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Event: OFK 83 - Shamrock vs Dacre     
Date:   Apr 24, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Pacheco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Neves is struggling to control the position.
Pacheco tries a body shot but Neves blocks it.
Pacheco misses with the head strike.
Pacheco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pacheco struggles to land a body shot inside as Neves controls his hands.
Pacheco tries to work over Neves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neves tries to pull guard but Pacheco forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pacheco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Neves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pacheco smiles and moves away.
Pacheco misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco connects with the punch.
Neves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Neves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Pacheco drives through and clinches with Neves against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pacheco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pacheco doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Pacheco pushes Neves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pacheco throws a punch but it's blocked by Neves.
Neves tries to pull guard but Pacheco won't allow it.
Pacheco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Neves jumps guard but Pacheco turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pacheco scores with a hook to the body.
Pacheco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Neves prevents a body shot from Pacheco.
A short body shot lands from Pacheco as the two fighters clinch.
Pacheco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neves tries to score a body lock takedown but Pacheco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Neves has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pacheco regains guard immediately.
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.
Neves 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.
Neves forces his way into half guard.
Neves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2##SUB2#
Pacheco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neves pulls his head out easily.
Pacheco trying to hold on to Neves's head to control him but Neves postures up.
Pacheco wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Neves is trying to work for a kimura but Pacheco is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Pacheco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neves trying to mount his opponent but Pacheco defends it. #T3#
Pacheco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Pacheco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pacheco keeping moving, preventing Neves from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pacheco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Neves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Neves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Neves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pacheco trying to keep a closed guard but Neves is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pacheco keeping moving, preventing Neves from controlling successfully.
Neves sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Pacheco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Neves has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pacheco to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Neves is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pacheco pulls down on the head and he's put Neves to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gerardo Pacheco!
After winning the bout, Gerardo Pacheco thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SMASH: Arteta vs Camara     
Date:   Mar 27, 2021
#R1#
Carlos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neves. #CL#
Neves has managed to clinch.
Neves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carlos smiles and moves away.
Carlos leaves Neves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carlos throws a sloppy body shot
and Neves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Carlos misses.
Neves looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carlos is fending him off so far but Neves persists. Nope, Carlos circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Neves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos misses with a few strikes there.
Neves tries to counter by clinching up but Carlos breaks away and moves out of range.
Neves slips a jab and a cross from Carlos .
Neves slips a straight right by Carlos .
Ramon Carlos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neves shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Neves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Neves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carlos misses with a wild body shot.
Carlos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Neves defending well as Carlos loads up on a big left hand.
Carlos swats away the attempt to clinch by Neves.
Carlos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Neves feinted with a counter takedown.
Neves takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Carlos misses the shot to the body.
Carlos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Neves blocks a jab.
Neves tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Carlos manages to circle out of the way.
Carlos throws a lazy right hand but Neves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramon Carlos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neves throws a lazy uppercut
and Carlos counters with a right hand to the body.
Neves throws an overhand right that lands on Carlos 's shoulder, as Carlos tries to avoid the shot.
Neves shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neves has his takedown stuffed
and Carlos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carlos lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlos tries to bum rush Neves with a series of wild strikes but Neves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Neves misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Carlos as he connects with a hook.#T3##TD#
Carlos tries to sprawl but Neves drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Neves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neves throwing shots but Carlos is blocking nicely.
Carlos trying to control here.
Carlos is trying to stand back up but Neves is controlling him
Carlos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Neves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carlos wants to improve his position but Neves is controlling well.
Carlos keeping hold of Neves's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Neves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Carlos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Neves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carlos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carlos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Neves manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Neves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carlos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carlos trying to control the position from guard on top but Neves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Carlos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Carlos .
Carlos misses with a head kick.
Neves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carlos looks to throw the jab but Neves is out of range.
Carlos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Carlos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Neves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carlos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos lands with a kick to the temple. Neves shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Carlos misses with a body shot
and Neves counters with a right hand to the body.
Neves closes the distance and clinches up with Carlos , looking for a takedown. Neves pushes Carlos against the cage but Carlos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Neves misses with a right hand
and Carlos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
A jab from Neves misses.
Carlos throws a series of punches but Neves avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Neves closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Carlos 's guard.

