Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 71: Kofel vs Alderidge
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by O Malley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Malley.
Travers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
O Malley tries to land a front kick but Travers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
O Malley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC#Travers is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Conner Travers has been cut.
O Malley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O Malley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Travers is still on wobbly legs! Can O Malley finish him?
Travers tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Malley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That kick from O Malley tenderised Travers's leg. Travers is trying to keep his angry face on.
O Malley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Travers darts in trying to clinch
and Travers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Malley throws a pinpoint strike between Travers's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Travers crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and O Malley scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean O Malley!
During a confident post fight interview, Sean O Malley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 58: Imanari vs Narvaez
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Otori blocks a low kick nicely.
Travers wants to land a leg kick but Otori is out of range.
Travers backing away here, and Otori unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Travers throws a low kick but Otori moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Travers or perhaps it was just good defense by Otori, which made it look bad.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Otori checks a leg kick.
Travers throws a solid leg kick but Otori takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Travers.
Otori is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Travers with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Otori checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Travers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Otori checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travers misses with a low kick as Otori jumps back.
Otori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Travers throws a low kick but Otori avoids it.
Otori appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Travers avoids the body shot from Otori.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Otori checks a leg kick.
Otori blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Travers is looking to score with low kicks.
Conner Travers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Travers throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Otori tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Travers is in Otori's guard.

Otori has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Travers has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Otori lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Travers is trying to push Otori away but Otori has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Otori misses with the head strike.
Otori scores with a knee to the head.
Otori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Otori.
Otori dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Travers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Travers is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Travers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Travers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Travers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Otori checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Otori throws out a counter right but Travers avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Travers is predictable there
and Otori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Travers is looking to chop away at Otori's legs.
Otori blocks a low kick nicely.
Otori lands with a shot to the body.
Travers throws a front kick aimed at Otori's knee but Otori avoids it well.
Otori checks a leg kick nicely.
Otori doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Travers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Otori is out of range and Travers settles back down.
Travers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Otori only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Travers throws a low kick but Otori avoids it.#T3#
Otori misses with a straight right.
Travers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Travers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Otori is out of range.
Otori misses with a body shot.
Travers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Otori lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Travers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Otori appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Travers throws a solid leg kick but Otori takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Travers.
Otori is looking for the big counter here.
Otori moves out of range of the leg kick from Travers.
A clash of legs there as Otori blocks the low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Otori checks a leg kick.
Travers backing away here, and Otori unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Otori scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Travers doesn't seem bothered though.
Travers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Otori let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Travers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Otori counters with a low kick, right behind Travers 's knee.
Shigeru Otori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Travers looks for a takedown but Otori sprawls well.#T4#
Travers throws a leg kick
and Otori makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Otori throws a body punch but Travers moves out of range.
Otori checks a low kick from Travers.
Otori is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Travers rather than just go for the knockout.
Travers is looking to chop away at Otori's legs.
Travers tries to score with a low kick but Otori moves his leg out of the way.
Travers tries to score with a low kick but Otori moves his leg out of the way.
Travers throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Otori counter with a right hand.
Travers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Otori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Otori checks a low kick from Travers.
Otori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Travers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Otori is out of range and Travers settles back down.
Despite the aggression on Otori's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Travers misses
and Otori counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shigeru Otori dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Travers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Otori connects with a right hand. Travers shakes it off.
Travers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Otori has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Travers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Travers misses with a leg kick
and Otori counters with a good low kick that Travers was not able to check.
Travers throws a leg kick
and Otori counters with a straight right hand.
Otori checks the leg kick.
Otori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Otori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Travers appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Otori. That's going to slow Travers down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Otori throws a body punch but Travers moves out of range.
Travers is looking to score with low kicks.
Otori moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Travers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Otori appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Otori checks a leg kick nicely.
Otori appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Otori has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Travers is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A low kick from Travers is predictable there
and Otori counters with a nice body shot.
Travers dives in for a single leg takedown but Otori sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Otori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Travers blocks an uppercut.
Otori lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Otori misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Travers.
Travers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Otori has him pressed against the cage.
Otori misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Otori misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Otori fails to land.
