Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 312 Kersikov vs Carioni
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Carioni misses the target.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Carioni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov slips a jab from Carioni.
Carioni misses with a hook
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Carioni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Carioni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Carioni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carioni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Carioni saw that one coming.
Carioni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carioni swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Carioni throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Kersikov counters with a nice right hand that sends Carioni toppling to the canvas! Carioni scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kersikov finish him?!#ROC#Carioni is rocked!
Kersikov is stalking Carioni. Carioni circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Kersikov, and it's lights out! Carioni really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boyko Kersikov!
Boyko Kersikov retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Boyko Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 192
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
A lazy left from Carioni finds it's target.
Carioni misses with a body shot
and Adderley counters with a straight right hand.
Carioni is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adderley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carioni throws a hook but Adderley avoids it easily.
Carioni looks to throw the jab but Adderley is out of range.
Carioni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adderley.
Adderley counters with a body kick.
Carioni misses with a shot to the body
letting Adderley counter with a right hand.
Carioni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adderley.
Carioni misses the jab.
Carioni misses with a body shot.
Carioni misses with a lunging right hand
and Adderley counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Carioni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Adderley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Carioni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adderley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Adderley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Adderley tries to close the distance and clinch but Carioni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adderley wants to clinch up but Carioni keeps it at a distance.
Carioni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carioni misses with a left hand
and Adderley counters with a stiff right hand.
Carioni throws a sloppy head kick
and Adderley counters with a right hand to the body.
Carioni throws out a loose jab but Adderley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioni just misses with a punch to the body.
Carioni throws an overhand right that lands on Adderley's shoulder, as Adderley tries to avoid the shot.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand
and Adderley counters with a straight right hand.
Carioni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adderley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Carioni. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adderley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Carioni throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carioni misses the jab.
Adderley throws out a loose jab but Carioni uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Adderley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Adderley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adderley tries to land a knee to the head but Carioni blocks with his arms.
Adderley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adderley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adderley throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Carioni manages to break the clinch.
Carioni just misses with a punch to the body.
Adderley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carioni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Carioni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adderley is looking for the big counter here.
Adderley avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Adderley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adderley throws a right and a left that Carioni avoids nicely.
Adderley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carioni throws a poor cross that misses
and Adderley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adderley tries to clinch up.
Carioni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adderley.
Adderley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carioni lands with a straight right. Adderley didn't see that one coming.
Adderley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carioni had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Carioni connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adderley's hands.
Carioni missing with a left hand there. Adderley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adderley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Carioni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Adderley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Carioni looks to land a right hand but Adderley moved out of range.
Adderley takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Carioni tries to keep at a distance but Adderley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Carioni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adderley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carioni.
Adderley tries a quick counter leg kick but Carioni is wise to it.
Adderley scores with a hook.
A big right from Carioni misses.
Adderley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carioni momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carioni. Adderley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carioni misses with a looping left.
Carioni throws a hook but Adderley blocks it.
Adderley throws a big counter head kick but Carioni avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Carioni gets tackled into the cage by Adderley. Adderley maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rodrigo Carioni will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Carioni misses with a hook. Adderley ducked under it nicely.
Adderley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carioni misses with a hook. Adderley ducked under it nicely.
Adderley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carioni swings for the body but Adderley moves out of range.
Carioni throws a lazy right hand but Adderley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carioni swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Adderley to counter with a crisp jab.
Carioni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adderley moves away.
Carioni scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adderley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carioni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Carioni.
A telegraphed right hand from Carioni misses the target.
Carioni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Carioni lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Adderley falls backwards - clearly groggy! Carioni dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Carioni!
Rodrigo Carioni retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Rodrigo Carioni 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: ENIGMA 188
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
ONeill takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carioni throws a series of punches but ONeill moves out of range.
ONeill misses with a left hand
and Carioni counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Dempsey ONeill has been cut.
Carioni throws a jab but it's blocked by ONeill.
Carioni misses with a wild body shot.
ONeill scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
ONeill misses with an uppercut
and Carioni counters with a left to the body.
ONeill drops his hands momentarily and Carioni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carioni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
ONeill takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from ONeill is predictable there
and Carioni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carioni thows a left - swing and a miss!
ONeill misses with a head kick.
ONeill connects with a solid leg kick.
Carioni throws a looping overhand right but ONeill ducks down to avoid it.
As Carioni looks to move away, ONeill throws a big counter combo but Carioni just gets out of the way.
Carioni throws a looping overhand right but ONeill ducks down to avoid it. #KD2#
Carioni lands a big uppercut and ONeill crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but ONeill looks OK. Carioni waves ONeill back to his feet!
ONeill looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Carioni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Carioni misses.
ONeill thows a leg kick but Carioni checks it #KD2#
and Carioni counters with a crisp right hand that drops ONeill! Carioni lets ONeill back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#ONeill is rocked!
Carioni darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! ONeill's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Carioni before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodrigo Carioni!
Rodrigo Carioni is the new super heavyweight champion!
Rodrigo Carioni decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 186
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Pierre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#It looks like George Pierre has been cut.
Pierre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carioni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pierre 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.
Carioni lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheers as Carioni lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pierre doesn't seem phased though.
Pierre tries to clinch but Carioni moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Carioni.
Pierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carioni.
Pierre throws a looping overhand right but Carioni ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pierre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Pierre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carioni connects with a looping right hand.
Carioni has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pierre is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pierre walks into a left hand. #ROC2#Pierre is rocked!#CUT2#George Pierre's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carioni sprawls well. Carioni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pierre gets slowly back to his feet.
Carioni works Pierre's body with a nice hook.#KD2#
Carioni lands a left and a right that send Pierre crashing to the mat, dazed. Carioni thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Pierre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pierre tries to clinch up but Carioni circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Pierre tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Carioni counters with a crisp right that sends Pierre to the canvas! Carioni follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Carioni!
A very excited looking Rodrigo Carioni 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: ENIGMA 184
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Bollomard gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#It looks like Jacques Bollomard has been cut.
Bollomard slips a straight right by Carioni.
Carioni throws a hook to the side of Bollomard's head but Bollomard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carioni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carioni looks to score with a jab to the body but Bollomard is just out of range.
Bollomard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bollomard tries to clinch but Carioni is having none of it.
Bollomard slips under a jab from Carioni.
Bollomard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bollomard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bollomard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bollomard swings for the body but Carioni moves out of range.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bollomard slips a jab from Carioni.
Bollomard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bollomard feinted with a counter takedown.
Bollomard lands a slapping body shot.
A combination from Carioni does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bollomard misses with a hook to the body
and Carioni counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Bollomard looks to score with a jab to the body but Carioni is just out of range.
Carioni throws a jab when Bollomard was well out of range.
Bollomard ducks under a wild hook from Carioni.
Bollomard connects with a single shot there.
Bollomard slips a straight right by Carioni.
Bollomard feinted with a counter takedown.
Carioni looks to score with a jab to the body but Bollomard is just out of range.
