Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Rikishi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ol is fending him off so far but Rikishi persists. Nope, Ol circles away and we're back to standing.
Kyojin Rikishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rikishi goes for a double leg but Ol avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ol continues to drive forward.
Ol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Ol gets caught flat footed, as Rikishi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ol trying to keep a closed guard but Rikishi is proving a slippery customer.
Rikishi stopping the sweep attempt from Ol.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rikishi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Rikishi stands up from Ol's guard - Rikishi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rikishi dives in for a single leg takedown but Ol sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Ol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lo Ol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyojin Rikishi.#T1#
Rikishi tries for a takedown but Ol circles away easily
and Ol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rikishi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rikishi shoots and misses
and Ol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Kyojin Rikishi has been cut.
Rikishi dives in for a single leg takedown but Ol sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ol is looking for a counter combo.
No luck for Rikishi with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Ol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rikishi or perhaps it was just good defense by Ol, which made it look bad. #T2#
Rikishi misses with a takedown #KD#
and Ol counters with a nice right hand that sends Rikishi toppling to the canvas! Rikishi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ol finish him?!
Rikishi looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ol leaves Rikishi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rikishi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ol throwing a counter right hand but Rikishi manages to avoid it.
Rikishi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rikishi shoots in looking for a takedown. Ol tries to sprawl out of it but Rikishi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ol manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Ol was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Rikishi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ol counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Rikishi badly! Ol follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Rikishi out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Ol finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lo Ol!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 21
Date: Apr 19, 2024

#R1#
Konabe takes one to the chin there.
Orohena definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Orohena misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Konabe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orohena, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Orohena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orohena misses with a looping left.
Konabe replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Orohena blocks it well.
Konabe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Konabe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orohena misses with a hook. Konabe ducked under it nicely.
Orohena will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orohena loads up on a big right hand but Konabe slips the punch.#CL2#
Konabe clinches. #BC#
Orohena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Konabe darts in and clinches Orohena up against the cage.
Konabe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orohena's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Konabe jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orohena would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Konabe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orohena defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Orohena avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Konabe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Orohena preventing the sweep.
Konabe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orohena is looking to stand up but Konabe won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orohena. Konabe does a little dance to reset his feet.#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.
The fighters circling - Orohena throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orohena will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orohena sets himself, and Konabe steps forward looking for the clinch! Orohena avoids it this time.
Konabe moves forwards but Orohena connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Konabe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Konabe shoots in for a double leg but Orohena sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Konabe instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Konabe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Konabe ducks under a wild hook from Orohena.
Orohena is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Konabe.
Konabe throws a right and a left that Orohena avoids nicely.
Konabe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orohena manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orohena was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orohena fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Konabe manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orohena. Konabe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orohena is breathing heavily.
Konabe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orohena defends well and Konabe ends up having to push Orohena into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Orohena throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Konabe sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Konabe doesn't manage to clinch there - Orohena circles away.
It looked like Orohena wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Konabe wants to clinch up but Orohena keeps it at a distance.
Konabe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Konabe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Max Orohena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poma Konabe.
Konabe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Konabe tries to bum rush Orohena with a series of wild strikes but Orohena uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Konabe has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Konabe tries for a takedown but Orohena manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Konabe gets control of Orohena's arms and successfully pulls guard. Konabe will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Konabe working for a triangle but Orohena defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Konabe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SU#
Orohena stands and steps away. Konabe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Konabe wants to clinch up but Orohena keeps it at a distance.
Konabe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Konabe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orohena.
Orohena misses with an uppercut. Konabe saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Orohena. No joy for Konabe on that attempt.
Orohena 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.
Max Orohena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orohena loads up on a big right hand but Konabe slips the punch.
Orohena defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Konabe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orohena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orohena moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKonabe.
Orohena jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Max Orohena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orohena throws a jab but it's blocked by Konabe.
Horrible takedown attempt by Konabe or perhaps it was just good defense by Orohena, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Orohena dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Orohena is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Konabe.
Orohena swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Konabe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Orohena is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Orohena throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Konabe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Orohena's guard.
Orohena can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Konabe controls the pace.
Orohena wants to stand up but Konabe is controlling him.
Orohena on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Orohena tries to get out of the position.
Konabe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konabe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Konabe gets to his feet - Orohena follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Konabe fails with the takedown.
Konabe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Orohena stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Orohena wants it to stay on the feet.
Max Orohena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poma Konabe.
Konabe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Konabe misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Orohena on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Konabe closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Orohena manages to break the clinch.
Konabe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orohena but Orohena pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Orohena lands a nice hook to Konabe's body. Konabe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Konabe staying out of range there.#T2#
Konabe lands a jab-cross combination.
Orohena looks to score with a jab to the body but Konabe is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Konabe wants to clinch up but Orohena keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Konabe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Orohena tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Konabe is in Orohena's guard.
Konabe is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Orohena is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Konabe throwing strikes but missing.
Konabe throwing strikes from guard but Orohena blocks nicely.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Konabe tries to free his leg and advance position but Orohena is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Konabe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Konabe tries to clinch there but Orohena circles away.
Konabe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Orohena throws a right and a left that Konabe avoids nicely. #CL2#
Konabe clinches with his opponent.
Konabe prevents a body shot from Orohena.
Konabe takes a shot to the head.
Orohena is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Konabe tries to pull guard but Orohena forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Konabe tries to pull guard but Orohena won't allow it.
Orohena misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Konabe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Konabe tries to clinch but Orohena moves out of range.
Orohena throws a left and a right that both miss
and Konabe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orohena displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Konabe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Poma Konabe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Orohena's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Orohena swinging wildly here.
Konabe fails with a takedown attempt.
Orohena lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Konabe circles away quickly and effectively.
Konabe moves in looking to clinch but Orohena pushes him off.
Konabe fails to land the takedown.
Orohena throws a hook but Konabe blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Konabe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Konabe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Konabe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orohena scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Konabe clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Konabe.
Konabe fails to pull guard.
Max Orohena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poma Konabe.#T1##BC#
Orohena manages to break the clinch.
Konabe is looking to clinch.
Orohena throws a nice looking combination but Konabe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Konabe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orohena sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Max Orohena is winning the standup battle so far.
Orohena missing with a left hand there. Konabe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Konabe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orohena but Orohena pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Konabe moves out of range of the strikes.
Konabe takes one on the button.
Konabe doesn't manage to clinch there - Orohena circles away.
Konabe slips under a jab.
Konabe dives in and grabs Orohena's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orohena pushes down on Konabe's head and hops out.
Orohena throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Konabe counters by clinching up. #BC#
Orohena breaks the clinch.
Orohena fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2##CL2#
Konabe moves into the clinch successfully.
Konabe wants a takedown but no success here.
Konabe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Orohena walks away with a smile on his face. Konabe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Konabe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Orohena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Konabe shoots for a takedown but Orohena saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orohena thows a left - swing and a miss!
Konabe is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Konabe gets a takedown into half guard.
Orohena is looking to escape.
Konabe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3##SUB2#
Konabe seems to be working for a kimura but Orohena defends the submission attempt.
Konabe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Konabe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Konabe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Konabe lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Konabe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Konabe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Konabe controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Konabe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Konabe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orohena.
Konabe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orohena.
Konabe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Konabe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orohena sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Orohena showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Orohena has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Orohena!

