Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 511
Date: Apr 14, 2017

#R1#
Juan throws an overhand right that lands on Manta's shoulder, as Manta tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Juan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Juan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Juan lands a right hook to the body.
Juan throws a body punch but Manta moves out of range.
Juan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Federico Manta has been cut.
Juan's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Juan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Manta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Juan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Juan misses.
A big left from Juan misses.
Manta misses with a double jab.
Manta misses with a straight left.
Juan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Juan lands a really nice looking cross but Manta seems unphased.
Juan tries to close the distance and clinch but Manta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Juan to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juan throws a body punch but Manta moves out of range.
Manta blocks a jab.
Manta with a nice cross.
Juan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Juan.
Federico Manta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manta moves out of range of the leg kick from Juan.
Manta throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manta.
Juan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Manta slips a straight right by Juan.
As Juan tries to get set, Manta tries to push him back and clinch up but Juan manages to avoid the attempt.
Juan needs to keep his hands up - Manta had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Juan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Manta looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juan is thwarting Manta's attempts to control the position.
Juan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manta defending well though. #T2#
Manta tries to get to full guard but Juan has control of the leg.
Juan is pressing down on Manta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manta is holding on for now.
Juan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Juan wants to pass to mount but Manta is defending the position.
Juan is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Manta reverses the position - he's now on top in Juan's guard.
Manta cracks Juan with a solid left hand.
Manta sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Juan is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Juan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Manta won't allow Juan to pass to mount.
Manta trying to hold on to Juan's head to control him but Juan postures up.
Manta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Juan advances position into side control!
Juan is looking to take a break and control but Manta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manta is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Juan tries to advance to mount but Manta denies him.
Juan tries to move to full mount but Manta actually manages to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manta wants to improve his position but Juan is controlling well.
Manta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Juan stands and throws Manta's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Manta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Manta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Juan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Manta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manta manages to work his way to half guard, despite Juan's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Juan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Federico Manta's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Manta moves out of range of the strikes.
Juan throws a leg kick but Manta checks it.
Manta throws a head kick that misses.
Manta avoids the body shot from Juan.
Juan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Manta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Juan throws a leg kick which misses Manta's front leg but catches the back leg as Manta tries to avoid it.
Manta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Manta connects with a nice looking jab.
Juan walks into a jab.
Manta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Juan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Juan counters with a stiff right hand.
Juan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manta defends well and Juan ends up having to push Manta into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Federico Manta is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Manta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Juan doesn't seem phased though.
Manta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sean Juan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Juan misses with a wild body shot.
Manta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juan.
Juan throws a push kick but Manta slaps the foot to one side.
Juan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Juan.
Manta walks forward, straight into a front kick from Juan.
Juan throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Manta misses
and Juan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from Manta misses.
Juan tries a quick counter leg kick but Manta is wise to it.
Manta slips a jab from Juan.
Manta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manta avoids the head kick by Juan. #T2#
Manta throws out a powerful jab.
Manta scores with a nice strike.#ROC#
Juan is rocked!#CL#
Manta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Juan is still on wobbly legs! Can Manta finish him?
A short right from Manta on the inside.
Manta pushes Juan against the cage. Manta is working some dirty boxing. Manta pushes off with a quick right hook! Juan goes down! Juan tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Manta moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Federico Manta!
A victorious Federico Manta thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Sean Juan had this to say: 'Thanks for all the support. It's time for me to retire.'.

Event: CEC 507
Date: Mar 24, 2017

#R1#
Juan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Tillman.
Nice shot lands for Tillman.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tillman.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tillman.
Juan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tillman counters with a stiff right hand.
Juan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tillman with a nice cross.
Juan shoots in looking for a takedown. Tillman tries to sprawl out of it but Juan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tillman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab, jab by Tillman - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tillman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tillman.
Juan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tillman with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tillman.
Tillman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Juan dives in and grabs Tillman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tillman pushes down on Juan's head and hops out.
Pat Tillman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Juan.
Tillman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tillman cracks Juan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tillman leaves Juan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tillman is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Tillman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pat Tillman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tillman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Juan shoots for a takedown but Tillman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tillman!
Tillman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Juan's hands.
Tillman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tillman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Juan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tillman. Tillman obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice sprawl there from Tillman as Juan shoots in.
Tillman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juan is defended easily by Tillman.
Tillman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Juan has time to react.
Tillman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tillman throws a front kick that sends Juan stumbling back into the cage.
Pat Tillman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Juan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Juan's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Juan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Juan avoids a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A swing and a miss from Tillman.
Tillman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Juan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tillman as he jumps to the side.
Tillman stuffs the takedown attempt from Juan. Juan gets slowly back to his feet.
Tillman jabs Juan right on the nose. Juan blinks but takes it well.
Tillman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Juan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Juan shoots for a double leg takedown but Tillman sprawls well. He's pushed Juan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Juan moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Juan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tillman's half guard.
Tillman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tillman.
Tillman wants to sweep here but Juan controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB#
Tillman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tillman has his hands on Juan's head, controlling the position.
Tillman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tillman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tillman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juan's guard. #REVR#
Juan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Juan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tillman has picked Juan up and slammed him! Juan can't keep hold of the triangle and Tillman manages to pass to side control!
Juan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Juan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Tillman stalls from top position.
Juan is looking for a sweep.
Juan is letting Tillman control him for a moment. #SUB#
Tillman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Juan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tillman's guard! Nice work there by Juan!
Juan stands and throws Tillman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tillman struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Tillman 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#
Juan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tillman but Tillman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tillman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Juan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Juan is looking to advance position but Tillman won't allow it.
Tillman wants to control but Juan is keeping busy.
Tillman gets full guard.
Juan looking to pass the guard.
Juan passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillman is trying to control but can't.
Juan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Juan misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juan fails to advance to Tillman's back.
Juan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tillman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Juan wants to finish this one by submission but Tillman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Juan.
Juan avoids the attempt from Tillman to control.#SUB2#
Juan has hold of Tillman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tillman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Juan lands a big elbow. #T2#
Tillman is squirming around, avoiding Juan's attempts to control the action.
Juan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tillman tries to hold on but Juan postures up.#SUB2#
Juan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tillman is trying desperately to improve position.
Tillman gets back to half guard.
Juan wants to free his trapped foot but Tillman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Juan keeps trying to improve his position.
Tillman wants to improve his position but Juan is controlling well. #T3#
Juan trying to mount his opponent but Tillman defends it.
Juan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Juan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tillman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Juan trying to control but Tillman is working from the bottom.
Tillman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juan can do to turn this around?
Tillman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Juan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Juan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tillman is one step ahead there. #T4#
Tillman with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Juan looking for a guillotine here but Tillman defends easily.
Juan looking for a sweep. Not yet Juan, not yet.
Tillman stays in close to Juan's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juan wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Juan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tillman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Juan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tillman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tillman wants it to stay on the feet.
Tillman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tillman cracks Juan with a good jab.
Tillman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Juan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Tillman. No joy for Juan on that attempt.
Pat Tillman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Juan.
Tillman fakes the leg kick and cracks Juan in the body.
Juan misses with a takedown attempt - Tillman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tillman fakes the leg kick and cracks Juan in the body.
Tillman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillman scoring well with a low kick there.
Tillman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Juan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tillman, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Juan.
Tillman connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Juan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tillman tries to avoid it but Juan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tillman to the ground. Tillman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tillman lands a jab to the nose.
Juan ducks right into an uppercut from Tillman.
Juan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tillman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tillman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Juan on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Tillman.
Tillman stuffs the takedown attempt from Juan. Juan gets slowly back to his feet.
Juan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tillman.
Tillman lands a high kick!
Pat Tillman is winning the standup battle so far.
Tillman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Juan doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juan tries for a takedown but Tillman circles away easily
and Tillman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Juan takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Tillman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juan manages to avoid it.
Juan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Juan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tillman lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Tillman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tillman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tillman postures up.
Tillman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tillman in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Juan gets back to half guard.
Juan tries to get to full guard but Tillman has control of the leg.
Tillman is taking a breather. Juan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Tillman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Juan is just riding it out for now. Tillman eventually gives up the hold.
Tillman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tillman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Juan!
Tillman controlling his opponent.
Juan is working to get back to half guard.
Tillman with good strikes from the mount here!
Tillman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tillman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Juan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tillman trying to control but Juan is having none of it.
Juan can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Tillman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tillman 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Tillman!
Pat Tillman took some time post fight to say the following; 'Im retiring. So long!'.

