Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 165 OMalley vs Pinkman
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Toast paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
GU throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Toast uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from GU.
GU paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Soggy Toast has been cut.
GU looks to throw the jab but Toast is out of range.
GU throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Toast counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
GU is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
GU controls Toast momentarily but Toast frees himself.
Toast's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Toast won't allow GU to get back to his feet.
Toast is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
GU working a defensive guard but Toast passes into half guard. #T1#
Toast controlling the action here.
GU is trying to stand up here but Toast is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Toast is looking for a kimura but GU is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Toast to get the leverage.
Toast is taking a breather. GU 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.
GU is trying to maintain the position but Toast is very close to passing his half guard.
Toast is keen to just control but GU is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Toast is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
GU wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Toast is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
GU is looking for a sweep. Toast is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
GU tries to kick Toast off but Toast keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Toast takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
GU is staying active underneath Toast, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Toast moves nicely into side control.
Toast is looking to take a break and control but GU is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Toast looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Toast wants to lay and pray for a moment but GU keeps working. #T3#
GU is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Toast working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
GU is trying to improve his position.
Toast content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Toast trying to control the action but GU is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Toast tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Toast has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Toast wants to lay and pray for a moment but GU keeps working.
You can see the frustration on GU's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toast wants to lay and pray for a moment but GU keeps working.
GU is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Soggy Toast dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Soggy Toast's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Toast staying out of range there.
Toast feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Toast shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Toast throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Toast wants to lay and pray for a moment but GU keeps working.
GU has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toast is working away from the top position though.
Toast seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but GU does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Toast is thwarting GU's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Toast is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, GU has managed to free his arm - good work.
GU trying to control here. #T1##SUB2#
Toast is looking for a kimura but GU is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Toast to get the leverage.
Toast sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. GU defending well though.
GU gets back to full guard.
Toast throwing strikes but missing.
Toast trying to control the position from guard on top but GU is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toast stopping the sweep attempt from GU.
Toast trying to control but GU is working from the bottom. #SUB#
GU working for submissions but it's allowed Toast to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Toast is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and GU defends it well. #T2##SUB2#
Toast is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
GU wants to get back to full guard.
Toast trying to control from half guard but GU is working away.
Toast prevents GU from standing back up. #SUB2#
Toast has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can GU defend it? Toast steps over the head and cranks it - GU is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Toast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Soggy Toast!
An out of breath Soggy Toast thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 155 Puno vs Hightower
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Trandel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tannenbaum pinned against the cage. Tannenbaum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tannenbaum throws a counter high kick but Trandel was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tannenbaum throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A solid body kick from Tannenbaum.
Trandel looks to land a left hand but Tannenbaum moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tannenbaum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trandel.
Trandel checks a leg kick.
Trandel with the counter takedown but Tannenbaum avoids it easily.#T1#
Tannenbaum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trandel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tannenbaum with a body shot.
Tannenbaum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trandel.
Tannenbaum moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Trandel throws a lazy uppercut
and Tannenbaum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tannenbaum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trandel throws a series of punches but Tannenbaum moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tannenbaum misses the target.
Trandel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Trandel is able to avoid easily.
Trandel misses with a shot to the body
and Tannenbaum counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Trandel swings widly with a right hand
and Tannenbaum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trandel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trandel moves out of range of the body kick from Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum looks to score with a jab to the body but Trandel is just out of range.
Trandel throws a right hand that misses
and Tannenbaum counters with a good low kick that Trandel was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trandel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tannenbaum lands a jab to Trandel's midsection.#T3#
Tannenbaum misses with a body shot.
And Trandel tries to counter it with a takedown but Tannenbaum pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circling - Trandel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tannenbaum throws a body shot but no joy.
Tannenbaum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trandel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tannenbaum moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Trandel cracks Tannenbaum with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trandel dives in and grabs Tannenbaum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tannenbaum pushes down on Trandel's head and hops out.
Tannenbaum is looking to wear down Trandel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tannenbaum lets loose with a powerful body kick. Trandel will feel that in the morning.#T4#
Trandel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tannenbaum moves away.
Trandel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tannenbaum connects with a body shot that sends Trandel's belly button to the back.
Tannenbaum throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Trandel counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tannenbaum tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Trandel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tannenbaum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tannenbaum struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Tannenbaum 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#
A punch combination from Tannenbaum misses.
Trandel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tannenbaum defends it well.
Trandel misses with a body shot
and Tannenbaum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trandel takes one on the button.
Tannenbaum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trandel can do to turn this around?
Tannenbaum lands with a kick to the temple. Trandel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tannenbaum throws the kick towards the body but Trandel avoids it.
Trandel throws out a counter right but Tannenbaum avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tannenbaum misses with a takedown attempt - Trandel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tannenbaum throws a hook to the side of Trandel's head but Trandel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trandel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Trandel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tannenbaum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tannenbaum takes a swing at Trandel's ribcage but misses.
Trandel looks to land a right hand but Tannenbaum moved out of range.
Trandel throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Tannenbaum to counter with a crisp jab.
Tannenbaum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trandel misses with a takedown
and Tannenbaum counters with a head kick. #T2#
Tannenbaum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trandel.
Tannenbaum is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tannenbaum lands a high kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trandel is defended easily by Tannenbaum.
Trandel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Tannenbaum clobbers Trandel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tannenbaum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good work by Trandel as he checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tannenbaum.
Trandel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tannenbaum lands with an uppercut that bounces Trandel off the cage and back into range.
Trandel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tannenbaum manages to avoid it.
Tannenbaum clobbers Trandel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Tannenbaum misses with a wild combination.
And Trandel tries to counter it with a takedown but Tannenbaum pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Trandel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tannenbaum slaps away a takedown attempt from Trandel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Klaus Tannenbaum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sovor Trandel.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trandel throws a lazy right hand but Tannenbaum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tannenbaum appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Tannenbaum dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tannenbaum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tannenbaum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trandel.
Tannenbaum connects with a crisp jab.
Trandel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tannenbaum misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Trandel 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trandel, as that shot connected.
Trandel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tannenbaum throws a hook to the side of Trandel's head but Trandel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Trandel fails with a takedown attempt.
Trandel swings for the body but Tannenbaum moves out of range.
Trandel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tannenbaum scores with a hook to the body. Trandel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sovor Trandel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A lazy left from Trandel finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Klaus Tannenbaum has been cut.
A low kick lands for Tannenbaum.
Trandel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tannenbaum was well out of range. Poor timing from Trandel.
Trandel throws out a loose jab but Tannenbaum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trandel scores with a jab. Tannenbaum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big left from Tannenbaum misses.
Trandel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Tannenbaum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trandel! But no joy.
Trandel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trandel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Trandel throws a nice looking combination but Tannenbaum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tannenbaum lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Trandel takes a swing at Tannenbaum's ribcage but misses.
Tannenbaum throws a big counter combination but Trandel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tannenbaum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trandel was well out of range. Poor timing from Tannenbaum.#T4#
Tannenbaum lands a front kick.
A left lands for Trandel.
Trandel looks to throw the jab but Tannenbaum is out of range.
Trandel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tannenbaum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klaus Tannenbaum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sovor Trandel.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tannenbaum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Klaus Tannenbaum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice uppercut lands for Tannenbaum. That snapped Trandel's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Tannenbaum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tannenbaum, 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 Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Tannenbaum!
Klaus Tannenbaum bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: DMMA 148 Dall Jr vs Grant
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
A big left from Bowers misses.
Trandel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bowers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bowers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Trandel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trandel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bowers misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Trandel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bowers's guard.
Bowers is wriggling around but Trandel manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Bowers is trying to stand back up but Trandel is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Trandel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bowers defends it well.
Bowers won't allow Trandel to pass to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Trandel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Trandel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bowers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bowers is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Trandel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bowers sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Trandel trying to pass the guard but Bowers defending well.
Trandel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bowers!
Trandel mounts Bowers! Really nice guard pass there!
Trandel controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Trandel wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Trandel is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Trandel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bowers is surviving well by controlling Trandel's body position as best he can.
Bowers really wants to buck Trandel off and get back to his feet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bowers prevents Trandel from taking his back.#SUB2#
Trandel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bowers has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bowers! #SUB2#
Trandel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bowers is aware though and is defending well.
Bowers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trandel looking for a sweep. Not yet Trandel, not yet.
Bowers postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sovor Trandel 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#
Bowers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bowers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Trandel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bowers misses the target.
And Trandel tries to counter it with a takedown but Bowers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Donk. Bowers catches Trandel right on the button with a cross.
Art Bowers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bowers.
Bowers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowers swinging wildly here.
Trandel feints the counter takedown.
Bowers misses with an uppercut. #T1#
The fighters circling - Bowers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bowers delivers a nice body kick.
Trandel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bowers.
Bowers misses with a looping left.
Bowers misses with an uppercut. Trandel saw that one coming.
Trandel feints the counter takedown.
Bowers misses the jab.
Bowers throws a body kick that misses.
Trandel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bowers lands a nice shot to the body.
Art Bowers is winning the standup battle so far.
Bowers throws a head kick that misses.
And Trandel tries to counter it with a takedown but Bowers pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Bowers throws out a loose jab but Trandel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trandel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bowers defends it well.
Trandel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bowers.
Trandel moves away from the strike by Bowers.
Bowers lands with a good body shot.
Bowers lands with a hook. Trandel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bowers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bowers lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowers throws an overhand right that lands on Trandel's shoulder, as Trandel tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Bowers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trandel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bowers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Bowers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bowers.
Bowers misses with a looping right.
Trandel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bowers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bowers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trandel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Trandel slips under a jab.
Trandel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowers.
Trandel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bowers defends it well.
Bowers misses with an uppercut. Trandel saw that one coming.
Art Bowers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Trandel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Trandel avoids the head kick by Bowers.
Trandel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bowers connects with a looping right hand.
Trandel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bowers jabs at Trandel's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trandel avoids the body shot from Bowers.
Trandel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch lands to the side of Trandel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bowers misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Art Bowers dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Bowers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trandel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Trandel tries to counter it with a takedown but Bowers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bowers throws a shot to the body.
Bowers 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.
Bowers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trandel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trandel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trandel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bowers throws a chopping leg kick but Trandel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Trandel with the counter takedown but Bowers avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowers throws a low kick but Trandel avoids it.
Bowers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bowers lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Bowers throws a hook to the side of Trandel's head but Trandel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bowers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trandel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bowers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Trandel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bowers sizes up Trandel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bowers misses with an uppercut
and Bowers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trandel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bowers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trandel throws out a counter right but Bowers avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Bowers misses with a lunging right hand
and Trandel counters with a left to the body.
Bowers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trandel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bowers catches Trandel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bowers throws a sloppy body shot
and Trandel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowers scores with a jab to the body.
Bowers throws the left hand but Trandel avoids the punch easily.
Trandel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Bowers.
Bowers lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bowers, as that shot connected. #T3#
Bowers tries a head kick but it misses.
Bowers throws a hook to the side of Trandel's head but Trandel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trandel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Trandel tries to counter it with a takedown but Bowers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bowers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Trandel moves out of range of the body kick from Bowers.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trandel! But no joy.
Bowers throws a poor cross that misses
and Trandel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Trandel ducks under a wild hook from Bowers.
Trandel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bowers throws a poor cross that misses
and Trandel counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Art Bowers has been cut.#T4#
Bowers throws a jab when Trandel was well out of range.
Bowers throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Trandel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Trandel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bowers wants to stand and escape but Trandel is having none of it.
Trandel wants to control from the top but Bowers keeps moving.
Trandel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bowers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trandel looking to sit in guard and control but Bowers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trandel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bowers's guard. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Art Bowers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bowers 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Art Bowers!