Event: BE 7: Smithers vs Kowalski
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1#
Chunks dives in for a single leg takedown but Geri sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Chunks misses with some punches.
Chunks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Geri is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chunks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chunks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #TD#
Chunks has hold of one of Geri's legs. Geri is fighting the takedown attempt but Chunks gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Geri is looking to stand back up but Chunks counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Geri. #REVB#
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.#SUB#
Geri is defending against the submission attempts here by Chunks.
Chunks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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.#SUB#
Chunks seems to be working for a kimura but Geri defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Chunks thows a huge punch but Geri dodges it nicely.
Geri is trying to stand.
Geri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chunks.
Chunks lands with a punch from half guard.
Chunks 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.
Geri is trying to stand back up but Chunks is controlling him
Chunks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Chunks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Geri wants to get back to his feet.
Chunks winds up and cracks Geri with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Chunks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Geri keeps working.
Geri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chunks. #ES2#
Geri manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Chunks dives in and grabs Geri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Geri pushes down on Chunks's head and hops out.
It seemed like Geri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Chunks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chunks has his takedown stuffed
and Geri counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chunks is defended easily by Geri.
Geri throws a counter combo.
Geri stuffs the takedown attempt from Chunks. Chunks gets slowly back to his feet.
Geri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Geri has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3##CL#
Chunks clinches with his opponent.
Geri is looking for a takedown.
Chunks tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Chunks is trying to trip Geri. He has hold of a leg but Geri is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chunks persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Chunks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Geri wants to stand and escape but Chunks is having none of it.
Geri keeping moving, preventing Chunks from controlling successfully.
Chunks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Geri is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Geri manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
Chunks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Geri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chunks swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Chunks tries to score a body lock takedown but Geri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chunks looking to stall.
Geri blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Geri breaks the clinch.
Chunks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Geri. Geri obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chunks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chunks shoots and misses
and Geri counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Geri throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chunks's head.#CL#
Chunks rushes Geri and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Chunks is working for takedown but Geri is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chunks is looking to control Geri's arms but Geri gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chunks has his back to the ropes. #BC2#
Geri breaks the clinch. #TD#
Chunks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chunks is breathing heavily.
Geri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chunks. #T5#
Geri pushes Chunks off but Chunks dives into side control. #ES2#
Geri bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Geri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chunks circles away.
Chunks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
Chunks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Geri was covering up waiting for the punch and Chunks finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Geri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Geri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chunks is controlling him.
Geri is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T6#
Chunks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chunks stops Geri from standing up.
Chunks trying to control the position from guard on top but Geri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Geri wants to stand but Chunks is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Geri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chunks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Geri somewhat.
Chunks avoids the head kick by Geri.
Chunks darts in looking for a takedown but Geri gets double underhooks and turns Chunks into the ropes.
Geri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T7#
Geri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Geri is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chunks is defending well.
Geri stops a takedown attempt from Chunks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Geri as Chunks tries to tie him up.
Chunks misses with a punch to the body.
Geri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Geri prevents the takedown attempt.
Chunks looking to stall.
Geri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chunks misses with a punch to the body.
Chunks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Geri is defending well.
Geri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chunks. #BC2#
Geri breaks from the clinch. #T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chunks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Geri raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Geri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chunks fails with the takedown
and Geri counters with a flying knee. Nice. #TD#
Chunks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Geri did well to prevent Chunks getting side control.#ES2#
Geri makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Chunks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Geri lands a head kick. Chunks smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD#
Chunks scores with a takedown into Geri's guard.
Geri wants to get back to his feet but Chunks is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T9#
Chunks trying to control the position from guard on top but Geri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Geri wants to get back to his feet but Chunks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chunks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chunks trying to control the position from guard on top but Geri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Geri is looking to stand up but Chunks isn't so interested in that idea.
Geri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mawashi Geri will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Geri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chunks tries for a takedown but Geri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Geri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chunks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Geri.
Geri shoots in looking for a takedown. Chunks tries to sprawl out of it but Geri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Chunks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geri scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chunks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Chunks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Chunks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Geri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chunks somewhat.
Geri throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Geri fails to land with a series of punches.
Mawashi Geri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chunks shoots in but Geri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Geri connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Bobby Chunks has been cut.
Chunks avoids the head kick by Geri.
Chunks dives in and grabs Geri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Geri pushes down on Chunks's head and hops out.
Chunks dives in and grabs Geri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Geri pushes down on Chunks's head and hops out.
Geri is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chunks shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Geri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chunks fails with the takedown
and Geri counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Chunks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Geri advances position into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chunks takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Geri lands an elbow.
Chunks tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Geri easily slips into full mount!
Geri controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Geri can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chunks is looking to escape.
Chunks is trying to reverse the position but instead Geri has taken his back - oops!
Geri gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB2#
Geri is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chunks is defending well though. Geri let's go of the attempt for now.
Geri controlling well, preventing Chunks from escaping the position. #T4#
Chunks breaks Geri's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Geri wants to get back to his feet but Chunks is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Geri is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Chunks tries to score a body lock takedown but Geri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Geri stops a takedown attempt from Chunks.
Chunks stops a takedown attempt from Geri.
Chunks wants to take the fight to the mat but Geri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chunks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Geri after a bit of a struggle.
Chunks swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Geri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chunks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Geri counters with a leg kick. #T5#
Geri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Geri fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Geri as Chunks shoots in.
Geri is looking for the big counter here.
Geri lands a head kick. Chunks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Geri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chunks as he avoids it easily.
Geri lands a nice shot to the body.
Chunks shoots in for a takedown but Geri shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Geri scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Geri controls the position.#SUB2#
Geri wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chunks, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Geri is trying to get an arm triangle but Chunks is defending well. #T6#
Chunks struggling a bit here.
Chunks manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Chunks actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Geri lands a nice short elbow.#T7#
Geri is keen to just control but Chunks is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Chunks actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Chunks actively working from the bottom here.
Chunks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chunks looking for a sweep. Not yet Chunks, not yet.
Chunks seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Chunks keeping moving, preventing Geri from controlling successfully. #T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Geri's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Chunks clinches up against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Geri as Chunks tries to tie him up.
Geri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chunks wants a takedown. #TD#
Chunks gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Geri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Geri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T9##ES2#
Geri has one foot on Chunks's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Geri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chunks as he avoids it easily.
Geri throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Chunks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Geri's guard.

