toppling to the canvas! Bastard scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cirelli finish him?!
Bastard lands a jab to Cirelli's midsection.
Cirelli misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Bastard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bastard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cirelli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've been informed that Cirelli has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bastard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cirelli lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cirelli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cirelli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bastard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cirelli! But no joy.
Bastard leaves his chin hanging out and Cirelli seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Bastard crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Cirelli!
Anthony Cirelli was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: SFL 26 | Fusi vs Murhapuro     
Date:   Nov 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cirelli misses with a hook.
Horiguchi throws a low kick but Cirelli avoids it.
It looked like Cirelli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cirelli throws a body punch but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cirelli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Horiguchi. Horiguchi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cirelli misses with a hook
and Horiguchi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cirelli thinking.
Cirelli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Horiguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cirelli.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horiguchi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Horiguchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cirelli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horiguchi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cirelli misses with a left hand
and Horiguchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cirelli throws a hook but Horiguchi avoids it easily.
Cirelli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Horiguchi! But no joy.
Cirelli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Cirelli does it's job there.
Cirelli throws a leg kick but Horiguchi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Horiguchi 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.
Horiguchi looks to land a left hand but Cirelli moved out of range nicely.
Horiguchi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cirelli lands with a right hand.
Horiguchi checks a leg kick nicely.
A leg kick checked by Cirelli.
Cirelli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cirelli swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi misses with a wild combination.
Cirelli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Cirelli slips a jab from Horiguchi.
Cirelli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cirelli looks to throw the jab but Horiguchi is out of range.
Horiguchi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cirelli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Horiguchi scrambles back to his feet.
Horiguchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cirelli.
Cirelli looks to land a left hand but Horiguchi moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Cirelli.
Cirelli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Horiguchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cirelli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cirelli ducks under a wild hook from Horiguchi.
Cirelli tried to counter with a leg kick but Horiguchi avoided it.
Horiguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cirelli.
Cirelli keeps Horiguchi at a distance using the push kick.
Horiguchi takes one to the side of the head.
Cirelli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Horiguchi checks a leg kick.
Horiguchi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cirelli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Horiguchi.
Cirelli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Horiguchi.
Cirelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horiguchi moves away.#T2#
Cirelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cirelli cracks Horiguchi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Horiguchi checks a low kick from Cirelli.
Cirelli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Cirelli misses the target.
Horiguchi throws out a loose jab but Cirelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horiguchi looks to throw the jab but Cirelli is out of range.
Cirelli slips under a jab.
Cirelli connects with a body shot that sends Horiguchi's belly button to the back.
Cirelli throws a low kick but Horiguchi avoids it.
Horiguchi throws a body punch but Cirelli moves out of range.
Horiguchi wants to land a leg kick but Cirelli is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Horiguchi.
Cirelli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cirelli scores with a leg kick.
Cirelli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cirelli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cirelli throws a right hand that misses
letting Horiguchi counter with a right hand.
Cirelli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Horiguchi on the side of the head.
Horiguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Cirelli is just out of range.
Cirelli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Horiguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cirelli.
Horiguchi moves away from the strike by Cirelli.
Horiguchi throws out a counter right but Cirelli avoids it with no problem.
Cirelli ducks under a wild hook from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cirelli's head.
Cirelli is looking to score with low kicks.
Cirelli scores with a jab.
Cirelli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Horiguchi throws a shot from downtown. Cirelli moves away and avoids it.
Horiguchi checks a leg kick.
Horiguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cirelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Horiguchi is just out of range.
Horiguchi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cirelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Horiguchi is just out of range.
Cirelli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anthony Cirelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cirelli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Cirelli misses its target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cirelli throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Cirelli misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Horiguchi! But no joy.
Cirelli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cirelli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Cirelli throws a low kick, looking for Horiguchi's leg but Horiguchi calmly moves out of range.
Horiguchi looks to land a left hand but Cirelli moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Horiguchi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Horiguchi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cirelli has a couple of punches blocked by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cirelli.
Horiguchi misses with a body punch.
Cirelli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Horiguchi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Horiguchi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cirelli.
Cirelli avoids a wild elbow strike from Horiguchi.#BC#
Cirelli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cirelli throws a jab when Horiguchi was well out of range.
Cirelli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cirelli swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Cirelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Horiguchi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cirelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horiguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirelli.
Horiguchi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cirelli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cirelli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cirelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Cirelli dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cirelli checks a leg kick.
Anthony Cirelli is winning the standup battle so far.
Horiguchi scores with a nice body kick.
Cirelli throws a shot from downtown. Horiguchi moves away and avoids it.
Donk. Horiguchi catches Cirelli right on the button with a cross.
Cirelli throws a big shot that misses.
Horiguchi throws a lazy right hand but Cirelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cirelli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Horiguchi tries to clinch but Cirelli is having none of it.
A cross from Cirelli lands.
Horiguchi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cirelli.
Cirelli misses the body punch
and Cirelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horiguchi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cirelli.
Horiguchi connects with a looping right hand.
Cirelli scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Cirelli gets tackled into the cage by Horiguchi. Horiguchi maintains the clinch. #BC#
Cirelli breaks from the clinch.
Cirelli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cirelli lands with a good body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cirelli, as that shot connected.
Cirelli slips a straight right by Horiguchi.
Cirelli swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Cirelli moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Horiguchi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cirelli's head backwards.
A jab lands there for Cirelli.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cirelli connects with a right hand. Horiguchi shakes it off.
Cirelli avoids the body shot from Horiguchi.
Cirelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Cirelli scores with the left hand. Horiguchi knows he should have avoided that one.
Cirelli's corner calls for a 1-2. Cirelli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cirelli connects with a looping right hand.
Cirelli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Horiguchi under the eye.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Horiguchi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cirelli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cirelli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big left from Horiguchi misses.
Horiguchi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cirelli throws a hook but Horiguchi blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cirelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horiguchi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cirelli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horiguchi throws a lazy right hand but Cirelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horiguchi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cirelli's hands.
Horiguchi takes a swing at Cirelli's ribcage but misses.
Cirelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horiguchi can do to turn this around?
Cirelli scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Cirelli throws a leg kick but Horiguchi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Horiguchi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Cirelli.
Cirelli moves away from the strike by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cirelli.
Cirelli half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cirelli avoids the body shot from Horiguchi.
Cirelli ducks under a wild hook from Horiguchi.
Cirelli staying out of range there.
Horiguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cirelli lands a jab to the head.
Horiguchi avoids the body shot from Cirelli.
Horiguchi misses the jab.
Horiguchi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cirelli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Horiguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Horiguchi backs away, Cirelli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cirelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi swings for the body but Cirelli moves out of range.
Cirelli misses the shot to the body.
Cirelli takes a swing at Horiguchi's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Horiguchi misses its intended target.
Cirelli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Horiguchi is out of range and Cirelli settles back down. #T3#
Horiguchi throws a hook but Cirelli blocks it.
Horiguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horiguchi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cirelli with a body shot.
Cirelli throws the left hand but Horiguchi avoids the punch easily.
Cirelli throws a leg kick but Horiguchi moved away.
Cirelli misses with a lunging right hand
and Horiguchi counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cirelli.
Horiguchi lands with a straight right. Cirelli didn't see that one coming.
Horiguchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cirelli.
Horiguchi throws the left hand but Cirelli avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cirelli. That's going to slow Horiguchi down.
Horiguchi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Horiguchi backs away, Cirelli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cirelli throws a low kick but Horiguchi moves out of range easily.
Cirelli lands with a straight right. Horiguchi didn't see that one coming.
Horiguchi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cirelli checks it well.
Cirelli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Horiguchi is able to avoid easily.
Horiguchi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cirelli. Cirelli obviously looking to wear him down.
Cirelli throws a jab but it's blocked by Horiguchi.
Nice shot lands for Cirelli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cirelli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Horiguchi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Horiguchi throws a shot from downtown. Cirelli moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Horiguchi catches Cirelli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A chopping leg kick lands by Cirelli.
Cirelli misses with a right hand
and Horiguchi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cirelli thinking.
Horiguchi misses with a low kick.
Cirelli throws a jab when Horiguchi was well out of range.
Cirelli swings widly with a right hand
and Horiguchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horiguchi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirelli. Horiguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cirelli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Horiguchi is out of range and Cirelli settles back down.
Cirelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horiguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirelli.
Cirelli throws a leg kick but Horiguchi checks it.
Cirelli cracks Horiguchi with an open hand slap.
Horiguchi throws a sloppy head kick and Cirelli moves out of range easily.
Horiguchi misses with an uppercut. Cirelli saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Cirelli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Horiguchi scores with a hook to the body. Cirelli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cirelli thuds a left hand into Horiguchi's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cirelli thuds a left hand into Horiguchi's body.
Cirelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horiguchi manages to avoid it.
Cirelli scores with the left hand. Horiguchi knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Cirelli misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Cirelli dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Cirelli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Horiguchi is out of range and Cirelli settles back down.
Cirelli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Horiguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cirelli throws a hook but Horiguchi avoids it easily.
Cirelli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Cirelli.
Cirelli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horiguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cirelli.
Cirelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horiguchi moves away.
Cirelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cirelli feints and then cracks Horiguchi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Horiguchi down.
Cirelli misses with a looping right.
Horiguchi throws out a counter right but Cirelli avoids it with no problem.
Cirelli throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Horiguchi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cirelli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi jabs Cirelli right on the nose. Cirelli blinks but takes it well.
Cirelli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Horiguchi misses with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Horiguchi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Horiguchi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cirelli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Horiguchi's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cirelli throws a hook to the side of Horiguchi's head but Horiguchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horiguchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akaro Horiguchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Cirelli connects with a nice looking jab.
Cirelli misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Horiguchi misses.
Cirelli checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Horiguchi misses.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses.
Cirelli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi loads up on a big right hand but Cirelli slips the punch.
Cirelli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Horiguchi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Horiguchi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cirelli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Horiguchi's hands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cirelli.
A bone on bone clash there as Horiguchi blocks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Cirelli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Horiguchi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses.
Cirelli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Horiguchi just manages to avoid it.
Horiguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Cirelli is just out of range.
Cirelli misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Horiguchi! But no joy.
Cirelli scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cirelli tries a low kick but Horiguchi avoids it.
Horiguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cirelli moves away.
Anthony Cirelli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Horiguchi thuds a left hand into Cirelli's body.
Cirelli slips under a jab.
Cirelli swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi throws a body punch but Cirelli moves out of range.
Cirelli tried to counter with a leg kick but Horiguchi avoided it.
Cirelli misses with a hook.
Cirelli backing away here, and Horiguchi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cirelli scores with a decent looking hook.
Horiguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horiguchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cirelli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Horiguchi.
Cirelli throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Cirelli misses
enabling Horiguchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Horiguchi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cirelli.
Cirelli misses with a jab to the body
and Horiguchi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Horiguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horiguchi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horiguchi misses with a looping left.
Cirelli misses with a hook. Horiguchi ducked under it nicely.
Horiguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cirelli.
Cirelli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Horiguchi defending well as Cirelli loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Horiguchi blocks a jab.
As Cirelli backs off Horiguchi throws a huge counter combo but Cirelli manages to avoid it all.
Horiguchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cirelli.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick but Cirelli sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cirelli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cirelli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cirelli blocks a leg kick.
Horiguchi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Horiguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cirelli manages to avoid it.
It looked like Cirelli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Horiguchi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Horiguchi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cirelli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cirelli throws a leg kick but Horiguchi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Horiguchi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cirelli.
Horiguchi checks a leg kick nicely.
Horiguchi misses with a looping left.
Horiguchi thumps Cirelli with a low kick.
Horiguchi misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cirelli swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cirelli, as that shot connected. #T4#
Cirelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cirelli connects with a jab.
Cirelli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cirelli staying out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cirelli lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Horiguchi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Horiguchi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Horiguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cirelli was well out of range. Poor timing from Horiguchi.
Cirelli tried to counter with a leg kick but Horiguchi avoided it.
Cirelli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Horiguchi is out of range.
Horiguchi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cirelli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horiguchi misses with a straight right.
Cirelli throws an overhand right that lands on Horiguchi's shoulder, as Horiguchi tries to avoid the shot.
Horiguchi digs a good body shot into Cirelli's ribs.
Horiguchi misses with a straight left.
Cirelli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horiguchi throws a solid leg kick but Cirelli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horiguchi misses with a low kick.
Horiguchi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Horiguchi thuds a left hand into Cirelli's body.
Cirelli slips under a jab from Horiguchi.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Cirelli!

