Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HZN 8 Bollomard v Hendrix
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
A punch combination from Fuisse misses.
Fuisse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pinales staying out of range there.
Fuisse misses with a takedown attempt - Pinales sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pinales appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Fuisse shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pinales's guard.#SUB#
Pinales escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fuisse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Pinales had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fuisse defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuisse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Pinales had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fuisse defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuisse chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Fuisse with a nice head shot there.
Fuisse with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pinales is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Fuisse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pinales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fuisse has managed to get both his arms back between Pinales's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Pinales is looking for a triangle but Fuisse pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Pinales escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fuisse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Pinales is looking for a triangle but Fuisse pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Fuisse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pinales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fuisse has managed to get both his arms back between Pinales's legs - danger averted.
Pinales is breathing heavily.
Fuisse lands a couple of elbows.
Fuisse lands a couple of elbows.
Fuisse is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fuisse works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Fuisse is looking to take a break and control but Pinales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fuisse moves nicely into side control.
Fuisse creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fuisse scoring with punches from side control.
Pinales is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pinales taking a bit of punishment here - Fuisse scoring with strikes.
Fuisse cracks Pinales with a big right hand but Pinales just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Fuisse has hold of Pinales's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Pinales tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Fuisse cranks the arm and Pinales screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Pinales, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jacob Fuisse!
Jacob Fuisse seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HZN 2 Covington vs Marek
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Fuisse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pinales avoids it really well and circles away.
Fuisse tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Pinales scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fuisse moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Pinales drops back looking for a leg! Fuisse is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fuisse manages to kick Pinales off! Pinales jumps back into Fuisse's guard. #SUB#
Fuisse is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pinales is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Fuisse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pinales defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuisse wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Pinales drops back looking for a leg! Fuisse is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fuisse manages to kick Pinales off! Pinales jumps back into Fuisse's guard.
Pinales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuisse is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Fuisse wants to sweep but no luck.
Pinales prevents Fuisse from getting back to his feet.
Fuisse bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pinales's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fuisse scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Pinales has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fuisse is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pinales.
Fuisse lands some shots froms side control.
Pinales tries to improve position but can't.
Fuisse cracks Pinales with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fuisse cracks Pinales with a big elbow.
Pinales is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pinales is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fuisse connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Pinales takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Fuisse looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fuisse scores with punches from side control.
Fuisse working the body and head with strikes.
Fuisse cracks Pinales with a big right hand but Pinales just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fuisse working the body and head with strikes.
Fuisse scores with punches from side control.
Fuisse looks up at the clock and then as Pinales takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fuisse smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fuisse is putting a hurting on Pinales here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fuisse working the body and head with strikes.
Pinales is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fuisse lands some shots froms side control.
Fuisse lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pinales is looking to regain half guard here but Fuisse keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Fuisse lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fuisse grinds an elbow into Pinales's temple.
Pinales is looking for a sweep.
Fuisse scores with punches from side control.
Fuisse creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fuisse cracks Pinales with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fuisse lands a few punches from side control.
Fuisse is working Pinales over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fuisse is putting a hurting on Pinales here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fuisse trying to control the position but Pinales is working away.
Pinales is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinales is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fuisse working the head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinales is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fuisse has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fuisse working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T4#
Fuisse working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
Fuisse tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pinales knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pinales is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fuisse scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fuisse takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fuisse seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
Fuisse moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuisse scores with punches from side control.
Pinales tries to improve position but can't.
Pinales takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Fuisse dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pinales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuisse.
Fuisse with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Pinales counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fuisse won't be happy with that.
Fuisse is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fuisse makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fuisse.#SUB2#
Pinales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Fuisse working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pinales doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pinales manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pinales wants to pass the guard but Fuisse is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Pinales drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pinales jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuisse trying to keep a closed guard but Pinales is proving a slippery customer. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fuisse manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Pinales is pressed up against the cage. Fuisse has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pinales down to the mat. Pinales avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1##TD#
Pinales gets caught napping as Fuisse dives in and scores a takedown. Pinales manages to retain guard.
Fuisse stands and throws Pinales's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pinales is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fuisse off and has taken his back!
Pinales doesn't have the hooks in and Fuisse manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fuisse scoring with some ground and pound.
Fuisse sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pinales's guard.
Fuisse tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pinales knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuisse slips a nice elbow through Pinales's hands, connecting with Pinales's forehead.
Fuisse lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fuisse lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fuisse scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Fuisse landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
Fuisse working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pinales is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
Fuisse lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.
Fuisse lands strikes from half guard.
Fuisse is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fuisse lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pinales hang on?#T3#
Fuisse fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fuisse has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pinales's face.
Fuisse scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC#Pinales is rocked!
Fuisse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinales can do to turn this around?
Fuisse lands a big elbow.
Pinales is still in real trouble! Can Fuisse finish him?
Fuisse postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Pinales bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Fuisse and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Fuisse!
Jacob Fuisse decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld FN 51
Date: Dec 07, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Pinales closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Trapperson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Pinales is trying to get an arm triangle but Trapperson is defending well.
Trapperson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pinales is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trapperson defends it well.
Trapperson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trapperson.
Trapperson looking to control.
Trapperson keeping full guard, as Pinales tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinales advances position into side control!
Trapperson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pinales off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trapperson connects with a big shot to the side of Pinales's head. #SUB#
Pinales 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 Trapperson gets his way!
Pinales is trying to break free. #T1#
Pinales breaks Trapperson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Pinales passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Pinales is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Trapperson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Pinales tries for a kimura but Trapperson is defending well.
Trapperson gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Pinales wants to work for an arm triangle but Trapperson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura but Trapperson is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Pinales is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trapperson gets full guard.#SUB#
Trapperson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pinales can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Pinales has gone for a leg lock! Trapperson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pinales's guard.#REVR#
Trapperson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trapperson cracks Pinales with a big right hand but Pinales just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pinales taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pinales tries to bench press Trapperson off him but Trapperson keeps the position.
Pinales gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Trapperson is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Trapperson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trapperson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.
Trapperson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trapperson pulls his head out easily.
Pinales is pressing down on Trapperson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Trapperson wants to control from the top but Pinales keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pinales working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trapperson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trapperson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trapperson throwing strikes from guard but Pinales blocks nicely.
Trapperson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trapperson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Trapperson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for a guillotine here but Trapperson defends easily.
Trapperson distracts Pinales with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Trappy Trapperson 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#
Pinales has a takedown stuffed.
Pinales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trapperson.
Trapperson dives in for a single leg takedown but Pinales sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Pinales has clasped his hands together around Trapperson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trapperson is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Pinales is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trapperson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Pinales thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trapperson tries to bench press Pinales off him but Pinales keeps the position. #T1#
Trapperson gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Pinales is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Pinales is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trapperson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Trapperson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trapperson.
Pinales pushes down on Trapperson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Trapperson tries to get to full guard but Pinales has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Pinales wants to work for an arm triangle but Trapperson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Pinales is working for a kimura but Trapperson is defending it quite comfortably.
Trapperson is looking to control Pinales's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trapperson avoid being mounted?
Trapperson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trapperson.
Trapperson wants to sweep here but Pinales controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Pinales drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trapperson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pinales has Trapperson in his guard.#REVR#
Trapperson wants to control from the top but Pinales keeps moving. #T3#
Trapperson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Trapperson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trapperson wanted to stand there but Pinales had control of the position. #SUB2#
Pinales had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trapperson defends it easily.#SUB2#
Trapperson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pinales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trapperson has managed to get both his arms back between Pinales's legs - danger averted.
Pinales keeping full guard, as Trapperson tries to pass.
Trappy Trapperson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pinales has a closed guard, preventing Trapperson from standing up. #T4#
Trapperson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pinales is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trapperson defends well.#SUB2#
Pinales had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trapperson defends it easily.
Pinales keeping moving, preventing Trapperson from controlling successfully.
Trapperson is looking to stand up but Pinales won't let him.
Trapperson passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Trapperson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinales gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Javier Pinales will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Trapperson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Pinales dives in and grabs Trapperson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trapperson pushes down on Pinales's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trapperson.
Pinales is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pinales shoots in looking for a takedown but Trapperson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pinales's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Trapperson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pinales did well to prevent Trapperson getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trapperson wants to stand up but Pinales has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Trapperson is looking to advance position but Pinales won't allow it.
Trapperson prevents Pinales from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Trapperson is looking for a kimura but Pinales is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trapperson to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Trapperson connects with a nice short shot to Pinales's temple. #SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trapperson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Trapperson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pinales defends it well. #SUB2#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trapperson tries to stand and escape but Pinales is controlling the position.
Pinales wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Trapperson is looking to take a break and control but Pinales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Trapperson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trapperson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Trapperson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pinales defends it well. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for subs from the bottom but Trapperson mounts him!
Trapperson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Trapperson content just to control the position here.
Pinales working to try and regain half guard. #T3##SUB#
Trapperson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trappy Trapperson!

Event: Nfld 41
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Justis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pinales sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Justis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Justis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pinales is trying to defend but Justis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Pinales tries to get to full guard but Justis has control of the leg. #SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Justis pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Justis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pinales is just riding it out for now. Justis eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Justis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pinales has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Justis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pinales defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinales is refusing to be controlled, as Justis sits in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Justis in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Justis pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
Pinales is looking for a sweep. Justis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Justis trying to control the action but Pinales is working from the bottom.
Justis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pinales haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Justis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pinales does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Justis content to control rather than advance.
Pinales is trying to get back to full guard.
Justis tries to stand but can't do so whilst Pinales controls his leg.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Justis pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pinales is defending against the submission attempts here by Justis.
Justis wants to stand but Pinales has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Justis pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.
Justis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Justis tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Pinales.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinales wants to get back to full guard.
Justis controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Justis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Justis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pinales!
Pinales looking for a sweep but Justis has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinales is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Justis content just to control the position here.
Justis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinales keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Pinales is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Justis locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Pinales is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Logan Justis!
Logan Justis gave a mention to FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Nfld live 49
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Pinales fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. West sprawls well initially but Pinales persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Pinales maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! West could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Pinales has cracked it and West is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Pinales!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Nfld live 47
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Pinales keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Pinales defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
Pinales moves out of range as Handicks strikes.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pinales. #SUB#
Pinales tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pinales has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Pinales is trying to get an arm triangle but Handicks is defending well. #SUB#
Pinales looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks holds on to Pinales's head and controls the position momentarily. #T1#
Handicks is trying to control Pinales's posture but Pinales avoids it. #SUB#
Pinales wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Handicks, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Pinales tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pinales has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Pinales thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Handicks tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pinales is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Handicks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Pinales is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Handicks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Pinales thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Pinales is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Handicks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Handicks has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Handicks struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Pinales tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pinales has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Pinales tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pinales has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Handicks is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Pinales working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Handicks tries to buck Pinales off but Pinales is having none of it.
Handicks struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Pinales is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Handicks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Pinales is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Handicks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Handicks tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Pinales goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Handicks has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pinales but great work by Handicks.
Handicks is looking to take a break and control but Pinales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pinales tries to improve position but can't.
Handicks passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pinales!
Pinales is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinales is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Javier Pinales will probably get the nod.
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#
Handicks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Pinales counters with a nice double leg into side control. Handicks won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Handicks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Pinales in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Handicks is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Nfld FN 46
Date: Aug 24, 2023

#R1#
Pinales tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nasmfus swivels and escapes.
Nasmfus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nasmfus tries to clinch but Pinales moves out of range.
Pinales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nasmfus pinned against the cage. Nasmfus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nasmfus tries to clinch but Pinales moves away #TD2#
and Pinales counters with a shoot takedown. Nasmfus fights it but they end up in guard.

Nasmfus has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pinales has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Pinales has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nasmfus is trying to keep an underhook but Pinales manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Nasmfus actively working from the bottom here.
Nasmfus is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Pinales is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nasmfus is just riding it out for now. Pinales eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Pinales is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Nasmfus tries to kick Pinales off but Pinales keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura but Nasmfus is defending well. #SUB2#
Pinales is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #ES#
Nasmfus kicks off Pinales and gets to his feet.
Nasmfus misses with a wild body shot.
Nasmfus darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Pinales counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Nasmfus is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pinales presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Nasmfus wants the takedown. Pinales is fighting it off but Nasmfus persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pinales's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Pinales has his foot on Nasmfus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nasmfus works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Pinales looking for a guillotine here but Nasmfus defends easily. #SUB2#
Nasmfus is sitting in close to Pinales's body. Pinales has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nasmfus is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nasmfus is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Pinales.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Nfld live 39
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1##TD#
Ferreira-Alves shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pinales napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ferreira-Alves wants to control but Pinales is keeping him busy.
Pinales takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ferreira-Alves creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ferreira-Alves lands some shots froms side control.
Ferreira-Alves landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ferreira-Alves lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pinales down.
Ferreira-Alves takes a little break here. Pinales wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pinales tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ferreira-Alves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the action but Pinales is working from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the action but Pinales is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira-Alves is chipping away with strikes.
Pinales is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Pinales manages to get back to half guard.
Well, if Ferreira-Alves is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control but Pinales is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Ferreira-Alves's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferreira-Alves pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferreira-Alves pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Ferreira-Alves. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ferreira-Alves passes to side control.
Ferreira-Alves working the head with strikes.
Ferreira-Alves cracks Pinales with a big right hand but Pinales just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T2##SUB#
Ferreira-Alves looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pinales is looking to regain half guard here but Ferreira-Alves keeps moving and retains side control.
Pinales is still trying to improve position.
Ferreira-Alves working the body and head with strikes.
Ferreira-Alves lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ferreira-Alves lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pinales down.
Ferreira-Alves lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinales on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pinales tries to buck Ferreira-Alves off but Ferreira-Alves is having none of it.
Pinales manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferreira-Alves pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pinales is just riding it out for now. Ferreira-Alves eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Ferreira-Alves working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ferreira-Alves lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pinales on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ferreira-Alves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ferreira-Alves scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ferreira-Alves lands strikes from half guard.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Ferreira-Alves there.
Ferreira-Alves sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferreira-Alves pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB2#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pinales does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinales is refusing to be controlled, as Ferreira-Alves sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Pinales has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ferreira-Alves escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ferreira-Alves!
Ferreira-Alves is chipping away with strikes.
Pinales is not content to let Ferreira-Alves control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ferreira-Alves lands a few punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Ferreira-Alves dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pinales looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Ferreira-Alves dives in and scores a takedown into Pinales's guard.
Ferreira-Alves postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Pinales throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ferreira-Alves postures up and lands a big shot to Pinales's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira-Alves slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferreira-Alves scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ferreira-Alves lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Pinales is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferreira-Alves defends well.
Ferreira-Alves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ferreira-Alves lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferreira-Alves's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Pinales is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ferreira-Alves has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ferreira-Alves lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferreira-Alves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ferreira-Alves working the head with strikes.
Pinales taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ferreira-Alves lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC#Pinales is rocked!
Ferreira-Alves is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pinales will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Pinales takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position but Pinales is working away.
Ferreira-Alves is chipping away with strikes.
Ferreira-Alves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinales can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position but Pinales is working away.
Ferreira-Alves working the ground and pound.
Pinales is still in real trouble! Can Ferreira-Alves finish him?
Ferreira-Alves scores with punches from side control.
Pinales gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pinales has hold of Ferreira-Alves's hands but Ferreira-Alves slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ferreira-Alves takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ferreira-Alves is nestled in close to Pinales, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ferreira-Alves passes to side control.
Ferreira-Alves cracks Pinales with a big right hand but Pinales just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T3#
Pinales is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pinales seems to have recovered his senses.
Pinales takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pinales is trying to improve his position.
Ferreira-Alves working the body and head with strikes.
Ferreira-Alves cracks Pinales with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves has hold of Pinales's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Pinales tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ferreira-Alves cranks the arm and Pinales screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Pinales, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
Our winner, Felipe Ferreira-Alves, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Nfld FN 43
Date: Jun 15, 2023

