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Event: Bots de Garra 133     
Date:   Mar 13, 2024





178 cm
33 yrs
157 lbs



180 cm
34 yrs
203 lbs


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 55 wins and 37 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 24 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kamenev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vernon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kamenev is in Vernon's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Vernon
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Vernon is keeping the position.
Vernon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) Vernon
Vernon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vernon looking for a sweep but Kamenev has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (7) vs (0) Vernon
Vernon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Kamenev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vernon tries to reverse the position but Kamenev maintains control.#T2#
Vernon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.
Vernon is looking to control Kamenev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vernon avoid being mounted?
Vernon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kamenev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vernon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vernon keeps working.
Vernon trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Vernon manages to get to full guard.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon pulls Kamenev in close to prevent any damage.
Vernon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamenev's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (7) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon passes Kamenev's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Vernon slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kamenev is trying to get back to full guard.
Vernon wants to free his trapped foot but Kamenev is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Vernon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kamenev is pressing down on Vernon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Kamenev 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.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
Kamenev trying to keep a closed guard but Vernon is proving a slippery customer.
Vernon trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vernon is one step ahead there.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6#
Vernon wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vernon 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.
Kamenev controls Vernon momentarily but Vernon frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Vernon looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (9) vs (2) Vernon#SUB2#
Kamenev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vernon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kamenev has managed to get both his arms back between Vernon's legs - danger averted.
Vernon is adopting a defensive guard.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T8#
Vernon controls Kamenev momentarily but Kamenev frees himself.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Vernon wants to sweep here but Kamenev controlling him for the moment.
Vernon working a defensive guard here.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vernon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Vernon is looking to sweep but instead, Kamenev has passed into half guard.
Vernon gets full guard.
Vernon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamenev's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (9) vs (4) Vernon
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
Vernon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kamenev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (11) vs (4) Vernon#T10#
Vernon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Vernon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vernon working a defensive guard but Kamenev manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (14) vs (4) Vernon
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vernon keeps working. #T11#
You can see the frustration on Vernon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kamenev in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kamenev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vernon's legs. #T12#
Vernon tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.
Vernon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Vernon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vernon is not content to let Kamenev control the position. #T13##SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vernon has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Vernon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vernon is trying to get back to half guard.
Vernon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kamenev off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kamenev (14) vs (8) Vernon#T14#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vernon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Vernon biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon trying to control momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
Ivan Kamenev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 132     
Date:   Mar 10, 2024





180 cm
34 yrs
203 lbs



178 cm
27 yrs
192 lbs


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 29 wins and 23 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Etxeberria closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vernon to the mat! Vernon manages to get full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (0) vs (2) Etxeberria
Vernon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vernon is trying to hold Etxeberria in close to prevent damage but Etxeberria has managed to pass into half guard.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Etxeberria has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Etxeberria tries to pass to full mount but Vernon defends it.
Etxeberria is taking a breather. Vernon 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.
Vernon trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon is looking for a sweep. Etxeberria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vernon 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.
Vernon is trying to control but Etxeberria passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (0) vs (5) Etxeberria#T1#
Vernon wants to control but Etxeberria postures up.
Vernon is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Vernon trying to control but Etxeberria flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (0) vs (8) Etxeberria
What can Vernon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Vernon trying to control the action but Etxeberria just sinks the hooks in.
Vernon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Vernon is refusing to be controlled, as Etxeberria sits in half guard.
Vernon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vernon is not content to let Etxeberria control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Etxeberria tries to pass to full mount but Vernon defends it. #T3#
Vernon is trying to control but can't.
Etxeberria is looking to advance position but Vernon won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Etxeberria in particular looking to stall.
Etxeberria is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon is looking to improve his position.
Vernon gets full guard.#T4#
Etxeberria 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.
Etxeberria preventing the sweep.
Vernon trying to keep a closed guard but Etxeberria is proving a slippery customer.
Vernon looking to control but Etxeberria passes into half guard.
Etxeberria trying to control from half guard but Vernon is working away.
Etxeberria stalling. #T5#
Vernon is looking to improve his position.
Vernon wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vernon gets full guard.
Etxeberria showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Vernon working a defensive guard but Etxeberria passes into half guard.
Vernon wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vernon is looking for a sweep. Etxeberria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Etxeberria wants to free his trapped foot but Vernon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Etxeberria in particular looking to stall.
Vernon is staying active underneath Etxeberria, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Etxeberria is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Etxeberria 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.
Vernon trying to control here.
Etxeberria looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Vernon is not content to let Etxeberria control the position.
Vernon wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Etxeberria is looking to stall here but Vernon recovers full guard.
Vernon managing to control the position.
Etxeberria slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T9#
Etxeberria wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Etxeberria advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (0) vs (11) Etxeberria
Vernon tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Etxeberria easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Vernon (0) vs (13) Etxeberria
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon is wriggling around trying to escape. #T10#
Vernon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Etxeberria is keen to just control but Vernon is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vernon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vernon looking to control.
Etxeberria trying to control but Vernon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vernon working for a triangle but Etxeberria defends it easily.
Vernon pulls Etxeberria in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Etxeberria tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
Vernon is looking to sweep but instead, Etxeberria has passed into half guard.
Vernon wants to improve his position but Etxeberria is controlling well.
Vernon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vernon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T12#
Vernon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Etxeberria is one step ahead there.
Vernon wants to hit a sweep here but Etxeberria passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vernon there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (0) vs (16) Etxeberria
Vernon is desperately trying to improve his position but Etxeberria has a good base and remains in mount.
Etxeberria trying to control but Vernon is having none of it. #T13#
Etxeberria prevents Vernon from getting the reversal.
Vernon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Etxeberria prevents Vernon from getting the reversal.#T14#
Vernon is working hard here to advance position.
Vernon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vernon tries to roll over but Etxeberria keeps him under control.
Vernon trying to hold on to Etxeberria's head to control him but Etxeberria postures up.
Etxeberria not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon wants to improve his position but Etxeberria is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria wins on points by 16 to 0.
Bráulio Etxeberria decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 131     
Date:   Mar 06, 2024





195 cm
34 yrs
225 lbs



180 cm
34 yrs
203 lbs


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 48 wins and 24 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 22 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Vernon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bandito napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bandito (0) vs (4) Vernon
Bandito manages to get back to half guard.
Bandito is not content to let Vernon control the position.
Bandito wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon trying to mount his opponent but Bandito defends it.
Bandito trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon trying to mount his opponent but Bandito defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito'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.
Vernon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Vernon is thwarting Bandito's attempts to control the position.
Vernon not doing much here.
Bandito keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bandito is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Bandito is trying to maintain the position but Vernon is very close to passing his half guard.
Vernon is stalling here. Bandito is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vernon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bandito has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (4) vs (4) Vernon
Vernon tries to buck Bandito off but Bandito is having none of it.
Vernon wants to control but Bandito postures up.
Vernon is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Vernon wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Bandito seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Vernon is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Enamorado Bandito!
Enamorado Bandito decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 129     
Date:   Feb 28, 2024





180 cm
34 yrs
203 lbs



200 cm
31 yrs
275 lbs


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 28 wins and 22 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 32 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Vernon as Anderson shoots in.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Vernon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Isaac Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson.#TD#
Vernon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vernon (4) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson is not content to let Vernon control the position.
Anderson is looking to regain half guard here but Vernon keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Anderson's legs.
Anderson is trying to control Vernon's posture but Vernon avoids it. #T1#
Vernon trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vernon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anderson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vernon's guard! Nice work there by Anderson!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (4) vs (2) Anderson
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vernon working a defensive guard here.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Vernon trying to control the position here.
Vernon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vernon wants to improve his position but instead Anderson has moved into half guard.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Anderson trying to control the pace.
Vernon is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Vernon is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Vernon is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vernon!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (4) vs (5) Anderson#T4#
Vernon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vernon regains half guard.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard but Anderson has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (4) vs (8) Anderson
Vernon is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Vernon is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Vernon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vernon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Vernon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vernon keeps working.
Vernon is concentrating on defense, preventing Anderson from advancing position.
Vernon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vernon.
Vernon is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Anderson controlling from the top position. #T6#
It looks like Anderson 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.
Vernon controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vernon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (6) vs (8) Anderson
Vernon wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. #T7#
Anderson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Anderson looking to control but Vernon passes into half guard.
Anderson is controlling Vernon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
Vernon is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Anderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vernon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vernon tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Vernon uses his free foot to push down on Anderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anderson.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (9) vs (8) Anderson
Vernon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape. #T10#
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Vernon isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Vernon trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vernon performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Vernon. #T12#
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Vernon'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.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vernon is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Vernon prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Vernon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well.
Anderson controlling the position for now.
Vernon prevents Anderson from improving his position.#T14#
Vernon trying to pass the guard but Anderson defending well.
Anderson wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Vernon has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Vernon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Isaac Vernon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pulling Guard, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 127     
Date:   Feb 21, 2024





183 cm
34 yrs
168 lbs



180 cm
34 yrs
203 lbs


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 38 wins and 17 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 21 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Vernon clinches with his opponent.
Vernon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Vernon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alvarez after a bit of a struggle.
Alvarez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vernon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vernon can't get the takedown.
Alvarez goes for a takedown attempt but Vernon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Vernon moves into the clinch.
Vernon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvarez prevents it.
Vernon wants a takedown but no success here. #T1##TD#
Alvarez lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (0) Vernon
Vernon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vernon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vernon trying to control the position. #T2#
Vernon is trying to hold Alvarez in close to prevent damage but Alvarez has managed to pass into half guard.
Vernon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Alvarez is trying to control. Vernon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Still in half guard, Alvarez seems content to control.
Vernon wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Vernon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vernon won't allow Alvarez to pass to mount.
Vernon tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg. #T4#
Alvarez is thwarting Vernon's attempts to control the position.
Alvarez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vernon wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Alvarez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vernon tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Alvarez is pressing down on Vernon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vernon is holding on for now.
Vernon tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
Alvarez uses his free foot to push down on Vernon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vernon.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (5) vs (0) Vernon
Vernon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T6#
Alvarez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vernon is trying desperately to improve position.
Vernon wants to control but Alvarez is having none of it.#T7#
Vernon is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
Vernon is looking to improve his position but Alvarez isn't that keen on the idea.
Alvarez controlling the position easily from mount.
Vernon can't escape the position.
Vernon tries to hold on but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez wants to control the pace but Vernon is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Vernon tries to reverse the position but Alvarez maintains control.
Alvarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vernon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (5) vs (2) Vernon
Alvarez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vernon is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Vernon looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (7) vs (2) Vernon
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Vernon wants to control but Alvarez passes easily into half guard.
Alvarez is thwarting Vernon's attempts to control the position.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Vernon is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vernon avoid being mounted?
Vernon is looking to improve his position.
Alvarez wants to control but Vernon is keeping him busy.
Alvarez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Alvarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Vernon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vernon wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vernon wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Alvarez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (10) vs (2) Vernon#T11#
Vernon is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez prevents Vernon from getting the reversal.
Alvarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vernon is looking to escape. #T12#
Vernon is trying to escape the mount.
Alvarez controlling his opponent.
Vernon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vernon gets back to half guard.#T13#
Vernon is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vernon avoid being mounted?
Vernon is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez is pressing down on Vernon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vernon is holding on for now.
Vernon wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Vernon defends it.
Vernon works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Vernon pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
Vernon wants to sweep but no luck.
Vernon keeps trying to improve his position.
Alvarez stays in close to Vernon's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Tyler Alvarez 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: Bots de Garra 126     
Date:   Feb 18, 2024





180 cm
34 yrs
203 lbs



198 cm
31 yrs
292 lbs


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 27 wins and 21 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 6 losses; Wanderlei Rua!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Rua instigates a clinch.
Rua is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vernon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vernon prevents the takedown attempt.
Vernon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rua pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rua drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vernon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Isaac Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Rua.
Vernon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rua wants to counter with a clinch but Vernon pushes him away.#TD#
Vernon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rua is trying to defend but Vernon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (0) Rua
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.
Rua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vernon is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vernon 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.
Vernon tries to pass to full mount but Rua defends it. #T1#
Vernon is keen to just control but Rua is a slippery customer.
Rua tries to get to full guard but Vernon has control of the leg.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but Rua defending well.
Vernon performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Rua wants to get back to full guard.
Rua manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon forces his way into half guard.
Vernon trying to control the pace. #T3##SUB#
Vernon is working for a submission of some sort.
Rua moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vernon being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Vernon preventing the sweep.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Vernon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rua is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vernon looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Vernon postures up.
Rua keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
Vernon trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Vernon stopping the sweep attempt from Rua.#T6#
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard.
Vernon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've been hearing good reports from Vernon'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.
Rua trying to control the position.
Rua keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass. #T7#
Vernon stopping the sweep attempt from Rua.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rua gets back to full guard.
Vernon looking to sit in guard and control but Rua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (2) Rua
Vernon is trying to control the position but Rua postures up.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rua looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Vernon controls Rua momentarily but Rua frees himself.
Rua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vernon is keeping the position for now.
Rua stands and throws Vernon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (2) vs (5) Rua#SUB2#
Rua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vernon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vernon is looking for a sweep.#T9##SUB2#
Rua thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vernon is trying to control Rua's posture but Rua avoids it.
Rua is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Rua looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T10##SUB2#
Rua thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vernon wants to control but Rua postures up.
Rua tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vernon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vernon is pressing down on Rua's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T11#
Rua controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rua trying to control but Vernon is working from the bottom.
Rua trying to move into half guard but instead Vernon has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (4) vs (5) Rua
Vernon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (7) vs (5) Rua#SUB#
Vernon tries for a kimura but Rua is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Rua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rua keeps working.
Vernon is really struggling to control Rua but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rua sneaks back into half guard.
Vernon trying to control from half guard but Rua is working away.
Rua is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Vernon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rua is staying active underneath Vernon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rua is trying to control but can't.
Vernon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vernon wants to control but Rua is keeping him busy. #T14#
Vernon trying to mount his opponent but Rua defends it.
Rua controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vernon is trying to control. Rua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon wants to pass to mount but Rua is defending the position.
Rua wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
Isaac Vernon took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pulling Guard for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 124     
Date:   Feb 11, 2024





180 cm
34 yrs
203 lbs



183 cm
34 yrs
168 lbs


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 27 wins and 20 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 17 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vernon tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Vernon fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Vernon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alvarez sprawls well initially but Vernon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (0) Alvarez
Vernon trying to control from Alvarez's half guard. Alvarez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon content to stall in guard here.
Vernon stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.#T1#
Alvarez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vernon trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Vernon is proving a slippery customer.
Vernon advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (5) vs (0) Alvarez#T2#
Alvarez regains half guard.
Vernon trying to advance position but Alvarez counters by regaining guard.
Vernon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform us that Alvarez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vernon won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alvarez controls Vernon momentarily but Vernon frees himself. #T4#
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Vernon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (8) vs (0) Alvarez
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working. #T5#
Vernon wants to control for a moment but Alvarez uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Vernon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alvarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
Vernon is stalling here. Alvarez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vernon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Alvarez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vernon (8) vs (4) Alvarez
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vernon keeps working. #T6#
Vernon is trying to get back to half guard.
Vernon is working hard here to advance position.
Alvarez 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 Vernon's shoulder. That is not cool.
Vernon tries to buck Alvarez off but Alvarez is having none of it.
Vernon is being controlled here. #T7#
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alvarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alvarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vernon is trying to control Alvarez's posture but Alvarez avoids it.
Vernon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alvarez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T8#
Vernon won't allow Alvarez to pass to mount.
Alvarez is controlling the pace.
Vernon gets full guard.
Vernon wants to hit a sweep here but Alvarez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vernon there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (8) vs (7) Alvarez#T9#
Alvarez content just to control the position here.
Vernon is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Vernon'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.
Alvarez avoids the attempt from Vernon to control.
Alvarez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vernon tries to reverse the position but Alvarez maintains control.#T10#
Alvarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alvarez prevents Vernon from getting the reversal.
Alvarez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vernon working to try and regain half guard. #T11#
Alvarez controlling from the full mount.
Vernon tries to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Vernon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alvarez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vernon is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Vernon tries to lock up and control but Alvarez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vernon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vernon wants to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Vernon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alvarez controlling his opponent. #T13#
Vernon is trying desperately to improve position.
Vernon is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
Vernon wants to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Alvarez wants to control the pace but Vernon is squirming around nicely.
Vernon is looking to get to half guard.#T14#
Alvarez controlling the position easily from mount.
Vernon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vernon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vernon tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon wants to control the action here but instead Alvarez manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (8) vs (10) Alvarez

And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez wins on points by 10 to 8.
After winning the bout, Tyler Alvarez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 123     
Date:   Feb 07, 2024





180 cm
34 yrs
203 lbs



178 cm
34 yrs
188 lbs


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 27 wins and 19 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 61 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Vernon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vernon (4) vs (0) Petersen
Vernon working away.
Petersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petersen is not content to let Vernon control the position.
Vernon tries to move to mount but Petersen blocks the move with his legs.
Vernon working away.
Petersen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vernon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petersen is not content to let Vernon control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon is staying tight to Petersen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vernon's best efforts.#T1#
Petersen controlling the position for now.
Vernon 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.
Vernon trying to mount his opponent but Petersen defends it.
Petersen is looking to improve his position.
Petersen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petersen has control of Vernon's left arm, preventing Vernon from doing any damage.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vernon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Vernon won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petersen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (4) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vernon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there.
Vernon is trying to keep Petersen in close. #T3#
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Vernon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vernon is keeping the position for now.
Vernon is trying to keep Petersen in close.
Petersen preventing the sweep.
Vernon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen 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. #T4##SUB#
Vernon has his foot on Petersen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petersen works his way back into a safe position though.
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vernon keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Vernon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (6) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen is trying to keep Vernon in close.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vernon is one step ahead there. #T5#
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen managing to control the position.
Petersen is trying to keep Vernon in close.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Petersen is trying to keep Vernon in close. #T6#
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vernon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (6) vs (4) Petersen
Vernon working a defensive guard here.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vernon is keeping the position for now.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard. #T7#
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Vernon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vernon being controlled here, momentarily.
Petersen trying to control but Vernon is working from the bottom. #T8#
Vernon trying to control the position.
Vernon wants to improve his position but instead Petersen has moved into half guard.
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vernon is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Vernon is defending well.
Petersen passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (6) vs (7) Petersen#T9#
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Vernon regains half guard.#SUB2#
Petersen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Petersen trying to control from Vernon's half guard. Vernon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Petersen preventing the sweep.
Vernon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vernon trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petersen is pushing down on Vernon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vernon is fighting to maintain full guard but Petersen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vernon is looking to improve his position.
Vernon is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Petersen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Vernon is defending well.
Petersen is keen to just control but Vernon is a slippery customer.
Vernon trying to control but Petersen postures up.
Vernon is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Petersen is looking for a kimura here.
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.#T12#
Vernon is trying to control but can't.
Vernon is in trouble now - Petersen has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (6) vs (10) Petersen
Petersen tries to control but Vernon wriggling away.
Vernon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Vernon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vernon is concentrating on defense, preventing Petersen from advancing position.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Vernon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vernon is looking to control Petersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vernon avoid being mounted?
Petersen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Petersen tries to pass to full mount but Vernon defends it.
Petersen slows the pace down in half guard. #T14#
Petersen is stalling here. Vernon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Petersen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vernon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vernon (10) vs (10) Petersen
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vernon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vernon is thwarting Petersen's attempts to control the position.
Vernon is pressing down on Petersen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petersen is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Petersen is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Petersen gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Petersen wins on points by 11 to 10.
Conald Petersen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 122     
Date:   Feb 04, 2024





160 cm
32 yrs
145 lbs



180 cm
34 yrs
203 lbs


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 36 wins and 32 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 19 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vernon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vernon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Curls (0) vs (4) Vernon
You can see the frustration on Curls's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Curls is looking for a sweep.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls has one of Vernon's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T1#
Curls is looking for a sweep.
Vernon trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Curls is defending well.
Vernon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Vernon 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.#T2#
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Curls knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vernon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Curls is positioning himself well to prevent Vernon advancing to mount.
Vernon is pressing down on Curls's thigh, looking to free his foot. Curls is holding on for now.
Curls is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon is controlling the pace. #T4#
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Curls is looking to control Vernon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Curls avoid being mounted?#T5#
Vernon is trying to control. Curls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Curls trying to control from the bottom.
Vernon is pressing down on Curls's thigh, looking to free his foot. Curls is holding on for now.
Curls is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard.
Curls is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Curls is positioning himself well to prevent Vernon advancing to mount. #T6#
Vernon is looking to advance position but Curls won't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vernon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Curls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully. #T7#
Vernon preventing the sweep.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Vernon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vernon advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (7) Vernon
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working. #T8#
Curls sneaks back into half guard.
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Curls keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Curls moves into full guard.
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Vernon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (10) Vernon
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curls prevents Vernon from moving into mount. #T10#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Curls is trying to improve his position.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curls looks to move to half guard but instead Vernon has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (0) vs (12) Vernon#T11#
Vernon tries to control but Curls wriggling away.
Vernon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Curls is holding on tight. #SUB2#
Vernon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Curls is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Curls and Vernon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Curls wants to control but Vernon postures up.
Vernon controls the position.
Vernon tries to move to mount but Curls blocks the move with his legs. #T12#
Curls is looking for a sweep.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Vernon working away.
Curls is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vernon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vernon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Curls is not content to let Vernon control the position. #T13#
Vernon controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Vernon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Curls, who protects the arm well.
Curls is not content to let Vernon control the position. #T14#
Curls wants to control but Vernon postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls tries to buck Vernon off but Vernon is having none of it.
Vernon trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon wins on points by 12 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Isaac Vernon thanked Pulling Guard for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: Bots de Garra 121     
Date:   Jan 31, 2024





202 cm
37 yrs
265 lbs



180 cm
34 yrs
203 lbs


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 46 wins and 28 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vernon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Camara looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camara (0) vs (4) Vernon
Vernon trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara stops Vernon from passing to mount.
Camara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Camara 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.#SUB2#
Vernon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vernon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Vernon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Camara is looking for a sweep.
Vernon tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Camara wants to control but Vernon postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Vernon is trying to move to mount but Camara reverses beautifully and ends up in Vernon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (4) Vernon
Camara 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.
Camara wants to pass the guard but Vernon is keeping the position.
Camara sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vernon 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.#T3#
Camara wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Camara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Camara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vernon working a defensive guard but Camara passes into half guard.
Camara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Vernon tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg.
Vernon has a hand on Camara's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Camara takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (4) Vernon
Vernon is trying to escape the mount.
Camara controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Camara wants to control the pace but Vernon is squirming around nicely.
Vernon is trying desperately to improve position.
Vernon keeps trying to improve his position.
Vernon is trying to reverse the position but instead Camara has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Camara (8) vs (4) Vernon
Camara really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Vernon.#T6#
Vernon is trying to break free.
Camara trying to control momentarily.
Camara controlling well, preventing Vernon from escaping the position.
Camara controlling from the back.
Camara wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy.
Vernon turns into Camara and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (8) vs (6) Vernon
Camara looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vernon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T7#
Vernon is looking to advance position but Camara won't allow it. #SUB2#
Vernon is looking for a kimura but Camara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vernon to get the leverage.
Camara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vernon is trying to control. Camara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vernon is looking to advance position but Camara won't allow it.
Vernon is trying to control the action in half guard but Camara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vernon prevents Camara from improving his position.
Vernon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Camara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Vernon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Camara is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard.
Vernon is looking to advance position but Camara won't allow it.
Camara trying to hold on to Vernon's head to control him but Vernon postures up. #T9#
Vernon wants to free his trapped foot but Camara is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Camara keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Camara wants to get back to full guard.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working.
Camara is concentrating on defense, preventing Vernon from advancing position. #T10#
Vernon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Camara!
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (8) vs (9) Vernon
Vernon controlling the pace for now.
Camara is in all sorts of trouble here.
Camara gets back to half guard.
Vernon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vernon is trying to control the action in half guard but Camara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Camara tries to roll over but Vernon keeps him under control.
Vernon controlling the action here.
Camara gets back to full guard.
Vernon trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom. #T12#
Camara keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
Vernon postures up.
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camara pulls Vernon in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Vernon being controlled here momentarily.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully. #T14#
Camara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (10) vs (9) Vernon
Vernon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Camara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Camara's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (10) vs (13) Vernon
Vernon avoiding Camara 's attempts to control his hands.
Camara wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara is working hard here to advance position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon wins on points by 13 to 10.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Isaac Vernon waved his t-shirt featuring Pulling Guard's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 120     
Date:   Jan 28, 2024





180 cm
34 yrs
203 lbs



167 cm
35 yrs
146 lbs


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 24 wins and 19 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 20 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Judge shoots in for a takedown but Vernon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Vernon gets a clinch. #TD2#
Judge has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vernon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vernon (0) vs (4) Judge
Vernon wants to escape the position.
Vernon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Judge controlling the position well here. Vernon rolled but Judge kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon tries to roll but Judge sticks to his back.
Judge slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T1#
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Judge has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Judge keeps control of the position as Vernon tries to break free.
Judge is riding his opponent, not letting Vernon buck him off. #T2#
Vernon rolls, trying to escape but Judge keeps control of the position.
Judge has good solid back control here.
Vernon can't escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Vernon trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Judge's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Vernon trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Vernon right now.
Judge struggling to keep hold of the position. #T4#
Vernon can't escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Judge's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Vernon tries to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Judge trying to control momentarily.
Vernon trying to control the hands but Judge breaks the grip. #T5#
Vernon is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Judge trying to control momentarily.
Judge has the hooks in. Vernon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Vernon rolls, trying to escape but Judge keeps control of the position. #T6#
Vernon trying to control the hands but Judge breaks the grip.
Vernon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Judge is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Judge trying to control.
Vernon is in bad spot here.
Judge wants to control but Vernon manages to buck him off and is now in Judge's guard! Nice work there by Vernon!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (4) Judge
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Vernon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Judge's guard.
Well, if Vernon 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.
Vernon trying to control the action but Judge is working from the bottom.
Vernon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vernon wants to pass to mount but Judge is defending the position. #T8#
Vernon trying to control from half guard but Judge is working away.
Vernon passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (5) vs (4) Judge
Judge is looking for a sweep.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Judge keeps working.
Judge tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Judge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T9#
Vernon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Judge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Judge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vernon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vernon controlling the position from side mount.
Judge is not content to let Vernon control the position. #T10#
Judge is trying to get back to half guard.
Vernon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vernon moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Vernon (7) vs (4) Judge
Vernon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Vernon trying to control but Judge is having none of it.
Vernon controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Judge is controlling an arm, preventing Vernon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Vernon looking to control but Judge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vernon fails to advance to Judge's back. #T12#
Judge reaches up to try and control the position but Vernon seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Judge rolls and tries to escape and now Vernon has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (10) vs (4) Judge
Well,Vernon is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Will Vernon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Vernon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Vernon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Judge breaks Vernon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (10) vs (6) Judge#T13#
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Judge preventing the sweep.
Judge wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (12) vs (6) Judge
Judge is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard. #T14#
Vernon trying to control from Judge's half guard. Judge has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vernon passes into half guard.
Judge is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard.
Vernon wants to free his trapped foot but Judge is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judge is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
Isaac Vernon very nearly forgot to thank Pulling Guard amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 118     
Date:   Jan 21, 2024





188 cm
26 yrs
183 lbs



180 cm
34 yrs
203 lbs


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 19 wins and 21 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 18 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mesquita fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vernon avoids it really well and circles away.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mesquita tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vernon defends well and Mesquita ends up having to push Vernon into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesquita gets underhooks to prevent Vernon's takedown attempt. #TD#
Mesquita gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Vernon
Vernon trying to control here.
Vernon gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Mesquita 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.
Vernon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (2) Vernon#T1#
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vernon keeps trying to improve his position.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vernon trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mesquita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vernon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but instead Vernon has moved into half guard.
Mesquita is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard. #T2#
Vernon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but Mesquita defending well. #T3##SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Vernon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Vernon is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Mesquita has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Mesquita! He waited for his chance and took it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alexander Mesquita!

 

Event: Bots de Garra 117     
Date:   Jan 17, 2024





187 cm
32 yrs
216 lbs



180 cm
34 yrs
203 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 42 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Fiachna shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vernon is trying to defend but Fiachna finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Vernon
Fiachna is looking to advance position but Vernon won't allow it. #SUB#
Fiachna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vernon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Vernon defending well.
Vernon wants to improve his position but Fiachna is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Vernon is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Vernon gets back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Fiachna has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
Vernon looking for a sweep. Not yet Vernon, not yet.
Vernon working a defensive guard but Fiachna passes into half guard.
Fiachna is trying to control the action in half guard but Vernon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fiachna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vernon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vernon trying to control from the bottom.
Fiachna is keen to just control but Vernon is a slippery customer.#T2#
Vernon is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiachna is looking to advance position but Vernon won't allow it.
Well, if Fiachna 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.
Vernon wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vernon keeps working. #T3#
Vernon gets back to full guard.
Vernon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Vernon keeps him under control.
Vernon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vernon is thwarting Fiachna's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Fiachna regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fiachna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fiachna controls Vernon momentarily but Vernon frees himself. #SUB#
Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vernon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vernon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vernon content to stall in guard here.
Fiachna has control of Vernon's left arm, preventing Vernon from doing any damage. #T5#
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (4) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon pulls Fiachna in to control the position.
Vernon is trying to keep Fiachna in close. #SUB2#
Fiachna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vernon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiachna has managed to get both his arms back between Vernon's legs - danger averted.#T6#
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
Fiachna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiachna passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (7) vs (2) Vernon#SUB#
Fiachna wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vernon, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Vernon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Fiachna is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiachna is really struggling to control Vernon but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T8#
Fiachna working away.
Fiachna wants to control but Vernon is keeping him busy.
Vernon is holding Fiachna down, trying to stall.
You can see the frustration on Vernon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vernon is looking to reverse the position.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Vernon is working from the bottom. #T9#
Vernon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vernon tries to get to full guard but Fiachna has control of the leg.
Fiachna is keen to just control but Vernon is a slippery customer.
Vernon wants to control but Fiachna passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (10) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon being controlled for a moment.
Vernon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fiachna wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10##SUB#
Fiachna goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vernon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fiachna's guard! Nice work there by Vernon!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (10) vs (4) Vernon
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Fiachna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vernon is aware though and is defending well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fiachna holds on and takes a little breather.
Vernon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vernon trying to control the action but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Vernon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fiachna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11#
Vernon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (10) vs (7) Vernon
Vernon is looking to work his way around to Fiachna's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vernon trying to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna wants to control but Vernon is having none of it.#T12#
Fiachna can't escape the position.
Fiachna prevents Vernon from taking his back.
Vernon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiachna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vernon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T13#
Fiachna is trying to escape the mount.
Vernon trying to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Vernon looking to take Fiachna's back but Fiachna rolls and after a scramble, Fiachna ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Fiachna to escape a tricky position.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (12) vs (7) Vernon
Fiachna is looking to advance position but Vernon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (12) vs (11) Vernon#T14#
Vernon wants to take Fiachna's back here but Fiachna is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fiachna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vernon wants to take Fiachna's back here but Fiachna is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fiachna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fiachna is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
After winning the bout, Darragh Fiachna thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 116     
Date:   Jan 14, 2024





180 cm
34 yrs
203 lbs



178 cm
33 yrs
157 lbs


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 24 wins and 16 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 32 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kamenev closes the distance and clinches.
Kamenev is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Vernon pulls guard effortlessly.
Kamenev 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.
Vernon trying to control the position here.
Vernon working a defensive guard here.
Vernon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon controls Kamenev momentarily but Kamenev frees himself.
Vernon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (0) vs (3) Kamenev#T1#
Vernon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Vernon is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vernon tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Vernon'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.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Vernon's face as Kamenev controls the position.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Vernon is working away.
Vernon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vernon is working hard here to advance position.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Vernon is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Vernon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kamenev's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kamenev! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Vernon has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivan Kamenev!
A very excited looking Ivan Kamenev 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: Bots de Garra 115     
Date:   Jan 10, 2024





180 cm
34 yrs
203 lbs



197 cm
29 yrs
248 lbs


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 23 wins and 16 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Katelynn Arby!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arby looks for a takedown but Vernon sprawls well.#TD#
Arby gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vernon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (0) Arby
Vernon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arby is keeping the position for now.
Arby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arby pulls Vernon in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arby wants to hit a sweep here but Vernon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Arby there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (5) vs (0) Arby
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vernon tries to take his opponent's back but Arby turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (5) vs (2) Arby#T1#
Vernon trying to keep a closed guard but Arby is proving a slippery customer.
Arby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vernon is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Vernon'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.
Arby is looking to advance position but Vernon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vernon (9) vs (2) Arby
Vernon avoids the attempt from Arby to control.#T2#
Vernon controlling his opponent.
Vernon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Arby tries to hold on but Vernon postures up.#T3#
Arby is trying desperately to improve position.
Vernon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Vernon working for a submission but Arby is keeping him at bay.
Vernon looking to control but Arby is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arby tries to hold on but Vernon pushes him away.
Vernon wants to control the pace but Arby is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Vernon controlling the position easily from mount.
Vernon tries to control but Arby wriggling away.
Vernon tries to take Arby's back but instead Arby uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Vernon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (12) vs (2) Arby#T5#
Vernon looking to control but Arby is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arby stops Vernon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Vernon tries to take his opponent's back but Arby turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (12) vs (4) Arby
Arby postures up. #T6#
Arby wants to pass the guard but Vernon is keeping the position.
Vernon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vernon wants to sweep here but Arby controlling him for the moment.
Arby looking to sit in guard and control but Vernon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (14) vs (4) Arby
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arby swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Vernon stands and throws Arby's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (17) vs (4) Arby
Arby is not content to let Vernon control the position.
What's Arby going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SUB#
Vernon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Arby rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vernon's guard! Nice work there by Arby!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (17) vs (6) Arby#T8#
Arby wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon wants to hit a sweep here but Arby passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vernon there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (17) vs (9) Arby
Vernon prevents Arby from taking his back.
Vernon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Vernon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arby pulls his head out easily.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Arby is trying to control the action in half guard but Vernon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Vernon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arby pulls his head out easily.
Arby looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vernon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Arby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Arby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vernon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Arby wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon trying to control the position.
Arby won't allow Vernon to sweep him here.
Vernon is trying to control the position but Arby postures up.
Arby trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vernon is looking to sweep but instead, Arby has passed into half guard. #T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vernon wants to sweep but Arby has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (17) vs (12) Arby
Vernon wants to control but Arby postures up.
Vernon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (19) vs (12) Arby
Arby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vernon is working away from the top position though.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Arby is defending well.
Arby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T12#
Vernon trying to control but Arby is working from the bottom.
Arby keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
Arby working a defensive guard here.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Arby is keeping the position.#T13#
Arby is trying to keep Vernon in close.
Arby keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Arby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Arby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vernon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (19) vs (14) Arby
Arby stopping the sweep attempt from Vernon.#T14#
Vernon can't keep his opponent in guard - Arby advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Arby wants to free his trapped foot but Vernon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vernon has a hand on Arby's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Arby takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (19) vs (17) Arby
Vernon is trying to escape the mount.
Arby trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arby fails to take his opponent's back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon takes the fight on points by 19 to 17.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Isaac Vernon waved his t-shirt featuring Pulling Guard's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 114     
Date:   Jan 07, 2024