After winning the bout, Anthony Cirelli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SFL 18 | Caes de Guerra     
Date:   Oct 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cirelli.
Simon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simon misses with a looping left.
Cirelli cracks Simon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A cross from Cirelli lands.
Simon missing with a left hand there. Cirelli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cirelli tries to score with a low kick but Simon moves his leg out of the way.
Cirelli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Simon blocks a low kick nicely.
Simon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cirelli avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirelli throws a poor cross that misses
and Simon counters with a left to the body.
Cirelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simon.
Simon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cirelli throws a hook but Simon blocks it.
And Simon tries to counter it with a takedown but Cirelli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cirelli 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.
Cirelli cracks a nice hook into Simon's ribs.
Cirelli is looking to score with low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Cirelli.#T1#
Simon tries to move into range but Cirelli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Simon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cirelli tries a low kick but Simon avoids it.
Simon staying out of range there.
Simon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cirelli lands with a straight right. Simon didn't see that one coming.
Simon throws a lazy uppercut
and Cirelli counters with a straight right hand.
Simon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cirelli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cirelli throws a looping overhand right but Simon ducks down to avoid it.
Cirelli misses the jab.
Cirelli throws out a powerful jab.
Anthony Cirelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cirelli connects with a body shot that sends Simon's belly button to the back.
Simon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Cirelli.
Simon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Simon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Jab by Cirelli.
Cirelli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Simon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cirelli throws a leg kick which misses Simon's front leg but catches the back leg as Simon tries to avoid it.
Cirelli connects with an inside leg kick.
Cirelli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A swing and a miss from Simon.
Cirelli lands a really nice looking cross but Simon seems unphased.
Cirelli throws out a loose jab but Simon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cirelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simon.
Cirelli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Simon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Simon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cirelli.
Cirelli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Simon.
Cirelli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simon doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Cirelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simon moves away.
Cirelli throws a lazy right hand but Simon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cirelli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cirelli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cirelli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Simon scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Simon clinches with his opponent.
Simon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cirelli.
Simon scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Simon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simon.
Simon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirelli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
Cirelli misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Simon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cirelli uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Simon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cirelli defends well.
Cirelli forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T4#
Simon is trying to get back to full guard.
Cirelli trying to control the pace.
Cirelli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simon keeps working.
Simon wants to control but Cirelli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cirelli controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simon keeping hold of Cirelli's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Cirelli dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Simon drives through with a takedown into Cirelli's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cirelli keeping full guard, as Simon tries to pass.
Cirelli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simon is pushing down on Cirelli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cirelli is fighting to maintain full guard but Simon has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Simon is working for a kimura but Cirelli is defending it quite comfortably.
Simon tries to pass to full mount but Cirelli defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon trying to control from half guard but Cirelli is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Simon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cirelli is just riding it out for now. Simon eventually gives up the hold.
Cirelli is trying to maintain the position but Simon is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Simon wants to work for an arm triangle but Cirelli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Simon tries to pass to full mount but Cirelli defends it.
Cirelli is trying to control but can't.
Cirelli is refusing to be controlled, as Simon sits in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cirelli holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cirelli wants to control the action here but instead Simon manages to pass to full mount!
Cirelli tries to hold on but Simon pushes him away.
Simon controlling the pace for now.
Cirelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simon can do to turn this around?
Simon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cirelli is looking to escape.
Cirelli tries to hold on but Simon pushes him away. #SUB2#
Simon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Simon avoids the attempt from Cirelli to control.
Jay Simon has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Cirelli is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cirelli is squirming around, avoiding Simon's attempts to control the action.
Cirelli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cirelli is squirming around, avoiding Simon's attempts to control the action.
Cirelli tries to hold on but Simon pushes him away.
Simon tries to control but Cirelli wriggling away.
Cirelli wants to hold on but Simon pushes him away.#T4#
Simon trying to control but Cirelli is having none of it.
Cirelli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Simon wants to take Cirelli's back here but Cirelli is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simon avoids the attempt from Cirelli to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##CL2#
Simon has Cirelli up against the cage in a clinch.
Simon blocks an uppercut.
Cirelli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cirelli has a couple of punches blocked by Simon.
Simon struggles to land a body shot inside as Cirelli controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Cirelli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cirelli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simon fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Cirelli - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Cirelli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cirelli misses with a lunging right hand
and Simon counters with a right hand to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cirelli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Simon forces Cirelli back against the cage and clinches.
Cirelli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anthony Cirelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.#T1#
A short right from Cirelli on the inside.
Simon misses with a body punch.
Cirelli takes a shot to the head.
Cirelli throws a punch but it's blocked by Simon.
Cirelli misses with a punch on the inside.
Cirelli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cirelli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
Jay Simon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Simon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cirelli to keep the fight standing.
Cirelli throws a head punch that misses.
Simon throws a head punch that misses.
Cirelli can't break the clinch.
Cirelli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simon's elbow. #TD2#
Simon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cirelli uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Simon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cirelli defends well.
Cirelli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Simon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cirelli looking to sit in guard and control but Simon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Simon wants to control from the top but Cirelli keeps moving.
Simon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirelli tries to improve position but can't.
Cirelli is not content to let Simon control the position.
Cirelli is looking for a sweep.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Cirelli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Simon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cirelli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cirelli wants to control but Simon postures up.#SUB2#
Simon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cirelli, who protects the arm well.
Cirelli stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Cirelli struggling a bit here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cirelli is not content to let Simon control the position. #SUB2#
Simon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cirelli struggling a bit here.
Cirelli tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cirelli gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cirelli tries to hold on but Simon pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jay Simon just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Cirelli lands a jab to the head.
Simon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cirelli.
Simon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That kick from Cirelli tenderised Simon's leg. Simon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Simon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cirelli.
Jab from Cirelli.
Simon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cirelli. Cirelli obviously looking to wear him down.
Cirelli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cirelli swings for the body but Simon moves out of range.
Cirelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Simon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon tries for a takedown but Cirelli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cirelli stuns Simon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Simon shoots in looking for a takedown but Cirelli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cirelli misses with a straight right.
A jab from Cirelli finds it's way through Simon's defenses. #T1#
Simon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cirelli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cirelli.
Cirelli throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Simon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cirelli working a defensive guard here.
Simon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cirelli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cirelli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cirelli keeping full guard, as Simon tries to pass. #T2#
Cirelli pulls Simon in close to prevent any damage.
Cirelli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Cirelli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cirelli being controlled here, momentarily.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Cirelli is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Cirelli throws a leg kick but Simon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Simon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cirelli lands the left hand.
Cirelli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cirelli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cirelli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simon! But no joy.
Cirelli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cirelli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simon momentarily.
Cirelli throws a looping overhand right but Simon ducks down to avoid it.
Cirelli scores with a jab to the head.
Cirelli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cirelli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cirelli throws a leg kick but Simon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Simon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cirelli.
Simon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirelli lands a nice shot to the body.
Cirelli lands with a nice body punch.
Simon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cirelli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cirelli lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD2#
Cirelli tries to sprawl but Simon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Simon is trying to control the action in half guard but Cirelli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cirelli wants to get back to full guard.
Cirelli trying to hold on to Simon's head to control him but Simon postures up.
Cirelli wants to improve his position but Simon is controlling well. #SUB2#
Simon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cirelli is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jay Simon!
Jay Simon is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Jay Simon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: SFL 11 | Taneyev vs Trigger     
Date:   Sep 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cirelli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cirelli misses with a left hand
and Hands counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cirelli thinking.
Anthony Cirelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cirelli misses with a low kick.
Hands takes one on the button.
Cirelli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hands takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cirelli has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cirelli lands with a right hand.
Hands takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cirelli lands with a straight right. Hands didn't see that one coming.
Cirelli slips under a jab from Hands.
Hands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cirelli.
Cirelli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cirelli thumps Hands with a low kick.
Cirelli lands a jab to Hands's midsection.
Hands on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hands takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cirelli scores with a jab.#CL#
Cirelli gets tackled into the cage by Hands. Hands maintains the clinch. #T1#
Cirelli blocks a body shot from Hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cirelli.
Hands misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Hands has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cirelli uses from the top position.
Cirelli preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Hands had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cirelli defends it easily.
Cirelli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hands looking for a sweep. Not yet Hands, not yet.
Cirelli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Hands is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hands has his foot on Cirelli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cirelli works his way back into a safe position though.
Hands has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Cirelli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hands trying to keep a closed guard but Cirelli is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Cirelli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cirelli is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Cirelli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cirelli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cirelli misses with a hook
and Hands counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cirelli misses with a straight left.
A solid body kick from Cirelli.
Cirelli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Hands misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cirelli. That's going to slow Hands down.
Good shot there by Cirelli.
Cirelli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hands looks to throw the jab but Cirelli is out of range.
Cirelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hands manages to avoid it.#T4#
Hands keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hands attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cirelli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cirelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hands moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hands throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cirelli scores with a jab.
Cirelli misses with a low kick as Hands jumps back.
Cirelli lands a nice hook to Hands's body. Hands takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cirelli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hands counters with a straight right hand.
Cirelli lands the left hand.
Cirelli lands a head shot.
Nice shot by Cirelli.
Hands drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cirelli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hands doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Cirelli misses.
Cirelli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hands.
Hands is looking to counter the offense by Cirelli and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Cirelli 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#
Cirelli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cirelli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hands checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cirelli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cirelli lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hands misses the target.
Hands checks a leg kick.
Hands takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cirelli misses with a leg kick
and Hands counters with a straight right hand.
Hands slips under a jab from Cirelli.
Hands takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Cirelli, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hands looks to throw the jab but Cirelli is out of range.
Hands throws a leg kick but Cirelli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cirelli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hands is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cirelli.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cirelli misses with a left hand
and Hands counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Cirelli throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cirelli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cirelli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hands wants to clinch.
Cirelli clobbers Hands with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cirelli throws a body shot but no joy.
And Hands counters with a quick kick to the body but Cirelli blocks it.
Hands walks into a stiff left hand from Cirelli.
Hands moves away from the strike by Cirelli.
Hands avoids the body shot from Cirelli.
Hands takes one on the button.
Cirelli works Hands's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Hands takes one to the chin there.
Cirelli throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Cirelli catches Hands right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cirelli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hands getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cirelli lands a nice hook to Hands's body. Hands takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hands looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cirelli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hands's sensitive parts.
Cirelli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hands checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hands seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cirelli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hands throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC#Cirelli is rocked!
Cirelli misses with a looping right.
Cirelli is still on wobbly legs! Can Hands finish him?
Cirelli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hands blocks a jab.
Cirelli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hands counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cirelli scores with a nice head shot.
Cirelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hands was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirelli.
Hands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Donk. Cirelli catches Hands right on the button with a cross.
Hands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cirelli.
Cirelli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cirelli wants to land a leg kick but Hands is out of range.
Hands throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cirelli seems to have recovered his senses.
Cirelli wants to land a leg kick but Hands is out of range.
Cirelli throws an overhand right that lands on Hands's shoulder, as Hands tries to avoid the shot.
Cirelli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hands doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cirelli throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cirelli works Hands's body with a nice hook.
Cirelli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cirelli feints and then cracks Hands's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hands down.
Cirelli clobbers Hands with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hands on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirelli looks to land a left hand but Hands moved out of range nicely.
Hands swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Hands lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cirelli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cirelli throws a right hand that misses
and Hands counters with a left to the body.
Cirelli jabs at Hands's body.
Hands takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cirelli.
A nice leg kick from Cirelli, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hands moves out of range of the body kick.
Cirelli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hands checks a low kick from Cirelli.
Hands jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cirelli throws an overhand right that lands on Hands's shoulder, as Hands tries to avoid the shot.
Hands throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hands throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cirelli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hands throwing a counter right hand but Cirelli manages to avoid it.
Cirelli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hands moves out of range of the strikes.
Hands tests Cirelli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Cirelli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Cirelli misses.
Cirelli jabs Hands to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hands checks a leg kick.
Hands seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hands waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cirelli.
Cirelli was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cirelli throws out the jab.
Anthony Cirelli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cirelli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hands drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hands takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hands takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hands misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cirelli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirelli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hands blocks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Cirelli misses its intended target.
Cirelli lands a nice looking body shot.
Cirelli throws a shot from downtown. Hands moves away and avoids it.
Hands tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cirelli manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Cirelli lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hands checks a low kick from Cirelli.
Hands takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Hands closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hands creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Cirelli.
Hands tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cirelli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cirelli struggles to land a body shot inside as Hands controls his hands.
Cirelli throws a punch but it's blocked by Hands.
Hands pushes Cirelli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hands lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cirelli backwards.
Cirelli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Hands manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cirelli passes Hands's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cirelli is looking to take a break and control but Hands is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hands is looking to control Cirelli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hands avoid being mounted?
Anthony Cirelli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hands tries to roll over but Cirelli keeps him under control.
Cirelli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Hands looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cirelli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Hands is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hands looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cirelli not doing much here.
Hands wants to get back to full guard.
Cirelli trying to control the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cirelli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Israel Hands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Cirelli misses its intended target.
Cirelli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cirelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cirelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Hands is just out of range.
Hands moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by Cirelli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirelli. Hands does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cirelli looks to land a right hand but Hands moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Cirelli.
Cirelli with a jab.
Hands has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hands there as he acknowledges the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Cirelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cirelli winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Cirelli!