Event: DMMA 135 Thermometer v Outback
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Puno misses with a hook. Trandel ducked under it nicely.
Trandel swings widly with a right hand
letting Puno counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Sovor Trandel has been cut.
Puno throws a jab when Trandel was well out of range.
Trandel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Puno defends it well.
Puno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Puno. Beautiful body shot.
Trandel with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Adan Puno has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Puno knocks Trandel out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adan Puno!
A relieved looking Adan Puno 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: DMMA Friday Night Fights III
Date: Jul 22, 2022

#R1#
Washington takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trandel jabs Washington right on the nose. Washington blinks but takes it well.
Trandel looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Washington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Washington takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Sovor Trandel has been cut.#TD#
Trandel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Washington tries to kick Trandel off but Trandel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Trandel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Washington pushes Trandel off looking to stand but Trandel dives back in and keeps control.
Trandel wants to pass the guard but Washington is defending well. #SUB#
Trandel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Washington defends it well.
Washington is trying to maintain the position but Trandel is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Washington wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Trandel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Trandel 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. #SUB#
Trandel is working for a submission of some sort.
Trandel trying to control the action but Washington is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Washington is trying to control Trandel's posture. Trandel takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Washington! Trandel is rotating here... this could be the end... Washington is out! Trandel has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sovor Trandel!
A relieved looking Sovor Trandel 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: DMMA 103: Imanari vs Munga
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Acosta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trandel.
Acosta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Trandel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trandel looks to land a left hand but Acosta moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Acosta tries to keep at a distance but Trandel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Acosta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Acosta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Acosta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Trandel.
Trandel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Acosta struggles to land a body shot inside as Trandel controls his hands.
Acosta is trying to force a seperation but Trandel has the dominant position.
Good body shot from Trandel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta working aggressively here.
A short left from Trandel.
Trandel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Acosta. #BC2#
Acosta breaks from the clinch.
Acosta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trandel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trandel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Trandel swings for the body but Acosta moves out of range. #KD#
Trandel lands a big right hand that sends Acosta crashing to the mat! Trandel stays standing though and waves Acosta back to his feet!#ROC#Acosta is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Hunter Acosta has been cut.
Acosta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trandel.
Acosta is still on wobbly legs! Can Trandel finish him?
Acosta backs away from a small jab... but Trandel lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Acosta crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Trandel with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Sovor Trandel!
Our winner, Sovor Trandel, 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: DMMA 85: Johnson vs Amida
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Trandel misses with an uppercut.
Trandel with a hook.
Kalske plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Sovor Trandel has been cut.
Kalske cracks Trandel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Trandel connects with a crisp jab.
Kalske slips a jab and a cross from Trandel.
A little jabbing left from Kalske on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Trandel gets tackled into the cage by Kalske. Kalske maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Trandel.
Trandel can't break the clinch.
Kalske lands an uppercut.
Kalske lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trandel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kalske working aggressively here.
Kalske goes for a takedown attempt but Trandel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T1#
Kalske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trandel misses with a body shot.
Trandel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalske thinks about the counter body kick.
Kalske throws an overhand right that lands on Trandel's shoulder, as Trandel tries to avoid the shot.
Trandel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kalske counters with a huge left! Trandel is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kalske isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Trandel from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kalske!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hjallis Kalske!
Hjallis Kalske thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 63: Pinkman vs Kofel
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Reese has his takedown stuffed
enabling Trandel to counter with a crisp jab.
Trandel avoids the head kick by Reese.
Reese lands a front kick.#CL#
Reese clinches up with Trandel and pushes him back against the cage.
Reese landing knees to the body.
Trandel misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reese jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Trandel walks away with a smile on his face. Reese gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Trandel takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Sovor Trandel has been cut.
Reese fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Trandel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Reese drives through and clinches with Trandel against the cage. #T1#
Trandel pushes Reese back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trandel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Trandel breaks the clinch.
Reese pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trandel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reese tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trandel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trandel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reese throws a sloppy head kick and Trandel moves out of range easily.
Trandel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reese is looking to clinch but Trandel is avoiding it.
Reese moves in looking to clinch but Trandel pushes him off.
Reese fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trandel looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Reese throws a head kick that misses.
Trandel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reese thuds his shin into the meat of Trandel's side.
Reese tries a head kick but it misses.
Reese misses with a head kick.
Reese connects with a high kick.
Reese throws a body kick that misses.
Trandel throws a counter combo.
Reese throws the kick towards the body but Trandel avoids it.
Reese looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reese throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3##CL#
Reese closes the distance and clinches.
Trandel avoids the elbow strike from Reese, against the cage.
Reese tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trandel misses with a body punch.
Trandel gets through Reese's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trandel throws a punch but it's blocked by Reese.
Reese tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reese throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Trandel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reese tries to clinch up but Trandel circles away and keeps his distance.
Trandel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reese throws a sloppy head kick and Trandel moves out of range easily.
Trandel throws out a counter right but Reese avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Reese has closed the distance and engaged Trandel in a clinch. #TD#
Reese pulls guard effortlessly. #T4##SUB#
Reese working for a triangle but Trandel defends it easily. #SUB#
Reese looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Trandel passes Reese's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Trandel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reese sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reese has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trandel is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javon Reese dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sovor Trandel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Reese tries to land a front kick but Trandel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reese plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Reese has closed the distance and engaged Trandel in a clinch. #TD#
Reese jumps guard and drags Trandel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Trandel advances to half guard.
Trandel prevents Reese from improving his position.#SUB2#
Trandel is working for a submission of some sort.
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#
Trandel is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Reese is looking for a sweep. Trandel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Trandel is working for a submission of some sort.
Trandel trying to pass the guard but Reese defending well. #SUB2#
Trandel seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Trandel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reese wants to improve his position but Trandel is controlling well. #SUB2#
Trandel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reese is looking to control Trandel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reese avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Reese actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Reese moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Reese is looking for a triangle but Trandel pushes his legs off easily.
Trandel pushing down on Reese's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Reese actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Trandel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reese doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trandel. #SUB#
Reese looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
Trandel is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Trandel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Trandel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reese is just riding it out for now. Trandel eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sovor Trandel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sovor Trandel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Reese tries to clinch up.
Reese is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Javon Reese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reese moves in looking to clinch but Trandel pushes him off.
Trandel blocks a head kick by Reese.
Trandel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reese tries for a takedown but Trandel circles away easily
and Trandel counters with a series of strikes. Reese will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reese misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Reese throws the kick towards the body but Trandel avoids it.
A left lands for Reese.
Reese tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sovor Trandel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reese throws a front kick aimed at Trandel's knee but Trandel avoids it well.
Trandel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Reese throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Trandel counters with a nice right hand that sends Reese toppling to the canvas! Reese scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Trandel finish him?!#ROC2#Reese is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Javon Reese has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reese throws a sloppy head kick and Trandel moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trandel! But no joy.
Reese tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trandel paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Trandel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trandel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Trandel keeps the fight on the outside.
Reese wants to clinch
and Trandel counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Reese falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sovor Trandel!