180 cm
34 yrs
203 lbs



190 cm
32 yrs
207 lbs


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 22 wins and 16 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Gracie has Vernon pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Vernon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Gracie pulls guard successfully.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Vernon is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Vernon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie is doing well to control the position and prevent Vernon from advancing to side control.
Vernon controlling the pace.
Gracie trying to hold on to Vernon's head to control him but Vernon postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it. #T1#
Vernon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vernon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vernon stalling.
Vernon 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.
Vernon trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Vernon seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Vernon tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vernon looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Vernon won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
Vernon trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Vernon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Still in half guard, Vernon seems content to control.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Vernon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vernon trying to advance position but Gracie counters by regaining guard.
Vernon won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Gracie controlling Vernon's posture.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Gracie seems keen to control Vernon's posture.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Vernon looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Vernon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vernon trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Vernon passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (3) vs (0) Gracie#SUB#
Vernon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T7#
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vernon trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie trying to remain calm as Vernon controls from the top position.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Vernon trying to control the position but Gracie is working away. #T8#
Vernon working away.
Vernon tries to advance position but instead Gracie slips a leg back in to half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie trying to control but Vernon postures up. #T9#
Vernon trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well. #SUB#
Vernon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie trying to hold on to Vernon's head to control him but Vernon postures up. #SUB#
Vernon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Vernon trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it. #T10#
Gracie is looking to control Vernon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Gracie is positioning himself well to prevent Vernon advancing to mount.
Still in half guard, Vernon seems content to control.
Vernon prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Vernon wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Vernon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vernon looking to pass the guard.
Vernon is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#T12#
Vernon looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (3) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie won't allow Vernon to sweep him here.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Vernon is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T13#
Vernon wants to improve his position but instead Gracie has moved into half guard.
Vernon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Vernon actively working from the bottom here.
Vernon tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Vernon is having none of it. #T14#
Vernon is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie trying to control the action but Vernon is working from the bottom.
Gracie is thwarting Vernon's attempts to control the position.
Vernon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vernon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie pushes down on Vernon's leg and manages to get into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Isaac Vernon made sure to mention his sponsor, Pulling Guard in his post fight interview.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 113     
Date:   Jan 03, 2024





165 cm
30 yrs
145 lbs



180 cm
34 yrs
203 lbs


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 52 wins and 39 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vernon enables Toehold to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vernon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Vernon
Toehold won't allow Vernon to sweep him here.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Toehold content to stall in guard here.
Vernon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Vernon.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Vernon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Toehold slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Vernon
Vernon is looking for a sweep.
Toehold is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon is trying to get back to half guard.
Toehold working away.
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. #T2#
Vernon tries to buck Toehold off but Toehold is having none of it.
Vernon is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it.
Vernon is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Toehold is staying active.
Vernon is holding Toehold down, trying to stall.
Vernon tries to bench press Toehold off him but Toehold keeps the position.
Toehold working away.
Vernon tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Vernon is not content to let Toehold control the position.
Vernon is looking to reverse the position.
Vernon is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it.
Vernon is looking for a sweep.
Toehold has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (7) vs (0) Vernon#T4#
Vernon tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vernon is looking to improve his position but Toehold isn't that keen on the idea.
Toehold is looking to work his way around to Vernon's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vernon wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (10) vs (0) Vernon
Vernon tries to break free.
Vernon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Toehold has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vernon's body. #T5#
Toehold is hanging on to Vernon's back as he tries to escape.
Vernon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vernon trying to control but not successfully.
Toehold controlling the position well here. Vernon rolled but Toehold kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T6#
Toehold controlling well, preventing Vernon from escaping the position.
Vernon is still trying to improve position.
Vernon wants to control his opponent's hands but Toehold gets his hands free.
Vernon is trying to break free.
Vernon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Toehold's guard. Nice work there by Vernon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (10) vs (2) Vernon
Toehold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (12) vs (2) Vernon#T7#
Toehold passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (15) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Toehold's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Toehold is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Toehold manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (18) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T8#
Toehold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vernon is trying to escape the mount.
Vernon tries to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Vernon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toehold wants to control the pace but Vernon is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Vernon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (18) vs (4) Vernon
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Vernon trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Toehold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vernon is one step ahead there. #T10#
Vernon trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Vernon looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (20) vs (4) Vernon
Vernon is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up.
Vernon wants to sweep but no luck.
Toehold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vernon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T11##SUB2#
Vernon is looking for a triangle but Toehold pushes his legs off easily.
Vernon trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Vernon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Toehold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Toehold stays in close to Vernon's body and controls the position. #T12#
Vernon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon is pulling down on Toehold's head. It's preventing any offense from Toehold, at least for the moment.
Vernon 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.#T13#
Vernon controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
Toehold pushing down on Vernon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vernon is trying to get back to full guard.
Toehold seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Vernon gets back to full guard.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vernon working for submissions but it's allowed Toehold to get to half guard.
Vernon wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
Our winner, Tommy Toehold, 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: Bots de Garra 112     
Date:   Dec 31, 2023





195 cm
34 yrs
225 lbs



180 cm
34 yrs
203 lbs


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 39 wins and 18 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vernon.
Isaac Vernon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vernon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bandito pinned against the ropes. Bandito gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bandito tries to counter with a takedown but Vernon is quick to defend against it.
Vernon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bandito as he avoids it easily.
Bandito attempts a counter takedown but Vernon avoids it well and moves away.
Enamorado Bandito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Vernon.#TD2#
Vernon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bandito on his heels. He'll look to pass Bandito's guard now, I'm sure.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Vernon
Bandito trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito'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.
Bandito pulls Vernon in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1##SUB#
Bandito has his feet on Vernon's thighs here. He's pushed Vernon 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! Vernon screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enamorado Bandito!
A relieved looking Enamorado Bandito 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: Bots de Garra 111     
Date:   Dec 27, 2023





180 cm
34 yrs
203 lbs



187 cm
32 yrs
216 lbs


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 21 wins and 14 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 39 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Fiachna gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Vernon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fiachna has his hands on Vernon's head, controlling the position.
Fiachna trying to control the position.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vernon is working hard here to advance position.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna looking to control.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiachna seems keen to control Vernon's posture.#T2#
Vernon pushing down on Fiachna's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.
Vernon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Fiachna reverses the position - he's now on top in Vernon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (2) Fiachna
Vernon is trying to control the position but Fiachna postures up.
Vernon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fiachna is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've been hearing good reports from Vernon'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.
Vernon working a defensive guard but Fiachna manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (2) vs (5) Fiachna
Fiachna wants to control but Vernon is keeping him busy. #T3#
Vernon wants to control but Fiachna postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Vernon is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Fiachna swings around for an armbar but Vernon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fiachna's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (4) vs (5) Fiachna
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.
Vernon stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.#T4#
Vernon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vernon won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here.
Fiachna seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fiachna trying to keep a closed guard but Vernon is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Vernon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Vernon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (7) vs (5) Fiachna
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard.
Fiachna is trying to control Vernon's posture but Vernon avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Vernon stalls from top position.#T6#
Fiachna can't do much from the bottom here.
Vernon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fiachna is not content to let Vernon control the position.
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working. #T7#
Fiachna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vernon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fiachna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vernon tries to advance to mount but Fiachna denies him.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna is trying to improve his position.
Vernon advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Vernon (9) vs (5) Fiachna
Vernon controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Vernon looking to control but Fiachna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Vernon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fiachna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiachna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiachna is trying to escape the mount but Vernon keeps good control and instead manages to take Fiachna's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (12) vs (5) Fiachna#T9##SUB#
Vernon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Fiachna wants to escape the position.
Fiachna staying busy and making it hard for Vernon to control.
Vernon wants to control but Fiachna manages to buck him off and is now in Vernon's guard! Nice work there by Fiachna!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (12) vs (7) Fiachna
Vernon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vernon pulls Fiachna in close to his closed guard and prevents Fiachna from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vernon controls Fiachna momentarily but Fiachna frees himself. #T10#
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Vernon working for a triangle but Fiachna defends it easily. #SUB2#
Fiachna drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vernon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fiachna has Vernon in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (14) vs (7) Fiachna
Fiachna controls Vernon momentarily but Vernon frees himself. #T11#
Fiachna wants to sweep here but Vernon controlling him for the moment.
Fiachna looking to control.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Vernon passes Fiachna's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fiachna is trying to maintain the position but Vernon is very close to passing his half guard.
Vernon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fiachna gets full guard.#T12#
Vernon passes Fiachna's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but Fiachna defending well.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Vernon keeps him under control.
Vernon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiachna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon is thwarting Fiachna's attempts to control the position.
Vernon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiachna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T13#
Fiachna trying to hold on to Vernon's head to control him but Vernon postures up.
Vernon passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (17) vs (7) Fiachna
Vernon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fiachna's legs.
Fiachna manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (17) vs (9) Fiachna
Vernon won't allow Fiachna to pass to mount.
Vernon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fiachna is thwarting Vernon's attempts to control the position.
Vernon is refusing to be controlled, as Fiachna sits in half guard. #T14#
Fiachna is stalling here. Vernon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fiachna seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vernon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vernon (21) vs (9) Fiachna
Fiachna seems a little lost for a moment, as Vernon dominates the positioning.
Fiachna sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vernon is taking a breather. Fiachna 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.
Fiachna regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon takes the fight on points by 21 to 9.
Isaac Vernon made sure to mention his sponsor, Pulling Guard in his post fight interview.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 110     
Date:   Dec 24, 2023





180 cm
30 yrs
195 lbs



180 cm
33 yrs
203 lbs


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 21 wins and 30 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Laitila tries to sprawl but Vernon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon is looking to pass Laitila's guard but actually Laitila recovers to full guard.
Laitila keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
Vernon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laitila keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon won't allow Laitila to sweep him here. #SUB#
Laitila working for a triangle but Vernon defends it easily. #T1#
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laitila is pulling down on Vernon's head. It's preventing any offense from Vernon, at least for the moment.
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Vernon pushing down on Laitila's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Vernon uses his free foot to push down on Laitila's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Laitila.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (5) Vernon
Vernon is looking to work his way around to Laitila's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vernon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laitila is looking to escape.
Vernon fails to advance to Laitila's back. #T3#
Vernon prevents Laitila from getting the reversal.
Vernon controlling the pace for now.
Vernon looking to control but Laitila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vernon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laitila haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Vernon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Laitila is now in Vernon's guard. A big mistake from Vernon there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (5) Vernon
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Vernon wants to sweep but no luck.
Laitila showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vernon wants to sweep but no luck.
Laitila is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vernon looking for a sweep. Not yet Vernon, not yet. #T5#
Vernon is still trying to improve position.
Laitila slips nicely into half guard.
Vernon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T6#
Laitila wants to pass to mount but Vernon is defending the position.
Laitila wants to control but Vernon is keeping him busy.
Vernon is trying to get back to full guard.
Laitila wants to take a breather but Vernon is having none of it.
Laitila controlling the pace. #T7#
Laitila tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vernon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.
Vernon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vernon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vernon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon wants to hit a sweep here but Laitila passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vernon there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (5) Vernon
Vernon is working to get back to half guard.
Laitila tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vernon can't escape the position.
Laitila avoids the attempt from Vernon to control.#T9#
Vernon is looking to improve his position but Laitila isn't that keen on the idea.
Vernon is trying to escape the mount but Laitila keeps good control and instead manages to take Vernon's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (8) vs (5) Vernon
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Vernon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Vernon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Vernon tries to roll over but Laitila keeps him under control.
Vernon wants to control but Laitila is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laitila is trying to control. Vernon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laitila passes into side control, despite Vernon's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (11) vs (5) Vernon
Laitila taking a breather here. #T11#
Vernon is looking to regain half guard here but Laitila keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Laitila tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Vernon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vernon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laitila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
Laitila wants to control but Vernon is keeping him busy.
Vernon tries to bench press Laitila off him but Laitila keeps the position.
Laitila is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Laitila working away.#T13#
Laitila controlling the position from side mount.
Laitila is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon is looking for a sweep.
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vernon keeps working.
Laitila is really struggling to control Vernon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Laitila working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T14#
Laitila happy to just control the position for now.
Vernon is looking for a sweep.
Laitila trying to control the position but Vernon is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 108     
Date:   Dec 17, 2023





193 cm
25 yrs
245 lbs



180 cm
33 yrs
203 lbs


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 46 wins and 17 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Vernon has Schaubi up against the ropes in a clinch. #TD2#
Schaubi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Vernon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Schaubi to the mat. Schaubi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schaubi (0) vs (2) Vernon
Schaubi trying to control the position.
Schaubi pulls Vernon in to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vernon won't allow Schaubi to sweep him here.
Vernon trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Schaubi wants to control the position but Vernon says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon tries to pass to full mount but Schaubi defends it.
Schaubi wants to get back to full guard.
Schaubi is not content to let Vernon control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Schaubi tries to get to full guard but Vernon has control of the leg.
Vernon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schaubi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vernon is trying to control the action in half guard but Schaubi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schaubi is trying to get back to full guard.
Schaubi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vernon is working away from the top position though.
Vernon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Schaubi trying to control but Vernon postures up.
Schaubi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Schaubi manages to get to full guard.
Vernon preventing the sweep.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
Vernon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vernon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
Schaubi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schaubi 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.
Vernon content to stall in guard here.
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schaubi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Schaubi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vernon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (2) Vernon
Schaubi wants to pass the guard but Vernon is keeping the position.
Schaubi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Vernon working for a triangle but Schaubi defends it easily.
Schaubi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (5) vs (2) Vernon
Schaubi trying to control the position but Vernon is working away. #T5##SUB#
Schaubi tries for a kimura but Vernon is defending well.
Vernon can't do much from the bottom here.
Vernon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vernon tries to roll over but Schaubi keeps him under control.
Schaubi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Vernon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schaubi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vernon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schaubi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Schaubi wants to control but Vernon is keeping him busy.
Vernon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Schaubi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T7#
Vernon tries to roll over but Schaubi keeps him under control.
Schaubi tries to pass to full mount but Vernon defends it.
Schaubi is trying to control the action in half guard but Vernon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schaubi stalling.
Vernon trying to control from the bottom. #T8#
Schaubi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schaubi is thwarting Vernon's attempts to control the position.
Schaubi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vernon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schaubi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9##SUB2#
Vernon actively working from the bottom here.
Schaubi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vernon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vernon trying to control but Schaubi postures up. #SUB2#
Vernon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vernon wants to improve his position but Schaubi is controlling well. #T10#
Schaubi is trying to control. Vernon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schaubi is looking to advance position but Vernon won't allow it.
Vernon is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Schaubi 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.
Vernon moves into full guard. #T11#
Schaubi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vernon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schaubi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (5) vs (4) Vernon
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully. #T12#
Schaubi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vernon advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vernon in particular looking to stall.
Vernon trying to control from half guard but Schaubi is working away.
Schaubi trying to hold on to Vernon's head to control him but Vernon postures up. #T13#
Vernon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schaubi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schaubi is not content to let Vernon control the position.
Vernon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schaubi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vernon trying to control from half guard but Schaubi is working away. #T14#
Schaubi is trying to get back to full guard.
Schaubi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard.
Schaubi trying to control the position. #SUB#
Schaubi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vernon has passed into half guard!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Schaubi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Abu Schaubi retains his super heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Abu Schaubi gave a big smile as he said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 107     
Date:   Dec 13, 2023





183 cm
33 yrs
168 lbs



180 cm
33 yrs
203 lbs


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 30 wins and 12 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Vernon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alvarez (0) vs (4) Vernon
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez regains half guard.
Alvarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vernon is working away from the top position though.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well.
Alvarez manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Vernon preventing the sweep.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alvarez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez is trying to hold Vernon in close to prevent damage but Vernon has managed to pass into half guard.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alvarez keeping control of the position.
Vernon trying to mount his opponent but Alvarez defends it.
Alvarez trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Vernon wants to take a breather but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vernon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (0) vs (7) Vernon
Vernon looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vernon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Alvarez is holding on tight.
Vernon tries to control but Alvarez wriggling away.
Vernon wants to control but instead Alvarez manages to regain half guard. #T4#
Alvarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alvarez.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez trying to control the position.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard. #T5#
Vernon 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.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Vernon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vernon keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Vernon passes Alvarez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vernon wants to free his trapped foot but Alvarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vernon is trying to control. Alvarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vernon controlling the action here.
Alvarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vernon is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vernon is pressing down on Alvarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alvarez is holding on for now.
Alvarez wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alvarez is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard.
Vernon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Vernon 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.#T9##SUB2#
Vernon is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Alvarez as he works his way to full guard.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving. #T10#
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Alvarez pulls Vernon in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Vernon is proving a slippery customer.
Alvarez controlling the position.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T11#
Vernon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (0) vs (10) Vernon
Alvarez is looking to reverse the position.
Vernon trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T12#
Vernon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vernon trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Vernon tries to move to mount but Alvarez blocks the move with his legs.
Vernon trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Vernon wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Vernon 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 Alvarez's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Vernon tries for a kimura but Alvarez is defending well.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Alvarez trying to remain calm as Vernon controls from the top position.
Vernon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Alvarez's legs.
Vernon works to advance to full mount. Alvarez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alvarez (0) vs (12) Vernon
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon wins on points by 12 to 0.
Isaac Vernon gave a mention to Pulling Guard in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: Bots de Garra 106     
Date:   Dec 10, 2023





180 cm
33 yrs
203 lbs



188 cm
26 yrs
183 lbs


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 19 wins and 12 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mesquita is defended easily by Vernon.#TD2#
Mesquita scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vernon (0) vs (4) Mesquita
Vernon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mesquita is pressing down on Vernon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vernon is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vernon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Vernon'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.
Vernon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vernon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (4) Mesquita#T1#
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vernon won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here.
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (6) Mesquita
Mesquita won't allow Vernon to sweep him here.
Vernon wants to control but Mesquita passes easily into half guard.
Vernon wants to control but Mesquita passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (2) vs (9) Mesquita#T2#
Vernon is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vernon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vernon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mesquita laying and praying for a moment but Vernon takes advantage and regains half guard.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Vernon is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Vernon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vernon controlling the position for now.
Mesquita passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (2) vs (12) Mesquita
Mesquita can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vernon is looking to escape.
Vernon tries to lock up and control but Mesquita gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Vernon can't escape the position.
Vernon is squirming around, avoiding Mesquita's attempts to control the action.
Vernon working to try and regain half guard.
Mesquita avoids the attempt from Vernon to control.
Vernon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (4) vs (12) Mesquita
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving. #T5#
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Vernon preventing the sweep.
Vernon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mesquita's guard.
Vernon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (7) vs (12) Mesquita
Vernon wants to control the pace but Mesquita is squirming around nicely.
Vernon prevents Mesquita from getting the reversal.#T6#
Mesquita felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mesquita prevents Vernon from taking his back.
Vernon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mesquita sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vernon is looking to advance position but Mesquita won't allow it.
Vernon is trying to control. Mesquita wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Mesquita is looking to get back to full guard here but Vernon has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (10) vs (12) Mesquita
Vernon wants to take a breather but Mesquita manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Vernon.
Mesquita has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vernon has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (13) vs (12) Mesquita
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesquita keeps working. #T8#
Mesquita manages to get back to half guard.
Mesquita wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well.
Vernon wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy.
Mesquita won't allow Vernon to pass to mount. #SUB#
Vernon 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##SUB#
Vernon is looking for a kimura here.
Vernon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T10#
Vernon passes Mesquita's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon is stalling here. Mesquita is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vernon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mesquita has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vernon (13) vs (16) Mesquita
Vernon is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Mesquita tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mesquita has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mesquita laying and praying for a moment but Vernon takes advantage and regains half guard.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vernon keeps working. #T11#
Vernon is looking to improve his position.
Vernon is working hard here to advance position.
Vernon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vernon trying to control the position.
Mesquita won't allow Vernon to sweep him here. #T12#
Vernon trying to control the position.
Mesquita sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vernon's guard. #SUB2#
Mesquita is working for a kimura but Vernon is defending it quite comfortably.
Vernon trying to control from the bottom.
Vernon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vernon wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment.
Mesquita passes Vernon's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T13#
Vernon is looking for a sweep. Mesquita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mesquita tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vernon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mesquita keeps trying to improve his position.
Mesquita trying to control from Vernon's half guard. Vernon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mesquita is fighting to break Vernon's control of his arms but Vernon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Vernon wants to sweep but no luck.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mesquita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vernon dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (15) vs (16) Mesquita#SUB2#
Mesquita isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vernon stacks Mesquita 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 Vernon!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (18) vs (16) Mesquita
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Vernon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mesquita, who protects the arm well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon takes the fight on points by 18 to 16.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Isaac Vernon waved his t-shirt featuring Pulling Guard's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 104     
Date:   Dec 06, 2023





163 cm
33 yrs
142 lbs



180 cm
33 yrs
203 lbs


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 8 wins and 21 losses; Kastav Kvinchal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Vernon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kvinchal's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kvinchal (0) vs (2) Vernon
Kvinchal trying to control the position.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kvinchal is keeping the position for now.
Kvinchal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kvinchal trying to control but Vernon postures up.
Kvinchal is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Kvinchal is defending well. #T1#
Kvinchal is trying to get back to full guard.
Vernon trying to control the pace.
Vernon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kvinchal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kvinchal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kvinchal isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vernon stacks Kvinchal 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 Vernon!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kvinchal (0) vs (5) Vernon
Kvinchal stops Vernon from passing to mount. #T2#
Vernon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kvinchal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vernon controlling the action here.
It looks like Vernon 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.
Kvinchal is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Vernon trying to mount his opponent but Kvinchal defends it.
Vernon is trying to control the action in half guard but Kvinchal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Kvinchal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kvinchal is looking to control Vernon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kvinchal avoid being mounted?
Kvinchal wants to get back to full guard.
Vernon passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kvinchal (0) vs (8) Vernon
Vernon takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kvinchal (0) vs (11) Vernon#T4##SUB2#
Vernon has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kvinchal has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Kvinchal's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Vernon biding his time, looking for the opening.
Vernon trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Vernon looking for the choke but no joy. #T5#
Vernon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kvinchal's body.
Kvinchal staying busy and making it hard for Vernon to control.
Vernon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vernon biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kvinchal turns into Vernon and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kvinchal (2) vs (11) Vernon#T6#
Kvinchal postures up.
Vernon keeping full guard, as Kvinchal tries to pass.
Vernon looking for a sweep. Not yet Vernon, not yet.
Kvinchal wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Kvinchal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kvinchal lying in Vernon's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Vernon decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Kvinchal taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isaac Vernon!
Isaac Vernon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 103     
Date:   Dec 03, 2023





168 cm
40 yrs
145 lbs



180 cm
33 yrs
203 lbs


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 52 wins and 55 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vernon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon is pressing down on Archer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Archer is holding on for now.
Archer trying to control but Vernon postures up. #T1#
Vernon is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well.
Archer trying to control here.
Vernon passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Vernon
Archer 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.#T2#
Archer keeps Vernon under control for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon trying to control the position but Archer is working away.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vernon has knee on belly momentarily but Archer bucks him off and regains half guard. #T3#
Vernon trying to control from half guard but Archer is working away.
Vernon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Archer trying to control the position.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Vernon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (8) Vernon
Archer is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Vernon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Archer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vernon trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer is trying to control Vernon's posture but Vernon avoids it. #T5#
Archer tries to buck Vernon off but Vernon is having none of it.
Vernon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Archer's legs.
Archer is not content to let Vernon control the position.
Archer is looking to regain half guard here but Vernon keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vernon wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Vernon swings around for an armbar but Archer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vernon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (8) Vernon
Vernon wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Vernon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Archer preventing the sweep.
Vernon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Archer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vernon trying to control here.
Archer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vernon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Vernon is holding on to half guard well.
Archer prevents Vernon from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Archer works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (8) Vernon
Vernon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (8) vs (8) Vernon
Vernon is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T9#
Archer trying to control.
Vernon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Archer tries to keep control of the position but Vernon is staying busy.
Vernon tries to escape the position.
Vernon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T10#
Vernon turns into Archer and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (8) vs (10) Vernon
Archer keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Vernon pushes down on Archer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Vernon is very close to passing his half guard.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Archer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T11#
Vernon works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (13) Vernon
Vernon wants to control the pace but Archer is squirming around nicely.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vernon avoids the attempt from Archer to control.#T12#
Archer is trying to escape the mount but Vernon keeps good control and instead manages to take Archer's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (8) vs (16) Vernon
Vernon is looking to control Archer but Archer is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Vernon slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB2#
Vernon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Vernon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Archer right now. #T13##SUB2#
Vernon is looking for the choke from the back position but Archer is controlling his hands well.
Vernon trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Vernon is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Vernon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Archer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Vernon controls the position.
Archer staying busy and making it hard for Vernon to control. #T14##SUB2#
Vernon tightening his grip on Archer, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Archer 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 Vernon gets his way!
Vernon trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Archer right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon wins on points by 16 to 8.
After winning the bout, Isaac Vernon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 102     
Date:   Dec 01, 2023





180 cm
33 yrs
203 lbs



186 cm
38 yrs
199 lbs


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 17 wins and 11 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 20 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vernon shoots for a double leg takedown but Ziyaeddin sprawls well. He's pushed Vernon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Ziyaeddin clinches with his opponent.
Vernon goes for a takedown attempt but Ziyaeddin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vernon closes the distance and clinches up with Ziyaeddin, looking for a takedown. Vernon pushes Ziyaeddin against the ropes but Ziyaeddin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ziyaeddin wants to counter with a clinch but Vernon pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Vernon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vernon with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Ziyaeddin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ziyaeddin.
Vernon 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.#TD2#
Ziyaeddin jumps guard.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziyaeddin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ziyaeddin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vernon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control the position but Vernon postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ziyaeddin's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1#
Ziyaeddin is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vernon controlling the action here.
Vernon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (3) vs (0) Ziyaeddin
Vernon wants to control the action but instead Ziyaeddin gets a body lock and reverses into Vernon's guard! Nice work!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (3) vs (2) Ziyaeddin
Vernon is trying to control the position but Ziyaeddin postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon has control of Ziyaeddin's left arm, preventing Ziyaeddin from doing any damage.
Vernon working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Vernon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ziyaeddin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vernon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ziyaeddin wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ziyaeddin slips nicely into half guard.
Vernon manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Ziyaeddin wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vernon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vernon trying to keep a closed guard but Ziyaeddin is proving a slippery customer.
Vernon wants to sweep but no luck.
Vernon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ziyaeddin controls the pace.#SUB#
Vernon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ziyaeddin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Vernon pulls Ziyaeddin in to control the position.
Ziyaeddin wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon wants to sweep here but Ziyaeddin controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Vernon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Ziyaeddin from controlling successfully. #T5#
Vernon trying to keep a closed guard but Ziyaeddin is proving a slippery customer.
Vernon looking to control but Ziyaeddin passes into half guard.
Ziyaeddin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vernon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vernon trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vernon is not content to let Ziyaeddin control the position.#T6#
Vernon tries to roll over but Ziyaeddin keeps him under control.
Vernon manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Vernon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ziyaeddin defends well.
Ziyaeddin wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Ziyaeddin postures up. #T7#
Ziyaeddin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vernon's guard.
Ziyaeddin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vernon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ziyaeddin content to stall in guard here. #T8#
Ziyaeddin won't allow Vernon to sweep him here. #SUB#
Vernon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ziyaeddin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vernon keeping full guard, as Ziyaeddin tries to pass.
Ziyaeddin is looking to pass into half guard but Vernon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vernon is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (5) vs (2) Ziyaeddin
Vernon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (8) vs (2) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin 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.
Ziyaeddin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Vernon's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T9#
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vernon trying to mount his opponent but Ziyaeddin defends it.
Vernon is keen to just control but Ziyaeddin is a slippery customer.
Vernon prevents Ziyaeddin from improving his position.
Vernon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ziyaeddin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10#
Ziyaeddin manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Ziyaeddin working for a triangle but Vernon defends it easily.
Vernon slips nicely into half guard.#T11#
Vernon works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (11) vs (2) Ziyaeddin#SUB#
Vernon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ziyaeddin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vernon's guard! Nice work there by Ziyaeddin!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (11) vs (4) Ziyaeddin
Vernon looking for a sweep. Not yet Vernon, not yet.
Vernon working a defensive guard but Ziyaeddin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (11) vs (7) Ziyaeddin
Vernon trying to remain calm as Ziyaeddin controls from the top position.
Ziyaeddin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Vernon!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Vernon (11) vs (9) Ziyaeddin
Vernon is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ziyaeddin has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (11) vs (12) Ziyaeddin#T12#
Vernon wants to escape the position.
Vernon is working hard here to advance position.
Ziyaeddin trying to control momentarily.
Ziyaeddin looking to hold on to the position here but Vernon rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Vernon working a defensive guard but Ziyaeddin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (11) vs (15) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T13#
Vernon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vernon manages to get to full guard.
Vernon is trying to control the position but Ziyaeddin postures up.
Vernon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vernon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T14#
Vernon seems keen to control Ziyaeddin's posture.
Vernon working a defensive guard but Ziyaeddin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (11) vs (18) Ziyaeddin
Vernon is trying to work for a sweep but Ziyaeddin has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Vernon (11) vs (20) Ziyaeddin
Vernon regains half guard.
Ziyaeddin tries to pass to full mount but Vernon defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon gets full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ziyaeddin wins on points by 20 to 11.
In his post fight interview, Amir Ziyaeddin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 101     
Date:   Nov 29, 2023





180 cm
33 yrs
203 lbs



185 cm
33 yrs
190 lbs


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 17 wins and 10 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 21 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar goes for a double leg but Vernon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Vernon continues to drive forward.#TD#
Vernon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Vernon is controlling the pace.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar is pressing down on Vernon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've been hearing good reports from Vernon'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.#T1#
Vernon wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Vernon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vernon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sulvar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vernon prevents Sulvar from improving his position.
Vernon is thwarting Sulvar's attempts to control the position.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is defending well. #T2#
Vernon working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sulvar's thigh. Sulvar counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sulvar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vernon looking to sit in guard and control but Sulvar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (2) Sulvar#T3#
Vernon working a defensive guard but Sulvar passes into half guard.
Vernon is looking to improve his position.
Vernon trying to control here.
Sulvar is pressing down on Vernon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vernon is holding on for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vernon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sulvar has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (2) vs (5) Sulvar#T4#
Vernon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vernon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vernon tries to reverse the position but Sulvar maintains control.
Vernon tries to hold on but Sulvar postures up.#T5#
Sulvar prevents Vernon from getting the reversal.
Vernon is working hard here to advance position.
Vernon tries to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away.
Vernon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vernon is trying to maintain the position but Sulvar is very close to passing his half guard.
Vernon is doing well to control the position and prevent Sulvar from advancing to side control.#T6#
Vernon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vernon.
Vernon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Vernon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sulvar has picked Vernon up and slammed him! Vernon can't keep hold of the triangle and Sulvar manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (2) vs (8) Sulvar
Vernon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Vernon is working from the bottom. #T7#
Vernon seems a little lost for a moment, as Sulvar dominates the positioning.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vernon is looking to regain half guard here but Sulvar keeps moving and retains side control.
Vernon holds on to Sulvar's head and controls the position momentarily.
Vernon is trying to improve his position.#T8#
The referee asks Sulvar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sulvar prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vernon looks to move to half guard but instead Sulvar has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Vernon (2) vs (10) Sulvar
Vernon is wriggling around trying to escape. #T9#
Sulvar wants to take Vernon's back but he can't do it this time.
Vernon tries to control Sulvar's body but Sulvar pushes him off. Vernon squirms to his side and now Sulvar has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (2) vs (13) Sulvar
Vernon tries to escape but Sulvar has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T10#
Sulvar is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sulvar's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sulvar controlling well, preventing Vernon from escaping the position.
Vernon trying to control the action but Sulvar just sinks the hooks in.
Vernon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vernon is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Sulvar wants to take a breather but Vernon is having none of it.
Sulvar wants to free his trapped foot but Vernon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vernon gets back to full guard.
Vernon trying to keep a closed guard but Sulvar is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sulvar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #T12#
Vernon wants to hit a sweep here but Sulvar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vernon there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (2) vs (16) Sulvar
Vernon tries to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away.
Sulvar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vernon wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.#T13#
Sulvar wants to control the pace but Vernon is squirming around nicely.
Vernon tries to lock up and control but Sulvar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vernon can't escape the position.
Vernon tries to improve his position but instead Sulvar has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (2) vs (19) Sulvar
Vernon trying to control the position but Sulvar manages to sink in the hooks.
Vernon is trying to break free.
Sulvar slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T14#
Vernon turns into Sulvar and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (4) vs (19) Sulvar#SUB#
Vernon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sulvar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sulvar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sulvar!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vernon (4) vs (23) Sulvar
Vernon is trying to work for a sweep but Sulvar has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Vernon (4) vs (25) Sulvar
Sulvar moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (4) vs (28) Sulvar
You can see the frustration on Vernon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar doesn't have the hooks in and Vernon manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (6) vs (28) Sulvar
Vernon passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 28 to 6.
Our winner, Tres Sulvar, 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: Bots de Garra 100     
Date:   Nov 26, 2023