#R1#
Handicks misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pinales blocks a jab.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Handicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinales.
Pinales tries to counter with a takedown but Handicks is quick to defend against it.
Handicks swings for the body but Pinales moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Handicks misses the target.
Pinales tries to counter with a takedown but Handicks is quick to defend against it.
Pinales has been working on his balance at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Handicks.
No joy there for Handicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinales keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Pinales looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Handicks!
Handicks is looking to regain half guard here but Pinales keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SUB#
Pinales working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Handicks told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Pinales wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Handicks, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Pinales looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Handicks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pinales's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pinales prevents Handicks from standing back up. #SUB#
Pinales is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pinales wants to free his trapped foot but Handicks is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Pinales is looking for a kimura but Handicks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pinales to get the leverage. #SUB#
Pinales looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Handicks is positioning himself well to prevent Pinales advancing to mount. #SUB#
Handicks is defending against the submission attempts here by Pinales. #SUB#
Pinales is looking for a kimura here. #T3##SUB#
Pinales seems to be working for a kimura but Handicks defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura but Handicks is defending well.
Handicks is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Pinales is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura but Handicks is defending well. #T4#
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.#SUB#
Pinales is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Pinales seems to be working for a kimura but Handicks defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Pinales is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Handicks keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pinales wants to work for an arm triangle but Handicks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Pinales is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Javier Pinales will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Handicks.
Handicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Handicks misses with a combination #TD#
and Pinales counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Pinales is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Pinales is working for a kimura but Handicks is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Handicks has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pinales is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Handicks defends it well. #T1#
Handicks pushes Pinales off looking to stand but Pinales dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Pinales wants to work for an arm triangle but Handicks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Handicks desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Pinales is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pinales is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Handicks reverses the position - he's now on top in Pinales's guard. #SUB#
Pinales had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Handicks defends it easily.#T2#
Handicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handicks content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Pinales throws his legs up looking for a submission but Handicks uses it to pass to side control.
Handicks looks up at the clock and then as Pinales takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Handicks smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pinales is trying to improve his position.
Pinales manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Handicks pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Handicks trying to control the pace.
Handicks lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Handicks pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Handicks pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Handicks passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pinales!
Pinales is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Handicks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pinales is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Handicks 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#
Handicks throws a right and a left that Pinales avoids nicely.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pinales bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pinales appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johny Handicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Pinales drives through with a takedown into Handicks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Handicks holds on and takes a little breather.
Handicks 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pinales drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Handicks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pinales has Handicks in his guard.#REVB#
Handicks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1##SUB#
Pinales working for a triangle but Handicks defends it easily. #SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Handicks passes into half guard.
Pinales moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Handicks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pinales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Handicks has managed to get both his arms back between Pinales's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Pinales has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Handicks is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pinales.#T2#
Pinales tries to bench press Handicks off him but Handicks keeps the position.
Handicks gets to mount! Pinales was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Handicks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Handicks prevents Pinales from getting the reversal.
Handicks controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Pinales is desperately trying to improve his position but Handicks has a good base and remains in mount.
Handicks content just to control the position here.
Pinales is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pinales is in a horrible position here. Handicks smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pinales is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Handicks is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pinales tries to reverse the position but Handicks maintains control.
Handicks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pinales is looking to get to half guard.
Handicks controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinales tries to reverse the position but Handicks maintains control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Handicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Handicks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Handicks!
After the fight, Johny Handicks was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Nfld FN 41
Date: May 11, 2023

#R1#
Usman misses the shot to the body.
Usman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pinales circles away quickly and effectively.
Usman looks to land a right hand but Pinales moved out of range.
Pinales drops down looking for a counter takedown but Usman sprawls and moves away.
Pinales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Usman. #TD#
Pinales shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Usman's guard.#SUB#
Pinales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #ES2#
Usman has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pinales has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Usman manages to break the clinch.
Usman throws a shot from downtown. Pinales moves away and avoids it.
Usman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Usman wants it to stay on the feet.
We've been informed that Usman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pinales avoids the body shot from Usman.
Pinales feinted with a counter takedown.
Usman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinales.
Usman just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinales has been working on his balance at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Usman.
RaeRae Usman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Usman throws a hook but Pinales avoids it easily.
Usman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Usman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Usman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinales appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Usman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pinales.
Usman throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinales attempts a counter takedown but Usman avoids it well and moves away.
Pinales shoots in but Usman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Usman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pinales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Usman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinales.#T2#
Usman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinales avoids a punch combination nicely.
Usman leaves Pinales with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Pinales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pinales back to the cage. Usman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Usman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinales.
Usman misses with a wild body shot.
Pinales avoids the body shot from Usman.
Pinales shoots and misses
and Usman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pinales steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Usman.
Pinales avoids the body shot from Usman. #T3#
Usman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinales.
Pinales dodges the punch combination from Usman.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Usman looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinales is just out of range.
Usman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pinales rather than just go for the knockout.
Pinales bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Usman misses with a looping left.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Usman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Usman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Pinales is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Usman's half guard.#SUB#
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Usman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Pinales looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4##SUB#
Pinales is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Pinales is looking for a kimura but Usman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pinales to get the leverage.
Usman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Pinales got a little sloppy there for a moment and Usman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pinales has managed to get both his arms back between Usman's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Pinales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Usman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pinales can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Usman keeping full guard, as Pinales tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

RaeRae Usman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
No luck for Pinales with that takedown attempt.
Usman throws a body shot but no joy.
Usman throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinales.
Usman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Usman misses with a body shot.
Pinales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Usman.
Pinales fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Usman avoids it really well and circles away.
Usman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinales.
Pinales feinted with a counter takedown.
Usman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Usman misses.
Pinales looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Usman is fending him off so far but Pinales persists. Nope, Usman circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Pinales. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Pinales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Usman.
Usman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinales manages to avoid it.
Usman throws a body shot but no joy.
Usman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pinales.
Usman swings for the body but Pinales moves out of range.
Usman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Usman throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinales feinted with a counter takedown.
Usman throws a body punch but Pinales moves out of range.
Pinales attempts a counter takedown but Usman avoids it well and moves away.
Usman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinales.
Usman connects with a body shot.
Usman misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Pinales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Usman.
Usman lands an overhand right.
Pinales shoots and misses
and Usman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
RaeRae Usman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Usman misses with a straight left.
Pinales tries to counter with a takedown but Usman is quick to defend against it.
Usman misses with a hook.
Pinales drops down looking for a counter takedown but Usman sprawls and moves away.
Usman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinales.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pinales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Usman.
Pinales drops down looking for a counter takedown but Usman sprawls and moves away.
RaeRae Usman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Usman throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Pinales counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!#SUB#
Pinales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Usman 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.
Pinales wants to pass the guard but Usman is keeping the position.#SUB#
Pinales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Pinales stands and throws Usman's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Pinales is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Usman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Pinales thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Usman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Usman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Usman has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Usman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Usman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Pinales is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Usman is just riding it out for now. Pinales eventually gives up the hold.
Usman is looking for a sweep. Pinales is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Javier Pinales overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Usman tries to kick Pinales off but Pinales keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Usman gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Usman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Usman working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

RaeRae Usman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pinales slips under a jab.
Usman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinales.
Pinales ducks under a wild hook from Usman.
Usman throws a series of punches but Pinales moves out of range.
Usman takes a swing at Pinales's ribcage but misses.
Pinales blocks a jab.
Pinales looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinales looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Usman is fending him off so far but Pinales persists. Nope, Usman circles away and we're back to standing.
Usman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Pinales.
Pinales shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Usman counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Pinales. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Pinales ducks under a wild hook from Usman.
Usman throws a series of punches but Pinales avoids them all with ease.
Pinales feinted with a counter takedown.
Pinales fails to land the takedown.
Usman misses with a looping left.
Usman takes a swing at Pinales's ribcage but misses.
Pinales attempts a counter takedown but Usman avoids it well and moves away.
Usman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Usman throws a lazy right hand but Pinales sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Usman throws a lazy right hand but Pinales sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Javier Pinales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pinales moves away from the strike by Usman.
Pinales half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pinales closes the distance and clinches up with Usman, looking for a takedown. Pinales pushes Usman against the cage but Usman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
Usman throws a good cross that connects.
Pinales ducks right into an uppercut from Usman.
Usman throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinales drops down looking for a counter takedown but Usman sprawls and moves away.
Pinales avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Usman misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Pinales is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Usman's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usman tries to kick Pinales off but Pinales keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Usman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Usman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Usman managing to control the position. #SUB#
Pinales has gone for a leg lock! Usman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pinales's guard.#REVB##T3#
Usman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU2#
Usman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Usman swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Pinales counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pinales. #SUB#
Pinales drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pinales jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Pinales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Pinales avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pinales forces his way into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Usman is defending against the submission attempts here by Pinales.
Usman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Pinales is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Usman defends it well. #SUB2#
Usman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pinales pulls his head out easily.
Javier Pinales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Pinales wants to work for an arm triangle but Usman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
RaeRae Usman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Pinales looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Usman is trying to control but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
RaeRae Usman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Usman 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RaeRae Usman!
Our winner, RaeRae Usman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Nfld live 28
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Shima swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pinales.
Pinales misses with a takedown attempt - Shima sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pinales shoots for a double leg takedown but Shima sprawls well. He's pushed Pinales's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shima throws a low kick but Pinales moves out of range easily.
Pinales dives in and grabs Shima's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shima pushes down on Pinales's head and hops out.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Shima looks to land a right hand but Pinales moved out of range.
Pinales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pinales has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima wants to clinch up but Pinales keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Shima throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Pinales shoots in but no luck this time.
Pinales has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pinales shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shima counters with a series of strikes. Pinales will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shima fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shima throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pinales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shima throws a jab when Pinales was well out of range.
Pinales tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tetsuo Shima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinales checks a leg kick nicely.
Pinales with the counter takedown but Shima avoids it easily.
Pinales steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shima.#CL#
Shima pushes Pinales up against the cage in a clinch.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2##TD2#
Pinales has picked Shima up - he's going for a ride! Pinales dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
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!
Shima is doing well to control the position and prevent Pinales from advancing to side control.
Pinales looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shima tries to kick Pinales off but Pinales keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shima has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Pinales is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB2#
Pinales is working for a kimura but Shima is defending it quite comfortably.
Shima gets full guard.#SUB2#
Pinales drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shima dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Shima sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shima tries to free his leg and advance position but Pinales is retaining full guard. #SU#
Shima gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Shima gets a double leg takedown into Pinales's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Pinales is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shima is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Pinales working for a triangle but Shima defends it easily.
Shima tries to stand but Pinales is controlling from the bottom.
Shima engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Pinales is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pinales looking for subs off his back but Shima has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch but Pinales swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pinales tries for a takedown but Shima sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shima scores with a jab to the body.
Shima tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Pinales counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shima 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinales looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Pinales has gone for a leg lock! Shima slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pinales's guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shima passes into half guard.
Shima slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU#
Shima decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T2#
Pinales avoids the head kick by Shima.
Pinales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slow jab from Shima misses its intended target.
Pinales ducks under a wild hook from Shima.
Shima throws a lazy right hand but Pinales sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinales feints the counter takedown.
Shima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shima!
Tetsuo Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pinales swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pinales is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shima misses with a two punch combination.
Pinales feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Pinales checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shima displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pinales.
Shima tries to clinch but Pinales moves out of range. #CL#
Shima rushes Pinales and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Shima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pinales tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shima swivels and escapes.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Shima throws a head kick but Pinales moves out of range.
And Pinales tries to counter it with a takedown but Shima pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pinales.#T4#
Shima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Shima gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pinales to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Pinales postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shima is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pinales, into his guard. #REVR#
Shima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Shima decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Pinales steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shima.
Pinales shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shima scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Javier Pinales has been cut.
Shima leaves Pinales with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shima throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Pinales tries to counter it with a takedown but Shima pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shima tries to bum rush Pinales with a series of wild strikes but Pinales uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pinales slips a jab from Shima.#T1#
Shima tries to clinch up but Pinales circles away and keeps his distance.
Pinales drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shima defends it well.
Shima fails to land with a series of punches.
Shima throws a sloppy head kick and Pinales moves out of range easily.
Pinales feints the counter takedown.
Shima is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pinales's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pinales swats away the attempt to clinch by Shima.
Pinales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pinales closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shima circles away.
Shima tries to clinch up but Pinales circles away and keeps his distance.
Shima tried to score with a low kick but Pinales checks it.
Shima scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T2#
Shima misses with a looping right.
Pinales is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pinales checks a leg kick.
Pinales will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Pinales blocks a low kick nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shima lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pinales has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pinales and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pinales feints the counter takedown.
Pinales closes the distance and clinches up with Shima, looking for a takedown. Pinales pushes Shima against the cage but Shima circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shima displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pinales.
It looked like Shima wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shima fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pinales looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Shima throws a series of punches but Pinales avoids them all with ease.
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinales moves away.
No luck for Pinales with that takedown attempt.
Pinales changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shima tries to avoid it but Pinales manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shima to the ground. Shima escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shima doesn't manage to clinch there - Pinales circles away. #T4#
Shima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pinales moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pinales drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shima defends it well.
Shima misses with a two punch combination.
Shima is looking to clinch but Pinales is avoiding it.
Shima tries to clinch but Pinales moves out of range.
Pinales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Javier Pinales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shima misses with a hook. Pinales ducked under it nicely.
Pinales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Shima as Pinales shoots in.
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinales has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Shima clinches up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shima has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuo Shima!
A victorious Tetsuo Shima thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld live 26
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Usman throws a lazy right hand but Pinales sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinales slips a jab and a cross from Usman.
A big right from Usman misses.
Pinales moves out of range as Usman throws a body kick.
Usman throws a sloppy head kick and Pinales moves out of range easily.
Pinales drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Usman defends it well.
Usman throws an overhand right that lands on Pinales's shoulder, as Pinales tries to avoid the shot.
Pinales feints the counter takedown.
Usman misses with a head kick.
Pinales has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pinales takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pinales shoots for a takedown but Usman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinales drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Usman defends it well.
Pinales shoots in for a double leg but Usman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Usman throws a head kick but Pinales moves out of range.
Usman lands a glancing blow to the side of Pinales's head.
Usman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pinales's head.#T1#
Usman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pinales slips a straight right by Usman.
Usman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Usman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Usman throws a head kick but Pinales moves out of range.
Pinales feints the counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pinales.
RaeRae Usman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Pinales takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pinales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Usman throws a nice head kick!
Usman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Pinales tries to counter it with a takedown but Usman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pinales takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Usman misses with the combination.
Pinales tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Usman stuffs the takedown attempt from Pinales. Pinales gets slowly back to his feet.
Pinales ducks under a wild hook from Usman.
Usman lands with a kick to the temple. Pinales shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Usman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Usman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usman throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
so Pinales counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pinales pushes down on Usman's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Pinales is working for a submission of some sort.
Pinales prevents Usman from standing back up. #T3##SUB2#
Usman is defending against the submission attempts here by Pinales.
Pinales stops Usman from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Pinales seems to be working for a kimura but Usman defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Pinales is working for a kimura but Usman is defending it quite comfortably. #ES#
Usman kicks Pinales off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Usman.
Pinales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Pinales tries to counter it with a takedown but Usman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Usman throws a body punch but Pinales moves out of range.
RaeRae Usman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Usman throws a head kick but Pinales moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Usman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Usman.
RaeRae Usman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Pinales shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pinales showed some decent athleticism there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Pinales seems to be working for a kimura but Usman defends the submission attempt.
Pinales looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Pinales is looking for a kimura but Usman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pinales to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Pinales is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Usman is just riding it out for now. Pinales eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Pinales is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

RaeRae Usman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Usman throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Pinales counters with a takedown into side control.
Usman pushes Pinales away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pinales gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Pinales is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Usman looks calm but he's in trouble here. Pinales gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Usman is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Pinales lets go of the hold and Usman can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
RaeRae Usman spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.