Anthony Cirelli thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SFL 03 | Uprising     
Date:   Aug 16, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budgiehandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Cirelli.
Budgiehandler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cirelli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Budgiehandler throws a head kick that Cirelli semi-blocks.
Budgiehandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Budgiehandler looks to throw the jab but Cirelli is out of range.
Cirelli throws out a counter right but Budgiehandler avoids it with no problem.
Cirelli throws a hook to the side of Budgiehandler's head but Budgiehandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Cirelli.#CUT2#It looks like Reginald Budgiehandler has been cut.
Budgiehandler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Budgiehandler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Budgiehandler is looking to counter punch.
Cirelli lands with a hook. Budgiehandler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#Budgiehandler is rocked!
Crack! Cirelli connects with the perfect overhand right and Budgiehandler falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Cirelli!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Cirelli!
After winning the bout, Anthony Cirelli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: RFC Live in Sydney 4     
Date:   Jun 20, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trounvouche walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cirelli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cirelli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trounvouche tests Cirelli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cirelli misses the target.
Cirelli misses with a body kick.
Trounvouche ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cirelli moves away.
Cirelli looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cirelli moves out of range as Trounvouche strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cirelli checks a leg kick.
Trounvouche walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cirelli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cirelli is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trounvouche misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Trounvouche as he checks the leg kick.
Trounvouche misses with a hook.
Cirelli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cirelli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trounvouche.#T1#
Trounvouche blocks a low kick nicely.
Cirelli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Trounvouche throws the left hand but Cirelli avoids the punch easily.
Trounvouche checks a leg kick.
Cirelli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Trounvouche throws a good cross that connects.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Azacca Trounvouche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trounvouche connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Trounvouche 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.
Trounvouche ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Trounvouche looks to throw the jab but Cirelli is out of range.
Cirelli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trounvouche can pounce on him.
Cirelli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick.
Cirelli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Trounvouche is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick lands for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trounvouche works the jab nicely.
Trounvouche connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cirelli. Cirelli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Trounvouche misses its intended target.
Cirelli connects with an inside leg kick.
Trounvouche fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cirelli.
Trounvouche stuns Cirelli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trounvouche tries to land a front kick but Cirelli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trounvouche is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cirelli had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick.
Cirelli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Trounvouche checks it well. #T3#
The fighters circling - Cirelli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cirelli defending well as Trounvouche loads up on a big left hand.
Cirelli throwing a counter right hand but Trounvouche manages to avoid it.
Trounvouche scores with a jab. Cirelli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A solid body kick from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche cracks Cirelli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cirelli moves out of range of the strikes.
Trounvouche is looking to score with low kicks.
Cirelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trounvouche.
Cirelli throws a hook but Trounvouche avoids it easily.
Trounvouche connects with a body shot.
Trounvouche throws out a loose jab but Cirelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cirelli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Trounvouche looks to throw the jab but Cirelli is out of range. #T4#
Trounvouche lands a slapping body shot.
Trounvouche throws a hook but Cirelli blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trounvouche scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Trounvouche misses with a hook. Cirelli ducked under it nicely.
Cirelli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Trounvouche swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cirelli counters with a straight right hand.
Cirelli defending well as Trounvouche loads up on a big left hand.
Cirelli tries to move into range but Trounvouche moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Trounvouche lands a right hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trounvouche.
Cirelli throwing a counter right hand but Trounvouche manages to avoid it.
Trounvouche lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cirelli at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Trounvouche misses.
Trounvouche is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cirelli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azacca Trounvouche dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Trounvouche connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Trounvouche lands a really nice looking cross but Cirelli seems unphased.
Cirelli is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Azacca Trounvouche seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cirelli ducks under a wild hook from Trounvouche.
A counter left hand to the body from Cirelli misses its target.
Cirelli ducks under a wild hook from Trounvouche.
Cirelli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Trounvouche just manages to avoid it.
Cirelli loads up on a big right hand but Trounvouche slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trounvouche! But no joy.
Trounvouche scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Trounvouche fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Trounvouche tests Cirelli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trounvouche throws a hook but Cirelli blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirelli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cirelli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trounvouche lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Trounvouche. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Trounvouche throws out a loose jab but Cirelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Cirelli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Trounvouche misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cirelli.
Cirelli moves out of range of the strikes.
As Trounvouche backs away, Cirelli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Trounvouche is looking to chop away at Cirelli's legs.
Trounvouche throws out a loose jab but Cirelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trounvouche cracks Cirelli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cirelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trounvouche manages to avoid it.
Trounvouche misses with a wild body shot.
Cirelli moves out of range as Trounvouche strikes.
Trounvouche blocks a jab.
Cirelli lands with a straight right. Trounvouche didn't see that one coming.
Cirelli wants to land a leg kick but Trounvouche is out of range.
Trounvouche bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Nice jab there from Cirelli.
Trounvouche bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trounvouche scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirelli misses with a looping left.
Cirelli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Trounvouche tests Cirelli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trounvouche digs a good body shot into Cirelli's ribs.
Trounvouche lands a slapping body shot.
Trounvouche buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trounvouche uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cirelli.
Cirelli checks the leg kick.#T3#
Trounvouche jabs Cirelli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cirelli lands a nice shot to the body.
Trounvouche throws a hook but Cirelli avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Cirelli misses its target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Trounvouche lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cirelli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cirelli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Trounvouche lands with a nice body punch.
Cirelli swings for the body but Trounvouche moves out of range.
Trounvouche flicks out a counter leg kick but Cirelli steps away.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Cirelli.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cirelli might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cirelli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cirelli connects with an inside leg kick.
Trounvouche lands a body shot. #T4#
Nice cross by Trounvouche.
Cirelli connects with an inside leg kick.
Cirelli throws a lazy right hand but Trounvouche sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trounvouche keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cirelli.
Cirelli checks a low kick from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cirelli's sensitive parts.
Cirelli lands with an overhand left.
Cirelli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cirelli's corner calls for a 1-2. Cirelli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Trounvouche throws a body shot but no joy.
Cirelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick.
Trounvouche lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azacca Trounvouche showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Trounvouche swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cirelli.
Trounvouche walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cirelli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Trounvouche takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cirelli defending well as Trounvouche loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Trounvouche does it's job there.
Trounvouche keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Trounvouche throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirelli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cirelli moves out of range of the strikes.
Trounvouche thumps Cirelli with a low kick.
Trounvouche is looking to chop away at Cirelli's legs. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche lands a slapping body shot.
Cirelli slips under a jab.
Trounvouche keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cirelli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trounvouche. Cirelli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trounvouche jabs Cirelli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Trounvouche pushes Cirelli away with a front kick.
Trounvouche throws a hook to the side of Cirelli's head but Cirelli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cirelli misses with a left hand
and Trounvouche counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cirelli was well out of range. Poor timing from Trounvouche.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Trounvouche as he connects with a hook.
Trounvouche throws a body kick that misses.
Trounvouche scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trounvouche moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cirelli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trounvouche misses the jab.
Trounvouche cracks Cirelli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Trounvouche digs a good body shot into Cirelli's ribs.
Trounvouche throws a shot to the body.
Trounvouche misses with a wild body shot.
Trounvouche swings for the body but Cirelli moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Trounvouche lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Trounvouche feints and then cracks Cirelli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cirelli down.
Trounvouche takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Trounvouche lands a head shot.
Cirelli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trounvouche tries to land a front kick but Cirelli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cirelli throwing a counter right hand but Trounvouche manages to avoid it.
Cirelli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trounvouche.
Cirelli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trounvouche.
Cirelli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Trounvouche tries to score with a low kick but Cirelli moves his leg out of the way.
Cirelli with a nice cross.
Cirelli misses with an uppercut. Trounvouche saw that one coming.
Trounvouche pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Trounvouche connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Trounvouche attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cirelli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cirelli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Cirelli.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cirelli walks forward, straight into a front kick from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cirelli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cirelli blocks a head kick by Trounvouche.
Cirelli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cirelli misses with a low kick.
Cirelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trounvouche throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azacca Trounvouche really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Trounvouche misses with a kick to the body
and Cirelli counters with a straight right hand.
Anthony Cirelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cirelli takes a swing at Trounvouche's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Trounvouche does it's job there.
Trounvouche looks to land a right hand but Cirelli moved out of range.
Trounvouche connects with a jab.
Trounvouche scores with a punch to the head.
Cirelli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trounvouche throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cirelli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cirelli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirelli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trounvouche.
A slow jab from Trounvouche misses its intended target.
Cirelli misses with a looping right.
Trounvouche cracks Cirelli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Cirelli looks to land a right hand but Trounvouche moved out of range.
Trounvouche fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good leg kick by Trounvouche.
Cirelli will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Trounvouche is looking to chop away at Cirelli's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Cirelli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Trounvouche takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cirelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cirelli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Trounvouche walks into a stiff left hand from Cirelli.
Cirelli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trounvouche throws out the jab.
Cirelli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Cirelli misses the target.
Trounvouche throws a lazy right hand but Cirelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Trounvouche blocks a jab.
Trounvouche loads up on a big right hand but Cirelli slips the punch.
Cirelli takes a swing at Trounvouche's ribcage but misses.
Cirelli throws a low kick but Trounvouche moves out of range easily.
Trounvouche let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Trounvouche looks to land a left hand but Cirelli moved out of range nicely.
Trounvouche scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trounvouche misses with a kick to the body
and Cirelli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trounvouche cracks Cirelli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Trounvouche misses with a straight right.
Trounvouche lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Trounvouche misses with a lunging right hand
and Cirelli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cirelli jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Trounvouche checks a leg kick.
Cirelli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Trounvouche. Beautiful body shot.
Trounvouche digs a good hook to Cirelli's body.
Cirelli slips a jab from Trounvouche.
Cirelli throwing a counter right hand but Trounvouche manages to avoid it.
Trounvouche throws a front kick that sends Cirelli stumbling back into the cage.
Cirelli moves away from the strike by Trounvouche.
Cirelli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cirelli throws a leg kick but Trounvouche moved away.
Trounvouche looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cirelli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Trounvouche's sensitive parts. #T4#
Trounvouche throws a big shot that misses.
Trounvouche connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cirelli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cirelli is looking to counter punch.
Trounvouche misses with an uppercut. Cirelli saw that one coming.
Trounvouche misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cirelli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Cirelli defending well as Trounvouche loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Cirelli misses the target.
Trounvouche thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trounvouche throws a head kick but Cirelli moves out of range.
Trounvouche misses with a straight left.
Cirelli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Trounvouche digs a good hook to Cirelli's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azacca Trounvouche dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Cirelli misses the jab.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick but Cirelli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Trounvouche backs away, Cirelli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Trounvouche throws a body shot but no joy.
Cirelli tries to move into range but Trounvouche moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Trounvouche bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Trounvouche throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Cirelli misses the target.
Trounvouche cracks a nice hook into Cirelli's ribs.
Cirelli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trounvouche.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirelli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trounvouche.
Cirelli backing away here, and Trounvouche unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Trounvouche bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trounvouche with a jab.
Trounvouche misses with a leg kick
and Cirelli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cirelli - that will leave a mark!
Cirelli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trounvouche slips a straight right by Cirelli.
Trounvouche tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trounvouche with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Trounvouche connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cirelli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trounvouche ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trounvouche with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Trounvouche scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Cirelli.
Trounvouche loads up on a big right hand but Cirelli slips the punch.
Trounvouche chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Trounvouche looks for the body kick but Cirelli saw that one coming.
Cirelli misses with an uppercut. Trounvouche saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirelli misses with a looping left.
Trounvouche dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trounvouche lands with a good body shot.
Trounvouche throws a sloppy head kick and Cirelli moves out of range easily.
Trounvouche scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Trounvouche jabs Cirelli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A cross from Cirelli lands.
Cirelli staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Cirelli misses its intended target.
Trounvouche throws the kick towards the body but Cirelli avoids it.
Trounvouche scores with a nice body kick.
Trounvouche thumps Cirelli with a low kick.
Cirelli walks into a jab.
Trounvouche scores with a jab. Cirelli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cirelli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Cirelli walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trounvouche misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cirelli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trounvouche scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#Cirelli is rocked!
Trounvouche throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A jab from Trounvouche misses.
Cirelli misses the jab.
Trounvouche throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cirelli on the side of the head.
Oh Cirelli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trounvouche scores with a decent looking hook.
A low kick from Trounvouche misses
and Cirelli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Azacca Trounvouche is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cirelli misses with a low kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azacca Trounvouche!

