Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Slavic Bal Des Débutantes 1
Date: May 02, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Trucks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ekstrovertti tries to roll over but Trucks keeps him under control.
Trucks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ekstrovertti defending well though. #SUB2#
Trucks is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Trucks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ekstrovertti sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trucks is pressing down on Ekstrovertti's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ekstrovertti is holding on for now.
Ekstrovertti is pressing down on Trucks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Trucks pushes down on Ekstrovertti's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Trucks is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Ekstrovertti to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Ekstrovertti tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Ekstrovertti has his foot on Trucks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trucks works his way back into a safe position though.
Trucks is looking to pass into half guard but Ekstrovertti pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ekstrovertti is in guard.#REVR#
Ekstrovertti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trucks is keeping the position for now.
Ekstrovertti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ekstrovertti works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Ekstrovertti is trying to control the action in half guard but Trucks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Ekstrovertti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trucks sees it coming and defends easily.
Trucks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ekstrovertti advances to half guard.
Ekstrovertti wants to control but Trucks is keeping him busy.
Trucks keeping control of the position.
Ekstrovertti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trucks trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Trucks is desperately trying to improve his position but Ekstrovertti has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Trucks swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Ekstrovertti prevents Trucks from getting the reversal.
Ekstrovertti scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Trucks?
Ekstrovertti takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Trucks is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Ekstrovertti lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ekstrovertti looking to control but Trucks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trucks is trying desperately to improve position.
Ekstrovertti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trucks is looking to escape.
Ekstrovertti cracks Trucks with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekstrovertti has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Trucks's face.
Trucks is wriggling around trying to escape.
Trucks is squirming around, avoiding Ekstrovertti's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vertti Ekstrovertti dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ekstrovertti digs a good hook to Trucks's body.
Ekstrovertti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ekstrovertti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Trucks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trucks.#TD2#
Trucks shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ekstrovertti's guard.
Ekstrovertti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trucks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ekstrovertti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trucks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekstrovertti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trucks wants to control from the top but Ekstrovertti keeps moving.
Trucks is looking to work some ground and pound but Ekstrovertti has wrist control.
Vertti Ekstrovertti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Ekstrovertti pulls Trucks in close to his closed guard and prevents Trucks from doing any damage or advancing position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Trucks is looking to work some ground and pound but Ekstrovertti has wrist control.
Ekstrovertti seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Ekstrovertti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trucks is aware though and is defending well.
Ekstrovertti is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ekstrovertti trying to keep a closed guard but Trucks is proving a slippery customer.
Ekstrovertti wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Trucks is now in half guard.
Trucks wants to take a breather but Ekstrovertti is having none of it.
Trucks prevents Ekstrovertti from improving his position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ekstrovertti is trying to maintain the position but Trucks is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Ekstrovertti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ekstrovertti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ekstrovertti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trucks.
Ekstrovertti wants to get back to full guard.
Trucks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ekstrovertti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ekstrovertti tries to get to full guard but Trucks has control of the leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Trucks throwing shots but Ekstrovertti is blocking nicely.