Event: Nfld FN 36
Date: Mar 02, 2023

#R1#
Pinales shoots in but no luck this time.
Rossiter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Pinales darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rossiter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Pinales wants to work for an arm triangle but Rossiter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pinales tries to pass to full mount but Rossiter defends it.
Rossiter works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Rossiter looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pinales is defending well. Rossiter quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pinales has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rossiter celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kai Rossiter!
A victorious Kai Rossiter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2023

#R1#
Pinales avoids the body shot from Belmond.
Itziar Belmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinales on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Belmond missing with a left hand there. Pinales was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinales tries to counter with a takedown but Belmond is quick to defend against it.
Belmond throws a body punch but Pinales moves out of range. #TD#
Pinales is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Belmond's half guard.
Belmond is trying to maintain the position but Pinales is very close to passing his half guard.
Belmond is looking for a sweep. Pinales is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belmond has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Pinales seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Pinales seems to be working for a kimura but Belmond defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB#
Pinales is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Pinales is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Pinales is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Belmond defends it well. #SUB#
Pinales is looking for a kimura but Belmond is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pinales to get the leverage. #SUB#
Pinales is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Pinales is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Belmond is just riding it out for now. Pinales eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Belmond moves into full guard.
Belmond is controlling Pinales's posture.
Belmond looking for a sweep. Not yet Belmond, not yet. #SUB#
Pinales has gone for a leg lock! Belmond slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pinales's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Pinales looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Belmond has picked Pinales up and slammed him! Pinales can't keep hold of the triangle and Belmond manages to pass to side control!
Belmond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinales keeps working. #T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Belmond is continuing to stall.
Belmond has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Pinales slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Belmond moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Pinales.
Belmond is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pinales will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Belmond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinales keeps working.
Pinales is trying to improve his position.
We've been informed that Belmond has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Belmond is looking to take a break and control but Pinales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pinales is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Pinales's face as Belmond controls the position.
Pinales is looking for a sweep.
Belmond controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinales is trying to improve his position.
Pinales is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Belmond misses with a body kick.
Belmond gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Pinales counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Belmond wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Belmond is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Pinales drops back, looking for a kneebar! Belmond looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Belmond looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Belmond! #REVB#
Belmond is looking to take a break and control but Pinales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond controlling the position from side mount.
Pinales tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Pinales tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Belmond presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Pinales is working to get back to half guard.
Itziar Belmond has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belmond trying to control but Pinales is having none of it.
Belmond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Belmond takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pinales is desperately trying to improve his position but Belmond has a good base and remains in mount.
Belmond trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Belmond looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pinales is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Belmond wants to control the pace but Pinales is squirming around nicely.
Pinales is trying to escape the mount.
Belmond content just to control the position here.
Pinales is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Belmond thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Pinales is looking to improve his position but Belmond isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinales slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pinales has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Belmond escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Belmond!
Pinales tries to bench press Belmond off him but Belmond keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Belmond throws a hook but Pinales avoids it easily.
Belmond scores with a body shot.
Belmond stuffs the takedown attempt from Pinales. Pinales gets slowly back to his feet.
Crunch! Belmond slams his shin into Pinales's torso.
Belmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinales seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Belmond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pinales drops down looking for a counter takedown but Belmond sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Belmond throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Pinales counters with a nice double leg into side control. Belmond won't be happy with that. #T1##SUB#
Pinales tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pinales has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Belmond tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Pinales tries for a kimura but Belmond is defending well. #SUB#
Pinales goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Belmond rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pinales's guard! Nice work there by Belmond!
Belmond content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Pinales is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belmond defends well.
Belmond postures up in Pinales's guard and throws a big left but Pinales blocks it. #T2#
Belmond 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. #SUB#
Pinales has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Belmond should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Pinales has tightened it up now! Belmond should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Diaz misses.
Pinales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Pinales avoids them all with ease.
Pinales is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Pinales does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Pinales drives through with a takedown into Diaz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Pinales postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diaz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pinales, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pinales is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diaz passes into half guard. #T1##SU#
Diaz decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pinales's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pinales's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dick Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz throws a jab when Pinales was well out of range.
Pinales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz throws a hook but Pinales avoids it easily.
Diaz cracks Pinales with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pinales fails with the takedown
and Pinales takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Pinales steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Pinales drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pinales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Pinales avoids them all with ease.
Pinales feints the counter takedown.
Diaz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinales.
And Pinales tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pinales slips under a jab.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Pinales tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Pinales feints the counter takedown.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Pinales's head but Pinales sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Diaz misses with a hook #TD2#
and Pinales counters with a single leg into guard. Diaz didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Pinales drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pinales jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Diaz 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##SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Diaz moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Pinales.
Pinales is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Diaz decides to stand back up.
Dick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Pinales dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
And Pinales tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinales has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pinales.
Dick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinales sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Diaz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pinales. Pinales circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz throws a hook but Pinales avoids it easily.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pinales feints the counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pinales or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinales moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Pinales with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Diaz's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts ðŸ† that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice defenses there by Pinales.#T1#
Diaz throws a right and a left that Pinales avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinales can do to turn this around?
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Pinales slips the punch.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Pinales slips the punch.
Dick Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Pinales shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diaz's guard.
Pinales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pinales pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Pinales is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Pinales eventually gives up the hold.
Diaz wants to control but Pinales is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Diaz desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz won't allow Pinales to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Pinales wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Pinales is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Pinales eventually gives up the hold.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#ES#
Diaz pushes Pinales off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pinales or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad. #T3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pinales.

Diaz sneaks out the side door and pushes Pinales away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Diaz misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Pinales counters with a single leg into guard. Diaz didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Pinales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Pinales drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Pinales off! Pinales jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Diaz is pulling down on Pinales's head to control his posture. #T4##SUB2#
Pinales is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diaz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diaz has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Pinales isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diaz stacks Pinales on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Diaz!#SU#
Diaz decides to stand back up. Diaz steps back and let's Pinales get back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Diaz.
Pinales avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinales feints the counter takedown.
Pinales closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Diaz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Diaz swings for the body but Pinales moves out of range.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Pinales feints the counter takedown.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Pinales's body. Pinales takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Pinales tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Pinales drives through with a takedown into Diaz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Diaz kicks Pinales off and gets to his feet.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Pinales with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinales fails to land the takedown.#T1#
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Pinales is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diaz misses with a hook. Pinales ducked under it nicely.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Pinales slips the punch.
And Pinales tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pinales closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
Dick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Pinales uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinales drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Diaz connects with a single shot there.
Diaz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Pinales feints the counter takedown.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dick Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Pinales showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinales ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz throws a jab when Pinales was well out of range.
Pinales feints the counter takedown.
Pinales is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pinales tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pinales.#T3#
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Pinales counters with a shoot takedown. Diaz fights it but they end up in guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Diaz manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Pinales goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
Pinales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Pinales counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pinales.

Diaz uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Pinales moved out of range nicely.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinales was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Pinales tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Pinales bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Javier Pinales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Pinales with that takedown attempt.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Pinales, before circling back to the center of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diaz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
Sabatory is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pinales sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sabatory enables Pinales to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sabatory manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sabatory has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Los Angeles. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Pinales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pinales tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabatory is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Sabatory pushes a forearm under Pinales's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pinales is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lou Sabatory!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2023

#R1#
Lawrence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawrence lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawrence.
Pinales appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pinales tries for a takedown but Lawrence sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pinales tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lawrence sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pinales somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pinales is fending him off so far but Lawrence persists. Nope, Pinales circles away and we're back to standing.
Pinales half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lawrence cracks Pinales with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Pinales avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pinales shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawrence tries to sprawl out of it but Pinales keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawrence manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Pinales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinales stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pinales wants it to stay on the feet.
Lawrence shoots in but no luck this time.
Pinales has been working on his balance at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Lawrence.#TD2#
Lawrence drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Lawrence is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2##SUB#
Pinales had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lawrence defends it easily.#SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Pinales had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lawrence defends it easily.#SUB#
Pinales is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Pinales escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawrence gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Lawrence seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lawrence works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Lawrence is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pinales sees it coming and defends easily.
Pinales is staying active underneath Lawrence, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lawrence controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a kimura but Pinales is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lawrence to get the leverage.
Lawrence content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lawrence working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lawrence looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Lawrence seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.
Lawrence with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lawrence is pressing down on Pinales's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pinales is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Lawrence seems to be working for a kimura but Pinales defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a kimura but Pinales is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lawrence to get the leverage.
Lawrence trying to control from half guard but Pinales is working away. #SUB#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malachi Lawrence 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#
Pinales fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Lawrence looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Pinales working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawrence doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lawrence manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Pinales is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lawrence forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lawrence seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lawrence pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Lawrence tries to pass to full mount but Pinales defends it.
Lawrence sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pinales doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lawrence. #SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lawrence pulls his head out easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lawrence passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lawrence trying to control but Pinales is having none of it. #SUB2#
Lawrence is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pinales to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pinales shrugs it off.
Lawrence looking to control but Pinales is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Lawrence looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lawrence sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lawrence trying to control but Pinales is having none of it. #T3#
Pinales manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.
Lawrence trying to mount his opponent but Pinales defends it.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lawrence pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lawrence seems to be working for a kimura but Pinales defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Lawrence seems to be working for a kimura but Pinales defends the submission attempt.
Lawrence wants to control but Pinales is keeping him busy.
Lawrence controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Lawrence is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pinales is just riding it out for now. Lawrence eventually gives up the hold. #T4##SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lawrence is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pinales has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pinales is looking to improve his position.
Lawrence stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lawrence looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malachi Lawrence 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pinales.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lawrence! But no joy.
Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Pinales counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pinales looking to pass the guard.
Lawrence pulls Pinales in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawrence swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawrence controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawrence is keeping the position for now.
Lawrence controlling Pinales's posture. #SUB#
Pinales is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lawrence is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lawrence has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1##SUB#
Pinales had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lawrence defends it easily.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pinales has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinales manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lawrence gets full guard.
Lawrence looking for a sweep. Not yet Lawrence, not yet. #SUB#
Pinales drops back looking for a leg! Lawrence is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawrence manages to kick Pinales off! Pinales jumps back into Lawrence's guard.
Pinales has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pinales stopping the sweep attempt from Lawrence.#T2#
Pinales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawrence is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Pinales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lawrence managing to control the position.
Malachi Lawrence is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lawrence tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lawrence wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pinales preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB#
Pinales drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pinales jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Pinales drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lawrence manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pinales has Lawrence in his guard.#REVB#
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lawrence avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Malachi Lawrence has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lawrence controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Pinales keeps moving. #SUB#
Pinales working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawrence doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lawrence manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Pinales is looking for a triangle but Lawrence pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Lawrence controlling from the top position.
Lawrence is continuing to stall.
Javier Pinales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Pinales is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Lawrence avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pinales looking for a guillotine here but Lawrence defends easily.
Lawrence sitting in guard here, content to control.

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 Javier Pinales.
Well Lawrence has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malachi Lawrence!

Event: Stepping Stone 22
Date: Aug 21, 2022

184 cm
50 yrs
201 lbs

184 cm
38 yrs
184 lbs

Cortez

Pinales

Event: Stepping Stone 19
Date: Aug 14, 2022

180 cm
23 yrs
179 lbs

184 cm
38 yrs
184 lbs

Mamontov

Pinales

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Slon Mamontov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Javier Pinales!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Pinales feints and as Mamontov raises his hands in defense, Pinales changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mamontov (0) vs (2) Pinales
Mamontov has his hands on Pinales's head, controlling the position.
Mamontov is trying to keep Pinales in close.
Mamontov keeping full guard, as Pinales tries to pass. #SUB2#
Pinales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mamontov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pinales tries to free his leg and advance position but Mamontov is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Pinales drops back looking for a leg! Mamontov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mamontov manages to kick Pinales off! Pinales jumps back into Mamontov's guard.
Mamontov keeping full guard, as Pinales tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mamontov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pinales is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pinales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mamontov has his hands on Pinales's head, controlling the position. #T1##SUB2#
Pinales drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mamontov dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (2) vs (2) Pinales
Pinales keeping full guard, as Mamontov tries to pass. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mamontov passes into half guard. #SUB#
Mamontov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pinales defends it well. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
Mamontov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamontov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pinales for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Mamontov passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (5) vs (2) Pinales
Mamontov controlling the position.
Pinales is looking to reverse the position.
Pinales keeps trying to improve his position.
Mamontov trying to control the action but Pinales is working from the bottom.
Pinales manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mamontov pulls his head out easily.
Pinales won't allow Mamontov to pass to mount. #T3##SUB#
Mamontov is working for a submission of some sort.
Mamontov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (8) vs (2) Pinales
Pinales tries to reverse the position but Mamontov maintains control.
Pinales is trying to escape the mount but Mamontov keeps good control and instead manages to take Pinales's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mamontov (11) vs (2) Pinales
Mamontov keeps control of the position as Pinales tries to break free. #SUB#
Mamontov is looking for the choke from the back position but Pinales is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Pinales defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pinales can't escape the position. #T4#
Pinales looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mamontov.
You can see the frustration on Pinales's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Mamontov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pinales is trying to break free. #SUB#
Mamontov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pinales is defending well though. Mamontov let's go of the attempt for now.
Pinales is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Mamontov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pinales defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pinales rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Mamontov passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (14) vs (2) Pinales
Pinales is trying to improve his position.
Mamontov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinales keeps working.
Pinales is trying to improve his position.
Mamontov trying to control the action but Pinales is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mamontov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pinales has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pinales is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.#T6#
Pinales is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Mamontov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mamontov taking a breather here. #SUB#
Mamontov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mamontov trying to control the position but Pinales is working away. #T7#
Pinales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pinales is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mamontov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mamontov trying to control the action but Pinales is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mamontov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pinales won't allow Mamontov to pass to mount. #T8#
Mamontov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pinales does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamontov controlling the action here.#SUB#
Pinales is defending against the submission attempts here by Mamontov.
Mamontov trying to control from half guard but Pinales is working away. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mamontov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pinales defends it well. #SUB#
Mamontov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T9##SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mamontov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mamontov seems to be looking for submissions.
Pinales tries to roll over but Mamontov keeps him under control.
Mamontov not doing much here. #SUB2#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mamontov wants to free his trapped foot but Pinales is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T10#
Mamontov moves into full mount! Pinales won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (17) vs (2) Pinales
Mamontov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pinales is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pinales is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pinales is still trying to improve position.
Mamontov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pinales is looking to escape.
Mamontov is really struggling to control Pinales but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T11#
Pinales stops Mamontov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pinales slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mamontov is keen to just control but Pinales is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mamontov pulls his head out easily.
Mamontov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pinales knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mamontov wants to take a breather but Pinales is having none of it.
Mamontov trying to control the pace.
Mamontov is looking to advance position but Pinales won't allow it. #T12#
Pinales manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Mamontov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pinales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mamontov has managed to get both his arms back between Pinales's legs - danger averted.
Mamontov trying to control but Pinales is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pinales had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mamontov defends it easily.
Mamontov wants to control from the top but Pinales keeps moving.
Mamontov pushes down on Pinales's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Mamontov wants to free his trapped foot but Pinales is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mamontov is looking to take a break and control but Pinales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamontov uses his free foot to push down on Pinales's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pinales.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (20) vs (2) Pinales
Mamontov tries to control but Pinales wriggling away.
Pinales is working to get back to half guard.
Mamontov content just to control the position here.
Mamontov takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Mamontov (23) vs (2) Pinales#T14#
Pinales turns into Mamontov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (23) vs (4) Pinales
Mamontov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinales is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Pinales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Pinales got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamontov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pinales has managed to get both his arms back between Mamontov's legs - danger averted.
Pinales sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mamontov's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamontov is looking to control Pinales's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mamontov avoid being mounted?