Bollomard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bollomard slips under a jab.
Bollomard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carioni sprawls and moves away.
Carioni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bollomard misses the shot to the body.
Carioni throws a jab but it's blocked by Bollomard.
Carioni looks to land a left hand but Bollomard moved out of range nicely.
Carioni scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigo Carioni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bollomard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carioni as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Carioni lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bollomard at a distance.
Bollomard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carioni throws out the jab.
Bollomard swings for the body but Carioni moves out of range.
Carioni is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bollomard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carioni throws out a counter right but Bollomard avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Carioni lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Carioni drops Bollomard with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bollomard looks back up at him and smiles so Carioni waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Bollomard is rocked!
Bollomard slips under a jab.
Bollomard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oh Bollomard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carioni takes a swing at Bollomard's ribcage but misses.
Bollomard is looking to wear down Carioni with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bollomard gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Bollomard tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Carioni is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Bollomard buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Bollomard!! Bollomard is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Carioni throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Carioni!
Rodrigo Carioni decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 182
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Carioni throws a jab when Barrels was well out of range.
Carioni slips under a jab.
Carioni doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Carioni misses with a body shot.
Carioni misses with a straight right.
Barrels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carioni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barrels counters with a right hand to the body.
Carioni throws a jab but it's blocked by Barrels.
Carioni connects with a jab.
Barrels misses with a low kick.
Carioni misses with an uppercut.
Barrels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carioni.
Carioni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrels moves away.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barrels, as that shot connected.
A big left from Carioni misses.
Carioni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barrels misses with a takedown attempt - Carioni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Carioni throws a hook to the side of Barrels's head but Barrels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Barrels was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Carioni.
A big right from Carioni misses.
Barrels was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
Barrels shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barrels throwing shots but Carioni is blocking nicely.
Carioni is trying to stand.
Barrels is keen to just control but Carioni is a slippery customer.
Barrels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barrels trying to control the action but Carioni is working from the bottom.
Barrels throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barrels not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carioni is trying to stand up here but Barrels is controlling him well. #T2#
Barrels is just content to waste time from the top position. Carioni takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Barrels throws a big right hand that misses.
Barrels throws a big right hand that misses.
Carioni keeping moving, preventing Barrels from controlling successfully.
Carioni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carioni wants to stand but Barrels is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carioni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barrels.
Barrels controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carioni throws a hook but Barrels avoids it easily.
Carioni misses with a looping right.#T3#
Barrels takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carioni throws a hook to the side of Barrels's head but Barrels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carioni feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barrelss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Carioni misses with a straight right.
Barrels slips under a jab from Carioni.
Barrels misses with a body shot.
Barrels takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carioni misses with a left hand
and Barrels counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carioni misses the jab.
Barrels ducks under a wild hook from Carioni.
Barrels gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carioni.
Carioni misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Carioni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carioni misses with a looping left.
Barrels changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barrels looks to land a left hand but Carioni moved out of range nicely.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carioni thuds a left hand into Barrels's body.
Carioni stuffs the takedown attempt from Barrels. Barrels gets slowly back to his feet.
Barrels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carioni scores with a hook to the body. Barrels takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carioni looks to land a right hand but Barrels moved out of range.
As Carioni backs away, Barrels returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rodrigo Carioni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carioni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barrels was well out of range. Poor timing from Carioni.
Carioni scores with a punch to the head.
Carioni connects with a body shot that sends Barrels's belly button to the back.
Carioni throws a hook but Barrels avoids it easily.
Barrels scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barrels moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Carioni dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barrels smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barrels has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barrels there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD2#
Carioni feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Barrels sprawling to the canvas! Barrels rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Carioni finish him?! #ROC2#Barrels is rocked!
Carioni keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oh Barrels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barrels scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Barrels shoots in and gets a takedown into Carioni's guard.
Barrels seems to have got his legs back now.
Barrels won't allow Carioni to get back to his feet.
Carioni keeping moving, preventing Barrels from controlling successfully.
Barrels controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carioni wants to stand and escape but Barrels is having none of it.
Barrels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Barrels trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Carioni manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barrels holds on and takes a little breather.
Barrels manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carioni manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Barrels is looking to work some ground and pound but Carioni has wrist control.
Barrels controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barrels'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.#T2#
Carioni utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barrels controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barrels wants to control from the top but Carioni keeps moving.
Barrels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barrels tries to free his leg and advance position but Carioni is retaining full guard.
Carioni keeping moving, preventing Barrels from controlling successfully.
Carioni is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carioni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Carioni connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carioni might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Barrels defending well as Carioni loads up on a big left hand.
Carioni throws the left hand but Barrels avoids the punch easily.
Carioni lands a slapping body shot.
Carioni misses with an uppercut. Barrels saw that one coming.
Carioni throws a poor cross that misses
and Barrels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barrels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carioni.
Carioni lands a jab to the head.
A big right from Carioni misses.
Carioni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carioni throws a hook but Barrels blocks it.
Jab by Barrels.#CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.#T4#
Barrels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carioni.
Carioni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barrels.
Barrels is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Carioni throws a hook but Barrels blocks it.
Barrels takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carioni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barrels throws out the jab.
Barrels looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A combination from Carioni does no damage.
Barrels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carioni fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Carioni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barrels under the eye.
Barrels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
It looked like Barrels was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Carioni.
Carioni misses with a hook.
Carioni missing with a left hand there. Barrels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carioni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Carioni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Carioni's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Carioni lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Carioni misses with an uppercut
and Barrels counters with a nice body shot.
Carioni clobbers Barrels with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Carioni misses.
Barrels gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Carioni gets caught napping as Barrels dives in and scores a takedown. Carioni manages to retain guard.
Carioni is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barrels passes into half guard.
Barrels trying to control from half guard but Carioni is working away. #T1#
Barrels trying to control the pace.
Barrels is trying to control. Carioni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barrels seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carioni blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barrels.
Carioni wants to get back to his feet.
Carioni 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.
Barrels wants to pass to mount but Carioni is defending the position.
Barrels working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Carioni's thigh. Carioni counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Barrels wants to control from the top but Carioni keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barrels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carioni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barrels lands a couple of digs.
Barrels content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barrels passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barrels trying to control the position but Carioni is working away.
A lull in the action here as Barrels stalls from top position.#T3#
Barrels is putting a hurting on Carioni here, landing some big shots from side control.
Barrels is working Carioni over with some ground and pound from side control.
Barrels tries to advance to mount but Carioni instead regains half guard.
Barrels throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Carioni to regain full guard.
Carioni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barrels.
Barrels trying to control but Carioni is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrels 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. #T4#
Carioni keeping moving, preventing Barrels from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Carioni wriggles free and stands up.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barrels lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barrels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carioni but Carioni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carioni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barrels throws a push kick but Carioni slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Carioni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carioni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Tu Barrels did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Carioni's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Carioni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carioni misses the jab.