Geri has his feet on Chunks's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Geri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chunks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chunks fails with a takedown attempt.
Chunks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Geri but Geri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mawashi Geri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Chunks's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Chunks fails with the takedown
and Geri counters with a left and a right that stings Chunks.
Chunks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Geri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chunks thinking.
Chunks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Geri tries to avoid it but Chunks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Geri to the ground. Geri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Chunks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chunks has his takedown stuffed
and Geri counters with a nice body shot.
Chunks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Geri lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mawashi Geri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Geri drives through with a takedown into Chunks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mawashi Geri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Geri sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB#
Chunks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Geri with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Chunks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Geri defends well.
Chunks keeping full guard, as Geri tries to pass. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Geri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chunks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Geri has managed to get both his arms back between Chunks's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Geri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chunks keeping moving, preventing Geri from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chunks is looking for a triangle but Geri pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Chunks is looking for a triangle but Geri pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Geri being controlled here momentarily.
Geri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Geri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chunks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Geri has managed to get both his arms back between Chunks's legs - danger averted.
Chunks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Geri looks for a takedown but Chunks sprawls well.#TD#
Chunks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chunks prevents Geri from standing back up. #SUB#
Chunks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Geri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Geri keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chunks connects with a nice short shot to Geri's temple. #T5#
Geri tries to kick Chunks off but Chunks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chunks is looking to stall here but Geri recovers full guard.
Chunks trying to control but Geri is working from the bottom.
Chunks looking to pass the guard.
Chunks trying to control the position from guard on top but Geri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chunks postures up in Geri's guard and throws a big left but Geri blocks it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chunks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Geri with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chunks or perhaps it was just good defense by Geri, which made it look bad.
Chunks fails with the takedown.#TD#
Geri tries to sprawl but Chunks drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chunks winds up and cracks Geri with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Geri is trying to stand back up but Chunks is controlling him #T7##SUB#
Chunks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Geri is trying to stand back up but Chunks is controlling him
Chunks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Geri is trying to stand.
Geri on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Chunks seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Geri is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bobby Chunks!
Bobby Chunks was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: The Road.
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1##TD#
Kakuto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Balgav is trying to defend but Kakuto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Kakuto seems content to control.
Kakuto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kakuto is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kakuto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1##SUB#
Kakuto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Balgav is trying to escape back to his feet but Kakuto uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SUB#
Kakuto is trying to get an arm triangle but Balgav is defending well.
Kakuto works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2##SUB#
Kakuto tries for a kimura but Balgav is defending well.
Balgav is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kakuto has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kakuto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balgav keeps working.
Balgav pushes Kakuto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kakuto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Kakuto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Balgav has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Balgav can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Balgav tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Kakuto biding his time, controlling Balgav.
Balgav really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kakuto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Balgav is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kakuto punches Balgav on the ear. #SUB#
Kakuto has his arm under Balgav's chin here. Game over son! Kakuto squeezes tightly and Balgav is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥, into his post fight interview.

Event: The Road.
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1##CL#
Quantou tries to keep at a distance but Totemo has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Totemo gets control of Quantou's arms and successfully pulls guard. Totemo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Quantou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Totemo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Quantou wants to stand but Totemo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Totemo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Quantou trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Totemo is on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totemo throwing strikes but missing.
Quantou working a defensive guard but Totemo manages to pass into side control anyway. #T1#
Quantou is trying to get back to half guard.
Quantou 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Totemo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Totemo gets to mount! Quantou was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Quantou is working to get back to half guard.
Quantou holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Totemo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Totemo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Quantou can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T2##SUB#
Quantou is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Totemo locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Quantou is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinayaka Totemo !

Event: The Road.
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1#
Vydaniya throws a sloppy head kick and Nochi moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Vydaniya closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nochi is looking for a sweep. Vydaniya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU2#
Vydaniya decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Vydaniya fails with a takedown attempt.
Nochi scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Dos Vydaniya has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vydaniya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nochi.
Vydaniya shoots for a takedown but Nochi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nochi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vydaniya avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vydaniya, as that shot connected. #KD#
Nochi drops Vydaniya with a beautiful combination! Vydaniya stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nochi is looking for the KO!
Nochi tries to clinch but Vydaniya is having none of it.
Nochi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vydaniya circles away.
Vydaniya fails with a takedown attempt.
Spokoynoy Nochi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dos Vydaniya.
Vydaniya shoots for a takedown but Nochi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vydaniya tries to land a front kick but Nochi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No luck for Vydaniya with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vydaniya tries to clinch but Nochi moves out of range.
Vydaniya shoots in but Nochi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nochi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nochi throws a head kick that misses.
Vydaniya follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nochi fails to land the takedown.
Vydaniya unleashes a big counter combination but Nochi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vydaniya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck for Nochi with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Vydaniya shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nochi napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T3#
Vydaniya content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Nochi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Vydaniya's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nochi tries to roll over but Vydaniya keeps him under control.
Nochi wants to get back to his feet.
Nochi trying to control here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vydaniya content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vydaniya is keen to just control but Nochi is a slippery customer.
Nochi wants to control but Vydaniya is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vydaniya tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nochi swivels and escapes.
Nochi misses with a two punch combination.
Vydaniya misses with a body kick.#T5#
Vydaniya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vydaniya lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Nochi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vydaniya tries to kick Nochi off in order to stand up. Nochi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Vydaniya gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nochi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vydaniya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SU#
Nochi decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Nochi looks for a takedown but Vydaniya sprawls well.#TD#
Nochi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nochi lands in his opponent's guard.

Vydaniya pushes Nochi off and scrambles back to his feet. #T6#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vydaniya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nochi.
Nochi throws a hook but Vydaniya avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Vydaniya's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nochi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Vydaniya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nochi, pushing him back against the cage.
Nochi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nochi is trying to break the clinch but Vydaniya has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Vydaniya pulls guard successfully.
Vydaniya looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7##SUB2#
Vydaniya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nochi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nochi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vydaniya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nochi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Nochi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vydaniya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nochi has managed to get both his arms back between Vydaniya's legs - danger averted.
Vydaniya striking off his back but it's not causing Nochi any problems. #SUB2#
Vydaniya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nochi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nochi passes into half guard.
Vydaniya is trying to control but can't.
Vydaniya is looking for a sweep. Nochi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nochi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vydaniya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Vydaniya gets caught napping as Nochi dives in and scores a takedown. Vydaniya manages to retain guard.