Otori lands with a short shot to the head.
Otori scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Otori - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Otori fails to land.
Otori throws a punch but it's blocked by Travers.
Otori misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Travers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Otori avoiding damage.
Otori stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T3#
Travers misses with an elbow strike.
Otori with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Travers blocks an uppercut.
Otori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Travers is trying to break the clinch but Otori has him pressed against the cage.
Otori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Travers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Travers is trying to pull guard but Otori turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Travers is trying to push Otori away but Otori has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Travers tries to pull guard but Otori forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conner Travers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Otori throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Traverss head. #T4#
Travers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otori lands with a light punch inside.
Otori lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Otori.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otori.
Travers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Otori looking to throw knees to the head but Travers is blocking nicely.
Otori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Otori can't find room to land a body shot as Travers controls the action.
Otori misses with the head strike.
Otori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Travers.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shigeru Otori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Otori blocks a leg kick.
Otori throws out a counter right but Travers avoids it with no problem.
Travers misses with a leg kick.
Otori doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Otori checks a low kick from Travers.
A clash of legs there as Otori blocks the low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Travers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Otori has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Otori and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Otori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Otori checks a low kick from Travers.
Travers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Otori.
Travers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Otori.
Otori checks a leg kick nicely.
Otori is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travers shoots for a takedown but Otori saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Travers misses with a leg kick
and Otori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otori. Travers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otori checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Otori checks a leg kick nicely.
Travers shoots in but Otori avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Travers backs off Otori throws a huge counter combo but Travers manages to avoid it all.
A leg kick checked by Otori.
Travers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Otori appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Travers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Otori.
Otori flicks out a counter leg kick but Travers steps away.
Travers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Otori defends well and Travers ends up having to push Otori into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conner Travers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Otori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Travers is trying to break the clinch but Otori has him pressed against the cage.
Otori misses with some punches.
Travers is trying to break the clinch but Otori has him pressed against the cage.
Travers is trying to pull guard but Otori turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Conner Travers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Otori misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Travers blocking some punches.
Otori has Travers pushed against the cage.
Otori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Otori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Otori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Travers backwards.
Otori prevents Travers from breaking the clinch.
Otori lands with a right to the head.
Shigeru Otori is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Travers is trying to break free.
Travers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Travers wants to break free but Otori has control. #BC#
Travers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Otori blocks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Otori releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Travers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Otori counters with a series of strikes. Travers will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Travers throws a leg kick
and Otori counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Travers misses with a leg kick
and Otori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shigeru Otori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Travers tries a low kick but Otori avoids it.
Travers throws a leg kick
and Otori counters with a left to the body.
Otori cracks Travers with an open hand slap.
Otori throws a body punch but Travers moves out of range.
A low kick from Travers misses
and Otori counters with a straight right hand.
Travers shoots in and drives through. Otori sprawls well.
Otori is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Travers throws a leg kick but Otori sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Otori lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Travers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Otori has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Otori and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD#
Travers feints and as Otori raises his hands in defense, Travers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Travers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 50: Imanari vs Travers
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Travers throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Imanari holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Imanari jumps guard but Travers stands there with Imanari around his waist. Imanari gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Imanari leaning against his opponent.
Imanari is trying to pull guard but Travers has him pressed against the cage.
Travers is trying to break the clinch but Imanari is controlling him.#TD#
Imanari manages to pull guard.
Travers looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travers keeps trying to improve his position.
Imanari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Travers. #T1#
Travers forces his way into half guard.
Travers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Imanari knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Travers is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Travers trying to control the position from guard on top but Imanari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Travers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Imanari swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Imanari looking for a guillotine here but Travers defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Travers wants to pass the guard but Imanari is keeping the position.#T2##SUB#
Travers sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Imanari doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Travers paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Imanari - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuo Imanari!
Our winner, Kazuo Imanari, 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 43: Thermometer v Luciano
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Catartes lands a nice shot to the body.
Catartes sizes up Travers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Travers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Catartes.
Catartes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Travers feinted with a counter takedown.
Catartes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Travers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Travers.