Event: CEC 504
Date: Mar 08, 2017

#R1##TD#
Juan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches White napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Juan tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Juan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, White has escaped the position, nice work there.
Juan prevents White from escaping the position.#SUB#
Juan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Juan tries to move to mount but White blocks the move with his legs.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Juan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
Juan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for White! #T1#
Juan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but White is holding on tight. #SUB#
Juan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But White has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from White! #SUB#
Juan looking for a triangle here. White is fighting it but it looks tight! Juan pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, White is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sean Juan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sean Juan made sure he mentioned KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Freddy White spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the drawing board '.

Event: CEC 498
Date: Feb 03, 2017

#R1#
Castro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Juan.
Juan misses with a takedown
and Castro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Juan counters with a solid body kick.
Castro scores with a jab.
Castro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Juan. That did some damage!#TD#
Juan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Castro manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Juan keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
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!
Castro is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Juan breaks from the clinch.
Juan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Juan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Juan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Castro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castro misses with a wild combination.
Juan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Castro takes a swing at Juan's ribcage but misses.
Castro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Juan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Juan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Castro defends well and Juan ends up having to push Castro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Castro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castro.
Castro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Juan. Juan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Juan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Castro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Castro lands a nice shot to the body.
Castro misses with a hook
and Juan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Castro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Juan.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juan is defended easily by Castro.
Juan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castro.
Castro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Juan is out of range and Castro settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castro.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Juan.#TD#
Castro tries to sprawl but Juan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Castro is looking for a sweep. Juan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Castro throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Juan trying to mount his opponent but Castro defends it. #T3#
Castro is looking to control Juan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Castro avoid being mounted?
Juan stalling away here and it's allowed Castro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Juan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Castro struggling a bit here.
Castro stops Juan from passing to mount. #T4#
Juan tries to advance position but instead Castro slips a leg back in to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro is controlling Juan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Juan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Juan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Castro?
Castro is squirming around, avoiding Juan's attempts to control the action.
Castro prevents Juan from taking his back.
Castro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arlan Castro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Juan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Castro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arlan Castro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Castro scores with a jab. Juan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Castro looks to throw the jab but Juan is out of range.
Castro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Castro wants it to stay on the feet.
Castro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Juan.
Juan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Castro defends well and Juan ends up having to push Castro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Juan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castro tries to bum rush Juan with a series of wild strikes but Juan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Juan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Castro throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Castro.
Castro lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Castro leaves Juan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Juan walks into a straight right hand from Castro.
Castro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Castro.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Juan.
Juan closes the distance and clinches up with Castro, looking for a takedown. Juan pushes Castro against the cage but Castro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Castro. No joy for Juan on that attempt.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Juan dives in and grabs Castro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castro pushes down on Juan's head and hops out.
Juan misses with a takedown attempt - Castro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castro.
Castro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Castro throws out a powerful jab.
Castro lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro stuns Juan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Juan.
It seemed like Castro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Castro misses with a shot to the body
and Juan counters with a nice uppercut.
Castro scores with a nice strike.
A nice inside leg kick there by Castro. That's going to slow Juan down.
Castro cracks the inside of Juan's front leg.
Castro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Juan under the eye.
Juan loads up on a big right hand but Castro slips the punch.
Castro loads up on a big right hand but Juan slips the punch.
Castro takes a swing at Juan's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Juan moves out of range as Castro strikes.
Castro fakes the leg kick and cracks Juan in the body.
Castro scores with a kick to the midsection.
Castro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juan moves away.
Juan dodges the punch combination from Castro.
Juan shoots in for a double leg but Castro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Juan with that takedown attempt.
Castro tries a quick counter leg kick but Juan is wise to it.
Juan misses with a takedown attempt - Castro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Castro.
Castro lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Castro throws a shot to the body.
Castro throws a looping overhand right but Juan ducks down to avoid it.
Castro throws a series of punches but Juan moves out of range.
Castro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Juan. That did some damage!
Castro jabs at Juan's body.
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!
Castro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Juan misses with a takedown attempt
letting Castro counter with a right hand.
Castro punishes Juan's body with a nice straight punch.
Castro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Castro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arlan Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castro leaves Juan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Castro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Juan rather than just go for the knockout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Juan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arlan Castro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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#
Juan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Castro counters with a left to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Castro. No joy for Juan on that attempt.
Castro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Juan dives in and grabs Castro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castro pushes down on Juan's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Juan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Castro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Castro jabs at Juan's body.
Juan looks for a takedown but Castro sprawls well.
Juan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Castro punishes Juan's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan defending well as Castro loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Castro.
Nice sprawl there from Castro as Juan shoots in.
Castro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Juan doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Juan. #T1#
Castro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castro throws a leg kick which misses Juan's front leg but catches the back leg as Juan tries to avoid it.
Juan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Castro lands with a nice body punch.
Castro throws a front kick that sends Juan stumbling back into the cage.
Castro lands a leg kick that knocks Juan off balance momentarily.#TD#
Castro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Castro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sean Juan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Castro keeping full guard, as Juan tries to pass.
Castro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Juan pushing down on Castro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Castro is positioning himself well to prevent Juan advancing to mount.
Castro is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Juan is looking for a kimura here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2#
Castro manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Juan keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3#
Castro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Juan backwards. #BC2#
Castro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Juan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Castro throws a head kick that Juan semi-blocks.
Castro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Juan. Juan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Both fighters circling a little - Juan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Juan goes for a double leg but Castro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Castro continues to drive forward.
Castro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Juan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Juan takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Castro.
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!
Castro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Castro thuds a left hand into Juan's body.
Castro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Juan in his tracks. #TD#
Juan shoots in and gets a takedown into Castro's guard.
Castro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arlan Castro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Juan tries to free his leg and advance position but Castro is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Castro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Juan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Castro is trying to keep Juan in close.
Juan wants to pass the guard but Castro is keeping the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arlan Castro!
In his post fight interview, Arlan Castro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CEC 490
Date: Dec 23, 2016