193 cm
25 yrs
245 lbs



180 cm
33 yrs
203 lbs


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 40 wins and 15 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vernon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vernon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Schaubi counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Schaubi pulls guard successfully.
Vernon stopping the sweep attempt from Schaubi.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi trying to control the position.
Vernon being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Vernon 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.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Schaubi wants to hit a sweep here but Vernon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Schaubi there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (3) Vernon#T2#
Vernon avoids the attempt from Schaubi to control.
Schaubi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Vernon prevents Schaubi from getting the reversal.
Vernon looking to control but Schaubi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vernon content just to control the position here.
Vernon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schaubi is looking to escape. #T3##SUB2#
Vernon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Vernon is trying to take his opponent's back.
Vernon controlling from mount.
Schaubi is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Vernon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Schaubi tries to reverse the position but Vernon maintains control.#T4#
Schaubi is working hard here to advance position.
Schaubi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vernon is keen to just control but Schaubi is a slippery customer.
Schaubi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vernon wants to take a breather but Schaubi is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Schaubi is positioning himself well to prevent Vernon advancing to mount. #T5#
Schaubi is trying to control but can't.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vernon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schaubi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schaubi wants to sweep but Vernon has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (6) Vernon
Schaubi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schaubi tries to control but Vernon manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (0) vs (9) Vernon
Schaubi tries to break free. #T6#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vernon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Vernon has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Schaubi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Vernon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Schaubi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Vernon is not going to allow Schaubi to sit and survive in this position. #T7#
Schaubi prevents Vernon from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Schaubi right now. #SUB2#
Vernon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Schaubi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Schaubi wants to control his opponent's hands but Vernon gets his hands free.
Will Vernon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T8#
Vernon controlling the position well here. Schaubi rolled but Vernon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Let's hope that Vernon 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.
Vernon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Vernon has the hooks in. Schaubi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Vernon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Schaubi is in bad spot here. #T9#
Schaubi prevents Vernon from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Vernon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Schaubi is defending well though. Vernon let's go of the attempt for now.
Schaubi controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Schaubi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Schaubi stops Vernon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Vernon trying to control but Schaubi is having none of it. #T10#
Vernon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Schaubi is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Vernon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Schaubi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (0) vs (12) Vernon#T11#
Schaubi can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Vernon working for a choke but Schaubi is defending well.
Schaubi rolls, trying to escape but Vernon keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Vernon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vernon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Vernon not allowing Schaubi to control his hands. #T12##SUB2#
Vernon looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Schaubi is controlling Vernon 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (12) Vernon
Vernon trying to control the position.
Schaubi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schaubi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (5) vs (12) Vernon#T13#
Schaubi takes a little break here. Vernon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vernon trying to control but Schaubi flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (8) vs (12) Vernon
Will Schaubi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Vernon is trying to break free.
Vernon is keeping busy. #T14#
Schaubi is really struggling to control Vernon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Schaubi controlling the positon.
Schaubi is not going to allow Vernon to sit and survive in this position.
Vernon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Schaubi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon wins on points by 12 to 8.
Our winner, Isaac Vernon, 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.
Abu Schaubi spoke after the fight, saying 'Gawld dawg'.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 99     
Date:   Nov 22, 2023





190 cm
32 yrs
207 lbs



180 cm
33 yrs
203 lbs


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 9 wins and 6 losses; Anderson Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gracie rushes Vernon and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Vernon is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Vernon trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vernon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vernon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Vernon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vernon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie seems keen to control Vernon's posture.#T2#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Vernon being controlled here momentarily.
Vernon won't allow Gracie to sweep him here. #T3#
Vernon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vernon tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Vernon prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vernon looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Vernon
Vernon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Gracie stands and throws Vernon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Vernon
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Vernon tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie is staying tight to Vernon's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vernon tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Vernon is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gracie is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (7) vs (0) Vernon
Vernon tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Vernon is squirming around nicely.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Vernon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vernon avoid being mounted?
Vernon is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vernon keeps trying to improve his position.
Vernon trying to control from the bottom. #T6#
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Vernon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vernon wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vernon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vernon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Gracie trying to control but Vernon is working from the bottom.
Vernon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Vernon is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vernon keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8#
Vernon is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Vernon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vernon looking for a sweep. Not yet Vernon, not yet.
Vernon trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Vernon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (2) Vernon
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Vernon has control of the leg. #T9#
Vernon controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Vernon wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Vernon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB2#
Vernon is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably. #T10#
Vernon trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vernon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vernon is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Vernon is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie is pressing down on Vernon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Vernon trying to move into half guard but instead Gracie has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (9) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vernon is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
Vernon is looking to get back to full guard here but Gracie has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (12) vs (2) Vernon#T12#
Gracie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vernon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Vernon manages to get back to half guard.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vernon is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vernon avoid being mounted?
Gracie is stalling here. Vernon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gracie seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vernon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (12) vs (6) Vernon
Gracie wants to control but Vernon postures up.#T13##SUB2#
Vernon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie is not content to let Vernon control the position.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vernon wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position. #T14#
Vernon wants to advance to full mount but Gracie doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Vernon looking to pass the guard.
Gracie 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (14) vs (6) Vernon
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
Anderson Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 98     
Date:   Nov 19, 2023





200 cm
30 yrs
275 lbs



180 cm
33 yrs
203 lbs


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 20 wins and 20 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Anderson has Vernon up against the ropes in a clinch.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Vernon manages to get underhooks.
Anderson can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Vernon is trying to trip Anderson. He has hold of a leg but Anderson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vernon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vernon trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anderson has control of Vernon's left arm, preventing Vernon from doing any damage.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.#T1#
Vernon preventing the sweep.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Vernon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anderson looking to control.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Vernon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) Vernon
Vernon taking a break here but Anderson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Anderson is not content to let Vernon control the position.#SUB2#
Vernon 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. Anderson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vernon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Isaac Vernon!
Our winner, Isaac Vernon, 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: Bots de Garra 97     
Date:   Nov 17, 2023





188 cm
25 yrs
183 lbs



180 cm
33 yrs
203 lbs


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 12 wins and 11 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mesquita dives in and scores a takedown into Vernon's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Vernon
Mesquita passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (5) vs (0) Vernon
Vernon wants to control but Mesquita postures up.
Vernon manages to get back to half guard.
Vernon gets full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vernon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vernon is adopting a defensive guard.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vernon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesquita defends well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Vernon is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Mesquita 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.
Mesquita trying to control but Vernon is working from the bottom.
Vernon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mesquita works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vernon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Vernon is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Vernon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB2#
Vernon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mesquita 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. #SUB2#
Vernon is looking for a triangle but Mesquita pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Mesquita thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vernon working a defensive guard but Mesquita manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (8) vs (0) Vernon
Vernon seems a little lost for a moment, as Mesquita dominates the positioning.
Mesquita works to advance to full mount. Vernon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (10) vs (0) Vernon
Mesquita trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Vernon is desperately trying to improve his position but Mesquita has a good base and remains in mount.
Mesquita content just to control the position here.
Vernon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mesquita seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vernon is holding on tight.
Mesquita is trying to control here but Vernon has managed to regain half guard.
Vernon gets full guard.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita pushes down on Vernon's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Vernon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vernon working a defensive guard here.
Vernon controlling Mesquita's posture.
Vernon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mesquita's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (10) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vernon preventing the sweep. #T5#
Vernon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mesquita slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vernon preventing the sweep.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mesquita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Mesquita 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#
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vernon defends it easily.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vernon is one step ahead there.
Vernon looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Mesquita 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#
Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but Vernon defends easily.
Vernon won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here.
Mesquita can't keep his opponent in guard - Vernon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vernon sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Vernon trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Belmiro Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Vernon works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (10) vs (5) Vernon
Mesquita is not content to let Vernon control the position.
Mesquita is trying to improve his position.
Mesquita sneaks back into half guard.
Mesquita trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vernon manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (10) vs (8) Vernon#T9#
Mesquita is desperately trying to improve his position but Vernon has a good base and remains in mount.
Vernon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mesquita regains half guard.
Vernon trying to control from half guard but Mesquita is working away.
Vernon is controlling the pace.
Vernon is trying to control the action in half guard but Mesquita is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10##SUB2#
Vernon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vernon is trying to control. Mesquita wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vernon moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (10) vs (11) Vernon
Mesquita tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vernon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vernon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mesquita can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Vernon tries to move to mount but Mesquita blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Vernon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vernon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mesquita is not content to let Vernon control the position. #SUB2#
Vernon tries for a kimura but Mesquita is defending well.
Mesquita prevents Vernon from improving position. #T12#
Mesquita is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well.
Mesquita trying to control here.
Vernon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (10) vs (14) Vernon
Vernon wants to control the pace but Mesquita is squirming around nicely.
Mesquita is trying to escape the mount. #T13#
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.
Vernon looking to control but Mesquita is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mesquita is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Vernon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vernon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T14#
Mesquita tries to reverse the position but Vernon maintains control.
Vernon content just to control the position here.
Vernon wants to control the pace but Mesquita is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon wins on points by 14 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Isaac Vernon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 94     
Date:   Nov 08, 2023





159 cm
45 yrs
168 lbs



180 cm
33 yrs
203 lbs


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 50 wins and 43 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Vernon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel (0) vs (4) Vernon#SUB2#
Vernon is trying to get an arm triangle but Steel is defending well.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel struggling a bit here.
Vernon slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but Vernon keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Steel stops Vernon from passing to mount. #T1#
Steel is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vernon trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard.
Vernon tries to move to full mount but Steel actually manages to regain half guard.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vernon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Steel!
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (7) Vernon
Steel prevents Vernon from taking his back.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Steel has given up his back. Will we see Vernon going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Steel (0) vs (10) Vernon#SUB2#
Vernon looking to break Steel's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Steel remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vernon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Vernon is hanging on to Steel's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vernon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Good control from Vernon.#SUB2#
Vernon is cranking Steel's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Steel! He's tightened the choke and Steel is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isaac Vernon!
Our winner, Isaac Vernon, 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: Bots de Garra 92     
Date:   Nov 01, 2023





180 cm
33 yrs
203 lbs



185 cm
33 yrs
190 lbs


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 13 wins and 8 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 20 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Vernon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vernon (4) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar manages to get back to half guard.
Vernon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vernon tries to pass to full mount but Sulvar defends it.
Sulvar is positioning himself well to prevent Vernon advancing to mount.
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
Vernon wants to pass to mount but Sulvar is defending the position.
Vernon 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vernon trying to work for an americana but Sulvar has managed to regain full guard.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving. #T1#
Sulvar looking to control.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sulvar holds on and takes a little breather.
Vernon trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Vernon is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Sulvar is pulling down on Vernon's head. It's preventing any offense from Vernon, at least for the moment.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vernon trying to move into half guard but instead Sulvar has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (4) vs (2) Sulvar
Vernon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Vernon being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (6) vs (2) Sulvar
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Sulvar wants to sweep but no luck.
Vernon trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Vernon pushes down on Sulvar's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vernon in particular looking to stall.
Vernon working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sulvar's thigh. Sulvar counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Sulvar trying to control the position here.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Sulvar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass. #T6#
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vernon controls the pace.
Sulvar pulls Vernon in to control the position.
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Vernon postures up.
Vernon stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.
Sulvar keeps trying to improve his position.
Vernon is looking to advance position but Sulvar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vernon (6) vs (6) Sulvar
Vernon is wriggling around trying to escape. #T7#
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sulvar is trying to take his opponent's back.
Vernon is trying to escape the mount. #T8#
Vernon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sulvar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vernon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vernon tries to lock up and control but Sulvar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vernon is in all sorts of trouble here. #T9#
Vernon tries to hold on but Sulvar postures up.
Vernon tries to reverse the position but Sulvar maintains control.
Vernon has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (6) vs (9) Sulvar
Vernon is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T10#
Vernon just trying to survive but Sulvar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Vernon right now.
Vernon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Vernon is really stuck here.
A lull in the action here.
Sulvar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Vernon.#T11#
Vernon trying to control but not successfully.
Sulvar is hanging on to Vernon's back as he tries to escape.
Sulvar controls the position.
Vernon can't escape the position.
Sulvar avoiding Vernon 's attempts to control his hands.
Vernon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T12#
Sulvar wants to control the pace but Vernon is squirming around nicely.
Sulvar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sulvar avoids the attempt from Vernon to control.
Vernon is looking to improve his position but Sulvar isn't that keen on the idea.
Sulvar avoids the attempt from Vernon to control.
Vernon is squirming around, avoiding Sulvar's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Sulvar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vernon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vernon regains half guard.
Sulvar tries to pass to full mount but Vernon defends it.
Vernon is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Vernon is working from the bottom. #T14#
Vernon tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Sulvar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sulvar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 9 to 6.
Tres Sulvar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 90     
Date:   Oct 25, 2023





180 cm
33 yrs
203 lbs



175 cm
28 yrs
155 lbs


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 12 wins and 8 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Reinaldo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Gracie moves into the clinch.#TD#
Vernon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gracie clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vernon (4) vs (0) Gracie#SUB#
Vernon is persistently looking for the submission but Gracie is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gracie breaks Vernon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (4) vs (2) Gracie#SUB#
Vernon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Vernon 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vernon wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Vernon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Vernon working a defensive guard here.
Gracie passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vernon defends it well.
Vernon wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Vernon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vernon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vernon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (6) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie trying to control the position.
Vernon trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Vernon won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Vernon looking to pass the guard.
Vernon looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (6) vs (4) Gracie#T3#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vernon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Vernon in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (8) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Vernon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Vernon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T4#
Vernon trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Vernon controlling him for the moment.
Gracie wants to hit a sweep here but Vernon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracie there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (11) vs (4) Gracie
Vernon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Vernon fails to advance to Gracie's back. #T5#
Vernon prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount but Vernon keeps good control and instead manages to take Gracie's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (14) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie can't escape the position. #SUB#
Gracie preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vernon. #SUB#
Vernon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T6#
Gracie is keeping busy.
Vernon is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vernon has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
Vernon trying to control momentarily.
Vernon is trying to control but Gracie is trying to escape here - he's now mounted. #T7#
Gracie is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Vernon has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (17) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie tries to escape but Vernon has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Vernon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gracie is defending well though. Vernon let's go of the attempt for now.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T8#
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vernon looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Vernon's attempts to control the action.
Vernon fails to take his opponent's back. #T9#
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vernon trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Vernon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Vernon's attempts to control the action.
Vernon fails to take his opponent's back.
Vernon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape. #T10#
Gracie can't escape the position.
Vernon wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Vernon has control of the leg. #T11#
Vernon passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (20) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Vernon has hold of Gracie's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Gracie seems comfortable defending it but Vernon has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Gracie is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Gracie is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Vernon couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Isaac Vernon!
Isaac Vernon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 89     
Date:   Oct 22, 2023





193 cm
43 yrs
214 lbs



180 cm
33 yrs
203 lbs


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 39 wins and 37 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vernon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Vernon looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Vernon
Brown 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.
Vernon working a defensive guard but Brown passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Vernon is working away.
Vernon tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg. #T1#
Vernon is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard. #SUB#
Vernon is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Vernon wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well. #SUB#
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vernon is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Vernon is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Vernon has a hand on Brown's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brown takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Vernon
Brown looking to control but Vernon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vernon working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Brown has control of Vernon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vernon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Vernon is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3##SUB#
Brown is working for a guillotine from mount but Vernon frees his head quite easily.
Brown wants to take Vernon's back here but Vernon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Brown prevents Vernon from getting the reversal.
Vernon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vernon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Brown prevents Vernon from improving his position.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but Vernon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Vernon is defending well.
Vernon is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vernon avoid being mounted?
Brown prevents Vernon from improving his position.#T5#
Vernon regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Vernon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vernon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vernon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6#
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.
Vernon keeps trying to improve his position.
Vernon is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Brown is working for a kimura but Vernon is defending it quite comfortably.
Vernon trying to get back to full guard but Brown takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (2) Vernon#T7#
Vernon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vernon is controlling an arm, preventing Brown from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #SUB#
Brown has control of Vernon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vernon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Vernon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vernon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T8#
Vernon is not content to let Brown control the position.
Vernon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Brown has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (11) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brown takes Vernon's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Vernon is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (14) vs (2) Vernon#SUB#
Brown is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vernon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T9##SUB#
Vernon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Brown is hanging on to Vernon's back as he tries to escape.
Vernon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Vernon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Vernon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (14) vs (4) Vernon
Vernon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (14) vs (7) Vernon#SUB2#
Vernon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brown is surviving well by controlling Vernon's body position as best he can.
Vernon trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Brown tries to hold on but Vernon postures up.
Brown can't escape the position.
Vernon wants to take his opponent's back but Brown doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Brown tries to improve his position but Vernon has taken his back! Vernon has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Brown tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Vernon pushes Brown away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isaac Vernon!
After the fight, Isaac Vernon 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: Bots de Garra 86     
Date:   Oct 13, 2023





180 cm
33 yrs
203 lbs



190 cm
31 yrs
206 lbs


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 11 wins and 7 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Vernon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gracie fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Gracie successfully pulls guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Vernon'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.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vernon postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vernon advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (3) vs (0) Gracie
Vernon wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #T1#
A lull in the action here as Vernon stalls from top position.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Vernon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie prevents Vernon from moving into mount. #T2#
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Vernon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie prevents Vernon from improving position.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vernon off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vernon (3) vs (4) Gracie
Vernon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Vernon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (5) vs (4) Gracie
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Vernon is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracie holds on and takes a little breather.
Vernon is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Vernon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie is pressing down on Vernon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vernon advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (8) vs (4) Gracie
Vernon tries to advance position but instead Gracie slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Vernon. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie trying to hold on to Vernon's head to control him but Vernon postures up.
Gracie won't allow Vernon to pass to mount.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is looking to control Vernon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?#T6#
Vernon is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Vernon sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Vernon trying to work for an americana but Gracie has managed to regain full guard.
Gracie controls Vernon momentarily but Vernon frees himself.
Gracie pulls Vernon in to control the position. #T7#
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Vernon trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Vernon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (8) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie pushing down on Vernon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vernon tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Vernon is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon is trying to control but Gracie passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (8) vs (9) Gracie
Vernon can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to control but Vernon is keeping him busy.
Vernon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9#
Vernon regains half guard.
Vernon is trying to control but Gracie passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (8) vs (12) Gracie
Gracie wants to control but Vernon is keeping him busy.
Vernon is trying to improve his position.#T10#
Gracie advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Vernon (8) vs (14) Gracie
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gracie working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Vernon is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie tries to control but Vernon wriggling away.
Gracie manages to capitalize on a mistake by Vernon to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (8) vs (17) Gracie
Vernon tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Gracie biding his time, looking for the opening. #T11#
Vernon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gracie has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vernon's body.
Vernon staying busy and making it hard for Gracie to control. #SUB2#
Vernon is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Gracie has locked on a rear naked choke here! Vernon is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anderson Gracie!
Anderson Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 84     
Date:   Oct 06, 2023





180 cm
33 yrs
203 lbs



183 cm
32 yrs
168 lbs


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 11 wins and 6 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 11 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Vernon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alvarez sprawls well initially but Vernon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (0) Alvarez
Vernon trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but Alvarez defending well.
Vernon controlling the pace.
Vernon trying to mount his opponent but Alvarez defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon is working hard here to advance position.
Alvarez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vernon manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (5) vs (0) Alvarez#T1#
Vernon wants to take his opponent's back but Alvarez doesn't allow it.
Vernon controlling his opponent.
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Vernon's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vernon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Alvarez is holding on tight.
Vernon moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (8) vs (0) Alvarez
Vernon wants to control the position but Alvarez frees himself and scrambles - Vernon manages to regain control in side control. #T2##SUB#
Vernon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've been hearing good reports from Vernon'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.
Vernon laying and praying for a moment but Alvarez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Alvarez is not content to let Vernon control the position.
Vernon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (11) vs (0) Alvarez
Alvarez manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alvarez is looking to control Vernon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarez avoid being mounted?
Vernon is stalling here. Alvarez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vernon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Alvarez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vernon (11) vs (4) Alvarez
Alvarez trying to control the action but Vernon is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Vernon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vernon keeps working. #T4#
Vernon is trying to get back to half guard.
Vernon regains half guard.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (11) vs (7) Alvarez
Vernon is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Alvarez working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Vernon turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Alvarez off and cradles Vernon's limp body as Alvarez celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Tyler Alvarez!
Tyler Alvarez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 82     
Date:   Oct 01, 2023





179 cm
39 yrs
183 lbs



180 cm
32 yrs
203 lbs


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 38 wins and 24 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Leifsson moves into range and clinches up with Vernon.#TD2#
Vernon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Leifsson regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Vernon
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Leifsson controls Vernon momentarily but Vernon frees himself.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Leifsson pulls Vernon in close to his closed guard and prevents Vernon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vernon stopping the sweep attempt from Leifsson.
Vernon looking to pass the guard.
Vernon postures up. #T2#
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Leifsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Leifsson pulls Vernon in to control the position.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Leifsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard.
Leifsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vernon is one step ahead there. #T3#
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vernon stopping the sweep attempt from Leifsson.
Leifsson is controlling Vernon's posture.
Leifsson working a defensive guard here.
Leifsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vernon is one step ahead there.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Leifsson pulls Vernon in close to prevent any damage.
Leifsson working a defensive guard but Vernon manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (5) Vernon
Vernon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Leifsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Leifsson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Leifsson (0) vs (7) Vernon#T5#
Vernon looking to control but Leifsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leifsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vernon wants to take Leifsson's back but he can't do it this time.
Vernon trying to control but Leifsson is having none of it.
Vernon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Leifsson tries to lock up and control but Vernon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Vernon trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Vernon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Leifsson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Leifsson and Vernon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Leifsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leifsson keeps working.
Leifsson is looking to regain half guard here but Vernon keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
Leifsson sneaks back into half guard.
Leifsson is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard.
Leifsson keeping control of the position.
Vernon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (10) Vernon
Leifsson tries to hold on but Vernon postures up.#T8#
Vernon works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Leifsson (0) vs (13) Vernon#SUB2#
Vernon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Vernon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Leifsson can't escape the position.
Vernon wants to control but Leifsson is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Vernon is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Leifsson fending off the submission attempt from Vernon. #T9#
Vernon is hanging on to Leifsson's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Vernon working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vernon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T10##SUB2#
Leifsson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Leifsson is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Leifsson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Vernon is persistently looking for the submission but Leifsson is defending it well.
Leifsson prevents Vernon from getting a body triangle.#T11#
Vernon avoiding Leifsson 's attempts to control his hands.
Vernon tries to keep control of the position but Leifsson is staying busy.
Leifsson can't escape the position.
Leifsson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Leifsson tries to hold on but Vernon pushes him away.
Vernon tries to control but Leifsson wriggling away. #T12##SUB2#
Vernon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Vernon fails to move to back control.
Vernon tries to take Leifsson's back but instead Leifsson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Leifsson is trying to maintain the position but Vernon is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
Vernon is looking to advance position but Leifsson won't allow it.
Vernon controlling the action here.
Leifsson is trying to control but can't.
Leifsson is not content to let Vernon control the position.#SUB2#
Vernon is working for an americana but Leifsson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Vernon was thinking about the submission.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Leifsson trying to control the position here.
Vernon preventing the sweep.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon is pushing down on Leifsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leifsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Vernon has managed to sneak the leg through.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon wins on points by 13 to 0.
Isaac Vernon 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: Bots de Garra 81     
Date:   Sep 27, 2023





180 cm
32 yrs
203 lbs



186 cm
37 yrs
199 lbs


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 9 wins and 6 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 15 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ziyaeddin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ziyaeddin lands in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (0) vs (2) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin preventing the sweep.
Ziyaeddin looking to sit in guard and control but Vernon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (2) Ziyaeddin
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ziyaeddin is retaining full guard.
Ziyaeddin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ziyaeddin working a defensive guard but Vernon passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ziyaeddin wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well.
Ziyaeddin regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Vernon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Ziyaeddin is keeping the position.
Ziyaeddin keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control the position but Vernon postures up.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ziyaeddin is retaining full guard.
Ziyaeddin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vernon trying to control but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ziyaeddin is keeping the position for now.
Vernon controlling from the top position.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziyaeddin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziyaeddin pulls Vernon in close to prevent any damage.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ziyaeddin is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Ziyaeddin looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziyaeddin, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Vernon'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.
Ziyaeddin is still trying to improve position.
Vernon passes into half guard.
Ziyaeddin tries to roll over but Vernon keeps him under control.
Vernon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (5) vs (2) Ziyaeddin#T4##SUB#
Ziyaeddin tries to improve his position but Vernon has taken his back! Vernon has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ziyaeddin tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Vernon pushes Ziyaeddin away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isaac Vernon!
Isaac Vernon decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 79     
Date:   Sep 22, 2023





180 cm
32 yrs
203 lbs



179 cm
39 yrs
183 lbs


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 9 wins and 5 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 24 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Leifsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Vernon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Leifsson regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (0) Leifsson
We've been hearing good reports from Vernon'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.
Leifsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Leifsson controlling Vernon's posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson being controlled here, momentarily.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully. #T1#
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.
Vernon postures up.
Leifsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Leifsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (2) Leifsson
Vernon is trying to keep Leifsson in close.
Leifsson preventing the sweep. #T2#
Leifsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon is looking to sweep but instead, Leifsson has passed into half guard.
Leifsson is pressing down on Vernon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vernon is holding on for now.
Vernon tries to roll over but Leifsson keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vernon trying to control but Leifsson postures up.
Leifsson wants to take a breather but Vernon is having none of it. #T3#
Vernon wants to control but Leifsson is keeping busy.
Vernon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Vernon looking for submissions off his back.
Leifsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vernon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leifsson prevents Vernon from improving his position.
Vernon gets full guard.#T4#
Vernon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leifsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (2) vs (5) Leifsson
Vernon sneaks back into half guard.
Leifsson wants to take a breather but Vernon is having none of it.
Vernon trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Leifsson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (2) vs (8) Leifsson
Leifsson is looking to work his way around to Vernon's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T5#
Vernon is trying desperately to improve position.
Vernon is working hard here to advance position.
Leifsson avoids the attempt from Vernon to control.
Vernon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Leifsson controlling the pace for now.
Vernon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vernon tries to hold on but Leifsson pushes him away. #T6#
Vernon tries to reverse the position but Leifsson maintains control.
Vernon wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (2) vs (11) Leifsson
Vernon trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Leifsson looking to break Vernon's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Vernon remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Leifsson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Vernon is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Leifsson has locked on a rear naked choke here! Vernon is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Skjoldr Leifsson!
An out of breath Skjoldr Leifsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 77     
Date:   Sep 16, 2023





180 cm
32 yrs
203 lbs



190 cm
31 yrs
192 lbs


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 8 wins and 5 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gracie gets caught napping as Vernon dives in and scores a takedown. Gracie manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (0) Gracie
Vernon trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Vernon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (5) vs (0) Gracie
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie is not content to let Vernon control the position.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon wants to take a breather but Gracie manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Vernon. #T1#
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vernon looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vernon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (5) vs (2) Gracie
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gracie working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Vernon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Vernon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vernon is controlling Gracie's posture.
Vernon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB#
Vernon is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gracie rolls with it to try and escape but Vernon cranks on the arm and Gracie is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isaac Vernon!
Isaac Vernon decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 75     
Date:   Sep 10, 2023





172 cm
45 yrs
164 lbs



180 cm
32 yrs
203 lbs


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 36 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Vernon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zan to the ground. Vernon is now in Zan's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zan (0) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon slips nicely into half guard.
Vernon trying to mount his opponent but Zan defends it.
Vernon wants to control but Zan is keeping him busy.
Zan tries to roll over but Vernon keeps him under control.#SUB#
Zan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zan with the active half guard here but Vernon passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (0) vs (5) Vernon
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Zan is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon controls the position from side control.#T1##SUB2#
Vernon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vernon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vernon advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Zan (0) vs (7) Vernon
Vernon is looking to work his way around to Zan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Zan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vernon is looking to work his way around to Zan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vernon looking to control but Zan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Vernon working for a submission but Zan is keeping him at bay.
Vernon is trying to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Vernon is working for a guillotine from mount but Zan frees his head quite easily. #T2#
Vernon takes Zan's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Zan is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Zan (0) vs (10) Vernon
Zan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Well, with Vernon on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Zan is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Vernon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Zan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Vernon.
Zan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Vernon is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Vernon is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Zan with him. Zan is trying to defend but Vernon has an arm under the chin now! Zan grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isaac Vernon!
Isaac Vernon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 73     
Date:   Sep 03, 2023





180 cm
32 yrs
203 lbs



180 cm
36 yrs
180 lbs


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 7 wins and 4 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Tobi Terrorelli!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Terrorelli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vernon is fending him off so far but Terrorelli persists. Nope, Vernon circles away and we're back to standing.
Vernon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Vernon gets a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (0) Terrorelli#SUB2#
Terrorelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vernon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Terrorelli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Terrorelli has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Vernon. Oh but Terrorelli has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Vernon goes limp - he's gone! Terrorelli jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tobi Terrorelli!
Our winner, Tobi Terrorelli, 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: Bots de Garra 71     
Date:   Sep 01, 2023





180 cm
32 yrs
203 lbs



170 cm
39 yrs
155 lbs


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 6 wins and 4 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 31 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Vernon clinches up against the ropes.
Vernon is pressed up against the ropes. White Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vernon down to the mat. Vernon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
White Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Vernon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing White Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vernon tries to counter with a takedown but White Jr is quick to defend against it.
White Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Vernon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in White Jr's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (0) White Jr
Isaac Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce White Jr.
Vernon passes White Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.
White Jr is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vernon wants to free his trapped foot but White Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Vernon 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.
Vernon not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon trying to control from half guard but White Jr is working away. #SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Vernon is pressing down on White Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. White Jr is holding on for now. #T1##SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vernon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (5) vs (0) White Jr#SUB#
Vernon has hold of White Jr's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and White Jr manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
White Jr 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: Vernon (8) vs (0) White Jr#SUB#
Vernon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
White Jr is really stuck here. #T2#
White Jr is keeping busy.
White Jr tries to escape but Vernon has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Vernon working for a choke but White Jr is defending well.
White Jr is in bad spot here.
White Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
White Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
White Jr staying busy and making it hard for Vernon to control.
White Jr turns into Vernon and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (8) vs (2) White Jr
Vernon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (10) vs (2) White Jr#T3#
Vernon pushing down on White Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.
White Jr looks winded!#SUB2#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vernon pulls his head out easily.
White Jr is not content to let Vernon control the position.
Vernon moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (13) vs (2) White Jr
Vernon trying to control the action but White Jr is working from the bottom.
Vernon works to advance to full mount. White Jr defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Vernon (15) vs (2) White Jr
Vernon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vernon looking to control but White Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
White Jr regains half guard.#T4##SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.
White Jr is not content to let Vernon control the position.#SUB#
Vernon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White Jr defends it well. #SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.
White Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard.
Vernon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (18) vs (2) White Jr
White Jr is wriggling around trying to escape. #T5#
Vernon controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Vernon looking to secure an arm triangle but White Jr defends it well.
Vernon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
White Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vernon wants to control but White Jr is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Vernon is trying to work for a kimura but White Jr is defending well.
Vernon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vernon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for White Jr!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (21) vs (2) White Jr
Vernon tries to control but White Jr wriggling away. #T6#
White Jr working to try and regain half guard.
White Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (21) vs (4) White Jr
White Jr wants to pass the guard but Vernon is keeping the position.
Vernon looking for a sweep. Not yet Vernon, not yet. #SUB#
Vernon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vernon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
White Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vernon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vernon wants to sweep here but White Jr controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
White Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vernon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now White Jr has Vernon in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (23) vs (4) White Jr#T7##SUB2#
White Jr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vernon escapes and throws White Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (26) vs (4) White Jr#SUB#
Vernon is working to tighten his grip on White Jr's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. White Jr has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Vernon is really squeezing tight and eventually White Jr passes out! Vernon breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Isaac Vernon!
A less than humble Isaac Vernon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Bruce White Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back!'.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 70     
Date:   Aug 27, 2023





188 cm
24 yrs
183 lbs



180 cm
32 yrs
203 lbs


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 3 wins and 4 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Vernon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mesquita (0) vs (4) Vernon
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vernon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mesquita is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Belmiro Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon tries to move to mount but Mesquita blocks the move with his legs.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy.
Vernon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1##SUB2#
Vernon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mesquita is trying to get back to half guard.
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Vernon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mesquita has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mesquita is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Vernon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mesquita does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mesquita regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet. #SUB#
Mesquita pushes a forearm under Vernon's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Vernon 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). Alexander Mesquita!