Carioni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barrels's head.
Carioni throws an off balance right hand
and Barrels counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy left from Carioni finds it's target.
A jab from Carioni finds it's way through Barrels's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Tu Barrels has been cut.
Carioni looks to land a left hand but Barrels moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Barrels closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Carioni's guard.
Barrels controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carioni is looking to stand up but Barrels isn't so interested in that idea.
Carioni is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Barrels trying to control but Carioni is working from the bottom. #T1#
Barrels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carioni works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carioni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barrels's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barrels wants to pass the guard but Carioni is keeping the position.
Carioni is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barrels lands a couple of digs.
Barrels wants to control from the top but Carioni keeps moving.
Barrels lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barrels throwing strikes from guard but Carioni blocks nicely.
Barrels pushes down on Carioni's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barrels passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Carioni!
Barrels sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Carioni wants to get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Barrels there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T3#
Barrels landing strikes from the mount.
Barrels lands a big shot there that rocks Carioni but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Barrels connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC#Carioni is rocked!
Barrels unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Carioni wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Barrels celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tu Barrels!
In his post fight interview, Tu Barrels started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ENIGMA 181
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
A big left from Fett misses.
We've been told by Carioni's head coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carioni misses with a body shot.
Fett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Fett misses the jab.
Carioni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carioni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fett.
Carioni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fett moves away.
Carioni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carioni throws a hook to the side of Fett's head but Fett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carioni moves away.
Carioni throws the left hand but Fett avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Carioni misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett lands a jab to the nose.
Fett misses with an uppercut. Carioni saw that one coming.
Carioni blocks a jab.
Fett misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Carioni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fett falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carioni counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carioni misses with a body shot. #T1#
A combination from Fett does no damage.
Carioni appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Carioni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carioni gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Carioni dodges the punch combination from Fett.
Carioni throws a combination. Fett tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carioni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Fett tries to counter it with a takedown but Carioni pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rodrigo Carioni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fett avoids the head kick by Carioni.
Fett moves forwards but Carioni connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fett throws a looping overhand right but Carioni ducks down to avoid it.
Fett fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Carioni misses.
Fett ducks under a wild hook from Carioni.
Carioni with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fett to score with a decent uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carioni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fett.#T2#
Carioni looks to throw the jab but Fett is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Carioni. Beautiful body shot.
Carioni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carioni.
Fett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fett throws a good cross that connects.
Carioni jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carioni defending well as Fett loads up on a big left hand.
Fett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carioni under the eye.
Fett throws a right hand that Carioni ducks under and follows up with a left that Carioni also avoids with ease.
Carioni throws a body shot but no joy.
Fett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carioni counters with a straight right hand.
Fett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carioni darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carioni.
Carioni looks to throw the jab but Fett is out of range.
Fett misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
A lazy left from Fett finds it's target.
Fett slips a straight right by Carioni.
Carioni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fett swings for the body but Carioni moves out of range.
Fett might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A telegraphed right hand from Fett misses the target.
Carioni looks to land a right hand but Fett moved out of range.
Fett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fett throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Carioni counter with a right hand.
Fett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fett throws an overhand right that lands on Carioni's shoulder, as Carioni tries to avoid the shot.
Fett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carioni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fett.
Fett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Fett sizes up Carioni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carioni misses with a left hand
and Fett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carioni. Fett does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Carioni misses.
Fett feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Carioni ducks under a wild hook from Fett.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carioni.
Carioni throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Fett stumbling backwards into the cage! Fett bounces back off the cage towards Carioni, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Carioni lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Carioni celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rodrigo Carioni!
An out of breath Rodrigo Carioni thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 180
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Griggs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Griggs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Griggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Griggs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Carioni does it's job there.
Carioni misses with a series of wild punches.
Carioni's corner calls for a 1-2. Carioni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Griggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #KD#
Carioni lands a big uppercut and Griggs crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Griggs looks OK. Carioni waves Griggs back to his feet!#ROC#Griggs is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Frankie Griggs has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griggs walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Griggs limp body while Carioni jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodrigo Carioni!
An out of breath Rodrigo Carioni thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 179
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Carioni throws a head kick but Oquendo moves out of range.
Carioni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oquendo.
Oquendo misses with a looping left.
Oquendo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oquendo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carioni throws a hook but Oquendo avoids it easily.
Oquendo ducks under a wild hook from Carioni.
Carioni throws a shot from downtown. Oquendo moves away and avoids it.
Carioni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oquendo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oquendo throws a right hand that misses
and Carioni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carioni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oquendo.
Carioni misses with a hook.
Oquendo moves forwards but Carioni connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oquendo slips under a jab from Carioni.
Carioni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oquendo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carioni walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Oquendo scoring well with a low kick there.
Oquendo's corner calls for a 1-2. Oquendo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Carioni lands with a shot to the body.
Carioni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oquendo moves away.
Oquendo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oquendo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carioni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oquendo connects with a crisp jab.
Carioni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carioni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Carioni looks to land a left hand but Oquendo moved out of range nicely.
Oquendo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oquendo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Carioni throws a nice looking combination but Oquendo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carioni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carioni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oquendo.#T2#
Oquendo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carioni cracks Oquendo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Carioni walks into a stiff left hand from Oquendo.
Oquendo throws a jab when Carioni was well out of range.
Carioni misses with a jab to the body
and Oquendo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Carioni is rocked!
Oquendo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice uppercut lands for Carioni. That snapped Oquendo's head back.
Oquendo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Carioni.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Oquendo counters with a crisp one two that drops Carioni! Oquendo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Carioni to his feet! Carioni is in big trouble!
Oh Carioni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oquendo lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cuervo Oquendo!
In his post fight interview, Cuervo Oquendo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ENIGMA 178
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carioni scores with a nice right hand.
Carioni throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Carioni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a body punch
and Carioni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carioni throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
Garcia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Carioni circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Carioni.
Garcia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carioni misses with a wild body shot.
Carioni throws a right hand that misses
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Carioni slips the punch.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Carioni misses.
Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carioni thuds his right hand into Garcia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carioni misses with a left hand
and Garcia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Carioni there.#CUT2#It looks like Mickey Garcia has been cut.#T1#
Carioni lands with a right hand.
Carioni throws a right hand that misses
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Garcia lands a nice looking body shot.
Carioni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carioni misses with a looping left.#CL#
Garcia moves into the clinch successfully.
Carioni avoids the elbow strike from Garcia, against the cage.
Garcia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garcia lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Carioni prevents a body shot from Garcia.
A nice left hand lands by Garcia.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garcia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carioni blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Carioni manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Carioni is out of range.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Carioni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioni scores with a decent looking hook.
Garcia slips a jab from Carioni.
Garcia sizes up Carioni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garcia takes a swing at Carioni's ribcage but misses.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carioni.
Carioni misses with an uppercut
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Carioni lands a jab-cross combination.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Garcia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carioni.#ROC#Carioni is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Rodrigo Carioni's cut even more.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Carioni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Carioni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carioni throws a good cross that connects.