Travers stands and throws Catartes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Catartes tries to buck Travers off but Travers is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Travers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Catartes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catartes tries to buck Travers off but Travers is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Travers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Catartes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Travers trying to control the position but Catartes is working away. #SUB#
Travers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Catartes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Travers working away.#SUB#
Travers is trying to get an arm triangle but Catartes is defending well.
Catartes is looking to reverse the position.
Travers tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Travers trying to control the position but Catartes is working away.
Travers advances to full mount. #T2##SUB#
Travers working for a guillotine from mount but Catartes is in no mood to give up.
Catartes is trying desperately to improve position.
Travers landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Travers is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Catartes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Catartes shrugs it off.
Catartes is looking to improve his position but Travers isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Travers is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Catartes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Catartes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Travers looking to control but Catartes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Catartes regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Travers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Travers trying to mount his opponent but Catartes defends it.
Catartes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Catartes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Travers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Travers wants to pass to mount but Catartes is defending the position. #SUB#
Travers is working for a kimura but Catartes is defending it quite comfortably.
Catartes wants to control but Travers is keeping busy. #SUB#
Travers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Travers trying to mount his opponent but Catartes defends it.
Catartes tries to get to full guard but Travers has control of the leg. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Travers trying to mount his opponent but Catartes defends it.
Catartes trying to control but Travers postures up.
Travers trying to control the action but Catartes is working from the bottom.
Catartes wants to control but Travers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Catartes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Catartes keeping full guard, as Travers tries to pass.
Travers trying to control but Catartes is working from the bottom.
Travers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Catartes is keeping the position for now.
Travers stopping the sweep attempt from Catartes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Catartes can't keep his opponent in guard - Travers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Travers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Catartes defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conner Travers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Catartes.
Catartes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Travers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Travers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Catartes throws a series of punches but Travers moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catartes throws a hook but Travers avoids it easily.
Catartes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#It looks like Conner Travers has been cut.#T1#
Catartes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carcarah Catartes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Catartes misses with the combination.
Travers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Catartes.
A slow jab from Catartes misses its intended target.
Travers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Catartes pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Catartes throws a head kick that Travers semi-blocks.
Catartes lands with a nice body punch.
A punch combination from Catartes misses.
Travers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Catartes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Travers.
Catartes throws a head kick but Travers moves out of range.
Travers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been told by Travers's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Catartes swings for the body but Travers moves out of range.
Travers feinted with a counter takedown.
Travers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Catartes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Catartes misses with a wild body shot.
Catartes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Travers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Catartes sprawls and moves away.
Catartes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Travers half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Catartes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Carcarah Catartes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Catartes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Travers was well out of range. Poor timing from Catartes.#T4#
Catartes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Travers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Catartes sprawls and moves away.
Travers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Catartes.
Catartes throws a head kick that misses.
Catartes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Travers was well out of range. Poor timing from Catartes.
Travers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Catartes sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Catartes. Travers does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Catartes throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carcarah Catartes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Conner Travers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Catartes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Travers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Travers attempts a counter takedown but Catartes avoids it well and moves away.
Catartes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Travers moves away.
Travers attempts a counter takedown but Catartes avoids it well and moves away.
Catartes looks to land a combination but Travers avoids it well.
Catartes misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Travers counters with a single leg into guard. Catartes didn't expect that.
Travers won't allow Catartes to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Catartes is keeping the position for now.
Travers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Catartes trying to control the position.
Travers trying to control the position from guard on top but Catartes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Catartes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Travers won't allow Catartes to sweep him here.
Travers tries to free his leg and advance position but Catartes is retaining full guard.
Conner Travers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Travers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Travers trying to control but Catartes is working from the bottom.
Travers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Catartes is keeping the position for now.
Catartes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Travers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Travers won't allow Catartes to sweep him here.
Catartes looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Travers throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Travers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Catartes is keeping the position for now.
Travers advances position into side control!
Travers tries to advance to mount but can't.
Travers tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Travers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Travers advances nicely into full mount.
Travers with good strikes from the mount here!
Catartes is looking to get to half guard.