Vydaniya kicks Nochi off and gets to his feet. #T9#
Nochi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nochi throws a right hand that Vydaniya ducks under and follows up with a left that Vydaniya also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Nochi.
Nochi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vydaniya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nochi tries a head kick but it misses.
Vydaniya is looking for the big counter here.
Vydaniya throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Vydaniya. No joy for Nochi on that attempt.
Nochi dives in and grabs Vydaniya's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vydaniya pushes down on Nochi's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Vydaniya.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dos Vydaniya.
I think Vydaniya 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Dos Vydaniya!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Dos Vydaniya!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Dos Vydaniya!

Dos Vydaniya wins by unanimous decision!

Event: The Road.
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Le Boulder drives through with a takedown into guard.
Le Boulder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Le Boulder 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.
Le Boulder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Le Boulder 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown keeping full guard, as Le Boulder tries to pass.
Le Boulder told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T1#
Brown wants to stand up but Le Boulder is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Le Boulder drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Le Boulder controls the pace.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Le Boulder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Le Boulder is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Le Boulder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Le Boulder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Le Boulder trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Le Boulder moves into full mount! Brown won't be happy about that!
Brown has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Le Boulder biding his time, controlling Brown. #T4#
It looks like Le Boulder might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T5#
Brown trying to get back to his feet but Le Boulder is in full control for now.
Le Boulder throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Le Boulder just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Le Boulder missing with punches from the back.
Le Boulder biding his time, looking for the opening.
Brown is trying to get back to his feet but Le Boulder has full control of the position and if anything, Brown has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Le Boulder controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Le Boulder is continuing to stall.#T8#
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.#SUB2#
Le Boulder looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Brown taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bob Le Boulder!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bob Le Boulder thanked Pulling Guard for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2024

#R1##CL#
Montes closes the distance and pushes Dgh back into the cage.
Montes is trying to break free.
Montes is trying to force a seperation but Dgh has the dominant position.
Montes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Montes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Montes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Montes closes the distance and pushes Dgh back into the cage.
Montes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Montes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dgh prevents Montes from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Dgh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dgh misses with a takedown
and Dgh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dgh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Montes counters with a two punch combo.
Montes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dgh looks winded!#T1##KD#
Montes drops Dgh with a beautiful combination! Dgh stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Montes is looking for the KO!#ROC#Dgh is rocked!#CUT#It looks like hg Dgh has been cut.
Montes lands a big right hook! Dgh looks hurt but is still standing! Montes lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Dgh falls down and Montes dives in with a huge hammer fist! Dgh's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Montes runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sheldon Montes!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Montes rushes World and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Montes manages to break the clinch.
World avoids a punch combination nicely.
World changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
World avoids the head kick by Montes.
World changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Montes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck World on the side of the head.
Sheldon Montes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
World takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Montes lands with a kick to the temple. World shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Montes forces World back against the cage and clinches.
Montes prevents the takedown attempt.
World goes for a takedown in the clinch but Montes prevents it. #T1##BC2#
Montes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Montes moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Montes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
World on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Shocking World has been cut.#CL2#
Montes clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Montes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Montes. #CL2#
World tries to keep at a distance but Montes has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Montes working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Montes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Montes forces World back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Montes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Montes with a jab.#CL2#
Montes clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Montes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Montes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Montes throws a head kick but World moves out of range. #CL2#
Montes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with World, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Montes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Montes has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Montes manages to break the clinch.
Montes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and World counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Montes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4##SUB#
World working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee asks World politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. World prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
World is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Montes looks calm but he's in trouble here. World gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Montes is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! World lets go of the hold and Montes can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shocking World!

Event: UCF 18: De La Ghetto v Jones
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1##TD#
El Luchador shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than El Luchador was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Raheem is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Raheem gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
El Luchador mounts Raheem! Really nice guard pass there!
El Luchador putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raheem is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
El Luchador breaks from Raheem's wrist control and lands an elbow.
El Luchador controlling the pace for now. #T1#
El Luchador with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#Raheem is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Radio Raheem has been cut.
El Luchador sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Raheem is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! El Luchador has taken his back!
Raheem is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Raheem wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
El Luchador controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raheem is trying to stand back up.
I would not like to be Raheem right now.
El Luchador trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Luchador is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Raheem is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3##ES2#
Raheem manages to escape to his feet.
El Luchador shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raheem lands the left hand.
El Luchador shoots in but Raheem avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
El Luchador looks for a takedown but Raheem sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nacho El Luchador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Luchador takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
El Luchador changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raheem tries to avoid it but El Luchador manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raheem to the ground. Raheem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Raheem. No joy for El Luchador on that attempt.
Raheem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Luchador walks into a jab.
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 Nacho El Luchador will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Radio Raheem'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.#R2#
Raheem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from El Luchador.
El Luchador darts in looking for a takedown but Raheem gets double underhooks and turns El Luchador into the cage. #BC2#
Raheem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
El Luchador has been working on his balance at Canucks Combat Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Raheem.
Nacho El Luchador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raheem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nacho El Luchador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Luchador shoots in for a double leg but Raheem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
El Luchador doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Raheem counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raheem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from El Luchador is defended easily by Raheem.#T1#
Nice cross by Raheem.
Nacho El Luchador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
El Luchador tries for a takedown but Raheem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
El Luchador shoots in but Raheem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
El Luchador is trying hard to land a takedown here. Raheem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raheem! But no joy.
El Luchador looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Radio Raheem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raheem lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
El Luchador closes the distance and clinches up with Raheem, looking for a takedown. El Luchador pushes Raheem against the cage but Raheem circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
El Luchador shoots in looking for a takedown. Raheem tries to sprawl out of it but El Luchador keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raheem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Raheem is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
El Luchador fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
El Luchador tries for a takedown but Raheem circles away easily
letting Raheem counter with a right hand.
Raheem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheers as Raheem lands an impressive looking overhand right. El Luchador doesn't seem phased though.
El Luchador fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Raheem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
El Luchador needs to keep his hands up - Raheem had a free shot at his head there.
A lazy body kick from Raheem #TD#
and El Luchador counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Raheem wriggles free and stands up.
Raheem throws a chopping leg kick but El Luchador manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Raheem throws out a powerful jab.
El Luchador misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Raheem has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Raheem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raheem wants it to stay on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
El Luchador looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Raheem!
Raheem tries to escape but El Luchador is in control.
Raheem stops El Luchador from passing to mount.
Raheem is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but El Luchador has just dragged him back down to the mat.
El Luchador is looking to take a break and control but Raheem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Radio Raheem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Radio Raheem'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Raheem throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck El Luchador on the side of the head.
Raheem is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
El Luchador tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raheem swivels and escapes.
El Luchador fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Raheem on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raheem connects with a right hand. El Luchador shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Luchador shoots in for a takedown but Raheem shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nacho El Luchador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Luchador tries for a takedown but Raheem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raheem.#T1#
El Luchador shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Raheem as El Luchador shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
El Luchador looks for a takedown but Raheem sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Raheem's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
El Luchador walks into a jab.
El Luchador gets cracked there but stands up to it.
El Luchador will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Raheem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Luchador showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raheem. #T2#
El Luchador needs to keep his hands up - Raheem had a free shot at his head there.
Radio Raheem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raheem looks to land a combination but El Luchador avoids it well.
Raheem lands the left hand.
Raheem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from El Luchador.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Raheem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raheem, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
El Luchador shoots in and bounces Raheem off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T3#
El Luchador tries to free his leg and advance position but Raheem is retaining full guard.
El Luchador stops Raheem from standing up. #ES2#
Raheem pushes El Luchador off and scrambles back to his feet.
El Luchador has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from El Luchador there as he acknowledges the shot.
El Luchador shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raheem as he avoids it easily. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Raheem darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
El Luchador goes for a double leg but Raheem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Raheem continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Raheem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
El Luchador takes a shot to the body in his stride.
El Luchador with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raheem to score with a decent uppercut.
El Luchador takes one to the chin there.
Raheem smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raheem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Raheem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raheem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from El Luchador.