Trucks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Ekstrovertti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trucks.
Trucks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ekstrovertti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Trucks thows a huge punch but Ekstrovertti dodges it nicely.
Ekstrovertti is trying to control but can't.
Trucks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Trucks lands strikes from half guard.
Ekstrovertti tries to roll over but Trucks keeps him under control.
Ekstrovertti is trying to control but can't.
Trucks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ekstrovertti keeps working.
Ekstrovertti is looking for a sweep. Trucks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Trucks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ekstrovertti keeps working.
Trucks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ekstrovertti defending well though. #SUB2#
Trucks is trying to work for a kimura but Ekstrovertti is defending well.
Trucks is looking to advance position but Ekstrovertti won't allow it.
Trucks is stalling here. Ekstrovertti is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Trucks seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ekstrovertti has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekstrovertti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trucks keeps working.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice forearm strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Trucks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ekstrovertti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ekstrovertti connects with the punch.
Trucks shoots in but no luck this time.
Ekstrovertti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Trucks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ekstrovertti wants to control but Trucks is keeping busy.
Ekstrovertti works his way to full guard. Good work.
Trucks won't allow Ekstrovertti to sweep him here.
Ekstrovertti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trucks controls the pace.
Ekstrovertti is trying to control the position but Trucks postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trucks is one step ahead there.
Trucks works over Ekstrovertti with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Trucks passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ekstrovertti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trucks looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ekstrovertti is avoiding damage well.
Ekstrovertti avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Trucks.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ekstrovertti sneaks back into half guard.
Ekstrovertti is not content to let Trucks control the position.
Ekstrovertti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB2#
Trucks is looking for a kimura here.
Ekstrovertti trying to control from the bottom.
Ekstrovertti tries to get to full guard but Trucks has control of the leg.
Ekstrovertti wants to control the action here but instead Trucks manages to pass to full mount!
Trucks thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ekstrovertti is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Ekstrovertti sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Trucks is trying to work for a kimura but Ekstrovertti is defending well.
Trucks is nestled in close to Ekstrovertti, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Trucks seems to be looking for submissions.
Ekstrovertti tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4#
Trucks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ekstrovertti defending well though.
Trucks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ekstrovertti regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ekstrovertti controls Trucks momentarily but Trucks frees himself.
Trucks scoring with some ground and pound.
Trucks advances to half guard.
Ekstrovertti is looking to improve his position.
Trucks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekstrovertti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trucks trying to control from half guard but Ekstrovertti is working away.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Trucks!
Derek Trucks really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Neon Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Slavic FL 27
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Rockwell shoots for a takedown but DeJesus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
DeJesus leaves Rockwell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
DeJesus connects with a jab.
Rockwell misses with a double jab.
DeJesus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeJesus throws a hook but Rockwell avoids it easily.
Rockwell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from DeJesus.
Xavier DeJesus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Rockwell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rockwell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rockwell with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #SUB#
Rockwell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Rockwell working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rockwell 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.#T1#
DeJesus is trying to stand but he's just given Rockwell his back.#SUB#
Rockwell is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but DeJesus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Rockwell has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for DeJesus! Can he survive? No! He's out! Rockwell gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Seth Rockwell!
Seth Rockwell thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Slavic FL 25
Date: Apr 22, 2022