#R1#
Tillman's corner calls for a 1-2. Tillman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Juan misses with a takedown
and Tillman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Juan drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juan pushes down on Tillman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tillman tries to get to full guard but Juan has control of the leg.
Tillman is not content to let Juan control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan tries to pass to full mount but Tillman defends it.
Juan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB#
Juan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Juan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tillman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tillman is trying to control but can't.
Juan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tillman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tillman is doing well to control the position and prevent Juan from advancing to side control.
Tillman wants to get back to full guard.
Tillman controlling the position well.
Juan trying to control from half guard but Tillman is working away.
Tillman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tillman is looking for a sweep. Juan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tillman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Juan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tillman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juan passes Tillman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tillman is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Juan seems to be looking for submissions.
Juan is looking to take a break and control but Tillman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tillman defending well though.
Juan trying to pass the guard but Tillman defending well. #SUB#
Juan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tillman 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.#T3#
Tillman is trying to maintain the position but Juan is very close to passing his half guard.
Tillman wants to improve his position but Juan is controlling well.
Juan wants to pass the guard but Tillman is defending well.
Tillman is positioning himself well to prevent Juan advancing to mount.
Juan is trying to control. Tillman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Juan wants to pass the guard but Tillman is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Juan is thwarting Tillman's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Juan looks for a takedown but Tillman sprawls well.
Juan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pat Tillman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tillman.#TD#
Juan shoots in and bounces Tillman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tillman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Juan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tillman's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Juan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Good work by Juan as he checks the leg kick.
Juan moves away from the strike by Tillman.
Juan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tillman pinned against the cage. Tillman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tillman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tillman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tillman. Juan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Juan moves out of range of the body kick from Tillman.
A low kick from Tillman is predictable there
and Juan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tillman really felt that one!
Tillman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juan is defended easily by Tillman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Juan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Juan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tillman is fending him off so far but Juan persists. Nope, Tillman circles away and we're back to standing.
Tillman throws a big shot that misses.
Pat Tillman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juan darts in looking for a takedown but Tillman gets double underhooks and turns Juan into the cage.
Juan with a poor takedown
and Tillman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juan tries to move into range but Tillman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Juan avoids the body shot from Tillman.
Juan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Tillman.
Pat Tillman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tillman thuds his right hand into Juan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tillman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Juan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Juan wants to control but Tillman is keeping him busy. #T2#
Tillman can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Juan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Juan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tillman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Juan's guard! Nice work there by Tillman!
Tillman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tillman looking to sit in guard and control but Juan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Tillman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Juan wants to pass the guard but Tillman is keeping the position.
Juan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tillman's guard.
Juan is trying to control the action in half guard but Tillman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tillman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Juan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Juan's back!
Juan tries to roll but Tillman sticks to his back.
Tillman looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #SUB2#
Tillman is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T4#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tillman has the hooks in. Juan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Juan turns into Tillman and is now in his guard.
Tillman keeping full guard, as Juan tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tillman has control of Juan's left arm, preventing Juan from doing any damage.
Tillman keeping full guard, as Juan tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Tillman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tillman throws a low kick, looking for Juan's leg but Juan calmly moves out of range.
Tillman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Tillman misses its intended target.
Juan tries for a takedown but Tillman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tillman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tillman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tillman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Juan slips under a jab from Tillman.
Tillman misses with a straight left.
Tillman leaves Juan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan ducks right into an uppercut from Tillman.
Tillman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Juan.
Tillman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Juan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tillman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Juan scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Juan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tillman.
Tillman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Juan on the side of the head.
Juan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juan throws a head kick that misses.
Tillman misses with a straight right.
No luck for Juan with that takedown attempt.
Tillman misses with the body kick#TD#
and Juan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Juan.
Tillman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Juan passes Tillman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tillman keeping control of the position. #T2#
Tillman is trying to get back to full guard.
Juan wants to free his trapped foot but Tillman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Juan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Juan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juan looking to ground and pound but Tillman is blocking nicely.
Tillman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tillman is trying to escape the mount.
Tillman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Juan is stalling here but it's allowed Tillman to get half guard.
Sean Juan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tillman is looking to control Juan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tillman avoid being mounted?
Juan moves nicely into side control.
Tillman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Juan is thwarting Tillman's attempts to control the position.
Tillman is controlling Juan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Juan wants to pass the guard but Tillman is defending well.
Tillman is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Juan wants to pass to mount but Tillman is defending the position.
Juan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Juan looking to ground and pound but Tillman is blocking nicely.
Juan is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Juan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tillman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tillman shrugs it off.
Juan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Tillman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tillman is holding on to half guard well.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sean Juan.
I think Juan 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: DUEL#22 Business vs Adrian
Date: Nov 20, 2016