 

Event: Bots de Garra 68     
Date:   Aug 19, 2023





180 cm
32 yrs
203 lbs



187 cm
30 yrs
203 lbs


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 6 wins and 2 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Travis Labuschagne!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Labuschagne gets the takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vernon (0) vs (4) Labuschagne
Vernon prevents Labuschagne from improving position.
Vernon looks to move to half guard but instead Labuschagne has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Vernon (0) vs (6) Labuschagne#SUB2#
Labuschagne working for a guillotine from mount but Vernon is in no mood to give up.
Vernon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vernon is looking to improve his position.
Vernon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labuschagne is keen to just control but Vernon is a slippery customer.
Labuschagne looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##SUB2#
Labuschagne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vernon is looking for a sweep. Labuschagne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Labuschagne is looking for a kimura but Vernon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Labuschagne to get the leverage.
We've been hearing good reports from Vernon'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#
Labuschagne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vernon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Labuschagne. #SUB2#
Labuschagne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Labuschagne is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Labuschagne is thwarting Vernon's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vernon moves into full guard.
Vernon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Labuschagne drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vernon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Labuschagne has Vernon in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (6) Labuschagne
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Vernon is pushing down on Labuschagne's leg trying to pass to half guard. Labuschagne is fighting to maintain full guard but Vernon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Labuschagne felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Vernon is trying to work for a kimura but Labuschagne is defending well.
Labuschagne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but Labuschagne defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Labuschagne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vernon wants to pass to mount but Labuschagne is defending the position. #SUB2#
Labuschagne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vernon is stalling here. Labuschagne is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vernon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Labuschagne has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vernon (2) vs (10) Labuschagne
Vernon regains half guard.
Vernon manages to get to full guard. #T5#
Vernon looking for a sweep. Not yet Vernon, not yet.
Vernon wants to hit a sweep here but Labuschagne passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vernon there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (2) vs (13) Labuschagne#SUB2#
Labuschagne looking for a guillotine from mount but Vernon is having none of it.
Vernon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Labuschagne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Vernon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vernon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Labuschagne is looking to advance position but Vernon won't allow it.
Vernon is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Labuschagne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Labuschagne seems to be looking for submissions. #T7##SUB2#
Labuschagne seems to be looking for submissions.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.
Vernon is working hard here to advance position.
Vernon is trying to control but can't.
Vernon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Labuschagne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T8#
Vernon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vernon.
Vernon looking to control.
Labuschagne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vernon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vernon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vernon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vernon is trying to control the position but Labuschagne postures up.
Vernon can't keep his opponent in guard - Labuschagne advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T9#
Vernon wants to improve his position but Labuschagne is controlling well. #SUB2#
Labuschagne seems to be working for a kimura but Vernon defends the submission attempt.
Vernon tries to roll over but Labuschagne keeps him under control.
Labuschagne is keen to just control but Vernon is a slippery customer.
Vernon desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T10##SUB2#
Labuschagne is trying to work for a kimura but Vernon is defending well.
Labuschagne is trying to control the action in half guard but Vernon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vernon tries to roll over but Labuschagne keeps him under control.
Vernon gets back to full guard.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Labuschagne from controlling successfully.
Vernon wants to sweep here but Labuschagne controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Vernon is trying to keep Labuschagne in close.
Labuschagne is fighting to break Vernon's control of his arms but Vernon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Labuschagne wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (4) vs (13) Labuschagne
Vernon passes Labuschagne's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T12#
Vernon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Labuschagne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Labuschagne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Labuschagne.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Labuschagne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Labuschagne keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Labuschagne looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vernon passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (7) vs (13) Labuschagne
Vernon looking to control but instead Labuschagne has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T13#
Labuschagne is in trouble now - Vernon has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (10) vs (13) Labuschagne
Vernon tries to control but Labuschagne wriggling away.
Labuschagne gets back to half guard.#T14##SUB2#
Labuschagne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vernon pulls his head out easily.
Vernon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (13) vs (13) Labuschagne#SUB#
Vernon goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Labuschagne turns into him and now he's in Vernon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (13) vs (15) Labuschagne
Vernon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Labuschagne wins on points by 15 to 13.
After winning the bout, Travis Labuschagne thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 65     
Date:   Aug 09, 2023





170 cm
40 yrs
149 lbs



180 cm
32 yrs
203 lbs


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 7 wins and 20 losses; Calixto Cardona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Vernon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardona (0) vs (2) Vernon
Cardona tries to get to full guard but Vernon has control of the leg.
Vernon passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cardona (0) vs (5) Vernon
Cardona is trying to work for a sweep but Vernon has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Cardona (0) vs (7) Vernon
Cardona is looking to get to half guard.
Vernon takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Cardona (0) vs (10) Vernon
Vernon trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Vernon has the hooks in. Cardona is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Vernon passes his arm under Cardona's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Cardona taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isaac Vernon!
Isaac Vernon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 62     
Date:   Jul 30, 2023





180 cm
32 yrs
203 lbs



163 cm
32 yrs
142 lbs


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 5 wins and 1 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Kastav Kvinchal!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Vernon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vernon (4) vs (0) Kvinchal
Vernon trying to control the action but Kvinchal is working from the bottom.
Vernon has control of an arm but Kvinchal manages to advance to Vernon's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vernon (4) vs (4) Kvinchal
Vernon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vernon trying to get back to full guard but Kvinchal takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (4) vs (7) Kvinchal
Kvinchal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vernon is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon is working to get back to half guard. #T1#
Kvinchal tries to control but Vernon wriggling away.
Kvinchal is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vernon wants to control but Kvinchal is having none of it.
Kvinchal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vernon 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.
Vernon regains half guard.
Vernon is refusing to be controlled, as Kvinchal sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vernon defends it well. #SUB2#
Kvinchal seems to be working for a kimura but Vernon defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Vernon trying to hold on to Kvinchal's head to control him but Kvinchal postures up.
Still in half guard, Kvinchal seems content to control.
Vernon gets full guard.
Kvinchal trying to control but Vernon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vernon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kvinchal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Vernon controls Kvinchal momentarily but Kvinchal frees himself.
Kvinchal wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Kvinchal wants to pass the guard but Vernon is keeping the position.
Vernon trying to control the position. #SUB#
Vernon working for submissions but it's allowed Kvinchal to get to half guard.
Vernon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kvinchal wants to take a breather but Vernon is having none of it. #T4#
Vernon works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vernon trying to keep a closed guard but Kvinchal is proving a slippery customer.
Kvinchal advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (4) vs (10) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is trying to get an arm triangle but Vernon is defending well.
Vernon manages to get back to half guard.
Vernon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Kvinchal wants to pass to mount but Vernon is defending the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kvinchal trying to control the action but Vernon is working from the bottom.
Vernon is looking to improve his position.
Vernon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kvinchal is working away from the top position though.
Vernon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Kvinchal from controlling successfully.
Kvinchal is fighting to break Vernon's control of his arms but Vernon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kvinchal won't allow Vernon to sweep him here.
Vernon working a defensive guard here.
Kvinchal trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvinchal preventing the sweep.
Kvinchal looking to pass the guard.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Kvinchal from controlling successfully. #T7#
Kvinchal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vernon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (6) vs (10) Kvinchal
Vernon prevents Kvinchal from improving his position.
Vernon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Kvinchal has a hand on Vernon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Vernon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (9) vs (10) Kvinchal
Vernon manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kvinchal to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (12) vs (10) Kvinchal
Vernon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Vernon tightening his grip on Kvinchal, looking for the choke.
Vernon doesn't have the hooks in and Kvinchal manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (12) vs (12) Kvinchal
Kvinchal trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon has Kvinchal pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Kvinchal passes into half guard.
Kvinchal is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon tries to get to full guard but Kvinchal has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kvinchal seems to be working for a kimura but Vernon defends the submission attempt.
Kvinchal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kvinchal trying to control the action but Vernon is working from the bottom. #T10#
Vernon tries to get to full guard but Kvinchal has control of the leg.
Kvinchal is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon tries to roll over but Kvinchal keeps him under control.
Vernon gets back to full guard.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Kvinchal from controlling successfully.
Kvinchal wants to pass the guard but Vernon is keeping the position.#T11#
Vernon wants to sweep here but Kvinchal controlling him for the moment.
Vernon is working hard here to advance position.
Vernon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vernon keeping full guard, as Kvinchal tries to pass.
Vernon wants to sweep here but Kvinchal controlling him for the moment.
Kvinchal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12##SUB2#
Kvinchal drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vernon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kvinchal has Vernon in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (14) vs (12) Kvinchal
Kvinchal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vernon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vernon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kvinchal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Vernon is working for a submission of some sort.
Kvinchal is looking to improve his position. #T13##SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for submissions off his back.
Vernon is taking a breather. Kvinchal 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.
Kvinchal wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well.
Vernon trying to control the action but Kvinchal is working from the bottom.
Vernon content to control rather than advance.
Kvinchal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vernon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vernon's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vernon (14) vs (16) Kvinchal#T14#
Kvinchal trying to control momentarily.
Kvinchal doesn't have the hooks in and Vernon manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (16) vs (16) Kvinchal
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kvinchal looking to control but Vernon passes into half guard.
Kvinchal moves into full guard.
Kvinchal looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vernon defends well.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Kvinchal keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Kvinchal gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Kvinchal wins on points by 17 to 16.
Kastav Kvinchal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CWC 394 Bremner vs Marden     
Date:   Jul 02, 2023





180 cm
31 yrs
206 lbs



187 cm
46 yrs
223 lbs


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 4 wins and 1 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 40 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Vernon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Halo was covering up waiting for the punch and Vernon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (0) Halo
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Vernon'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.
Halo is controlling Vernon's posture.
Halo trying to control the position.
Halo working a defensive guard but Vernon passes into half guard. #SUB#
Halo is defending against the submission attempts here by Vernon.
Halo is looking to control Vernon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halo avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vernon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vernon wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy. #T1#
Halo won't allow Vernon to pass to mount.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo is still trying to improve position.
Halo trying to control here.
Halo won't allow Vernon to pass to mount.
Halo trying to control but Vernon postures up.
Halo wants to control the action here but instead Vernon manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (5) vs (0) Halo
Vernon looking to control but Halo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halo tries to hold on but Vernon pushes him away.
Halo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Halo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Halo is controlling Vernon's posture.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a triangle but Vernon pushes his legs off easily.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Halo is looking for a triangle but Vernon pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a triangle but Vernon pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Halo wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Vernon has taken Halo's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Halo has been forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isaac Vernon!
Isaac Vernon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Prana Halo was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens'.

 

Event: CWC 388     
Date:   Jun 18, 2023





187 cm
46 yrs
223 lbs



180 cm
31 yrs
199 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 39 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Vernon clinches with his opponent.
Halo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vernon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Vernon wants the takedown. Halo is fighting it off but Vernon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Halo's guard against the cage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Vernon
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Halo holds on and takes a little breather.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Vernon won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
Halo looking to control.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Vernon preventing the sweep.
Vernon controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon looking to pass the guard.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vernon is one step ahead there.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard. #T1#
Halo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halo is really struggling to control Vernon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vernon postures up.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
Halo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vernon 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#
Halo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vernon passes into half guard.
Vernon prevents Halo from improving his position.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are battling for position here. Halo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vernon defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Halo pulls Vernon in close to prevent any damage.
Vernon trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Vernon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vernon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Halo won't allow Vernon to pass to mount.
Vernon trying to control from half guard but Halo is working away.
Halo is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Vernon trying to mount his opponent but Halo defends it.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Vernon is pressing down on Halo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halo is holding on for now.
Halo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vernon is working away from the top position though.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard.
Vernon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Halo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've been hearing good reports from Halo'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.
Vernon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Halo is staying active underneath Vernon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halo is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vernon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vernon prevents Halo from improving his position.
Halo is controlling Vernon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vernon is looking to advance position but Halo won't allow it.
Halo is looking to control Vernon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halo avoid being mounted?#T5#
Vernon tries to pass to full mount but Halo defends it. #SUB#
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vernon wants to free his trapped foot but Halo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Halo wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vernon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vernon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (0) vs (5) Vernon
Vernon fails to advance to Halo's back. #T6#
Vernon avoids the attempt from Halo to control.
Halo can't escape the position.
Vernon controlling his opponent.
Halo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vernon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Halo is holding on tight.
Halo tries to hold on but Vernon postures up.
Vernon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Halo working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Vernon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T7#
Halo is looking to get to half guard.
Halo prevents Vernon from taking his back.
Vernon avoids the attempt from Halo to control.#SUB2#
Vernon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Halo is surviving well by controlling Vernon's body position as best he can.
Vernon controlling from the full mount.
Halo stops Vernon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Halo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vernon avoids the attempt from Halo to control.#T8#
Halo is squirming around, avoiding Vernon's attempts to control the action.
Vernon controlling his opponent.
Vernon tries to push Halo's head away but Halo is holding on tight.
Vernon wants to control the pace but Halo is squirming around nicely.
Vernon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Halo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vernon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halo is looking to escape. #T9#
Halo tries to hold on but Vernon pushes him away.
Halo is desperately trying to improve his position but Vernon has a good base and remains in mount.
Halo 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: Halo (0) vs (8) Vernon
Halo wants to control his opponent's hands but Vernon gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Vernon looking for the choke from the back.
Halo trying to control the position but Vernon manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Halo right now.
Vernon is looking to control Halo but Halo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Halo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T10#
Vernon is trying to stick to Halo's back but Halo is turning into Vernon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vernon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Halo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (8) Vernon
Halo preventing the sweep.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vernon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo forces his way into half guard.
Vernon is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vernon is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vernon tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Vernon trying to control from the bottom.
Halo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vernon gets back to full guard.
Halo postures up. #T11#
Halo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vernon looking to control but Halo passes into half guard.
Halo trying to control the pace.
Vernon won't allow Halo to pass to mount.
Vernon trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Halo is pressing down on Vernon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vernon is holding on for now. #T12##SUB#
Halo is working for a kimura but Vernon is defending it quite comfortably.
Vernon moves into full guard.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vernon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halo is aware though and is defending well.
Vernon pulls Halo in to control the position.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vernon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Halo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vernon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halo has managed to get both his arms back between Vernon's legs - danger averted.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Vernon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Halo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vernon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vernon's guard. #T14#
Halo stalling.
Halo is looking to advance position but Vernon won't allow it.
Vernon wants to control but Halo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vernon is controlling Halo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Halo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vernon manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon wins on points by 8 to 2.
Isaac Vernon tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Prana Halo had this to say: 'Shit happens'.

 

Event: CWC 382     
Date:   May 28, 2023





150 cm
29 yrs
197 lbs



180 cm
31 yrs
195 lbs


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 3 wins and 2 losses; Panda One! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
One keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
One gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Vernon tightens his grip and picks One up, before dumping him to the ground. One manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: One (0) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vernon is fighting to break One's control of his arms but One is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but One is keeping the position.#T1#
Vernon keeps trying to improve his position.
Vernon controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vernon trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
Vernon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed One's guard. #T2#
Vernon tries to pass to full mount but One defends it.
Vernon trying to control the pace.
Vernon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
One is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Vernon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, One has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vernon wants to free his trapped foot but One is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vernon is looking to pass One's guard but actually One recovers to full guard.
Vernon looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Vernon trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but One is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vernon slips nicely into half guard.
Vernon working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on One's thigh. One counters though and makes it back to full guard.
One has control of Vernon's left arm, preventing Vernon from doing any damage. #T5#
Vernon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vernon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: One (0) vs (5) Vernon
Vernon wants to control but One is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on One's face as Vernon controls the position. #T6#
More stalling from Vernon.#SUB2#
Vernon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
One stops Vernon from passing to mount.
Vernon trying to control the position but One is working away. #T7#
Vernon tries to move to full mount but One actually manages to regain half guard.
Vernon is just content to waste time from the top position. One takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
One is controlling Vernon's posture.#T8#
Vernon wants to pass the guard but One is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vernon pushing down on One's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
One tries to get to full guard but Vernon has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Vernon is working for a submission of some sort.
Vernon trying to control from half guard but One is working away. #T9#
Vernon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and One reverses the position - he's now on top in Vernon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: One (2) vs (5) Vernon
Vernon wants to sweep but no luck.
One has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
One controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
One wants to pass the guard but Vernon is keeping the position.
One postures up.
Vernon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T10#
One not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Vernon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Vernon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. One gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
One controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Vernon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T11##SUB2#
Vernon working for a triangle but One defends it easily.
Vernon being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Vernon is looking for a triangle but One pushes his legs off easily.
Vernon is trying to control the position but One postures up. #T12#
One stopping the sweep attempt from Vernon.#SUB2#
Vernon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! One has picked Vernon up and slammed him! Vernon can't keep hold of the triangle and One manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: One (5) vs (5) Vernon
Vernon wants to control but One postures up.
Vernon is trying to escape the position but One is controlling the position.
Vernon tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: One (7) vs (5) Vernon
Vernon is trying to escape the mount.
Vernon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
One is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vernon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Vernon is still trying to improve position.
One passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: One (10) vs (5) Vernon
Vernon is looking to get to half guard.
Vernon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
One sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vernon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vernon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vernon is looking to get back to full guard here but One has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: One (13) vs (5) Vernon

And that's the end of the fight!
One takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.

 

Event: CWC 377     
Date:   May 14, 2023





180 cm
31 yrs
195 lbs



202 cm
42 yrs
270 lbs


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; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 29 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lima tries for a takedown but Vernon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Vernon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (0) Lima
Vernon is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vernon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vernon wants to pass to mount but Lima is defending the position.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Lima won't allow Vernon to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon is pressing down on Lima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lima is holding on for now.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Vernon works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (5) vs (0) Lima
Vernon 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.
Lima manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vernon's best efforts.
Vernon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (8) vs (0) Lima
Vernon moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (11) vs (0) Lima
Vernon has the hooks in. Lima is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lima trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Vernon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lima is in bad spot here.
Lima looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
A lull in the action here. #T2#
Lima breaks Vernon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (11) vs (2) Lima
Lima postures up.
Lima passes Vernon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Vernon is defending well. #SUB2#
Lima is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vernon moves into full guard. #T3#
Lima wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vernon 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#
Vernon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vernon trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima looking to sit in guard and control but Vernon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (13) vs (2) Lima
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vernon passes into half guard.
Vernon uses his free foot to push down on Lima's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lima.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (16) vs (2) Lima#T5#
Vernon tries to control but Lima wriggling away.
Vernon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Vernon controlling from the full mount.
Lima tries to lock up and control but Vernon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lima is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vernon trying to control but Lima is having none of it.
Lima bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (16) vs (4) Lima#T6#
Lima forces his way into half guard.
Lima takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vernon is looking to control Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vernon avoid being mounted?
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.
Lima wants to control but Vernon is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T7#
Lima wants to take a breather but Vernon is having none of it. #SUB2#
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Vernon defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Vernon defends the submission attempt.
Vernon manages to get to full guard.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Lima is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vernon seems keen to control Lima's posture.
Lima won't allow Vernon to sweep him here.
Lima wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon working a defensive guard here.
Lima wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Lima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vernon wants to sweep here but Lima controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vernon is keeping the position for now.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Vernon.
Lima passes Vernon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vernon trying to control from the bottom.
Lima prevents Vernon from improving his position.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vernon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima.
Lima wants to free his trapped foot but Vernon is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T10##SUB2#
Lima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vernon keeps working.
Vernon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vernon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lima is now in half guard. #T11#
Lima is thwarting Vernon's attempts to control the position.
Lima works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (16) vs (7) Lima
Lima wants to control the pace but Vernon is squirming around nicely.
Vernon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lima seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vernon is holding on tight.
Lima works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (16) vs (10) Lima
Lima is trying to stick to Vernon's back but Vernon is turning into Lima. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lima's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vernon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (18) vs (10) Lima
Lima keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass. #T12##SUB2#
Lima has his foot on Vernon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vernon works his way back into a safe position though.
Lima controls Vernon momentarily but Vernon frees himself.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lima working for a triangle but Vernon defends it easily. #SUB2#
Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T13##SUB2#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
Vernon is working hard here to advance position.
Vernon trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Vernon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vernon is looking to advance position but Lima won't allow it. #T14#
Lima moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Lima has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lima keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lima has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vernon 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 Lima.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (21) vs (10) Lima
Lima gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Vernon (23) vs (10) Lima
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Vernon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lima has worked his arm free - good work by Lima!

And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon takes the fight on points by 23 to 10.
Isaac Vernon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: CWC 371.1     
Date:   Apr 30, 2023





185 cm
42 yrs
192 lbs



180 cm
31 yrs
195 lbs


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 22 wins and 38 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vernon darts in looking for a takedown but Gracie gets double underhooks and turns Vernon into the cage.
Vernon shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Vernon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vernon is in Gracie's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Vernon
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Vernon trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Vernon controlling him for the moment.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Vernon trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to keep Vernon in close.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie controls Vernon momentarily but Vernon frees himself.
Vernon forces his way into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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#
Vernon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vernon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Vernon passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Vernon
Gracie stops Vernon from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vernon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vernon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracie!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (7) Vernon
Vernon wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Vernon forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (0) vs (10) Vernon
Gracie tries to escape but Vernon has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3##SUB2#
Vernon is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracie for a finish.
Gracie is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Vernon has managed to slip his arm under Gracie's chin. This could be all over... yep, Gracie is tapping out! Submission win for Vernon.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isaac Vernon!
Isaac Vernon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: CWC 364     
Date:   Apr 16, 2023





191 cm
45 yrs
190 lbs



180 cm
31 yrs
195 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 21 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vernon shoots in and gets a takedown into Merel's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merel (0) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Merel is retaining full guard.
Vernon is looking to pass into half guard but Merel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Merel is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (2) Vernon
Merel wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vernon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Vernon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Merel 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.
Merel looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel is working hard here to advance position.
Merel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Merel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Vernon has his foot on Merel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Merel works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Vernon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vernon working a defensive guard here.
Merel tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
Vernon can't keep his opponent in guard - Merel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Merel wants to free his trapped foot but Vernon is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Merel trying to control from half guard but Vernon is working away.
Vernon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Merel uses his free foot to push down on Vernon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vernon.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (5) vs (2) Vernon
Merel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vernon is looking to escape.
Vernon is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Merel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3##SUB#
Merel wants to finish this one by submission but Vernon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Merel.
Merel wants to control the pace but Vernon is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Merel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vernon tries to reverse the position but Merel maintains control.
Vernon tries to hold on but Merel postures up.
Vernon is working to get back to half guard.
Vernon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vernon won't allow Merel to pass to mount. #T4#
Merel is keen to just control but Vernon is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Merel seems to be looking for submissions.
Merel moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (8) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon sneaks back into half guard.
Vernon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Vernon tries to roll over but Merel keeps him under control.#SUB#
Merel is working for a submission of some sort.
Vernon works his way to full guard. Good work.#T5#
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vernon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Merel postures up.
Vernon looking for a sweep. Not yet Vernon, not yet.
Vernon pulls Merel in to control the position.
Vernon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merel won't allow Vernon to sweep him here.
Merel postures up.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Merel looking to pass the guard.
Merel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vernon's guard.
Merel uses his free foot to push down on Vernon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vernon.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (11) vs (2) Vernon
Merel wants to control the pace but Vernon is squirming around nicely.
Vernon tries to lock up and control but Merel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Merel trying to control but Vernon is having none of it.
Vernon is trying to escape the mount. #T7##SUB#
Merel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vernon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vernon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Vernon actively working from the bottom here.
Vernon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Vernon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Merel postures up. #T8##SUB2#
Vernon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Merel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (14) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon stops Merel from passing to mount.
Vernon is looking to regain half guard here but Merel keeps moving and retains side control.
Vernon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Merel's best efforts.
Vernon is pressing down on Merel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vernon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9##SUB2#
Vernon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Merel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Merel looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Merel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vernon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merel has managed to get both his arms back between Vernon's legs - danger averted.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vernon holds on and takes a little breather.
Vernon trying to keep a closed guard but Merel is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Merel drops back looking for a leg! Vernon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vernon manages to kick Merel off! Merel jumps back into Vernon's guard. #T10#
Merel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (17) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon prevents Merel from moving into mount. #SUB#
Merel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vernon, who protects the arm well.
Merel tries to move to mount but Vernon blocks the move with his legs.
Vernon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Merel off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merel (17) vs (6) Vernon
Vernon avoiding Merel 's attempts to control his hands. #T11#
Vernon controls the position.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Vernon looking for the choke from the back.
Merel can't escape the position.
Well, with Vernon on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Merel is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Vernon is trying to stick to Merel's back but Merel is turning into Vernon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vernon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Merel.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (19) vs (6) Vernon
Vernon is trying to control the position but Merel postures up.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Vernon is keeping the position.
Vernon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T12#
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vernon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Merel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Vernon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Vernon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merel defends well.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Merel pushes down on Vernon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Merel works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (22) vs (6) Vernon
Merel advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Merel (24) vs (6) Vernon
Vernon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Merel is pressing down on Vernon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vernon is holding on for now.
Vernon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vernon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vernon wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Merel wants to pass the guard but Vernon is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Vernon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Vernon is tightening it up a little... Merel has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Merel reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Merel taps out! Nice BJJ there by Vernon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Isaac Vernon!
In his post fight interview, Isaac Vernon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: GAMMA#992 Lovanov v Canada     
Date:   Apr 01, 2023
#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vernon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spence - the referee stops the clock and Vernon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spence . Vernon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've been informed that Vernon 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.
Vernon slips under a jab.
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spence .
A head kick misses from Spence .
Spence misses the jab.
Vernon looks to throw the jab but Spence is out of range.
Vernon misses with a body shot
and Spence counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spence misses with a shot to the body
and Vernon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vernon.
Vernon scores with a leg kick.
Vernon works Spence 's body with a nice hook.
Vernon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vernon moves out of range of the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Vernon.
Nice defenses there by Spence .
Spence digs a good body shot into Vernon's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spence lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spence misses with a hook.#T1#
Vernon looks to land a left hand but Spence moved out of range nicely.
Vernon throws a hook to the side of Spence 's head but Spence sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spence fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vernon just manages to avoid it.
Vernon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spence .
Spence thows a body kick. Vernon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vernon throws a poor cross that misses
and Spence counters with an inside leg kick.
Vernon misses with a straight left.
Spence tries a head kick but it misses.
Vernon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spence takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spence connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vernon's hands.
Spence will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vernon feints a counter leg kick.
Vernon misses the jab.
Spence moves out of range of the leg kick from Vernon.
Vernon throws a body shot but no joy.
Vernon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spence .#T2#
Spence avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spence tries to land a leg kick but Vernon saw it coming and moves away.
Vernon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vernon scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spence just misses with a punch to the body.
Spence tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Spence has closed the distance and engaged Vernon in a clinch.
I was talking to Spence 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vernon digs a right hand underneath Spence 's ribcage. Spence let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spence throws a punch but it's blocked by Vernon.
Vernon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spence is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vernon is defending well for now.
Vernon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spence with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vernon misses with the head strike.
Spence lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spence tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vernon's elbow.
Vernon doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Vernon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spence is defending well.
Spence softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vernon misses with a body punch.
Spence prevents a takedown attempt there.
Spence lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
Vernon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vernon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spence prevents a body shot from Vernon.
Vernon stalling in the clinch.
Spence tries a body shot but Vernon blocks it.
Vernon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vernon has a couple of punches blocked by Spence .
Vernon misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon working hard to break the clinch.
Vernon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
The referee calls for Spence to work.
Spence swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vernon tries for a takedown but Spence manages to get underhooks.
Alan Spence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Vernon.
Vernon wants a takedown.
Vernon misses with a body punch.
Come on Vernon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Spence lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vernon is trying to push Spence away but Spence has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spence misses with a punch to the body.
Spence slowing the pace effectively.
Vernon struggles to land a body shot inside as Spence controls his hands.
Vernon misses with a body punch.
A short left from Vernon.
Vernon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Vernon fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Spence dominated that round.
That's time! Spence 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Spence connects with a body shot that sends Vernon's belly button to the back.
Vernon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vernon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spence misses with a looping left.
Spence avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vernon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spence pinned against the cage. Spence gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spence tried to counter with a leg kick but Vernon avoided it.
Vernon blocks a jab.
Spence cracks Vernon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vernon lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vernon. Vernon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vernon can do to turn this around?
Spence misses with a hook.
Spence throws out a loose jab but Vernon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vernon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spence bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spence . #T1#
A low kick from Spence misses
and Vernon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circling - Vernon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vernon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spence sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spence throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
Spence forces Vernon back against the cage and clinches.
Vernon managing to block the knees to the body from Spence .
Vernon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spence prevents a body shot from Vernon.
Vernon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alan Spence has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vernon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vernon blocks an uppercut.
Spence with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spence . #TD2#
Vernon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Vernon is trying to control. Spence wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vernon stalling. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spence wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Spence is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spence is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spence is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon wants to pass to mount but Spence is defending the position. #T3#
Spence is looking to improve his position.
Vernon is trying to control. Spence wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Spence misses with a few strikes there.
Vernon looks to land a body kick but Spence moved away.
Spence darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spence misses with an uppercut.
Vernon throws a hook but Spence avoids it easily.
Alan Spence is winning the standup battle so far.
Spence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spence .
Vernon moves away from the strike by Spence .
Spence connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Spence throws a sloppy body shot
and Spence takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vernon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spence moves away.
It appears Spence was looking to counter with a kick there.
Vernon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spence .
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vernon.
Vernon 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vernon misses the jab.
Spence throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Vernon misses its intended target.
A low kick lands for Vernon.
Spence misses with an uppercut. Vernon saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Vernon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vernon.
Spence moves out of range as Vernon strikes.
Vernon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vernon looks to throw the jab but Spence is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alan Spence will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Spence looks to throw the jab but Vernon is out of range.
Vernon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vernon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spence slips under a jab.
Spence swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spence slips a jab from Vernon.
It looked like Spence wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spence fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vernon.
Spence steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vernon.
Spence throws an overhand right that lands on Vernon's shoulder, as Vernon tries to avoid the shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vernon 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 Spence has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spence and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vernon is looking to score with low kicks.
Spence was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Spence throws an overhand right that lands on Vernon's shoulder, as Vernon tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spence .
Vernon throws a body punch but Spence moves out of range.
A slow jab from Spence misses its intended target.
Spence pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vernon jabs Spence to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1##CL#
Spence moves into range and clinches up with Vernon.
Spence lands a shoulder strike.
Vernon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spence .
Vernon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spence is stalling here.
Vernon misses with the head strike.
Vernon swings wildly with an uppercut but Spence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vernon throws a head punch that misses.
Vernon tries to work over Spence 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vernon lands a nice shot to the body.
Vernon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spence lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Vernon misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Spence .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spence .
Vernon misses with some punches.
Spence scores with a shot to the side of Vernon's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spence pressing his opponent against the cage.
Spence is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vernon is keeping busy.
Spence lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
Spence lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
Vernon tries to throw a body punch but Spence avoids it by throwing Vernon back against the cage.
Spence is pressed up against the cage. Vernon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spence down to the mat. Spence avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vernon misses with a looping left.
Vernon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spence .
Alan Spence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Vernon moves out of range as Spence strikes.
Nice defenses there by Vernon.
Vernon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vernon is looking to score with low kicks.
Spence throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Vernon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alan Spence is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spence slips under a jab from Vernon.
Spence lands a leg kick that knocks Vernon off balance momentarily.
Isaac Vernon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vernon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vernon throws a leg kick but Spence checks it.
A clash of legs there as Spence blocks the low kick.
Vernon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spence can pounce on him.
Vernon throws a big shot that misses.
Spence misses with a wild body shot.
Spence jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vernon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Vernon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spence .
Vernon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vernon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vernon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decent striking displayed by Spence there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Spence misses.
Vernon misses with a left hand
and Spence counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spence tries a head kick but it misses.
Vernon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spence with a body shot.
Vernon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice defenses there by Spence .
It looked like Spence wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spence ducks under a wild hook from Vernon.
Vernon throws a push kick but Spence slaps the foot to one side.
Vernon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vernon slips under a jab from Spence .

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Spence !