#R1##TD#
Mondell gets caught napping as Abramovich dives in and scores a takedown. Mondell manages to retain guard.
Abramovich postures up and lands a big shot to Mondell's brow. #SUB2#
Abramovich has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mondell to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Abramovich is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mondell pulls down on the head and he's put Abramovich to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gordon Mondell!
Gordon Mondell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Slavic FL 24
Date: Apr 18, 2022

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Belsky or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad.
Belsky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belsky looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice sprawl there from Barnes as Belsky shoots in.
Belsky ducks right into an uppercut from Barnes. #CUT#It looks like Boryenka Belsky has been cut.
Belsky slips under a jab from Barnes.
Belsky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Belsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Belsky is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Barnes misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Belsky scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Belsky trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Bucky Barnes has been cut.#T1#
An elbow from Belsky crashes against the mat.
Barnes avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Belsky.
Belsky controlling from side mount.
Belsky cracks Barnes with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Belsky tries for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
Belsky works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#CUT2#Bucky Barnes's cut is getting worse.
Belsky wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #T2#
Barnes tries to bench press Belsky off him but Belsky keeps the position.
Belsky trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Barnes taking punishment in the form of punches. #CUT2#Jeez, Bucky Barnes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Boryenka Belsky!
Boryenka Belsky really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Neon Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Slavic FL 23
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1##CL#
Sole moves into the clinch.
Sole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trucks or not.
Trucks goes for a takedown attempt but Sole pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sole tries to work over Trucks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sole.
Trucks lands a body shot.
Trucks managing to block the knees to the body from Sole.
Trucks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sole is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sole lands with a left to the head.
Sole gets through Trucks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trucks.
Sole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trucks tries for a takedown but Sole manages to get underhooks.
Jacks Sole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Trucks.
Trucks is trying to maintain a safe position but Sole gets an underhook and turns Trucks into the ropes.
Sole comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Derek Trucks has been cut.#BC#
Sole breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Sole has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sole blocks an elbow strike.
Trucks is working Sole over against the ropes.#T1#
Sole wants to get back to striking at distance but Trucks won't allow it.
Sole gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sole trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Trucks jumps guard and drags Sole to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Trucks is trying to keep Sole in close.
Sole throwing strikes from guard but Trucks blocks nicely.
Sole looking to pass the guard.
Sole trying to control but Trucks is working from the bottom.
Sole will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trucks looking to control.
Sole postures up in Trucks's guard and throws a big left but Trucks blocks it.
Sole throwing strikes from guard but Trucks blocks nicely.
Trucks keeping full guard, as Sole tries to pass. #T2#
Sole won't allow Trucks to sweep him here.
Sole trying to control the position from guard on top but Trucks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sole with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sole has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Trucks working for a triangle but Sole defends it easily. #SUB2#
Sole got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trucks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sole has managed to get both his arms back between Trucks's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trucks throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sole postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Trucks trying to control the position.
Sole throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Sole looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Trucks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Trucks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sole defends well.
Sole throws a strike but Trucks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Trucks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sole working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trucks.
Trucks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sole is trying to control the position but Trucks postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sole holds on and takes a little breather.
Trucks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Sole working a defensive guard here.
Trucks throwing strikes from guard but Sole blocks nicely.
Trucks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trucks trying to control but Sole is working from the bottom.
Sole working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trucks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sole is trying to keep Trucks in close.
Trucks looking to sit in guard and control but Sole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacks Sole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derek Trucks's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Trucks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Sole instigates a clinch.
Sole misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trucks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trucks.
Sole gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trucks. #BC#
Sole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jacks Sole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Sole gets a clinch.
Trucks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sole just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD2#
Trucks has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sole clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Sole manages to stand up with Trucks still on his back. Eventually Trucks drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Sole has managed to clinch.
Trucks misses with some punches. #BC#
Sole breaks from the clinch.
Trucks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sole sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trucks somewhat.
Jacks Sole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Trucks.#T1#