Carlos has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Neves off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Neves shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Carlos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carlos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Neves momentarily.
Carlos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Neves.
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!
Neves slips a jab and a cross from Carlos .
Carlos swinging wildly here. #T2#
Neves ducks under a wild hook from Carlos .
An attempted straight right counter from Neves misses the target.
Neves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carlos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Neves somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Neves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Carlos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Neves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carlos misses with a head kick.
Neves walks into a left hand. #T3#
Neves shoots in for a takedown but Carlos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carlos misses with a head kick.
Carlos scores with a nice right hand.
Carlos throws a series of punches but Neves avoids them all with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Neves.#TD#
Neves shoots in and gets a takedown into Carlos 's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carlos is on top in guard. #REVB#
Neves is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Carlos stands and throws Neves's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Carlos takes a little break here. Neves wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Neves tries to bench press Carlos off him but Carlos keeps the position.
Ramon Carlos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carlos happy to just control the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Carlos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Carlos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neves tries to counter with a takedown but Carlos is quick to defend against it.
Neves slips under a jab from Carlos .
Carlos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Neves.
Ramon Carlos seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Carlos gets caught flat footed, as Neves shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlos keeping moving, preventing Neves from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #ES2#
Carlos wriggles free and stands up.
Neves goes for a double leg but Carlos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carlos continues to drive forward.
Carlos is looking for the big counter here.
Neves has Carlos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carlos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Neves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Carlos misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Carlos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Neves looks to score with a jab to the body but Carlos is just out of range.
Carlos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Neves attempts a counter takedown but Carlos avoids it well and moves away.
Neves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neves closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carlos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Neves takes one to the chin there.
Neves with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carlos counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Carlos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Neves back to the cage. Carlos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Carlos throws a jab when Neves was well out of range.
Neves is looking to clinch but Carlos is avoiding it.
Carlos swats away the attempt to clinch by Neves.
Neves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carlos avoids it really well and circles away.
Carlos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Carlos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carlos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Carlos misses.
Neves attempts a counter takedown but Carlos avoids it well and moves away.
Ramon Carlos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Neves throws a body punch but Carlos moves out of range.
Neves moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCarlos .#TD#
Neves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Carlos sprawls well initially but Neves persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Carlos manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Neves avoids the body shot from Carlos .
Neves appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Neves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carlos .#T4#
Carlos moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlos stuns Neves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carlos misses with an uppercut.
Carlos jabs at Neves's body.
Nice uppercut there from Neves.
The fighters circling - Carlos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Neves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Neves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carlos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Neves to score with a decent uppercut.
Carlos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Neves throwing a counter right hand but Carlos manages to avoid it.
Thiago Neves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Neves is defended easily by Carlos .

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Carlos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Carlos 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Carlos !

After the fight, Ramon Carlos 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: RapidFC Tokyo 38     
Date:   Dec 21, 2019
#R1#
Brown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brown wants it to stay on the feet.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Neves moves away from the strike by Brown.
No luck for Neves with that takedown attempt.
Neves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Neves gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Neves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Neves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neves wants to clinch.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Neves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Neves off to one side.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neves was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Neves tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brown manages to circle out of the way.
Neves is looking to clinch.
Brown swinging wildly here. #T1#
Neves shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Neves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Brown moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Neves feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Neves has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Neves from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Brown has his foot on Neves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Neves works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown wants to hit a switch here but Neves passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brown there!
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.
Neves content just to control the position here.
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown stops Neves from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Neves looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neves controlling his opponent.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
Neves controlling his opponent. #T3#
Neves's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Brown is looking to improve his position but Neves isn't that keen on the idea.
Neves controlling from the full mount.
Neves fails to take his opponent's back.
Neves prevents Brown from getting the reversal.
Neves controlling the pace for now.
Brown is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Neves's attempts to control the action.
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Neves's attempts to control the action.
Brown regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neves controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Billy Brown 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##CL#
Neves clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Neves successfully pulls guard.
Neves keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass. #SUB#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Neves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Neves's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Neves looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily. #SUB#
Neves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Neves working for submissions but it's allowed Brown to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Neves is defending the position. #SUB#
Neves actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Brown is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Neves!
Brown takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Brown has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Neves breaks Brown's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Neves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Neves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Neves sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Neves wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Neves postures up.
Neves trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Neves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Thiago Neves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Neves from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Neves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Neves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brown is trying to keep Neves in close. #SUB2#
Brown has his foot on Neves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Neves works his way back into a safe position though.
Neves stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brown throws a hook but Neves blocks it.
As Brown tries to get set, Neves tries to push him back and clinch up but Brown manages to avoid the attempt.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brown! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Neves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
Billy Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brown takes a swing at Neves's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Neves has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Neves fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Neves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Neves jumps guard but Brown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Neves gets control of Brown's arms and successfully pulls guard. Neves will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Neves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Neves's legs - danger averted.
Brown is pushing down on Neves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Neves is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neves won't allow Brown to pass to mount. #SUB#
Neves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Billy Brown 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#
Neves shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Neves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Neves walks into a jab.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown jabs Neves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Billy Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Neves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Neves wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Neves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown 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.
Neves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Neves is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Brown misses with a looping left.#CL#
Neves has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Neves blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Neves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Neves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neves tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
Neves jumps guard but Brown stands there with Neves around his waist. Neves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown pushes Neves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Neves's head.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neves blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Neves avoids the body shot from Brown.
Neves shoots in but no luck this time.
Brown digs a good hook to Neves's body.
Brown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Neves at a distance.
Neves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Neves shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Neves's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thiago Neves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice cross by Brown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Neves.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Neves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown throws a jab when Neves was well out of range.
Neves gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Neves walks into a stiff left hand from Brown.
Brown misses the jab.
Neves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brown works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Neves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Neves doesn't seem phased though.
Neves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown scores with a nice right hand.
Neves moves to clinch but Brown breaks away
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Neves moves away from the strike by Brown.
As Brown tries to get set, Neves tries to push him back and clinch up but Brown manages to avoid the attempt.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Neves fails with the takedown
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Neves.#T4#
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neves.
Neves wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Neves. Neves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Neves on that attempt.
Brown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Neves. Neves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Billy Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Neves is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown connects with a body shot that sends Neves's belly button to the back.
Brown sizes up Neves with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Neves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Neves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Neves has his takedown stuffed
and Neves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown dips to his left and cracks Neves with an uppercut!
Neves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brown cracks Neves with a right hand to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brown 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30