Carioni might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Carioni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garcia momentarily. #ROC2#Garcia is rocked!
Carioni fakes the body blow, causing Garcia to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Garcia goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodrigo Carioni!
Rodrigo Carioni decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Mickey Garcia was interviewed post fight and said 'Can't believe the commission let me fight with Hep C...'.

Event: ENIGMA 176
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Carioni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Carioni throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Gage counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gage.
Carioni keeping moving, preventing Gage from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carioni can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gage wants to pass the guard but Carioni is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gage drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Carioni dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Carioni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carioni postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gage has his foot on Carioni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carioni works his way back into a safe position though.
Gage 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.
Gage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gage is trying to keep Carioni in close.
Gage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1##SUB#
Gage working for a triangle but Carioni defends it easily.
Carioni trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gage's guard.
Gage controls Carioni momentarily but Carioni frees himself. #SUB#
Gage working for a triangle but Carioni defends it easily. #SUB#
Gage is looking for a triangle but Carioni pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carioni tries to stand but Gage is controlling from the bottom.
Gage trying to keep a closed guard but Carioni is proving a slippery customer.
Carioni won't allow Gage to sweep him here. #SUB#
Carioni is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gage has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Carioni is looking to defend but Gage has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Carioni! Gage pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Carioni taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oscar Gage!
After winning the bout, Oscar Gage thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 174
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
Carioni throws a poor cross that misses
and Bonney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Bonney with the inside leg kick.
Carioni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bonney counters with a nice leg kick.
Carioni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bonney is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carioni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonney.
Carioni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Bonney.
Bonney throws a hook but Carioni avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Carioni as he connects with a hook.
Carioni lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carioni throws a poor cross that misses
and Bonney counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carioni has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Carioni misses with a looping right.
Bonney throws a head kick that misses
letting Carioni counter with a right hand.
Carioni scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carioni takes one on the button.
Carioni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carioni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonney.#T1##KD#
Bonney feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Carioni sprawling to the canvas! Carioni rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bonney finish him?! #ROC#Carioni is rocked!
Carioni misses with a combination
and Bonney counters with an outside leg kick.
Carioni is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonney finish him?
A swing and a miss from Carioni.
Carioni seems to have recovered his senses.
A punch lands to the side of Bonney 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bonney thuds a left hand into Carioni's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonney moves out of range as Carioni strikes.
Bonney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carioni.
We've been told by Bonney's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carioni loads up on a big right hand but Bonney slips the punch.
Bonney slips a straight right by Carioni.
Carioni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonney throws out the jab.
Carioni blocks a leg kick.
Carioni connects with a jab.
Carioni ducks under a wild hook from Bonney.
Carioni misses with a straight right.
Carioni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bonney's head.#CUT2#It looks like William H Bonney has been cut.
A big left from Bonney misses.
Bonney scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Carioni jabs Bonney to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bonney throws a big shot that misses.
Carioni moves out of range as Bonney strikes.
Carioni misses with a looping left.
Carioni thuds his right hand into Bonney's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carioni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonney.
Carioni throws a right and a left that Bonney avoids nicely.
Carioni throws a hook but Bonney blocks it.
Bonney slips a straight right by Carioni.
Bonney fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bonney misses with a hook
and Carioni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonney connects with a nice looking jab.
Carioni looks to land a left hand but Bonney moved out of range nicely.
Carioni slips under a jab from Bonney.
Bonney lands a jab to the head.
Carioni loads up on a big right hand but Bonney slips the punch.
A big left from Carioni misses. #T3#
Bonney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carioni is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bonney had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bonney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carioni takes one to the chin there.
Carioni cracks Bonney with a good jab.
Carioni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#That has opened up Rodrigo Carioni's cut even more.
Bonney throws a body punch but Carioni moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Carioni misses the target.
Bonney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Carioni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Carioni connects with a nice looking jab.
Bonney drops his hands momentarily and Carioni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Bonney.
Carioni misses with an uppercut. Bonney saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonney tries to move into range but Carioni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Carioni misses its intended target.
Bonney moves out of range as Carioni strikes.
A cross from Bonney lands.#T4#
Carioni misses with a hook. Bonney ducked under it nicely.
Carioni misses with an uppercut. Bonney saw that one coming.
Carioni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonney appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bonney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Bonney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Bonney.
Bonney lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Carioni falls backwards - clearly groggy! Bonney dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William H Bonney!
Our winner, William H Bonney, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RISE 176
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Weismuller. Carioni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weismuller misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Carioni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carioni lands a jab.
A big left from Carioni misses.
A jab from Carioni misses.
Weismuller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carioni has time to react.
Carioni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weismuller.
Carioni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weismuller.
Carioni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weismuller manages to avoid it.
Carioni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weismuller throws out the jab.
Weismuller defending well as Carioni loads up on a big left hand.
Weismuller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Weismuller throws out a leg kick but Carioni moves out of range and Weismuller only half commits.
Carioni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weismuller throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Carioni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carioni misses with a straight left.
Weismuller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carioni.
Weismuller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Weismuller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carioni swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Weismuller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carioni has time to react.
Weismuller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weismuller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Weismuller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Weismuller swings widly with a right hand
and Carioni counters with a left to the body.
Weismuller connects with a looping right hand.
Carioni misses the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Carioni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Carioni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Weismuller can pounce on him.
Weismuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carioni.
Weismuller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Weismuller moves in looking to clinch but Carioni pushes him off.
Carioni misses with a body shot.
Weismuller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Weismuller misses with a hook. Carioni ducked under it nicely.
Carioni wants to counter the offense by Weismuller and move into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carioni cracks Weismuller with a good jab.
Carioni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Carioni throws a nice looking combination but Weismuller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weismuller defending well as Carioni loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Weismuller closes the distance and clinches.
Carioni is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Weismuller misses with the head strike.
Carioni blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Weismuller manages to break the clinch.
Carioni missing with a left hand there. Weismuller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weismuller catches Carioni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Weismuller slips a straight right by Carioni.
Weismuller throws a leg kick but Carioni moved away.
Carioni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Weismuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Carioni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioni blocks an uppercut.
Carioni lands a hook that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards. #BC2#
Carioni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Weismuller rushes Carioni and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Carioni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weismuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weismuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Carioni uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Carioni.
Weismuller cracks Carioni with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Weismuller fails to land.
Carioni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards.
Carioni tries to break the clinch but Weismuller is controlling the position. #BC2#
Carioni breaks from the clinch.
Carioni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weismuller walks into a straight right hand from Carioni.
Carioni might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A solid leg kick lands there for Weismuller.
Weismuller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carioni takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carioni misses with a shot to the body
and Weismuller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carioni misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Carioni throws out a loose jab but Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioni walks into a left hand.
Carioni misses with a looping right.
Weismuller lands with a straight right. Carioni didn't see that one coming.
Carioni scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
Carioni throws an off balance right hand
and Weismuller counters with a nice leg kick.