And that's the end of the fight!
Mamontov takes the fight on points by 23 to 4.

Event: Stepping Stone 15
Date: Aug 07, 2022

184 cm
37 yrs
184 lbs

183 cm
40 yrs
175 lbs

Pinales

Mason

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Javier Pinales! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mason drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pinales (0) vs (4) Mason#SUB2#
Mason tries for a kimura but Pinales is defending well.
Pinales sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Mason is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Mason is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pinales doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mason. #SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.
Mason wants to control but Pinales is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Mason in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pinales tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bea Mason!
Bea Mason gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Stepping Stone 13
Date: Jul 31, 2022

188 cm
19 yrs
200 lbs

184 cm
37 yrs
184 lbs

Matariki

Pinales

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mapuche Matariki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Javier Pinales!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Pinales. No joy for Matariki on that attempt.
Pinales feints the counter takedown.
Matariki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pinales is fending him off so far but Matariki persists. Nope, Pinales circles away and we're back to standing.
Matariki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Pinales counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pinales.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matariki (0) vs (2) Pinales
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mapuche Matariki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#SUB2#
Pinales drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Matariki dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (2) vs (2) Pinales#SUB2#
Pinales looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Matariki has picked Pinales up and slammed him! Pinales can't keep hold of the triangle and Matariki manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (5) vs (2) Pinales
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinales is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinales trying to remain calm as Matariki controls from the top position.
Pinales is looking to reverse the position.
Pinales is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Matariki controlling the position from side mount.
Pinales is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Matariki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.
Matariki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (8) vs (2) Pinales
Pinales wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Pinales is desperately trying to improve his position but Matariki has a good base and remains in mount.
Matariki wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T2#
Matariki 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.
Pinales is trying to escape the mount.
Pinales is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Matariki wants to take his opponent's back but Pinales doesn't allow it.
Pinales is trying to escape the mount.
Matariki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Pinales is looking to improve his position but Matariki isn't that keen on the idea.
Pinales tries to improve his position but instead Matariki has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Matariki (11) vs (2) Pinales
A bit of a pause in the action here. Matariki controlling the positon.
Pinales is in bad spot here. #T4#
Pinales is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Matariki.
Pinales tries to escape the position.
Pinales keeps trying to improve his position.
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.
Matariki has the hooks in. Pinales is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5#
Pinales manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matariki's guard. Nice work there by Pinales.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (11) vs (4) Pinales
Matariki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pinales's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (13) vs (4) Pinales#SUB2#
Pinales escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matariki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Pinales working for a triangle but Matariki defends it easily. #SUB2#
Pinales isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Matariki stacks Pinales on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Matariki!
Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (16) vs (4) Pinales
Pinales manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (16) vs (6) Pinales#T6##SUB2#
Pinales is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matariki sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matariki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pinales's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pinales's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Matariki (20) vs (6) Pinales
Matariki is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pinales turns into Matariki and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (20) vs (8) Pinales#T7#
Matariki is pulling down on Pinales's head. It's preventing any offense from Pinales, at least for the moment.
Matariki keeping full guard, as Pinales tries to pass.
Pinales postures up.
Matariki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Pinales drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Matariki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pinales has Matariki in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (22) vs (8) Pinales#T8#
Matariki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Matariki passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matariki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Pinales is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Matariki jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (25) vs (8) Pinales
Pinales tries to improve position but can't.
Matariki controls the position.
Pinales is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Matariki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matariki pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.
Matariki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.#T10#
Matariki prevents Pinales from improving his position.
Matariki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matariki pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for a kimura from the bottom but Matariki passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (28) vs (8) Pinales
Pinales looks winded!
Pinales seems a little lost for a moment, as Matariki dominates the positioning.
Pinales tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matariki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pinales is trying to work for a sweep but Matariki has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Matariki (30) vs (8) Pinales
Pinales is trying desperately to improve position.
Matariki content just to control the position here. #T11#
Pinales keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pinales gets back to half guard.
Matariki wants to pass to mount but Pinales is defending the position. #SUB2#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
Matariki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matariki pulls his head out easily.
Matariki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T12#
Matariki moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (33) vs (8) Pinales
Pinales is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Matariki tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pinales is trying to work for a sweep but Matariki has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Matariki (35) vs (8) Pinales
Pinales gets back to half guard.
Matariki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matariki pulls his head out easily.
Matariki slows the pace down in half guard. #T13##SUB2#
Matariki moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Pinales.
Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (38) vs (8) Pinales
Pinales is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Matariki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Matariki controlling the action here.#T14#
Pinales is looking to get back to full guard here but Matariki has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (41) vs (8) Pinales
Matariki is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pinales will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Pinales is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Matariki is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Matariki (43) vs (8) Pinales
Pinales is looking to improve his position but Matariki isn't that keen on the idea.
Matariki content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinales is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki takes the fight on points by 43 to 8.
Mapuche Matariki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Stepping Stone 10
Date: Jul 24, 2022

184 cm
37 yrs
184 lbs

188 cm
20 yrs
207 lbs

Pinales

Imaeda

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Javier Pinales! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ryoko Imaeda!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Pinales closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pinales (4) vs (0) Imaeda#SUB#
Pinales tries for a kimura but Imaeda is defending well.
Imaeda regains half guard.#SUB2#
Imaeda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Pinales is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Imaeda is just riding it out for now. Pinales eventually gives up the hold.
Imaeda is looking for a sweep. Pinales is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Pinales is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Pinales is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Imaeda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pinales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imaeda tries to roll over but Pinales keeps him under control.#T1#
Imaeda trying to hold on to Pinales's head to control him but Pinales postures up.
Imaeda tries to roll over but Pinales keeps him under control.#SUB#
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura but Imaeda is defending well. #SUB#
Imaeda is defending against the submission attempts here by Pinales. #SUB#
Pinales maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Imaeda could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Pinales has cracked it and Imaeda is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Pinales!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Javier Pinales!
A determined Javier Pinales didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Stepping Stone 6
Date: Jul 10, 2022

201 cm
21 yrs
275 lbs

184 cm
37 yrs
184 lbs

Hall

Pinales

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Javier Pinales!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hall fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pinales sprawls well initially but Hall persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Pinales
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Pinales is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Pinales is defending well.
Pinales is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hall works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Pinales
Pinales is desperately trying to improve his position but Hall has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pinales is desperately trying to improve his position but Hall has a good base and remains in mount.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Pinales tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pinales is trying to escape the mount.
Pinales manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pinales for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (8) vs (0) Pinales
Pinales manages to get back to half guard.
Hall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Pinales is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hall is controlling the pace.
Hall moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (11) vs (0) Pinales#T3#
Pinales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall just content to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.#T4#
Pinales tries to improve position but can't.
Hall takes a little break here. Pinales wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pinales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Pinales is trying to improve his position.
Hall in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pinales tries to buck Hall off but Hall is having none of it.#T5#
Hall staying calm.
Hall continues to hold on tight.
Hall continues to stall.
Pinales is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Hall stalls from top position.#T6#
Pinales is trying to get back to half guard.
Pinales is still trying to improve position.
Hall is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pinales's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pinales is trying to improve his position.
Hall is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pinales's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pinales sneaks back into half guard.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Hall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (14) vs (0) Pinales
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hall's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Hall.
Pinales gets back to half guard.
Hall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8##SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall is taking a breather. Pinales 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.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hall is stinking the place up with his stalling.#SUB2#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily. #T9##SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily.
Hall is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pinales!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (17) vs (0) Pinales#T10#
Hall controlling his opponent.
Pinales is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pinales has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Hall (20) vs (0) Pinales
Hall is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pinales tries to escape the position.
Hall controlling the position well here. Pinales rolled but Hall kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T11#
Hall is hanging on to Pinales's back as he tries to escape.
Hall really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pinales.
More hug and hope from Hall.
Pinales is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hall controls the action.#T12#
Pinales manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hall's guard. Nice work there by Pinales.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (20) vs (2) Pinales
Hall is adopting a defensive guard.
Pinales preventing the sweep.
Hall pulls Pinales in close to prevent any damage.
Pinales stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Hall has Pinales pulled in close to control his posture. #T13#
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pinales manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (22) vs (2) Pinales
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Pinales is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Pinales working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hall content to stall in guard here. #T14##SUB2#
Hall is posturing up here but Pinales has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hall tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hall has to tap! Slick submission there by Pinales!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Javier Pinales!
A pretty intense looking Javier Pinales took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: Stepping Stone 3
Date: Jul 04, 2022

183 cm
27 yrs
180 lbs

184 cm
37 yrs
184 lbs

Smyth

Pinales

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Javier Pinales!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Smyth shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pinales's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (0) Pinales#SUB2#
Smyth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pinales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smyth has managed to get both his arms back between Pinales's legs - danger averted.
Smyth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Pinales is looking for a triangle but Smyth pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Pinales is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smyth is aware though and is defending well.
Smyth wants to pass the guard but Pinales is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Pinales is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Smyth has his hands clasped together but Pinales extends and breaks Smyth's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Pinales.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Javier Pinales!
A pretty intense looking Javier Pinales took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 150
Date: Jun 01, 2022

#R1#
Mills tries to bum rush Pinales with a series of wild strikes but Pinales uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mills takes a swing at Pinales's ribcage but misses.
Mills looks to land a right hand but Pinales moved out of range.
Pinales half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mills misses with a series of wild punches.
Pinales appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Mills throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinales feinted with a counter takedown.
Mills thows a leg kick but Pinales checks it #TD#
and Pinales counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Mills makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Mills. Those never looked like landing.
Mills looks to land a right hand but Pinales moved out of range.
Pinales slips under a jab from Mills.
Mills takes a swing at Pinales's ribcage but misses.
Mills throws a big shot that misses.
Pinales feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Pinales shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pinales showed some decent athleticism there. #T1##SUB#
Pinales seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura but Mills is defending well.
Mills flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Pinales looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mills makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mills.#SUB#
Pinales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Pinales drops back looking for a leg! Mills is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mills manages to kick Pinales off! Pinales jumps back into Mills's guard. #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.#SUB#
Pinales drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pinales jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mills is trying to control the position but Pinales postures up. #SUB#
Pinales is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mills is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mills has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mills seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mills is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Pinales has his foot on Mills's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mills works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Pinales is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mills tries to free his leg and advance position but Pinales is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Pinales is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mills trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mills sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mills told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Mills is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Pinales is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mills defends well.
Mills seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4##SUB#
Pinales is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mills is aware though and is defending well.
Pinales keeping moving, preventing Mills from controlling successfully.
Mills must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Pinales looking for a guillotine here but Mills defends easily. #SUB#
Pinales escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mills gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mills looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Mills stands and steps away. Pinales gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Mills dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pinales avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mills has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinales gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mills throws a leg kick but Pinales moved away.
Pinales attempts a counter takedown but Mills avoids it well and moves away.
Mills pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pinales back to the cage. Mills follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Javier Pinales has been cut.
Mills throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mills throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Pinales counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Pinales drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pinales jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pinales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mills swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Mills is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pinales tries to free his leg and advance position but Mills is retaining full guard.
Pinales slips nicely into half guard.
Mills keeping hold of Pinales's head, controlling as best he can. #T1##SUB#
Pinales is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Pinales is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mills sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Pinales is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mills wants to control but Pinales is keeping busy. #SUB#
Pinales is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mills has his hands clasped together around Pinales's back. He's all about the action.#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.
Mills moves into full guard.
Mills 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.
Pinales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mills is trying to control the position but Pinales postures up. #SUB#
Pinales drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pinales jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Pinales drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pinales jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mills has control of Pinales's left arm, preventing Pinales from doing any damage.
Mills wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Pinales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mills looking for a sweep. Not yet Mills, not yet. #T3##SUB#
Pinales drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mills dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Pinales throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mills uses it to pass to side control. #SU2#
Mills decides to stand back up. Mills steps back and let's Pinales get back to his feet.
Mills throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Pinales counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mills!