A victorious Alan Spence thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#987 Aurelius v Rectal     
Date:   Feb 25, 2023
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vernon.
Vernon is looking to counter punch.
Ainsworth throws a jab when Vernon was well out of range.
Ainsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vernon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vernon is able to avoid easily.
Vernon 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.
Ainsworth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vernon.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vernon misses with a left hand
and Ainsworth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vernon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Vernon as he checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Vernon blocks the leg kick.
Ainsworth lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth connects with a body shot.#T1#
Vernon misses with a body shot
and Ainsworth counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Vernon.
Vernon tries to land a leg kick but Ainsworth saw it coming and moves away.
Vernon loads up on a big right hand but Ainsworth slips the punch.
Vernon checks a leg kick.
Vernon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vernon tests Ainsworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vernon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ainsworth misses with a hook. Vernon ducked under it nicely.
Vernon checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Vernon blocks the low kick.
Vernon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vernon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vernon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vernon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That kick from Ainsworth tenderised Vernon's leg. Vernon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vernon scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Ainsworth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ainsworth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Vernon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth 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.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vernon connects with a solid leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wilfred Ainsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vernon motions for Ainsworth to come forward. Vernon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vernon walks into a stiff left hand from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Vernon avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Vernon blocks the low kick.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Vernon avoids it.
Ainsworth works the jab nicely.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vernon manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth connects with a solid leg kick.
Vernon checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vernon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Vernon is just out of range.
Jab from Ainsworth.
A good leg kick by Vernon.
Vernon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ainsworth thuds a left hand into Vernon's body.#T4#
Ainsworth feints and then cracks Vernon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vernon down.
Vernon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Vernon misses the target.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and Ainsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Ainsworth tenderised Vernon's leg. Vernon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick #TD#
and Vernon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Ainsworth has one foot on Vernon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth motions for Vernon to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vernon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Vernon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Vernon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Vernon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ainsworth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vernon rather than just go for the knockout.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Vernon.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vernon looks for a takedown but Ainsworth sprawls well.
Vernon checks the leg kick.
Vernon throws a head kick that misses.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vernon. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vernon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vernon misses with a body shot. #T1#
Vernon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vernon moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vernon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vernon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ainsworth's head backwards.
Ainsworth sizes up Vernon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Vernon avoids it.
Vernon checks the leg kick.
Vernon checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vernon is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and Vernon counters with a leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a combination that misses
and Vernon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Ainsworth checks a leg kick nicely.
Vernon throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Vernon moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Vernon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Vernon to counter with a crisp jab.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
It looked like Vernon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ainsworth loads up on a big right hand but Vernon slips the punch.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Vernon saw it coming and moves away.
Vernon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vernon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth.
Vernon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Vernon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ainsworth sprawls and moves away.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Vernon is just out of range.#T3#
Vernon looks to land a right hand but Ainsworth moved out of range.
Ainsworth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ainsworth lands with a good body shot.
Ainsworth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ainsworth with a hook.
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Vernon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ainsworth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ainsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
Vernon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth's corner calls for a 1-2. Ainsworth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Vernon misses the target.
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Ainsworth throws a sloppy body shot
and Vernon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vernon ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vernon.
Ainsworth throws an overhand right that lands on Vernon's shoulder, as Vernon tries to avoid the shot.
Vernon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and Vernon counters with an outside leg kick.
Vernon scores with a hook.
Vernon misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ainsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ainsworth is looking to score with low kicks.
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Vernon is out of range.
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ainsworth cracks a nice hook into Vernon's ribs.
Ainsworth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vernon.
Ainsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vernon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ainsworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vernon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ainsworth's head.
Ainsworth lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Vernon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vernon momentarily. #T1#
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Vernon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ainsworth thinking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Vernon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vernon misses with a body kick.
Vernon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Vernon's midsection.
Vernon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vernon blocks a low kick nicely.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
Ainsworth thumps Vernon with a low kick.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Vernon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vernon pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Ainsworth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Vernon counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Ainsworth.
Vernon looks to land a right hand but Ainsworth moved out of range.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
It looked like Vernon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vernon. That's going to slow Ainsworth down.
Vernon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth scores with a shot to the body.
Ainsworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vernon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vernon. That did some damage!
Ainsworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vernon misses with a wild combination.
Vernon with the inside leg kick.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wilfred Ainsworth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ainsworth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Isaac Vernon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vernon staying out of range there.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Vernon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Vernon blocks it.
Vernon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vernon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ainsworth dips to his left and cracks Vernon with an uppercut!
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Vernon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vernon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
Ainsworth jabs at Vernon's body.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Vernon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vernon misses with a head kick.
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfred Ainsworth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ainsworth 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!

Wilfred Ainsworth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#983 Augustus v Ainsworth     
Date:   Jan 28, 2023
#R1#
Garcia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Garcia thuds a left hand into Vernon's body.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vernon.
Garcia staying out of range there.#TD2#
Vernon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Garcia's guard.
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.
Garcia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vernon is one step ahead there.
Vernon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Vernon is proving a slippery customer.
Vernon won't allow Garcia to sweep him here. #T1#
Vernon wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vernon is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
Garcia looking to control.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Vernon controlling him for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vernon passes Garcia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vernon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Garcia reverses the position - he's now on top in Vernon's guard. #SUB2#
Vernon working for submissions but it's allowed Garcia to get to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Vernon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vernon trying to control here.
We've been hearing good reports from Garcia'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.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but Vernon defending well.
Vernon is refusing to be controlled, as Garcia sits in half guard. #T3#
Vernon wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
Vernon is trying to maintain the position but Garcia is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Garcia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vernon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garcia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garcia's back!
Garcia trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Garcia defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
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. #T4#
Garcia is trying to break free.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
Vernon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Garcia turns into Vernon and is now in his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vernon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Vernon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garcia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Isaac Vernon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Garcia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Garcia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and Vernon counters with a nice uppercut.
Vernon lands a nice hook to Garcia's body. Garcia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Vernon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Vernon is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Isaac Vernon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Vernon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard. #T1#
Vernon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Garcia is trying to control the position but Vernon postures up.
Vernon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Vernon has control of the leg.
Vernon is keen to just control but Garcia is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Vernon is working for a kimura but Garcia is defending it quite comfortably.
Vernon is pressing down on Garcia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garcia is holding on for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia is staying active underneath Vernon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garcia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vernon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vernon's back!
Vernon trying to control the hands but Garcia won't let him. #SUB#
Vernon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Garcia. #T3##SUB#
Garcia is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Vernon trying to control but not successfully.
Garcia controlling well, preventing Vernon from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia doesn't have the hooks in and Vernon manages to turn into his guard.
Vernon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vernon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Vernon forces his way into half guard.
Vernon passes to full mount!
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Vernon's attempts to control the action.
Garcia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vernon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Vernon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Garcia has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Garcia!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vernon looking for a sweep. Not yet Vernon, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Vernon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Garcia.
Garcia throws a low kick, looking for Vernon's leg but Vernon calmly moves out of range.
Vernon looks to land a combination. Garcia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vernon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vernon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcia.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Vernon.
Garcia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Vernon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vernon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garcia throws out a leg kick but Vernon moves out of range and Garcia only half commits.
Garcia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diego Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Garcia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vernon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garcia connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Vernon blocks a low kick nicely.
Garcia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vernon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A clash of legs there as Vernon blocks the low kick.
Vernon throws out a loose jab but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vernon is out of range and Garcia settles back down.
Vernon misses with a hook.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
Nice jab there from Garcia.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vernon.
Garcia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vernon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vernon throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Garcia is looking to clinch but Vernon is avoiding it.
A big right from Garcia misses.
Vernon was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Diego Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Vernon moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Garcia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Garcia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garcia slips a jab from Vernon.
Vernon misses with a lunging right hand
and Garcia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vernon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vernon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Vernon.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vernon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vernon throws a poor cross that misses
and Garcia counters with an outside leg kick.
Vernon moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Garcia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vernon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vernon - that will leave a mark! #T3#
Vernon tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia blocks a jab.
It looked like Garcia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garcia lands with a right hand.
Garcia staying out of range there.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vernon.
Vernon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Isaac Vernon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vernon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Vernon thuds a left hand into Garcia's body.
A low kick from Garcia misses
and Vernon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Garcia's knee momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garcia.
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vernon throws out the jab.
Vernon misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Garcia walks into a jab.#T4#
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Vernon defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Vernon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
A nice side step and Vernon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vernon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garcia. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Vernon slips the punch.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vernon.
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vernon ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vernon! But no joy.
Vernon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Vernon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garcia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Vernon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vernon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Vernon!

Isaac Vernon 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: GAMMA#979 Karim v Lovanov     
Date:   Dec 31, 2022
#R1#
Thermometer jabs Vernon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vernon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thermometer misses with the combination.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Vernon slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vernon.
Thermometer checks a low kick from Vernon.
A slow jab from Thermometer misses its intended target.
Vernon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vernon manages to avoid it.
Vernon tries to counter with a takedown but Thermometer is quick to defend against it.
Thermometer's corner calls for a 1-2. Thermometer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vernon throws an overhand right that lands on Thermometer's shoulder, as Thermometer tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Thermometer.
Vernon shoots for a takedown but Thermometer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slow jab from Vernon misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermometer scores with a punch to the head.
Thermometer lands a nice looking body shot.
Thermometer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vernon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Vernon does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Thermometer stuns Vernon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Vernon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Thermometer has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Vernon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Vernon prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
Vernon goes for a takedown attempt but Thermometer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vernon. Thermometer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thermometer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vernon 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Thermometer misses the target.
Vernon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Vernon clinches.
Thermometer lands a hook that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
Thermometer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vernon just leaning against Thermometer, taking a breather.
Thermometer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vernon's elbow. #T2#
Thermometer scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Vernon breaks from the clinch.
Vernon throws an overhand right that lands on Thermometer's shoulder, as Thermometer tries to avoid the shot.
Thermometer throws a poor cross that misses
and Thermometer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thermometer jabs Vernon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thermometer catches Vernon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thermometer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thermometer scores with a hook.
Vernon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thermometer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Thermometer has knocked Vernon down with a huge combo! Thermometer steps away and waves a wobbly Vernon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Vernon is rocked!
Thermometer cracks Vernon with a left hook right on the temple and Vernon goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Thermometer lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Vernon is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rectal Thermometer!
Rectal Thermometer gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: GAMMA#976 Akechi v Logan     
Date:   Dec 10, 2022
#R1#
Vernon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Popkov.
Vernon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Popkov misses with a straight left.
Vernon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vernon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popkov throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vernon! But no joy.
Vernon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Popkov is fending him off so far but Vernon persists. Nope, Popkov circles away and we're back to standing.
Popkov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Vernon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Popkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vernon.
Popkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vernon throws out a loose jab but Popkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popkov tries to land a leg kick but Vernon saw it coming and moves away.
Popkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vernon throws out the jab.
Popkov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Popkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vernon misses with a left hand
and Popkov counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Vernon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vernon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Popkov moves away.
Popkov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vernon misses the jab.
Vernon looks to throw the jab but Popkov is out of range.
Popkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mikhail Popkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vernon misses with a leg kick.
It appears Popkov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Vernon thows a leg kick but Popkov checks it
and Popkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Vernon moves into the clinch.
Popkov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Popkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Popkov avoids the body shot from Vernon.
Vernon throws a hook but Popkov blocks it.#T2#
Popkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vernon.
An attempted straight right counter from Popkov misses the target.
A jab from Vernon does it's job there.
Popkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Popkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vernon punishes Popkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Popkov lands a jab to the head.
Popkov throws a sloppy head kick and Vernon moves out of range easily.
Vernon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Popkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popkov staying out of range there.
Popkov moves out of range of the leg kick from Vernon.
The fighters circling - Vernon throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Vernon looks to land a left hand but Popkov moved out of range nicely.
Popkov throwing a counter right hand but Vernon manages to avoid it.
Vernon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Popkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Popkov ducks under a wild hook from Vernon.
Vernon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popkov.
Vernon throws a shot to the body.
Vernon connects with a body shot that sends Popkov's belly button to the back.
Popkov slips a straight right by Vernon.
Vernon throws out a loose jab but Popkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popkov avoids the body shot from Vernon.
Vernon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Vernon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Popkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vernon misses with a jab to the body
and Popkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vernon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Popkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vernon misses with a straight right.
Vernon throws a combination that misses
and Popkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vernon misses with a straight left.
Popkov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vernon throws out a powerful jab.
Vernon is looking to land body kicks.
Vernon staying out of range there.
Vernon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Popkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Popkov throws a looping overhand right but Vernon ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Isaac Vernon 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#
Vernon jabs at Popkov's body.
Popkov looks to throw the jab but Vernon is out of range.
Popkov misses with an uppercut.
Vernon misses with a hook to the body
and Popkov counters with a straight right hand.
Vernon lands a jab.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon throws a lazy right hand but Popkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Popkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Popkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vernon sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Vernon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Popkov.
Popkov throwing a counter right hand but Vernon manages to avoid it.
Vernon throws an off balance right hand
and Popkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Popkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vernon throws out the jab.
Popkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vernon.
Popkov lands a nice looking body shot.
Vernon misses with a straight right.
Popkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vernon to score with a decent uppercut.
Popkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vernon misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Popkov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Popkov misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Vernon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vernon trying to control from half guard but Popkov is working away.
Vernon content to control rather than advance.
Popkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vernon. #SUB2#
Vernon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vernon is trying to control. Popkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vernon is pressing down on Popkov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Popkov is holding on for now. #T3#
Vernon passes to side control. #SUB2#
Vernon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vernon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Popkov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vernon moves into full mount!
Vernon trying to control but Popkov is having none of it.
Popkov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vernon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
You get the feeling that Popkov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Vernon tries to control but Popkov wriggling away.
Vernon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vernon content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Vernon 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#
Popkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vernon can pounce on him.
Vernon throws an off balance right hand
and Popkov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vernon really felt that one!
Vernon misses with an uppercut.
Vernon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vernon lands a nice looking body shot.
Popkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vernon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon misses with a low kick as Popkov jumps back.
Popkov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vernon throws a sloppy body shot
and Popkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vernon misses with a right hand
and Popkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Vernon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Popkov on his heels. He'll look to pass Popkov's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Vernon trying to control but Popkov is working from the bottom.
Isaac Vernon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vernon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vernon with the ground and pound but Popkov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Vernon showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Vernon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Popkov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vernon is controlling him.
Vernon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Popkov is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vernon trying to control but Popkov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vernon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Popkov.
Vernon throws a right and a left that Popkov avoids nicely. #T3#
Popkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Popkov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vernon throws a big shot that misses.
Popkov throws a right hand that misses
and Vernon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Popkov throws a jab when Vernon was well out of range.
Isaac Vernon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vernon misses with a looping left.
Popkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vernon. Vernon obviously looking to wear him down.
Popkov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Popkov lands a really nice looking cross but Vernon seems unphased.
Popkov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Popkov moves out of range of the body kick from Vernon. #T4#
Popkov slips a jab from Vernon.
Mikhail Popkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some bone on bone action there as Popkov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Popkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Isaac Vernon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice jab there from Popkov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vernon. Popkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Popkov.
Popkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Popkov throws the left hand but Vernon avoids the punch easily.
Vernon misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Popkov misses the target.
Popkov throws a jab when Vernon was well out of range.
Vernon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Popkov with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Vernon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vernon 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Vernon!

An out of breath Isaac Vernon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GAMMA#973 Karim v Barboza     
Date:   Nov 19, 2022
#R1#
Vernon misses with a hook. Rodgers ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Vernon dives in and scores a takedown into Rodgers 's guard.
Vernon 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.
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Rodgers working a defensive guard here.
Vernon won't allow Rodgers to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Rodgers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rodgers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vernon defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Rodgers controlling Vernon's posture.
Vernon content to stall in guard here.
Vernon landing with the ground and pound.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rodgers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodgers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vernon.
Vernon passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon prevents Rodgers from improving his position.#SUB2#
Rodgers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vernon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vernon wants to control the pace but Rodgers is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Vernon prevents Rodgers from getting the reversal.
Rodgers regains half guard.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodgers keeps working.
Rodgers trying to control from the bottom.
Rodgers gets full guard.
Vernon trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Rodgers being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Vernon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodgers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vernon has managed to get both his arms back between Rodgers 's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB2#
Rodgers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodgers managing to control the position.
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vernon throws a strike but Rodgers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodgers distracts Vernon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Vernon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodgers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodgers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Vernon 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#
Rodgers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vernon.
Vernon swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers is looking to score with low kicks.
A big left from Rodgers misses.
A left lands for Rodgers .
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vernon manages to avoid it.
Rodgers misses with a low kick.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
Rodgers misses with a jab to the body
and Rodgers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Vernon coming out on top.
Rodgers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon wants to slow Rodgers down by chopping away at his legs.
Rodgers slips under a jab.
Rodgers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vernon loads up on a big right hand but Rodgers slips the punch.
Rodgers misses with a hook #TD#
and Vernon counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Rodgers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodgers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rodgers gets back to full guard.
Rodgers 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.
Vernon stands and throws Rodgers 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rodgers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vernon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodgers gets back to half guard.
Rodgers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodgers .#T2#
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Vernon postures up.
Vernon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Vernon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodgers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vernon has managed to get both his arms back between Rodgers 's legs - danger averted.
Rodgers trying to keep a closed guard but Vernon is proving a slippery customer.
Vernon trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Rodgers controls Vernon momentarily but Vernon frees himself. #T3#
Vernon passes Rodgers 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Isaac Vernon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Vernon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodgers sees it coming and defends easily.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Rodgers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodgers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rodgers wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Vernon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vernon is trying to control. Rodgers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Rodgers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodgers wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well. #SUB#
Vernon wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodgers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rodgers is looking to control Vernon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodgers avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Rodgers misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vernon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodgers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodgers throws a chopping leg kick but Vernon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rodgers misses the body punch
and Vernon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Vernon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rodgers throws a looping overhand right but Vernon ducks down to avoid it.
Vernon throws a low kick but Rodgers moves out of range easily.
Vernon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vernon misses with an uppercut. Rodgers saw that one coming.
Rodgers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vernon's hands.
A cross from Vernon lands.
Vernon throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vernon misses with a looping right.
Rodgers misses with a looping left.#CL#
Vernon rushes Rodgers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Rodgers breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rodgers . That did some damage!
Vernon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rodgers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vernon counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Vernon connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vernon. Rodgers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodgers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vernon scores with a leg kick.
Vernon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vernon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vernon tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodgers throws a hook to the side of Vernon's head but Vernon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodgers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rodgers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vernon throws an overhand right that lands on Rodgers 's shoulder, as Rodgers tries to avoid the shot.
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. Vernon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vernon.
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. Vernon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keith Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Vernon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD2#
Rodgers shoots in and bounces Vernon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving. #SUB#
Vernon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodgers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodgers is in close to Vernon's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Vernon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodgers preventing the sweep. #T3#
Rodgers cracks Vernon with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Vernon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodgers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodgers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodgers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodgers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Isaac Vernon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodgers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vernon wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodgers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Vernon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rodgers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vernon's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rodgers working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4#
Rodgers landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Vernon looking for a guillotine here but Rodgers defends easily.
Rodgers stands up over Vernon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rodgers trying to control but Vernon is working from the bottom.
Rodgers is in close to Vernon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rodgers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodgers looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Vernon looking for a guillotine here but Rodgers defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keith Rodgers .
I think Vernon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Vernon!

A relieved looking Isaac Vernon 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: GAMMA#970 Karim v Hero     
Date:   Oct 29, 2022
#R1#
Vernon misses with a hook.
Vernon connects with a solid leg kick.
Vernon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muhapuro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vernon 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.
Muhapuro checks the leg kick.
Muhapuro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Muhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Vernon.
Vernon loads up on a big right hand but Muhapuro slips the punch.#TD2#
Vernon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Muhapuro is trying to defend but Vernon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##ES#
Muhapuro kicks Vernon off and gets back to his feet.
Vernon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Vernon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Muhapuro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Muhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muhapuro keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass. #ES#
Muhapuro scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Vernon looks to score with a jab to the body but Muhapuro is just out of range.
Muhapuro feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Muhapuro gets tackled into the cage by Vernon. Vernon maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhapuro wants to take the fight to the mat but Vernon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vernon throws a punch but it's blocked by Muhapuro.
Vernon struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhapuro controls his hands. #TD2#
Vernon is trying to trip Muhapuro. He has hold of a leg but Muhapuro is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vernon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Muhapuro uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Vernon.
Vernon throws a head kick but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vernon.#T3#
Vernon throws a body shot but no joy.
Muhapuro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vernon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vernon.
Muhapuro feinted with a counter takedown.
Vernon misses the jab.
Muhapuro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vernon sprawls and moves away.
Vernon throws a leg kick but Muhapuro moved away.
Muhapuro attempts a counter takedown but Vernon avoids it well and moves away.
Muhapuro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Vernon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Muhapuro was covering up waiting for the punch and Vernon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Muhapuro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vernon is controlling him. #T4#
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Muhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Muhapuro is retaining full guard.
Vernon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muhapuro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muhapuro keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Vernon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Vernon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but Muhapuro defending well. #ES#
Muhapuro manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muhapuro.
Vernon throws a hook but Muhapuro blocks it.
Muhapuro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Muhapuro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Muhapuro defending well as Vernon loads up on a big left hand.
Muhapuro tries to counter with a takedown but Vernon is quick to defend against it.
Muhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Vernon.
Muhapuro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Muhapuro gets caught napping as Vernon dives in and scores a takedown. Muhapuro manages to retain guard.
Vernon looking to pass the guard.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Muhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muhapuro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Vernon trying to control but Muhapuro is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muhapuro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vernon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Vernon closes the distance and pushes Muhapuro back into the cage.
Vernon tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing Vernon back against the cage.
Vernon misses with a punch on the inside.
Vernon struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhapuro controls his hands. #T3#
Muhapuro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vernon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Muhapuro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vernon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Vernon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Isaac Vernon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muhapuro staying out of range there.
Muhapuro feinted with a counter takedown.
Vernon throws out a loose jab but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Muhapuro slips a jab and a cross from Vernon.
Muhapuro attempts a counter takedown but Vernon avoids it well and moves away.
Vernon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vernon motions for Muhapuro to come forward. Vernon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muhapuro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vernon sprawls and moves away.
Vernon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muhapuro was well out of range. Poor timing from Vernon.
Muhapuro attempts a counter takedown but Vernon avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Vernon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vernon misses with a body shot.
Isaac Vernon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vernon cracks Muhapuro with a good jab.
Vernon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vernon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Vernon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vernon lands in his opponent's guard.

Muhapuro has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Vernon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhapuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Vernon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Vernon misses with a low kick.
Muhapuro feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Vernon misses.
Muhapuro attempts a counter takedown but Vernon avoids it well and moves away.
Muhapuro avoids the body shot from Vernon.
Nice defenses there by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro tries to counter with a takedown but Vernon is quick to defend against it.
Vernon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vernon connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vernon throws a front kick aimed at Muhapuro's knee but Muhapuro avoids it well.
Vernon throws an overhand right that lands on Muhapuro's shoulder, as Muhapuro tries to avoid the shot.
Muhapuro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vernon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##TD2#
Vernon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Muhapuro on his heels. He'll look to pass Muhapuro's guard now, I'm sure.
Muhapuro being controlled here, momentarily.
Vernon won't allow Muhapuro to get back to his feet.
Muhapuro keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
Vernon trying to control but Muhapuro is working from the bottom.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Vernon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vernon trying to control but Muhapuro is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big left from Vernon misses.
Muhapuro tries to counter with a takedown but Vernon is quick to defend against it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vernon.
A slow jab from Vernon misses its intended target.
Muhapuro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Muhapuro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vernon 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. #T3#
Muhapuro defending well as Vernon loads up on a big left hand.
Vernon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vernon 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.
Vernon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Isaac Vernon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A swing and a miss from Vernon.
Vernon throws a series of punches but Muhapuro avoids them all with ease.
Vernon throws a low kick but Muhapuro moves out of range easily.
Muhapuro slips a straight right by Vernon.
Muhapuro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vernon sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Vernon throws a body punch but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vernon misses with a straight left.
Muhapuro tries to counter with a takedown but Vernon is quick to defend against it.
Vernon misses with a straight right.
Muhapuro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vernon throws out the jab.
Muhapuro tries to counter with a takedown but Vernon is quick to defend against it.
Muhapuro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vernon.
Vernon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD2#
Vernon gets the takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vernon 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.
Paul Muhapuro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Vernon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Muhapuro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Vernon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vernon 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Vernon!

A victorious Isaac Vernon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#966 Karim v Lovanov     
Date:   Oct 01, 2022
#R1#
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vernon tries to close the distance and clinch but Danilov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vernon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rollins Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Vernon throws a body punch but Danilov moves out of range.
Vernon lunges at Danilov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Danilov's hand.
Danilov wants to clinch
and Vernon counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vernon.
Vernon tries to clinch but Danilov is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vernon. Danilov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vernon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danilov misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon lands with an overhand left.
A solid body kick from Vernon.
Danilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Danilov.
Vernon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Vernon gets tackled into the cage by Danilov. Danilov maintains the clinch.
Vernon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danilov blocks a body shot from Vernon. #T1#
Danilov misses with a punch to the body.
Danilov is trying to push Vernon away but Vernon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vernon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Danilov tries a knee to the head but Vernon blocks it.
Vernon throws a head punch that misses.
Danilov has Vernon pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Vernon.
Vernon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Vernon.
Vernon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vernon lands a shot to the body.
Danilov prevents a body shot from Vernon.
Vernon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Danilov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Danilov throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
A short right from Danilov.
Vernon tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
Danilov can't find room to land a body shot as Vernon controls the action.
Danilov stalls.
Vernon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Danilov or not.
Danilov looking to stall.
Vernon cracks Danilov with a nice body shot.
Vernon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vernon misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vernon.
Vernon tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
Vernon digs a right hand underneath Danilov's ribcage. Danilov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Danilov looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vernon struggles to land a body shot inside as Danilov controls his hands.
Vernon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danilovs head.
Vernon lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Danilov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vernon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danilov's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Danilov.
A body shot lands from Vernon.
Still in the clinch, Vernon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Danilov is pushing Vernon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vernon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Vernon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vernon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vernon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vernon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vernon lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Vernon.
Danilov can't find room to land a body shot as Vernon controls the action.
Danilov slows down the pace here. #BC#
Vernon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vernon scores with a nice head shot.
Vernon lands a lovely overhand right.
Danilov swings widly with a right hand
and Vernon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danilov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Danilov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vernon misses with a looping left.
Danilov misses the shot to the body.
Danilov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Vernon.
Danilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Danilov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Vernon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Danilov misses with a looping right.
Vernon scores with a jab.
Vernon pushes Danilov away with a front kick.
Danilov misses with a left hand
and Vernon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Danilov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vernon throws a push kick but Danilov slaps the foot to one side.
Vernon moves in looking to clinch but Danilov pushes him off.
Danilov looks to score with a jab to the body but Vernon is just out of range.
Vernon misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Danilov counters by moving into the clinch.
Isaac Vernon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vernon is trying to drag Danilov to the mat but Danilov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Danilov.
Danilov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vernon misses with the head strike. #T1#
The referee calls for Danilov to work.
Vernon lands a left hand.
Vernon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Vernon.
Vernon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vernon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Danilov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Vernon breaks from the clinch.
Vernon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vernon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vernon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vernon staying out of range there.
Vernon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Danilov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Danilov throws out a loose jab but Vernon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vernon throws a looping overhand right but Danilov ducks down to avoid it.
Vernon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Danilov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Danilov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vernon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vernon looks to throw the jab but Danilov is out of range.
Vernon takes a swing at Danilov's ribcage but misses.
Danilov throws out a counter right but Vernon avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Vernon has closed the distance and engaged Danilov in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vernon misses with the head strike.
Vernon tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
Danilov lands a left hand.
Vernon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danilov can do to turn this around?
Vernon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vernon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vernon scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Vernon.
Danilov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vernons head.
Danilov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Danilov lands a hook that snaps the head of Vernon backwards. #T3#
Danilov slows down the pace here.
Danilov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vernon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
Vernon digs a right hand into Danilov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Danilov's gas tank.
Vernon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vernon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vernon lands with a light punch inside.
Vernon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vernon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vernon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Danilov scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Vernon.
Vernon fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Vernon struggles to land a body shot inside as Danilov controls his hands.
Danilov prevents a body shot from Vernon.
Vernon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vernon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danilov is struggling to control the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Danilov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov is looking to control Vernon's arms but Vernon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Danilov has his back to the cage. #TD#
Vernon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Danilov regains guard immediately.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon stopping the sweep attempt from Danilov.
Danilov is trying to keep Vernon in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Vernon dominated that second round.
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#
Vernon avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Vernon's corner calls for a 1-2. Vernon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Danilov avoids the body shot from Vernon.
Vernon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danilov.
A jab from Vernon misses.
Vernon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Vernon misses the target.
Vernon lands with an overhand left.
Danilov is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon throws a push kick but Danilov slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Vernon gets caught napping as Danilov dives in and scores a takedown. Vernon manages to retain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Danilov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully.
Vernon wants to sweep here but Danilov controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Danilov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Danilov postures up.
Danilov being controlled here momentarily.
Danilov is looking to work some ground and pound but Vernon has wrist control.
Danilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danilov won't allow Vernon to sweep him here.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vernon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vernon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vernon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Danilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
Vernon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vernon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Danilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vernon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
A swing and a miss from Vernon.
Danilov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Danilov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vernon counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vernon finds it's way round the side to connect with Danilov's head.
Danilov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Danilov throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Danilov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vernon.
Danilov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vernon's waist but Vernon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Danilov off to one side.
Danilov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vernon throws a lazy right hand but Danilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Danilov.
Ruslan Danilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some bone on bone action there as Danilov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Danilov feints the counter takedown.
Danilov misses with a wild body shot.
Isaac Vernon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vernon blocks a jab.
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danilov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Vernon.
Danilov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danilov misses with a body punch
and Vernon counters with a series of strikes. Danilov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vernon lands the left hand.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov misses with a takedown attempt - Vernon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Vernon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Danilov pushes Vernon up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Danilov breaks the clinch.
Danilov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vernon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danilov manages to avoid it.
Vernon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danilov.
Vernon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vernon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vernon throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Vernon.
Danilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Danilov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Danilov is predictable there #TD#
and Vernon counters with a takedown into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Vernon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vernon 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Vernon!