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

Billy Brown managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 32     
Date:   Nov 09, 2019
#R1##CL#
Neves forces Waters back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Neves pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Neves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Waters defends well.#SUB#
Neves is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Waters got a little sloppy there for a moment and Neves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Waters has managed to get both his arms back between Neves's legs - danger averted.
Waters is fighting to break Neves's control of his arms but Neves is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Neves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Waters is looking to work some ground and pound but Neves has wrist control.
Neves has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Waters trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Neves is looking for a triangle but Waters pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Waters has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Neves to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Waters is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Neves pulls down on the head and he's put Waters to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thiago Neves!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Thiago Neves waved his t-shirt featuring FIGHTSPORT Apparel™'s logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: RapidFC 48     
Date:   Oct 12, 2019
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Neves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Neves is out of range.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Neves's head back.
Neves tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith tries to bum rush Neves with a series of wild strikes but Neves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Neves instigates a clinch. #TD#
Neves decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Neves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Neves has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Neves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith postures up. #T1#
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Neves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith works over Neves with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Neves's head.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Neves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Neves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Neves is looking for a sweep.
Neves is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Neves struggling a bit here.
Neves is looking for a sweep.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
Neves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Neves struggling a bit here.
Neves tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position. #T3#
Neves is working hard here to advance position.
Smith working away.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Smith grinds an elbow into Neves's temple.
Neves wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith controlling the position.
Smith is chipping away with strikes.
Smith lands an elbow.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#
Neves is rocked!
Neves gets back to half guard.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Neves actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Oh Neves is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Neves's head.
Smith lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Neves! More strikes land and this one is all over! Smith jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!

 