Catartes has given up his back. Will we see Travers going for some submissions?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Travers doesn't have the hooks in and Catartes manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Travers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Travers keeping moving, preventing Catartes from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Catartes is sitting in close to Travers's body. Travers has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Catartes is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Catartes is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Travers.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Conner Travers!

Event: DMMA 34: Distefano vs Johnson
Date: Aug 11, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Abarai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abarai throws a body punch but Travers moves out of range.
Travers with the counter takedown but Abarai avoids it easily.
Travers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Abarai. Beautiful body shot.
Travers slips a jab from Abarai.
Travers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
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 Abarai, as that shot connected.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Travers's shoulder, as Travers tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Abarai misses with a leg kick.
Abarai thumps Travers with a low kick.
Abarai throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Travers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Travers is looking to work some ground and pound but Abarai has wrist control.
Abarai wants to sweep here but Travers controlling him for the moment.
Travers trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Abarai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Abarai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Travers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abarai has managed to get both his arms back between Travers's legs - danger averted.
We've been hearing good reports from Abarai'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.
Abarai wants to stand but Travers is controlling his posture from full guard.
Abarai trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T2##SU#
Abarai gets to his feet - Travers follows without any prompting.
Renji Abarai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Travers avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Travers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Abarai lands a jab to Travers's midsection.
Travers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai throws a body punch but Travers moves out of range.
Travers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Abarai works the jab nicely.#T3#
Abarai throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Conner Travers has been cut.
Abarai tries to score with a low kick but Travers moves his leg out of the way.
Travers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Abarai defends it well.
Travers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abarai can pounce on him.
Travers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abarai throws out the jab.
Travers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Travers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Travers tries to counter it with a takedown but Abarai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abarai. #T4#
Abarai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Abarai misses with a straight right.
Abarai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Abarai misses.
Travers feints the counter takedown.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conner Travers's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Travers checks a leg kick.
Travers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Abarai is predictable there #TD2#
and Travers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Abarai's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Travers throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Travers pushes down on Abarai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Travers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Abarai is staying active underneath Travers, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Travers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Travers is looking for submissions but instead, Abarai has regained full guard.
Abarai keeping full guard, as Travers tries to pass.
Abarai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Travers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abarai is keeping the position for now.
Conner Travers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abarai pulls Travers in close to prevent any damage.
Travers throws a strike but Abarai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Travers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Abarai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Travers's guard.#SU#
Abarai stands up from Travers's guard - Abarai perhaps looking for a knockout.
Travers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Travers walks into a stiff left hand from Abarai.
Abarai throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Travers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4#
Travers wants to pass the guard but Abarai is keeping the position.
Travers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Travers tries to free his leg and advance position but Abarai is retaining full guard.
Travers trying to control the position from guard on top but Abarai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Travers tries to free his leg and advance position but Abarai is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Travers trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Abarai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Abarai is looking to stand up but Travers won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Conner Travers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Conner Travers's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Travers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Travers tries to counter it with a takedown but Abarai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Abarai misses with a body shot.
Abarai misses with an uppercut.
Travers with the counter takedown but Abarai avoids it easily.
Abarai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abarai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
Abarai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Travers can do to turn this around?
Travers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abarai.
Travers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Abarai takes a swing at Travers's ribcage but misses.
Travers with the counter takedown but Abarai avoids it easily.
Abarai throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Travers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Travers passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Travers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Travers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Travers wants to take a breather but Abarai manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Travers.
Abarai keeping full guard, as Travers tries to pass.
Abarai wants to sweep here but Travers controlling him for the moment.
Travers throws a big right hand that misses.
Travers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abarai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Abarai has control of Travers's left arm, preventing Travers from doing any damage.
Travers advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Travers swings around for an armbar but Abarai sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Travers's guard.
Abarai wanted to stand there but Travers had control of the position. #SUB2#
Travers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abarai defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abarai wants to stand but Travers has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4##SUB2#
Travers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abarai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abarai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Abarai gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Abarai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Abarai.
Abarai connects with a body shot that sends Travers's belly button to the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abarai scores with a hook to the body. Travers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renji Abarai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abarai 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renji Abarai!
Renji Abarai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 26: Tucker vs Kisei
Date: Jul 14, 2021

#R1#
Pardi misses with a hook.