Sole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Trucks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sole tries to clinch up but Trucks circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Sole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trucks, pushing him back against the ropes.
Sole throws a punch but it's blocked by Trucks.
Sole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sole lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sole. #BC#
Sole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trucks keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Sole gets a clinch.
Sole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sole throws a head punch that misses.
Trucks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sole has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sole swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Sole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Sole has Trucks up against the ropes in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sole has a couple of punches blocked by Trucks.
Sole tries a body shot but Trucks blocks it. #T2#
Trucks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sole smiles and moves away.
Sole tries to clinch up but Trucks circles away and keeps his distance.
Trucks keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Trucks darts in and clinches Sole up against the ropes.#BC#
Sole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sole tries to close the distance and clinch but Trucks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Trucks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sole to the ground. Trucks is now in Sole's guard.
Trucks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trucks stands and throws Sole's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sole is trying to get back to half guard.
Sole is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trucks's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trucks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Trucks is pressing down on Sole's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sole is holding on for now.
Trucks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sole tries to roll over but Trucks keeps him under control.
Trucks trying to control from Sole's half guard. Sole has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sole is trying to control the position but Trucks postures up.
Sole looking for a sweep. Not yet Sole, not yet. #SUB#
Sole working for a triangle but Trucks defends it easily.
Sole trying to keep a closed guard but Trucks is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Trucks throws a big elbow that misses.
Trucks landing with the ground and pound.
Sole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trucks can do to turn this around?
Trucks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trucks throws a strike but Sole rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sole distracts Trucks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Trucks wants to sweep here but Sole controlling him for the moment.
Trucks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacks Sole dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derek Trucks's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sole fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trucks flicks out a counter leg kick but Sole steps away.#TD#
Sole drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trucks wants to sweep but no luck.
Sole works over Trucks with some ground and pound from guard.
Sole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sole wants to pass the guard but Trucks is keeping the position.
Sole postures up.
Sole trying to control the position from guard on top but Trucks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trucks trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Trucks is trying to control the position but Sole postures up.
Trucks keeping moving, preventing Sole from controlling successfully.
Sole wants to pass the guard but Trucks is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Trucks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sole defends it easily.
Sole trying to control the position from guard on top but Trucks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sole wants to pass the guard but Trucks is keeping the position.
Trucks wants to sweep here but Sole controlling him for the moment.
Jacks Sole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trucks managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trucks looks to land a combination but Sole avoids it well. #CL#
Sole closes the distance and clinches.
Sole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trucks's elbow. #T2##BC#
Sole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sole tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Trucks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trucks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Sole shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sole prevents Trucks from improving his position.
Trucks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trucks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sole winds up and cracks Trucks with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Sole is working for a submission of some sort.
Trucks wants to improve his position but Sole is controlling well. #T3#
Sole sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trucks defending well though.
Sole wants to take a breather but Trucks is having none of it.
Sole is nestled in close to Trucks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sole is trying to control the action in half guard but Trucks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Trucks manages to get to full guard.
Sole throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Trucks has his foot on Sole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sole works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SU#
Trucks is working an open guard so Sole takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Trucks throws a nice looking combination but Sole bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trucks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Trucks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trucks tries to counter by closing the distance.
Trucks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trucks swats away the attempt to clinch by Sole.
Jacks Sole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trucks shoots in but no luck this time.
Trucks misses with a takedown attempt - Sole sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jacks Sole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Trucks.#CL#
Sole closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Trucks jumps guard and drags Sole to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sole chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Trucks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sole is aware though and is defending well.
Sole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Derek Trucks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sole works over Trucks with some ground and pound from guard.
Trucks being controlled here, momentarily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacks Sole!
A relieved looking Jacks Sole thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Derek Trucks stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is not my first rodeo! See you on the matt again!'.