Sovor Trandel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 57: Magrath vs Polus
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Trandel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Trandel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Trandel advances to mount. #SUB2#
Trandel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Westen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Westen!
Trandel wants to sweep here but Westen controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Trandel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Westen defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Trandel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Westen defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Trandel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Westen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Westen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Trandel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Westen uses it to pass to side control.
Trandel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Westen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Trandel sneaks back into half guard.
Trandel wants to get back to full guard.
Trandel manages to get to full guard.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Trandel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Westen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Trandel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Westen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3##SUB2#
Trandel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trandel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Westen's guard. #REVB#
Trandel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westen is keeping the position for now.
Westen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Trandel passes into half guard.
Trandel stops Westen from getting back to his feet. #T4##SUB2#
Trandel is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Trandel wants to work for an arm triangle but Westen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Trandel wants to free his trapped foot but Westen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Westen tries to roll over but Trandel keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sovor Trandel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Trandel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Westen pinned against the cage. Westen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Trandel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trandel scores with a body shot.
Trandel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trandel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westen misses with a hook.
Westen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Trandel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Westen misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Trandel counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Trandel 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.
Westen trying to control from the bottom.
Westen controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Trandel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Westen has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Trandel is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Westen to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Trandel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Westen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Westen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Westen! #REVR#
Trandel manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Trandel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Trandel looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Westen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Trandel tries to roll over but Westen keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Trandel looking for submissions off his back.
Trandel is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Trandel looking for submissions off his back.
Trandel wants to get back to full guard.
Westen stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Westen prevents Trandel from improving his position.
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 Braun Westen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Trandel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westen moves away.
Westen is looking to counter punch.
Trandel misses with an uppercut.
Trandel has his takedown stuffed
and Westen counters with a straight right hand.
Westen throws a looping overhand right but Trandel ducks down to avoid it.
Trandel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Westen.
Westen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Trandel momentarily.
Trandel misses with a straight left.
As Trandel backs away, Westen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Westen misses with a looping left.
Trandel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Westen throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Trandel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Westen! #SUB2#
Trandel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Westen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Trandel's guard! Nice work there by Westen!
Sovor Trandel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Westen passes Trandel's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Trandel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Westen pulls his head out easily.
Westen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trandel is looking for a sweep. Westen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Trandel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Trandel wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Trandel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Westen has passed into half guard!
Trandel moves into full guard.
Trandel keeping moving, preventing Westen from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Trandel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Westen has passed into half guard! #T3#
Trandel wants to get back to full guard but Westen has mounted him!
Trandel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Westen wants to control the pace but Trandel is squirming around nicely.
Trandel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trandel keeps trying to improve his position.
Trandel wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T4#
Westen is hanging on to Trandel's back as he tries to escape.
Westen controlling the position well here. Trandel rolled but Westen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Trandel can't escape the position.
Westen doesn't have the hooks in and Trandel manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Westen has control of Trandel's left arm, preventing Trandel from doing any damage.
Trandel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Westen swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Braun Westen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Westen 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: DMMA 49: Faulk vs Hussein
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from TwentyTwenty.
Trandel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with TwentyTwenty's elbow.
Trandel blocking some punches. #BC#
TwentyTwenty breaks from the clinch.
Trandel fails in his attempt to clinch.
TwentyTwenty appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
TwentyTwenty misses with a body shot.
TwentyTwenty throws a shot from downtown. Trandel moves away and avoids it.
Trandel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
TwentyTwenty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TwentyTwenty takes one to the chin there.
TwentyTwenty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trandel moves away.
Trandel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
TwentyTwenty stuffs the takedown attempt from Trandel. Trandel gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
A swing and a miss from TwentyTwenty.
TwentyTwenty lands a really nice looking cross but Trandel seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Sovor Trandel has been cut.
TwentyTwenty misses with a combination #TD2#
and Trandel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
TwentyTwenty is doing well to control the position and prevent Trandel from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Trandel is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Trandel is looking for a kimura but TwentyTwenty is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trandel to get the leverage. #T2#
Trandel trying to mount his opponent but TwentyTwenty defends it. #SUB2#
Trandel trying to work for an americana but TwentyTwenty has managed to regain full guard.
TwentyTwenty keeping full guard, as Trandel tries to pass.
TwentyTwenty is controlling Trandel's posture.
Trandel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. TwentyTwenty is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Trandel keeps trying to improve his position.
TwentyTwenty is trying to keep Trandel in close. #SUB2#
Trandel has gone for a leg lock! TwentyTwenty slips out almost immediately though and dives into Trandel's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Trandel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Trandel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and TwentyTwenty defends well.#T4##SU#
TwentyTwenty stands up and waves to Trandel to follow him. #TD2#
Trandel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Trandel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and TwentyTwenty defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trandel trying to mount his opponent but TwentyTwenty defends it.
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 Trump TwentyTwenty will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sovor Trandel's cut.
That's time! TwentyTwenty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Trandel lands the left hand.
TwentyTwenty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
TwentyTwenty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trandel.
Sovor Trandel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trandel misses with a body shot.
TwentyTwenty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from TwentyTwenty misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TwentyTwenty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
TwentyTwenty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trandel.
Trandel misses with an uppercut
and TwentyTwenty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Trandel lands a jab to the head. #TD2#
TwentyTwenty gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Trandel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
TwentyTwenty seems keen to control Trandel's posture.
TwentyTwenty keeping full guard, as Trandel tries to pass.
Trandel forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Trandel seems to be looking for submissions. #T2##SUB2#
Trandel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but TwentyTwenty sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Trandel 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.
Trandel wants to free his trapped foot but TwentyTwenty is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3##SUB2#
Trandel is working for a kimura but TwentyTwenty is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Trandel is working for a submission of some sort.
TwentyTwenty keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Trandel is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Trandel passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Trandel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by TwentyTwenty, who protects the arm well.
TwentyTwenty gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Trandel wants to work for an arm triangle but TwentyTwenty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sovor Trandel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sovor Trandel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
TwentyTwenty throws a looping overhand right but Trandel ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Trandel closes the distance and clinches.
Trandel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
TwentyTwenty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trandel.
TwentyTwenty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
TwentyTwenty lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Trandel lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
TwentyTwenty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
TwentyTwenty loads up on a big right hand but Trandel slips the punch.
Trump TwentyTwenty is winning the standup battle so far.
TwentyTwenty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trandel.
It looked like TwentyTwenty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Trandel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and TwentyTwenty counters with a nice right hand that sends Trandel toppling to the canvas! Trandel scrambles and gets back to his feet - can TwentyTwenty finish him?!
Trump TwentyTwenty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sovor Trandel.
Trandel slips a straight right by TwentyTwenty.
Trandel with the counter takedown but TwentyTwenty avoids it easily.
Trandel misses with a takedown attempt
and TwentyTwenty counters with a huge right that knocks Trandel out cold! TwentyTwenty is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trump TwentyTwenty!
Trump TwentyTwenty bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: DMMA 42: Faulk vs Zhdanov
Date: Sep 05, 2021