Weismuller throws a nice head kick!
Weismuller scores with a hook to the body. Carioni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Carioni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weismuller tried to counter with a leg kick but Carioni avoided it.
Weismuller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Weismuller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Weismuller.
Weismuller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Carioni takes a swing at Weismuller's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller misses with a hook
and Weismuller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weismuller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand
enabling Weismuller to counter with a crisp jab.
Weismuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carioni.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rodrigo Carioni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Weismuller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Weismuller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Carioni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carioni misses with a left hand
and Weismuller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Carioni.
Weismuller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carioni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weismuller.
Carioni lands with a cross.
Carioni throws a big shot that misses.
Carioni throws a hook to the side of Weismuller's head but Weismuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carioni throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weismuller.
Carioni misses with an uppercut
and Weismuller counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carioni slips under a jab.
Weismuller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weismuller misses with a hook
enabling Carioni to counter with a crisp jab.
Weismuller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carioni misses with a right hand
and Weismuller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Weismuller connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Carioni's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Weismuller cracks a nice hook into Carioni's ribs.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carioni throws the left hand but Weismuller avoids the punch easily.
Weismuller walks into a jab.
It looks like Weismuller has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A punch lands to the side of Carioni 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carioni. Weismuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carioni swings for the body but Weismuller moves out of range.
Carioni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weismuller.
Weismuller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carioni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weismuller.
Carioni has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carioni there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carioni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Weismuller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Carioni missing with a left hand there. Weismuller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carioni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carioni walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Carioni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weismuller has time to react.
Weismuller looks to land a right hand but Carioni moved out of range.
Weismuller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weismuller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weismuller connects with a right hand. Carioni shakes it off.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Weismuller lands a glancing blow to the side of Carioni's head.
A shot to the liver by Carioni. Beautiful body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weismuller.
Weismuller looks to throw the jab but Carioni is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weismuller.
Weismuller tries a head kick but it misses.
Weismuller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Weismuller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carioni scores with a nice strike.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand
and Weismuller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carioni moves away from the strike by Weismuller.
Carioni connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Weismuller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carioni checks a low kick from Weismuller.
Carioni misses with a straight left.
Weismuller throws a hook but Carioni avoids it easily.
Carioni misses with a wild body shot.
Weismuller throws a poor cross that misses
and Carioni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weismuller lands with a right hand.
Weismuller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Carioni has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Weismuller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Carioni checks it well.
It seemed like Carioni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carioni misses with a hook. Weismuller ducked under it nicely.
Carioni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice shot by Carioni.
A jab lands there for Carioni.
Weismuller avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weismuller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carioni. That did some damage!
Weismuller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carioni misses with a body shot
and Weismuller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Weismuller has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Carioni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Weismuller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Weismuller scores with a punch to the head.
Carioni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weismuller.
Nice defenses there by Weismuller.
Carioni lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carioni misses with a straight right.
Carioni checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carioni scores with a jab to the jaw.
Weismuller with a nice cross.
Carioni looks to land a right hand but Weismuller moved out of range.
Weismuller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carioni.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy Weismuller will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Weismuller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That kick from Weismuller tenderised Carioni's leg. Carioni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Weismuller misses with a hook to the body
and Carioni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weismuller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Carioni misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Weismuller.
Carioni misses with a looping right.
Weismuller tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Carioni manages to circle out of the way.
Weismuller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Carioni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Weismuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carioni.
Carioni throws an overhand right that lands on Weismuller's shoulder, as Weismuller tries to avoid the shot.
Weismuller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carioni throws out a counter right but Weismuller avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses.
Carioni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carioni connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller connects with a leg kick.
Carioni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weismuller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Weismuller.
Weismuller tries to counter by clinching up but Carioni breaks away and moves out of range.
Weismuller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Carioni swings for the body but Weismuller moves out of range.
Weismuller is looking to counter punch.
Weismuller wants to clinch.
Weismuller throws the left hand but Carioni avoids the punch easily.
Weismuller throws a hook but Carioni blocks it.
Weismuller misses with a hook
and Weismuller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carioni takes one on the button.
Weismuller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Carioni throws a lazy right hand but Weismuller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weismuller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carioni lands with a good body shot.
Carioni connects with the punch.
Carioni swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Carioni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Weismuller slips under a jab.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Weismuller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weismuller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carioni blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Carioni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carioni, as that shot connected.
Carioni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#Weismuller is rocked!#KD2#
Carioni waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Weismuller. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Weismuller to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Oh Weismuller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Carioni decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Weismuller, up you get!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Carioni! Weismuller is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Carioni!
A relieved looking Rodrigo Carioni 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: RISE 167
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Knuckles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knuckles shoots in and drives through. Carioni sprawls well.
Carioni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Carioni's corner calls for a 1-2. Carioni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Hard Knuckles has been cut.
Carioni connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Carioni gets caught flat footed, as Knuckles shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knuckles preventing the sweep.
Knuckles forces his way into half guard.#SU2#
Knuckles escapes and gets back to his feet.
Knuckles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carioni avoids it really well and circles away.
Carioni throwing a counter right hand but Knuckles manages to avoid it.
Knuckles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carioni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knuckles somewhat.
Rodrigo Carioni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hard Knuckles.#T1#
Knuckles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good exchange - Carioni coming out on top.
Carioni's corner calls for a 1-2. Carioni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carioni loads up on a big right hand but Knuckles slips the punch.
Knuckles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carioni.
Knuckles misses with a takedown attempt
and Carioni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carioni connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Hard Knuckles's cut even more.
A combination from Carioni does no damage.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carioni but Carioni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carioni.#T2#
Carioni misses with a hook.
We've been told by Carioni's head coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carioni misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carioni misses with a looping left.
Knuckles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carioni.
Carioni misses with an uppercut
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab.
Carioni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carioni throws a hook to the side of Knuckles's head but Knuckles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knuckles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carioni pinned against the cage. Carioni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodrigo Carioni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carioni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carioni scores with a hook to the body. Knuckles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knuckles staying out of range there.#T3#
Carioni catches Knuckles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice straight punches there by Carioni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carioni.
Carioni throws an overhand right that lands on Knuckles's shoulder, as Knuckles tries to avoid the shot.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand
and Knuckles counters with a stiff right hand.
Knuckles shoots in and drives through. Carioni sprawls well.
Carioni misses with a body shot.
Knuckles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carioni avoids it really well and circles away.
Carioni stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carioni wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice body punch from Knuckles.
Knuckles defending well as Carioni loads up on a big left hand.
Carioni throws a good cross that connects.
Knuckles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carioni.
The fighters circling - Carioni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knuckles steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Carioni.#T4#
Carioni throws a jab but it's blocked by Knuckles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knuckles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carioni throws a shot from downtown. Knuckles moves away and avoids it.
Knuckles wants to counter with a clinch but Carioni pushes him away.
Carioni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knuckles moves away.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carioni just misses with a punch to the body.