Event: Bellicose 84
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Sobolinski misses with a wild combination.
Sobolinski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sobolinski throws a nice looking combination but Nunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nunes lunges at Sobolinski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sobolinski's hand.
Sobolinski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sobolinski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nunes.
Sobolinski throws out a counter right but Nunes avoids it with no problem.
Sobolinski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nunes.
Sobolinski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #KD#
Nice combo by Nunes! Oh, that's hurt him - Sobolinski falls to the canvas and Nunes follows him into side control. #CUT#It looks like Don Sobolinski has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobolinski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nunes.
Nunes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sobolinski is avoiding damage well. #SU#
Nunes stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nunes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nunes scores with a hook.
Sobolinski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nunes.
Nunes flashes Sobolinski a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Sobolinski's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Sobolinski crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Nunes punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rumble Nunes!
Don Sobolinski spoke after the fight, saying 'Live to train another day!'.

Event: Slavic FL 20
Date: Mar 28, 2022

#R1#
Rockwell fails with the takedown.#CL#
Rockwell clinches.
Sly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockwell wants a takedown but no success here.
Sly lands a hook that snaps the head of Rockwell backwards.
Sly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rockwell or not.
Sly stops a takedown attempt from Rockwell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Rockwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockwell misses with a punch to the body.
Sly tries a body shot but Rockwell blocks it.
Sly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rockwell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell blocks a body shot from Sly.
Rockwell is looking for a takedown.
Sly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rockwell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sly pushes Rockwell back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Sly.
Sly lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Sly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rockwell backwards.
Sly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sly digs a right hand into Rockwell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rockwell's gas tank.
Rockwell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rockwell fails to pull guard.
Sly lands a left hand.
Rockwell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Sly to keep the fight standing.
Sly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rockwell backwards.
Sly lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Sly.
Rockwell is breathing heavily.
Sly digs a right hand into Rockwell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rockwell's gas tank.
Sly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rockwell backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sly gets underhooks to prevent Rockwell's takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Sly as the two fighters clinch.
Sly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sly scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Sly lands with a light punch inside.
Sly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sly cracks Rockwell with a nice body shot.
Sly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rockwell.
Sly pushes Rockwell back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Sly scores with a shot to the side of Rockwell's head.
Sly gets through Rockwell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Sly. #ROC2#Rockwell is rocked!
Sly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Rockwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sly unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rockwell! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Sly is unloading with more strikes now! Rockwell drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monika Sly!
Seth Rockwell spoke after the fight, saying 'I will hit the gym, get back to the drawing board and see what improvements can be made, you will see me again! '.

Event: Slavic FL 19
Date: Mar 24, 2022

#R1#
Trucks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trucks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Derek Trucks has been cut.
Trucks 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.
Takeda connects with a right hand. Trucks shakes it off.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Takeda enables Trucks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Takeda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Trucks lands a couple of elbows.
Trucks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trucks is looking to work some ground and pound but Takeda has wrist control.
Trucks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trucks wants to control from the top but Takeda keeps moving.
Takeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trucks trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Trucks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trucks trying to control but Takeda is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Trucks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takeda is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Trucks rushes Takeda and presses him up against the ropes.#TD2#
Trucks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Takeda uses from the top position.
Trucks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2##SUB2#
Trucks is looking for a kimura but Takeda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trucks to get the leverage. #SUB#
Takeda looking for submissions off his back.
Trucks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trucks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Takeda wants to improve his position but Trucks is controlling well. #SUB2#
Trucks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takeda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trucks.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Trucks with the ground and pound but Takeda uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Trucks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trucks pushing down on Takeda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Takeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trucks pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Trucks is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Takeda still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Takeda has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Trucks gets back to half guard.#T4#
Trucks trying to control here.
Takeda scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Trucks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takeda pulls his head out easily.
Trucks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takeda distracts Trucks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Trucks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Trucks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Trucks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Trucks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derek Trucks's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Trucks fails to land the takedown.
Trucks dives in and grabs Takeda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takeda pushes down on Trucks's head and hops out.
Trucks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takeda swivels and escapes.
Takeda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kazuki Takeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Trucks.
Trucks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Takeda misses the shot to the body.
Trucks fails with a takedown attempt.
Takeda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trucks with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Takeda to counter with a crisp jab.
Takeda cracks Trucks with an open hand slap.#CUT#That has opened up Derek Trucks's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Trucks to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Trucks looks to clinch but Takeda throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Trucks taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kazuki Takeda!
Kazuki Takeda retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Kazuki Takeda thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Derek Trucks spoke after the fight, saying 'This is not my first rodeo! See you on the matt again!'.

Event: Slavic FL 18
Date: Mar 21, 2022

#R1#
Belsky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belsky wants to clinch but Bradock slips to the side
and Bradock counters with a nice kick to the body.
Belsky shoots in and drives through. Bradock sprawls well.
Belsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belsky is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bradock.#CUT2#It looks like Boryenka Belsky has been cut.
Bradock thuds his shin into the meat of Belsky's side.
Both fighters circling a little - Bradock finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Belsky has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bradock.
Belsky is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Bradock lands a big head kick that sends Belsky tumbling to the mat! Bradock takes a step backwards and waves Belsky back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradock connects with a body shot that sends Belsky's belly button to the back.
Belsky tries to clinch but Bradock moves out of range.
Bradock is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bradock stuns Belsky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Bradock moves into the clinch.
Bradock connects with a knee to the head.
Bradock's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bradock has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Belsky - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Bradock, and another! Belsky is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Loratcho Bradock!
A very excited looking Loratcho Bradock 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.
In defeat, Boryenka Belsky stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will train harder, I will be back! '.