#R1#
Trandel throws a shot from downtown. Peace moves away and avoids it.
Trandel throws a jab but it's blocked by Peace.
A shot to the body from Trandel misses
and Peace counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Trandel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Peace counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Peace misses.
Peace ducks under a wild hook from Trandel.
Trandel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peace.
Trandel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Trandel.
Peace walks into a left hand.
Peace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trandel.
Peace misses with a wild body shot. #T1##TD#
Trandel drives through with a takedown into 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.
Trandel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peace wants to stand but Trandel is controlling the position.
Trandel controlling from the top position.
Peace looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Trandel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Peace for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Trandel pushing down on Peace's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Trandel is trying to work for a kimura but Peace is defending well.
Trandel stops Peace from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Trandel is taking a breather. Peace 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Trandel trying to pass the guard but Peace defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Peace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peace misses with an uppercut.
Trandel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Peace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trandel.
Peace ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trandel throws a right hand that misses
and Peace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peace throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Trandel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Peace can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trandel controls the pace.#T4#
Trandel looking to pass the guard.
Trandel controlling from the top position.
Trandel trying to control but Peace is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trandel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sovor Trandel dominated that round.
That's time! Trandel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Peace keeps the fight on the outside.
Peace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trandel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Trandel swings for the body but Peace moves out of range.
Peace now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Trandel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Peace counters with a nice uppercut.
Peace looks to land a right hand but Trandel moved out of range.#TD#
Trandel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Trandel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trandel tries to move to mount but Peace blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Trandel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Peace knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Trandel controls the position.#T1#
Peace is not content to let Trandel control the position. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trandel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Peace is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Trandel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peace keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trandel slows the pace down.
Peace is trying to control Trandel's posture but Trandel avoids it.
Peace is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Trandel has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Trandel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Trandel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
The referee asks Trandel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Trandel prefers to stall for the moment though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Peace can do anything to dispel that myth.
Peace can't do much from the bottom here.
Peace stops Trandel from passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Trandel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peace can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Trandel misses the target. #CL#
Peace gets tackled into the cage by Trandel. Trandel maintains the clinch.
Peace lands with a right to the head.
Peace wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trandel has him pressed against the cage.
Trandel blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4##BC#
Trandel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peace scores with a sloppy right hand. Trandel should have avoided that one.
Trandel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peace throws out the jab.
Peace slips a straight right by Trandel.
Peace wants to counter the offense by Trandel and move into the clinch position.
Peace throws a shot from downtown. Trandel moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Peace misses the target.
Trandel swings for the body but Peace moves out of range.
Peace slips under a jab from Trandel.
It seemed like Peace was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Warren Peace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trandel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sovor Trandel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trandel tries to clinch but Peace is having none of it.
Peace unleashes a big counter combination but Trandel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peace just misses with a punch to the body.
Trandel tries to counter with a takedown but Peace is quick to defend against it.
Trandel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peace.#CL#
Trandel has Peace up against the cage in a clinch.
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 Sovor Trandel 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#
Peace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trandel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peace was well out of range. Poor timing from Trandel.
Trandel throws a jab but it's blocked by Peace.
Trandel looks to land a right hand but Peace moved out of range.
Trandel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peace tries to avoid it but Trandel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peace to the ground. Peace escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Trandel throws a right hand that misses
letting Peace counter with a right hand.
Trandel tests Peace's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Trandel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Trandel trying to control the position but Peace is working away. #SUB#
Trandel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Peace is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB#
Trandel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Peace knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Trandel tries to move to mount but Peace blocks the move with his legs.
Trandel is staying tight to Peace's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Trandel has control of an arm but Peace manages to advance to Trandel's back!
Peace is striking from the back but Trandel escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Trandel works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Trandel is looking for a triangle but Peace pushes his legs off easily.
Peace landing with the ground and pound.
Peace trying to control the position from guard on top but Trandel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trandel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Peace throwing strikes from guard but Trandel blocks nicely.
Peace throws a strike but Trandel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Warren Peace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sovor Trandel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trandel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Trandel tries to free his leg and advance position but Peace is retaining full guard.
Sovor Trandel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trandel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
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.
Trandel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Peace controls Trandel momentarily but Trandel frees himself.
Trandel slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trandel controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sovor Trandel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trandel, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sovor Trandel!
A very excited looking Sovor Trandel 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: DMMA 33: Grimes vs Nadadora
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Roth thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Trandel tries to counter it with a takedown but Roth pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Trandel connects with a body shot.
Trandel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trandel circles away.
Trandel fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trandel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roth on the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Trandel cracks Roth with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1##CL2#
Trandel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roth, pushing him back against the cage.
Trandel stops a takedown attempt from Roth.
Nice body punch from Trandel - that landed with a thud.
Roth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Trandel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rueben Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Trandel is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Roth can't fight it off and eventually Trandel manages to take the fight to the floor. Roth looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Roth'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.
Trandel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roth has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Trandel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Roth trying to control the position here.
Trandel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Roth 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Trandel tries to free his leg and advance position but Roth is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Roth throws the kick towards the body but Trandel avoids it.
Roth drops his hands momentarily and Trandel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Trandel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Roth did well to prevent Trandel getting side control.
Roth is looking to improve his position.
Trandel controlling the pace. #T4#
Let's hope that Trandel 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sovor Trandel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Roth wants to clinch up but Trandel keeps it at a distance.
Trandel feints the counter takedown.
Roth takes one on the button.#CL2#
Trandel closes the distance and pushes Roth back into the cage.
Trandel goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Trandel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Roth misses.
Trandel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trandel misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Trandel instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Trandel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Trandel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Trandel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Trandel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Trandel prevents a body shot from Roth.
Trandel misses with a punch to the body.
Trandel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roth backwards.
Trandel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Trandel has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Roth clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roth is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Trandel.
Roth trying to control but not successfully. #T2#
Trandel biding his time, looking for the opening.
Roth trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
What can Roth do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T3##SUB2#
Trandel is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Trandel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Roth prevents Trandel from getting a body triangle.
Roth trying to control the hands but Trandel won't let him. #SUB2#
Trandel is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Roth defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Roth looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
Trandel is hanging on to Roth's back as he tries to escape.
Trandel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Roth doesn't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sovor Trandel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Roth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Trandel tries for a takedown but Roth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trandel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roth.#TD2#
Trandel feints and as Roth raises his hands in defense, Trandel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trandel wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving.
Trandel stands and throws Roth's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2#
Trandel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Trandel is trying to get an arm triangle but Roth is defending well.
Trandel wants to control but Roth is keeping him busy.
Trandel controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trandel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Trandel advances nicely into full mount.
Trandel seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Roth is holding on tight.
Trandel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roth is looking to escape.
Roth is trying to reverse the position but instead Trandel has taken his back - oops!#T3##SUB2#
Roth preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Trandel.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Trandel is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Roth knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Roth for a finish.
Trandel trying to control momentarily.
Sovor Trandel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roth looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Roth wants to escape the position. #T4#
Trandel 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.
Rueben Roth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Sovor Trandel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trandel 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sovor Trandel!
Our winner, Sovor Trandel, 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: DMMA 22: Benedetti vs Imanari
Date: Jun 30, 2021