Carioni jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#The cut above Hard Knuckles's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Carioni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knuckles momentarily.
Carioni cracks a nice hook into Knuckles's ribs.
Knuckles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carioni.
Knuckles feints the counter takedown.
Knuckles shoots and misses
and Carioni counters with a right hand to the body.
Knuckles looks winded!
Knuckles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carioni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knuckles scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#Hard Knuckles's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Carioni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knuckles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Carioni dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Carioni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Knuckles rushes Carioni and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Carioni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knuckles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knuckles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carioni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carioni but Carioni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carioni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knuckles.
Rodrigo Carioni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hard Knuckles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Carioni misses its intended target.
Carioni throws a looping overhand right but Knuckles ducks down to avoid it.
Carioni swings for the body but Knuckles moves out of range.
Carioni leaves Knuckles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carioni went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rodrigo Carioni is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Carioni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hard Knuckles's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rodrigo Carioni!
Rodrigo Carioni seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 158
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Carioni throws a body punch but Meridius moves out of range.
Carioni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meridius lands with a hook. Carioni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Meridius slips under a jab.
Carioni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Maximus Meridius has been cut.
Meridius keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Meridius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meridius tests Carioni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meridius tries a low kick but Carioni avoids it.
Carioni wants to counter the offense by Meridius and move into the clinch position.
Meridius connects with a leg kick.
Meridius looks to land a left hand but Carioni moved out of range nicely.
Carioni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carioni loads up on a big right hand but Meridius slips the punch.
Meridius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Meridius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meridius fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carioni is out of range.
Carioni thuds a left hand into Meridius's body.
Meridius takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carioni has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Carioni tries to move into range but Meridius moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Meridius misses with a looping left.
Meridius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carioni moves away.
A low kick from Meridius misses
and Carioni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Carioni ducks under a wild hook from Meridius.
Meridius misses with a low kick.
Meridius throws a leg kick that is checked
and Carioni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meridius moves out of range as Carioni strikes.
Carioni throws out a loose jab but Meridius uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Carioni misses.
Carioni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Meridius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carioni's hands.
Carioni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meridius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Carioni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meridius just misses with a punch to the body.
Meridius throws a hook to the side of Carioni's head but Carioni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carioni just misses with a punch to the body.
Carioni avoids the body shot from Meridius.
Meridius sets himself, and Carioni steps forward looking for the clinch! Meridius avoids it this time.
Meridius misses with a looping right.
Carioni ducks under a wild hook from Meridius.
Meridius paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meridius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carioni moves away.
Carioni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maximus Meridius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carioni swings for the body but Meridius moves out of range.
Meridius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Carioni lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Carioni misses with a body shot.
Meridius misses with a hook.
Carioni throws a hook but Meridius blocks it.
Carioni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meridius.
Meridius cracks a nice hook into Carioni's ribs.
Meridius swings for the body but Carioni moves out of range.
Meridius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Meridius takes a swing at Carioni's ribcage but misses.
Meridius misses with a straight right.
Meridius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meridius avoids the body shot from Carioni.
A clash of legs there as Carioni blocks the low kick.
Carioni scores with a jab. Meridius acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Meridius misses the shot to the body.
Meridius scores with a leg kick.
Carioni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carioni misses with a looping right.#T3#
Carioni punishes Meridius's body with a nice straight punch.
Meridius throws an off balance right hand
and Meridius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meridius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Meridius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carioni.
Meridius throws a leg kick
and Carioni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meridius throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carioni on the side of the head.
Carioni looks to land a left hand but Meridius moved out of range nicely.
Meridius moves away from the strike by Carioni.
Meridius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Meridius moves out of range of the strikes.
Carioni throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Meridius colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Carioni as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Meridius is left battered and dazed whilst Carioni and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Carioni!
Rodrigo Carioni thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 148
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Carioni swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Bonney counters with a crisp right hand that drops Carioni! Bonney lets Carioni back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Carioni is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Carioni throws out a loose jab but Bonney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioni has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Carioni scores with a jab. Bonney acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Carioni misses.
Bonney half committed to a counter leg kick.
Carioni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like William H Bonney has been cut.
We've been told by Bonney's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carioni misses with a body punch #KD#
and Bonney counters with a crisp right hand that drops Carioni! Bonney lets Carioni back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Carioni is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonney finish him?
Carioni throws a right hand that misses
and Bonney counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William H Bonney!
William H Bonney seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 131
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Carioni lands a nice shot that snaps Diggs's head back.
Carioni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carioni misses with a wild body shot.
Carioni thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Diggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carioni moves out of range of the strikes.
Carioni scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Matthew Diggs has been cut.
Carioni takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses.
Carioni moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDiggs.
Diggs wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioni lands with a hook. Diggs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Carioni throws an off balance right hand
and Carioni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Carioni has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Diggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carioni.
Diggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Carioni swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Carioni throws a combination that misses
and Diggs counters with a slapping leg kick.
Carioni blocks the body kick.
Diggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carioni.
Carioni tries to counter by clinching up but Diggs breaks away and moves out of range.
Carioni misses with a jab to the body
and Diggs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Carioni's knee momentarily.
Diggs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diggs tries to close the distance and clinch but Carioni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diggs wants to clinch
and Carioni counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Carioni there.
Jab, jab by Carioni - just one landing. #T2#
A jab from Carioni does it's job there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Carioni.
Diggs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Carioni drops Diggs with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Diggs! Carioni dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Carioni!
Rodrigo Carioni seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 122
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Skabetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skabetti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carioni throws a hook but Skabetti avoids it easily.
Skabetti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Carioni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Carioni has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Skabetti ducks under a wild hook from Carioni.
Carioni looks to throw the jab but Skabetti is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Carioni.
A little jabbing left from Skabetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carioni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Skabetti counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Carioni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioni throws a right hand that misses
and Skabetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Carioni lands a really nice looking cross but Skabetti seems unphased.
Carioni scores with a sloppy right hand. Skabetti should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skabetti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Skabetti ducks under a wild hook from Carioni.
Carioni lands with a good body shot.
Carioni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Skabetti misses.
A jab from Carioni does it's job there.
Carioni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carioni throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skabetti.
Skabetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carioni moves into range and connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Skabetti.
Carioni misses with a straight right.
Carioni just misses with a punch to the body.
Carioni looks to land a right hand but Skabetti moved out of range.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Carioni misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carioni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skabetti.
Carioni throws a hook but Skabetti avoids it easily.
Carioni scores with a jab. Skabetti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carioni swings for the body but Skabetti moves out of range.
Skabetti wants to slow Carioni down by chopping away at his legs.
Skabetti defending well as Carioni loads up on a big left hand.
Carioni throws a looping overhand right but Skabetti ducks down to avoid it.
Skabetti flicks out a counter leg kick but Carioni steps away.
Carioni just misses with a punch to the body.
Carioni connects with the punch.
Carioni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skabetti.
Carioni was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Carioni does it's job there.#T3#
Skabetti slips under a jab.