Azacca Trounvouche is the new lightweight champion!
Azacca Trounvouche was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: RFC: Hughes vs. Cirelli 2     
Date:   May 02, 2020
#R1#
Cirelli throws a right hand that misses
and Hughes counters with a nice body shot.
Anthony Cirelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Cirelli lands.
Good shot there by Hughes.
Cirelli clobbers Hughes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes misses with an uppercut
and Cirelli counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes connects with a body shot.
Cirelli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Cirelli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hughes lands with a hook. Cirelli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hughes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cirelli misses with a low kick.
Hughes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hughes 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.
Cirelli with a hook.
Hughes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cirelli to score with a decent uppercut.
Cirelli lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Cirelli misses the target.
Cirelli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hughes at a distance.
Cirelli slips under a jab from Hughes.
Cirelli scores with a sloppy right hand. Hughes should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes avoids the body shot from Cirelli.
Hughes misses with a hook
and Cirelli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Seymour Hughes has been cut.
Cirelli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hughes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cirelli throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Jab by Cirelli.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Cirelli.
Cirelli lands a nice shot to the body.
Cirelli chopping away at his opponent's legs. #KD2#
Cirelli lands a big right hand that sends Hughes crashing to the mat! Cirelli stays standing though and waves Hughes back to his feet!#ROC2#
Hughes is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Cirelli misses.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Cirelli slips the punch.#T4#
A big right from Hughes misses.
Hughes backing away here, and Cirelli unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cirelli is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cirelli throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Cirelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Hughes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cirelli fakes the body blow, causing Hughes to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Hughes goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Cirelli!
Anthony Cirelli is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Anthony Cirelli 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: RFC Sydney April 4th     
Date:   Apr 04, 2020
#R1#
Trounvouche takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trounvouche 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.
Cirelli misses with a leg kick
and Trounvouche counters with a nice uppercut.
Trounvouche throws a hook but Cirelli avoids it easily.
Trounvouche scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cirelli in his tracks.
Trounvouche connects with a solid leg kick.
Trounvouche lands a jab to Cirelli's midsection.
Trounvouche throws a shot to the body.
Trounvouche throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trounvouche takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cirelli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cirelli misses with an uppercut. Trounvouche saw that one coming.
Trounvouche was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Azacca Trounvouche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Cirelli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Trounvouche. Those never looked like landing.
Cirelli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trounvouche lands a glancing blow to the side of Cirelli's head.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Cirelli!
Cirelli lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cirelli misses the target.
Trounvouche throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cirelli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trounvouche thinking.
Cirelli misses the body punch
and Trounvouche counters with a left and a right that stings Cirelli.
Trounvouche throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trounvouche is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trounvouche lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Trounvouche defending well as Cirelli loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trounvouche connects with a single shot there.
Cirelli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trounvouche has time to react.
Trounvouche throws a right hand that Cirelli ducks under and follows up with a left that Cirelli also avoids with ease.#T2#
Cirelli moves out of range of the body kick.
Trounvouche looks to land a left hand but Cirelli moved out of range nicely.
Cirelli flicks out a counter leg kick but Trounvouche steps away.
A left lands for Cirelli.
Trounvouche misses with a hook
and Cirelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cirelli throws a hook to the side of Trounvouche's head but Trounvouche sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trounvouche throws a right and a left that Cirelli avoids nicely.
Cirelli misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Trounvouche on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Trounvouche works the jab nicely.
Cirelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trounvouche swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trounvouche backing away here, and Cirelli unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cirelli moves forwards but Trounvouche connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Trounvouche clobbers Cirelli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cirelli ducks under a wild hook from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cirelli at a distance.
Trounvouche misses with a hook. Cirelli ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Trounvouche.
A slow jab from Trounvouche misses its intended target.
Trounvouche's corner calls for a 1-2. Trounvouche obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A punch combination from Cirelli misses.
Trounvouche throws an overhand right that lands on Cirelli's shoulder, as Cirelli tries to avoid the shot.
Cirelli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trounvouche delivers a nice body kick.
Cirelli scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Cirelli swings for the body but Trounvouche moves out of range.
Trounvouche digs a good body shot into Cirelli's ribs.
Cirelli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Trounvouche throws a body punch but Cirelli moves out of range.
Trounvouche takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cirelli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trounvouche throws a poor cross that misses
and Cirelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Trounvouche misses with a looping left.
A jab from Cirelli misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cirelli throws a hook but Trounvouche blocks it.
Trounvouche on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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 Azacca Trounvouche will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Trounvouche punishes Cirelli's body with a nice straight punch.
Anthony Cirelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cirelli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trounvouche.
Cirelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Trounvouche appears to be looking for a big counter.
Trounvouche scores with a jab to the body.
Cirelli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Trounvouche slips a jab from Cirelli.
A good leg kick by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche misses with a double jab
and Cirelli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trounvouche thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trounvouche dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cirelli. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Trounvouche misses the target.
As Trounvouche backs off Cirelli throws a huge counter combo but Trounvouche manages to avoid it all.
Trounvouche misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Trounvouche throws a shot from downtown. Cirelli moves away and avoids it.
Cirelli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Trounvouche is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Cirelli.
Trounvouche moves away from the strike by Cirelli.
Cirelli takes a swing at Trounvouche's ribcage but misses.
Azacca Trounvouche is winning the standup battle so far.
Cirelli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trounvouche.
Cirelli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trounvouche throws a one two combo.
Cirelli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cirelli moves away from the strike by Trounvouche.
Cirelli throws a right and a left that Trounvouche avoids nicely. #T2#
A big right from Cirelli misses.
Cirelli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Trounvouche throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cirelli on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bone on bone clash there as Trounvouche blocks the leg kick.
Trounvouche throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trounvouche keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cirelli.
Trounvouche fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cirelli.
Trounvouche connects with an inside leg kick.
Cirelli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Trounvouche lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cirelli doesn't seem phased though.
Trounvouche scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Trounvouche throws the left hand but Cirelli avoids the punch easily.
Cirelli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cirelli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Trounvouche.
The fighters circling - Cirelli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cirelli blocks a head kick by Trounvouche.
A nice side step and Cirelli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cirelli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Trounvouche swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cirelli missing with a left hand there. Trounvouche was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trounvouche swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trounvouche backing away here, and Cirelli unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cirelli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Trounvouche wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
A jab from Trounvouche misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cirelli! But no joy.
Trounvouche connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cirelli's hands.
Trounvouche looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cirelli throws a body punch but Trounvouche moves out of range.
Cirelli lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Trounvouche keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Trounvouche gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cirelli.
Trounvouche lands with a straight right. Cirelli didn't see that one coming.
Trounvouche throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cirelli counters with a huge left! Trounvouche is in big trouble! He's backing up but Cirelli isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Trounvouche from any more damage. A dominating finish by Cirelli!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Cirelli!
Our winner, Anthony Cirelli, 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: RapidFC 66     
Date:   Mar 07, 2020
#R1#
Kasamsun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cirelli.
Cirelli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kasamsun misses with an uppercut. Cirelli saw that one coming.
Kasamsun misses the body punch
and Cirelli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kasamsun bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cirelli's head backwards.
Cirelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasamsun.
A telegraphed right hand from Kasamsun misses the target.
Cirelli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cirelli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cirelli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasamsun.
A nice side step and Cirelli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kasamsun misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Irong Kasamsun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cirelli cracks Kasamsun with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Irong Kasamsun has been cut.
Cirelli throws a shot from downtown. Kasamsun moves away and avoids it.
Kasamsun misses with a wild combination.
Kasamsun backing away here, and Cirelli unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kasamsun misses with a series of wild punches.
Kasamsun throws a hook but Cirelli blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Kasamsun clinches up with Cirelli and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Cirelli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cirelli.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cirelli.
Cirelli misses with a body punch.
Cirelli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kasamsun has a couple of punches blocked by Cirelli.
Cirelli lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kasamsun fails to land.
A short right from Cirelli on the inside. #BC2#
Cirelli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cirelli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Kasamsun closes the distance and clinches.
Cirelli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cirelli lands a right hand.
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!
Cirelli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kasamsun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cirelli's elbow.
Kasamsun is trying to maintain a safe position but Cirelli gets an underhook and turns Kasamsun into the cage.
Kasamsun blocking some punches.
Cirelli lands a body punch.
Kasamsun misses with some punches.
Kasamsun prevents a body shot from Cirelli. #T2##BC2#
Cirelli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cirelli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kasamsun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cirelli misses the jab.
Cirelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cirelli blocks a jab.
Kasamsun blocks a jab.#CL#
Kasamsun closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Cirelli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kasamsun punishes Cirelli's body with a nice straight punch.
Kasamsun takes a swing at Cirelli's ribcage but misses.
Kasamsun tests Cirelli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kasamsun wants to clinch but Cirelli slips to the side
and Cirelli counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kasamsun's knee momentarily.#T3##CL#
Kasamsun rushes Cirelli and presses him up against the cage.
Kasamsun misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cirelli as Kasamsun tries to tie him up.
Cirelli throws a head punch that misses.
Kasamsun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cirelli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kasamsun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cirelli misses with a body punch.
Cirelli misses with some punches.
Cirelli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kasamsun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cirelli is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cirelli.