Travers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pardi misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Travers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pardi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pardi trying to control the position.
Travers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pardi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Pardi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Travers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pardi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pardi keeping full guard, as Travers tries to pass. #SUB#
Pardi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pardi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pardi keeping moving, preventing Travers from controlling successfully.
Travers wants to pass the guard but Pardi is keeping the position.#T1#
Travers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Travers stands and throws Pardi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Travers trying to control the action but Pardi is working from the bottom.
Pardi manages to get back to half guard.
Travers is trying to control the action in half guard but Pardi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pardi wants to improve his position but Travers is controlling well.
Travers moves nicely into side control.
Pardi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Travers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pardi, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Travers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pardi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Pardi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Travers is trying to work for a kimura but Pardi is defending well.
Travers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pardi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pardi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Travers tries to free his leg and advance position but Pardi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Pardi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pardi keeping full guard, as Travers tries to pass. #SUB#
Pardi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Travers defends it easily.#SUB#
Pardi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Travers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Travers wants to pass the guard but Pardi is keeping the position.
Travers trying to control but Pardi is working from the bottom.
Pardi keeping full guard, as Travers tries to pass.
Travers trying to control but Pardi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Travers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pardi is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Travers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pardi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Travers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Travers keeping full guard, as Pardi tries to pass. #SUB2#
Travers is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pardi has his hands clasped together but Travers extends and breaks Pardi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Travers.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conner Travers!
Kristof Pardi spoke after the fight, saying 'That was intense. REALLY intense. Well, not really intense. But pretty intense (https://youtu.be/OhbPPy4TuYI)'.

Event: DMMA 12: Woods vs Tucker
Date: May 26, 2021

#R1#
Thinonopakar takes a swing at Travers's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Travers shoots in and gets a takedown into Thinonopakar's guard.
Travers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Travers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Travers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Travers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thinonopakar wants to stand up but Travers is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1##SUB#
Travers postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thinonopakar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Travers, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Travers is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Thinonopakar frees his head nicely. Oh but Travers has switched to an armbar! Thinonopakar is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Conner Travers!

Event: DMMA 1: Jurisic vs Niculescu
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Travers throws a series of punches but Narvaez moves out of range.
Narvaez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Travers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Narvaez stuffs the takedown attempt from Travers. Travers gets slowly back to his feet.
Narvaez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Travers with a body shot.
Travers misses with a looping left.
Narvaez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Narvaez lands with a hook. Travers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Narvaez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Narvaez tries to close the distance and clinch but Travers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Travers swinging wildly here.
Narvaez scores with a push kick.
That kick from Narvaez tenderised Travers's leg. Travers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Narvaez feints and then cracks Travers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Travers down.
Travers shoots for a takedown but Narvaez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Narvaez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Narvaez is looking to clinch.
Narvaez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Travers throws out the jab. #T1#
The fighters circling - Travers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Narvaez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Travers throws a lazy right hand but Narvaez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Narvaez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Travers misses with a looping right.
Narvaez tries to close the distance and clinch but Travers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Narvaez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Narvaez connects with an inside leg kick.
Narvaez tries to clinch there but Travers circles away.
Travers shoots for a takedown but Narvaez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conner Travers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Narvaez forces Travers back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Narvaez fails to land. #TD#
Travers is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Narvaez can't fight it off and eventually Travers manages to take the fight to the floor. Narvaez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Travers trying to control the position from guard on top but Narvaez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Narvaez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Travers stopping the sweep attempt from Narvaez.#SUB#
Travers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Travers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narvaez controls Travers momentarily but Travers frees himself. #SUB2#
Narvaez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Travers is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Travers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Travers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Travers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Travers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Travers stopping the sweep attempt from Narvaez.
Travers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Narvaez is looking for a sweep.
Narvaez sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Narvaez manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Travers trying to control the position from guard on top but Narvaez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Narvaez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Travers is one step ahead there.
Narvaez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Travers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Travers stays in close to Narvaez's body and controls the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Narvaez can't keep his opponent in guard - Travers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Travers seems to be working for a kimura but Narvaez defends the submission attempt.