#R1#
Juan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longworth.
Longworth throws a lazy right hand but Juan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longworth misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Longworth enables Juan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Longworth manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Juan wants to control from the top but Longworth keeps moving. #SUB#
Longworth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juan tries to free his leg and advance position but Longworth is retaining full guard.
Longworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Longworth throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan passes into half guard.
Juan trying to mount his opponent but Longworth defends it. #SUB2#
Juan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Longworth is trying to maintain the position but Juan is very close to passing his half guard.
Juan prevents Longworth from improving his position.#SUB2#
Juan is looking for a kimura here.
Longworth is trying to control but can't.
Juan wants to control but Longworth is keeping him busy.
Juan uses his free foot to push down on Longworth's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Longworth.
Juan avoids the attempt from Longworth to control.#T2#
Juan moves to the back position.
Juan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Longworth's body. #SUB2#
Juan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Longworth is defending well though. Juan let's go of the attempt for now.
Longworth is really stuck here.
Longworth is working hard here to advance position.
Juan is looking to control Longworth but Longworth is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Juan has the hooks in. Longworth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3##SUB2#
Juan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Juan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Longworth just trying to survive but Juan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Longworth prevents Juan from getting a body triangle.
Juan has the hooks in. Longworth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Juan wants to control but Longworth is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Longworth is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Juan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Longworth has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4#
Longworth tries to escape the position.
Juan lands a shot to the head.
Juan trying to control.
Juan is not going to allow Longworth to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Juan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longworth is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Longworth defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Juan's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Juan 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#
Longworth jabs Juan right on the nose. Juan blinks but takes it well.
Juan avoids the body shot from Longworth.
Juan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Longworth sprawls well. Longworth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Juan gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from Longworth misses.
Juan fails to land the takedown.
Longworth throws the left hand but Juan avoids the punch easily.
Juan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Longworth defends well and Juan ends up having to push Longworth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vinnie Longworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Juan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth throws a sloppy head kick
and Juan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Longworth does no damage.
Juan tries a quick counter leg kick but Longworth is wise to it.
Longworth throws a leg kick but Juan sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD2#
Juan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Longworth sprawls well initially but Juan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Longworth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Juan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Juan's back!#T1#
Longworth is trying to stick to Juan's back but Juan is turning into Longworth. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Longworth's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Juan.
Juan advances to half guard.
Juan is looking to advance position but Longworth won't allow it.
Juan keeps trying to improve his position.
Longworth trying to control here.
Juan wants to take a breather but Longworth is having none of it.
Longworth wants to improve his position but Juan is controlling well.
Juan uses his free foot to push down on Longworth's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Longworth.
Longworth is trying to escape the mount. #T2#
Juan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Longworth is in all sorts of trouble here.
Juan working the ground and pound effectively. #SUB2#
Juan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Longworth is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Juan moves to take his opponent's back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Juan looking for the choke from the back. #T3##SUB2#
Juan is persistently looking for the submission but Longworth is defending it well.
Juan trying to control.
Juan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Longworth haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Juan working for the choke.
Longworth is trying to break free.
Juan struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Juan working for the choke.
Juan is trying to stick to Longworth's back but Longworth is turning into Juan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Juan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Longworth.
Longworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Juan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Longworth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Longworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Longworth won't allow Juan to sweep him here.
Juan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Longworth's guard. #REVB#
Juan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Longworth is keeping the position for now.
Longworth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Juan stands up over Longworth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Longworth looking for subs off his back but Juan has passed one foot through into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longworth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Juan. #SUB2#
Juan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Juan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Longworth misses with a kick to the body
and Juan counters with a stiff right hand.
Juan shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Juan gets the takedown into side control.
Longworth can't do much from the bottom here.
Juan moves into full mount!
Juan forces the positional change into back control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan wants to control but Longworth is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Juan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Longworth has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Longworth staying busy and making it hard for Juan to control. #T1#
Juan avoiding Longworth 's attempts to control his hands.
Longworth breaks Juan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Longworth content to stall in guard here.
Longworth stopping the sweep attempt from Juan.
Longworth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Juan's head.
Juan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juan trying to control the position.
Juan keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
Juan has Longworth pulled in close to control his posture.
Juan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Vinnie Longworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean Juan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Longworth missing with punches from the bottom.
Juan trying to pass the guard but Longworth defending well.
Longworth is looking to improve his position.
Juan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Juan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Juan is continuing to stall.
Juan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Juan looking to control but Longworth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Longworth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Juan controlling his opponent.
Juan looking to control but Longworth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Longworth wants to hold on but Juan pushes him away.
Longworth slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Longworth tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Juan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Longworth actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Juan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Longworth!
Longworth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Longworth swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Juan looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longworth flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Juan!
Sean Juan very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 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: DUEL#18 Anderson vs Garavito
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1##TD#
Juan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fish quickly recovers to half guard.
Fish is concentrating on defense, preventing Juan from advancing position.
Fish is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Juan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fish is just riding it out for now. Juan eventually gives up the hold.
Juan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Juan is looking to advance position but Fish won't allow it.
Juan is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Juan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fish wants to improve his position but Juan is controlling well. #T1#
Fish keeps trying to improve his position.
Juan is pressing down on Fish's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fish is holding on for now.
Fish wants to control but Juan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Juan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fish is bucking up trying to escape but Juan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB#
Juan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fish is now in Juan's guard. A big mistake from Juan there, giving up the dominant position!
Juan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Juan is looking for a triangle here but Fish uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T2#
Juan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fish wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Fish is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Juan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Juan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fish off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Juan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Juan missing with strikes. #SUB#
Juan working for a choke but Fish is defending well.
Fish is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T3##SUB#
Fish is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Juan gets his way! #SUB#
Juan looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Fish defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Juan avoiding Fish 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juan is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#T4#
You can see the frustration on Fish's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Fish is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Juan gets his way! #SUB#
Fish won't enjoy being in this position. Juan looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Fish is tapping - it's over boys! Juan picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean Juan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sean Juan waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DUEL#14 Myles vs Juan
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1#
Myles throws a series of punches but Juan avoids them all with ease.
Juan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Myles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Myles throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Juan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Myles won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Juan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Myles, who protects the arm well.
Juan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Juan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Myles's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Juan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Myles rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Juan's guard! Nice work there by Myles!
Juan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Juan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Myles is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #T2#
Juan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#CUT2#
It looks like Darren Myles has been cut.
Juan looking to finish Myles with some ground and pound. This is bad for Myles!#SUB2#
Juan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Myles has worked his arm free - good work by Myles!
Juan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Myles sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Myles wants to get back to his feet.
Juan advances nicely into full mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myles is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Juan has taken his back!#SUB2#
Myles preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Juan. #T3##SUB2#
Juan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Myles defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Juan looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Myles is controlling Juan 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Myles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Myles won't allow Juan to sweep him here.
Myles throwing strikes but missing.
Myles distracts Juan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Juan wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Myles postures up and lands a big shot to Juan's brow.
Myles wants to control from the top but Juan keeps moving.
Myles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Myles wants to control from the top but Juan keeps moving.
Myles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Myles postures up.
Myles stopping the sweep attempt from Juan.
Juan keeps trying to improve his position.
Myles wants to control from the top but Juan keeps moving.
Myles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Myles trying to control but Juan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Juan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darren Myles's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Myles lands with a nice body punch.
Myles darts in looking for a takedown but Juan gets double underhooks and turns Myles into the cage.
Myles misses with a series of wild punches.
Myles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Juan counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Juan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Myles!#SUB2#
Juan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Myles has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Juan but great work by Myles.#T1#
Juan regains half guard.
Juan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Juan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Juan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Myles is one step ahead there.
Juan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Myles's guard. #REVB#
Myles keeping full guard, as Juan tries to pass.
Juan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Myles manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Myles tries to free his leg and advance position but Juan is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Juan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Myles passes into side control.
Myles scoring with punches from side control.
Juan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Juan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Myles is just riding it out for now. Juan eventually gives up the hold.
Juan trying to mount his opponent but Myles defends it. #T3#
Myles is trying to stand up here but Juan is controlling him well.
Juan is looking to pass Myles's guard but actually Myles recovers to full guard.
Sean Juan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Juan passes into half guard.
Juan wants to advance to full mount but Myles doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Myles wants to stand and escape but Juan is having none of it.
Juan pushes down on Myles's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Juan is working for a kimura but Myles is defending it quite comfortably. #ES#
Myles kicks Juan off and gets back to his feet.
Myles throws a series of punches but Juan avoids them all with ease.
Myles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Myles wants it to stay on the feet.
Myles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Myles wants it to stay on the feet.
Myles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Myles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darren Myles will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darren Myles's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Myles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Juan counters with a body kick. #TD2#
Juan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Myles makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Juan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Myles!
Juan raining down shots from the mount!#SUB2#
Juan goes for an armbar but Myles turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Myles. #T1##SUB2#
Juan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Myles is aware though and is defending well.
Myles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Myles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Juan looking for a guillotine here but Myles defends easily.
Juan 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.
Juan is trying to control the position but Myles postures up.
Myles is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Juan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Myles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Myles preventing the sweep.
Myles engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Juan wants to sweep but no luck.
Myles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Juan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Myles throws a big elbow that misses.
Juan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Myles looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Juan has his foot on Myles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Myles works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Juan wants to sweep but no luck.
Juan wants to hit a switch here but Myles passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Juan there!
Myles is landing with some decent strikes but Juan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Juan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#
Juan is rocked!
Juan gets back to half guard.
Juan is still in real trouble! Can Myles finish him?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Myles in particular looking to stall.
Myles lands with a punch from half guard.
Juan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Myles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Juan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juan manages to get to full guard.
Juan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Juan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Myles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Myles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Juan keeping moving, preventing Myles from controlling successfully.
Juan seems to have recovered his senses.
Myles postures up.
Juan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Myles is one step ahead there.
Myles throws a big right hand that misses.
Myles wants to pass the guard but Juan is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Juan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Myles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Myles clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Darren Myles's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Juan.
As Juan looks to move away, Myles throws a big counter combo but Juan just gets out of the way.
Myles swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Juan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Juan looking to score a takedown here. Myles is defending well but Juan drives through and ends up in Myles's guard.
Myles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Juan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Juan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Myles sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Juan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Juan advances position into side control!
Juan moves into full mount!
Myles is trying to stand.
Juan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T2#
Myles wants to get back to his feet.
Juan is looking to work his way around to Myles's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Myles is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Juan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Myles turns into him and now he's in Juan's guard.
Myles stopping the sweep attempt from Juan.#T3#
Myles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Myles landing some decent shots from guard.
Juan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Myles's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Juan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Myles is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Juan, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Juan is looking for a triangle but Myles pushes his legs off easily.
Juan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Juan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Myles is one step ahead there.
Myles working some strikes from top position.
Myles postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Juan is trying to keep Myles in close. #T4#
Myles won't allow Juan to sweep him here.
Myles postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Myles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Myles trying to control the position from guard on top but Juan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Juan is looking for a triangle but Myles pushes his legs off easily.
Juan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Myles puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Juan is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myles working Juan over with strikes.
Myles unloads with some huge strikes here! Juan is out! Myles wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Darren Myles!
Darren Myles retains his lightweight title!
After the big win, Darren Myles made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: DUEL#11 Hunter vs Myles
Date: Sep 09, 2016