Cirelli presses Kasamsun against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kasamsun is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kasamsun lands a hook that snaps the head of Cirelli backwards.
Cirelli lands a nice shot to the body.
Cirelli lands a body shot.
Kasamsun is breathing heavily.
Kasamsun is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kasamsun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cirelli lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cirelli.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cirelli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cirelli misses with some punches.
Cirelli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasamsun misses with a punch on the inside.
Cirelli lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Cirelli - that landed with a thud.
Cirelli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cirelli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kasamsun backwards.
Cirelli cracks Kasamsun with a nice body shot.
Cirelli lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Cirelli.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cirelli.#ROC2#
Kasamsun is rocked!
Kasamsun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Kasamsun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cirelli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kasamsun backwards.
Cirelli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cirelli creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kasamsun with a big uppercut! Kasamsun tries to clinch up but Cirelli pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kasamsun to the mat! Kasamsun covers up and Cirelli unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anthony Cirelli!
A relieved looking Anthony Cirelli 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: RapidFC Tokyo 43     
Date:   Feb 08, 2020
#R1#
Nice shot by Cirelli.#CUT#
It looks like Alphonse Villeneuve has been cut.
Villeneuve fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Cirelli misses the target.
Villeneuve fails with a takedown attempt.
Cirelli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Villeneuve connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cirelli momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villeneuve throws a good cross that connects.
Villeneuve throws a hook but Cirelli blocks it.
Cirelli Throws a clean left jab. Cirelli Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Villeneuve's chin! Villeneuve crumbles to the ground and Cirelli follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Cirelli!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthony Cirelli!
Anthony Cirelli thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: RapidFC NYE     
Date:   Dec 31, 2019
#R1#
Stanley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stanley slips under a jab.
Stanley misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Stanley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stanley takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Seymour Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Hughes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hughes lands a jab to the nose.
Stanley tries to move into range but Hughes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hughes takes one to the side of the head.
Hughes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hughes takes a swing at Stanley's ribcage but misses.
Hughes moves out of range of the body kick from Stanley.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stanley.
Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanley is just out of range.
Hughes misses with a looping right.
Stanley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Stanley's shoulder, as Stanley tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. Stanley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Stanley looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
Stanley misses the shot to the body.
Stanley cracks Hughes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stanley throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stanley's head backwards.
Stanley defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Stanley gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Hughes to counter with a crisp jab.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Stanley.
Hughes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stanley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Stanley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stanley.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Stanley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hughes will feel that in the morning.#T2#
Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanley is just out of range.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stanley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Stanley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stanley just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes clobbers Stanley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stanley ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.#TD#
Hughes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stanley keeps working.
Stanley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hughes trying to control but Stanley is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Stanley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Hughes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stanley looking to control. #SUB2#
Stanley looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hughes has picked Stanley up and slammed him! Stanley can't keep hold of the triangle and Hughes manages to pass to side control!
Hughes working away.
Stanley is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hughes is staying active.
Stanley pushes Hughes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hughes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
You can see the frustration on Stanley's face as Hughes controls the position.
Stanley is trying to get back to half guard.
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Stanley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Stanley is trying to control Hughes's posture but Hughes avoids it. #SUB#
Hughes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hughes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hughes just content to control the position. #SUB#
Hughes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hughes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hughes working away.
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 Seymour Hughes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hughes throws a poor cross that misses
and Stanley counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hughes throws the left hand but Stanley avoids the punch easily.
Stanley unleashes a big counter combination but Hughes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stanley.
Hughes scores with a body shot.
Hughes walks into a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Hughes.
Hughes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stanley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hughes scores with a shot to the body.
Stanley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hughes moves out of range of the body kick.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Stanley's shoulder, as Stanley tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanley walks into a jab.
Stanley throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.
Hughes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stanley's head backwards.
Stanley throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.#T1#
Hughes throws a hook but Stanley blocks it.
Stanley throws a chopping leg kick but Hughes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stanley walks into a jab.
Hughes scores with the left hand. Stanley knows he should have avoided that one.
Stanley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stanley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hughes doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Stanley to counter with a crisp jab.
Stanley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Seymour Hughes is winning the standup battle so far.
Stanley works Hughes's body with a nice hook.
Stanley lands a glancing blow to the side of Hughes's head.
Stanley misses the shot to the body.
Hughes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stanley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hughes.
Stanley lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes moves out of range as Stanley strikes.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stanley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hughes finds it's way round the side to connect with Stanley's head.
Stanley misses with a hook
and Hughes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Hughes.
An attempted straight right counter from Hughes misses the target.
Stanley throws a hook but Hughes blocks it.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Stanley's shoulder, as Stanley tries to avoid the shot.
Stanley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hughes on the side of the head.
Stanley misses with a looping right.
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanley moves away.
Stanley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Stanley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hughes checks a low kick from Stanley.
Hughes throws an off balance right hand
and Stanley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hughes looks to land a right hand but Stanley moved out of range.
Stanley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stanley, as that shot connected. #ROC2#
Hughes is rocked!#T3#
Stanley throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Hughes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Stanley's head but Stanley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stanley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Stanley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stanley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hughes seems to have got his legs back now.
Good exchange - Hughes coming out on top.
Stanley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stanley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hughes.
Hughes swings widly with a right hand
and Stanley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stanley slips under a jab from Hughes.
Stanley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanley.
Stanley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Stanley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hughes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stanley throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
Stanley just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Hughes works Stanley's body with a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Stanley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Stanley.
Hughes misses with a body shot.
Stanley misses with a looping left.
Hughes is looking to counter punch.
Stanley cracks Hughes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hughes sizes up Stanley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Hughes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hughes.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Stanley.
Hughes throwing a counter right hand but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Stanley defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Hughes cracks Stanley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stanley looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jay Stanley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Stanley.
Stanley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stanley misses with a low kick.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Stanley.
Hughes misses with a left hand
and Stanley counters with a nice uppercut.
Hughes scores with a jab to the head.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Stanley is out of range.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stanley scores with a leg kick.
Stanley throws a poor cross that misses
and Hughes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stanley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Stanley connects with a right hand. Hughes shakes it off.
Stanley throws a leg kick
and Hughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stanley takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Stanley misses with a hook.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Stanley's head but Stanley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stanley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hughes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stanley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stanley.
Stanley throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
Stanley misses with a low kick.
Stanley throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Stanley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanley slips a straight right by Hughes.
Stanley scores with a shot to the body.
Stanley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stanley moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Stanley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hughes slips under a jab.
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stanley counters with a thumping low kick.
Stanley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Stanley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stanley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
Hughes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stanley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hughes lands with a hook. Stanley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hughes checks a leg kick nicely.
Stanley ducks right into an uppercut from Hughes.
Hughes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stanley sizes up Hughes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stanley ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Stanley cracks Hughes with a good jab.
Hughes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stanley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stanley is looking to slow Hughes down with leg kicks. #T3#
Good exchange - Hughes coming out on top.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanley.
A head kick misses from Stanley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stanley. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Stanley saw that one coming.
Stanley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stanley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stanley staying out of range there.
Hughes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. Stanley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes lands a nice hook to Stanley's body. Stanley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hughes moves out of range as Stanley strikes.
Hughes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Stanley misses with an uppercut
and Hughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stanley avoids the body shot from Hughes.
Stanley throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.
Stanley throws a body shot but no joy.
Stanley misses with a straight right.
Stanley needs to keep his hands up - Hughes had a free shot at his head there.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Stanley.
Hughes misses with a body shot.
Stanley slips a straight right by Hughes.
Stanley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Hughes misses with a hook. Stanley ducked under it nicely.
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Seymour Hughes.
I think Hughes 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Seymour Hughes!