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 25     
Date:   Sep 21, 2019
#R1#
Neves closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bjornsson counters with a nice body shot.
Bjornsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bjornsson throws an overhand right that lands on Neves's shoulder, as Neves tries to avoid the shot.
Neves tries to clinch but Bjornsson moves away
and Bjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bjornsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Neves tries to clinch up but Bjornsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Neves wants to clinch but Bjornsson slips to the side
and Bjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Neves tries to clinch up but Bjornsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Bjornsson throwing a counter right hand but Neves manages to avoid it.
Neves tries to clinch up
and Bjornsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bjornsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Neves moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neves tries to pull guard but Bjornsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Neves drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Neves fails to pull guard.
Neves is trying to pull guard but Bjornsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Litill Bjornsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Neves.
Bjornsson throws a head punch that misses.
Neves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bjornsson walks away with a smile on his face. Neves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bjornsson jabs Neves right on the nose. Neves blinks but takes it well.
Neves closes the distance but Bjornsson moves to the side
and Bjornsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bjornsson lands a right hook to the body.
Bjornsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjornsson. Neves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bjornsson throws a body punch but Neves moves out of range.
Neves tries to clinch but Bjornsson moves away
and Bjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Neves tries to clinch up.
Bjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neves was well out of range. Poor timing from Bjornsson.
Neves tries to counter by closing the distance.
Neves wants to clinch up but Bjornsson keeps it at a distance.
Neves tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bjornsson counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Neves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjornsson throws out the jab.
Neves is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bjornsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neves manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Neves has closed the distance and engaged Bjornsson in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjornsson lands with a light punch inside.
Neves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bjornsson to keep the fight standing.
Neves tries to pull guard but Bjornsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Neves drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Neves jumps into guard, dragging Bjornsson to the mat.
Bjornsson pushing down on Neves's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bjornsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neves keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Neves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bjornsson pulls his head out easily.
Neves is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Bjornsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Neves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Neves works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Neves working for submissions but it's allowed Bjornsson to get to half guard.
Neves is trying to maintain the position but Bjornsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Bjornsson controlling the action here.
Neves is looking to control Bjornsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Neves avoid being mounted?
Neves felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bjornsson is controlling the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bjornsson works his way into side control. #T4#
Neves is trying to control Bjornsson's posture but Bjornsson avoids it.
Neves gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Neves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bjornsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Neves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bjornsson is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Litill Bjornsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Neves on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Neves wants to clinch but Bjornsson slips to the side
and Bjornsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thiago Neves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Neves is just out of range.
Bjornsson stuns Neves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Neves wants to clinch but Bjornsson slips to the side
and Bjornsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neves wants to clinch
and Bjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
Neves looks to clinch
and Bjornsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bjornsson cracks Neves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#
Neves is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neves closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Bjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Neves is still on wobbly legs! Can Bjornsson finish him?
Bjornsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bjornsson scores with a counter punch that sends Neves to the canvas! Bjornsson smells blood - he's punishing Neves with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Neves has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Litill Bjornsson!
Litill Bjornsson retains his lightweight title!
Litill Bjornsson 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: RapidFC 41     
Date:   Aug 24, 2019
#R1#
Xavier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neves.
Neves moves in looking to clinch but Xavier pushes him off.#CL2#
Xavier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Neves jumps guard but Xavier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Neves being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Neves pulls Xavier into guard.
Neves seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Neves has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Xavier doesn't defend quickly enough and Neves has managed to lock this one up! Can Xavier escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Neves on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thiago Neves!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Thiago Neves made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: RapidFC 37     
Date:   Jul 27, 2019
#R1#
Neves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ambe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ambe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Ambe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Neves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Neves fails to pull guard.
Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Neves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ambe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe has him pressed against the cage.
Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Neves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambe controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ambe smiles and moves away.
Ambe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Neves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Ambe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Neves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ambe swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Ambe moves into the clinch.
Ambe pushes Neves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ambe stalling the fight.
Ambe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe has him pressed against the cage.
Neves fails to pull guard.
Neves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ambe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Neves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Neves jumps guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ambe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Neves jumps guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Neves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Neves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ambe walks away with a smile on his face. Neves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Neves clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Neves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ambe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Neves up against the cage.
Ambe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Neves jumps guard but Ambe stands there with Neves around his waist. Neves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Neves tries to pull guard but Ambe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Neves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ambe trying to land knees to the body.
Neves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ambe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Neves jumps guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Neves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ambe to keep the fight standing.
Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe has him pressed against the cage.
Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ambe lands with a light punch inside.
Ambe is struggling to control the position.
Neves fails to pull guard.
Neves tries to pull guard but Ambe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ambe.
Ambe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Neves fails to pull guard.
Ambe lands a left hand.
Ambe slowing the pace effectively.
The referee calls for Ambe to work.
Neves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ambe walks away with a smile on his face. Neves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Ambe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Neves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ambe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Neves is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ambe has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Marijuana Gardens. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neves is looking to regain half guard here but Ambe keeps moving and retains side control.
Ambe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ambe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ambe moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neves tries to hold on but Ambe postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ambe wants to control the pace but Neves is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Neves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Neves is bucking up trying to escape but Ambe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Neves tries to lock up and control but Ambe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scar Ambe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Neves gets tackled into the cage by Ambe. Ambe maintains the clinch.
Neves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Neves tries to pull guard but Ambe won't allow it.
Ambe lands a hook that snaps the head of Neves backwards.
Ambe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ambe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neves backwards.
Neves jumps guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Neves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ambe lands with a short shot to the head.
Ambe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neves backwards.
Neves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Neves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ambe to keep the fight standing.
Ambe working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neves.
Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Ambe breaks from the clinch.
Ambe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Neves on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Ambe has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Neves jumps guard but Ambe stands there with Neves around his waist. Neves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neves.
Neves takes a shot to the head.
Neves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Neves tries to pull guard but Ambe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ambe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
Neves fails to pull guard. #TD#
Neves jumps guard and drags Ambe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Neves looking for a guillotine here but Ambe defends easily.
Ambe is stalling in the full guard.
Ambe is in close to Neves's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Ambe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neves is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Neves has his foot on Ambe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ambe works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Neves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ambe defends well.
Ambe stays in close to Neves's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Neves has his foot on Ambe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ambe works his way back into a safe position though.
Ambe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ambe trying to control but Neves is working from the bottom.
Neves being controlled here, momentarily.
Ambe landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Neves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ambe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Neves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ambe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Neves is looking for a triangle but Ambe pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Neves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ambe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ambe with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Neves working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ambe has passed into half guard!
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. Ambe connects with a nice short shot to Neves's temple.
Ambe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ambe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Scar Ambe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ambe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Neves looking for submissions off his back.
Neves taking some punishment here, with Ambe in his half guard.
Ambe winds up and cracks Neves with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scar Ambe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Neves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Neves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Ambe instigates a clinch.
Ambe misses with the head strike.
Ambe scores with a shoulder strike.
Ambe lands a shoulder strike.
Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ambe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neves backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
Neves letting Ambe take a breather here.
Neves fails to pull guard.
Neves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ambe walks away with a smile on his face. Neves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Neves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe jabs at Neves's body.
Ambe digs a good body shot into Neves's ribs.
Neves is looking to clinch.
Ambe is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Neves tries to clinch but Ambe moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ambe! But no joy.#CL2#
Ambe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neves tries to pull guard but Ambe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Neves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ambe smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Neves gets tackled into the cage by Ambe. Ambe maintains the clinch.
Neves jumps guard but Ambe stands there with Neves around his waist. Neves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ambe has Neves pushed against the cage.
Neves tries to pull guard but Ambe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe has him pressed against the cage.
Neves tries to pull guard but Ambe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ambe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Neves blocks an uppercut.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Neves.
Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Neves.
Thiago Neves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ambe lands with a right to the head.
Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe has him pressed against the cage.
Neves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ambe.
Ambe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ambe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Scar Ambe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scar Ambe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Neves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ambe walks away with a smile on his face. Neves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Ambe gets a clinch.
Neves jumps guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Neves drags the fight down to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ambe is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Ambe connects with a couple of short punches.
Ambe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Neves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ambe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Neves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Neves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ambe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Ambe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ambe passes Neves's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Neves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ambe is controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scar Ambe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ambe 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scar Ambe!

As Scar Ambe got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Fuck why not james smith again?'.