Event: Slavic FL 16
Date: Mar 14, 2022

#R1#
Good leg kick by Trucks. #CL#
Trucks clinches with his opponent.
Trucks 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.#TD#
Trucks jumps guard.
IronSide looking to pass the guard.
Trucks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Trucks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trucks wants to stand but IronSide is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IronSide preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Trucks is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! IronSide has his hands clasped together but Trucks extends and breaks IronSide's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Trucks.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derek Trucks!
Derek Trucks made sure to mention his sponsor, Neon Zombie in his post fight interview.

Event: Slavic FL 16
Date: Mar 14, 2022

#R1#
Some wild striking there from DeJesus.
Mondell 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.#CL2#
DeJesus clinches with his opponent.
Mondell jumps guard but DeJesus turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Mondell jumps into guard, dragging DeJesus to the mat.
Mondell looking for a sweep. Not yet Mondell, not yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mondell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DeJesus manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondell trying to control but DeJesus is working from the bottom.
Mondell pushes down on DeJesus's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Mondell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeJesus defends it well. #T1#
DeJesus is trying to maintain the position but Mondell is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Mondell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DeJesus has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Mondell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DeJesus sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Mondell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mondell wants to take a breather but DeJesus is having none of it. #T2##SUB#
Mondell is looking for a kimura here.
Mondell wants to take a breather but DeJesus is having none of it. #SUB#
Mondell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Mondell is trying to work for a kimura but DeJesus is defending well. #SUB#
Mondell is looking for submissions but instead, DeJesus has regained full guard. #T3##SUB#
Mondell drops back, looking for a kneebar! DeJesus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. DeJesus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from DeJesus! #REVB#
Mondell manages to work his way to half guard, despite DeJesus's best efforts.#SUB#
Mondell has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for DeJesus. Oh but Mondell has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! DeJesus goes limp - he's gone! Mondell jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gordon Mondell!
During a confident post fight interview, Gordon Mondell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Slavic FL 14: Stop War
Date: Mar 07, 2022

#R1#
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rockwell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rockwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Rockwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rockwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Rockwell moves out of range.
Rockwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eliz Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Rockwell.#TD2#
Rockwell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rockwell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from 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!#SUB2#
Rockwell is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rockwell pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rockwell trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie won't allow Rockwell to pass to mount. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rockwell pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rockwell is looking for a kimura here. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rockwell pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Rockwell is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rockwell passes to full mount!
Rockwell tries to control but Gracie wriggling away. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is having none of it.
Rockwell prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.#T3#
Gracie regains half guard.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gracie is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Rockwell is tapping! Great win for Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eliz Gracie!
Eliz Gracie retains his light heavyweight title!
Post fight, Eliz Gracie stared into the camera and said 'Thank you for a great fight. I want to stay humble here, that could have been my final fight in MMA. But i'm looking for some more fights. I'm trying to defend this title one more time before getting the opportunity to fight someone, in an MMA fight of course.'.
Seth Rockwell was interviewed post fight and said 'I will hit the gym, get back to the drawing board and see what improvements can be made, you will see me again! '.