A very excited looking Seymour Hughes rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 33     
Date:   Nov 16, 2019
#R1#
Bjornsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bjornsson scores with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bizihwaeile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bjornsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bizihwaeile moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaeile. Bjornsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bizihwaeile momentarily.
Bizihwaeile misses with a left hand
and Bjornsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bizihwaeile shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Bizihwaeile uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bjornsson has time to react.
Bizihwaeile thuds a left hand into Bjornsson's body.
Bizihwaeile lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile wants to slow Bjornsson down by chopping away at his legs.
Bizihwaeile takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Bjornsson clinches up with Bizihwaeile and pushes him back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile is trying to break free.
Bjornsson scores with a hook to the body.
Bjornsson tries to pull guard but Bizihwaeile won't allow it.
Bjornsson misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Bjornsson closes the distance and pushes Bizihwaeile back into the cage.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjornsson blocking some punches.
Bjornsson keeps control of Bizihwaeile as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bjornsson has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile. #BC2#
Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson attempts a counter takedown but Bizihwaeile avoids it well and moves away.
Bjornsson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bjornsson sizes up Bizihwaeile with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bizihwaeile throws a sloppy body shot
letting Bjornsson counter with a right hand.
Bizihwaeile looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bjornsson is looking to clinch.
Bizihwaeile follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL#
Bjornsson has managed to clinch.
Bizihwaeile wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bjornsson has him pressed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile is trying to break free.#T3##BC2#
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch.
Bjornsson throws an off balance right hand
and Bizihwaeile counters with an inside leg kick.
Bjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bjornsson is looking to counter the offense by Bizihwaeile and move into the clinch.
Bizihwaeile just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile throws a jab when Bjornsson was well out of range.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a front kick but Bjornsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A quick step to the side and Bjornsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjornsson lands a nice hook to Bizihwaeile's body. Bizihwaeile takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Bizihwaeile misses.
Bjornsson throws a hook but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
Bizihwaeile throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Bjornsson. Those never looked like landing.
Bizihwaeile scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bjornsson in his tracks.
Bjornsson defending well as Bizihwaeile loads up on a big left hand.
Bizihwaeile chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bjornsson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bizihwaeile, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Bizihwaeile gets a clinch.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Bjornsson successfully pulls guard.
Bizihwaeile must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bizihwaeile wants to stand but Bjornsson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jay Bizihwaeile will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bizihwaeile throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jay Bizihwaeile seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bizihwaeile misses the jab.
Bizihwaeile blocks a jab.
Bizihwaeile misses with a right hand
and Bjornsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bizihwaeile thinking.
Bizihwaeile thows a leg kick but Bjornsson checks it #CL#
and Bjornsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bjornsson.
Bizihwaeile has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bjornsson.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to striking at distance but Bjornsson won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards. #BC2#
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch.
Bjornsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bizihwaeile counters with a body kick.
Bizihwaeile tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Bjornsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bizihwaeile throws a leg kick but Bjornsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bjornsson scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Bjornsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to break the clinch but Bjornsson is controlling the position.
Bjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Bjornsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bizihwaeile pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bjornsson lands with a straight right. Bizihwaeile didn't see that one coming.
Bizihwaeile scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Bjornsson throws a jab when Bizihwaeile was well out of range.
Bizihwaeile cracks Bjornsson with an open hand slap.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range of the strikes.
Bjornsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Bizihwaeile tries to keep at a distance but Bjornsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bizihwaeile has a couple of punches blocked by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson tries to pull guard but Bizihwaeile won't allow it. #TD#
Bjornsson manages to pull guard.
Bizihwaeile tries to stand but Bjornsson is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Bjornsson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bizihwaeile throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bjornsson's body to avoid the submission. Bjornsson has instead reached around Bizihwaeile's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bjornsson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Litill Bjornsson!
Litill Bjornsson retains his lightweight title!
Litill Bjornsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Oct 17, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between EA Poe (ranked 2940 p4p, 314 weight class) and Jay Bizihwaeile (ranked 487 p4p, 64 weight class). Poe comes to the cage accompanied by Unleashing The Bloodthirsty by Cannibal Corpse. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