Travers prevents Narvaez from improving his position.#SUB#
Travers is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Travers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carlos Narvaez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Travers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Travers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Travers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Narvaez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Travers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Narvaez connects with a looping right hand.
Travers tries to move into range but Narvaez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Travers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Narvaez circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Narvaez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Travers.
Travers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Narvaez. Narvaez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Narvaez scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Narvaez pushes Travers up against the cage in a clinch.
Narvaez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Travers's elbow. #T1#
Travers blocks a body shot from Narvaez.
Travers displaying some good clinch control by pressing Narvaez up against the cage.
Travers is trying to pull guard but Narvaez has him pressed against the cage.
Travers avoids the elbow strike from Narvaez, against the cage.
Narvaez misses with a body punch.
Narvaez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Narvaez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Travers tries to pull guard but Narvaez holds him up against the cage and eventually Travers drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conner Travers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Narvaez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narvaez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Travers just leaning against Narvaez, taking a breather.
Travers tries to circle away but Narvaez has him pinned against the cage.#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.
Narvaez can't find room to land a body shot as Travers controls the action.
Narvaez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Travers is trying to break free.
Narvaez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narvaez lands a shoulder strike.
Travers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Travers.
Narvaez lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Travers pulls guard.
Travers keeping moving, preventing Narvaez from controlling successfully. #T3#
Travers looking to control. #SUB#
Travers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Narvaez defends well.
Narvaez throws a big elbow that misses.
Narvaez postures up. #SUB#
Travers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Travers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Narvaez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Travers has an active guard here but Narvaez has managed to pass into half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Narvaez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Travers is just riding it out for now. Narvaez eventually gives up the hold.
Narvaez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Travers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Travers wants to improve his position but Narvaez is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Travers actively working from the bottom here.
Narvaez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Narvaez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Travers manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Narvaez on his heels. He'll look to pass Narvaez's guard now, I'm sure.

Narvaez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Travers misses with a takedown attempt
and Narvaez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Narvaez.
Good leg kick by Narvaez.
Narvaez tries to clinch up.
Narvaez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Narvaez scores with a head kick. Travers tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Narvaez misses with a head kick.
Narvaez tries to clinch up but Travers circles away and keeps his distance.
Travers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Narvaez defends well and Travers ends up having to push Narvaez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Travers tries to pull guard but Narvaez won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conner Travers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Narvaez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Travers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Travers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Travers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Narvaez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Travers tries to pull guard but Narvaez won't allow it.
Narvaez throws a head punch that misses. #T1##BC#
Travers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Narvaez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Narvaez tries to clinch but Travers moves out of range.
Narvaez tests Travers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Narvaez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Travers throwing a counter right hand but Narvaez manages to avoid it.
Travers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Narvaez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Travers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Narvaez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Narvaez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Travers moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNarvaez.
Jab by Narvaez.
Travers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Narvaez defends well and Travers ends up having to push Narvaez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Narvaez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narvaez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Narvaez.
Narvaez tries a body shot but Travers blocks it.
Conner Travers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Travers prevents a body shot from Narvaez.
Narvaez pushes Travers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Narvaez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Narvaez prevents Travers from breaking the clinch.
Narvaez scores with a shoulder strike.
Narvaez can't find room to land a body shot as Travers controls the action.
Narvaez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Travers.
Travers is trying to break the clinch but Narvaez has him pressed against the cage.
Travers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Travers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Travers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Narvaez missing with knees to the body.
Narvaez tries to work over Travers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Travers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Narvaez has a couple of punches blocked by Travers. #T3#
Narvaez pushes Travers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Narvaez tries a body shot but Travers blocks it.
Narvaez throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Travers.
Narvaez misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Narvaez.
Narvaez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Travers pulls Narvaez into guard.
Narvaez throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Narvaez avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Travers working for a triangle but Narvaez defends it easily.
Narvaez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Narvaez throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Narvaez wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Travers's closed guard. He's half up but Travers has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Travers pivots and extends the arm, Narvaez falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Travers! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conner Travers!
Conner Travers took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I aint no-one's steppin' stone.. Better luck next time lad!'.