 

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 11     
Date:   Jun 15, 2019
#R1##CL#
Neves clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Neves gets control of Uzdenov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Neves will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Uzdenov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Neves looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Uzdenov is defending well. Neves quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Uzdenov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Neves celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Neves!
Thiago Neves took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Some 24: Lodovico - Westcutt     
Date:   May 18, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Neves darts in and clinches Kaiba up against the cage.#TD2#
Neves drags the fight down to the ground.
Kaiba forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Kaiba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Neves has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Neves looking for submissions off his back.
Neves trying to hold on to Kaiba's head to control him but Kaiba postures up.
Neves is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kaiba is staying active.#SUB2#
Neves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neves felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kaiba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Neves has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Neves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Neves looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Kaiba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Neves has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neves controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Neves actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kaiba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neves tries to get to full guard but Kaiba has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Neves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaiba pulls his head out easily. #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.
Neves is pressing down on Kaiba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Neves pulls Kaiba in close to prevent any damage.
Kaiba trying to stand up but can't free himself from Neves's guard.
Kaiba throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaiba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Neves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaiba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kaiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Neves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Neves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaiba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaiba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaiba throwing strikes from guard but Neves blocks nicely. #T3#
Kaiba with a nice head shot there.
Kaiba trying to control but Neves is working from the bottom.
Neves working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Neves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaiba defends well.#SUB2#
Neves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Neves looking for a guillotine here but Kaiba defends easily.
Neves keeping moving, preventing Kaiba from controlling successfully.
Kaiba advances to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Neves is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaiba. #SUB2#
Neves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaiba pulls his head out easily.
Neves is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaiba seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kaiba is looking to advance position but Neves won't allow it. #SUB#
Kaiba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Neves sees it coming and defends easily.
Neves gets back to full guard.
Neves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T5#
Kaiba trying to control but Neves is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Neves is looking for a triangle but Kaiba pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Neves looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kaiba has picked Neves up and slammed him! Neves can't keep hold of the triangle and Kaiba manages to pass to side control!
Neves is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Neves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Neves manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kaiba trying to mount his opponent but Neves defends it. #SUB2#
Neves looking for submissions off his back.
Kaiba takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T6##SUB#
Kaiba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Neves defends it well. #SUB#
Kaiba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kaiba is looking to take a break and control but Neves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Neves actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kaiba is looking for a kimura but Neves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kaiba to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Neves actively working from the bottom here.
Kaiba trying to control from half guard but Neves is working away. #T7##SUB#
Kaiba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neves regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Neves is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kaiba throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Neves's body to avoid the submission. Neves has instead reached around Kaiba's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Neves arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thiago Neves!
Thiago Neves managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bee Krazy , into his post fight interview.
The defeated Seto Kaiba had this to say: 'This guys a competitor for sure... can't wait to see how long he runs.'.

 

Event: RFC Aloha Hawaii 5     
Date:   Apr 27, 2019
#R1#
Stallion throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Neves has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Stallion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Neves has Stallion up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Stallion's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Neves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stallion just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Stallion breaks the clinch.
Neves 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.
Stallion misses with an uppercut.
Neves moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Stallion gets tackled into the cage by Neves. Neves maintains the clinch.
Neves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Neves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Neves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neves jumps guard but Stallion stands there with Neves around his waist. Neves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Stallion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stallion has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neves.
Neves takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stallion throws a jab but it's blocked by Neves. #CL#
Neves moves into the clinch.
Neves tries to pull guard but Stallion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Neves tries to pull guard but Stallion holds him up against the cage and eventually Neves drops back down to his feet.
Stallion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Neves tries to pull guard but Stallion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Neves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stallion's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Stallion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stallion looks to land a right hand but Neves moved out of range.
Stallion looks to land a right hand but Neves moved out of range.
As Stallion tries to get set, Neves tries to push him back and clinch up but Stallion manages to avoid the attempt.
Stallion lands with a shot to the body.
Neves is looking to clinch.
Neves on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stallion cracks Neves with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stallion throws a big shot that misses.
Stallion misses the jab.
Neves is looking to counter the offense by Stallion and move into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Stallion looks to score with a jab to the body but Neves is just out of range.
As Stallion tries to get set, Neves tries to push him back and clinch up but Stallion manages to avoid the attempt.
Neves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stallion digs a good hook to Neves's body.
Neves ducks under a wild hook from Stallion.#CL#
Neves darts in and clinches Stallion up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stallion smiles and moves away.
Stallion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Neves wants to clinch up but Stallion keeps it at a distance.
Neves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stallion.
Stallion lands a nice shot that snaps Neves's head back.
Stallion misses with a wild combination.
Stallion connects with the punch.
Neves wants to clinch up but Stallion keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Stallion lands an impressive looking overhand right. Neves doesn't seem phased though.
Neves tries to clinch but Stallion moves out of range.
Neves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stallion.
Neves is looking to counter the offense by Stallion and move into the clinch.#T3##CL#
Neves has closed the distance and engaged Stallion in a clinch.
Neves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stallion just stands there and leans against the cage.
Neves fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Stallion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Neves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Neves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stallion misses with an uppercut.
Stallion lands with a cross.
Neves is looking to clinch but Stallion is avoiding it.
Neves moves forwards but Stallion connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#
Neves is rocked!
Neves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oh Neves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stallion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Neves wants to clinch but Stallion slips to the side
and Stallion counters with a left right combination that sends Neves crashing to the mat - Stallion wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Neves out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Stallion!
Harvey Stallion is the new lightweight champion!
Harvey Stallion decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

 