And that's the end of the fight!
Radio Raheem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raheem 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 William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radio Raheem!

Event: Fury!
Date: Apr 10, 2024

#R1#
Quantou fails with the takedown.#TD#
Kakuto gets a takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Quantou wants to control but Kakuto 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quantou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Quantou.
Quantou 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#
Quantou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kakuto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kakuto trying to control the action but Quantou is working from the bottom.
Kakuto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Quantou is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Quantou is looking to improve his position.
Quantou is not content to let Kakuto control the position.
Quantou wants to get back to full guard.
Quantou has a hand on Kakuto's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kakuto takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Quantou 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.#T2#
Quantou is working to get back to half guard.
Quantou is trying to reverse the position but instead Kakuto has taken his back - oops!
Quantou wants to escape the position.
Quantou really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kakuto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quantou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Kakuto has his arm under Quantou's chin here. Game over son! Kakuto squeezes tightly and Quantou is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure to mention his sponsor, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ in his post fight interview.

Event: Fury!
Date: Apr 10, 2024

#R1#
Rikishi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Le Boulder.
Rikishi attempts a counter takedown but Le Boulder avoids it well and moves away.
Le Boulder circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Le Boulder counters with a nice double leg into 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.
Rikishi being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rikishi wants to get back to his feet but Le Boulder passes into half guard.
Rikishi is trying to escape back to his feet but Le Boulder uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rikishi wants to get back to his feet but Le Boulder drags him back down.
Le Boulder content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Le Boulder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Rikishi is pushing Le Boulder's head away, looking to escape. Le Boulder manages to hold on to the position though.
Le Boulder takes a little break here. Rikishi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
It looks like Le Boulder might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rikishi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Le Boulder working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Le Boulder is staying tight to Rikishi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rikishi wants to get back to his feet but Le Boulder drags him back down.
Le Boulder controls the position. #SUB2#
Le Boulder has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Rikishi is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Le Boulder yanks on the arm and Rikishi is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Le Boulder.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob Le Boulder!
Bob Le Boulder very nearly forgot to thank Pulling Guard amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: HZN 15 Tenryu v Doherty
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Legs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zuki 's hands.
Zuki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Legs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zuki .
Zuki misses with a leg kick.
Zuki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Legs darts in and clinches Zuki up against the cage.#BC#
Zuki manages to break the clinch.
Zuki misses with a body shot.
Zuki throws a head kick but Legs moves out of range.
Zuki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zuki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Legs misses with a hook.
Zuki blocks a jab.
Zuki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuki misses with a two punch combination.
Legs closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##CL2#
Legs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Legs keeps control of Zuki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Legs has a couple of punches blocked by Zuki .
Legs misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Legs.
Zuki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legs.
Zuki has had enough of the clinch but Legs keeps him there for the moment.
Legs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zuki is trying to push Legs away but Legs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Legs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zuki is trying to push Legs away but Legs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zuki is trying to break free.#T2#
Legs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Legs fails to land.
Zuki prevents a body shot from Legs.
Legs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zuki is trying to push Legs away but Legs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Legs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Legs scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Oki Zuki has been cut.#BC#
Zuki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zuki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legs.
Zuki misses with a kick to the body.
Legs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Legs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zuki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Legs thinking.
Legs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zuki in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Legs jabs Zuki right on the nose. Zuki blinks but takes it well.
Zuki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Legs.
Legs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zuki slips a straight right by Legs.
Zuki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legs throws a solid leg kick but Zuki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Legs.
Legs jabs Zuki right on the nose. Zuki blinks but takes it well.
Zuki with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Crazy Legs has been cut.
Zuki connects with a single shot there.
Zuki moves out of range as Legs strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Zuki scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Legs tries to clinch but Zuki moves out of range. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Zuki misses the target.
Zuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Legs.
Legs throws the left hand but Zuki avoids the punch easily.
Legs throws a shot from downtown. Zuki moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Zuki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Legs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zuki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Legs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zuki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Legs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Legs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Legs looks to throw the jab but Zuki is out of range.
A big left from Legs misses.
Zuki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Legs scores with a nice strike.
Zuki moves away from the strike by Legs.
Legs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Crazy Legs will probably get the nod.
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#
Legs fakes the leg kick and cracks Zuki in the body.
Legs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zuki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crazy Legs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Zuki .
Legs misses with an uppercut.
Legs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Legs.
Legs throws a solid leg kick but Zuki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Legs.
Zuki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuki misses with a body kick.
Zuki staying out of range there.
Legs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zuki swinging wildly here. #T1#
Zuki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zuki throws out a loose jab but Legs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zuki throws a wild body kick that Legs sees coming a mile off.
Zuki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Legs moves out of range of the strikes.
Zuki moves away from the strike by Legs.
Legs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oki Zuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legs takes a swing at Zuki 's ribcage but misses.
Zuki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zuki lands a body shot.
Zuki lands a jab to Legs's midsection.#T2#
Legs looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuki is just out of range.
Legs blocks a head kick by Zuki .
Zuki throws a nice looking combination but Legs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Legs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zuki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zuki scores with a nice body kick.
Legs is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oki Zuki is winning the standup battle so far.
Zuki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Legs.
A head kick misses from Zuki .
Zuki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Legs crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zuki - the referee stops the clock and Legs gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zuki . Legs manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zuki lands a glancing blow to the side of Legs's head.#CUT#That has opened up Crazy Legs's cut even more.
Sloppy strikes from Zuki . Those never looked like landing.
Zuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Legs. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Zuki .
Legs throws a solid leg kick but Zuki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Legs.
Legs throws a big shot that misses.
Zuki half committed to a counter leg kick.
Legs tries to close the distance and clinch but Zuki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Legs has Zuki up against the cage in a clinch.
Legs swings wildly with an uppercut but Zuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Zuki breaks the clinch.
Legs misses with a looping left.
Legs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Zuki fails to land with a series of punches.
Legs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zuki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuki misses with the combination.
Zuki throws a body shot but no joy.
Legs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zuki is looking to land body kicks.
Zuki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Legs throws a lazy body kick
and Zuki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zuki with a hook.
A low kick from Legs is predictable there
letting Zuki counter with a right hand.
Zuki moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oki Zuki dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Legs misses with a lunging right hand
and Zuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zuki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legs.
Zuki throws a quick counter head kick but Legs was just out of range.