An out of breath Isaac Vernon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GAMMA#961 Augustus v Shane     
Date:   Aug 27, 2022
#R1#
Vernon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laranja.
Vernon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rollins Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Laranja misses with a wild body shot.
Vernon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Laranja fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vernon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vernon misses with a shot to the body
and Laranja counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Laranja blocks a jab.
Laranja misses with a low kick.
Laranja takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laranja misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Vernon misses the target.
Laranja misses with a shot to the body
and Vernon counters with a thumping low kick.
Vernon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vernon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Laranja counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vernon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Renato Laranja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laranja lands with a slapping head kick.
Vernon connects with the punch.
Vernon misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Laranja was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Laranja misses with a lunging right hand
and Vernon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laranja fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vernon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vernon tries to close the distance and clinch but Laranja swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vernon misses with a body shot.
Renato Laranja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vernon throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Vernon gets a takedown into half guard.
Vernon trying to control from half guard but Laranja is working away. #SUB2#
Laranja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laranja tries to roll over but Vernon keeps him under control.#T2#
Vernon trying to control the action but Laranja is working from the bottom.
Vernon works his way into full mount!
Laranja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vernon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laranja controls the position.
Laranja is desperately trying to get back to 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!
Laranja tries to hold on but Vernon postures up.#T3#
Vernon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Laranja's face.
Laranja prevents Vernon from taking his back.
Laranja is desperately trying to improve his position but Vernon has a good base and remains in mount.
Vernon dominating with strikes here.
Laranja wants to hold on but Vernon pushes him away.
Laranja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vernon trying to control but Laranja is having none of it. #T4#
Laranja wants to hold on but Vernon pushes him away.
Vernon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vernon trying to control but Laranja is having none of it. #SUB#
Vernon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vernon trying to control but Laranja is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Vernon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vernon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Laranja slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vernon throws a right hand that misses
and Laranja counters with a nice uppercut.
Laranja thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vernon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Laranja throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vernon counters with a straight right hand.
Vernon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laranja.
Laranja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vernon.
Vernon missing with a left hand there. Laranja was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laranja scores with a nice head shot.
Laranja slips a jab and a cross from Vernon.
Vernon slips a straight right by Laranja.
Vernon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laranja manages to avoid it.#T1#
Laranja digs a good hook to Vernon's body.
Vernon thuds a left hand into Laranja's body.
Laranja misses with a body kick.
Laranja waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vernon.
It looked like Vernon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Laranja.
A slow jab from Vernon misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Laranja on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laranja throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vernon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vernon cracks a nice hook into Laranja's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Vernon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laranja doesn't seem phased though.
Vernon misses the jab.
Laranja looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vernon throws a chopping leg kick but Laranja manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And Laranja responds with a good body kick, but Vernon manages to step out the way in time.
Laranja tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vernon is able to avoid easily.
Laranja pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laranja connects with a body shot.
Vernon swings for the body but Laranja moves out of range.
Laranja appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
A left lands for Vernon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laranja misses the shot to the body.
Vernon throwing a counter right hand but Laranja manages to avoid it.
Renato Laranja seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laranja throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vernon is looking to counter punch.
Laranja throws a jab when Vernon was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laranja. Vernon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laranja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
Laranja doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vernon looks to throw the jab but Laranja is out of range.
Vernon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Laranja misses with a lunging right hand
and Vernon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vernon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laranja moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vernon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Laranja 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. #T3#
Nice shot lands for Vernon.
Vernon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laranja takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body kick there by Laranja.
Laranja misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Vernon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laranja doesn't seem phased though.
Vernon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laranja.
Vernon avoids the head kick by Laranja.
Vernon jabs Laranja to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Laranja connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vernon momentarily.
Vernon pushes Laranja away with a front kick.
Laranja connects with a body shot that sends Vernon's belly button to the back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laranja on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T4#
Laranja looks to score with a jab to the body but Vernon is just out of range.
Vernon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Vernon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Laranja to the mat! Laranja manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Laranja is looking for a triangle but Vernon pushes his legs off easily.
Laranja controls Vernon momentarily but Vernon frees himself.
Laranja being controlled here, momentarily.
Vernon is in close to Laranja's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Laranja keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
Vernon scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Isaac Vernon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Laranja misses with a straight left.
Laranja scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vernon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vernon slips a straight right by Laranja.
Laranja slaps away a takedown attempt from Vernon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vernon scores with a shot to the body.
Vernon takes one to the chin there.
Laranja misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Laranja lands a body shot.
Laranja tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vernon clobbers Laranja with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Vernon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laranja.
Vernon lands a front kick.
Laranja misses with a straight left.
Laranja slips a straight right by Vernon.
Laranja thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laranja ducks under a wild hook from Vernon.
Vernon with a jab.
Laranja just misses with a punch to the body.
Laranja cracks Vernon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laranja loads up on a big right hand but Vernon slips the punch.
Vernon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laranja throws a sloppy head kick and Vernon moves out of range easily.
Vernon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laranja throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vernon on the side of the head. #T2#
Laranja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vernon manages to avoid it.
Laranja looks to score with a jab to the body but Vernon is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laranja tries to score with a low kick but Vernon moves his leg out of the way.
Vernon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Vernon does it's job there.
Laranja swings for the body but Vernon moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Laranja.
Laranja on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vernon thumps Laranja with a low kick.
Vernon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laranja finds it's way round the side to connect with Vernon's head.
Laranja jabs Vernon right on the nose. Vernon blinks but takes it well.
Laranja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laranja misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Laranja misses with a straight left.
Laranja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vernon.
Vernon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Laranja chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vernon wants to land a leg kick but Laranja is out of range.
Laranja throws a hook but Vernon avoids it easily.
Vernon is looking to counter punch.
Vernon looks to land a left hand but Laranja moved out of range nicely.
Isaac Vernon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laranja throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vernon ducks under a wild hook from Laranja.
Laranja misses with a low kick.
Laranja misses with an uppercut. Vernon saw that one coming.
Laranja is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vernon.
Laranja misses with a wild body shot.
Laranja swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Laranja 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.
Laranja connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vernon. Vernon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laranja throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laranja throws a head kick but Vernon moves out of range.
Vernon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Vernon does no damage.
Laranja keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vernon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Laranja misses.
Laranja avoids a kick to the body.
Laranja throws out a counter right but Vernon avoids it with no problem.
Vernon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Laranja throws an off balance right hand
and Vernon counters with a straight right hand.
Vernon throws a lazy head kick
and Laranja counters with an outside leg kick.
Renato Laranja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vernon misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Laranja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vernon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: BB 63 - Escobar vs White     
Date:   Jul 30, 2022
#R1#
Vernon digs a good body shot into Ducreux's ribs.
Ducreux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vernon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vernon is looking to land body kicks.
Vernon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rollins Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Vernon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ducreux moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Vernon misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Ducreux misses.
Vernon throws a jab when Ducreux was well out of range.
Ducreux throws out a counter right but Vernon avoids it with no problem.
Vernon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ducreux at a distance.
We've been informed that Ducreux 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.
Ducreux scores with a nice head shot.
Ducreux throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vernon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vernon throws a jab when Ducreux was well out of range.
Vernon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ducreux throws a leg kick
and Ducreux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joseph Ducreux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ducreux throws a lazy uppercut
and Vernon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ducreux tests Vernon's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Vernon throws a leg kick which misses Ducreux's front leg but catches the back leg as Ducreux tries to avoid it.
Ducreux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vernon avoids the body shot from Ducreux.
Ducreux misses with a straight right.
Vernon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ducreux counters with a nice uppercut.
Ducreux lands the left hand.
Vernon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ducreux.
Ducreux avoids a kick to the body.
Ducreux scores with the left hand. Vernon knows he should have avoided that one.
Ducreux throws the left hand but Vernon avoids the punch easily.
Ducreux lands a nice hook to Vernon's body. Vernon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ducreux. Vernon shrugs it off though.
Vernon ducks under a wild hook from Ducreux.
A little feinted left hand from Vernon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Ducreux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ducreux.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ducreux throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vernon throws out a loose jab but Ducreux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ducreux scores with a nice strike.
Ducreux is looking to chop away at Vernon's legs.
Joseph Ducreux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ducreux throws a leg kick which misses Vernon's front leg but catches the back leg as Vernon tries to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Ducreux.
Ducreux throws out a loose jab but Vernon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vernon throws a lazy right hand but Ducreux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vernon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ducreux with a nice cross.
Ducreux swings for the body but Vernon moves out of range.
Vernon misses with a body shot
letting Ducreux counter with a right hand.
Vernon looks to land a left hand but Ducreux moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Vernon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ducreux manages to avoid it.
Ducreux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vernon with a body shot.
Vernon takes a swing at Ducreux's ribcage but misses.
Ducreux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vernon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ducreux. Vernon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ducreux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ducreux misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Vernon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ducreux!
Vernon fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB#
Vernon has an Americana. Ducreux didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Vernon is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Vernon hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Isaac Vernon!
After the fight, Isaac Vernon 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: BB 58 - White vs Tavares     
Date:   Jul 02, 2022
#R1#
Yrkje shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yrkje misses with a hook.
Yrkje throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vernon throws out a counter right but Yrkje avoids it with no problem.
We've been informed that Vernon 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.
Yrkje jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yrkje tries to land a leg kick but Vernon saw it coming and moves away.
Vernon cracks Yrkje with an open hand slap.
Vernon misses with a hook. Yrkje ducked under it nicely.
Yrkje throws a body shot but no joy.
Yrkje connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vernon momentarily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vernon. Yrkje shrugs it off though.
Yrkje throws a leg kick which misses Vernon's front leg but catches the back leg as Vernon tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Yrkje.
Vernon misses with a straight right.
Yrkje misses with a straight right.
Yrkje fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vernon manages to avoid it.
Vernon throws out a counter right but Yrkje avoids it with no problem.
Vernon looks to land a left hand but Yrkje moved out of range nicely.
Yrkje throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Vernon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vernon shoots in for a double leg but Yrkje sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yrkje throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yrkje throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Yrkje jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yrkje takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yrkje lands a slapping body shot.
Yrkje looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yrkje chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yrkje displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vernon throws out the jab.
Yrkje throws a body punch but Vernon moves out of range.
Yrkje cracks a nice hook into Vernon's ribs.
Yrkje connects with the punch.
A lazy left from Yrkje finds it's target.
Yrkje swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vernon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vernon connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vernon checks a leg kick.
Yrkje throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yrkje misses with a low kick.
Vernon checks a leg kick.
Yrkje looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Yrkje, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yrkje misses with a hook.
Yrkje connects with a looping right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Vernon blocks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Vernon.
Yrkje lands a really nice looking cross but Vernon seems unphased.
Vernon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vernon throws a looping overhand right but Yrkje ducks down to avoid it.
Vernon misses with a wild body shot.
Yrkje thumps Vernon with a low kick.
Vernon catches Yrkje with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vernon 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.
Vernon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yrkje slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yrkje keeps the fight on the outside.
Vernon throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
A big right from Vernon misses.
Yrkje looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yrkje throws a big shot that misses.
Vernon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yrkje connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vernon tries to move into range but Yrkje moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yrkje scores with a punch to the head.
Vernon blocks a leg kick.
Vernon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yrkje throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Vernon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yrkje is keeping the position for now.
Vernon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vernon trying to control but Yrkje is working from the bottom.
Vernon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Vernon looking to sit in guard and control but Yrkje gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yrkje postures up.
Yrkje tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Vernon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yrkje is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Vernon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yrkje gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toby Keith Yrkje dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Yrkje throws a solid leg kick but Vernon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yrkje.
Vernon moves out of range of the strikes.
Yrkje connects with a crisp jab.
Good work by Vernon as he checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Vernon blocks the low kick.
Vernon throws a jab but it's blocked by Yrkje.
Vernon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yrkje moves out of range as Vernon strikes.
Yrkje with a nice cross.
Yrkje on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vernon. Vernon obviously looking to wear him down.
Yrkje's corner calls for a 1-2. Yrkje obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vernon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yrkje.
Yrkje misses with a looping right.
Vernon checks a leg kick nicely.
Yrkje throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yrkje looks to score with a jab to the body but Vernon is just out of range.
A jab from Vernon misses. #T1#
Yrkje jabs Vernon right on the nose. Vernon blinks but takes it well.
Vernon misses with an uppercut. Yrkje saw that one coming.
Yrkje fakes the leg kick and cracks Vernon in the body.
Yrkje is looking to score with low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vernon.
Yrkje tries a low kick but Vernon avoids it.
Vernon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vernon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vernon misses with a low kick.
Vernon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yrkje fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vernon looks to land a left hand but Yrkje moved out of range nicely.
Vernon throws a looping overhand right but Yrkje ducks down to avoid it.
Toby Keith Yrkje is winning the standup battle so far.
Yrkje lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vernon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yrkje is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vernon.
Vernon tries to move into range but Yrkje moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Yrkje smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yrkje. That's going to slow Vernon down.
Yrkje throws a hook to the side of Vernon's head but Vernon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yrkje feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vernons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vernon avoids the body shot from Yrkje.
Yrkje is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yrkje throws a low kick, looking for Vernon's leg but Vernon calmly moves out of range.
Yrkje lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Yrkje misses its intended target.
Vernon throws out a counter right but Yrkje avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut there from Vernon.
Yrkje misses with a low kick.
Yrkje takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vernon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Yrkje wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yrkje slips a jab from Vernon.
Vernon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yrkje throws a leg kick but Vernon checks it.
Yrkje is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vernon can do to turn this around?
Yrkje walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vernon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Yrkje throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vernon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vernon lands a jab to the nose.
Vernon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vernon lands a front kick.
Vernon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yrkje.
A head kick misses from Vernon.
Yrkje throws a leg kick but Vernon sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big right from Vernon misses.
Yrkje throws a shot from downtown. Vernon moves away and avoids it.
Vernon throws an overhand right that lands on Yrkje's shoulder, as Yrkje tries to avoid the shot.
Toby Keith Yrkje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vernon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yrkje looks to score with a jab to the body but Vernon is just out of range.
Yrkje throws a hook but Vernon avoids it easily.#TD2#
Vernon shoots in and bounces Yrkje off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Yrkje keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Vernon looking to pass the guard.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Yrkje keeps moving.
Yrkje keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
Vernon trying to control but Yrkje is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Toby Keith Yrkje will probably get the nod.
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#
Yrkje throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yrkje throws a body punch but Vernon moves out of range.
A slow jab from Vernon misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Yrkje on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Yrkje.
Vernon throws a leg kick but Yrkje sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Yrkje.
Yrkje feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yrkje scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A good leg kick by Yrkje.
Vernon ducks under a wild hook from Yrkje.
Vernon takes a swing at Yrkje's ribcage but misses.
Yrkje throws a nice looking combination but Vernon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Vernon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yrkje ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
A little jabbing left from Vernon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yrkje on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vernon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vernon wants to control but Yrkje is keeping him busy. #T1#
Vernon tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Vernon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yrkje sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Vernon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yrkje sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Vernon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #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.
Yrkje makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yrkje.
Vernon passes Yrkje's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yrkje works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Yrkje wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Isaac Vernon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vernon forces his way into half guard.
Vernon wants to advance to full mount but Yrkje doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Yrkje keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Yrkje is keeping the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Yrkje is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vernon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vernon moves out of range as Yrkje strikes.
Yrkje throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Isaac Vernon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vernon misses with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Yrkje. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yrkje.
Yrkje 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon lands with a kick to the ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yrkje.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yrkje.
A lazy left from Yrkje finds it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Isaac Vernon.
I think Yrkje has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Toby Keith Yrkje!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Toby Keith Yrkje!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Toby Keith Yrkje!

Toby Keith Yrkje wins by unanimous decision!

An out of breath Toby Keith Yrkje thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: BB 53 - Garbowa vs White     
Date:   Jun 07, 2022
#R1##TD2#
Lafayette scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lafayette tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vernon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Lafayette seems content to control.#SUB#
Vernon looking for submissions off his back.
Lafayette is taking a breather. Vernon 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.
Lafayette is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lafayette wants to work for an arm triangle but Vernon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Vernon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lafayette pulls his head out easily.
Lafayette is taking a breather. Vernon 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.#T1#
Lafayette tries to pass to full mount but Vernon defends it.
Lafayette is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lafayette prevents Vernon from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vernon is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Lafayette seems content to control.#SUB#
Vernon looking for submissions off his back.
Vernon trying to hold on to Lafayette's head to control him but Lafayette postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Lafayette closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vernon misses with a punch on the inside.
Vernon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lafayette looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vernon lands a right hand. #BC2#
Lafayette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lafayette moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lafayette shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vernon eats them both and turns towards Lafayette to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Lafayette manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vernon on his heels. He'll look to pass Vernon's guard now, I'm sure.
Vernon looking to control. #T3#
Lafayette wants to get up but he can't break Vernon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lafayette looking to pass the guard.
Vernon looking to control.
Lafayette stopping the sweep attempt from Vernon.
Lafayette wants to get up but he can't break Vernon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lafayette sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vernon's guard. #SUB#
Vernon looking for submissions off his back.
Vernon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lafayette.
Lafayette stalling.
Lafayette is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lafayette is thwarting Vernon's attempts to control the position.
Lafayette tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Lafayette trying to mount his opponent but Vernon defends it.
Lafayette slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Lafayette 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Lafayette closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vernon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette 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#
Lafayette with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vernon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lafayette rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vernon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lafayette shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vernon pinned against the cage. Vernon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vernon tries to counter with a takedown but Lafayette is quick to defend against it.
Rene Lafayette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lafayette shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Vernon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lafayette.
Isaac Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rene Lafayette.
Vernon cracks Lafayette with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon blocks a jab.
Lafayette tries to clinch but Vernon moves away
and Vernon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lafayette ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1##TD#
Vernon shoots in and gets a takedown into Lafayette's guard.
Lafayette keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Lafayette is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vernon passes Lafayette's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vernon trying to control the action but Lafayette is working from the bottom.
Lafayette tries to roll over but Vernon keeps him under control.#T2#
Vernon tries to pass to full mount but Lafayette defends it.
Lafayette is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Vernon 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.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lafayette keeps working. #T3#
Lafayette is controlling Vernon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lafayette tries to get to full guard but Vernon has control of the leg.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lafayette pushes Vernon off looking to stand but Vernon dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vernon lands with an overhand left.
Lafayette fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vernon misses with a straight left.
Lafayette shoots and misses
enabling Vernon to counter with a crisp jab.
Lafayette tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vernon swivels and escapes.
Vernon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lafayette misses with a double jab
and Vernon counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for Vernon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lafayette shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vernon as he jumps to the side.
Lafayette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vernon throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Vernon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lafayette tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vernon swivels and escapes.
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lafayette.
Lafayette tries to counter with a clinch but Vernon shakes him off and moves away.
Lafayette has his takedown stuffed
and Vernon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vernon lands the left hand.
Vernon misses with a straight left.
Lafayette shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vernon but Vernon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Isaac Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rene Lafayette.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Vernon.
Vernon throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Lafayette gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vernon counters with a nice uppercut.
Lafayette fails with the takedown.
Vernon tries to counter with a takedown but Lafayette is quick to defend against it.
Lafayette shoots in and drives through. Vernon sprawls well.
Lafayette fails with the takedown
and Vernon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lafayette takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vernon lands a nice hook to Lafayette's body. Lafayette takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lafayette tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vernon swivels and escapes.
Vernon is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Vernon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lafayette momentarily.
Lafayette doesn't manage to clinch there - Vernon circles away.
Vernon lands with a good body shot.
Vernon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vernon scores with a jab. Lafayette acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lafayette gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vernon counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lafayette darts in trying to clinch
and Vernon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Lafayette or perhaps it was just good defense by Vernon, which made it look bad.
Rene Lafayette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lafayette throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vernon feinted with a counter takedown.
Lafayette misses with a combination
and Vernon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Isaac Vernon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lafayette throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vernon counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Vernon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lafayette napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lafayette tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Vernon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Lafayette really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vernon tries to control but Lafayette wriggling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lafayette swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lafayette can't escape the position.
Vernon content just to control the position here.
Lafayette is looking to get to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Isaac Vernon!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Isaac Vernon!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Isaac Vernon!

Isaac Vernon wins by unanimous decision!

Isaac Vernon tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: BB 50 - Obaminator vs Adam 3     
Date:   May 21, 2022
#R1#
Vernon throws an off balance right hand
and Ducreux counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vernon's knee momentarily.
A jab from Ducreux misses.
Ducreux throws the left hand but Vernon avoids the punch easily.
Ducreux swings for the body but Vernon moves out of range.
Vernon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ducreux scores with a jab.
Ducreux throws a right hand that misses
and Vernon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ducreux tries a head kick but it misses.
Vernon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ducreux takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ducreux thinks about countering with a head kick.
Vernon takes a swing at Ducreux's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon moves out of range as Ducreux throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vernon! But no joy.
Vernon 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.
Ducreux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vernon. That did some damage!
Vernon throws the left hand but Ducreux avoids the punch easily.
Vernon takes one to the chin there.
Vernon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Vernon moves out of range of the body kick from Ducreux.
Ducreux just misses with a punch to the body.
Ducreux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vernon counters with a big head kick but Ducreux shrugs it off.
Vernon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vernon misses with a body shot.
Ducreux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
Ducreux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ducreux walks into a jab.
Vernon lands a slapping body shot.
Vernon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ducreux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vernon misses with an uppercut. Ducreux saw that one coming.
Vernon checks a low kick from Ducreux.
Ducreux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ducreux misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Ducreux takes a swing at Vernon's ribcage but misses.
Ducreux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
Vernon takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ducreux looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vernon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ducreux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Vernon misses.
Vernon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ducreux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vernon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ducreux loads up on a big right hand but Vernon slips the punch.
And Vernon responds with a good body kick, but Ducreux manages to step out the way in time.
Vernon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ducreux checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ducreux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ducreux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Joseph Ducreux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ducreux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vernon.
Vernon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Vernon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ducreux's head.
A big left from Ducreux misses.
Ducreux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vernon punishes Ducreux's body with a nice straight punch.
Vernon needs to keep his hands up - Ducreux had a free shot at his head there.
Vernon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ducreux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vernon to score with a decent uppercut.
Vernon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ducreux was well out of range. Poor timing from Vernon.
Ducreux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ducreux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vernon.
Ducreux does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ducreux misses with a hook.
Ducreux throws a front kick aimed at Vernon's knee but Vernon avoids it well.
It seemed like Vernon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ducreux misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Ducreux feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vernons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Some bone on bone action there as Vernon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vernon with the counter takedown but Ducreux avoids it easily.
Ducreux misses with a straight right.
Vernon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vernon throws a series of punches but Ducreux moves out of range.
Ducreux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vernon.
Ducreux tests Vernon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vernon moves out of range as Ducreux strikes.
Vernon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ducreux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vernon.
Vernon looks to throw the jab but Ducreux is out of range.
Vernon misses with an uppercut. Ducreux saw that one coming.
Ducreux cracks Vernon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ducreux throws a leg kick but Vernon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ducreux throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Ducreux 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#
Ducreux gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vernon thuds a left hand into Ducreux's body.
Vernon connects with a jab.
Joseph Ducreux is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Ducreux.
Vernon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vernon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good leg kick by Vernon.
Vernon lands a nice hook to Ducreux's body. Ducreux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vernon misses with a low kick.
Ducreux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vernon.
A little jabbing left from Vernon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ducreux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vernon's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ducreux cracks Vernon with an open hand slap.
Ducreux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vernon's hands.
Vernon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Vernon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vernon blocks a low kick nicely.
Vernon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ducreux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. Ducreux catches Vernon right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Vernon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ducreux is not content to let Vernon control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ducreux won't allow Vernon to pass to mount. #T2#
Vernon trying to control from half guard but Ducreux is working away.
Ducreux is controlling Vernon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vernon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Vernon has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ducreux defend it? Vernon steps over the head and cranks it - Ducreux is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Vernon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Isaac Vernon!
Isaac Vernon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: BB 43 - Paris vs Nakagawa     
Date:   Apr 25, 2022
#R1#
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vernon.
Vernon throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
Vernon looks for the body kick but Alvarez saw that one coming.
Vernon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez misses with a hook.
We've been informed that Vernon 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.
Vernon dips to his left and cracks Alvarez with an uppercut!
Alvarez works the jab nicely.#CL#
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vernon.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Alvarez.
Vernon blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
Vernon throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Vernon swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vernon prevents it. #T1#
Alvarez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vernon lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Vernon letting Alvarez take a breather here.
Alvarez lands a shot to the body.
Alvarez lands with a right to the head.
Alvarez stops a takedown attempt from Vernon.
Vernon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez works on Vernon's body with a couple of short punches.
Vernon misses with a body punch.
Alvarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
Alvarez stops a takedown attempt from Vernon.
Vernon tries to circle away but Alvarez has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Alvarez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Alvarez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Alvarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vernon wants a takedown.
Owen Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Vernon.#T2#
Vernon tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Vernon manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
Vernon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvarez.
A short right from Alvarez on the inside.
Alvarez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vernon prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Alvarez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vernon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vernon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vernon presses Alvarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Alvarez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vernon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vernon tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A short left from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
Vernon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vernon lands with a short shot to the head.
Vernon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vernon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vernon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vernon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alvarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alvarez presses Vernon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alvarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alvarez just leaning against Vernon, taking a breather.
Vernon misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Vernon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
Vernon prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vernons head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez lands a left hand.
Vernon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alvarez after a bit of a struggle.
Alvarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vernon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vernon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vernon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvarez looking to stall.
Vernon takes a shot to the head.
Vernon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alvarez lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Alvarez.
Vernon working aggressively here.
Vernon misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Owen Alvarez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Alvarez moves into range and clinches up with Vernon.
Vernon misses with a body punch.
Alvarez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vernon.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
Alvarez misses with a body punch.
Vernon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alvarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vernon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Alvarez on the inside.
Alvarez has Vernon pushed against the cage.
Vernon struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Vernon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Vernon.
A nice left hand lands by Alvarez.
A left hand lands to the body for Vernon. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vernon. #BC2#
Vernon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Isaac Vernon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vernon swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Vernon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Vernon.#CL#
Alvarez darts in and clinches Vernon up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Alvarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alvarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Vernon.
Vernon tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vernon tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Vernon back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Vernon.
Vernon lands an uppercut.
Alvarez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vernon pulls his leg out and moves away. #T2#
Vernon defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Alvarez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vernon on the side of the head.
Alvarez moves out of range as Vernon strikes.
Vernon slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Vernon throws a big counter head kick but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Vernon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vernon defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vernon, pushing him back against the cage.
Vernon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vernon.
Vernon misses with a body punch.
Vernon can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action. #T3#
Alvarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon works on Alvarez's body with a couple of short punches.
Vernon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Alvarez. #TD#
Alvarez has clasped his hands together around Vernon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Alvarez lands an elbow.
Vernon is trying to control Alvarez's posture but Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vernon can do to turn this around?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Alvarez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vernon to see if he's OK.
Alvarez scoring with punches and elbows.
Alvarez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vernon down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vernon tries to control but Alvarez manages to take his back.
Alvarez biding his time, controlling Vernon.
Vernon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The referee is taking a good look at Vernon as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Alvarez!
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Owen Alvarez 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Alvarez moves into the clinch successfully.
Owen Alvarez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vernon's elbow.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Alvarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vernon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but Vernon avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage.
Alvarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vernon.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon has Alvarez pressed against the cage.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvarez lands a body punch.
Vernon misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Vernon is working Alvarez over against the cage.
Vernon tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
Alvarez slows down the pace here.
Alvarez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vernon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvarez.
Vernon tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vernon lands with a right to the head.
Vernon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vernon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vernon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Vernon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vernon misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alvarez goes for a takedown attempt but Vernon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vernon lands a jab to Alvarez's midsection.
Alvarez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vernon is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Alvarez lands a nice hook to Vernon's body. Vernon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Vernon pushes him off.
Vernon steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez lands an overhand right.
Alvarez moves forwards but Vernon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No joy there for Vernon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vernon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Vernon misses with a body shot.
Vernon swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Vernon misses with a low kick.
Alvarez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vernon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Isaac Vernon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Vernon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vernon throws out a counter right but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
Vernon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alvarez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vernon throws out the jab. #T4#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Vernon shows good takedown defense.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vernon throws out a counter right but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
Vernon avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez works Vernon's body with a nice hook.
Vernon throws a leg kick but Alvarez moved away.
Donk. Vernon catches Alvarez right on the button with a cross.
Vernon ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vernon.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Vernon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvarez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vernon counters with a stiff right hand.

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 Owen Alvarez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alvarez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Owen Alvarez!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Owen Alvarez!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Owen Alvarez!

Owen Alvarez wins by unanimous decision!

After the fight, Owen Alvarez 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: BB 34 - Capellio vs Ochoa     
Date:   Mar 12, 2022
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Somelainen. Beautiful body shot.
Somelainen with a nice calf kick.
Vernon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vernon missing with a left hand there. Somelainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vernon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Somelainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vernon misses with a body shot.
Somelainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vernon.
The crowd cheers as Somelainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vernon doesn't seem phased though.
Somelainen closes the distance and clinches up with Vernon, looking for a takedown. Somelainen pushes Vernon against the cage but Vernon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vernon throws a body shot but no joy.
Somelainen defending well as Vernon loads up on a big left hand.
Somelainen works Vernon's body with a nice hook.
Vernon blocks a jab.
Vernon misses with an uppercut.
Somelainen thinks about the counter body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vernon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vernon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vernon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Somelainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vernon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Somelainen shoots and misses
and Vernon counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Somelainen lands a slapping body shot.
Vernon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Somelainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Vernon swings for the body but Somelainen moves out of range.
Vernon misses the jab.
Somelainen throws the kick towards the body but Vernon avoids it.
Isaac Vernon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Somelainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Somelainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vernon's head backwards.
Vernon slips a straight right by Somelainen.
Vernon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Somelainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vernon.
Somelainen connects with the punch.
Somelainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vernon.
Vernon punishes Somelainen's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Somelainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Somelainen throws a chopping leg kick but Vernon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Somelainen misses with a straight right.
Vernon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Vernon looks to score with a jab to the body but Somelainen is just out of range.
Vernon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vernon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vernon ducks under a wild hook from Somelainen.
Vernon misses with a body shot
and Somelainen counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick from Somelainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vernon connects with an inside leg kick.
Vernon throws a jab when Somelainen was well out of range.
Vernon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Somelainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Somelainen shoots in and drives through. Vernon sprawls well.
Isaac Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauli Somelainen.
Vernon tries to work over Somelainen's front leg with a kick but Somelainen checks it.
Somelainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vernon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Somelainen momentarily.
Vernon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vernon feints and then cracks Somelainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Somelainen down.
Vernon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vernon thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Somelainen fails with a takedown attempt.
Somelainen lands with a right hand.
Somelainen checks a leg kick.
Somelainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Somelainen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vernon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vernon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vernon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Vernon misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Somelainen 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 Vernon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vernon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Somelainen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice body punch from Somelainen.
Somelainen looks to land a combination but Vernon avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vernon. Somelainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Somelainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Somelainen.
Vernon misses with a shot to the body
letting Somelainen counter with a right hand. #T4#
Somelainen sizes up Vernon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Somelainen loads up on a big right hand but Vernon slips the punch.
Somelainen ducks under a wild hook from Vernon.
Somelainen lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Somelainen connects with a high kick.
Somelainen throws a lazy head kick
and Vernon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy body kick from Somelainen
and Vernon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vernon lands with an overhand left.
Somelainen slips a jab from Vernon.
Vernon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vernon. Somelainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Somelainen throws a low kick but Vernon avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Vernon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Somelainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vernon in his tracks.
Vernon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Somelainen.
Sauli Somelainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vernon throws a hook to the side of Somelainen's head but Somelainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Somelainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sauli Somelainen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Somelainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vernon.
Vernon looks to land a left hand but Somelainen moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Somelainen.
Somelainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Vernon coming out on top.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vernon might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Vernon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Somelainen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vernon misses with a head kick.
Somelainen throws an off balance right hand
and Somelainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Somelainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vernon scores with a head kick. Somelainen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Somelainen connects with a jab.
Sauli Somelainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vernon throws a head kick that misses.
Somelainen throws a low kick but Vernon avoids it.
Somelainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Vernon is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Somelainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vernon as he avoids it easily.
Somelainen misses with a body punch
and Vernon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Somelainen fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
A jab from Somelainen misses.
Somelainen takes a swing at Vernon's ribcage but misses.
Somelainen misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Somelainen.
A slow jab from Vernon misses its intended target.
Vernon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Somelainen if he has to take too many more of those.
Somelainen throws a body punch but Vernon moves out of range.
Vernon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Somelainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Somelainen missing with a left hand there. Vernon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Somelainen moves out of range as Vernon strikes.
Somelainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Somelainen misses the jab.
Vernon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vernon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somelainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vernon looks to throw the jab but Somelainen is out of range. #T2#
Somelainen loads up on a big right hand but Vernon slips the punch.
Vernon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vernon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Somelainen tried to score with a low kick but Vernon checks it.
Somelainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Somelainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vernon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Vernon. That snapped Somelainen's head back.
Vernon moves out of range as Somelainen strikes.
Somelainen throws a good cross that connects.
Vernon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Somelainen manages to avoid it.
Vernon misses with a combination
and Somelainen counters with a straight right hand.
Somelainen throws a looping overhand right but Vernon ducks down to avoid it.
Vernon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Somelainen looks to throw the jab but Vernon is out of range.
Somelainen throws an overhand right that lands on Vernon's shoulder, as Vernon tries to avoid the shot.
Somelainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Somelainen throws a push kick but Vernon slaps the foot to one side.
Vernon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon defending well as Somelainen loads up on a big left hand.
Vernon loads up on a big right hand but Somelainen slips the punch.
Vernon backing away here, and Somelainen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Somelainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Somelainen throws a head kick but Vernon moves out of range.
Somelainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vernon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Somelainen misses with a straight left.
Vernon misses with a looping right.
Vernon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vernon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vernon drops his hands momentarily and Somelainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Somelainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vernon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Somelainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Vernon counter with a right hand.
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!
Vernon moves out of range of the leg kick from Somelainen.
Vernon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vernon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vernon throws a body punch but Somelainen moves out of range.
Somelainen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vernon is looking to counter punch.
Somelainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vernon at a distance.
Vernon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vernon moves out of range as Somelainen throws a body kick.
Somelainen with a poor takedown
letting Vernon counter with a right hand.
Isaac Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauli Somelainen.
Somelainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vernon lands with a cross.
Somelainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vernon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Somelainen.
Somelainen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vernon.
Vernon swings for the body but Somelainen moves out of range.
Somelainen looks to throw the jab but Vernon is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Isaac Vernon 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Somelainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vernon slips under a jab.
Vernon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vernon looks to throw the jab but Somelainen is out of range.
Vernon ducks under a wild hook from Somelainen.
Vernon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Somelainen.
Somelainen throws a right hand that misses
and Vernon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vernon slips a jab from Somelainen.
Somelainen scores with a leg kick.
Vernon thuds his right hand into Somelainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vernon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon throws out a loose jab but Somelainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Somelainen misses with an uppercut.
Vernon thinks about countering with a head kick.
Vernon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Somelainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Vernon throws a lazy uppercut
and Somelainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Somelainen cracks Vernon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Vernon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Somelainen with a hook.
Vernon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Somelainen avoids the head kick by Vernon.
Somelainen scores with a nice head shot.
Vernon throws the left hand but Somelainen avoids the punch easily.
Vernon defending well as Somelainen loads up on a big left hand.
Somelainen slips a straight right by Vernon.
Somelainen scores with a leg kick.
Somelainen with a hook.
Somelainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Somelainen.
A nice leg kick from Vernon, right into the meat of the thigh.
Somelainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Somelainen thuds his right hand into Vernon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Somelainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD2#
Somelainen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vernon's guard.
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.#T2##SUB#
Vernon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Somelainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Vernon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Somelainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Somelainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Somelainen cracks Vernon with a solid left hand.
Vernon is controlling Somelainen's posture.
Vernon continues to stall.#T3##SUB#
Vernon working for a triangle but Somelainen defends it easily.
Isaac Vernon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Somelainen trying to control but Vernon is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Somelainen distracts Vernon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Somelainen wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon has Somelainen pulled in close to control his posture.
Somelainen is working Vernon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vernon is pulling down on Somelainen's head. It's preventing any offense from Somelainen, at least for the moment.
Vernon looking for a sweep. Not yet Vernon, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sauli Somelainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Somelainen 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Sauli Somelainen!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Sauli Somelainen!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Sauli Somelainen!

Sauli Somelainen wins by unanimous decision!

During a confident post fight interview, Sauli Somelainen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: BB 27 - Jones vs Capellio     
Date:   Feb 12, 2022
#R1#
Vernon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Somelainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Isaac Vernon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somelainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vernon scores with a leg kick.
Somelainen with a poor takedown
and Vernon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vernon throws a poor cross that misses
and Somelainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Somelainen.
Vernon looks to throw the jab but Somelainen is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Somelainen blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somelainen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Somelainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Somelainen tries to clinch up
and Vernon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Vernon scores with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Somelainen.
Somelainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Somelainen loads up on a big right hand but Vernon slips the punch.
Vernon scores with a one two! Somelainen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vernon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vernon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Somelainen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Somelainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Somelainen misses.
The fighters circling - Vernon throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Vernon lands a jab to the head.
Vernon lunges at Somelainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Somelainen's hand.
Vernon throws a hook but Somelainen blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Somelainen missing with a left hand there. Vernon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vernon.
Somelainen lands a nice shot that snaps Vernon's head back.
Somelainen slips under a jab.
Somelainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Somelainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vernon throws a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Somelainen.
Somelainen tries to bum rush Vernon with a series of wild strikes but Vernon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Vernon misses with a left hand
and Somelainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vernon feints and then cracks Somelainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Somelainen down.
Somelainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vernon.
Vernon walks into a jab.
Vernon swings widly with a right hand
and Somelainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Somelainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Vernon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Somelainen missing with a left hand there. Vernon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Somelainen.
Vernon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vernon throws a hook but Somelainen avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Somelainen! But no joy.#T4#
Vernon digs a good hook to Somelainen's body.
Vernon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vernon missing with a left hand there. Somelainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Somelainen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Somelainen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vernon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Somelainen.
Vernon swings widly with a right hand
and Somelainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Somelainen lands with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vernon 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 Somelainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Somelainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Somelainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vernon.
Somelainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Somelainen looks to land a left hand but Vernon moved out of range nicely.
Somelainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Vernon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Isaac Vernon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vernon misses with an uppercut.
Somelainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Vernon tried to counter with a leg kick but Somelainen avoided it.
Vernon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Somelainen.
Somelainen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Somelainen slips a jab and a cross from Vernon.
Somelainen jabs at Vernon's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Vernon misses.
Somelainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vernon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Isaac Vernon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Somelainen throws a combination that misses
and Vernon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Vernon blocks the low kick.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vernon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Somelainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Somelainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vernon catches Somelainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Somelainen looks to land a right hand but Vernon moved out of range.
Somelainen swings widly with a right hand
and Vernon counters with a low kick, right behind Somelainen 's knee.
Nice uppercut lands for Vernon. That snapped Somelainen's head back.
Nice shot by Vernon.#T2#
Vernon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Somelainen.
Vernon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Somelainen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vernon backing away here, and Somelainen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good leg kick by Vernon.
Isaac Vernon is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Somelainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vernon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vernon swings widly with a right hand
and Somelainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vernon throws a hook to the side of Somelainen's head but Somelainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vernon throws a hook but Somelainen avoids it easily.
Vernon missing with a left hand there. Somelainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Somelainen scores with a jab.
Somelainen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Good work by Somelainen as he checks the leg kick.
Vernon stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Somelainen is defended easily by Vernon.
The crowd cheers as Vernon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Somelainen doesn't seem phased though.
Vernon throws an overhand right that lands on Somelainen's shoulder, as Somelainen tries to avoid the shot.
Vernon misses with a body shot
and Somelainen counters with a head kick.
Somelainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vernon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Somelainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Somelainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Somelainen fails with the takedown
and Vernon counters with a stiff right hand.
Isaac Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauli Somelainen.
Somelainen looks to land a left hand but Vernon moved out of range nicely.
Somelainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vernon on the side of the head.
Somelainen swinging wildly here.
Vernon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vernon tries to land a leg kick but Somelainen saw it coming and moves away.
Somelainen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vernon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Isaac Vernon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Somelainen misses with an uppercut
and Vernon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Somelainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vernon clobbers Somelainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Somelainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Somelainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Somelainen feints a counter leg kick.
Vernon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sauli Somelainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Somelainen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vernon, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Somelainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon prevents a body shot from Somelainen.
A head punch on the inside from Somelainen fails to land.
Somelainen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Somelainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vernon is trying to stall. #TD2#
Somelainen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vernon uses from the top position. #T1#
Somelainen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vernon controls the pace.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Somelainen keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Vernon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vernon trying to control but Somelainen is working from the bottom.
Vernon looking to sit in guard and control but Somelainen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Somelainen from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Somelainen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vernon has his hands on Somelainen's head, controlling the position.
Somelainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Vernon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Somelainen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Vernon has Somelainen pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vernon misses with a body shot.
Vernon ducks under a wild hook from Somelainen.#CL2#
Somelainen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Somelainen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vernon. #TD#
Vernon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Somelainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vernon is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Somelainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vernon defends well.#T4#
Somelainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Somelainen, not yet.
Somelainen working a defensive guard here.
Vernon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Somelainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Somelainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Somelainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Somelainen keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.