Event: RapidFC 21     
Date:   Apr 06, 2019
#R1##CL#
Neves drives through and clinches with Maldonado against the cage.
Neves takes a shot to the head.
Neves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maldonado to keep the fight standing.
Maldonado wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Neves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maldonado just stands there and leans against the cage.
Neves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maldonado smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Neves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Maldonado lands an impressive looking overhand right. Neves doesn't seem phased though.
Maldonado swats away the attempt to clinch by Neves.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maldonado misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves fails to pull guard.
Maldonado misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maldonado.#BC2#
Maldonado breaks from the clinch.
Maldonado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Neves's head.
Neves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Neves takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Maldonado pushes Neves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maldonado is trying to force a seperation but Neves has the dominant position.
Maldonado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Neves fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Neves pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Maldonado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Neves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Neves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maldonado wants to stand but Neves is controlling his posture from full guard.
Maldonado must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Maldonado has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Neves to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Maldonado is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Neves pulls down on the head and he's put Maldonado to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thiago Neves!
Thiago Neves retains his lightweight title!
Thiago Neves took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, RESISTANCE for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: RapidFC 18     
Date:   Mar 16, 2019
#R1##CL#
Neves closes the distance and pushes Whishermann back into the cage.#TD#
Neves jumps into guard, dragging Whishermann to the mat. #SUB#
Neves working for a triangle but Whishermann defends it easily.
Whishermann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neves is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Neves has his foot on Whishermann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whishermann works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Neves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whishermann wants to control from the top but Neves keeps moving.
Neves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Neves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whishermann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whishermann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Whishermann tries to free his leg and advance position but Neves is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Neves has his foot on Whishermann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whishermann works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Neves is looking for a triangle but Whishermann pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Neves looking for a guillotine here but Whishermann defends easily. #SUB#
Neves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Neves throws his legs up looking for a submission but Whishermann uses it to pass to side control. #T2#
Neves is looking to regain half guard here but Whishermann keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Neves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Neves takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Whishermann gets to mount! Neves was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Whishermann takes Neves's back.
Whishermann doesn't have the hooks in and Neves manages to turn into his guard. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Neves forces his way into half guard.
Neves is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Whishermann! #SUB#
Neves swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Whishermann is now in Neves's guard. A big mistake from Neves there, giving up the dominant position!
Neves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neves 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.#SUB#
Neves looking for a guillotine here but Whishermann defends easily. #SUB#
Neves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whishermann is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Whishermann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Neves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whishermann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Neves wants to sweep here but Whishermann controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Neves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whishermann trying to control but Neves is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Neves dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Neves forces Whishermann back against the cage and clinches.
Neves jumps guard but Whishermann turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Neves successfully pulls guard.
Neves is trying to control the position but Whishermann postures up. #SUB#
Neves isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Whishermann stacks Neves 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 Whishermann!
Neves is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whishermann trying to control the action but Neves is working from the bottom.
Whishermann might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Neves haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Neves gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Neves looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Neves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Whishermann is pressing down on Neves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Neves is holding on for now. #SUB#
Neves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Whishermann stalling.
Neves trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Whishermann manages to pass to mount!
Neves regains half guard.
Neves is trying to maintain the position but Whishermann is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Whishermann is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Neves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whishermann pulls his head out easily.
Neves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whishermann can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Neves looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Neves actively working from the bottom here.
Neves is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Neves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neves trying to control here.
Neves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Neves.
Neves seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Whishermann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Neves has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Whishermann doesn't defend quickly enough and Neves has managed to lock this one up! Can Whishermann escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Neves on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thiago Neves!
Thiago Neves retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Thiago Neves thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: RapidFC 14     
Date:   Feb 16, 2019
#R1#
Smith feints a jab promting Neves to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Neves slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Neves at a distance. #TD#
Neves gets the takedown into side control.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Neves keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith is still trying to improve position.
Neves landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Neves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Neves 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#
Neves looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB#
Neves has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Smith is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Neves yanks on the arm and Smith is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Neves.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Neves!
Thiago Neves retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Thiago Neves 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: RapidFC 12     
Date:   Feb 02, 2019
#R1#
Lothbrok fails with a takedown attempt.
Neves unleashes a big counter combination but Lothbrok bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lothbrok looks to score with a jab to the body but Neves is just out of range.
Neves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lothbrok misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Neves counters with a shoot takedown. Lothbrok fights it but they end up in guard.
Lothbrok is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lothbrok keeping moving, preventing Neves from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lothbrok wants to reverse the position here. Neves has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Lothbrok is forced to tap! Lothbrok looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Thiago Neves! Thiago Neves retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Thiago Neves 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: RFC NYE     
Date:   Dec 31, 2018
#R1#
Spriggins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Neves scores with a takedown into Spriggins's guard.#ES#
Spriggins is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Neves presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Neves can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Neves is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Spriggins can't fight it off and eventually Neves manages to take the fight to the floor. Spriggins looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Neves drops back looking for a leg! Spriggins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spriggins manages to kick Neves off! Neves jumps back into Spriggins's guard.
Spriggins is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Spartans Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Spriggins wants to stand and escape but Neves is having none of it. #SUB2#
Neves 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. #SUB2#
Neves drops back looking for a leg! Spriggins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spriggins manages to kick Neves off! Neves jumps back into Spriggins's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Neves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Neves trying to control but Spriggins is working from the bottom.
Neves stops Spriggins from standing up.
Spriggins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Neves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Neves 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. #SUB2#
Neves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spriggins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Neves is controlling him. #T2#
Neves wants to control from the top but Spriggins keeps moving.
Neves stops Spriggins from standing up. #SUB2#
Neves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Neves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Neves drops back looking for a leg! Spriggins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spriggins manages to kick Neves off! Neves jumps back into Spriggins's guard.
Spriggins keeping moving, preventing Neves from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Neves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Neves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spriggins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Neves is controlling him. #T3#
Neves is in close to Spriggins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Neves throwing strikes from guard but Spriggins blocks nicely.
Neves won't allow Spriggins to get back to his feet.
Neves slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Neves has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Spriggins defend it? Neves steps over the head and cranks it - Spriggins is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Neves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Neves!
Thiago Neves is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Thiago Neves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: RapidFC 7     
Date:   Dec 22, 2018
#R1#
Stancu is looking to clinch but Neves is avoiding it. #TD#
Neves looking to score a takedown here. Stancu is defending well but Neves drives through and ends up in Stancu's guard.
Stancu is wriggling around but Neves manages to pass to half guard.
Stancu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Neves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REVB##SUB#
Neves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stancu defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Neves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Neves seems to be working for a kimura but Stancu defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Neves is looking for a kimura but Stancu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Neves to get the leverage.
Stancu is refusing to be controlled, as Neves sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Neves is working for a submission of some sort.
Neves trying to control the action but Stancu is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Neves has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Stancu defend it? Neves steps over the head and cranks it - Stancu is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Neves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Neves!
During a confident post fight interview, Thiago Neves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: TWGC 23 (145lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Dec 08, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pene Molto Grande (ranked 4547 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhan Dhelan (ranked 2319 p4p, 0 weight class). Molto Grande comes into the arena with Questa nostra stupida canzone d'amore blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.