#R1#
Trandel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trandel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Trandel moves out of range of the strikes.
Cisse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trandel.
Cisse with a nice cross.
Trandel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trandel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cisse defends it well.
Trandel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cisse appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cisse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trandel moves away.
Trandel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cisse defends it well.
Trandel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cisse.
Cisse throws a shot from downtown. Trandel moves away and avoids it.
Cisse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trandel.
Cisse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trandel misses with a left hand
letting Cisse counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Trandel moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cisse manages to break the clinch.
Trandel throws a big shot that misses.
Cisse lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Cisse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trandel tries to clinch up.
We've been told by Cisse's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Trandel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cisse lands a slapping body shot.
Trandel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cisse swivels and escapes.
Cisse throwing a counter right hand but Trandel manages to avoid it.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Cisse has knocked Trandel down with a huge combo! Cisse steps away and waves a wobbly Trandel back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Sovor Trandel has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cisse is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Trandel like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Trandel from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ousmane Cisse!
In his post fight interview, Ousmane Cisse started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DMMA 14: Rocksaw v Andrianakis
Date: Jun 02, 2021

#R1#
Trandel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhdanov can pounce on him.
Trandel avoids the body shot from Zhdanov.
Trandel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zhdanov is looking to chop away at Trandel's legs.
And Trandel tries to counter it with a takedown but Zhdanov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zhdanov throws a shot from downtown. Trandel moves away and avoids it.
Zhdanov throws a hook but Trandel blocks it.
Zhdanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trandel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhdanov.
Trandel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zhdanov defends it well.
Zhdanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zhdanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Zhdanov lands a jab to Trandel's midsection.
Zhdanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zhdanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Sovor Trandel has been cut.
Zhdanov tries to bum rush Trandel with a series of wild strikes but Trandel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Trandel tries to counter it with a takedown but Zhdanov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Trandel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov is looking to clinch.
Zhdanov misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Trandel counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2#
Trandel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zhdanov pulls Trandel in close to his closed guard and prevents Trandel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zhdanov is trying to control the position but Trandel postures up.
Trandel trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhdanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhdanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zhdanov, not yet.
Trandel's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Trandel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zhdanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trandel advances position into side control!
Zhdanov seems a little lost for a moment, as Trandel dominates the positioning.
Trandel is looking to take a break and control but Zhdanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zhdanov is looking for a sweep.
Trandel in the domination position with Zhdanov hanging on.
Trandel trying to control the action but Zhdanov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zhdanov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Trandel moves out of range as Zhdanov strikes.
Trandel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zhdanov takes a swing at Trandel's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Zhdanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sovor Trandel's cut.
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#
Trandel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhdanov throws out the jab.
Zhdanov throws a hook to the side of Trandel's head but Trandel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trandel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhdanov can pounce on him.
Zhdanov swings for the body but Trandel moves out of range.
Trandel with the counter takedown but Zhdanov avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Zhdanov misses its intended target.
Trandel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Trandel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Trandel is looking for a kimura here. #T1##SUB2#
Trandel is trying to work for a kimura but Zhdanov is defending well.
Zhdanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trandel not doing much here.
Zhdanov is not content to let Trandel control the position.#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.
Trandel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Trandel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zhdanov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zhdanov is refusing to be controlled, as Trandel sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Trandel seems to be working for a kimura but Zhdanov defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Zhdanov is trying to control but can't.
Trandel wants to pass to mount but Zhdanov is defending the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zhdanov misses with a leg kick.
Zhdanov throws a nice looking combination but Trandel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trandel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zhdanov defends it well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zhdanov throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Trandel counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Trandel is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Trandel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
You can see that Trandel has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks#SUB2#
Trandel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zhdanov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trandel.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trandel trying to control the action but Zhdanov is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sovor Trandel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sovor Trandel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Trandel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Trandel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhdanov keeping full guard, as Trandel tries to pass.
Zhdanov wants to sweep here but Trandel controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Trandel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Trandel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trandel trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhdanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zhdanov missing with a left hand there. Trandel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhdanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Trandel checks it well.
Trandel feints the counter takedown.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zhdanov throws a big shot that misses.
Zhdanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhdanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trandel manages to avoid it.
Zhdanov throws a hook to the side of Trandel's head but Trandel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhdanov connects with a right hand. Trandel shakes it off.
Zhdanov throws a low kick, looking for Trandel's leg but Trandel calmly moves out of range.
Trandel feints the counter takedown.#KD#
Zhdanov lands a big uppercut and Trandel crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Trandel looks OK. Zhdanov waves Trandel back to his feet!#T3#
A big right from Zhdanov misses.
Trandel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhdanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Trandel tries to counter it with a takedown but Zhdanov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Roman Zhdanov is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zhdanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trandel with the counter takedown but Zhdanov avoids it easily.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zhdanov throws a right and a left that Trandel avoids nicely. #TD2#
Trandel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zhdanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trandel can do to turn this around?
Zhdanov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zhdanov working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trandel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zhdanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Zhdanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zhdanov 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Zhdanov!
A very excited looking Roman Zhdanov 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: DMMA 6: Rocksaw vs Saros
Date: May 05, 2021

#R1#
Fulton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trandel to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Tavaris Fulton has been cut.#TD#
Fulton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trandel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Trandel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Trandel is trying to get back to full guard.
Trandel moves into full guard.
Fulton is looking to work some ground and pound but Trandel has wrist control.
Fulton with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trandel pulls Fulton in to control the position. #SUB2#
Fulton stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Trandel throws up his legs and catches Fulton in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Fulton tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Trandel! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sovor Trandel!
A very excited looking Sovor Trandel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Tavaris Fulton stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm not happy about it, but I'll get back in the gym in the next few days. I want to fight again as soon as I can. That's what I do. I fight for the fans as often as I can. Thank you!'.