Legs blocks a head kick by Zuki .
A looping hook to the body misses from Legs. Zuki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Legs works Zuki 's body with a nice hook.
Zuki looks for the body kick but Legs saw that one coming.
Legs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuki misses with a few strikes there.
Legs throws a body punch but Zuki moves out of range.
Zuki throws a big counter combination but Legs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zuki misses with a head kick.
A cross from Zuki lands.#CUT#The cut above Crazy Legs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Legs throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Zuki counters with a crisp one two that drops Legs! Zuki thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Legs to his feet! Legs is in big trouble!
Zuki lands with a right hand.
Zuki moves out of range of the strikes.
Zuki ducks under a wild hook from Legs.
Zuki misses the shot to the body.
Legs missing with a left hand there. Zuki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legs misses with a hook.
Zuki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zuki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Legs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Legs throws a jab when Zuki was well out of range.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Legs.
Legs throws a big shot that misses.
Legs sizes up Zuki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Legs lands the left hand.
Zuki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Legs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Legs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Legs connects with a body shot that sends Zuki 's belly button to the back.
Zuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zuki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legs.
Zuki blocks a low kick nicely.
Zuki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sloppy strikes from Zuki . Those never looked like landing.
Legs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Legs misses with a lunging right hand
and Zuki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Legs misses with a hook. Zuki ducked under it nicely.
Legs tries to score with a low kick but Zuki moves his leg out of the way.
Zuki moves away from the strike by Legs.
Legs throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Legs takes a swing at Zuki 's ribcage but misses.
Legs misses with a jab to the body
and Zuki counters with a left and a right that stings Legs. #CUT#Crazy Legs's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zuki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Legs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Legs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zuki .
Legs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zuki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Legs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Zuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Legs.
Legs digs a good body shot into Zuki 's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zuki misses with a double jab.
Legs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legs was well out of range. Poor timing from Zuki .
Sloppy strikes from Legs. Those never looked like landing.
Zuki thinks about countering with a head kick.
Legs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Legs misses with a hook.
Zuki looks to land a combination but Legs avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Legs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Crazy Legs.
I think Legs 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crazy Legs!
Crazy Legs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1##CL#
Rikishi rushes Ol and presses him up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rikishi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ol smiles and moves away. #TD#
Rikishi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Rikishi stands up and beckons Ol to his feet. #CL#
Rikishi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ol wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rikishi slows down the pace here. #T1##BC2#
Ol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Rikishi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ol's guard.
Rikishi stops Ol from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rikishi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rikishi stops Ol from standing up.
Rikishi won't allow Ol to sweep him here.
Rikishi postures up in Ol's guard and throws a big left but Ol blocks it.
Rikishi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Rikishi with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rikishi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rikishi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rikishi throws a big elbow that misses.
Rikishi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ol can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rikishi controls the pace.
Rikishi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ol for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kyojin Rikishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Rikishi misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Ol misses.#CL#
Rikishi closes the distance and clinches.
Rikishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Ol breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Rikishi has Ol up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ol has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Rikishi keeps control of Ol as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rikishi stalls.
Ol wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rikishi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ol pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rikishi tries to pull guard but Ol forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyojin Rikishi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rikishi is trying to pull guard but Ol turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Ol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Ol. No joy for Rikishi on that attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyojin Rikishi 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##TD#
Rikishi gets a takedown into half guard.
Rikishi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Rikishi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rikishi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rikishi wants to free his trapped foot but Ol is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rikishi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rikishi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rikishi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ol wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rikishi throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Ol's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rikishi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rikishi misses with a double jab
and Ol counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rikishi moves in looking to clinch but Ol pushes him off.
Rikishi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ol makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rikishi misses with a takedown attempt
and Ol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Kyojin Rikishi has been cut.
Rikishi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ol can do to turn this around?
Rikishi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ol counters with a huge left! Rikishi is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ol isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rikishi from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ol!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loo Ol!

Event: SSG 282 Makarov vs Pushkin
Date: Mar 17, 2024

200 cm
24 yrs
200 lbs

188 cm
23 yrs
190 lbs

Totemo

Standish

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Shinayaka Totemo ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Standish closes the distance and clinches.
Standish wants a takedown. #TD2#
Standish gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Totemo (0) vs (2) Standish
Totemo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Standish has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (0) vs (5) Standish
Totemo stops Standish from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Standish avoids the attempt from Totemo to control.
Totemo 's coaches at Canucks Combat Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Totemo is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standish sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Standish manages to capitalize on a mistake by Totemo to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Totemo (0) vs (8) Standish#T1#
Standish keeps control of the position as Totemo tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Standish has managed to slip his arm under Totemo 's chin. This could be all over... yep, Totemo is tapping out! Submission win for Standish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Niles Standish!
A very excited looking Niles Standish 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: UCF 9: Fontolan v Berishvili
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
El Luchador on the wrong end of a nice jab.
El Luchador takes one to the side of the head.
Cabrazzi tries to clinch up.
El Luchador blocks a jab.
Cabrazzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrazzi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Cabrazzi clinches with his opponent.
Cabrazzi lands a left hand.
El Luchador blocks an uppercut.
El Luchador has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cabrazzi after a bit of a struggle.
El Luchador is working for takedown but Cabrazzi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cabrazzi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cabrazzi prevents the takedown attempt.
El Luchador's coach down at Canucks Combat Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on El Luchador's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lou Cabrazzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nacho El Luchador.
Cabrazzi lands with a light punch inside.
Cabrazzi lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Luchador is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cabrazzi is defending well.
El Luchador takes a shot to the head.
El Luchador wants a takedown. #T1#
El Luchador is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cabrazzi is defending well.
Cabrazzi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabrazzi.#KD#
Cabrazzi drops El Luchador onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! El Luchador is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#El Luchador is rocked!#KD#
Cabrazzi drops El Luchador onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! El Luchador is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
El Luchador is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabrazzi finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Cabrazzi manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Cabrazzi clinches.
El Luchador seems to have recovered his senses.
El Luchador has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cabrazzi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Cabrazzi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cabrazzi drops El Luchador with a huge uppercut! El Luchador drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Cabrazzi is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Cabrazzi!
An out of breath Lou Cabrazzi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SSG 277 Finn vs McCain
Date: Mar 10, 2024