#R1#
Juan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice jab there from Juan.
Schtrappe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Juans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Juan ducks under a wild hook from Schtrappe.
Juan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schtrappe swivels and escapes.
Juan closes the distance and clinches up with Schtrappe, looking for a takedown. Juan pushes Schtrappe against the cage but Schtrappe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Juan tries for a takedown but Schtrappe circles away easily
and Schtrappe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Juan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Juan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Schtrappe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Schtrappe's legs. #T1#
Juan working away.#SUB#
Juan tries for a kimura but Schtrappe is defending well.
Schtrappe prevents Juan from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Juan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Schtrappe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Juan's guard! Nice work there by Schtrappe!
Schtrappe trying to control but Juan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Schtrappe is sitting in close to Juan's body. Juan has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Schtrappe is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Schtrappe is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Juan.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sean Juan!
Sean Juan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DUEL#7 Parker vs Ponjev
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Patton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Juan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Patton is in Juan's guard.
Juan trying to keep a closed guard but Patton is proving a slippery customer.
Juan looking for a sweep. Not yet Juan, not yet.
Juan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Patton pulls Juan in close to his closed guard and prevents Juan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Patton keeping full guard, as Juan tries to pass.
Juan is working hard here to advance position.
Patton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Juan looking to pass the guard.
Patton has Juan pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan wants to pass the guard but Patton is keeping the position.
Patton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juan is one step ahead there.
Juan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Juan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Juan tries for a kimura but Patton is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juan working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Juan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Juan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Patton stops Juan from passing to mount. #SUB#
Juan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Patton manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Patton is looking to improve his position.
Juan tries to pass to full mount but Patton defends it. #SUB#
Juan is trying to work for a kimura but Patton is defending well.
Juan works his way into full mount!
Patton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Juan wants to free his trapped foot but Patton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Patton wants to improve his position but Juan is controlling well.
Juan tries to pass to full mount but Patton defends it. #T3#
Juan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Patton is looking to improve his position.
Juan wants to pass to mount but Patton is defending the position.
Patton is trying to maintain the position but Juan is very close to passing his half guard.
Juan wants to pass to mount but Patton is defending the position.
Patton gets back to full guard.
Juan looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Patton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Juan is aware though and is defending well.
Juan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Patton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Patton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Patton keeping full guard, as Juan tries to pass.
Patton has momentary wrist control but Juan slips an elbow through the middle.
Juan won't allow Patton to sweep him here.
Patton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juan's guard. #REVB#
Juan 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.
Patton wants to control from the top but Juan keeps moving.
Patton preventing the sweep.
Patton cracks Juan with a solid left hand.
Patton passes Juan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Juan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Patton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Juan looking for a sweep. Not yet Juan, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Juan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Patton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juan is on top in guard. #REVR#
Patton can't keep his opponent in guard - Juan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Juan tries to pass to full mount but Patton defends it.
Patton is looking to improve his position.
Patton controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Patton won't allow Juan to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Juan manages to pass to mount!
Juan prevents Patton from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Patton tries to improve his position but Juan has taken his back! Juan has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Patton tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Juan pushes Patton away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean Juan!
Sean Juan very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 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: SP ICON: Calm before the Storm
Date: Jul 20, 2016