Carioni moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSkabetti.
Carioni throws a hook to the side of Skabetti's head but Skabetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carioni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skabetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skabetti! But no joy.
Skabetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Carioni looks to score with a jab to the body but Skabetti is just out of range.
Skabetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skabetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Carioni misses with a looping right.
Carioni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skabetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Carioni.
Skabetti counters with a body kick.
Carioni throws a lazy uppercut
and Skabetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skabetti throws a hook but Carioni blocks it.
Carioni lands with a shot to the body.
Carioni slips a jab from Skabetti.
Carioni misses with an uppercut. Skabetti saw that one coming.#T4#
Skabetti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Skabetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carioni throws out the jab.
Skabetti moves out of range as Carioni strikes.
Carioni backing away here, and Skabetti unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Carioni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skabetti throws out a counter right but Carioni avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carioni misses with a shot to the body
and Skabetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carioni misses with a looping right.
Carioni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skabetti can pounce on him.
Skabetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carioni.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skabetti! But no joy.
Carioni throws a hook but Skabetti blocks it.
Skabetti steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Carioni throws a poor cross that misses
and Skabetti counters with a nice uppercut.
Carioni fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Carioni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Carioni's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Carioni misses with a wild body shot.
Carioni moves forwards but Skabetti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Skabetti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carioni throws a jab when Skabetti was well out of range.
Carioni misses with a right hand
enabling Skabetti to counter with a crisp jab.
Carioni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skabetti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skabetti moves out of range as Carioni strikes.
Skabetti looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Carioni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioni misses with a body shot.
Carioni moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSkabetti.
Carioni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skabetti can do to turn this around?
Skabetti slips under a jab from Carioni.
Carioni looks to score with a jab to the body but Skabetti is just out of range.
Skabetti ducks right into an uppercut from Carioni. #T1#
Skabetti throws out a leg kick but Carioni moves out of range and Skabetti only half commits.
Carioni throws a body shot but no joy.
Carioni throws a hook but Skabetti blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Skabetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carioni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Skabetti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rodrigo Carioni is winning the standup battle so far.
Carioni catches Skabetti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Carioni throws a predictable looking body shot
and Skabetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Skabetti might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Carioni has got the better of the exchanges.
Skabetti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skabetti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Carioni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skabetti.
Skabetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carioni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carioni throws a looping overhand right but Skabetti ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Carioni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skabetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carioni.
Carioni lands with an uppercut that bounces Skabetti off the cage and back into range.
Carioni throws an off balance right hand
and Skabetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Carioni misses.
The fighters circling - Carioni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skabetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skabetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carioni.
Carioni lands with a good body shot.
Carioni misses with a jab to the body
and Skabetti counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Carioni.
Carioni looks to score with a jab to the body but Skabetti is just out of range.#T3#
Carioni connects with a body shot that sends Skabetti's belly button to the back.
Carioni throws a body shot but no joy.
Carioni lands a body shot.
Carioni loads up on a big right hand but Skabetti slips the punch.
Skabetti throws out a counter right but Carioni avoids it with no problem.
Skabetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carioni throws out the jab.
Carioni backing away here, and Skabetti unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Carioni misses with a straight left.
Carioni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skabetti.
Danga de danga de dang - Carioni scores with a four punch combination!
Carioni swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Skabetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Skabetti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carioni throws a shot from downtown. Skabetti moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Skabetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Carioni with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carioni looks to score with a jab to the body but Skabetti is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Carioni. That snapped Skabetti's head back.
Skabetti avoids the body shot from Carioni.
Skabetti scores with a spinning back kick!
Skabetti slips under a jab.
Carioni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Skabetti counter with a right hand.
Carioni misses with the combination.
Carioni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carioni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skabetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Rodrigo Carioni's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Skabetti lands a big uppercut and Carioni crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Carioni looks OK. Skabetti waves Carioni back to his feet!#ROC2#Carioni is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Carioni dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Carioni's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Carioni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Carioni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carioni swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Skabetti counters with a right hand from hell and Carioni is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Metbal Skabetti!
During a confident post fight interview, Metbal Skabetti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 114
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Carioni gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carioni misses with the head strike.
Bonaparte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carioni or not.
A shot in the inside from Carioni.
Carioni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carioni misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonaparte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carioni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carioni.
Bonaparte tries to throw a body punch but Carioni avoids it by throwing Bonaparte back against the cage.
Carioni blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Bonaparte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonaparte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Carioni moves into the clinch successfully.
Carioni lands with a light punch inside.
Bonaparte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bonaparte jumps guard but Carioni turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bonaparte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carioni swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonaparte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonaparte struggles to land a body shot inside as Carioni controls his hands. #T1#
Bonaparte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carioni's elbow.
Bonaparte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonaparte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carioni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carioni misses with the head strike.
Carioni digs a right hand into Bonaparte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bonaparte's gas tank.
Bonaparte lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carioni.
Carioni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carioni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bonaparte swings wildly with an uppercut but Carioni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioni blocks a body shot from Bonaparte.
Carioni has a couple of punches blocked by Bonaparte.
Carioni has a couple of punches blocked by Bonaparte.
A right hook to the body lands for Carioni.
Bonaparte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carioni lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Carioni. #T2#
Bonaparte tries to work over Carioni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carioni prevents a body shot from Bonaparte. #TD#
Bonaparte pulls Carioni into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Bonaparte looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Bonaparte had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carioni defends it easily.#SUB#
Bonaparte working for a triangle but Carioni defends it easily.
Carioni wanted to stand there but Bonaparte had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bonaparte has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Carioni doesn't defend quickly enough and Bonaparte has managed to lock this one up! Can Carioni escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bonaparte on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jacques Bonaparte!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacques Bonaparte thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 103: Romano v Kamara
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Carioni instigates a clinch.
Carioni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali'i backwards.
Carioni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ali'is head.
A nice left hand lands by Ali'i.
Ali'i tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali'i lands a body shot.
Ali'i throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carionis head.
Carioni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carioni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ali'i blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali'i definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carioni misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Carioni - that landed with a thud.
Ali'i working hard to break the clinch.
Carioni lands a shot to the body.
Carioni throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carioni lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Carioni.
A shot in the inside from Carioni.
Carioni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali'i lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ali'i. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali'i.
Ali'i throws a punch but it's blocked by Carioni.
Ali'i throws a head punch that misses.
Ali'i tries to throw a body punch but Carioni avoids it by throwing Ali'i back against the cage.
Ali'i misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali'i has a couple of punches blocked by Carioni.
Ali'i lands a left hand.
Carioni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ali'i's efforts to push away.
Carioni misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Carioni - that landed with a thud.
Carioni misses with a punch on the inside.
Carioni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali'i throws a punch but it's blocked by Carioni.
Carioni lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Ali'i breaks from the clinch.
Carioni lands with a straight right. Ali'i didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot by Ali'i.#CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Carioni lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Carioni there.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali'i misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Carioni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Carioni clinches.