Event: CWMMA: Borgia vs Mack
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1##CL#
Trandel instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reese.
Reese throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reese with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Trandel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trandel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reese with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reese throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trandel blocks it with crossed arms.
Reese trying to land knees to the body.
Reese blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reese throws a knee to the head but misses.
Trandel misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Trandel is trying to trip Reese. He has hold of a leg but Reese is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Trandel persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Reese keeping full guard, as Trandel tries to pass.
Reese wants to sweep here but Trandel controlling him for the moment.
Trandel sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Trandel prevents Reese from getting back to his feet.
Trandel 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#
Reese looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Trandel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trandel is defended easily by Reese.
Trandel shoots in for a double leg but Reese sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Javon Reese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trandel fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sovor Trandel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Trandel instigates a clinch.
Reese misses with a knee to the head.
Trandel takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Sovor Trandel has been cut.
Trandel managing to block the knees to the body from Reese.
Trandel can't get the takedown.
Reese unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Trandel is breathing heavily.#T3#
Trandel swings wildly with an uppercut but Reese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reese with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reese.
Reese misses with a knee to the head.
Reese is trying to pull guard but Trandel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Trandel tries to throw a body punch but Reese avoids it by throwing Trandel back against the cage.
Reese connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trandel's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reese.
Trandel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reese landing knees to the head.
Reese tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reese unloads a knee to the mid-section. Trandel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Reese with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reese blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Trandel fails to land.
Reese with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Reese fails to pull guard.
Reese tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Reese. #CUT2#Sovor Trandel's cut is getting worse.
Reese has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Trandel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reese can turn it around.
Reese blocks a body shot from Trandel.
Trandel tries to work over Reese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reese working the clinch nicely. Trandel is working for position but Reese cracks him with a big knee to the head! Trandel crumples up against the cage and Reese lands two more shots before the ref can save Trandel! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Javon Reese!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Javon Reese made sure he mentioned UN-KAGED SAVAGE PEDS, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CACC 177: Gatsby vs Cubbedge
Date: Mar 07, 2021

180 cm
27 yrs
260 lbs

198 cm
20 yrs
265 lbs

Bright

Trandel

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Bill Bright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Sovor Trandel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trandel avoids it really well and circles away.
Bright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Trandel tries to counter it with a takedown but Bright pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trandel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Trandel pushes Bright up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Bright decides to pull guard.
Trandel wants to pass the guard but Bright is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bright has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Trandel should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bright has tightened it up now! Trandel should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bill Bright!
During a confident post fight interview, Bill Bright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CACC 166: Ribbler vs Savkov
Date: Jan 31, 2021

150 cm
20 yrs
279 lbs

198 cm
20 yrs
265 lbs

Breaker

Trandel

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Arm Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Sovor Trandel!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Breaker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Trandel's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breaker (2) vs (0) Trandel
Trandel is trying to keep Breaker in close. #SUB2#
Trandel is looking for a triangle but Breaker pushes his legs off easily.
Breaker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Trandel's guard.
Breaker trying to control the action but Trandel is working from the bottom.
Breaker wants to pass to mount but Trandel is defending the position. #SUB#
Breaker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trandel has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trandel tries to get to full guard but Breaker has control of the leg. #T1#
Trandel is concentrating on defense, preventing Breaker from advancing position.
Trandel trying to hold on to Breaker's head to control him but Breaker 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.#SUB#
Breaker is working for a kimura but Trandel is defending it quite comfortably.
Breaker wants to take a breather but Trandel is having none of it.
Trandel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Breaker trying to control but Trandel is working from the bottom. #T2#
Breaker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Trandel's guard. #SUB2#
Trandel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Breaker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trandel is just riding it out for now. Breaker eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Breaker 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. #T3##SUB#
Breaker 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. #SUB#
Breaker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trandel sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Trandel is looking to improve his position.
Trandel moves into full guard.
Breaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Trandel is retaining full guard.
Trandel looking to control.
Breaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Trandel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Trandel is looking to cinch up a triangle. Breaker throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Trandel's body to avoid the submission. Trandel has instead reached around Breaker's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Trandel arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sovor Trandel!
A victorious Sovor Trandel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CACC 151: Ty vs Tetsuo
Date: Dec 13, 2020

178 cm
20 yrs
160 lbs

198 cm
19 yrs
264 lbs

Flowers

Trandel

Event: CACC 140: Pavlov vs Lee
Date: Nov 22, 2020

190 cm
19 yrs
225 lbs

198 cm
19 yrs
253 lbs

Danaher

Trandel

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ethan Danaher! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Sovor Trandel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Danaher closes the distance and clinches up with Trandel, looking for a takedown. Danaher pushes Trandel against the ropes but Trandel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Danaher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trandel circles away.
Danaher has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Trandel counters with a takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Danaher (0) vs (4) Trandel
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Danaher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danaher is looking for a sweep.
Trandel wants to control but Danaher is keeping him busy.
Trandel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Trandel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Trandel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danaher is not content to let Trandel control the position. #T1#
Trandel controls the position from side control.
Danaher looks to move to half guard but instead Trandel has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Danaher (0) vs (6) Trandel
Trandel fails to move to back control.
Danaher is squirming around, avoiding Trandel's attempts to control the action.
Danaher tries to reverse the position but Trandel maintains control.#T2#
Trandel wants to take his opponent's back but Danaher doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Trandel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB2#
Trandel looking for a guillotine from mount but Danaher is having none of it.
Trandel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Danaher is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Danaher working to try and regain half guard.
Danaher sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Danaher is trying to control but can't.
Danaher moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Danaher working for submissions but it's allowed Trandel to get to half guard. #SUB#
Danaher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trandel is looking to take a break and control but Danaher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Danaher works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Danaher looking for a guillotine here but Trandel defends easily.
Trandel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Trandel trying to control the position from guard on top but Danaher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Danaher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trandel trying to control but Danaher is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Danaher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trandel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trandel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Danaher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trandel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T5##SUB#
Danaher is looking for a triangle here but Trandel uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Danaher (0) vs (9) Trandel
Danaher seems a little lost for a moment, as Trandel dominates the positioning.
Danaher manages to work his way to half guard, despite Trandel's best efforts.#SUB#
Danaher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Danaher'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.
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.
Trandel sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Trandel is trying to work for a kimura but Danaher is defending well. #SUB#
Danaher has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Trandel escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Trandel!
Score +3 for passing guard: Danaher (0) vs (12) Trandel#T6#
Trandel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Danaher's legs.
Danaher is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Trandel is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Danaher looks calm but he's in trouble here. Trandel gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Danaher is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Trandel lets go of the hold and Danaher can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sovor Trandel!
Our winner, Sovor Trandel, 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: CACC 132: Wangler vs Average
Date: Oct 25, 2020

200 cm
20 yrs
265 lbs

198 cm
19 yrs
238 lbs

Squash

Trandel

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 5 losses; Potato Squash! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Sovor Trandel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Trandel is looking to clinch but Squash is avoiding it.
Squash half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Trandel shoots for a double leg takedown but Squash sprawls well. He's pushed Trandel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Trandel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Squash sprawls well initially but Trandel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Squash (0) vs (2) Trandel#SUB2#
Trandel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Squash has managed to free his arm - good work.
Squash wants to improve his position but Trandel is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squash gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Trandel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Squash manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Trandel has Squash in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Squash (2) vs (2) Trandel#T1#
Squash works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Squash wants to work for an arm triangle but Trandel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Trandel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Squash wants to pass the guard but Trandel is defending 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.
Trandel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trandel.#SUB2#
Trandel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB2#
Trandel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Squash trying to control the position from guard on top but Trandel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Trandel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Squash has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Squash seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Squash is working for a kimura but Trandel is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Trandel gets back to full guard.
Trandel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Squash is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Trandel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Squash is aware though and is defending well.
Squash pushing down on Trandel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Trandel is trying to get back to full guard.
Trandel regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4##SUB2#
Trandel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Squash passes into half guard.
Squash is trying to control. Trandel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Squash is working for a kimura but Trandel is defending it quite comfortably.
Trandel is staying active underneath Squash, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trandel is looking for a sweep. Squash is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Trandel trying to get back to full guard but Squash takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Squash (5) vs (2) Trandel#SUB#
Squash wants to finish this one by submission but Trandel is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Squash.
Squash trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trandel working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Squash looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trandel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Squash can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trandel is looking to escape. #T6#
Squash fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Squash jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Trandel manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Trandel manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Squash is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Trandel is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Potato Squash!