#R1#
Juan darts in looking for a takedown but Manta gets double underhooks and turns Juan into the cage. #TD#
Juan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Manta gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Juan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Manta is trying desperately to improve position.
Juan moves to his opponent's back but Manta bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Juan.
Juan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Manta 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.
Juan controlling the position.#T1#
Manta looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Juan working for submissions but it's allowed Manta to get to half guard.
Manta prevents Juan from improving his position.
Manta is looking to take a break and control but Juan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juan wants to get back to full guard.
Juan trying to get back to full guard but Manta takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Manta prevents Juan from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juan tries to hold on but Manta pushes him away.
Manta tries to control but Juan wriggling away. #T2#
Manta avoids the attempt from Juan to control.
Juan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Juan is working hard here to advance position.
Manta wants to control the pace but Juan is squirming around nicely.
Juan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Manta unloading with bombs!
Juan is trying desperately to improve position.
Juan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Manta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Juan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Juan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manta's back!
Manta is really stuck here.
Manta trying to control the hands but Juan breaks the grip.
Manta tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Juan working for a choke but Manta is defending well.
Juan scores with punches and elbows.
Juan lands punches and elbows. #SUB#
Juan seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Manta's chin but Manta turns very nicely into Juan's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Manta. #SUB#
Manta avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Manta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Manta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Manta preventing the sweep.
Juan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manta is looking for a sweep. Juan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Juan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Manta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Juan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sean Juan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Manta misses with an uppercut.
Manta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juan moves away.
Juan dives in and grabs Manta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manta pushes down on Juan's head and hops out.
Juan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Juan.
Juan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manta tries to avoid it but Juan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manta to the ground. Manta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Juan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manta swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Juan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan shoots in but no luck this time.
Manta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Manta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Manta misses the target.
Juan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manta can pounce on him. #TD#
Juan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Juan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Juan tries to advance to mount but Manta denies him.
Manta is looking for a sweep.
Manta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Juan prevents Manta from improving his position.
Manta is looking to control Juan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manta avoid being mounted?
Juan wants to advance to full mount but Manta doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Juan tries to free his leg and advance position but Manta is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB#
Juan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Manta dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Juan keeping moving, preventing Manta from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Juan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Manta has picked Juan up and slammed him! Juan can't keep hold of the triangle and Manta manages to pass to side control!
Manta is looking to take a break and control but Juan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manta is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Juan wants to control but Manta postures up.
Manta trying to control the position but Juan is working away.
Juan is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Juan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Manta's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Juan gets back to full guard.
Manta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Juan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Manta's best efforts.
Juan gets back to full guard.
Manta wants to control from the top but Juan keeps moving. #SUB#
Juan working for a triangle but Manta defends it easily. #SUB#
Juan is looking for a triangle here but Manta uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T4#
Juan is trying to get back to half guard.
Juan is not content to let Manta control the position.
Manta scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Juan to see if he's OK.
Juan regains half guard.#SUB#
Juan actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manta content to control rather than advance.
Juan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Federico Manta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Manta jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Manta swings for the body but Juan moves out of range.
Manta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Juan has his takedown stuffed
and Juan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manta wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Manta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Juan blocks a head kick by Manta.
Manta throws a looping overhand right but Juan ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Manta - just one landing.
Juan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manta.
Manta scoring well with a low kick there. #TD#
Juan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Juan wants to free his trapped foot but Manta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manta trying to hold on to Juan's head to control him but Juan postures up.
Manta moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Manta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Manta is trying to keep Juan in close.
Juan tries to free his leg and advance position but Manta is retaining full guard.
Manta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manta swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Juan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Juan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Manta rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Juan's guard! Nice work there by Manta!
Juan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juan being controlled here, momentarily.
Juan trying to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Juan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Manta passes into half guard.
Juan wants to improve his position but Manta is controlling well.
Juan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manta's back!
Juan is not going to allow Manta to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Juan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Juan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Manta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Juan's guard. Nice work there by Manta. #T4#
Juan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manta is one step ahead there.
Manta advances to half guard.
Manta performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Manta is keen to just control but Juan is a slippery customer.
Juan tries to get to full guard but Manta has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

And that's the end of the fight!
Federico Manta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manta 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: May 29, 2016

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jo Ballinger and Sean Juan. Ballinger kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cheese Scones. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

168 cm
26 yrs
156 lbs

179 cm
34 yrs
168 lbs

Ballinger

Juan

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Jo Ballinger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Sean Juan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Juan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Juan showed some decent athleticism there.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ballinger (0) vs (2) Juan

Ballinger actively working from the bottom here.
Ballinger trying to control but Juan postures up.

Juan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Juan works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ballinger (0) vs (5) Juan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballinger tries to lock up and control but Juan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Juan is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ballinger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Juan working for a guillotine from mount but Ballinger is in no mood to give up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballinger tries to hold on but Juan pushes him away.
Ballinger can't escape the position.
Ballinger bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ballinger (2) vs (5) Juan
Juan 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: Ballinger (2) vs (7) Juan
The fighters are battling for position here. Ballinger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Ballinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Juan slips nicely into half guard.
Ballinger is doing well to control the position and prevent Juan from advancing to side control.
Ballinger wants to control but Juan is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger wants to get back to full guard.

Juan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Juan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Ballinger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ballinger actively working from the bottom here.
Juan wants to pass the guard but Ballinger is defending well.
Ballinger wants to control but Juan is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juan is looking to advance position but Ballinger won't allow it.