150 cm
29 yrs
290 lbs

187 cm
28 yrs
217 lbs

Le Boulder

Rhodeo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 11 losses; Bob Le Boulder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 21 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Rhodeo takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Le Boulder has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rhodeo regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (2) Rhodeo
Le Boulder is trying to control the position but Rhodeo postures up.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Le Boulder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Le Boulder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Le Boulder swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Le Boulder has his foot on Rhodeo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhodeo works his way back into a safe position though.
Le Boulder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder'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.
Rhodeo wants to pass the guard but Le Boulder is keeping the position.
Le Boulder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Rhodeo won't allow Le Boulder to sweep him here.
Rhodeo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rhodeo passes Le Boulder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Le Boulder wants to improve his position but Rhodeo is controlling well.
Rhodeo wants to take a breather but Le Boulder is having none of it.
Le Boulder is looking for a sweep. Rhodeo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rhodeo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (5) Rhodeo
Le Boulder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Le Boulder wants to control but Rhodeo is having none of it.
Rhodeo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Le Boulder has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Le Boulder (2) vs (8) Rhodeo
Le Boulder's coaches at Canucks Combat Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
What can Le Boulder do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rhodeo controlling well, preventing Le Boulder from escaping the position.
Rhodeo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
It looks like Rhodeo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rhodeo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rhodeo gets his hands free as Le Boulder looks to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Le Boulder tries to escape but Rhodeo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Le Boulder is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Good control from Rhodeo.#T3#
Rhodeo is continuing to stall.
Le Boulder just trying to survive but Rhodeo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rhodeo keeps control of the position as Le Boulder tries to break free.
Rhodeo not allowing Le Boulder to control his hands.
Le Boulder tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Le Boulder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Le Boulder is wriggling around trying to escape.
Le Boulder tries to lock up and control but Rhodeo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rhodeo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Le Boulder is looking to escape.
Le Boulder is looking to get to half guard.
Rhodeo controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Le Boulder is desperately trying to improve his position but Rhodeo has a good base and remains in mount.
Rhodeo tries to control but Le Boulder wriggling away.
Le Boulder has given up his back. Will we see Rhodeo going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Le Boulder (2) vs (11) Rhodeo
Le Boulder wants to escape the position.
Good control from Rhodeo.
Le Boulder prevents Rhodeo from getting a body triangle.
Le Boulder trying to control the position but Rhodeo manages to sink in the hooks.
Le Boulder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rhodeo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rhodeo is hanging on to Le Boulder's back as he tries to escape.
Le Boulder looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rhodeo.
Le Boulder tries to break free. #T5#
Rhodeo controls the position.
Rhodeo wants to control but Le Boulder is keeping busy.
Le Boulder tries to roll but Rhodeo sticks to his back.
Le Boulder wants to control his opponent's hands but Rhodeo gets his hands free.
Le Boulder is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rhodeo not allowing Le Boulder to control his hands.
Rhodeo tries to get the hooks in deep but Le Boulder pushed the leg off.
Le Boulder tries to roll but Rhodeo sticks to his back.
Rhodeo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Let's hope that Rhodeo 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.#T6#
Le Boulder breaks Rhodeo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (4) vs (11) Rhodeo
Rhodeo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rhodeo trying to control the position.
Le Boulder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rhodeo trying to control the position.
Le Boulder not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7#
Le Boulder seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rhodeo for as long as he can get away with.
Rhodeo has control of Le Boulder's left arm, preventing Le Boulder from doing any damage.
Rhodeo wants to sweep here but Le Boulder controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Rhodeo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Le Boulder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Le Boulder looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Rhodeo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodeo, not yet.
Le Boulder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rhodeo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Le Boulder wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving.
Rhodeo working a defensive guard here. #T9#
Le Boulder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Le Boulder postures up.
Rhodeo managing to control the position.
Rhodeo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rhodeo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Le Boulder's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (4) vs (13) Rhodeo
Le Boulder looking for a sweep. Not yet Le Boulder, not yet.
Le Boulder is trying to control the position but Rhodeo postures up. #T10#
Le Boulder wants to sweep but no luck.
Le Boulder controlling Rhodeo's posture.
Rhodeo won't allow Le Boulder to sweep him here.
Le Boulder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (6) vs (13) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Le Boulder pulls his head out easily.
Rhodeo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T11#
Le Boulder trying to control the pace.
Rhodeo is positioning himself well to prevent Le Boulder advancing to mount.
Rhodeo tries to get to full guard but Le Boulder has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rhodeo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.
Le Boulder trying to control the pace. #T12#
Rhodeo is looking to improve his position.
Le Boulder content to control rather than advance.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.
Rhodeo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Le Boulder is working away from the top position though.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.
Le Boulder is thwarting Rhodeo's attempts to control the position.#T13#
Le Boulder prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.
Le Boulder performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rhodeo is looking to improve his position.
Rhodeo trying to hold on to Le Boulder's head to control him but Le Boulder postures up. #T14#
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.
Rhodeo is looking to control Le Boulder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodeo avoid being mounted?
Rhodeo is looking to improve his position.
Le Boulder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rhodeo wins on points by 13 to 6.
Dusty Rhodeo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fantasy Threads, into his post fight interview.