165 cm
25 yrs
155 lbs



150 cm
24 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pene Molto Grande! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zhan Dhelan!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and William Gold.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dhelan tries to clinch but Molto Grande is having none of it.
Molto Grande appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dhelan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dhelan moves in looking to clinch but Molto Grande pushes him off.

Dhelan moves into the clinch successfully.

Molto Grande has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dhelan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Molto Grande (4) vs (0) Dhelan

Molto Grande looking for the RNC.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dhelan is looking to improve his position.
Dhelan gets back to full guard.
Dhelan 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhelan keeping moving, preventing Molto Grande from controlling successfully.
Dhelan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Molto Grande's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Molto Grande (4) vs (2) Dhelan

Molto Grande is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Molto Grande is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dhelan defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Molto Grande working for submissions but it's allowed Dhelan to get to half guard.
Dhelan tries to pass to full mount but Molto Grande defends it.

Dhelan seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan wants to pass to mount but Molto Grande is defending the position.

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

Molto Grande looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Molto Grande looking for submissions off his back.
Molto Grande looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dhelan is pressing down on Molto Grande's thigh, looking to free his foot. Molto Grande is holding on for now.
Molto Grande moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molto Grande can't keep his opponent in guard - Dhelan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Molto Grande actively working from the bottom here.

Dhelan is working for a kimura but Molto Grande is defending it quite comfortably.
Molto Grande tries to get to full guard but Dhelan has control of the leg.
Dhelan is looking to advance position but Molto Grande won't allow it.

Molto Grande is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Dhelan has latched onto it... Big trouble! Dhelan pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Molto Grande is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Dhelan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zhan Dhelan!
In his post fight interview, Zhan Dhelan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: QFC Tournament 885 Round 4     
Date:   Nov 24, 2018
#R1#
Paul works over Molto Grande's head and body with a nice combination.
Molto Grande will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aaron Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
Molto Grande drives through with a takedown into Paul's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Molto Grande slips nicely into half guard.
Paul is trying to stand back up but Molto Grande is controlling him #SUB2#
Molto Grande is working for a kimura but Paul is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Molto Grande maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Paul could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Molto Grande has cracked it and Paul is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Molto Grande!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pene Molto Grande!

 