Event: Slavic FL 13: Herojam Slava
Date: Mar 03, 2022

#R1#
McGrim slips a jab from Shearer.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shearer.
Shearer misses with a straight left.
As Shearer tries to get set, McGrim tries to push him back and clinch up but Shearer manages to avoid the attempt.
McGrim is looking to clinch but Shearer is avoiding it. #TD#
McGrim shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shearer is trying to defend but McGrim finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shearer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGrim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
McGrim is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shearer sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
McGrim is looking for a kimura here.
Shearer is staying active underneath McGrim, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
McGrim is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SUB#
McGrim seems to be working for a kimura but Shearer defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
McGrim is working for a submission of some sort.
McGrim stops Shearer from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Shearer is defending against the submission attempts here by McGrim. #SUB#
McGrim is looking for a kimura but Shearer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGrim to get the leverage. #T2##SUB#
McGrim has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Shearer defend it? McGrim steps over the head and cranks it - Shearer is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for McGrim!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jace McGrim!
Jace McGrim took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Neon Zombie for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Slavic FL 12: Free Ukraine
Date: Feb 28, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Trucks dives in and scores a takedown into Gorichov's guard.
Gorichov is looking to stand back up but Trucks counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gorichov. #REVR#
Gorichov tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Trucks manages to move to mount! #SUB2#
Gorichov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Trucks. #SUB2#
Trucks moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gorichov has worked his arm free - good work by Gorichov! #SUB2#
Trucks is trying to get an arm triangle but Gorichov is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorichov being controlled for a moment.
Let's hope that Trucks has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Trucks scores with a couple of short elbows.
Trucks wants to control but Gorichov is keeping him busy.
Trucks throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gorichov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trucks on the ground.#SUB2#
Trucks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Trucks working the head and body with strikes.
Trucks throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Trucks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gorichov keeps working.
Trucks scores with punches from side control. #ROC2#Gorichov is rocked!
Gorichov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Trucks wants to finish this one by submission but Gorichov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Trucks.
Gorichov is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Trucks controlling the position easily from mount.
Trucks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gorichov tries to buck Trucks off but Trucks takes his back!
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!
Gorichov is trying to remain composed but Trucks is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Oh Gorichov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Gorichov has been cut.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3##SUB2#
Trucks is working for a rear naked choke. Gorichov is not defending it well and Trucks has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Gorichov refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Gorichov's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Derek Trucks!
After the big win, Derek Trucks made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Neon Zombie and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Slavic FL 12: Free Ukraine
Date: Feb 28, 2022

#R1#
Tornado digs a good body shot into Belsky's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tornado.
Belsky definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Belsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Belsky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tornado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belsky engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Belsky advances to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tornado wants to get back to full guard.
Belsky working the head and body with strikes.
Belsky perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Belsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tornado is looking to improve his position.
Belsky has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Belsky trying to control the pace. #T1#
Belsky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tornado really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belsky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Belsky prevents Tornado from standing back up.
Belsky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Belsky looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Belsky slips a nice elbow through Tornado's hands, connecting with Tornado's forehead.
Belsky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#Tornado is rocked!
Belsky lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Tornado quite badly. Tornado pulls Belsky in close trying to recover. Belsky postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Tornado on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Tornado doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boryenka Belsky!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Boryenka Belsky made sure he mentioned Neon Zombie, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Slavic FL 11
Date: Feb 21, 2022

#R1#
Mondell misses with a takedown
letting DeJesus counter with a right hand.
Mondell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeJesus as he jumps to the side.
DeJesus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mondell is looking to counter punch.
Mondell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DeJesus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Mondell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
DeJesus moves into the clinch successfully.
Mondell is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondell tries to score a body lock takedown but DeJesus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mondell is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. DeJesus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mondell tries to pull guard but DeJesus won't allow it. #BC2#
DeJesus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1##CL2#
DeJesus has closed the distance and engaged Mondell in a clinch.
Mondell is trying to pull guard but DeJesus has him pressed against the ropes.#TD#
Mondell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics DeJesus uses from the top position. #SUB#
Mondell working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because DeJesus has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
DeJesus is looking for a kimura here.
DeJesus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Mondell flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
DeJesus blocks the strikes from Mondell.
Mondell is pressing down on DeJesus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mondell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Mondell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mondell has a closed guard, preventing DeJesus from standing up. #T3##SUB#
Mondell has his foot on DeJesus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeJesus works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
DeJesus is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mondell has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. DeJesus is looking to defend but Mondell has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for DeJesus! Mondell pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, DeJesus taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gordon Mondell!
After winning the bout, Gordon Mondell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Ramano vs Carter
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Sobolinski there.#CUT2#It looks like Creme Brulee has been cut.
Sobolinski looks to score with a jab to the body but Brulee is just out of range.
Sobolinski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sobolinski throws a big shot that misses.
Sobolinski 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sobolinski. Brulee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sobolinski throws a combination that misses
and Brulee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sobolinski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sobolinski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brulee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sobolinski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brulee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Brulee. That snapped Sobolinski's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brulee lands with a good body shot.
Brulee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brulee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sobolinski.
Sobolinski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sobolinski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brulee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brulee connects with a nice looking jab.
Sobolinski throws a combination that misses
and Brulee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sobolinski throws a series of punches but Brulee moves out of range. #T1#
Brulee cracks Sobolinski with a good jab.
Sobolinski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab, jab by Brulee - just one landing. #CL#
Brulee has closed the distance and engaged Sobolinski in a clinch. #TD#
Brulee pulls guard.
Sobolinski stopping the sweep attempt from Brulee.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brulee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sobolinski manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Brulee pushing down on Sobolinski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Brulee in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sobolinski tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Brulee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Creme Brulee!
Don Sobolinski was interviewed post fight and said 'Live to train another day!'.