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 Isaac Vernon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vernon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Isaac Vernon!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Sauli Somelainen!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

 

Event: BB 15 - Zaintashara vs Roos     
Date:   Dec 15, 2021
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Vernon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vernon.
We've been informed that Pavlek 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.
Pavlek throws a right hand that misses
and Vernon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pavlek misses with a right hand
and Vernon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vernon tries a head kick but it misses.
Pavlek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut there from Vernon.
Pavlek misses the jab.
Vernon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vernon moves out of range as Pavlek strikes.
Vernon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pavlek.
Vernon misses with a body shot.
Pavlek tried to score with a low kick but Vernon checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlek missing with a left hand there. Vernon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vernon tries to counter with a takedown but Pavlek is quick to defend against it.
Pavlek misses with a straight left.
Vernon darts in looking for a takedown but Pavlek gets double underhooks and turns Vernon into the cage. #BC2#
Pavlek breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Vernon does it's job there.#T1#
Pavlek misses the jab.
Vernon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pavlek scores with a nice strike.
A low kick lands for Pavlek.
Vernon slips under a jab from Pavlek.
Pavlek throws a shot from downtown. Vernon moves away and avoids it.
Vernon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pavlek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vernon.
Vernon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vernon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pavlek sprawls well. Pavlek wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vernon gets slowly back to his feet.
Vernon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Pavlek swings for the body but Vernon moves out of range.
Vernon moves out of range as Pavlek strikes.
Vernon misses with a wild body shot.
Pavlek looks to land a left hand but Vernon moved out of range nicely.
Pavlek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vernon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Pavlek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pavlek misses with a body shot.
Vernon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vernon staying out of range there.
Vernon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vernon avoids a kick to the body.
Vernon takes a swing at Pavlek's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Pavlek throws out a loose jab but Vernon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vernon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pavlek sprawls and moves away.
Vernon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pavlek moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pavlek misses with a looping left.
Pavlek fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vernon is out of range.
Pavlek throws a body punch but Vernon moves out of range.
Vernon shoots in and drives through. Pavlek sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Vernon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vernon misses with a takedown
and Pavlek counters with a good, hard body kick but Vernon shrugs it off.
Vernon lands with a straight right. Pavlek didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Pavlek instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vernon looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Vernon has Pavlek pressed against the cage.
Vernon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vernon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vernon throws a head punch that misses.
Pavlek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pavlek lands with a short shot to the head.
Vernon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pavlek pushes Vernon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pavlek struggles to land a body shot inside as Vernon controls his hands.
Pavlek gets underhooks to prevent Vernon's takedown attempt.
Pavlek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pavlek misses with a punch on the inside.
Vernon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Vernon. #BC2#
Pavlek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pavlek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vernon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pavlek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakov Pavlek dominated that 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.#R2#
Pavlek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Pavlek misses.
Vernon thinks about countering with a head kick.
Pavlek tries a head kick but it misses.
Pavlek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vernon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Vernon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vernon lands in his opponent's guard.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Pavlek keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Vernon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlek 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.
Pavlek can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vernon controls the pace.
Vernon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pavlek for as long as he can get away with.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pavlek wants to get back to his feet but Vernon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pavlek throws a front kick aimed at Vernon's knee but Vernon avoids it well.
Vernon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pavlek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pavlek misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vernon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pavlek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vernon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pavlek loads up on a big right hand but Vernon slips the punch.
Jakov Pavlek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vernon defending well as Pavlek loads up on a big left hand.
Pavlek misses with a hook
and Vernon counters with a stiff right hand.
Pavlek throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Vernon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vernon throws a big right hand that misses.
Vernon trying to control but Pavlek is working from the bottom.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Pavlek is keeping the position.
Pavlek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vernon manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Pavlek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vernon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Pavlek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vernon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavlek has managed to get both his arms back between Vernon's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Vernon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pavlek uses it to pass to side control.
Vernon tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vernon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vernon is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Vernon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlek pulls his head out easily.
Vernon tries to get to full guard but Pavlek has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlek in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Vernon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Pavlek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pavlek checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pavlek misses with a wild combination.
Vernon walks into a stiff left hand from Pavlek.
Pavlek swings widly with a right hand
and Vernon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pavlek throws a nice looking combination but Vernon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vernon looks to land a left hand but Pavlek moved out of range nicely.
Vernon scores with a jab to the head.
Vernon scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Vernon looks to throw the jab but Pavlek is out of range.
Vernon misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pavlek! But no joy.
Pavlek misses with a hook
enabling Vernon to counter with a crisp jab.
Vernon throws a jab when Pavlek was well out of range.
Pavlek misses with a right hand
and Vernon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vernon misses with a body shot.
Pavlek misses the jab.
Vernon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pavlek missing with a left hand there. Vernon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pavlek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vernon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pavlek looks to land a left hand but Vernon moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Pavlek connects with a crisp jab.
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pavlek.
Vernon tries a head kick but it misses.
Pavlek scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavlek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jakov Pavlek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pavlek 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.
Vernon shoots in looking for a takedown but Pavlek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vernon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pavlek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vernon's head backwards.
Pavlek tries a head kick but it misses.
Pavlek cracks Vernon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Well,Vernon is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Vernon checks the leg kick.#T3#
Pavlek throws a leg kick but Vernon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pavlek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Vernon misses
and Pavlek counters with an inside leg kick.
Pavlek throws a hook to the side of Vernon's head but Vernon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vernon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pavlek.
Vernon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Isaac Vernon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vernon throws a body shot but no joy.
Pavlek misses with a left hand
and Vernon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pavlek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vernon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pavlek on the side of the head.
Vernon swings for the body but Pavlek moves out of range.
Pavlek tries to counter with a clinch but Vernon shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Vernon swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Pavlek counters with a crisp one two that drops Vernon! Pavlek thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vernon to his feet! Vernon is in big trouble!#ROC2#Vernon is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavlek flashes Vernon a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Vernon's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Vernon crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Pavlek punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jakov Pavlek!
During a confident post fight interview, Jakov Pavlek thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CMMA 176 Tavares v Watkins     
Date:   Oct 29, 2021
#R1#
Lobchov misses with a body shot.
Vernon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lobchov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Lobchov.
We've been informed that Lobchov 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.
Vernon dips to his left and cracks Lobchov with an uppercut!
Vernon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Limitless Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Lobchov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vernon on the side of the head.#CL2#
Lobchov has closed the distance and engaged Vernon in a clinch.
Vernon blocks an uppercut.
Lobchov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vernon has Lobchov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lobchov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lobchov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vernon's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobchov misses with a punch to the body.
Lobchov tries to work over Vernon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vernon misses with a punch to the body.
Lobchov lands a hook that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
Lobchov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lobchov lands an elbow just above Vernon 's eye.
Vernon swings wildly with an uppercut but Lobchov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Lobchov.
Vernon wants to take the fight to the mat but Lobchov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Vernon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lobchov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vernon misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Lobchov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lobchov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vernon blocks an elbow strike from Lobchov.
Lobchov prevents a body shot from Vernon.
Vernon prevents a body shot from Lobchov.
Lobchov can't find room to land a body shot as Vernon controls the action.
Lobchov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lobchov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vernon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vernon struggles to land a body shot inside as Lobchov controls his hands.
A short left from Vernon.
Vernon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lobchov blocks an uppercut.
Vernon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2##BC#
Vernon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lobchov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vernon manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vernon staying out of range there.
Vernon throws a jab when Lobchov was well out of range.
Lobchov moves away from the strike by Vernon.
Lobchov thuds his right hand into Vernon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Isaac Vernon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lobchov wants to clinch.
Vernon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lobchov.
Vernon misses the shot to the body. #T3#
The fighters circling - Vernon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lobchov misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Vernon misses.
Lobchov moves out of range of the strikes.
Lobchov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vernon throws out the jab.
Lobchov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vernon misses with a looping left.
Lobchov scores with a nice strike.
Lobchov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vernon.
Vernon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vernon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lobchov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lobchov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vernon.
Vernon circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Lobchov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lobchov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vernon throws out a loose jab but Lobchov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vernon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vernon missing with a left hand there. Lobchov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Vernon.
Vernon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vernon throws out a loose jab but Lobchov uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Lobchov, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Lobchov has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lobchov lands an uppercut.
Lobchov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Vernon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lobchov swings widly with a right hand
and Vernon counters with a right hand to the body.
Vernon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vernon wants it to stay on the feet.
Vernon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vasili Lobchov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vernon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lobchov throws a lazy uppercut
and Vernon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lobchov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lobchov misses with a right hand
and Vernon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vernon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lobchov manages to avoid it.
Lobchov slips a jab and a cross from Vernon.
Lobchov slips under a jab from Vernon.
Lobchov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Lobchov moves into the clinch successfully.
Lobchov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lobchov can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lobchov as Vernon tries to tie him up. #BC#
Vernon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vernon scores with the left hand. Lobchov knows he should have avoided that one.
Vernon throws a looping overhand right but Lobchov ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Vernon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lobchov shoots in and drives through. Vernon sprawls well.
Vernon misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Vernon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lobchov throws a body shot but no joy.
Vernon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Isaac Vernon is winning the standup battle so far.
Lobchov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Vernon misses its target.
Isaac Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasili Lobchov.
Lobchov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vernon.
Lobchov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vernon misses with a wild body shot.
Vernon sets himself, and Lobchov steps forward looking for the clinch! Vernon avoids it this time.
Vernon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Lobchov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lobchov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lobchov misses with a body shot.
Lobchov misses with a body shot.
Vernon misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lobchov is defended easily by Vernon.
Lobchov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vernon.
A swing and a miss from Vernon.
Vernon throws a hook but Lobchov blocks it.
Vernon sets himself, and Lobchov steps forward looking for the clinch! Vernon avoids it this time.
Vernon throws a hook to the side of Lobchov's head but Lobchov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
A big right from Vernon misses.
Lobchov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vernon.
Lobchov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vernon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - Vernon coming out on top.
Vernon throws out a loose jab but Lobchov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vernon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lobchov manages to avoid it.
Lobchov stalks Vernon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vernon's face. Vernon staggers backwards, shaken.
Lobchov swings for the body but Vernon moves out of range.
Lobchov lands a jab to Vernon's midsection.
Lobchov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vernon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lobchov scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Vernon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lobchov looks to score with a jab to the body but Vernon is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Lobchov misses
and Vernon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vernon looks to land a right hand but Lobchov moved out of range.
Lobchov misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Vernon misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vernon throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Lobchov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lobchov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
Vernon misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Lobchov.
Vernon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lobchov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lobchov moves away from the strike by Vernon.
Lobchov wants to counter with a clinch but Vernon pushes him away.
Lobchov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Vernon dominated that second round.
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##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lobchov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lobchov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vernon lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Vernon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lobchov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Lobchov coming out on top.
Lobchov misses with a lunging right hand
and Lobchov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vernon avoids the body shot from Lobchov.
Vernon is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon connects with a single shot there.
Vernon throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Lobchov does no damage.
Vernon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Vernon loads up on a big right hand but Lobchov slips the punch.
Lobchov wants to counter the offense by Vernon and move into the clinch position.
Vernon misses with a hook.
Vernon throws a body punch but Lobchov moves out of range.
Lobchov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vernon rather than just go for the knockout.
Vernon lands a nice shot to the body.
Vernon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lobchov under the eye.
Lobchov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vernon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lobchov.
Vernon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vernon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lobchov moves away.
Lobchov punishes Vernon's body with a nice straight punch.
Vernon throws a body punch but Lobchov moves out of range. #T2#
Lobchov avoids the body shot from Vernon.
Vernon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vernon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lobchov was well out of range. Poor timing from Vernon.
Nice defenses there by Lobchov.
Lobchov swings widly with a right hand
and Lobchov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vernon scores with a nice strike.
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lobchov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vernon throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Lobchov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lobchov.
Lobchov digs a right hand underneath Vernon's ribcage. Vernon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lobchov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vernons head.
Vasili Lobchov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Vernon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vernon misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Vernon.#T3#
Lobchov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vernon.
Vernon misses with an uppercut.
Vernon throws a lazy right hand but Lobchov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lobchov cracks Vernon with a good jab.
Vernon looks to land a left hand but Lobchov moved out of range nicely.
Vernon scores with a jab.
Lobchov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vernon throws a jab when Lobchov was well out of range.
Lobchov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lobchov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vernon takes a swing at Lobchov's ribcage but misses.
Lobchov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vernon.#T4#
Vernon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Lobchov misses.
Vernon misses with a hook.
Lobchov dives in and grabs Vernon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vernon pushes down on Lobchov's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Vernon misses the target.
Vernon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vernon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lobchov throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vernon throws a body punch but Lobchov moves out of range.
Lobchov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vernon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lobchov thinking.
Lobchov slips a straight right by Vernon.
Lobchov throws a right hand that misses
and Vernon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Vernon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vernon sets himself, and Lobchov steps forward looking for the clinch! Vernon avoids it this time.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Vernon!

Our winner, Isaac Vernon, 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: CMMA 162 Adils v Torvik     
Date:   Sep 25, 2021
#R1#
Vernon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vernon throws an overhand right that lands on Jack's shoulder, as Jack tries to avoid the shot.
Jack misses with a right hand
and Vernon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jack.
Jack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jack throws the left hand but Vernon avoids the punch easily.
Vernon misses the jab.
Jack wants to land a leg kick but Vernon is out of range.
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jack avoids the body shot from Vernon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vernon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jack throws a head kick but Vernon moves out of range.
Jack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Jack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vernon checks it well.
Jack throws a hook to the side of Vernon's head but Vernon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vernon slips under a jab from Jack.
Vernon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A lazy left from Vernon finds it's target.
Jack clobbers Vernon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vernon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jack. Vernon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vernon feints the counter takedown.
Jack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jack tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vernon is able to avoid easily.
Jack misses with a wild body shot.
Jack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack.
Jack is looking to slow Vernon down with leg kicks.
Jack throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vernon on the side of the head.
Vernon blocks a leg kick.#T2#
A jab from Vernon misses.
Vernon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jack was well out of range. Poor timing from Vernon.
Jack changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mustang Jack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Jack misses.
Jack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vernon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jack.
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jack.
Jack is looking to counter the offense by Vernon and move into the clinch.
Vernon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jack looks to throw the jab but Vernon is out of range.
And Vernon tries to counter it with a takedown but Jack pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jack.
Vernon misses with a straight right.
Vernon works Jack's body with a nice hook.
Jack stuns Vernon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Jack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vernon keeps the fight on the outside.
Jack slips a jab and a cross from Vernon.
Vernon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jack throws a hook to the side of Vernon's head but Vernon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jack. Vernon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jack.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vernon. Jack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack avoids the body shot from Vernon.
Jack punishes Vernon's body with a nice straight punch.
Jack scores with a hook to the body. Vernon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vernon slips a jab from Jack.
Jack thuds a left hand into Vernon's body.#T4#
Vernon throws a right and a left that Jack avoids nicely.
Jack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jack avoids the body shot from Vernon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Vernon.
Jack was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vernon blocks the body kick.
Vernon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vernon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Vernon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vernon throws a big shot that misses.
Vernon throws a hook to the side of Jack's head but Jack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Jack.
A slow jab from Vernon misses its intended target.
Jack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mustang Jack 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#
Jack throws a jab when Vernon was well out of range.
Jack with a nice calf kick.
Jack tries to clinch but Vernon is having none of it.
Jack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vernon.
Vernon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jack defends it well.
Jack swings for the body but Vernon moves out of range.
Vernon with the counter takedown but Jack avoids it easily.
Vernon throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but Vernon is just out of range.
Vernon misses with a jab to the body
and Jack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vernon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jack has time to react.
Vernon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon walks into a straight right hand from Jack.
Vernon throws a big shot that misses.
Vernon slips a straight right by Jack.
A left lands for Vernon.
Jack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Vernon.
Jack tries to clinch up
and Vernon counters with a series of strikes. Jack will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vernon looks to land a combination but Jack avoids it well.
Vernon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vernon thuds a left hand into Jack's body.#CL#
Vernon gets tackled into the cage by Jack. Jack maintains the clinch.
Jack lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vernon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vernon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vernon backwards. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Vernon fails to land. #BC#
Jack breaks the clinch.
Vernon misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack lands an overhand right.
Jab by Jack.
Vernon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jack feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vernons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack.
Jack throws a head kick that misses.
Vernon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
Vernon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mustang Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vernon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Jack dips to his left and cracks Vernon with an uppercut!
Jack lands with a nice body kick.
Jack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vernon can do to turn this around?
Jack throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vernon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jack throws a shot to the body.
Vernon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jack.
Vernon fails to land with a series of punches.
Vernon throws a body punch but Jack moves out of range.
Jack appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vernon throws a hook but Jack blocks it.
Vernon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jack.
Jack takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jack lands with a kick to the ribs. #T4##CL#
Jack darts in and clinches Vernon up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Jack manages to break the clinch.
Mustang Jack is winning the standup battle so far.
Jack misses with a low kick.
Jack tries to land a leg kick but Vernon saw it coming and moves away.
Vernon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.
Jack throws a big shot that misses.
Jack slips a jab and a cross from Vernon.
Jack jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vernon misses the shot to the body.
Jack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vernon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mustang Jack 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A big right from Jack misses.
Vernon checks a leg kick nicely.
Vernon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jack throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Vernon counters with a shoot takedown. Jack fights it but they end up in guard.
Vernon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vernon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jack will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon wants to control but Jack is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack is looking to regain half guard here but Vernon keeps moving and retains side control.
Vernon working the ground and pound but Jack is defending the strikes. #T1#
Vernon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vernon scores with punches from side control.
Vernon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Jack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jack is trying to control Vernon's posture but Vernon avoids it.
Jack takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T2#
Vernon 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 Jack's shoulder. That is not cool.
Vernon working the ground and pound but Jack is defending the strikes.
Vernon trying to control the position but Jack is working away.
Vernon working the ground and pound but Jack is defending the strikes.
Jack gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Vernon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vernon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jack is looking to escape.
Vernon looking to ground and pound but Jack is blocking nicely. #T3#
Vernon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vernon looking to ground and pound but Jack is blocking nicely.
Jack sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Isaac Vernon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Vernon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jack is just riding it out for now. Vernon eventually gives up the hold.
Vernon controlling the action here.
Mustang Jack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jack moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving. #SUB2#
Vernon 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jack controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Vernon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jack has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustang Jack!

 

Event: CMMA XS6 Zhao v Morrison     
Date:   Sep 02, 2021
#R1#
Hatfield pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vernon is out of range and Hatfield settles back down.
Vernon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hatfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vernon.
An attempted straight right counter from Hatfield misses the target.
Hatfield looks to land a right hand but Vernon moved out of range.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vernon.
Hatfield moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Hatfield misses.
Vernon slips a jab from Hatfield.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hatfield has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vernon. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Vernon saw that one coming.
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Vernon ducks down to avoid it.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Hatfield is predictable there #TD2#
and Vernon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hatfield's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatfield wants to stand and escape but Vernon is having none of it. #T1#
Vernon wants to control from the top but Hatfield keeps moving.
Vernon trying to move into half guard but instead Hatfield has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Vernon trying to control the position here.
Vernon looking to control. #SU#
Hatfield stands and steps away. Vernon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vernon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hatfield lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Hatfield.
Hatfield takes one on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vernon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hatfield misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Vernon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hatfield! #T2#
Vernon wants to control but Hatfield is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hatfield is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vernon trying to control the position but Hatfield is working away.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet.
Vernon controlling the position. #T3#
Vernon fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB2#
Vernon has hold of Hatfield's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hatfield tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Vernon cranks the arm and Hatfield screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hatfield, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Isaac Vernon!
Isaac Vernon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CMMA XS4 Olsen v Svyatogor     
Date:   Aug 08, 2021
#R1#
Tautua dips to his left and cracks Vernon with an uppercut!
Tautua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tautua shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vernon jabs Tautua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vernon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vernon wants it to stay on the feet.
Tautua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tautua.
A cross from Vernon lands.
No luck for Tautua with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moana Tautua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tautua throws a hook to the side of Vernon's head but Vernon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tautua shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vernon but Vernon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An inside leg kick lands from Vernon. #T1#
Tautua fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vernon checks it well.
Vernon lands with an uppercut that bounces Tautua off the cage and back into range.
Tautua lands with a hook. Vernon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vernon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vernon lands with a hook. Tautua tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vernon lands a nice shot that snaps Tautua's head back.
Vernon misses with an uppercut.
Tautua tries for a takedown but Vernon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vernon swinging wildly here.
Tautua fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vernon avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Vernon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vernon avoids the body shot from Tautua. #TD#
Tautua bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vernon 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Vernon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Tautua thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vernon struggling a bit here.
Vernon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tautua haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tautua tries to move to mount but Vernon blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Vernon tries to improve position but can't.
Tautua is trying to move to mount but Vernon reverses beautifully and ends up in Tautua's guard. #SUB#
Tautua is looking for a triangle but Vernon pushes his legs off easily.
Vernon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tautua keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully. #T4#
Vernon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vernon postures up.
Vernon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vernon is stalling in the full guard.
Vernon trying to control but Tautua is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Vernon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tautua fails to land the takedown.
Tautua throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vernon's waist but Vernon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tautua off to one side.
Tautua throws a looping overhand right but Vernon ducks down to avoid it.
Vernon cracks a nice hook into Tautua's ribs.#TD#
Tautua scores with a takedown into Vernon's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Tautua'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#
Vernon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tautua frees his head nicely. Oh but Vernon has switched to an armbar! Tautua is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Isaac Vernon!
An out of breath Isaac Vernon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CMMA 129 Olsen v Abner     
Date:   Jul 10, 2021
#R1#
Youngblood throws a shot from downtown. Vernon moves away and avoids it.
Vernon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Youngblood takes a swing at Vernon's ribcage but misses.
Youngblood cracks a nice hook into Vernon's ribs.
Vernon works Youngblood's body with a nice hook.
Youngblood has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Youngblood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vernon.
Youngblood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
Youngblood throws a body shot but no joy.
Youngblood misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Youngblood swings widly with a right hand
and Vernon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Vernon.
Youngblood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vernon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
Youngblood misses with a body shot.
Vernon feints the counter takedown.
Vernon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Youngblood throws out the jab.
Youngblood misses with the combination.
Vernon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Youngblood.
It looked like Youngblood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Youngblood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Vernon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vernon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Youngblood throws out a loose jab but Vernon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vernon throws a counter combo.
Youngblood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vernon manages to avoid it.
Youngblood moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Vernon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Issac Vernon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Youngblood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vernon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Youngblood scrambles back to his feet.
Vernon cracks a nice hook into Youngblood's ribs.
Youngblood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vernon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice takedown defense from Youngblood. No joy for Vernon on that attempt.
A quick step to the side and Youngblood tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Youngblood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vernon.
Youngblood throws a jab but it's blocked by Vernon.
Youngblood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vernon.
Vernon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vernon lands with a right hand.
Vernon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vernon slips under a jab from Youngblood.
Youngblood is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Vernon's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T3#
Vernon scores with a jab to the head.
Vernon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Youngblood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vernon.
Vernon tries to move into range but Youngblood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vernon misses with a wild body shot.
Youngblood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vernon.
Youngblood throws a shot from downtown. Vernon moves away and avoids it.
Vernon missing with a left hand there. Youngblood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Vernon misses.
Youngblood needs to keep his hands up - Vernon had a free shot at his head there.
Vernon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Youngblood eats them both and turns towards Vernon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T4#
Vernon lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Youngblood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vernon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Youngblood.
Vernon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vernon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Youngblood walks into a stiff left hand from Vernon.
Youngblood slips a straight right by Vernon.
Youngblood throws a hook to the side of Vernon's head but Vernon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Youngblood looks to throw the jab but Vernon is out of range.
Vernon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vernon connects with a body shot.
Youngblood misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Issac Vernon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Youngblood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Youngblood loads up on a big right hand but Vernon slips the punch.
Vernon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vernon misses the jab.
Vernon slips under a jab from Youngblood.
Vernon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Youngblood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Youngblood is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vernon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Youngblood circles away quickly and effectively.
Youngblood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vernon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Youngblood scrambles back to his feet.
Vernon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon throws a body shot but no joy.
Youngblood is looking for a counter combo.
Youngblood misses the body punch
and Vernon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Youngblood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Youngblood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Issac Vernon seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Youngblood connects with a right hand. Vernon shakes it off.
Youngblood missing with a left hand there. Vernon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Youngblood swinging wildly here.
Vernon looks to score with a jab to the body but Youngblood is just out of range.
Youngblood throws a body punch but Vernon moves out of range.
Youngblood misses with a looping right.
Youngblood misses with a hook. Vernon ducked under it nicely.
Youngblood cracks Vernon with an open hand slap.
Vernon shoots in looking for a takedown but Youngblood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vernon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A slow jab from Youngblood misses its intended target. #T2#
Youngblood misses with a combination
and Vernon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Youngblood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Youngblood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Vernon coming out on top.
A big right from Vernon misses.
Vernon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Youngblood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vernon scores with a shot to the body.
Youngblood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vernon's hands.
Vernon lands a nice looking body shot.
Vernon scores with a hook to the body. Youngblood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Youngblood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vernon.
Youngblood moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vernon scores with a nice strike.
Youngblood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Vernon shoots in and bounces Youngblood off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vernon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Youngblood wants to get back to his feet but Vernon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Vernon throws a big right hand that misses.
Vernon throws a big right hand that misses.
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Youngblood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vernon controlling from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Vernon gets the takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Issac Vernon 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Youngblood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vernon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vernon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vernon drops his hands momentarily and Youngblood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vernon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vernon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vernon duly obliges.
Youngblood throws an overhand right that lands on Vernon's shoulder, as Vernon tries to avoid the shot.
Vernon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Youngblood circles away quickly and effectively.
Youngblood is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon slips under a jab.
Vernon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Youngblood.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vernon! But no joy.
Vernon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Vernon misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Youngblood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Youngblood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vernon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Youngblood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Youngblood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vernon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Youngblood. Youngblood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Youngblood misses with an uppercut. Vernon saw that one coming.
It seemed like Vernon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Youngblood misses with a hook.
Youngblood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vernon avoids the body shot from Youngblood.
Youngblood throws a looping overhand right but Vernon ducks down to avoid it.
Vernon lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Vernon fails with the takedown.
Youngblood pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Vernon drives through with a takedown into Youngblood's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Youngblood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vernon is controlling him.
Youngblood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vernon.
Youngblood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vernon.
Ricky Youngblood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vernon working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vernon pushes down on Youngblood's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Vernon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Still in half guard, Vernon seems content to control.#SUB2#
Vernon 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.
Vernon moves into full mount! Youngblood won't be happy about that!
Issac Vernon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vernon landing strikes from the mount and Youngblood is in trouble! #T4#
Youngblood looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Vernon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Youngblood trying to control the position but Vernon manages to sink in the hooks.
Youngblood tries to roll but Vernon sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vernon avoiding Youngblood 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Youngblood is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Vernon has Youngblood flattened out and is raining down punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Issac Vernon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vernon 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Issac Vernon!

Issac Vernon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CMMA 115 Lafayette v Barkley     
Date:   Jun 05, 2021
#R1#
Vernon walks into a straight right hand from Lusen.
Vernon moves out of range as Lusen strikes.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Lusen misses its target.
Vernon slips a jab and a cross from Lusen.
Lusen connects with a crisp jab.
Lusen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lusen throws a looping overhand right but Vernon ducks down to avoid it.
Vernon feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Lusen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lusen prevents a body shot from Vernon. #BC#
Lusen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lusen throws a low kick but Vernon avoids it.
Vernon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lusen. Lusen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lusen works the jab nicely.
Lusen lands a glancing blow to the side of Vernon's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lusen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vernon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lusen pushes Vernon up against the cage in a clinch.
Lusen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vernon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lusen is keeping busy.#T1##BC2#
Vernon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vernon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vernon slips under a jab from Lusen.
Lusen scores with a nice right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lusen. That's going to slow Vernon down.
Lusen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vernon takes one to the chin there.
Lusen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lusen takes a swing at Vernon's ribcage but misses.
Vernon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lusen defends it well.
Lusen checks a low kick from Vernon.#CL#
Lusen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vernon misses with some punches. #BC#
Lusen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vernon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lusen was well out of range. Poor timing from Vernon.
Lusen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vernon cracks Lusen with a good jab.
A slow jab from Lusen misses its intended target. #T2#
Lusen misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lusen dips to his left and cracks Vernon with an uppercut!
Vernon lands a lovely overhand right.
Vernon slips under a jab.
Lusen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lusen throws a jab but it's blocked by Vernon.
Lusen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vernon.
An inside leg kick lands from Lusen.
Lusen throws an overhand right that lands on Vernon's shoulder, as Vernon tries to avoid the shot.
Lusen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Lusen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vernon doesn't seem phased though.
Lusen throws a sloppy head kick and Vernon moves out of range easily.
Lusen tries to clinch up.#T3#
Lusen misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Vernon.
A slow jab from Lusen misses its intended target.
Lusen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vernon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lusen.
As Vernon backs away, Lusen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vernon throws the left hand but Lusen avoids the punch easily.
Lusen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vernon misses with a hook.
Vernon throws a looping overhand right but Lusen ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Lusen as he connects with a hook.
Vernon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vernon lands with an uppercut that bounces Lusen off the cage and back into range.
Vernon with a hook.
Lusen takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Lusen darts in and clinches Vernon up against the cage.
Vernon misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Lusen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lusen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vernon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lusen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vernon. Vernon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Vernon misses.
A big left from Lusen misses.
Vernon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Vernon tries to counter it with a takedown but Lusen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lusen avoids the body shot from Vernon.
Vernon misses with a two punch combination.
Lusen lands a nice shot to the body.
Lusen looks to land a left hand but Vernon moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Lusen rushes Vernon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vernon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vernon avoids a wild elbow strike from Lusen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Da Lusen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lusen throws a head kick that half lands.
Vernon's corner calls for a 1-2. Vernon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lusen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vernon throws a jab but it's blocked by Lusen.
Vernon moves away from the strike by Lusen.
Da Lusen is winning the standup battle so far.
Lusen tries to bum rush Vernon with a series of wild strikes but Vernon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vernon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lusen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lusen misses with a wild body shot.
Lusen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vernon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vernon with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lusen misses with a looping left.
A low kick lands for Vernon.
Lusen slips under a jab.
Da Lusen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vernon slips a jab from Lusen.
Lusen wants to slow Vernon down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Vernon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lusen.
Lusen misses with a right hand
and Vernon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Vernon.
Lusen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vernon.
Lusen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vernon can do to turn this around?
Lusen throws a right hand that misses
and Vernon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vernon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vernon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lusen.
Lusen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lusen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lusen blocks a low kick nicely.
Vernon misses the jab.
Lusen misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Vernon throws an off balance right hand
and Lusen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vernon misses with a looping right.
Lusen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vernon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vernon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lusen.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lusen 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 Vernon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vernon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lusen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vernon in his tracks.
Lusen misses with a looping left.
Lusen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lusen throws the left hand but Vernon avoids the punch easily.
Vernon throws out a powerful jab.
Lusen misses with a double jab. #CL#
Lusen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lusen lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Lusen wants to get back to striking at distance but Vernon won't allow it.
Come on Vernon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lusen tries to circle away but Vernon has him pinned against the cage.
Vernon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lusen smiles and moves away.
Lusen takes a swing at Vernon's ribcage but misses.
Vernon misses with a straight right.
Vernon just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLusen.
Vernon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lusen.
Da Lusen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lusen slips under a jab.
Lusen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vernon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Vernon.
Lusen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lusen misses with a looping right.
Lusen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vernon momentarily.
Lusen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vernon. #CL#
Lusen rushes Vernon and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Lusen wants to break free but Vernon has control. #BC#
Lusen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lusen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vernon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lusen throws a quick counter head kick but Vernon was just out of range.
Lusen misses with a looping right.
Vernon throws a big shot that misses.
Lusen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vernon slips a jab and a cross from Lusen.
A low kick lands for Vernon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Lusen clinches up with Vernon and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Vernon breaks the clinch.
Lusen throws a sloppy head kick and Vernon moves out of range easily.
Lusen throws a big shot that misses.
Vernon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lusen throws a big shot that misses.
And Vernon tries to counter it with a takedown but Lusen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Da Lusen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lusen tries to work over Vernon's front leg with a kick but Vernon checks it.
Nice jab there from Lusen.
Vernon keeps the fight on the outside.
Vernon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lusen tries to clinch up.
Vernon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lusen looks to land a combination but Vernon avoids it well.
Vernon slips under a jab from Lusen.
Lusen throws an off balance right hand
and Vernon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lusen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vernon.
Lusen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vernon just manages to avoid it.
Vernon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lusen finds it's way round the side to connect with Vernon's head.
Nice defenses there by Lusen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon keeps the fight on the outside.
Vernon goes for a double leg but Lusen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lusen continues to drive forward.
Vernon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lusen avoids it really well and circles away.#T1##CL#
Lusen clinches. #BC#
Lusen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vernon motions for Lusen to come forward. Vernon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lusen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vernon feints the counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lusen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lusen throws the left hand but Vernon avoids the punch easily.
Lusen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Lusen misses the target.
Lusen throws a hook but Vernon avoids it easily.
Lusen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lusen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vernon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lusen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vernons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lusen misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Lusen connects with a looping right hand.
Vernon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lusen.
Lusen lands a jab to the nose.
Lusen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vernon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lusen throws a lazy right hand but Vernon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Lusen - just one landing.
Vernon lands with a good body shot.
Lusen connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Lusen misses.
Lusen throws a series of punches but Vernon avoids them all with ease.
Lusen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lusen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vernon is out of range.
Lusen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Lusen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lusen missing with a left hand there. Vernon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vernon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vernon lands with a nice body punch.
Lusen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vernon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lusen throws a looping overhand right but Vernon ducks down to avoid it.
Vernon flicks out a counter leg kick but Lusen steps away.
Lusen loads up on a big right hand but Vernon slips the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Lusen. That snapped Vernon's head back.
Issac Vernon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lusen throws a leg kick but Vernon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lusen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vernon circles away quickly and effectively.
Vernon with the counter takedown but Lusen avoids it easily.
Vernon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lusen but Lusen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Da Lusen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Issac Vernon.
Lusen looks to land a right hand but Vernon moved out of range.
And Vernon tries to counter it with a takedown but Lusen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vernon throws a jab when Lusen was well out of range.
Lusen tries to clinch up.#T4#
Lusen throws a jab when Vernon was well out of range.
Lusen scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Lusen misses.
Lusen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vernon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vernon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vernon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lusen manages to avoid it.
Vernon keeps the fight on the outside.
Lusen scores with a nice right hand.
Lusen tries to clinch up but Vernon circles away and keeps his distance.
Lusen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lusen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lusen doesn't manage to clinch there - Vernon circles away.
Vernon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lusen's corner calls for a 1-2. Lusen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Da Lusen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lusen 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Da Lusen!