Mills throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mills misses with a double jab #TD#
and Pinales counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Pinales is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mills has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Mills tries to roll over but Pinales keeps him under control.
Mills is looking to escape.
Mills gets back to full guard.
Mills is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Mills has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Pinales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mills pulls Pinales in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edward Mills will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Javier Pinales's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mills tries to clinch up.
Pinales attempts a counter takedown but Mills avoids it well and moves away.
Mills throws a head kick that misses.
Pinales swats away the attempt to clinch by Mills.
Mills ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinales moves away.#TD#
Pinales scores with a takedown into Mills's guard.#SUB#
Pinales drops back looking for a leg! Mills is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mills manages to kick Pinales off! Pinales jumps back into Mills's guard. #SUB#
Pinales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pinales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Mills controls Pinales momentarily but Pinales frees himself.
Pinales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mills is keeping the position for now.
Pinales stands and throws Mills's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Pinales wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mills, who protects the arm well.
Mills has one of Pinales's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB#
Pinales goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mills has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pinales but great work by Mills.#T2#
Pinales gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mills looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mills pulls his head out easily.
Mills thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pinales's head.
Mills takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pinales is not content to let Mills control the position.
Mills is taking a breather. Pinales 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.
Mills wants to stand but Pinales has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Pinales wants to improve his position but Mills is controlling well.
Mills controlling the action here. #SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mills pulls his head out easily. #SU2#
Mills gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Pinales fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mills stalks Pinales and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pinales's face. Pinales staggers backwards, shaken.#T4#
Mills tries to clinch but Pinales is having none of it.
Pinales has been working on his balance at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mills.
Pinales shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mills but Mills pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pinales closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mills circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Pinales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Mills misses.
Pinales tries to counter with a takedown but Mills is quick to defend against it.
Javier Pinales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mills takes a swing at Pinales's ribcage but misses.
Pinales attempts a counter takedown but Mills avoids it well and moves away.
Edward Mills is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mills darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mills scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinales moves out of range of the strikes.
Pinales appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mills waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinales.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Mills comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mills 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Mills!
Post fight, Edward Mills took to the microphone: 'ITS PICKLE ITS PICKLE TIME! YOU know what time it is? Pickle Time!'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 141
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Hamada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hamada lands with a nice body punch.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamada swings for the body but Pinales moves out of range.
Hamada lands with an uppercut that bounces Pinales off the cage and back into range.
Pinales changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hamada tries to avoid it but Pinales manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hamada to the ground. Hamada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hamada throws a one two combo.
Hamada moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pinales slips a straight right by Hamada.
Pinales takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hamada misses with an uppercut. Pinales saw that one coming.
Pinales has been working on his balance at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hamada.
Pinales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hamada pinned against the cage. Hamada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd cheers as Hamada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pinales doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Hamada uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pinales has time to react.
Pinales takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hamada lands with a straight right. Pinales didn't see that one coming.
Pinales slips under a jab from Hamada.
Hamada throws a leg kick #TD#
and Pinales counters with a single leg into guard. Hamada didn't expect that. #SUB#
Pinales drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hamada looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hamada looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hamada! #REVB#
Hamada working the head with strikes.
Pinales is trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Hamada stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hamada loads up on a big right hand but Pinales slips the punch.
Pinales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamada. #T2#
Pinales ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hamada is looking to score with low kicks.
Pinales takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pinales tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hamada swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Pinales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamada looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinales is just out of range.
Pinales slips under a jab from Hamada.
Hamada has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hamada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Hamada closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pinales's guard.
Hamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamada passes into half guard.
Hamada takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hamada pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hamada sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pinales wants to improve his position but Hamada is controlling well.
Pinales keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hamada trying to control from half guard but Pinales is working away.
Hamada wants to stand up but Pinales has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
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.
Well, if Hamada is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hamada tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Pinales wants to improve his position but Hamada is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hamada connects with a nice short shot to Pinales's temple. #SUB#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hamada is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Hamada dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
The fighters circling - Hamada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinales drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hamada sprawls and moves away.
Hamada lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hamada misses with a low kick.
Hamada throws a jab when Pinales was well out of range.
Pinales drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hamada sprawls and moves away.
Hamada looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinales is just out of range.
Pinales avoids the body shot from Hamada.
Hamada swings for the body but Pinales moves out of range.
Pinales attempts a counter takedown but Hamada avoids it well and moves away.
Pinales on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pinales on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hamada. Hamada obviously looking to wear him down.
Pinales steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pinales circles away quickly and effectively.
Ryo Hamada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hamada misses with the body kick#TD#
and Pinales counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Hamada manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Hamada tries to score with a low kick but Pinales moves his leg out of the way.
Pinales tries to counter with a takedown but Hamada is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Hamada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pinales's hands.
Hamada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinales.
A big right from Hamada misses.
Pinales takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pinales has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pinales there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pinales moves out of range as Hamada strikes.
Pinales attempts a counter takedown but Hamada avoids it well and moves away.
Hamada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pinales shoots for a takedown but Hamada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pinales blocks a head kick by Hamada.
Hamada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hamada throws a hook but Pinales blocks it.
Pinales appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pinales slips a straight right by Hamada.
Hamada goes for a double leg but Pinales avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pinales continues to drive forward.#T2#
Hamada throws a hook but Pinales blocks it.
Pinales feinted with a counter takedown.
Hamada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pinales stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Hamada misses.
Hamada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pinales blocks a head kick by Hamada.
Hamada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pinales doesn't seem bothered though.
Pinales defending well as Hamada loads up on a big left hand.
Pinales tries to counter with a takedown but Hamada is quick to defend against it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hamada. That's going to slow Pinales down.
Pinales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hamada.
Hamada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pinales attempts a counter takedown but Hamada avoids it well and moves away.
Hamada throws a lazy right hand but Pinales sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hamada thuds his right hand into Pinales's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Pinales closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hamada's guard.#T3#
Pinales looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Hamada is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pinales presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hamada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hamada is trying to force a seperation but Pinales has the dominant position.
Pinales has Hamada pressed against the cage, preventing Hamada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hamada has had enough of the clinch but Pinales keeps him there for the moment.
Pinales is working for takedown but Hamada is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hamada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pinales is trying to drag Hamada to the mat but Hamada just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Pinales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamada swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinales uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4##BC2#
Hamada manages to break the clinch.
Pinales changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hamada tries to avoid it but Pinales manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hamada to the ground. Hamada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hamada lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hamada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hamada misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pinales takes one to the chin there.
Pinales takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pinales closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hamada circles away.
Hamada throws out a counter right but Pinales avoids it with no problem.
Pinales moves out of range of the body kick from Hamada.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hamada takes a swing at Pinales's ribcage but misses.
Hamada throws the left hand but Pinales avoids the punch easily.
Pinales appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Hamada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hamada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Hamada 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A nice combination there by Hamada.
Hamada throws the left hand but Pinales avoids the punch easily.
Hamada throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Pinales counters with a single leg into guard. Hamada didn't expect that.
Pinales preventing the sweep.
Hamada wants to stand up but Pinales is controlling him.
Hamada is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Pinales has gone for a leg lock! Hamada slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pinales's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hamada wants to control from the top but Pinales keeps moving.
Ryo Hamada has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hamada wants to stand but Pinales is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##SUB#
Pinales is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hamada defends well.#SUB#
Pinales is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hamada is aware though and is defending well.
Pinales can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hamada controls the pace.
Hamada trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pinales's guard.#SU2#
Hamada stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pinales uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hamada.#TD2#
Hamada shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hamada was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU2#
Hamada decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pinales to his feet.
Hamada throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2##TD#
Pinales looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pinales pushing down on Hamada's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Pinales is looking for a kimura here. #ES2#
Hamada kicks off Pinales and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamada digs a good hook to Pinales's body.
A jab from Hamada misses.
Hamada thows a body kick. Pinales tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A jab from Hamada misses.
Pinales half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hamada works Pinales's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Hamada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinales sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pinales attempts a counter takedown but Hamada avoids it well and moves away.
Hamada throws the left hand but Pinales avoids the punch easily.
Hamada lands a nice shot that snaps Pinales's head back.
Hamada with a nice cross.
Hamada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Hamada.
Pinales tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hamada defends well and Pinales ends up having to push Hamada into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Hamada breaks the clinch.
Hamada throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinales.
Pinales avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
Hamada drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Hamada wants to stand but Pinales has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pinales avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Pinales throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pinales has a closed guard, preventing Hamada from standing up.
Javier Pinales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryo Hamada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Hamada stands up from Pinales's guard - Hamada perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hamada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pinales.
Pinales avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Hamada. That snapped Pinales's head back.
Hamada throws a hook to the side of Pinales's head but Pinales sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hamada throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Hamada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hamada has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Hamada!
After the fight, Ryo Hamada was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: C76: Liu vs. Barbosa
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Pinales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Pinales's shoulder, as Pinales tries to avoid the shot.
Pinales with the counter takedown but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Pinales counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Pinales seems to be working for a kimura but Lancaster defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Pinales is looking for a kimura but Lancaster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pinales to get the leverage.
Lancaster is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tōshi that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Pinales is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #ES#
Lancaster manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Pinales counters with a single leg into guard. Lancaster didn't expect that.

Lancaster has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pinales off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Lancaster connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#It looks like Javier Pinales has been cut.
Pinales misses with a takedown attempt - Lancaster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lancaster is looking to counter punch.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Pinales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinales is just out of range.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Henry Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinales tries for a takedown but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Pinales with a poor takedown
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Henry Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
A combination from Lancaster does no damage.
Pinales shoots in looking for a takedown. Lancaster tries to sprawl out of it but Pinales keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lancaster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pinales is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Pinales with the counter takedown but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Pinales takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab by Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pinales feints the counter takedown.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Pinales moves away and avoids it.
Pinales shoots in looking for a takedown. Lancaster tries to sprawl out of it but Pinales keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lancaster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Pinales manages to avoid it.
Lancaster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pinales's hands.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Lancaster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pinales doesn't seem phased though.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Pinales avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Pinales is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pinales has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pinales tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lancaster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pinales somewhat.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Pinales's shoulder, as Pinales tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Lancaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Javier Pinales's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Pinales is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pinales drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lancaster defends it well.
Pinales fails with a takedown attempt.
Pinales shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lancaster as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Pinales counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Lancaster makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Pinales ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster sizes up Pinales with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pinales has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pinales there as he acknowledges the shot.
Henry Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Pinales's head but Pinales sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinales with the counter takedown but Lancaster avoids it easily.#T2#
Pinales misses with a takedown
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand.
Henry Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Pinales shoots in for a double leg but Lancaster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster lands with a cross. #CUT#That has opened up Javier Pinales's cut even more.
Pinales moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Pinales drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lancaster defends it well.
Pinales has a takedown stuffed.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Pinales manages to avoid it.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinales is just out of range.
Lancaster scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Lancaster lands a head shot.
Pinales takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pinales has his takedown stuffed
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinales with the counter takedown but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinales was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Pinales's shoulder, as Pinales tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Lancaster connects with a body shot that sends Pinales's belly button to the back.
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Pinales ducks down to avoid it.
Pinales tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pinales uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
Pinales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lancaster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pinales at a distance.
Pinales misses with a takedown attempt
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#The cut above Javier Pinales's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinales moves out of range of the strikes.
Pinales takes one to the side of the head.
Pinales ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinales is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Lancaster dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Javier Pinales's cut.
That's time! Lancaster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lancaster stuffs the takedown.
Pinales fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pinales uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a hook #TD2#
and Pinales counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lancaster!

Lancaster sneaks out the side door and pushes Pinales away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but Pinales slips the punch.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinales.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinales is just out of range.#T1#
Pinales tries for a takedown but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henry Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Pinales slips under a jab.
Pinales shoots for a takedown but Lancaster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Lancaster was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pinales.
Javier Pinales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Pinales moved out of range.
And Pinales tries to counter it with a takedown but Lancaster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Pinales is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A shot to the liver by Lancaster. Beautiful body shot.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinales can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinales sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pinales with the counter takedown but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Lancaster throws a hook but Pinales blocks it.#T2#
Pinales moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Lancaster tries to bum rush Pinales with a series of wild strikes but Pinales uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Pinales gets a double leg takedown into Lancaster's guard.

Lancaster manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinales closes the distance and clinches up with Lancaster, looking for a takedown. Pinales pushes Lancaster against the cage but Lancaster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lancaster moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pinales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lancaster pinned against the cage. Lancaster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Lancaster connects with a nice looking jab.
Lancaster lands with a good body shot.
Pinales moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Pinales shoots for a double leg takedown but Lancaster sprawls well. He's pushed Pinales's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Lancaster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Lancaster throws a shot to the body.
Pinales's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lancaster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pinales scrambles back to his feet.
Pinales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Pinales moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Javier Pinales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lancaster lands a jab to the nose.
Pinales takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD#
Lancaster lands a big right hand that sends Pinales crashing to the mat! Lancaster stays standing though and waves Pinales back to his feet!#ROC#Pinales is rocked!#CUT#Javier Pinales's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Lancaster drops Pinales with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pinales looks back up at him and smiles so Lancaster waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Lancaster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lancaster has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Lancaster!
A relieved looking Henry Lancaster thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C73: Tofail vs. Muller
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1##TD#
Lundgren fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pinales sprawls well initially but Lundgren persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Lundgren is trying to work for a kimura but Pinales is defending well.
Ground and pound from Lundgren.
Lundgren is looking to advance position but Pinales won't allow it. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
Lundgren is looking to take a break and control but Pinales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Lundgren is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinales is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lundgren's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lundgren's back!
You can see the frustration on Lundgren's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Pinales has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Pinales is looking for the choke from the back position but Lundgren is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lundgren is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Lundgren's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Pinales is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Pinales is persistently looking for the submission but Lundgren is defending it well. #SUB2#
Pinales looking to break Lundgren's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lundgren remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pinales will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Lundgren 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 Pinales gets his way!
Lundgren is really stuck here. #T2##SUB2#
Pinales patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundgren trying to control but not successfully.
Pinales doesn't have the hooks in and Lundgren manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Lundgren looking to improve position, pressing down on Pinales's thigh with his hand. Pinales seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Lundgren paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Lundgren's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Pinales picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
Mattias Lundgren spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'.