Ali'i struggles to land a body shot inside as Carioni controls his hands.
A short right from Ali'i on the inside.
Ali'i has a couple of punches blocked by Carioni.
A short left from Carioni.
Ali'i working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali'i.
Carioni lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Carioni - that landed with a thud.
Carioni lands with a right to the head.
Ali'i misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali'i misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carioni blocks an uppercut.
Carioni has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ali'i seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Carioni can turn it around.#T3#
Ali'i tries to work over Carioni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali'i swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carioni throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Carioni.
A hook to the body from Carioni.
Ali'i is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Carioni.
A short right from Carioni.
Carioni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carioni lands with a right to the head.
Carioni struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali'i controls his hands.
Carioni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carioni pushes Ali'i back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carioni lands a hook that snaps the head of Ali'i backwards.
Carioni lands a hook that snaps the head of Ali'i backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carioni blocks an uppercut.
Carioni works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carioni.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carioni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Carioni. #T4#
Ali'i working aggressively here.
Carioni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali'i backwards.
Carioni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Carioni.
Ali'i misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carioni.
Carioni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Carioni. #ROC2#Ali'i is rocked!
Carioni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Ali'i is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carioni digs a right hand into Ali'i's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ali'i's gas tank.
Carioni stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Carioni lands a nice shot to the body.
Carioni presses Ali'i against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Carioni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali'i.
Ali'i seems to have got his legs back now.
Ali'i working aggressively here.
Carioni lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carioni creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ali'i's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ali'i drops to his knees and Carioni pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Carioni!
A victorious Rodrigo Carioni thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 91: Hohol v Esposito
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
Carioni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Markovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Markovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Carioni lands with a shot to the body.
Carioni connects with a crisp jab.
Markovic throws a hook to the side of Carioni's head but Carioni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carioni throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Markovic counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Markovic lands a jab.
Markovic throws a body kick that misses.
Carioni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markovic.
Markovic slips under a jab.
Markovic throws out a counter right but Carioni avoids it with no problem.
Markovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carioni moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Carioni. That snapped Markovic's head back. #T1#
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carioni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Markovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carioni misses the jab.
Carioni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Nice defenses there by Markovic.
Carioni misses with a body shot.
Markovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carioni avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Markovic lands the left hand.#KD#
Carioni sends Markovic crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Carioni is motioning to the referee to let Markovic up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Markovic with a nice calf kick.
Markovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carioni momentarily.
Markovic throws a right hand that misses
and Carioni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Markovic is rocked!
Markovic is holding his hands too far apart here. Carioni throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Markovic is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodrigo Carioni!
Rodrigo Carioni thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE Fight Night 3
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Hase throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
A punch combination from Hase misses.
Hase swings for the body but Carioni moves out of range.
Hase looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hase misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carioni.
Carioni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hase's head backwards.
Hase slips under a jab from Carioni.
Hase moves away from the strike by Carioni.
Hase is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hase misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Carioni's head coaches at Memento Mori that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hase scores with a hook.
Carioni moves out of range as Hase strikes.
Carioni moves away from the strike by Hase.
Carioni throws a body shot but no joy.
Hase looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hase connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carioni looks to throw the jab but Hase is out of range.
Hase takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hase scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carioni doesn't seem bothered though.
Hase keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hase connects with a right hand. Carioni shakes it off.
Carioni cracks Hase with an open hand slap.
Hase misses with a straight left. #T1#
It's a brutal combination of punches from Hase! Carioni is backing up but he can't get away as Hase lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Carioni and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Razan Hase!
Razan Hase made sure to mention his sponsor, Kore Fight Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: RISE 52: Shabazz v Mogg
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Gonzalez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carioni to score with a decent uppercut.
Carioni scores with a hook to the body. Gonzalez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carioni sizes up Gonzalez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Carioni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carioni misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Carioni instigates a clinch.
Gonzalez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gonzalez is trying to push Carioni away but Carioni has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carioni throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Carioni lands with a left to the head.
Carioni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards. #ROC2#Gonzalez is rocked!
Gonzalez blocking some punches.
Oh Gonzalez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez struggles to land a body shot inside as Carioni controls his hands.
Carioni swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioni has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez.
Carioni throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Carioni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carioni throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Carioni misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carioni.
Carioni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carioni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carioni working aggressively here.
Carioni working aggressively here.
Carioni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carioni.
Carioni misses with a punch on the inside.
Carioni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carioni swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Carioni throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Carioni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carioni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez.
Carioni has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Carioni looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Carioni throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Carioni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carioni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carioni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carioni.
Carioni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Carioni on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carioni prevents Gonzalez from breaking the clinch.
Gonzalez is looking to break free of the clinch but Carioni has double underhooks.
A short right from Carioni on the inside.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Carioni dips a shoulder and cracks Gonzalez with a mighty uppercut! Gonzalez falls back against the cage and Carioni unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gonzalez is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Carioni screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Carioni!
After winning the bout, Rodrigo Carioni thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Outlaw Test 3
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Carioni lands a right hook to the body.
Wilson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wilson misses with a straight left.
Wilson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carioni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Carioni lands with a nice body punch.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Carioni moved out of range nicely.
Carioni lands a right hook to the body.
Carioni lands with a cross.
Carioni moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carioni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilson. Wilson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carioni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carioni cracks Wilson with a good jab.
A jab from Carioni does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Carioni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carioni digs a good hook to Wilson's body.
Carioni scores with a jab.
Carioni scores with a jab to the head.
Carioni cracks Wilson with a good jab.
Wilson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carioni is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wilson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wilson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carioni to score with a decent uppercut.
Carioni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Carioni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
Wilson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carioni jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wilson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Carioni.
Carioni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wilson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Carioni finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilson's head.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson misses with a hook
and Carioni counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Wilson misses.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Carioni catches Wilson right on the button with a cross.
Wilson throws a jab when Carioni was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carioni scores with a jab.
Wilson walks into a stiff left hand from Carioni.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carioni was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Carioni lands a nice looking body shot.
Carioni lands a nice looking body shot.
Wilson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Carioni.#T2#
Wilson walks into a stiff left hand from Carioni.
A jab from Carioni does it's job there.
Wilson swings for the body but Carioni moves out of range.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carioni moves away.
Carioni cracks Wilson with a good jab.
Wilson misses with a hook. Carioni ducked under it nicely.
Carioni lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Carioni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carioni scores with the left hand. Wilson knows he should have avoided that one.
Wilson is looking to wear down Carioni with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wilson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carioni lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wilson walks into a stiff left hand from Carioni.
Wilson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carioni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carioni cracks a nice hook into Wilson's ribs.
Carioni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Carioni finds it's target.
Wilson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Carioni is out of range.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Carioni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carioni 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 9:10
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 9:10
Judge George Francis scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Carioni!
During a confident post fight interview, Rodrigo Carioni thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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