Da Lusen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CMMA 101     
Date:   May 01, 2021
#R1#
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt.
Tonon blocks a leg kick.
Tonon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vernon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonon manages to avoid it.
Tonon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vernon defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tonon closes the distance and clinches.#T1##TD#
Tonon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Tonon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vernon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Tonon is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Vernon wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving.
Vernon throws a big elbow that misses.
Vernon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tonon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tonon is on top in guard. #REVR#
Tonon looking to pass the guard.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Vernon being controlled here, momentarily.
Tonon stopping the sweep attempt from Vernon.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Vernon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tonon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Tonon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vernon is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tonon is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Tonon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tonon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vernon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Vernon misses.
Vernon misses with a hook. Tonon ducked under it nicely.
Vernon tries a low kick but Tonon avoids it.
Tonon shoots in and drives through. Vernon sprawls well.
Vernon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tonon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vernon defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon tries to bum rush Tonon with a series of wild strikes but Tonon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vernon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Vernon misses the jab.
Vernon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vernon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vernon swings for the body but Tonon moves out of range. #TD#
Tonon shoots in and bounces Vernon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vernon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tonon looking to pass the guard.
Damian Tonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Tonon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tonon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tonon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vernon's guard.
Vernon trying to hold on to Tonon's head to control him but Tonon postures up.
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vernon keeps working. #SUB#
Tonon 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.
Vernon trying to control here. #T3#
Tonon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Tonon 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.
Vernon keeping control of the position. #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.
Vernon trying to control here. #SUB#
Tonon 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.
Tonon wants to take a breather but Vernon is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon is looking to control Tonon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vernon avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vernon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tonon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tonon checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Issac Vernon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Vernon throws a push kick but Tonon slaps the foot to one side.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vernon sprawls and moves away.
Vernon throws a jab when Tonon was well out of range.
Vernon throws a hook to the side of Tonon's head but Tonon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vernon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vernon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vernon throws a right hand that Tonon ducks under and follows up with a left that Tonon also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Vernon as Tonon shoots in.
Vernon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tonon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tonon ducks under a wild hook from Vernon.#T1#
Vernon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tonon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vernon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tonon somewhat.
Vernon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vernon connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Vernon misses.
Vernon darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Tonon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonon moves in looking to clinch but Vernon pushes him off.
Tonon tries to clinch but Vernon is having none of it.
Tonon slips a straight right by Vernon.
Vernon takes a swing at Tonon's ribcage but misses.
Tonon fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vernon. #T3#
Vernon missing with a left hand there. Tonon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tonon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tonon. #SUB#
Tonon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vernon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Tonon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Tonon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tonon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vernon keeps working.
Tonon is staying tight to Vernon's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vernon wants to control but Tonon postures up.#SUB#
Tonon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vernon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tonon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tonon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Issac Vernon!

Issac Vernon 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: CMMA 90 Virus vs Harrison     
Date:   Mar 21, 2021
#R1#
Fujimaro slips a jab and a cross from Vernon.
Vernon works over Fujimaro's head and body with a nice combination.
We've been hearing reports that Vernon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
Fujimaro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fujimaro throws a lazy right hand but Vernon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fujimaro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vernon misses with a looping right.
Jab by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vernon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fujimaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Vernon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fujimaro looks to land a combination but Vernon avoids it well. #T1#
Vernon takes a swing at Fujimaro's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Fujimaro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vernon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fujimaro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fujimaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vernon throws a shot to the body.
Vernon takes a swing at Fujimaro's ribcage but misses.
Fujimaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fujimaro.
Issac Vernon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vernon avoids the head kick by Fujimaro.
Donk. Vernon catches Fujimaro right on the button with a cross.
Vernon is looking to wear down Fujimaro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2##TD#
Vernon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vernon trying to control the action but Fujimaro is working from the bottom.
Vernon wants to pass to mount but Fujimaro is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Vernon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fujimaro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vernon.
Vernon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fujimaro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Vernon thows a huge punch but Fujimaro dodges it nicely.
Fujimaro is staying active underneath Vernon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vernon wants to pass to mount but Fujimaro is defending the position.
Vernon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vernon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fujimaro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vernon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vernon defending well as Fujimaro loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Vernon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fujimaro.
As Vernon backs off Fujimaro throws a huge counter combo but Vernon manages to avoid it all.
Vernon throws a body punch but Fujimaro moves out of range.
Fujimaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Vernon moves out of range as Fujimaro throws a body kick.
Sone Fujimaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Vernon feints and as Fujimaro raises his hands in defense, Vernon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Fujimaro is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Fujimaro manages to break the clinch.
Vernon misses with a low kick.
Fujimaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fujimaro scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sone Fujimaro will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fujimaro scores with a body shot.
Fujimaro throws a lazy right hand but Vernon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fujimaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vernon.
Fujimaro misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Vernon counters with a single leg into guard. Fujimaro didn't expect that.
Vernon advances to half guard.
Fujimaro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vernon wants to control but Fujimaro is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujimaro tries to kick Vernon off but Vernon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Vernon throwing shots but Fujimaro is blocking nicely.
Vernon is keen to just control but Fujimaro is a slippery customer.
Fujimaro is trying to stand up here but Vernon is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vernon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good exchange - Vernon coming out on top.
Vernon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro misses with a double jab
and Vernon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fujimaro thinking.
Fujimaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vernon. #TD#
Vernon shoots in and bounces Fujimaro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Fujimaro kicks Vernon off and gets to his feet. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vernon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vernon misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Fujimaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vernon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fujimaro doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Vernon finds it's way through Fujimaro's defenses.
Vernon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vernon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fujimaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vernon.
Fujimaro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Fujimaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vernon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vernon walks into a left hand.
Vernon thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Vernon does no damage.
Vernon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fujimaro but Fujimaro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fujimaro misses with an uppercut. Vernon saw that one coming.#TD#
Vernon feints and as Fujimaro raises his hands in defense, Vernon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fujimaro pushes Vernon off and gets back 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!
Vernon misses with a shot to the body
and Fujimaro counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Vernon with a nice cross.
Vernon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fujimaro misses with a two punch combination.
Fujimaro throws a nice looking combination but Vernon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Vernon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sone Fujimaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fujimaro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fujimaro misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Vernon misses the target.
Fujimaro tries a quick counter leg kick but Vernon is wise to it.
Vernon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vernon.
Vernon throws a body punch but Fujimaro moves out of range.
Fujimaro thumps Vernon with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sone Fujimaro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Vernon takes a swing at Fujimaro's ribcage but misses.
Vernon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vernon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vernon stuns Fujimaro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vernon throws the left hand but Fujimaro avoids the punch easily.
Fujimaro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vernon with a body shot.
Fujimaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vernon.
Fujimaro swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Vernon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Issac Vernon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon looking to pass the guard.
Fujimaro keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Fujimaro pushes Vernon off and scrambles back to his feet. #T1##TD#
Vernon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fujimaro quickly recovers to half guard.
Vernon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vernon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vernon trying to control the action but Fujimaro is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Vernon seems content to control.
Vernon tries to pass to full mount but Fujimaro defends it. #T2#
Vernon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fujimaro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vernon. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fujimaro throws the kick towards the body but Vernon avoids it.
Vernon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fujimaro.
Vernon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fujimaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vernon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vernon. Fujimaro does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujimaro is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fujimaro! But no joy.
Vernon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fujimaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vernon tries to bum rush Fujimaro with a series of wild strikes but Fujimaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck for Vernon with that takedown attempt.
Vernon misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Fujimaro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fujimaro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fujimaro with a jab.#T4#
Vernon throws a nice looking combination but Fujimaro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fujimaro avoids the body shot from Vernon.
Issac Vernon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vernon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fujimaro takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fujimaro misses with the combination.
Vernon cracks a nice hook into Fujimaro's ribs.
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!
Fujimaro throws a shot from downtown. Vernon moves away and avoids it.
Vernon misses the jab.

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 Issac Vernon.
I think Fujimaro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Issac Vernon!

An out of breath Issac Vernon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CMMA 70 Connolly vs Nycz     
Date:   Jan 22, 2021
#R1#
Seng takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Seng connects with a jab.#TD#
Vernon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Seng is trying to defend but Vernon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Seng is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard.
Seng is controlling Vernon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Seng manages to get to full guard.
Seng looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Seng is looking to stand up but Vernon isn't so interested in that idea.
Seng keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Seng wants to stand but Vernon is controlling the position.
Vernon throws a strike but Seng rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Seng looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Seng wants to stand but Vernon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Seng wants to stand and escape but instead Vernon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Vernon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seng is pulling down on Vernon's head to control his posture.
Vernon postures up and lands a big shot to Seng's brow.
Vernon looking to pass the guard.
Seng is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Seng is looking to stand up but Vernon isn't so interested in that idea.
Vernon landing some decent shots from guard.
Vernon advances position into side control!#T3#
Seng is looking to reverse the position.
Seng is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vernon is controlling him well.
Seng is looking for a sweep.
Vernon 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.
Vernon scoring with punches and elbows.
Seng pushes Vernon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vernon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Vernon.
Seng tries to buck Vernon off but Vernon is having none of it.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seng keeps working.
Seng takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vernon landing a few strikes. #T4#
Seng struggling a bit here.
Seng wants to get back to his feet.
Seng stops Vernon from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Seng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Seng some visible discomfort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vernon prevents Seng from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seng tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Issac Vernon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Vernon throws a body punch but Seng moves out of range.
Vernon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A left lands for Vernon.
Seng throws a hook to the side of Vernon's head but Vernon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seng.
Vernon slips a jab from Seng.
Seng misses with a hook
and Vernon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Seng thinking.
Seng misses with a leg kick
enabling Vernon to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon throws a sloppy head kick and Seng moves out of range easily.
Vernon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seng moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Vernon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vernon is looking to wear down Seng with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Seng.
Vernon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters circling - Seng throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vernon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vernon or perhaps it was just good defense by Seng, which made it look bad.
Seng connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vernon's hands.
Seng throws a hook but Vernon blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Vernon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Seng throws a shot from downtown. Vernon moves away and avoids it.
Vernon lands with an uppercut that bounces Seng off the cage and back into range.#T2##KD2#
Seng lands a big head kick that sends Vernon tumbling to the mat! Seng takes a step backwards and waves Vernon back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Vernon is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Issac Vernon has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seng misses with an uppercut
and Vernon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vernon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seng stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Seng checks the leg kick.
Vernon misses with a looping left.
Seng looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Seng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Seng.
Seng throws a head kick but Vernon moves out of range.
Vernon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
Vernon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Seng wants to get back to his feet but Vernon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Vernon wants to control from the top but Seng keeps moving.
Vernon preventing the sweep.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Seng keeps moving.
Vernon is looking to work some ground and pound but Seng has wrist control.
Seng keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
Vernon throws an elbow that misses. Seng uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vernon's guard. Nice move by Seng!#REVB#
Seng trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vernon's guard.#T4#
Vernon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seng is one step ahead there.
Seng sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Seng has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vernon is proving hard to escape from.
Issac Vernon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vernon working a defensive guard here.
Seng wanted to stand there but Vernon had control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Seng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Issac Vernon'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Vernon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seng was well out of range. Poor timing from Vernon.
Vernon backing away here, and Seng unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Seng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vernon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vernon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Seng throws the left hand but Vernon avoids the punch easily.
Vernon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Seng blocks a jab.
Seng rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vernon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seng wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vernon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Seng counters with a stiff right hand.
Vernon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Seng. Seng obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Vernon misses with a looping left.
Seng shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vernon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seng moves away.
A head kick by Seng misses
and Vernon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Issac Vernon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seng feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vernons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vernon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vernon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Seng as he avoids it easily.
Seng scores with a jab to the head.
Vernon misses with a right hand
letting Seng counter with a right hand.
Oh Vernon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Vernon misses with a double jab.
Vernon seems to have got his legs back now.
Vernon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Seng circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Vernon to the canvas! Vernon doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Seng keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Seng!

 

Event: CMMA 65 Platt vs Wayne     
Date:   Jan 03, 2021
#R1#
Vernon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tonons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tonon shoots in but no luck this time.
Vernon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt.
Tonon is looking to clinch but Vernon is avoiding it.
Tonon misses with a kick to the body.
Tonon dives in for a single leg takedown but Vernon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vernon to keep the fight standing.
Vernon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vernon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vernon.
Tonon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tonon avoiding damage. #T1#
Tonon is trying to stall.
Vernon stalls. #TD#
Tonon successfully pulls guard.
Tonon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Vernon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tonon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vernon has managed to get both his arms back between Tonon's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Tonon looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Vernon is defending well. Tonon quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Vernon has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tonon celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damian Tonon!

 

Event: CMMA 55 Virus vs Ghambe     
Date:   Dec 05, 2020
#R1#
Adams misses the jab.
Vernon throwing a counter right hand but Adams manages to avoid it.
Adams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vernon.
Vernon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adams momentarily.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good shot there by Vernon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vernon sprawls well. Vernon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
Adams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Issac Vernon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Adams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vernon.
Adams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been told by Vernon's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vernon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adams has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vernon.
Adams goes for a double leg but Vernon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vernon continues to drive forward.
Issac Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Adams.
Adams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vernon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adams somewhat.#T2#
Adams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vernon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vernon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Adams back to the cage. Vernon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vernon stuffs the takedown attempt from Adams. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Vernon misses the target.
Adams misses with a hook to the body
and Vernon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Adams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vernon sprawls well. Vernon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
Vernon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Vernon clinches with his opponent.
Vernon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vernon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vernon misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Vernon avoiding damage.
Vernon is looking to break free of the clinch but Adams has double underhooks.
Vernon doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Adams tightens his grip and picks Vernon up, before dumping him to the ground. Vernon manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Adams stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Vernon throws up his legs and catches Adams in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Adams tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Vernon! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Issac Vernon!
During a confident post fight interview, Issac Vernon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CMMA 48 Marius vs Dinapoli     
Date:   Nov 08, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vernon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vernon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bowen Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vernon somewhat.
Bowen Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vernon misses with a right hand
and Bowen Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vernon thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vernon. Bowen Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vernon shoots in looking for a takedown. Bowen Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Vernon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bowen Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bowen Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Bowen Jr's head coaches at The Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vernon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bowen Jr will feel that in the morning.
Bobby Bowen Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bowen Jr takes a swing at Vernon's ribcage but misses.
Vernon tries to clinch but Bowen Jr is having none of it.
Vernon looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowen Jr is just out of range.
Vernon misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Bowen Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vernon.
Vernon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bowen Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vernon scrambles back to his feet.
Vernon throws a big shot that misses.
Vernon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Bowen Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick by Bowen Jr misses #TD2#
and Vernon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vernon not doing much here.
Bowen Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vernon on the ground.
Vernon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Vernon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bowen Jr is just riding it out for now. Vernon eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Vernon is looking for a kimura but Bowen Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vernon to get the leverage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vernon working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T3#
Vernon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vernon prevents Bowen Jr from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Vernon seems content to control.
Bowen Jr is looking to escape.
Bowen Jr trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Vernon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bowen Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vernon.
Vernon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vernon is nestled in close to Bowen Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Vernon wants to work for an arm triangle but Bowen Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bowen Jr is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vernon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bowen Jr taking some punishment here, with Vernon in his half guard.
Vernon lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Issac Vernon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bowen Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vernon.
Vernon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vernon misses with a body punch
letting Bowen Jr counter with a right hand.
Vernon dips to his left and cracks Bowen Jr with an uppercut!
Vernon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bowen Jr tries to bum rush Vernon with a series of wild strikes but Vernon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon throws a body shot but no joy.
Vernon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bowen Jr throws out a loose jab but Vernon uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Vernon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vernon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vernon fails to land the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bowen Jr. Vernon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bowen Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vernon momentarily.
Bobby Bowen Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Vernon misses with a body kick.
Bowen Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vernon is looking to slow Bowen Jr down with leg kicks.
Vernon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowen Jr.
A nice side step and Vernon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Bowen Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Issac Vernon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vernon jabs Bowen Jr right on the nose. Bowen Jr blinks but takes it well.
Vernon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vernon fakes the leg kick and cracks Bowen Jr in the body.
Vernon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bowen Jr misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Vernon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vernon controlling the action here. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vernon lands a nice short elbow.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Bowen Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Vernon.
Vernon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bowen Jr is looking to escape.
Vernon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vernon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bowen Jr wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Vernon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bowen Jr tries to kick Vernon off but Vernon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vernon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vernon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vernon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Issac Vernon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A head kick misses from Bowen Jr.
And Vernon tries to counter it with a takedown but Bowen Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bowen Jr moves out of range as Vernon strikes.
Vernon connects with a body shot that sends Bowen Jr's belly button to the back.
Bowen Jr misses with an uppercut.
Vernon throws a big counter head kick but Bowen Jr avoids it with no problem.
Vernon shoots for a double leg takedown but Bowen Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Vernon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bowen Jr is looking to counter punch.
A cross from Vernon lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Bowen Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vernon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bowen Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bowen Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bowen Jr lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Vernon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bowen Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vernon lands with a right hand.
Vernon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bowen Jr is able to avoid easily.
Bowen Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vernon misses with a jab to the body
and Bowen Jr counters with a series of strikes. Vernon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vernon misses with a takedown attempt - Bowen Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bowen Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bowen Jr misses with a head kick.
Bowen Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vernon.
Bowen Jr is looking to wear down Vernon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Vernon misses with a left hand
and Bowen Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bowen Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Bowen Jr.
Nice defenses there by Vernon.
Bobby Bowen Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vernon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vernon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bowen Jr on the side of the head.
Bowen Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowen Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vernon thuds a left hand into Bowen Jr's body.#T3#
Bowen Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vernon.
Bowen Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vernon swinging wildly here.
Vernon 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.
Vernon works the jab nicely.
Vernon moves to clinch but Bowen Jr breaks away
and Bowen Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Vernon wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Bowen Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Issac Vernon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bowen Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Vernon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bowen Jr's waist but Bowen Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vernon off to one side.
Bobby Bowen Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Issac Vernon.
Vernon with the inside leg kick.
Vernon scores with a decent looking hook.

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 Bobby Bowen Jr.
Well Vernon 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Issac Vernon!

Issac Vernon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: CMMA 40 Obaminator vs Philippe     
Date:   Oct 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vernon ducks under a wild hook from Greenbaum.
Greenbaum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vernon.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vernon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vernon staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vernon! But no joy.
Vernon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Greenbaum misses with an uppercut. Vernon saw that one coming.
Vernon works Greenbaum's body with a nice hook.
We've been told by Greenbaum's head coaches at Cobb's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Greenbaum connects with the punch.
Gus Greenbaum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vernon slips a straight right by Greenbaum.
Vernon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Greenbaum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Greenbaum lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vernon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Greenbaum finds it's way round the side to connect with Vernon's head.
Vernon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vernon throws a hook but Greenbaum avoids it easily.
Vernon ducks under a wild hook from Greenbaum.
Vernon is looking to clinch but Greenbaum is avoiding it.
Greenbaum moves out of range of the strikes.
Vernon misses with a low kick. #T1#
Greenbaum throws a hook but Vernon avoids it easily.
Vernon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greenbaum throws out a loose jab but Vernon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vernon throws out a counter right but Greenbaum avoids it with no problem.
Greenbaum lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circling - Greenbaum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vernon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from Greenbaum misses.
Greenbaum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vernon in his tracks.
Vernon 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 punch combination from Greenbaum misses. #TD2#
Vernon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Greenbaum is trying to defend but Vernon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Greenbaum kicks off Vernon and gets to his feet.
Gus Greenbaum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greenbaum scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Greenbaum throws a hook but Vernon blocks it.
Vernon takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
A big right from Greenbaum misses.
Greenbaum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vernon.
Vernon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Greenbaum connects with the punch.
Vernon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greenbaum.
Greenbaum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A head kick misses from Vernon.
Greenbaum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vernon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Greenbaum throws a hook to the side of Vernon's head but Vernon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greenbaum misses the jab.
Greenbaum backing away here, and Vernon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Greenbaum looks to land a right hand but Vernon moved out of range.
Vernon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vernon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greenbaum throws out the jab.
Greenbaum throws a looping overhand right but Vernon ducks down to avoid it.
Vernon with the counter takedown but Greenbaum avoids it easily.
Vernon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vernon! But no joy.
Vernon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greenbaum.
Greenbaum is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Vernon misses. #T3#
Greenbaum throws out a loose jab but Vernon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vernon ducks under a wild hook from Greenbaum.
Greenbaum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vernon.
Greenbaum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Greenbaum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vernon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Greenbaum misses with a lunging right hand
and Vernon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greenbaum looks to land a right hand but Vernon moved out of range.
Vernon unleashes a big counter combination but Greenbaum bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vernon defending well as Greenbaum loads up on a big left hand.
Greenbaum throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Vernon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vernon.
Greenbaum is looking to stand up but Vernon isn't so interested in that idea.
Vernon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Greenbaum on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Greenbaum tries to get out of the position.
Vernon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Greenbaum is looking to stand up but Vernon isn't so interested in that idea.
Vernon stands and throws Greenbaum's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4##SUB2#
Vernon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Greenbaum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greenbaum tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee warns Greenbaum that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vernon wants to finish this one by submission but Greenbaum is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vernon.
You get the feeling that Greenbaum really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Greenbaum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vernon on the ground.
Vernon looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like Vernon 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.
Greenbaum in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus Greenbaum dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Vernon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Greenbaum. Those never looked like landing.
Greenbaum swings widly with a right hand
and Vernon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vernon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Greenbaum connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vernon scrambles back to his feet.
Gus Greenbaum is winning the standup battle so far.
Greenbaum throws a hook to the side of Vernon's head but Vernon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greenbaum throws a hook but Vernon avoids it easily.
Vernon takes one to the side of the head.
Vernon moves forwards but Greenbaum connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Greenbaum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vernon circles away quickly and effectively.
Vernon ducks under a wild hook from Greenbaum.
Greenbaum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greenbaum throws an overhand right that lands on Vernon's shoulder, as Vernon tries to avoid the shot.
Vernon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Greenbaum defends it well.
Greenbaum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vernon can do to turn this around?
Jab, jab by Greenbaum - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vernon shoots in for a takedown but Greenbaum shows good takedown defense.
Vernon slips under a jab from Greenbaum.
Vernon throws a hook but Greenbaum avoids it easily.#T1#
Greenbaum keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Greenbaum misses the target.
Greenbaum misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Greenbaum.
Greenbaum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Greenbaum throws a shot from downtown. Vernon moves away and avoids it.
Vernon throws a hook but Greenbaum blocks it.
Vernon moves out of range of the strikes.
Vernon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Greenbaum throws a poor cross that misses
and Vernon counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Greenbaum.
Greenbaum's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Greenbaum duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vernon slips a straight right by Greenbaum.
Greenbaum throws a hook to the side of Vernon's head but Vernon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Greenbaum misses. #T2#
Vernon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vernon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Greenbaum misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Vernon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Greenbaum won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Vernon tries for a kimura but Greenbaum is defending well.
Greenbaum is pushing Vernon's head away, looking to escape. Vernon manages to hold on to the position though.
Vernon scoring with punches from side control.
Greenbaum wants to get back to his feet.
Greenbaum is looking to get back to his feet here but Vernon is keeping cool and he's managed to take Greenbaum's back.
Greenbaum is trying to get back to his feet but Vernon has full control of the position and if anything, Greenbaum has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Greenbaum won't enjoy being in this position. Vernon looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Greenbaum is tapping - it's over boys! Vernon picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Issac Vernon!
An out of breath Issac Vernon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CMMA 29 Tripple C     
Date:   Sep 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vernon misses with a hook.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Vernon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
letting Vernon counter with a right hand.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vernon tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vernon to the ground. Vernon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
A slow jab from Vernon misses its intended target.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vernon.
Vernon misses with a body shot.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Vernon sprawls well.#T1#
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vernon defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Vernon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Issac Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Gracie.
Vernon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Vernon.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Vernon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Vernon cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vernon tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vernon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Vernon.
Vernon lands a jab to the head.
Vernon misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Vernon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vernon misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vernon defends it well.
Vernon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vernon throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range. #T3#
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Vernon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vernon is looking to counter punch.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Vernon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Vernon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vernon.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vernon throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.#T4#
Vernon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Vernon misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Vernon is working away. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Vernon defends the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vernon wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Vernon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie trying to control but Vernon is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Issac Vernon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vernon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vernon scores with a body shot.
Issac Vernon is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Vernon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Vernon tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vernon 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.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vernon counters with a straight right hand.
Issac Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Gracie.
Vernon throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Gracie postures up.
Vernon throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Xtreme Black House inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Vernon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Vernon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.#SUB#
Vernon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vernon keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Vernon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vernon misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie trying to control but Vernon is working from the bottom.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie passes into half guard. #T3#
Vernon is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Vernon is defending well. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Vernon is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie is trying to control. Vernon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie is thwarting Vernon's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Vernon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vernon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vernon regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Vernon has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Vernon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control but Vernon is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Napoleon Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Vernon misses with a body shot.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Vernon.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vernon stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Vernon misses the target.
Vernon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Vernon misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon swinging wildly here.
Vernon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Vernon.#T1#
Jab from Gracie.
Vernon connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vernon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Vernon moves away and avoids it.
Issac Vernon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vernon misses with a wild combination.
Vernon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vernon dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!
Vernon throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Vernon has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gracie is on him like a limpet, forcing Vernon back against the cage.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie leaning against his opponent.
Vernon misses with a punch on the inside.
Vernon misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Vernon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie defending well as Vernon loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vernon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Vernon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Vernon shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Vernon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Vernon slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Vernon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Issac Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Gracie.
Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vernon throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Vernon connects with a nice looking jab.
Vernon works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Vernon throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely. #T4#
Vernon misses with a wild combination.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Vernon.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vernon defends it nicely.
A combination from Vernon does no damage.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Issac Vernon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Vernon counters with a nice uppercut.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Issac Vernon!

A relieved looking Issac Vernon 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: CMMA 23 Hanski vs Pacula     
Date:   Aug 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vernon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Kool gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vernon tries to stall but Kool uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee calls for Vernon to work.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kool misses with the head strike.
Kool has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vernon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kool wants a takedown but no success here.
Kool lands a hook that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
Kool's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vernon lands a hook that snaps the head of Kool backwards.
Vernon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Kool. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Vernon breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Vernon throws a hook to the side of Kool's head but Kool sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vernon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kool finds it's way round the side to connect with Vernon's head.
TJ Kool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kool moves out of range as Vernon strikes.
Kool takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kool keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kool looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kool throws the left hand but Vernon avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Kool looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vernon!#SUB#
Kool has hold of Vernon's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Vernon seems comfortable defending it but Kool has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Vernon is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Vernon is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kool couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). TJ Kool!
A very excited looking TJ Kool rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: FFS 20: Cantonment     
Date:   Jul 17, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazurus falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Vernon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lazurus is looking to stand up but Vernon isn't so interested in that idea.
Vernon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vernon postures up in Lazurus's guard and throws a big left but Lazurus blocks it.
Lazurus is wriggling around but Vernon manages to pass to half guard.
Vernon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lazurus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lazurus's head.
Still in half guard, Vernon seems content to control.
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. Vernon connects with a nice short shot to Lazurus's temple. #T1#
Vernon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lazurus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vernon slows the pace down in half guard.
Nice strikes from Vernon there.
Lazurus tries to kick Vernon off but Vernon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lazurus is trying to control but can't.
Lazurus is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vernon wants to advance to full mount but Lazurus doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Vernon looking to sit in guard and control but Lazurus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Vernon 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.#SU2#
Lazurus stands and steps away. Vernon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lazurus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lazurus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vernon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lazurus misses with a body shot.
Vernon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lazurus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lazurus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vernon tries to counter with a takedown but Lazurus is quick to defend against it.
Lazurus throws a combination that misses
and Vernon counters with a series of strikes. Lazurus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazurus misses with a kick to the body.
Lazurus throws a series of punches but Vernon moves out of range.
Vernon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Vernon finds it's way through Lazurus's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Issac Vernon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vernon 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 10:9
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 10:9
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Issac Vernon!

Issac Vernon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: FFS 10: Marianna     
Date:   Jun 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Exotic has managed to clinch.
Vernon struggles to land a body shot inside as Exotic controls his hands.
Exotic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Exotic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Exotic.
Vernon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Exotic.
Exotic pushes Vernon back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vernon wants to stall.
Exotic lands with a right to the head.
Vernon tries to work over Exotic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vernon tries to throw a body punch but Exotic avoids it by throwing Vernon back against the ropes.
Vernon blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Exotic.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Exotic.
Nice body punch from Vernon - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Exotic.
Vernon looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic lands a left hand.
Exotic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Exotic digs a right hand into Vernon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vernon's gas tank. #T1#
Exotic digs a right hand into Vernon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vernon's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Exotic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Exotic digs a right hand into Vernon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vernon's gas tank.
Exotic lands a shot to the body.
Exotic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Exotic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vernon takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Exotic.
Vernon trying to control the position but instead, Exotic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vernon into the ropes.
Exotic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
Exotic lands a right hand.
A short right from Exotic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic lands a shoulder strike.
Exotic pushes Vernon back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Exotic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Exotic pushes Vernon back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vernon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Exotic lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Vernon is rocked!#T2#
Exotic unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Vernon! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Exotic is unloading with more strikes now! Vernon drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Exotic!
Joe Exotic thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: FFS 4: Belle Glade     
Date:   May 15, 2020



The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Vernon misses.
Rasul definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rasul takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vernon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rasul takes a swing at Vernon's ribcage but misses.
Vernon connects with an inside leg kick.
Rasul throws a jab but it's blocked by Vernon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rasul closes the distance and clinches.
Rasul misses with a body punch.
Rasul throws a head punch that misses.
Rasul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rasul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon blocks a body shot from Rasul.
Vernon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vernon prevents a body shot from Rasul.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vernon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Rasul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rasul tries to work over Vernon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rasul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rasul tries to work over Vernon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rasul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rasul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vernon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rasul misses with a body punch.
Rasul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vernon lands a left hand.
Rasul pushes Vernon back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vernon.
Rasul can't find room to land a body shot as Vernon controls the action.
Vernon throws a head punch that misses.
Rasul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rasul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rasul misses with a punch to the body.
Rasul throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rasul struggles to land a body shot inside as Vernon controls his hands.
Vernon blocks an uppercut.
Rasul can't find room to land a body shot as Vernon controls the action.
Rasul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rasul throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasul tries to work over Vernon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rasul misses with some punches.
Vernon looking to slow down the pace here.
Vernon misses with a short punch on the inside.

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 Ahktar Rasul.
I think Rasul has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 10:9
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 10:9
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahktar Rasul!

 

 
 
 
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