Event: C60: Alyoshin vs. Kocak
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Pinales closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thighpunch circles away.
Thighpunch misses the jab.
Pinales gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thighpunch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinales shoots in and drives through. Thighpunch sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Pinales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thighpunch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinales shoots in looking for a takedown. Thighpunch tries to sprawl out of it but Pinales keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thighpunch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thighpunch tries to clinch #TD#
and Pinales counters with a single leg into guard. Thighpunch didn't expect that. #T1##SUB#
Pinales postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thighpunch is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pinales, into his guard. #REVB#
Thighpunch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Pinales has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thighpunch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Pinales working for a triangle but Thighpunch defends it easily. #SUB#
Pinales is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thighpunch is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Pinales working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thighpunch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thighpunch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Pinales has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Thighpunch should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Pinales has tightened it up now! Thighpunch should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: C56: Johnson vs. McNasty
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Shamrock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Javier Pinales has been cut.
Pinales slips a jab and a cross from Shamrock.
Pinales is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shamrock throws a series of punches but Pinales avoids them all with ease.
Shamrock jabs at Pinales's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pinales is defended easily by Shamrock.
Pinales shoots in looking for a takedown. Shamrock tries to sprawl out of it but Pinales keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shamrock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shamrock swings for the body but Pinales moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinales has a takedown stuffed.
Stan Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Pinales shoots for a takedown but Shamrock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shamrock throws a series of punches but Pinales moves out of range.
Shamrock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pinales eats them both and turns towards Shamrock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Shamrock catches Pinales with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock jabs Pinales to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pinales shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shamrock sprawls well. Shamrock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pinales gets slowly back to his feet.
Stan Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock throws a right hand that Pinales ducks under and follows up with a left that Pinales also avoids with ease.
Shamrock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shamrock wants it to stay on the feet.
Shamrock swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Pinales counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Pinales is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Pinales is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shamrock is just riding it out for now. Pinales eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB2#
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shamrock has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shamrock has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shamrock is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Alpha Brasil that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinales passes to full mount! #T3##SUB2#
Pinales moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shamrock has worked his arm free - good work by Shamrock! #SUB2#
Pinales goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shamrock rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pinales's guard! Nice work there by Shamrock!
Shamrock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Pinales is looking for a triangle here but Shamrock uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pinales looks to move to half guard but instead Shamrock has passed into mount! Damn!
Pinales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
Pinales slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Pinales looking for subs from the bottom but Shamrock mounts him!
Shamrock looking to control but Pinales is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pinales is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pinales regains half guard.
Shamrock trying to control the action but Pinales is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shamrock pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Shamrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Javier Pinales's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pinales in his tracks.
Shamrock lands a jab to Pinales's midsection.
Pinales misses with a takedown attempt - Shamrock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shamrock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Pinales counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shamrock won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Pinales goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shamrock rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pinales's guard! Nice work there by Shamrock!
Pinales can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shamrock controls the pace.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinales can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Pinales working for submissions but it's allowed Shamrock to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Javier Pinales has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Shamrock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pinales does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shamrock pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Shamrock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pinales has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Shamrock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pinales looking for a kimura from the bottom but Shamrock passes into side control!#SUB#
Shamrock tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pinales is looking to reverse the position.
Pinales keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Pinales tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shamrock presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Shamrock tries to control but Pinales wriggling away.
Pinales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shamrock content just to control the position here.
Pinales sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Pinales looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Shamrock pushes past his half guard into mount!
Shamrock content just to control the position here.
Pinales looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Shamrock tightening his grip on Pinales, looking for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Pinales's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Shamrock doesn't have the hooks in and Pinales manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Pinales is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shamrock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shamrock has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock wants to pass the guard but Pinales is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pinales has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shamrock is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pinales.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Shamrock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Javier Pinales's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##KD#
Shamrock drops Pinales with a left and a right! Oh, Pinales is hurt - Shamrock dives into side control looking to finish!
Shamrock remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Pinales tries to improve position but can't.
Shamrock remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Pinales tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Pinales is still trying to improve position.
Pinales is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pinales looking for a sweep but Shamrock has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Pinales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shamrock tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pinales keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shamrock controlling from mount.
Pinales is looking to improve his position but Shamrock isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Shamrock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pinales sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shamrock pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Shamrock moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Pinales.
Pinales is looking to regain half guard here but Shamrock keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Shamrock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinales keeps working.
Pinales is looking to reverse the position.
Shamrock passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pinales!
Stan Shamrock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pinales is trying desperately to improve position.
Shamrock manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pinales to take his back!
Shamrock trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pinales doesn't escape.
Pinales rolls, trying to escape but Shamrock keeps control of the position. #T4#
Shamrock is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pinales is in bad spot here.
Javier Pinales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Shamrock controlling the positon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinales is really stuck here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shamrock has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Shamrock!
Our winner, Stan Shamrock, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C45: Umm vs. Kuwabara
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
A big left from Thighpunch misses.
Pinales fails with a takedown attempt.
Thighpunch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pinales circles away quickly and effectively.
Pinales ducks right into an uppercut from Thighpunch. #CUT2#It looks like Javier Pinales has been cut.#TD#
Pinales closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pinales lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pinales postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thighpunch is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pinales, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1##SUB#
Thighpunch is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Pinales has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Thighpunch is looking to defend but Pinales has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Thighpunch! Pinales pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Thighpunch taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Javier Pinales!
A determined Javier Pinales didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: C40: Lundgren vs. Pinales
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
Lundgren fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Pinales counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Pinales is trying for a kimura here. Lundgren looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pinales wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Javier Pinales!
A determined Javier Pinales didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Mattias Lundgren was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'.

Event: C30: Gonza vs. Steve
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinales with the counter takedown but Zan avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Zan.
Zan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zan connects with the punch.
Pinales displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Pinales uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Zan connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Zan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zan tries a body shot but Pinales blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Zan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pinales.
A short uppercut from Zan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinales tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zan working aggressively here. #T1#
Zan lands an uppercut.
Pinales is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Pinales is trying to drag Zan to the mat but Zan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan works on Pinales's body with a couple of short punches.
Pinales drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zan lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinales backwards.
Zan prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
A short body shot lands from Zan as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Zan.
Pinales looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zan.
A short right from Zan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zan.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinales backwards.
Still in the clinch, Zan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zan lands a shoulder strike.
Zan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zan. #T3#
Zan scores with a shot to the side of Pinales's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zan. #TD2#
Pinales gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Zan regains guard.

Zan pushes Pinales off and gets back to his feet.
A big right from Zan misses.
Zan tests Pinales's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zan throws out a powerful jab.
Pinales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zan pinned against the cage. Zan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zan lands a nice hook to Pinales's body. Pinales takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zan stuffs the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Pinales is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zan jabs Pinales right on the nose. Pinales blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Pinales.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Pinales controls the action.
Zan lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan 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#
Pinales looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zan is fending him off so far but Pinales persists. Nope, Zan circles away and we're back to standing.
Zan clobbers Pinales with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zan cracks Pinales with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinales dives in and grabs Zan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zan pushes down on Pinales's head and hops out.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Pinales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pinales has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zan, as that shot connected.
Pinales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Pinales tries to counter it with a takedown but Zan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Pinales counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zan!
Zan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zan tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Pinales is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zan tries to escape but Pinales is in control. #T1##SUB2#
Pinales tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zan is trying to get back to his feet.
Zan can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Pinales is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pinales swings around for an armbar but Zan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pinales's guard.
Zan passes into half guard.
Zan wants to pass to mount but Pinales is defending the position. #T2#
Zan wants to stand up but Pinales is controlling the position.
Zan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Pinales has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Zan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Zan!#SU#
Zan decides to stand back up. Zan steps back and let's Pinales get back to his feet.
Pinales ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
And Pinales tries to counter it with a takedown but Zan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pinales bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Pinales tries to counter it with a takedown but Zan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pinales shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinales moves away.#T3#
Zan punishes Pinales's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zan cracks Pinales with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pinales misses with a takedown
and Zan counters with a straight right hand.
Tan Zan is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinales shoots in for a takedown but Zan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pinales takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zan lands a head shot.
Zan works Pinales's body with a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zan.
Zan looks to throw the jab but Pinales is out of range.
Javier Pinales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinales ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pinales takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zan scores with a decent looking hook.
Pinales has his takedown stuffed
and Zan counters with a stiff right hand.
Zan lands with an uppercut that bounces Pinales off the cage and back into range.
Zan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinales.
Zan misses the jab.
Tan Zan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zan with a hook.
Pinales shoots in for a takedown but Zan shows good takedown defense.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Pinales's shoulder, as Pinales tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that second round.
That's time! Zan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Zan.
Pinales shoots in for a takedown but Zan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Zan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinales can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Zan coming out on top.
Pinales shoots and misses
and Zan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zan misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan connects with a body shot.
Pinales moves away from the strike by Zan.
Pinales takes one to the chin there.
Pinales defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Pinales with the counter takedown but Zan avoids it easily.#T1#
Pinales moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pinales has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pinales on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pinales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
And Pinales tries to counter it with a takedown but Zan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pinales ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan cracks Pinales with a good jab.#ROC#Pinales is rocked!
Pinales shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zan defends it nicely.
Zan throwing a counter right hand but Pinales manages to avoid it.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Pinales takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Pinales darts in looking for a takedown but Zan gets double underhooks and turns Pinales into the cage.
Pinales doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinales takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pinales is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?#CUT#It looks like Javier Pinales has been cut.
Zan lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan jabs Pinales to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pinales feints the counter takedown.
Pinales seems to have recovered his senses.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Pinales was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Pinales tries to counter it with a takedown but Zan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zan lands an overhand right.
Zan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pinales.#T3#
Zan digs a good hook to Pinales's body. #CL#
Zan rushes Pinales and presses him up against the cage.
Zan misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zan lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zan.
Zan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pinales or not.
Tan Zan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zan creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Pinales's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Pinales drops to his knees and Zan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
A very excited looking Tan Zan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C19: Shabazz vs. Lydon
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Krylov moves to clinch but Pinales breaks away #TD2#
and Pinales counters with a nice double leg into side control. Krylov won't be happy with that.
Krylov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Pinales working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Pinales in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Krylov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Combate 15: Out vs. Raymaker 2
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Pinales moves away from the strike by Switzer.
Pinales bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pinales shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Switzer sprawls well. Switzer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pinales gets slowly back to his feet.
Switzer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Switzer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Switzer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinales.
Switzer misses with a straight right.
Pinales appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Switzer misses the jab.
Pinales appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Switzer connects with a body shot.
Switzer connects with a jab.
Pinales takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Switzer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pinales momentarily. #T1#
Switzer looks to land a left hand but Pinales moved out of range nicely.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yelch Switzer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinales takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pinales fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Switzer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Switzer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yelch Switzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Switzer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pinales closes this distance looking for a takedown but Switzer circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Pinales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinales walks into a straight right hand from Switzer.
A decent looking cross lands there for Switzer.
Switzer swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Pinales counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Switzer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Pinales tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pinales has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Pinales swings around for an armbar but Switzer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pinales's guard.
Switzer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Pinales pushes a forearm under Switzer's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Switzer is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Javier Pinales!
A victorious Javier Pinales thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Combate 11: Severini vs. Zan
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Neil shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Neil showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neil looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neil pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
Neil lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neil drops an elbow to the side of Pinales's head.
Neil thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neil lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neil lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Neil lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neil lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Pinales looking for a kimura from the bottom but Neil passes into side control!
Neil is looking to take a break and control but Pinales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pinales takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Neil controlling the position.
It looks like Neil might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Pinales tries to bench press Neil off him but Neil keeps the position.
Neil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinales keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pinales regains half guard.#SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
Neil drops an elbow to the side of Pinales's head. #T2#
Neil drops an elbow to the side of Pinales's head.
Neil looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pinales tries to roll over but Neil keeps him under control.
Pinales is staying active underneath Neil, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neil lands strikes from half guard.
Neil working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pinales on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Pinales is refusing to be controlled, as Neil sits in half guard. #T3#
Neil lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Neil is working for a kimura but Pinales is defending it quite comfortably.
Neil lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neil lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.
Pinales is staying active underneath Neil, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neil pulls his head out easily.
Pinales has hold of Neil's hands but Neil slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
Neil controlling the pace. #T4##SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neil scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neil working over Pinales with some ground and pound. Pinales looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neil wants to pass the guard but Pinales is defending well.
Neil wants to take a breather but Pinales is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinales taking some punishment here, with Neil in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Neil lands a nice short elbow.
Neil with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Neil trying to control the action but Pinales is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Neil dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pinales enables Neil to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pinales manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Pinales has his foot on Neil's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Neil works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Pinales has his feet on Neil's thighs here. He's pushed Neil off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Neil screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'This bitch only beat me in our last fight, because I forgot to set my sliders!!! Who is next???'.