181 cm
45 yrs
159 lbs



178 cm
22 yrs
170 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; EA Poe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jay Bizihwaeile!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.


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

Bizihwaeile pushes Poe up against the cage in a clinch.

Poe has hold of one of Bizihwaeile's legs. Bizihwaeile is fighting the takedown attempt but Poe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Poe (2) vs (0) Bizihwaeile

Poe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poe advances to half guard.

Poe is trying to work for a kimura but Bizihwaeile is defending well.
Poe tries to pass to full mount but Bizihwaeile defends it.
Bizihwaeile is trying to maintain the position but Poe is very close to passing his half guard.

Poe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bizihwaeile looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Poe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Poe wants to control but Bizihwaeile is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Poe wants to work for an arm triangle but Bizihwaeile is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bizihwaeile trying to control but Poe postures up.
Poe content to control rather than advance.

Bizihwaeile has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Poe escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Poe!
Score +3 for passing guard: Poe (5) vs (0) Bizihwaeile
Poe controls the position from side control.
Bizihwaeile is not content to let Poe control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poe moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Poe (7) vs (0) Bizihwaeile
Poe tries to control but Bizihwaeile wriggling away.

Poe is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bizihwaeile to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bizihwaeile shrugs it off.
Bizihwaeile wants to control but Poe is having none of it.
Bizihwaeile is trying desperately to improve position.
Poe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bizihwaeile regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bizihwaeile looking for a kimura from the bottom but Poe passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Poe (10) vs (0) Bizihwaeile
Bizihwaeile stops Poe from passing to mount.
Poe has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Poe (12) vs (0) Bizihwaeile
Poe trying to control but Bizihwaeile is having none of it.
Poe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Poe working for a submission but Bizihwaeile is keeping him at bay.

Poe looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bizihwaeile wants to hold on but Poe pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile is squirming around, avoiding Poe's attempts to control the action.
Bizihwaeile tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poe avoids the attempt from Bizihwaeile to control.
Poe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bizihwaeile is looking to escape.

Poe looking for a guillotine from mount but Bizihwaeile is having none of it.
Poe controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Poe goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bizihwaeile turns into him and now he's in Poe's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poe (12) vs (2) Bizihwaeile

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Bizihwaeile drops back looking for a leg! Poe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Poe manages to kick Bizihwaeile off! Bizihwaeile jumps back into Poe's guard.
Bizihwaeile won't allow Poe to sweep him here.
Poe is working hard here to advance position.
Poe 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: Poe (14) vs (2) Bizihwaeile
Poe trying to advance position but Bizihwaeile counters by regaining guard.
Bizihwaeile is trying to keep Poe in close.

Bizihwaeile had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poe defends it easily.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Poe trying to control but Bizihwaeile is working from the bottom.

Bizihwaeile looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Poe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Bizihwaeile throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Poe tries to free his leg and advance position but Bizihwaeile is retaining full guard.

Bizihwaeile working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Poe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Poe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bizihwaeile trying to control the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Poe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bizihwaeile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Poe drops back looking for a leg! Bizihwaeile is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bizihwaeile manages to kick Poe off! Poe jumps back into Bizihwaeile's guard.
Poe sitting in guard here, content to control.

Poe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poe wants to control from the top but Bizihwaeile keeps moving.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Poe pushing down on Bizihwaeile's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

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

Bizihwaeile actively working from the bottom here.
Bizihwaeile wants to control but Poe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Poe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bizihwaeile has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bizihwaeile has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Poe is working away from the top position though.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Poe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bizihwaeile defends it well.
Poe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bizihwaeile tries to get to full guard but Poe has control of the leg.

Bizihwaeile looking for submissions off his back.
Poe is thwarting Bizihwaeile's attempts to control the position.
Poe controlling the action here.
Bizihwaeile trying to control from the bottom.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Poe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

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

Poe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Poe works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Poe (17) vs (2) Bizihwaeile
Bizihwaeile struggling a bit here.
Bizihwaeile is trying to improve his position.
Poe working away.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bizihwaeile's face as Poe controls the position.

Poe tries for a kimura but Bizihwaeile is defending well.
Bizihwaeile gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bizihwaeile is trying to maintain the position but Poe is very close to passing his half guard.
Poe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Bizihwaeile looking for submissions off his back.
Poe trying to control the action but Bizihwaeile is working from the bottom.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile is looking to control Poe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bizihwaeile avoid being mounted?

Poe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bizihwaeile doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Poe.

Poe is trying to work for a kimura but Bizihwaeile is defending well.
Bizihwaeile is looking to control Poe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bizihwaeile avoid being mounted?

Bizihwaeile is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Poe pulls his head out easily.
Poe trying to mount his opponent but Bizihwaeile defends it.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Poe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bizihwaeile doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Poe.
Bizihwaeile is trying to control but can't.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to full guard.

Poe wants to work for an arm triangle but Bizihwaeile is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bizihwaeile keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile is pressing down on Poe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Poe sitting in guard here, content to control.

Bizihwaeile looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Poe wants to control from the top but Bizihwaeile keeps moving.

Bizihwaeile escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bizihwaeile keeping moving, preventing Poe from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Poe takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
A less than humble EA Poe misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: RapidFC 43     
Date:   Sep 07, 2019
#R1#
Bizihwaeile slips under a jab.
Bizihwaeile swings for the body but Ambe moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile takes one on the button.
Ambe swings for the body but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Ambe tries to clinch up
and Bizihwaeile counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut.
Bizihwaeile lands with a nice body punch.
Bizihwaeile lands a leg kick that knocks Ambe off balance momentarily.
Bizihwaeile circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ambe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Ambe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ambe.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ambe.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile. #BC#
Ambe manages to break the clinch.
Bizihwaeile bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1##CL#
Ambe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bizihwaeile is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bizihwaeile lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Ambe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Ambe scores with a shot to the side of Bizihwaeile's head. #BC2#
Bizihwaeile breaks from the clinch.
Ambe has been working on his balance at Marijuana Gardens, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ambe throws a hook to the side of Bizihwaeile's head but Bizihwaeile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bizihwaeile! But no joy.
Bizihwaeile looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bizihwaeile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ambe manages to avoid it.
Ambe misses with a looping left.
Bizihwaeile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ambe moves away.
Ambe misses with a body shot
and Bizihwaeile counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bizihwaeile moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick but Ambe moves out of range.
Ambe is looking to counter the offense by Bizihwaeile and move into the clinch.#CL#
Ambe moves into range and clinches up with Bizihwaeile.#T2#
Ambe can't get the takedown. #TD#
Ambe is trying to trip Bizihwaeile. He has hold of a leg but Bizihwaeile is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ambe persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Bizihwaeile throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ambe escapes and throws Bizihwaeile's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ambe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bizihwaeile keeps working.
Bizihwaeile tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bizihwaeile can't do much from the bottom here.
Bizihwaeile tries to buck Ambe off but Ambe is having none of it.
Ambe working the body and head with strikes.
Bizihwaeile is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ambe lands a nice forearm strike. #T3#
Ambe is working Bizihwaeile over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bizihwaeile is looking to regain half guard here but Ambe keeps moving and retains side control.
Bizihwaeile is not content to let Ambe control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bizihwaeile is looking for a sweep.
Ambe scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bizihwaeile can't do much from the bottom here.
Ambe throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
Ambe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bizihwaeile some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ambe controlling from side mount.
Bizihwaeile is trying to work for a sweep but Ambe has mounted him!
Ambe connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bizihwaeile wants to control but Ambe is having none of it.
Ambe controlling the position easily from mount.
Ambe raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ambe with the ground and pound from mount.
Bizihwaeile takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#
Bizihwaeile is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizihwaeile tries to hold on but Ambe postures up.
Bizihwaeile is still in real trouble! Can Ambe finish him?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ambe looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scar Ambe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scar Ambe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ambe ducks right into an uppercut from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Ambe has managed to clinch.
Bizihwaeile scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ambe just leaning against Bizihwaeile, taking a breather.
Bizihwaeile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ambe's elbow.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile.
Ambe prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
A body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
Good body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Ambe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ambe can't break the clinch.
Bizihwaeile cracks Ambe with a nice body shot.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile. #T1#
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Ambe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bizihwaeile avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile has Ambe pressed against the cage, preventing Ambe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ambe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bizihwaeile fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bizihwaeile throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ambe's head.
Ambe misses with a body shot.
Ambe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ambe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bizihwaeile now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bizihwaeile gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Ambe to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Ambe moves into the clinch.#T2#
Bizihwaeile fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bizihwaeile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bizihwaeile misses with a looping left.
Bizihwaeile clobbers Ambe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
Scar Ambe's cut is getting worse.
Ambe closes the distance but Bizihwaeile moves to the side
and Bizihwaeile counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
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!
Bizihwaeile explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bizihwaeile - that will leave a mark!
Ambe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaeile.
Scar Ambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ambe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile scores with a leg kick.
Ambe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bizihwaeile counters with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaeile fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ambe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bizihwaeile lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Ambe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bizihwaeile.
Jay Bizihwaeile seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bizihwaeile connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#
Ambe is rocked!
Ambe throws a series of punches but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile scores with a sloppy right hand. Ambe should have avoided that one.
Oh Ambe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Scar Ambe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ambe throws the left hand but Bizihwaeile avoids the punch easily.
Bizihwaeile appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ambe seems to have got his legs back now.
Bizihwaeile drops Ambe with a naaaaasty hook - Ambe is in real trouble here! Bizihwaeile dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Bizihwaeile!
Jay Bizihwaeile decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Scar Ambe spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck why not james smith again?'.