Ballinger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Juan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ballinger sees it coming and defends easily.

Juan is looking for a kimura here.
Ballinger trying to control from the bottom.

Ballinger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Juan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ballinger!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ballinger (2) vs (10) Juan

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ballinger manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ballinger is looking for a sweep. Juan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juan passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ballinger (2) vs (13) Juan
Ballinger can't do much from the bottom here.
Juan advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ballinger (2) vs (15) Juan

Juan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ballinger manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Juan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ballinger (2) vs (17) Juan
Ballinger is trying desperately to improve position.
Ballinger gets back to half guard.

Ballinger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Juan pulls his head out easily.
Juan is looking to advance position but Ballinger won't allow it.
Ballinger is trying to get back to full guard.
Ballinger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Ballinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Ballinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Juan forces his way into half guard.
Ballinger trying to control here.

Juan is looking for a kimura here.
Juan trying to mount his opponent but Ballinger defends it.
Juan moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ballinger (2) vs (20) Juan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Juan tries for a kimura but Ballinger is defending well.
Ballinger is trying to get back to half guard.
Juan working away.
Juan tries to advance to mount but Ballinger denies him.
Juan moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ballinger (2) vs (22) Juan
Juan moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Ballinger (2) vs (25) Juan

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Juan not allowing Ballinger to control his hands.

Juan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ballinger trying to control the hands but Juan breaks the grip.

Juan working for a choke but Ballinger is defending well.
Ballinger is trying to break free.
Ballinger trying to control the action but Juan just sinks the hooks in.
Ballinger tries to break free.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Juan looking to break Ballinger's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ballinger remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Juan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Juan is looking for the choke from the back position but Ballinger is controlling his hands well.

Juan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Juan gets his hands free as Ballinger looks to control.

Juan looking for the choke but no joy.

Juan looking for the choke from the back.

Juan has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Ballinger is in real trouble here. Juan gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Ballinger is tapping out! Juan wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean Juan!
Sean Juan is the new lightweight champion!
Sean Juan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250, into his post fight interview.
Jo Ballinger spoke after the fight, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 28, 2016

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sean Juan and Jacob Clarke. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

179 cm
34 yrs
168 lbs

178 cm
28 yrs
168 lbs

Juan

Clarke

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Sean Juan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jacob Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Juan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juan (4) vs (0) Clarke
Clarke gets back to half guard.
Clarke tries to roll over but Juan keeps him under control.
Clarke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Juan trying to mount his opponent but Clarke defends it.
Clarke is looking to improve his position.
Clarke is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Clarke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Juan pulls his head out easily.
Clarke trying to control but Juan postures up.
Juan passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juan (7) vs (0) Clarke

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juan advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Juan (9) vs (0) Clarke

Clarke tries to improve his position but Juan has taken his back! Juan has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Clarke tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Juan pushes Clarke away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean Juan!
After the big win, Sean Juan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 27, 2016

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sean Juan and Mario Curran. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

179 cm
34 yrs
168 lbs

169 cm
21 yrs
145 lbs

Juan

Curran

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sean Juan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mario Curran!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and William Gold.

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

Juan gets a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juan (2) vs (0) Curran
Juan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Curran knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Juan works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Juan (5) vs (0) Curran
Juan tries to take his opponent's back but Curran turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juan (5) vs (2) Curran
Juan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Juan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Curran gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Curran won't allow Juan to sweep him here.
Juan is working hard here to advance position.
Juan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juan has Curran pulled in close to control his posture.
Juan is looking to sweep but instead, Curran has passed into half guard.
Juan wants to improve his position but Curran is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juan.
Juan looking for a sweep. Not yet Juan, not yet.
Juan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Curran's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juan (7) vs (2) Curran
Juan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juan (10) vs (2) Curran

Juan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Juan is trying to move to mount but Curran reverses beautifully and ends up in Juan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juan (10) vs (4) Curran
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Curran looking to pass the guard.

Juan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Juan is looking for a triangle but Curran pushes his legs off easily.
Juan tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curran controlling from the top position.
Juan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Curran avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Curran won't allow Juan to sweep him here.
Curran looking to pass the guard.
Curran won't allow Juan to sweep him here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Juan 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: Juan (12) vs (4) Curran

Juan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Curran has managed to free his arm - good work.
Juan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juan (15) vs (4) Curran
Curran is in all sorts of trouble here.
Juan wants to take his opponent's back but Curran doesn't allow it.
Curran tries to control the position but Juan now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Juan (18) vs (4) Curran
Curran looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Juan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Juan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Curran showing good submission defense here.

Juan tightening his grip on Curran, looking for the choke.

Curran defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Juan looking for the RNC.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Juan is persistently looking for the submission but Curran is defending it well.
Curran tries to roll but Juan sticks to his back.

Juan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Curran is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Curran preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Juan.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Juan is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Curran has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Juan has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Curran taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Juan doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean Juan!
After the big win, Sean Juan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nichi Hong and Sean Juan. Hong's entrance music is Hong Entrance Song. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

175 cm
36 yrs
156 lbs

179 cm
34 yrs
168 lbs

Hong

Juan

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nichi Hong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sean Juan!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Chris Dean.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hong fails with a takedown attempt.
Hong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Juan circles away.
Juan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Juan wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nichi Hong. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hong closes the distance and clinches.
Juan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hong tries to clinch up but Juan circles away and keeps his distance.
Juan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Hong gets a double leg takedown into Juan's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hong (2) vs (0) Juan
Juan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hong manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hong (2) vs (2) Juan
Juan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
I've been told that Juan has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan pushing down on Hong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Juan wants to free his trapped foot but Hong is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hong is defending against the submission attempts here by Juan.
Juan is looking to advance position but Hong won't allow it.
Juan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hong tries to roll over but Juan keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Juan is looking for a kimura but Hong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Juan to get the leverage.

Juan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Juan moves into full mount! Hong won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hong (2) vs (5) Juan
Juan wants to take his opponent's back but Hong doesn't allow it.

Juan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hong has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hong!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hong (4) vs (5) Juan
Juan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hong is one step ahead there.

Hong is sitting in close to Juan's body. Juan has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hong is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hong is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Juan.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sean Juan!
After the big win, Sean Juan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sun-Tzu and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Nichi Hong had this to say: 'Thank you for all the sponsors, to the org. and to all that supported me through the years. Unfortunately this is my last fight. I will be focusing on helping my teammates improve. Thank you all very much.'.