Event: Combate 8: Koko vs. Krylov
Date: Dec 06, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Zan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Zan pushes Pinales off and gets back to his feet.
Zan catches Pinales with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pinales moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Zan misses.
Zan scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Zan looks to land a right hand but Pinales moved out of range.
Pinales takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pinales keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Zan moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Zan - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Zan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pinales wants to take the fight to the mat but Zan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zan lands a shot to the body.
Pinales looks winded!
Zan lands with a right to the head.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Zan on the inside.
Zan lands a shot to the body.
Pinales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pinales blocks an uppercut.
Zan lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zan.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinales backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
Zan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Zan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zan lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zan.
Pinales is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zan tries to throw a body punch but Pinales avoids it by throwing Zan back against the cage.
Zan lands a shoulder strike.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zan.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
Zan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zan scores with a shot to the side of Pinales's head.
Zan lands a nice uppercut.
Pinales tries to score a body lock takedown but Zan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.#T3#
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pinaless head.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Pinales controls the action.
Zan tries to throw a body punch but Pinales avoids it by throwing Zan back against the cage.
Zan lands a body punch.
Zan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pinales has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zan lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Zan.
Zan pushes Pinales back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zan lands a right hand.
Zan lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinales blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Zan.
Zan gets through Pinales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Zan.
Zan lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
A hook to the body from Zan.
Zan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pinaless head.
Zan lands an uppercut.
Zan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinales controls his hands.
Zan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zan lands a nice uppercut.
Zan lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that round.
That's time! Zan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Pinales takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinales can do to turn this around?
Jab, jab by Zan - just one landing.
Nice straight punches there by Zan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zan.#ROC#Pinales is rocked!
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Zan there.
Pinales is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
A big right from Zan misses.
Pinales seems to have recovered his senses.
Pinales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinales walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Pinales moved out of range.
Zan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zan leaves Pinales with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Pinales walks into a stiff left hand from Zan.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Zan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pinales on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinales.
Zan lands with a cross.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinales moves away.
Pinales uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pinales! But no joy.
Pinales displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Pinales on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Pinales takes a jab right on the kisser.
Javier Pinales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinales moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Pinales takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pinales takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zan stuffs the takedown.
Pinales is breathing heavily.
Zan stuffs the takedown attempt from Pinales. Pinales gets slowly back to his feet.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Nice body punch from Zan.
Zan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pinales or perhaps it was just good defense by Zan, which made it look bad.
A quick step to the side and Zan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Zan tries to bum rush Pinales with a series of wild strikes but Pinales uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Decent striking displayed by Zan there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pinales is defended easily by Zan.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinales was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinales.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinales looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zan lands a nice hook to Pinales's body. Pinales takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Zan lands the left hand.
Pinales ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
It seemed like Pinales was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pinales momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinales takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Zan pushes Pinales up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Zan.
Zan presses Pinales against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
Zan gets through Pinales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zan lands a nice looking body shot.
Zan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Zan.
Zan scores with a punch to the head.
Zan's corner calls for a 1-2. Zan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tan Zan is winning the standup battle so far.
Zan connects with a body shot.
Zan sizes up Pinales with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zan throws a shot to the body.
Zan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pinales looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pinales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1##KD#
Zan sends Pinales crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zan is motioning to the referee to let Pinales up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Pinales uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
Pinales takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zan scores with a jab to the body.
Zan misses with a right hand
and Pinales counters with a stiff right hand.
Zan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zan looks to land a left hand but Pinales moved out of range nicely.
Pinales looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zan drops Pinales with a straight right hand, right on the button! Zan follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
Tan Zan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RRFC 60: Pinales vs Chan
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinales.
Chan misses with a straight left.
Chan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chan connects with a single shot there.
Chan works the jab nicely.
Chan misses with a right hand #TD#
and Pinales counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Pinales seems to be working for a kimura but Chan defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Pinales is looking for a kimura but Chan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pinales to get the leverage. #SUB#
Pinales has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Chan defend it? Pinales steps over the head and cranks it - Chan is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pinales!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Javier Pinales, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RRFC 57: Anthony vs Pinales
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinales checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anthony scores with a nice strike.
Anthony looks to land a combination but Pinales avoids it well.
Anthony throws a hook but Pinales blocks it.
Anthony misses with a wild body shot.
Pinales drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anthony defends it well.
Pinales moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like Javier Pinales has been cut.
A jab lands there for Anthony.
Anthony swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Pinales counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anthony wants to get back to his feet but Pinales is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Pinales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Anthony pulls Pinales in close to his closed guard and prevents Pinales from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Pinales drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Pinales as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Anthony screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Pinales! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales is the new welterweight champion!
Javier Pinales decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: RRFC 52: O'Neil vs Brooks
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pinales avoids the body shot from Poker. #TD#
Pinales scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Pinales is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Pinales is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Poker looks calm but he's in trouble here. Pinales gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Poker is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Pinales lets go of the hold and Poker can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Javier Pinales!
A determined Javier Pinales didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: RRFC 48: Gunn vs Mitchell
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Pinales feints and as Palmer raises his hands in defense, Pinales changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pinales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palmer is keeping the position for now.
Palmer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinales is one step ahead there.
Pinales slips nicely into half guard.
Palmer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Pinales drops back, looking for a kneebar! Palmer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Palmer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Palmer! #REVB#
Palmer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pinales's coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Palmer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pinales has escaped the position, nice work there.
Palmer in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Pinales gets back to half guard.
Palmer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Palmer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Palmer scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palmer pulls his head out easily.
Palmer thows a huge punch but Pinales dodges it nicely. #T2#
Palmer working over Pinales with some ground and pound. Pinales looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Palmer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Palmer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pinales's head.
Palmer tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Palmer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Palmer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pinales with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3##SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Palmer thows a huge punch but Pinales dodges it nicely.
Pinales keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Palmer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Palmer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Palmer thows a huge punch but Pinales dodges it nicely.
Pinales is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pinales keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Palmer is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Palmer works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Palmer.
Palmer working Pinales over with strikes here. #CUT2#It looks like Javier Pinales has been cut.#SUB2#
Palmer jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pinales is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pinales and Palmer has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palmer wants to stand but Pinales is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denzel Palmer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Javier Pinales's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Palmer goes for a double leg but Pinales avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pinales continues to drive forward.
Pinales attempts a counter takedown but Palmer avoids it well and moves away.
Palmer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Palmer with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Pinales counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Palmer! #SUB#
Pinales goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Palmer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pinales but great work by Palmer.
Pinales is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Palmer off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Pinales is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Palmer knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Palmer for a finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Pinales is looking for a choke. Palmer gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Palmer manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Palmer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Palmer pushing down on Pinales's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Palmer lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Palmer there. #SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
Palmer drops an elbow to the side of Pinales's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinales avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Palmer.
Palmer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Palmer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pinales defending well though. #SUB2#
Palmer is looking for a kimura here.
Ground and pound from Palmer. #T2##SUB2#
Palmer seems to be looking for submissions.
Palmer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Palmer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Palmer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Palmer connects with a nice short shot to Pinales's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinales avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Palmer. #T3##SUB#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.
Palmer wants to stand but Pinales has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Palmer winds up and cracks Pinales with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Palmer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Palmer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Palmer misses with a head shot. Pinales uses the momentum to regain guard.
Palmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Pinales is retaining full guard. #T4#
Palmer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pinales's head.
Palmer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pinales working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palmer.
Palmer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Palmer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Palmer stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Pinales has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Palmer manages to get his head free but now Pinales has transitioned to an armbar! Palmer grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Pinales! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: RRFC 45: Bennett vs Haggar III
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molloway throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinales.
Pinales takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Molloway fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pinales circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Pinales counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Molloway has his foot on Pinales's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pinales works his way back into a safe position though.
Molloway controls Pinales momentarily but Pinales frees himself. #SUB#
Molloway working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pinales doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pinales manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molloway trying to keep a closed guard but Pinales is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Pinales has gone for a leg lock! Molloway slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pinales's guard.#REVR##T1#
Molloway wants to control from the top but Pinales keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Molloway pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pinales is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Pinales has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Molloway can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Molloway stays in close to Pinales's body and controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Pinales has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Molloway is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pinales.
Molloway trying to control the action but Pinales is working from the bottom. #SU#
Molloway decides to stand back up.
Molloway thows a leg kick but Pinales checks it #TD2#
and Pinales counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Molloway! #ES#
Molloway sneaks out the side door and pushes Pinales away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Molloway wants to clinch.#T3#
Pinales looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Molloway is fending him off so far but Pinales persists. Nope, Molloway circles away and we're back to standing.
Molloway fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pinales on the side of the head.
Pinales shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Molloway but Molloway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hax Molloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molloway wants to clinch up but Pinales keeps it at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Pinales checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Molloway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinales takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Javier Pinales has been cut.#T4#
Molloway missing with knees to the body.
Molloway misses with a knee to the head.
Pinales is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Molloway is defending well.
Hax Molloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Molloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Molloway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pinales is defending well for now.
A right hand to the body from Molloway.
Molloway misses with a knee strike.
Pinales blocks an elbow strike.
Pinales blocks an uppercut.
Molloway tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Molloway misses with a knee strike.
Pinales avoiding damage as Molloway throws knees to the body.
Pinales changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Molloway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hax Molloway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Javier Pinales's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Molloway is looking to clinch but Pinales is avoiding it.
Pinales is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pinales tries to score a power double leg takedown but Molloway sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pinales somewhat.
Molloway wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molloway lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pinales will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Molloway takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Molloway looking to throw knees to the head but Pinales is blocking nicely.
Pinales on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Molloway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Molloway gets through Pinales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Molloway tries to land knees in the clinch but Pinales avoids the damage to the body.
Molloway using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Molloway tries a knee to the head but Pinales blocks it.
Molloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Molloway tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinales avoids it.
Pinales avoiding damage as Molloway throws knees to the body.
Molloway landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Molloway missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Molloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Molloway lands a good knee to the midsection. Pinales won't want to take too many of those.
Molloway with a knee to the head.
Molloway tries a knee to the head but Pinales blocks it.
Molloway using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinales blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Molloway lands a knee to the head.
Molloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinales can do to turn this around?
Pinales prevents a body shot from Molloway.
Molloway throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinales blocks it with crossed arms.
Our sources have told us that Molloway has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Molloway landing knees to the body.
Pinales is breathing heavily.
Pinales is working for takedown but Molloway is calmly controlling the position for now.
Molloway is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Pinales managing to block the knees to the body from Molloway.
Molloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinales's elbow.
Molloway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Molloway tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Molloway landing knees to the head.
Molloway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pinales managing to block the knees to the body from Molloway.
Molloway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Molloway is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hax Molloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Molloway tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinales avoids it.
Molloway with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Pinales managing to block the knees to the body from Molloway.
Pinales wants to take the fight to the mat but Molloway manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Molloway trying to land knees to the body.
Molloway missing with knees to the body.
Molloway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hax Molloway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Molloway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Molloway with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pinales wants a takedown.
Pinales is working for takedown but Molloway is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pinales has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Molloway is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Molloway landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinales is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hax Molloway dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Javier Pinales's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Molloway misses with a head kick.
Molloway takes a swing at Pinales's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Molloway misses #TD2#
and Pinales counters with a shoot takedown. Molloway fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Pinales drops back, looking for a kneebar! Molloway looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Molloway looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Molloway! #REVR##SU#
Molloway has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Pinales shoots in for a takedown but Molloway shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Molloway. No joy for Pinales on that attempt.
Molloway tries to clinch up but Pinales circles away and keeps his distance.
Molloway misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Pinales counters with a nice double leg into side control. Molloway won't be happy with that. #T1#
Molloway tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Pinales is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Molloway knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hax Molloway overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Molloway is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pinales off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Molloway is looking for a choke. Pinales gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Pinales manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Pinales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Pinales drops back, looking for a kneebar! Molloway looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Molloway looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Molloway! #REVR##SUB#
Molloway swings around for an armbar but Pinales sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Molloway's guard.
Hax Molloway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##SUB2#
Pinales drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Molloway dives on top into guard.#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molloway wants to control from the top but Pinales keeps moving.
Molloway passes Pinales's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Molloway is looking to take a break and control but Pinales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Molloway is controlling the pace.
Molloway wants to advance to full mount but Pinales doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Molloway would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Molloway trying to control but Pinales is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Javier Pinales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Pinales working for a triangle but Molloway defends it easily. #SUB2#
Pinales looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Molloway has picked Pinales up and slammed him! Pinales can't keep hold of the triangle and Molloway manages to pass to side control!

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 Hax Molloway.
Well Molloway has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hax Molloway!
Hax Molloway decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: F&BE 25- Bloody Animals
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Pinales looking to score a takedown here. Miller is defending well but Pinales drives through and ends up in Miller's guard.#SUB2#
Pinales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinales trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Miller manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Pinales looking for subs off his back but Miller has passed one foot through into half guard.
Miller is keen to just control but Pinales is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily.
Miller keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Miller winds up and cracks Pinales with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Pinales keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pinales blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pinales to regain full guard.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
Miller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pinales utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pinales has momentary wrist control but Miller slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Pinales keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Miller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pinales keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Miller trying to control but Pinales is working from the bottom.
Miller is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pinales is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Miller's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Pinales is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Miller has his hands clasped together but Pinales extends and breaks Miller's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Pinales.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Javier Pinales!
A pretty intense looking Javier Pinales took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: Madness Fright Night 32
Date: Apr 01, 2020

#R1#
Usman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pinales drops down looking for a counter takedown but Usman sprawls and moves away.
Usman throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Pinales counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pinales.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Pinales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Usman trying to keep a closed guard but Pinales is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Pinales drops back looking for a leg! Usman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Usman manages to kick Pinales off! Pinales jumps back into Usman's guard.
Pinales is fighting to break Usman's control of his arms but Usman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pinales looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman trying to keep a closed guard but Pinales is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Pinales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Usman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1##SUB#
Pinales drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Usman dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Usman looking to pass the guard.
Usman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Usman trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Usman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pinales is keeping the position for now.
Usman trying to control but Pinales is working from the bottom.
Usman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Usman throws a big elbow that misses.
Usman trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pinales throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Usman looking to pass the guard.
Usman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Usman trying to control but Pinales is working from the bottom.
Usman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pinales keeping moving, preventing Usman from controlling successfully. #T3#
Pinales can't keep his opponent in guard - Usman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Usman throwing shots but Pinales is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Usman.
Usman stalling away here and it's allowed Pinales to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Usman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pinales works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Usman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Usman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Usman told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Usman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Usman trying to control but Pinales is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Usman avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Usman trying to control but Pinales is working from the bottom.
Usman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Usman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Pinales is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Usman frees his head nicely. Oh but Pinales has switched to an armbar! Usman is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hardcore Nutrition 160Q ($150), into his post fight interview.

Event: Madness 38 Haba vs Robinson
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Nice cross by McKill .#CUT2#
It looks like Javier Pinales has been cut.
Pinales seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McKill lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McKill misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Pinales on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McKill looks to land a combination but Pinales avoids it well. #KD2#
McKill lands a left and a right that send Pinales crashing to the mat, dazed. McKill thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Pinales is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKill swings for the body but Pinales moves out of range.
Pinales takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pinales walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McKill misses with a wild combination.
McKill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinales looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McKill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McKill stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McKill wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Pinales changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McKill tries to avoid it but Pinales manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McKill to the ground. McKill escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Pinales has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pinales avoiding damage as McKill throws knees to the body.
McKill is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McKill throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinales.
McKill lands a nice uppercut.
McKill throws an elbow that misses.
McKill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McKill tries to work over Pinales's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKill crunches a lovely knee into Pinales's ribcage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKill . #T2#
McKill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on McKill - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McKill has a couple of punches blocked by Pinales.
McKill misses with an elbow over the top.
McKill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McKill trying to land knees to the body. #TD#
Pinales is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McKill can't fight it off and eventually Pinales manages to take the fight to the floor. McKill looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinales advances to half guard. #SUB#
Pinales is working for a kimura but McKill is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Pinales is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McKill defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Pinales seems to be working for a kimura but McKill defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura but McKill is defending well.
McKill wants to control but Pinales is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Pinales wants to work for an arm triangle but McKill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McKill has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
McKill is defending against the submission attempts here by Pinales.
Pinales is thwarting McKill 's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Pinales is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McKill has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Pinales is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McKill sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kev McKill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Javier Pinales's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McKill bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McKill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pinales drops down looking for a counter takedown but McKill sprawls and moves away.
McKill misses with a straight right. #TD#
Pinales closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McKill regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Pinales drops back, looking for a kneebar! McKill looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McKill looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McKill ! #REVB#
McKill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinales keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKill fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McKill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Pinales is working to avoid the ground and pound but McKill connects with a decent elbow.
Pinales looks to move to half guard but instead McKill has passed into mount! Damn!
Pinales is working to get back to half guard.
McKill lands a couple of good shots and Pinales has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
McKill tries to keep control of the position but Pinales is staying busy.
Pinales is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
McKill doesn't have the hooks in and Pinales manages to turn into his guard. #T2#
Pinales looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Pinales drops back, looking for a kneebar! McKill looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McKill looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McKill ! #REVB#
Javier Pinales overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pinales tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McKill wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McKill connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pinales some visible discomfort.
Pinales is looking to regain half guard here but McKill keeps moving and retains side control.
McKill trying to control the action but Pinales is working from the bottom.
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!
McKill is chipping away with strikes. #T3#
Pinales is trying to improve his position.
McKill throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McKill is looking to take a break and control but Pinales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pinales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McKill cracks Pinales with a big elbow. #T4#
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.
Pinales is looking for a sweep.
McKill throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKill takes a little break here. Pinales wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McKill landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKill misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McKill looks up at the clock and then as Pinales takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McKill smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McKill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinales keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kev McKill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Javier Pinales's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
McKill moves in looking to clinch but Pinales pushes him off.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pinales on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McKill lands a slapping body shot.
Nice takedown defense from McKill . No joy for Pinales on that attempt.
Pinales takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Javier Pinales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left and a right from McKill both land. Nice combination.
Sloppy strikes from McKill . Those never looked like landing.
McKill works the jab nicely.
McKill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pinales paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pinales is looking to counter the offense by McKill and move into the clinch.
McKill lands a body shot. #T1#
Pinales ducks right into an uppercut from McKill .
Kev McKill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pinales.
Pinales working away.#SUB#
Pinales tries for a kimura but McKill is defending well. #SUB#
Pinales tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pinales has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Pinales working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
McKill wants to control but Pinales postures up.#SUB#
McKill wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Pinales seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! McKill is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales gave a mention to Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: The Island Season 10, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1#
Usman jabs at Pinales's body.
Pinales avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Usman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pinales on his heels. He'll look to pass Pinales's guard now, I'm sure.
Usman controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Usman trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Usman throws a big right hand that misses.
Usman wants to pass the guard but Pinales is keeping the position.
Usman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Usman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pinales keeping moving, preventing Usman from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Usman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Usman passes Pinales's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pinales is not content to let Usman control the position.
Usman wants to pass to mount but Pinales is defending the position. #SUB#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Usman wants to pass to mount but Pinales is defending the position.
Usman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pinales!
Pinales tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Usman raining down shots from the mount!
Usman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Usman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Usman landing shots from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Usman there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Usman throwing strikes but Pinales recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Usman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Usman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Usman tries to pass to full mount but Pinales defends it.
Pinales wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Usman controlling the pace.
Usman is looking to advance position but Pinales won't allow it.
Usman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Usman pulls his head out easily.
Usman is pressing down on Pinales's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pinales is holding on for now.
Pinales avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Usman.
Usman lands with a punch from half guard.
Pinales is staying active underneath Usman, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Usman moves nicely into side control.
Usman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinales keeps working.
Usman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Usman wants to control but Pinales is keeping him busy.
Pinales sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
Usman lands with a punch from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Usman trying to control from half guard but Pinales is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamaru Usman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pinales takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pinales keeps the fight on the outside.
Usman misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Pinales counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Usman! #SUB#
Pinales looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kamaru Usman has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Pinales working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Pinales working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pinales tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pinales has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pinales working away.#T1#
Usman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pinales off and has taken his back!
Usman lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Pinales hold on?!
Usman is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Pinales. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Usman throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Usman is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB2#
Usman is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pinales has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Usman is looking to control Pinales but Pinales is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Usman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinales has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Usman.#T2##SUB2#
Pinales is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Pinales prevents Usman from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Usman looking to break Pinales's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pinales remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Usman will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A lull in the action here.
Usman somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Pinales grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #SUB2#
Usman is looking for the choke from the back position but Pinales is controlling his hands well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usman lands a shot to the body. #T3#
Pinales covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Usman misses with a punch to the head.
Usman missing with strikes from the back.
Pinales looking very determined here, making life difficult for Usman. #SUB2#
Usman tightening his grip on Pinales, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Pinales showing good submission defense here.
Pinales avoids the strikes from Usman. #T4#
Usman thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Usman throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Pinales! #SUB2#
Usman working for the choke.
Usman is trying to stick to Pinales's back but Pinales is turning into Usman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Usman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pinales.
Pinales tries to free his leg and advance position but Usman is retaining full guard.
Usman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Pinales drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pinales jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Usman is keeping the position for now.
Pinales stopping the sweep attempt from Usman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamaru Usman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Usman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinales misses with a body kick.
Usman with the counter takedown but Pinales avoids it easily.#TD2#
Usman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pinales quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.
Pinales on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Usman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Usman throws a strike but Pinales avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Usman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Usman tries to free his leg and advance position but Pinales is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Pinales has his foot on Usman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Usman works his way back into a safe position though.
Usman trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Usman slips nicely into half guard.
Pinales keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Usman wants to free his trapped foot but Pinales is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2##SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Usman pulls his head out easily.
Usman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Usman throwing shots but Pinales is blocking nicely.
Usman is nestled in close to Pinales, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Usman connects with a nice short shot to Pinales's temple.
Usman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Usman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Usman with a couple of short strikes.#T3##SUB2#
Usman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pinales is on top in guard.
Usman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Pinales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Pinales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Usman seems keen to control Pinales's posture.
Usman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Pinales drops back looking for a leg! Usman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Usman manages to kick Pinales off! Pinales jumps back into Usman's guard.
Usman is pulling down on Pinales's head to control his posture.
Kamaru Usman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Pinales preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Pinales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Usman looking to control.
Javier Pinales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Usman trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamaru Usman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Usman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Kamaru Usman!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Kamaru Usman!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Kamaru Usman!