Event: CACC 127: Ty vs Ribbler
Date: Oct 04, 2020

198 cm
18 yrs
235 lbs

178 cm
18 yrs
185 lbs

Trandel

Jimenez

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 2 wins and 3 losses; Sovor Trandel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Roberto Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Trandel pushes Jimenez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jimenez stops a takedown attempt from Trandel. #TD2#
Jimenez has Trandel pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jimenez pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Trandel tumbling to the mat - Jimenez dives into Trandel's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trandel (0) vs (2) Jimenez
Jimenez looking to pass the guard.
Jimenez wants to control from the top but Trandel keeps moving.
Jimenez advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Trandel (0) vs (5) Jimenez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trandel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jimenez wants to free his trapped foot but Trandel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB#
Trandel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Trandel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Jimenez is working for a kimura but Trandel is defending it quite comfortably.
Trandel tries to roll over but Jimenez keeps him under control.#T2#
Jimenez is looking to advance position but Trandel won't allow it.
Trandel tries to roll over but Jimenez keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Jimenez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trandel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Trandel manages to get to full guard. #T3##SUB#
Trandel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jimenez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jimenez looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trandel 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: Trandel (2) vs (5) Jimenez#SUB#
Trandel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4##SUB#
Trandel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jimenez is just riding it out for now. Trandel eventually gives up the hold.
Jimenez is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Jimenez looking for submissions off his back.
Trandel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trandel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Jimenez is trying to maintain the position but Trandel is very close to passing his half guard.
Jimenez is pressing down on Trandel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jimenez controlling Trandel's posture.
Trandel advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Trandel (5) vs (5) Jimenez#SUB#
Trandel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T6#
Jimenez is trying to control Trandel's posture but Trandel avoids it. #SUB#
Trandel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jimenez, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Trandel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jimenez manages to get back to half guard.#T7##SUB2#
Jimenez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trandel pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Trandel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jimenez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trandel.
Jimenez is trying to control but can't.
Trandel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jimenez on the ground.#SUB#
Trandel 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. #T8#
Trandel is looking to advance position but Jimenez won't allow it. #SUB#
Trandel seems to be working for a kimura but Jimenez defends the submission attempt.
Jimenez is looking for a sweep. Trandel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Jimenez trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Trandel is looking for a kimura but Jimenez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trandel to get the leverage. #SUB#
Trandel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jimenez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Trandel trying to pass the guard but Jimenez defending well. #SUB2#
Jimenez actively working from the bottom here.
Trandel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jimenez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Trandel trying to advance position but Jimenez counters by regaining guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jimenez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trandel (5) vs (7) Jimenez#SUB#
Trandel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jimenez has passed into half guard!
Jimenez is controlling the pace.
Trandel tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jimenez has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trandel (5) vs (10) Jimenez#T11#
Jimenez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trandel is looking to escape.
Trandel is looking to improve his position but Jimenez isn't that keen on the idea.
Jimenez tries to control but Trandel wriggling away. #T12#
Trandel regains half guard.#SUB2#
Jimenez is working for a kimura but Trandel is defending it quite comfortably.
Trandel gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Trandel looking for a guillotine here but Jimenez defends easily. #T13##SUB#
Trandel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jimenez is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Trandel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Trandel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jimenez defends it easily.
Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Trandel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Jimenez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Trandel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Jimenez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Trandel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimenez wins on points by 10 to 5.

Event: CACC 119
Date: Sep 05, 2020

198 cm
18 yrs
235 lbs

199 cm
18 yrs
285 lbs

Trandel

Brody

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 2 wins and 2 losses; Sovor Trandel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bam Bam Brody!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Brody gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Brody lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trandel (0) vs (2) Brody
Brody wants to control from the top but Trandel keeps moving. #SUB2#
Brody drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brody jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Trandel wants to sweep here but Brody controlling him for 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.#SUB#
Trandel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brody forces his way into half guard.
Brody wants to free his trapped foot but Trandel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Brody trying to control from half guard but Trandel is working away. #SUB#
Trandel actively working from the bottom here.
Brody has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trandel (0) vs (5) Brody
Trandel's coaches at Oblivion Gate have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Trandel is squirming around, avoiding Brody's attempts to control the action.
Brody content just to control the position here.
Brody looking to control but Trandel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Brody controlling from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brody trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trandel has given up his back. Will we see Brody going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Trandel (0) vs (8) Brody#SUB2#
Brody is looking for a choke. Trandel gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Trandel manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trandel (2) vs (8) Brody
Trandel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brody swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Trandel is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SUB#
Trandel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brody dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trandel (2) vs (10) Brody
Brody is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brody pushing down on Trandel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brody is just content to waste time from the top position. Trandel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Brody trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brody 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.
Brody wants to control from the top but Trandel keeps moving. #T5##SUB#
Trandel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brody doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brody manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trandel keeping moving, preventing Brody from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Trandel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Brody got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trandel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brody has managed to get both his arms back between Trandel's legs - danger averted.#T6#
Trandel keeping full guard, as Brody tries to pass. #SUB#
Trandel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brody uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trandel (2) vs (13) Brody#SUB2#
Brody swings around for an armbar but Trandel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brody's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trandel (4) vs (13) Brody
Trandel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brody swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brody wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Trandel is now in half guard. #T7#
Trandel is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Brody is trying to hold Trandel in close to prevent damage but Trandel has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Trandel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trandel wants to free his trapped foot but Brody is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8##SUB#
Trandel is looking for a kimura but Brody is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trandel to get the leverage.
Brody moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Trandel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brody is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brody has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trandel (4) vs (15) Brody
Brody is pushing down on Trandel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trandel is fighting to maintain full guard but Brody has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brody sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9#
Trandel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brody's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brody's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trandel (8) vs (15) Brody#SUB#
Trandel is looking for a choke. Brody gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Brody manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trandel (8) vs (17) Brody
Brody passes Trandel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brody prevents Trandel from improving his position.
Brody trying to control from half guard but Trandel is working away. #T10##SUB2#
Brody is trying for a kimura here. Trandel looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Brody wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bam Bam Brody!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trandel takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Sovor Trandel has been cut.
Sovor Trandel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Webber Agnew works Trandel's body with a nice hook.
Good shot there by Webber Agnew.
Webber Agnew lands a nice shot that snaps Trandel's head back.
Trandel is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trandel.
Trandel tries to clinch up but Webber Agnew circles away and keeps his distance.
Webber Agnew clobbers Trandel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #KD#
Webber Agnew sends Trandel crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Webber Agnew is motioning to the referee to let Trandel up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Trandel is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trandel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trandel looks winded!
Crack! Webber Agnew connects with the perfect overhand right and Trandel falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Webber Agnew!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Webber Agnew!