Event: TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sean Juan and Chris Mayo. Mayo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Super Furry Animals - Golden Retriever kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

179 cm
34 yrs
168 lbs

170 cm
49 yrs
142 lbs

Juan

Mayo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sean Juan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Chris Mayo!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Juan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mayo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juan (4) vs (0) Mayo

Juan in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mayo is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sean Juan!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sean Juan thanked Sun-Tzu for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SP-ICON: The King Is Back
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Juan connects with a crisp jab.
Juan tries a head kick but it misses.
Juan looks to land a combination. Sharp sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Juan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sharp listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Juan.
Juan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sharp misses with a lunging right hand
and Sharp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juan misses with a hook. Sharp ducked under it nicely.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Juan.
Sharp tries to clinch but Juan moves out of range.
Sharp misses with a looping right.
Juan misses with a low kick as Sharp jumps back.
Juan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sharp.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Juan. Sharp shrugs it off though. #T1#
Juan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharp is just out of range.
Sean Juan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sharp feints the counter takedown.
Juan throws a hook to the side of Sharp's head but Sharp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sharp misses with a body shot.
Juan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharp is just out of range.
Juan falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Sharp counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sharp.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharp trying to control but Juan is working from the bottom.
Juan 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.#T2#
Sharp wants to control from the top but Juan keeps moving.
Juan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juan keeping moving, preventing Sharp from controlling successfully.
Juan is trying to keep Sharp in close.
Sharp throwing strikes from guard but Juan blocks nicely.
Juan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sharp throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Sharp preventing the sweep.
Sharp is fighting to break Juan's control of his arms but Juan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Sharp moves into the clinch.
Juan landing knees to the head.
Still in the clinch, Sharp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sharp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juan lands a left hand. #TD2#
Sharp turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sharp manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Sharp is trying to get an arm triangle but Juan is defending well.
Juan struggling a bit here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sharp working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharp working away.
Juan sneaks back into half guard.
Juan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sharp misses with a head shot. Juan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sharp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Juan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sharp manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sharp 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.
Sharp throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Juan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sharp on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sharp with a nice cross.
Juan lands a right hook to the body.
Sharp tries to clinch up but Juan circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Sharp.
Juan throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Sharp counters with a nice double leg into side control. Juan won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juan is looking for a sweep.
Sharp wants to control but Juan is keeping him busy.
Juan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sharp's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juan wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Sharp is thwarting Juan's attempts to control the position.
Sharp is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Juan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sharp is nestled in close to Juan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sharp passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Juan!
Sharp avoids the attempt from Juan to control.
Sharp looking to finish Juan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Juan!
Juan is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
Juan gets back to half guard.
Juan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sharp scores with a couple of nice shots.
Juan is refusing to be controlled, as Sharp sits in half guard.
Juan wants to sweep but Sharp has passed to side control!
Juan is looking to reverse the position.
Juan is trying to control Sharp's posture but Sharp avoids it.
Juan dodges the ground and pound from Sharp.
Sharp throws an elbow but Juan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Juan is trying to improve his position.
Juan taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Juan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Juan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sharp works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sharp scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sharp lands an elbow. #ROC2#
Juan is rocked!
Juan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sharp is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Oh Juan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sharp postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Juan looks a forlorn figure.
Juan gets back to half guard.#T4#
Nice strikes from Sharp there.
Juan moves into full guard.
Juan seems to have got his legs back now.
Sharp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sharp scoring with some ground and pound.
Juan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharp moves into full guard.
Sharp 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.
Asa Sharp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sharp keeping full guard, as Juan tries to pass.
Juan is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Sharp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Juan throws a leg kick which misses Sharp's front leg but catches the back leg as Sharp tries to avoid it.
Juan throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Sharp counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sharp.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juan is on top in guard. #REVR#
Juan preventing the sweep.
Juan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sharp is keeping the position for now.
Sharp looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp wants to sweep here but Juan controlling him for the moment.
Juan slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Sharp.
Sharp tries to roll over but Juan keeps him under control.#T1#
Juan wants to free his trapped foot but Sharp is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sharp punching from the bottom.
Sharp wants to improve his position but Juan is controlling well.
Sharp is looking to get back to full guard here but Juan has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sharp can't do much from the bottom here.
Sharp gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Juan working for a guillotine from mount but Sharp is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Juan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sharp can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T2#
Juan wants to take his opponent's back but Sharp doesn't allow it.
Sharp tries to reverse the position but Juan maintains control.
Sharp is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Juan with the ground and pound from mount.
Sharp tries to hold on but Juan pushes him away.
Sharp is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sharp is squirming around, avoiding Juan's attempts to control the action.
Sharp is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.#T3#
Juan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sharp is looking to escape.
Juan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Juan wants to control the pace but Sharp is squirming around nicely.
Sharp working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Juan working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Sharp looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Juan! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sean Juan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sean Juan made sure he mentioned Sun-Tzu, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: fogies Trudeau V Malek
Date: Mar 09, 2016

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Fadden.
Juan tries to bum rush Fadden with a series of wild strikes but Fadden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fadden moves out of range as Juan throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juan. Fadden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fadden shoots in and drives through. Juan sprawls well.
Juan lands a nice hook to Fadden's body. Fadden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Juan moves out of range of the leg kick from Fadden.
Fadden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fadden takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadden swinging wildly here.
Fadden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juan throws out the jab.
Fadden drops down looking for a counter takedown but Juan sprawls and moves away.
Juan cracks Fadden with a good jab.
Juan checks the leg kick.#T1#
Fadden misses with the combination.
Juan lands a jab.
Fadden fails with a takedown attempt.
Juan is looking for the big counter here.
Fadden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Juan keeps Fadden at a distance using the push kick.
Juan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fadden was well out of range. Poor timing from Juan.
Juan is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Juan connects with a jab.
Fadden fails with the takedown
and Juan counters with a leg kick.
Fadden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Strikers in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Fadden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juan scores with a push kick.
Juan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fadden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juan somewhat.#TD2#
Fadden gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Juan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fadden is keeping the position for now.
Fadden looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Juan stops Fadden from standing up.
Juan is pushing down on Fadden's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fadden is fighting to maintain full guard but Juan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fadden is staying active underneath Juan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Juan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fadden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Juan on the ground.
Fadden is in all sorts of trouble here.
Juan wants to control the pace but Fadden is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Juan throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Fadden has his hands clasped together but Juan breaks the hold and Fadden is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Juan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean Juan!
Sean Juan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sun-Tzu, into his post fight interview.

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