Kamaru Usman wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Kamaru Usman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Javier Pinales stepped up to the mic, saying 'I demand a rematch!!! This faggot was running his index finger up my anus every chance that he got! Do you understand how good that felt ... and how distracting it was??? NO HOMO!'.

Event: ICC CN 12: X-Mas Beach Brawl
Date: Dec 25, 2019

#R1##TD#
Robinson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pinales is trying to defend but Robinson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Robinson looking for a submission but Pinales manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Robinson advances position into side control!
Robinson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pinales's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Robinson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pinales has escaped the position, nice work there.
Robinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson trying to control the position but Pinales is working away.
Pinales is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Pinales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson advances to full mount.
Robinson tries to control but Pinales wriggling away. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Robinson is really struggling to control Pinales but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson wants to take Pinales's back but he can't do it this time.
Robinson controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Robinson tries to control but Pinales wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Robinson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Robinson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pinales manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Pinales keeps moving.
Pinales keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Robinson passes Pinales's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Pinales is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Pinales is refusing to be controlled, as Robinson sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robinson controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robinson trying to control from Pinales's half guard. Pinales has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Pinales is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Pinales has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinales keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pinales working for a triangle but Robinson defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Robinson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3##TD#
Robinson 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.
Robinson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Robinson trying to control but Pinales is working from the bottom.
Robinson stands and throws Pinales's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinales gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Robinson is looking to work his way around to Pinales's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T1#
Robinson trying to control but Pinales is having none of it.
Robinson controlling from mount.
Robinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinales can do to turn this around?
Pinales working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Robinson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pinales has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pinales! #T2#
Pinales tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Robinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pinales can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Robinson is looking for a triangle but Pinales pushes his legs off easily.
Robinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Pinales advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Pinales is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Robinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pinales.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pinales is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Robinson clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4##TD#
Robinson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pinales's guard.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Pinales keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily. #SUB2#
Pinales is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robinson defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson stands and throws Pinales's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pinales gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1#
Robinson controlling from mount.
Robinson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pinales is holding on tight.
Pinales is squirming around, avoiding Robinson's attempts to control the action.
Pinales sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
Robinson is trying to control. Pinales wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robinson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson trying to control from half guard but Pinales is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Robinson had his way with Javier Pinales in 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. This is the final round!
#R5##TD#
Robinson shoots in and bounces Pinales off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Pinales keeps moving.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Pinales is keeping the position.
Robinson trying to control but Pinales is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson content to stall in guard here.
Pinales keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass. #T1#
Robinson passes Pinales's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Robinson is pressing down on Pinales's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pinales is holding on for now.
Robinson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pinales is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Robinson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Robinson looking to control but Pinales is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Ken Robinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robinson content just to control the position here.
Robinson wants to take his opponent's back but Pinales doesn't allow it.
Javier Pinales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robinson wants to control the pace but Pinales is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson blocks Pinales's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Robinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robinson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Ken Robinson!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Ken Robinson!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Ken Robinson!

Ken Robinson wins by unanimous decision!
Ken Robinson retains his welterweight title!
Ken Robinson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Javier Pinales had this to say: 'I demand a rematch!!! This faggot was running his index finger up my anus every chance that he got! Do you understand how good that felt ... and how distracting it was??? NO HOMO!'.

Event: Island Fights 15
Date: Nov 24, 2019

#R1#
Bessant scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Javier Pinales has been cut.
Pinales dives in and grabs Bessant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bessant pushes down on Pinales's head and hops out.
Pinales fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bessant avoids it really well and circles away.
Bessant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pinales's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant misses the shot to the body.
Pinales shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bessant defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Pinales. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bessant misses with a body shot.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bessant scores with a nice head shot.
Pinales shoots for a takedown but Bessant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bessant thuds his right hand into Pinales's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bessant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pinales.
Bessant cracks Pinales with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bessant throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinales.
Pinales appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Pinales 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A lazy left from Bessant finds it's target.
Bessant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pinales.
Pinales shoots for a takedown but Bessant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Bessant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pinales misses with a takedown attempt - Bessant sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bessant throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pinales on the side of the head. #T3#
Bessant jabs Pinales to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bessant is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pinales had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A lazy left from Bessant finds it's target.
Pinales defending well as Bessant loads up on a big left hand.
Bessant lands with an overhand left.
Pinales dives in and grabs Bessant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bessant pushes down on Pinales's head and hops out.
Nice jab there from Bessant.
Bessant connects with the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Bessant. That snapped Pinales's head back. #T4#
Bessant displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bessant pinned against the cage. Bessant gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bessant scores with a hook.
Pinales takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bessant might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pinales shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bessant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Javier Pinales's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bessant lands with a hook. Pinales tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pinales walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bessant connects with a body shot.
Pinales gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bessant.
Bessant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pinales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pinales moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pinales appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pinales might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#TD#
Pinales throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bessant tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pinales is in Bessant's guard.#SUB#
Pinales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Bessant wants to stand and escape but Pinales is having none of it. #SUB2#
Pinales avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bessant wants to sweep here but Pinales controlling him for the moment.
Pinales definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Pinales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Bessant working for a triangle but Pinales defends it easily. #SUB#
Pinales drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pinales jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SUB#
Pinales drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pinales jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Pinales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Pinales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bessant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Pinales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bessant is trying to control the position but Pinales postures up. #SUB#
Pinales drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Pinales as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bessant screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Pinales! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales retains his welterweight title!
Javier Pinales took some time post fight to say the following; 'I hope this hoe ass gay nigga retires, because I'm tired of beating his hoe gay ass!!!'.

Event: Island Fights 12
Date: Nov 10, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Watne closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pinales did well to prevent Watne getting side control.
Pinales wants to improve his position but Watne is controlling well.
Watne is trying to control. Pinales wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Watne has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Buoy Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Watne is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Watne trying to control from Pinales's half guard. Pinales has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Watne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pinales is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinales has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watne advances position into side control!
Watne has knee on belly momentarily but Pinales bucks him off and regains half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Watne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pinales is just riding it out for now. Watne eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Watne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pinales won't allow Watne to pass to mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Watne is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Watne tries to control but Pinales wriggling away.
Pinales tries to hold on but Watne pushes him away.
Watne fails to take his opponent's back.
Pinales is trying desperately to improve position.
Watne with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T3#
Pinales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Watne is looking to work his way around to Pinales's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Watne is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pinales wants to hold on but Watne pushes him away.
Watne mounts Pinales! Really nice guard pass there!
Pinales tries to hold on but Watne postures up.
Watne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pinales is looking to escape. #T4#
Watne is looking to work his way around to Pinales's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Watne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pinales is looking to escape.
Watne moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Watne looking to break Pinales's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pinales remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Watne will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watne tries to get the hooks in deep but Pinales pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Pinales showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kylo Watne dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pinales moves out of range as Watne strikes.#TD2#
Watne manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pinales on his heels. He'll look to pass Pinales's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinales looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pinales keeping moving, preventing Watne from controlling successfully.
Kylo Watne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watne wants to pass the guard but Pinales is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Pinales's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watne passes into half guard.
Watne is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Pinales holds on for dear life.#SUB2#
Watne goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pinales is on top in guard. #SUB2#
Watne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pinales defends it easily.#SUB#
Pinales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Pinales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Watne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Watne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Watne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Watne seems to be working for a kimura but Pinales defends the submission attempt.
Pinales is holding on to half guard well.
Watne is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pinales reverses the position - he's now on top in Watne's guard. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Watne is on top in guard. #REVB#
Pinales can't keep his opponent in guard - Watne advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Watne is just content to waste time from the top position. Pinales takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pinales keeping moving, preventing Watne from controlling successfully.
Watne looking to pass the guard.
Watne is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Watne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Pinales looking for a sweep. Not yet Pinales, not yet.
Watne wants to control from the top but Pinales keeps moving.
Pinales pulls Watne in close to his closed guard and prevents Watne from doing any damage or advancing position.
Watne looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinales is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Watne lying in Pinales's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Pinales decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Watne taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Javier Pinales thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Island Fights 7
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Pinales takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pinales shoots for a takedown but Bessant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bessant jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bessant definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bessant moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pinales takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pinales shoots and misses
and Bessant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bessant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pinales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bessant lands the left hand.#CUT#
It looks like Javier Pinales has been cut.
Bessant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bessant throws a leg kick but Pinales sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Bessant throws a lazy right hand but Pinales sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bessant throws a right hand that Pinales ducks under and follows up with a left that Pinales also avoids with ease.
Pinales moves forwards but Bessant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bessant lands a body shot.
Bessant throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bessant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pinales doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bessant counters with a nice body shot.
John Bessant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.#T2#
Bessant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bessant lands a really nice looking cross but Pinales seems unphased.
Bessant scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
John Bessant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bessant pinned against the cage. Bessant gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A quick step to the side and Bessant tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Bessant forces Pinales back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Bessant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinales backwards.
Bessant lands with a right to the head.
Bessant stops a takedown attempt from Pinales.
Bessant pushes Pinales back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bessant lands an elbow that stopped Pinales in his tracks for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Bessant.
Bessant tries to work over Pinales's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Bessant.
Bessant dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bessant.
Bessant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Nice elbow from Bessant.
Bessant misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bessant lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bessant stalling against the cage.
Good body shot from Bessant.
Bessant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinales backwards.
Bessant lands a shot to the body.
Bessant can't find room to land a body shot as Pinales controls the action.
Pinales is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bessant gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bessant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Javier Pinales's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Bessant there.
John Bessant is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Bessant.
Pinales uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bessant.
Bessant misses with the combination.
Bessant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant works Pinales's body with a nice hook.
Bessant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Bessant looks to throw the jab but Pinales is out of range.
Pinales drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bessant defends it well.
Pinales gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bessant misses with a hook.
Pinales misses with a takedown
and Bessant counters with a stiff right hand.
Pinales is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bessant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bessant's corner calls for a 1-2. Bessant obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bessant jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Bessant connects with a body shot that sends Pinales's belly button to the back.
Bessant works Pinales's body with a nice hook.
Bessant throws a shot from downtown. Pinales moves away and avoids it.
Pinales with the counter takedown but Bessant avoids it easily.
Bessant lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some bone on bone action there as Pinales checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bessant looks to land a combination but Pinales avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bessant, as that shot connected.
Bessant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Bessant lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice shot lands for Bessant.
Bessant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bessant misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Pinales counters with a takedown into side control.
Bessant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pinales on the ground.
Bessant wants to control but Pinales postures up.
Bessant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pinales wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Pinales has an Americana. Bessant didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Pinales is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Pinales hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Javier Pinales thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Island Fights 2
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Lonov digs a good hook to Pinales's body.
Lonov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinales on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Lonov finds it's way through Pinales's defenses.
Lonov cracks a nice hook into Pinales's ribs.
Lonov swings for the body but Pinales moves out of range.
Lonov connects with a body shot that sends Pinales's belly button to the back.
Lonov connects with a body shot that sends Pinales's belly button to the back.
Pinales takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pinales walks into a straight right hand from Lonov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinales tries for a takedown but Lonov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lonov misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Pinales counters with a single leg into guard. Lonov didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Pinales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lonov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pinales on the ground.
Lonov working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Pinales looking to pass the guard.
Pinales advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lonov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Pinales is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lonov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Javier Pinales!
Our winner, Javier Pinales, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2019

#R1#
Vegas thuds his right hand into Pinales's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
It looks like Javier Pinales has been cut.
Good exchange - Vegas coming out on top.
Vegas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinales.
Pinales shoots in and drives through. Vegas sprawls well.
Vegas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pinales shoots in and drives through. Vegas sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Vegas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pinales shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vegas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Pinales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegas scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Vegas finds it's target.
Vegas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vegas lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas throws a hook but Pinales blocks it.#T1#
Vegas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pinales uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vegas.
Vegas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vegas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinales.
Nice straight punches there by Vegas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vegas.
Finisher Vegas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinales fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vegas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vegas cracks Pinales with a good jab.#T2#
Vegas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pinales has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pinales shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pinales fails to land the takedown.
Pinales needs to keep his hands up - Vegas had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas scores with a hook.
Vegas throws a hook to the side of Pinales's head but Pinales sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pinales tries to counter with a takedown but Vegas is quick to defend against it.
Pinales takes one to the chin there.
Vegas scores with a decent looking hook.
Finisher Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Pinales takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vegas lands a leg kick that knocks Pinales off balance momentarily.
Vegas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
Javier Pinales's cut is getting worse.
Vegas tries to land a front kick but Pinales steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pinales half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vegas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pinales had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vegas scores with a jab to the head.
Vegas connects with a single shot there.
Vegas throws a hook to the side of Pinales's head but Pinales sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vegas scores with a sloppy right hand. Pinales should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Vegas - just one landing. #T4#
Vegas throws a leg kick but Pinales sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vegas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinales.
Vegas thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pinales shoots in but no luck this time.
Vegas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pinales. That did some damage!
Vegas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Pinales counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Pinales is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Vegas is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Javier Pinales!
An out of breath Javier Pinales thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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