Event: QFC Tournament 885 Round 3     
Date:   Nov 23, 2018
#R1#
Butthead misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Butthead misses with a takedown attempt - Molto Grande sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Butthead shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Molto Grande sprawls well. Molto Grande wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Butthead gets slowly back to his feet.
Pene Molto Grande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beavis Butthead.
Butthead shoots in looking for a takedown but Molto Grande manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Butthead's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Butthead shoots in but Molto Grande avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Butthead gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Molto Grande counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molto Grande trying to control but Butthead is working from the bottom.
Molto Grande loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Molto Grande 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.
Butthead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Molto Grande's guard. #REVB##T1#
Butthead connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Molto Grande is looking for a triangle but Butthead pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butthead works over Molto Grande with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Molto Grande is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Butthead is aware though and is defending well.
Butthead content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Molto Grande is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Molto Grande seems to be working for a kimura but Butthead defends the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Butthead can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Butthead is defending against the submission attempts here by Molto Grande. #SUB#
Molto Grande is looking for a kimura here. #T2##SUB#
Molto Grande is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Molto Grande is trying to control the action in half guard but Butthead is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Butthead regains full guard. Nicely done.
Molto Grande throws a big right hand that misses.
Butthead pulls Molto Grande in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Molto Grande is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Butthead is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Butthead has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Butthead lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3##SUB#
Molto Grande looking for a guillotine here but Butthead defends easily.
Butthead lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Butthead cracks Molto Grande with a solid left hand.
Butthead postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Butthead scoring with some ground and pound.
Butthead content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Butthead is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Butthead is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Butthead landing with the ground and pound.
Molto Grande lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Molto Grande is pushing down on Butthead's leg trying to pass to half guard. Butthead is fighting to maintain full guard but Molto Grande has managed to sneak the leg through.
Butthead moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Molto Grande throwing strikes from guard but Butthead blocks nicely.
Molto Grande throwing strikes from guard but Butthead blocks nicely.
Molto Grande trying to control the position from guard on top but Butthead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Molto Grande wants to pass the guard but Butthead is keeping the position.
Molto Grande prevents Butthead from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butthead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Molto Grande is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pene Molto Grande dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Butthead with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Molto Grande counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Molto Grande.
Butthead avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Molto Grande wants to control from the top but Butthead keeps moving.
Molto Grande throws an elbow that misses. Butthead uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Molto Grande's guard. Nice move by Butthead!#REVB#
Butthead is in close to Molto Grande's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Butthead postures up and lands a big shot to Molto Grande's brow. #SUB#
Molto Grande is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Butthead is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Butthead is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butthead postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Molto Grande has momentary wrist control but Butthead slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Molto Grande working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Butthead doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Butthead manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Butthead content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Butthead working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Butthead connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Molto Grande is looking for a triangle but Butthead pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Molto Grande is looking for a triangle but Butthead pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Butthead's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Butthead with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Butthead is working Molto Grande over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Butthead chips away with some ground and pound.
Butthead working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Butthead content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Butthead cracks Molto Grande with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Molto Grande looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Butthead distracts Molto Grande with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Molto Grande has momentary wrist control but Butthead slips an elbow through the middle.
Butthead stands up over Molto Grande, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Butthead with a nice head shot there.
Butthead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Molto Grande swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Butthead is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Butthead scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Molto Grande looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Butthead makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Butthead connects with a couple of short punches.
Molto Grande has momentary wrist control but Butthead slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Butthead's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Butthead postures up and lands a big shot to Molto Grande's brow.
Butthead works over Molto Grande with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Molto Grande looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beavis Butthead has got the better of the ground game so far.
Butthead landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Molto Grande throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Butthead's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Butthead postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Butthead is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Molto Grande looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Butthead must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Butthead is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butthead connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Molto Grande working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Butthead doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Butthead manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Butthead chips away with some ground and pound.
Butthead works over Molto Grande with some ground and pound from guard.
Butthead is working Molto Grande over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Butthead is working Molto Grande over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Butthead working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Butthead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Butthead chips away with some ground and pound.
Butthead lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Butthead cracks Molto Grande with a solid left hand.
Molto Grande has momentary wrist control but Butthead slips an elbow through the middle.
Molto Grande has momentary wrist control but Butthead slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Butthead keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Molto Grande's head.
Butthead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Butthead works over Molto Grande with some ground and pound from guard.
Butthead is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Butthead works over Molto Grande with some ground and pound from guard.
Butthead connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Butthead has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Molto Grande to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Butthead is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Molto Grande pulls down on the head and he's put Butthead to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pene Molto Grande!

 

Event: QFC Tournament 885 Round 2     
Date:   Nov 22, 2018
#R1#
Villa Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Molto Grande circles away.
Molto Grande with the counter takedown but Villa Jr avoids it easily.
Villa Jr lands a head shot.
Molto Grande wants to clinch but Villa Jr slips to the side
and Villa Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Villa Jr forces Molto Grande back against the cage and clinches.
Villa Jr is struggling to control the position.
Molto Grande drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Villa Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villa Jr stalling in the clinch but Molto Grande improves position.
Molto Grande tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Villa Jr smiles and moves away.
Villa Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Francisco Villa Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Molto Grande doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Villa Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Francisco Villa Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pene Molto Grande.
Villa Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Molto Grande off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot by Villa Jr.
Villa Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Molto Grande under the eye.
Villa Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Villa Jr jabs Molto Grande right on the nose. Molto Grande blinks but takes it well.
Villa Jr scores with the left hand. Molto Grande knows he should have avoided that one.
Villa Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Villa Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Molto Grande doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Villa Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Villa Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Villa Jr lands with a straight right. Molto Grande didn't see that one coming.#T3##CL#
Villa Jr rushes Molto Grande and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Villa Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Left hook, right uppercut from Villa Jr.
Villa Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD2#
Molto Grande shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Molto Grande was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Molto Grande has hold of Villa Jr's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Villa Jr tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Molto Grande cranks the arm and Villa Jr screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Villa Jr, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pene Molto Grande!

 

Event: QFC Tournament 885 Round 1     
Date:   Nov 21, 2018
#R1#
Wiggly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Molto Grande circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wiggly or perhaps it was just good defense by Molto Grande, which made it look bad.
Wiggly looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Molto Grande is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piggly Wiggly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiggly shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Molto Grande eats them both and turns towards Wiggly to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molto Grande stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Molto Grande wants it to stay on the feet.
Molto Grande defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wiggly.
Wiggly tries to clinch up but Molto Grande circles away and keeps his distance.
Wiggly scores with a head kick. Molto Grande tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Molto Grande. #SUB2#
Molto Grande has hold of Wiggly's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Wiggly tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Molto Grande cranks the arm and Wiggly screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Wiggly, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pene Molto Grande!

 

 
 
 
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