Event: SSG 278 Pushkin vs Bar
Date: Mar 10, 2024

190 cm
31 yrs
222 lbs

200 cm
24 yrs
200 lbs

Laulhere

Totemo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 22 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Laulhere shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Totemo as he avoids it easily.
Laulhere shoots in for a double leg but Totemo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laulhere fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henri Laulhere. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Totemo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Laulhere was covering up waiting for the punch and Totemo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (0) vs (2) Totemo
Laulhere can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Totemo controls the pace.
Totemo looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totemo is still trying to improve position.
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Laulhere wants to sweep but no luck.
Laulhere managing to control the position.
Totemo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Totemo wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Totemo tries to pass. #T2#
Laulhere is pulling down on Totemo 's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Laulhere is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laulhere seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Totemo trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere is trying to keep Totemo in close.
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laulhere is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Laulhere can't keep his opponent in guard - Totemo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Totemo is pressing down on Laulhere's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laulhere is holding on for now.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Totemo is controlling well.
Laulhere keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Totemo seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Totemo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laulhere is just riding it out for now. Totemo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Totemo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Totemo trying to control the action but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere works his way to full guard. Good work.
Totemo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (0) vs (5) Totemo
Laulhere tries to buck Totemo off but Totemo is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Laulhere is trying to control Totemo 's posture but Totemo avoids it. #SUB2#
Totemo tries for a kimura but Laulhere is defending well.
Totemo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Laulhere's legs.
Totemo wants to control but Laulhere is keeping him busy.
Laulhere is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laulhere gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T6#
Totemo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Totemo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laulhere is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (5) Totemo
Totemo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laulhere defends well.
Laulhere postures up. #T7#
Laulhere is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Totemo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Laulhere uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (5) vs (5) Totemo
Laulhere trying to control the action but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Laulhere taking a breather here.
Totemo is looking for a sweep.
Laulhere happy to just control the position for now. #T8#
Totemo is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere trying to control the position but Totemo is working away.
Laulhere is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Totemo 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Totemo 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.
Totemo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Laulhere perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Totemo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laulhere is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Totemo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laulhere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Totemo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Laulhere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Totemo 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.
Laulhere content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Totemo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laulhere defends it easily.
Totemo is trying to control the position but Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
Laulhere won't allow Totemo to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Totemo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Laulhere has passed into half guard!
Laulhere keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Totemo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
Laulhere wants to take a breather but Totemo is having none of it.
Totemo gets full guard.
Laulhere looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere controlling from the top position.
Totemo trying to control the position. #T11#
Laulhere engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laulhere looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Totemo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laulhere is aware though and is defending well.
Laulhere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Totemo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laulhere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Totemo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laulhere tries to free his leg and advance position but Totemo is retaining full guard.
Totemo working a defensive guard but Laulhere passes into half guard. #T12#
Totemo is trying to get back to full guard.
Laulhere wants to free his trapped foot but Totemo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laulhere sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Totemo is trying to maintain the position but Laulhere is very close to passing his half guard.
Laulhere is pressing down on Totemo 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Totemo is holding on for now.
Laulhere is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Totemo wants to improve his position but Laulhere is controlling well.
Laulhere slows the pace down in half guard.
Totemo is trying to get back to full guard.
Totemo is not content to let Laulhere control the position.
Totemo won't allow Laulhere to pass to mount.
Totemo is looking for a sweep. Laulhere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laulhere has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (8) vs (5) Totemo
Totemo is wriggling around trying to escape. #T14#
Laulhere trying to control but Totemo is having none of it.
Laulhere avoids the attempt from Totemo to control.
Totemo is trying desperately to improve position.
Laulhere controlling the position easily from mount.
Laulhere tries to control but Totemo wriggling away.
Totemo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laulhere tries to control but Totemo wriggling away.
Laulhere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2024

#R1#
Kueller throws a low kick, looking for Zuki 's leg but Zuki calmly moves out of range.
Kueller missing with a left hand there. Zuki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kueller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kueller just misses with a punch to the body.
Zuki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kueller tries to clinch up
letting Zuki counter with a right hand.
Kueller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuki .
Zuki is looking to counter with head kicks.
Zuki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Kueller misses.
Zuki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benjamin Kueller 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.
A head kick misses from Zuki .
Zuki checks a leg kick nicely.
Kueller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zuki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kueller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zuki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kueller digs a good hook to Zuki 's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kueller tries to clinch but Zuki moves out of range. #T1#
A slow jab from Kueller misses its intended target.
Zuki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kueller misses with a looping left.
Kueller tries to clinch up but Zuki circles away and keeps his distance.
Kueller checks a low kick from Zuki .
Zuki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kueller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zuki .
Kueller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zuki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zuki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zuki digs a good body shot into Kueller's ribs.
Kueller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zuki swats away the attempt to clinch by Kueller.#T2#
Kueller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kueller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kueller avoids the head kick by Zuki .
Zuki misses with a wild body shot.
Kueller misses with an uppercut
and Zuki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zuki takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kueller misses the shot to the body.
Zuki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kueller misses with a left hand
and Zuki counters with a left and a right... And another left! Kueller is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oki Zuki !
Oki Zuki made sure to mention his sponsor, Champion Apparel in his post fight interview.

Event: BE 4: Alyoshin vs Smithers
Date: Feb 23, 2024

#R1#
Geri lands with a nice body kick.
Geri throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#It looks like Jacques Pierre has been cut.
Geri throws a head kick but Pierre moves out of range.
Geri cracks Pierre with an open hand slap.
Mawashi Geri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pierre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Geri.
Despite the aggression on Geri's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Geri scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Geri counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pierre slaps away a takedown attempt from Geri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pierre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Geri dives in for a single leg takedown but Pierre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Pierre looks to land a left hand but Geri moved out of range nicely.
Geri is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Geri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierre .
Pierre avoids the body shot from Geri.
Pierre was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pierre stuffs the takedown.
Jacques Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mawashi Geri.
Pierre avoids the head kick by Geri.
A head kick from Geri lands but Pierre takes it in his stride. #T2#
Geri misses with a takedown
and Pierre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Geri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pierre avoids it really well and circles away.
Geri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pierre .#CUT2#Jacques Pierre 's cut is getting worse.#T3##TD2#
Geri drives through with a takedown into Pierre 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pierre is wriggling around but Geri manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Pierre tries to roll over but Geri keeps him under control.
Pierre is refusing to be controlled, as Geri sits in half guard.
Pierre is trying to control but can't.
Pierre wants to improve his position but Geri is controlling well.
Geri blocks the strikes from Pierre . #T4#
Pierre is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Geri pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Geri takes Pierre 's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pierre is in trouble.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Geri controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Geri has his arm under Pierre 's chin here. Game over son! Geri squeezes tightly and Pierre is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mawashi Geri!
Mawashi Geri managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥, into his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2024

#R1#
Legend Jr is looking to clinch but Zuki is avoiding it.
Zuki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zuki scores with a shot to the body.
Zuki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zuki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crunch! Zuki slams his shin into Legend Jr's torso.#KD2#
Zuki drops Legend Jr with a beautiful combination! Legend Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zuki is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legend Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Zuki ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Legend Jr out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oki Zuki !
Oki Zuki gave a mention to Champion Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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