 

Event: RapidFC 40     
Date:   Aug 17, 2019
#R1#
Layne throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Demetrious Waters has been cut.
Waters looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Layne's corner calls for a 1-2. Layne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#
Waters is rocked!
Waters gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Layne gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Layne!
A less than humble Jay Layne misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: RapidFC 36     
Date:   Jul 20, 2019
#R1#
Marquez misses the jab.
Layne connects with a crisp jab.
Marquez lands with a right hand.
Layne scores with a jab. Marquez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Layne needs to keep his hands up - Marquez had a free shot at his head there.
Layne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marquez misses with a hook. Layne ducked under it nicely.
That kick from Layne tenderised Marquez's leg. Marquez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Layne scores with a hook.#ROC#
Marquez is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Layne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marquez's calf.
Marquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Layne finish him?
Layne batters Marquez with a massive right followed by a huge left! Marquez is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Layne lands a final crushing right hand to drop Marquez to the mat with a gruesome thud! Layne is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jay Layne!
After the fight, Jay Layne was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 12     
Date:   Jun 22, 2019
#R1#
Layne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zeezeeloo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zeezeeloo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#KD#
Layne lands a big head kick that sends Zeezeeloo tumbling to the mat! Layne takes a step backwards and waves Zeezeeloo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Zeezeeloo is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Zee Zeezeeloo has been cut.
Zee Zeezeeloo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeezeeloo dives in and grabs Layne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Layne pushes down on Zeezeeloo's head and hops out.
Layne throws a quick head kick that knocks Zeezeeloo silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Layne is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jay Layne!
Jay Layne spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 8     
Date:   May 25, 2019
#R1#
Layne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lowery moves away.
Layne lands with a slapping head kick.
Layne feints and then cracks Lowery's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lowery down.
Jay Layne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Layne scores with a nice right hand.
Layne walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Lowery drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Layne swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Lowery's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Layne!
After the fight, Jay Layne was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: RFC Aloha Hawaii 2     
Date:   Mar 23, 2019
#R1#
Quinn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Layne throws the left hand but Quinn avoids the punch easily.
Layne goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Billy Quinn has been cut.
Quinn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Layne misses with an uppercut
and Quinn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quinn misses with the combination.
Quinn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice defenses there by Quinn.
Quinn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Layne throws a hook but Quinn blocks it.
Quinn is looking to clinch but Layne is avoiding it.
Quinn ducks under a wild hook from Layne.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Layne, right into the meat.
Layne throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Quinn pushes Layne up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Layne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quinn blocking some punches.
Quinn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Quinn has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Quinn wants to take the fight to the mat but Layne manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Layne.
Quinn missing with knees to the body.
Quinn blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Layne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Layne misses with some punches.
Layne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quinn's elbow.
Quinn has a couple of punches blocked by Layne.
Quinn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Quinn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quinn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Layne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quinn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Quinn misses with a body punch.
Quinn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Layne prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Quinn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Layne swings wildly with an uppercut but Quinn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Layne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quinn avoiding damage as Layne throws knees to the body.
Layne lands a hook that snaps the head of Quinn backwards. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Layne fails to land.
Quinn throws a head punch that misses.
Quinn blocking some punches.
Quinn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Layne is defending well.
Layne lands a nice uppercut.
Quinn can't break the clinch.
Layne swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Layne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Layne lands a jab to Quinn's midsection.
Layne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Layne throws a right hand that misses
and Quinn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Layne lands with a nice body kick.
Quinn moves out of range of the strikes.
As Layne looks to move away, Quinn throws a big counter combo but Layne just gets out of the way.
Layne throws a body punch but Quinn moves out of range.
Layne throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Layne misses
and Quinn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jay Layne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Layne lands.#CL#
Quinn closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Quinn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Quinn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quinn fails with a takedown attempt.
Layne just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Quinn misses the target.
Quinn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Layne back to the cage. Quinn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Layne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Layne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Layne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Layne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Layne misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Quinn counters by moving into the clinch.
Quinn misses with a punch on the inside.
Layne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Layne stops a takedown attempt from Quinn.
Quinn misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Layne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Layne stuffs the takedown.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quinn throws a nice looking combination but Layne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quinn misses with a double jab.
Layne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quinn manages to avoid it.
Layne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Layne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Quinn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Quinn throws a series of punches but Layne moves out of range.
Quinn moves away from the strike by Layne.
Layne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD#
Quinn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Layne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Layne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quinn is working away from the top position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quinn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Layne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Layne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Quinn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Layne.
Layne throws a leg kick
enabling Quinn to counter with a crisp jab.
Layne throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Quinn counters with a straight right hand.
Quinn throws a series of punches but Layne avoids them all with ease.
Layne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Quinn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Layne lands a front kick.
Quinn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Layne.
Quinn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by Quinn.#KD2#
Layne sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Quinn to the ground! Layne dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Quinn is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quinn tries to hold on but Layne postures up.
Oh Quinn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Layne looking for a guillotine from mount but Quinn is having none of it. #SUB2#
Layne looking for a guillotine from mount but Quinn is having none of it. #SUB2#
Layne looking to secure an arm triangle but Quinn defends it well.
Quinn seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Quinn is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Quinn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Quinn defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Layne.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Layne looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Quinn wants to hold on but Layne pushes him away.
Quinn manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Layne is trying to work for a kimura but Quinn is defending well.
Layne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quinn is holding on to half guard well.#T2##SUB2#
Layne is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Layne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Quinn is just riding it out for now. Layne eventually gives up the hold.
Quinn is concentrating on defense, preventing Layne from advancing position.
Quinn gets back to full guard.
Quinn trying to control the position here.
Layne wants to control from the top but Quinn keeps moving.
Quinn is controlling Layne's posture.#T3#
Quinn looking for a sweep. Not yet Quinn, not yet. #SUB2#
Layne has gone for a leg lock! Quinn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Layne's guard.#REVR#
Quinn trying to control the position from guard on top but Layne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quinn throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Layne is looking for a triangle but Quinn pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Quinn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Layne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Quinn has managed to get both his arms back between Layne's legs - danger averted.
Quinn landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Quinn stands up over Layne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Quinn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Layne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quinn is aware though and is defending well.
Layne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quinn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quinn throwing strikes from guard but Layne blocks nicely.
Quinn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Quinn forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Layne actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Layne is defending against the submission attempts here by Quinn.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Quinn lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Layne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Quinn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Layne misses with an uppercut. Quinn saw that one coming.
Quinn misses with a series of wild punches.
Quinn throws a hook to the side of Layne's head but Layne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quinn swings for the body but Layne moves out of range.
Quinn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Layne cracks Quinn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Quinn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Layne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Layne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Layne has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Quinn misses the shot to the body.
Quinn throws a nice looking combination but Layne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Layne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn ducks under a wild hook from Layne.
Jay Layne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Layne cracks Quinn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Layne avoids the body shot from Quinn.
Quinn misses with a hook.#CL#
Quinn drives through and clinches with Layne against the cage. #T1##BC#
Quinn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Quinn with that takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Quinn. That snapped Layne's head back.
Jay Layne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinn misses with a wild combination.
Quinn shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Quinn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Layne needs to keep his hands up - Quinn had a free shot at his head there.
Quinn defending well as Layne loads up on a big left hand. #KD2#
Layne sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Quinn to the ground! Layne dives into full mount looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Layne working for a submission but Quinn is keeping him at bay.
Quinn tries to lock up and control but Layne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Layne trying to control but Quinn is having none of it.
Jay Layne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Layne avoids the attempt from Quinn to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Layne is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Quinn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Quinn shrugs it off.
Layne looking to control but Quinn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Quinn holds on to Layne as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Layne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Quinn is looking to escape.
Layne avoids the attempt from Quinn to control.#SUB2#
Layne looking to secure an arm triangle but Quinn defends it well.
Quinn is looking to get to half guard.
Billy Quinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB2#
Layne has control of Quinn's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Quinn regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Quinn wants to hold on but Layne pushes him away.#SUB2#
Layne has control of Quinn's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Quinn regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Quinn regains half guard.
Quinn trying to control but Layne postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Quinn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Quinn controlling the position.
Layne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB#
Quinn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Layne is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Quinn keeping moving, preventing Layne from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Layne is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Quinn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Quinn with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Layne can't handle though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Layne!

In his post fight interview, Jay Layne started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Rapid Fight Night 7     
Date:   Mar 01, 2019
#R1#
A solid body kick from Layne.
Tiger is looking to clinch but Layne is avoiding it.
Jay Layne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Layne's waist but Layne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tiger off to one side.
Tiger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tiger tries to clinch up but Layne circles away and keeps his distance.
Layne lands a head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like David Tiger has been cut.
Layne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#
Tiger is rocked!
Layne throws a powerful right kick. Tiger tried to block low but the kick was high! Tiger was taken right off of his feet! Layne jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jay Layne!
Jay Layne bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: GR 4: Kimura vs Kaapio     
Date:   Dec 15, 2018
#R1#
Woodley tries to clinch up but Penguin circles away and keeps his distance.
Penguin tried to counter with a leg kick but Woodley avoided it.
Woodley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Woodley tries to close the distance and clinch but Penguin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Woodley is looking to clinch.
Penguin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Woodley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Penguin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Woodley moves to clinch but Penguin breaks away #TD#
and Penguin counters with a shoot takedown. Woodley fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Woodley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Penguin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Penguin controls the pace.
Penguin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Woodley's head.#SUB2#
Penguin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Penguin content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Penguin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Woodley working for a triangle but Penguin defends it easily.
Woodley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penguin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Penguin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Penguin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Penguin landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Woodley is looking for a triangle but Penguin pushes his legs off easily.
Penguin scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Penguin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Woodley looking for subs off his back but Penguin has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Penguin lands a nice short elbow.
Woodley is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Woodley actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Woodley is defending against the submission attempts here by Penguin.
Penguin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Penguin lands with a punch from half guard.
Penguin lands strikes from half guard.
Penguin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Penguin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Woodley tries to hold on but Penguin pushes him away.
Woodley working to try and regain half guard.
Penguin working the ground and pound effectively.
Penguin landing shots from mount.
Woodley is desperately trying to improve his position but Penguin has a good base and remains in mount.
Penguin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Penguin connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC#
Woodley is rocked!#T4#
Penguin landing strikes from the mount.
Woodley is still in real trouble! Can Penguin finish him?
Woodley tries to hold on but Penguin pushes him away.
Penguin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Woodley's face.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Penguin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Penguin postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Woodley bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Penguin and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nuclear Penguin!
Nuclear Penguin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), into his post fight interview.

 

 
 
 
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