Event: Slavic FL 9
Date: Feb 07, 2022

#R1##TD#
Svenson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rockwell's guard.
Rockwell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rockwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rockwell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Rockwell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Svenson defends it well. #SUB2#
Rockwell is trying for a kimura here. Svenson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rockwell wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Seth Rockwell!
Seth Rockwell thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Slavic FL 9
Date: Feb 07, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Belsky quickly recovers to half guard.
Belsky wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belsky sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Belsky definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Belsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Belsky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Belsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a kimura here. Belsky looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eliz Gracie!
Eliz Gracie is the new light heavyweight champion!
Eliz Gracie looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'First of all I wanna take this opportunity to thank god for this win. Second, I appreciate all my supporters for motivating me to fight tonight. To my opponent, You are a very tough young man, chin up. And I can confirm my next one will be my last, so im looking for a good challenge!!'.
In defeat, Boryenka Belsky stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will train harder, I will be back! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
McGrim fails with the takedown.#TD#
McGrim closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
McGrim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McGrim trying to control the position but Harlan is working away. #SUB#
McGrim has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Harlan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. McGrim yanks on the arm and Harlan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by McGrim.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jace McGrim!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jace McGrim made sure he mentioned Neon Zombie, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Sankara looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McGrim!
McGrim definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McGrim avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sankara.
McGrim is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sankara misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McGrim manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sankara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGrim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sankara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGrim has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
McGrim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Sankara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGrim wants to control but Sankara is keeping busy.
McGrim wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
McGrim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
McGrim actively working from the bottom here.
Sankara is looking to stall here but McGrim recovers full guard. #T2#
Sankara wants to control from the top but McGrim keeps moving.
Sankara throws a strike but McGrim rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
McGrim trying to control but Sankara is working from the bottom.
Sankara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGrim wants to control from the top but Sankara keeps moving. #SUB#
McGrim is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Sankara is trying to control the position but McGrim postures up.
McGrim advances to half guard. #SUB#
McGrim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
McGrim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sankara throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sankara is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
McGrim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sankara has his hands clasped together around McGrim's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
McGrim frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McGrim wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
McGrim is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Sankara is in real trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
McGrim is persistently looking for the submission but Sankara is defending it well.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McGrim's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jace McGrim dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Sankara has McGrim up against the cage in a clinch.
McGrim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sankara can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Sankara turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McGrim might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McGrim is trying to get back to half guard.
Sankara in side control, just content to control the action for now.
McGrim manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrim keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
McGrim trying to control but Sankara postures up.
McGrim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
McGrim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sankara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGrim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Sankara is looking for a kimura but McGrim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sankara to get the leverage.
McGrim works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
McGrim looking for a triangle here. Sankara is fighting it but it looks tight! McGrim pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sankara is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jace McGrim!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jace McGrim waved his t-shirt featuring Neon Zombie's logo in front of the cameras.

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