Event: CACC BLUE BELT BLUES CARD 4
Date: Aug 25, 2020

189 cm
18 yrs
245 lbs

198 cm
18 yrs
235 lbs

Okoye

Trandel

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 1 wins and 2 losses; Israel Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Sovor Trandel!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Okoye stuffs the takedown.
Okoye half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Trandel has a takedown stuffed.
Okoye tries to counter with a takedown but Trandel is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Trandel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Okoye (0) vs (4) Trandel
Okoye prevents Trandel from moving into mount.
Okoye is trying to control Trandel's posture but Trandel avoids it. #SUB2#
Trandel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Okoye knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Trandel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Okoye, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye manages to work his way to half guard, despite Trandel's best efforts.
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#
Okoye manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Okoye working for submissions but it's allowed Trandel to get to half guard.
Okoye is trying to control but can't.
Okoye gets back to full guard.
Okoye is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Okoye looking to control but Trandel passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Trandel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okoye has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Trandel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Okoye trying to control but Trandel postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Trandel is looking for a kimura but Okoye is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trandel to get the leverage.
Okoye trying to control here. #T3#
Okoye gets back to full guard.
Trandel tries to free his leg and advance position but Okoye is retaining full guard.
Okoye looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trandel is one step ahead there.
Trandel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okoye swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Trandel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Okoye working for a triangle but Trandel defends it easily. #T4##SUB#
Okoye throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Trandel escapes and throws Okoye's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (0) vs (7) Trandel#SUB2#
Trandel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Trandel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Okoye manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Okoye looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Okoye is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trandel pulls his head out easily. #T5##SUB2#
Trandel seems to be working for a kimura but Okoye defends the submission attempt.
Okoye is trying to get back to full guard.
Okoye keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Okoye continues to stall.#T6#
Trandel works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (0) vs (10) Trandel
Trandel wants to take his opponent's back but Okoye doesn't allow it.
Okoye tries to control Trandel's body but Trandel pushes him off. Okoye squirms to his side and now Trandel has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Okoye (0) vs (13) Trandel#SUB2#
Okoye defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Trandel's arms.
Trandel not allowing Okoye to control his hands.
Okoye manages to reverse the position and now he's in Trandel's guard. Nice work there by Okoye.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (13) Trandel#T7##SUB2#
Trandel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okoye defends it easily.#SUB#
Okoye drops back, looking for a kneebar! Trandel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Trandel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Trandel!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Okoye (2) vs (17) Trandel
Okoye is looking to regain half guard here but Trandel keeps moving and retains side control.
Okoye tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Trandel easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Okoye (2) vs (19) Trandel
Okoye is wriggling around trying to escape. #T8##SUB2#
Trandel working for a submission but Okoye is keeping him at bay.
Okoye prevents Trandel from taking his back.
Okoye working to try and regain half guard.
Okoye gets back to half guard.
Okoye could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Trandel is looking for a kimura but Okoye is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trandel to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Trandel is looking for a kimura but Okoye is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trandel to get the leverage.
Okoye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trandel tries to pass to full mount but Okoye defends it. #T9##SUB2#
Trandel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Okoye is just riding it out for now. Trandel eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Okoye looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Okoye looking for submissions off his back.
Okoye is trying to get back to full guard.#T10##SUB#
Okoye looking for subs from the bottom but Trandel mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (2) vs (22) Trandel#SUB2#
Trandel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Okoye is wriggling around trying to escape.
Okoye looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Okoye (2) vs (25) Trandel#SUB2#
Trandel looking for the choke but no joy.
Okoye trying to control the action but Trandel just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Okoye manages to reverse the position and now he's in Trandel's guard. Nice work there by Okoye.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (4) vs (25) Trandel
Trandel keeping full guard, as Okoye tries to pass. #SUB2#
Trandel isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Okoye stacks Trandel 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 Okoye!
Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (7) vs (25) Trandel#SUB#
Okoye swings around for an armbar but Trandel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Okoye's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (7) vs (27) Trandel
Okoye wants to control but Trandel passes easily into half guard. #T12#
Trandel moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (7) vs (30) Trandel#SUB2#
Trandel is trying to get an arm triangle but Okoye is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Okoye's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Okoye looks to move to half guard but instead Trandel has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Okoye (7) vs (32) Trandel#SUB2#
Trandel is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Okoye to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Okoye shrugs it off.
Okoye tries to hold on but Trandel postures up.#T13##SUB2#
Trandel has control of Okoye's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Okoye regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Okoye gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Okoye looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Okoye keeping control of the position.
Okoye trying to hold on to Trandel's head to control him but Trandel postures up. #T14#
Okoye tries to get to full guard but Trandel has control of the leg.
Okoye trying to hold on to Trandel's head to control him but Trandel postures up.
Trandel passes into side control, despite Okoye's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (7) vs (35) Trandel
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Trandel is trying to get an arm triangle but Okoye is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trandel wins on points by 35 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Sovor Trandel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CACC BLUE BELT BLUES CARD 3
Date: Aug 17, 2020

150 cm
18 yrs
304 lbs

198 cm
18 yrs
235 lbs

Breaker

Trandel

Event: CACC BLUE BELT BLUES CARD 2
Date: Aug 11, 2020

198 cm
18 yrs
235 lbs

189 cm
18 yrs
215 lbs

Trandel

Woods

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 1 wins and 0 losses; Sovor Trandel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Joey Woods!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Woods is defended easily by Trandel.#TD#
Trandel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Trandel showed some decent athleticism there.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trandel (2) vs (0) Woods
Trandel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trandel is working away from the top position though.
Trandel wants to control but Woods is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Woods looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trandel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Trandel wants to pass the guard but Woods is defending well.
Woods is looking for a sweep. Trandel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Trandel seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Trandel trying to control from half guard but Woods is working away.
Trandel is thwarting Woods's attempts to 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.
Trandel stalling. #SUB2#
Woods actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trandel in particular looking to stall.
Trandel uses his free foot to push down on Woods's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Woods.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trandel (5) vs (0) Woods
Woods keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Trandel looking to control but Woods is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Woods is trying desperately to improve position.
Trandel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Woods is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trandel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Woods gets back to half guard.
Trandel wants to pass the guard but Woods is defending well.
Trandel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Woods has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trandel is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Trandel is controlling the pace.
Trandel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Woods knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Woods manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Trandel trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Trandel passes into half guard.
Trandel passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trandel (8) vs (0) Woods
Trandel controls the position.
Woods sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T7#
Trandel wants to pass the guard but Woods is defending well. #SUB2#
Woods is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trandel pulls his head out easily.
Woods gets full guard.
Woods working a defensive guard here.
Trandel wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving. #T8#
Woods trying to control the position here.
Woods controls Trandel momentarily but Trandel frees himself.
Trandel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Woods is looking for a triangle but Trandel pushes his legs off easily.
Trandel trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom. #T9#
Woods looking to control. #SUB2#
Woods has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trandel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Woods is trying to keep Trandel in close.
Trandel wants to pass the guard but Woods is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Trandel content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Woods has locked up a guillotine! Woods's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Trandel is holding on here and Woods must be using up a lot of energy. Trandel has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Woods gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joey Woods!
An out of breath Joey Woods thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CACC BLUE BELT BLUES CARD
Date: Aug 03, 2020

198 cm
18 yrs
235 lbs

186 cm
18 yrs
214 lbs

Trandel

Moon

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sovor Trandel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dong Sun Moon!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Moon closes the distance and clinches.
Trandel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Trandel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Moon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trandel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sovor Trandel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trandel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Trandel wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Moon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Moon manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trandel (0) vs (4) Moon
Trandel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trandel (2) vs (4) Moon
Trandel works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trandel (5) vs (4) Moon
Moon tries to hold on but Trandel pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trandel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moon is looking to escape.
Moon regains half guard.#T1#
Trandel trying to control the pace.
Moon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Trandel controlling the action here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Moon is staying active underneath Trandel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Trandel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moon is just riding it out for now. Trandel eventually gives up the hold.
Trandel wants to control but Moon is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Trandel 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.
Trandel is looking to take a break and control but Moon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Moon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trandel controls the pace.
Trandel wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving.
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.
Moon looking for a sweep. Not yet Moon, not yet. #T5#
Moon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trandel trying to control but Moon is working from the bottom.
Trandel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
Moon wants to sweep but no luck.
Moon trying to control the position.
Moon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Trandel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trandel (8) vs (4) Moon
Trandel advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Trandel (10) vs (4) Moon#T7#
Trandel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Moon is squirming around, avoiding Trandel's attempts to control the action.
Moon tries to hold on but Trandel postures up.
Moon tries to control Trandel's body but Trandel pushes him off. Moon squirms to his side and now Trandel has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Trandel (13) vs (4) Moon#T8#
Trandel has good solid back control here.
Moon trying to control the hands but Trandel breaks the grip. #SUB#
Moon has hold of Trandel's leg, trying to break free but it's let Trandel lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Moon is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Trandel throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sovor Trandel!
After winning the bout, Sovor Trandel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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