Event: ACA 16: Sekera vs Kalishnikov
Date: Feb 26, 2021

#R1#
Fast walks into a jab.#CL#
Fast gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Fast.
Travers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fast stalling in the clinch but Travers improves position.
Travers gets through Fast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Travers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fast backwards.
Fast fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Travers.
A shot in the inside from Travers.
Fast has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Travers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fast is trying to maintain a safe position but Travers gets an underhook and turns Fast into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fast.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Travers breaks from the clinch.
Fast will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Travers misses with a wild combination. #T1##TD2#
Travers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fast did well to prevent Travers getting side control.
Travers has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Fast defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Travers.
Fast working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Travers working for a guillotine from mount but Fast is in no mood to give up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fast is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Travers is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fast to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fast shrugs it off. #T2#
Travers controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Travers has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Fast is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conner Travers!
Conner Travers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ACA 11: Bastard vs Kalske
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Sherkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Travers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sherkov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Travers lands with a right hand.
Sherkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Travers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sherkov tries to counter with a takedown but Travers is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Travers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sherkov sprawls well initially but Travers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Travers in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Travers is trying for a kimura here. Sherkov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Travers wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Conner Travers!
Conner Travers took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, METTLE for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: CW MMA: Monsters of the Cage
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Travers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Papillon throwing a counter right hand but Travers manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Travers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Papillon trying to control the position but instead, Travers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Papillon into the cage.
Papillon trying to control the position but instead, Travers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Papillon into the cage.
Papillon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Papillon can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Travers leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travers stalling in the clinch.
Travers continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Papillon trying to control the position but instead, Travers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Papillon into the cage.
Travers stops a takedown attempt from Papillon. #T1#
Papillon looking to slow down the pace here.
Papillon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pascal Papillon.
Travers throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Travers rushes Papillon and presses him up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Papillon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Travers is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Papillon tries to stall but Travers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maybe Papillon would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Travers is pressed up against the cage. Papillon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Travers down to the mat. Travers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Travers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Papillon tries to avoid it but Travers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Papillon to the ground. Papillon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Papillon misses the target.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Travers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Travers lands a glancing blow to the side of Papillon's head.#CL2#
Travers clinches.
Papillon tries to stall but Travers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Papillon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pascal Papillon.#CL2#
Travers pushes Papillon up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Papillon.
Papillon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Travers is keeping busy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Travers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Papillon tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Papillon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Travers as Papillon tries to tie him up.
Travers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Papillon is trying to maintain a safe position but Travers gets an underhook and turns Papillon into the cage.
Papillon is looking to control Travers's arms but Travers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Papillon has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Travers pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Travers looking for a guillotine here but Papillon defends easily. #SUB2#
Travers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Papillon showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Papillon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Travers's guard.
Travers wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Travers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Papillon tries to pass to full mount but Travers defends it.
Travers told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Papillon seems content to control.
Travers wants to improve his position but Papillon is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conner Travers 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#
Travers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Papillon at a distance.
Travers moves in looking to clinch but Papillon pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Papillon misses the target.
Papillon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Travers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Papillon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Travers lands a jab.
Travers thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papillon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Travers.
It looked like Papillon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Travers catches Papillon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Travers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Papillon looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Travers content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD2#
Travers pulls guard effortlessly.
Papillon looking to pass the guard.
Travers being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Travers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Papillon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Papillon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Travers for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Travers has control of Papillon's left arm, preventing Papillon from doing any damage.
Travers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Papillon wants to pass the guard but Travers is keeping the position.
Papillon is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Travers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Papillon content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Travers has his foot on Papillon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Papillon works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Travers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Travers keeping full guard, as Papillon tries to pass.
Travers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Papillon controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Papillon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Travers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papillon was well out of range. Poor timing from Travers.
Papillon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Travers.
Papillon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Travers tries to close the distance and clinch but Papillon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Papillon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Travers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papillon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Travers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papillon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Travers.
Papillon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Travers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Travers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Travers forces Papillon back against the cage and clinches.
Travers stalls.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conner Travers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Travers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Travers rushes Papillon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Papillon is trying to maintain a safe position but Travers gets an underhook and turns Papillon into the cage.
Papillon wants a takedown.
Papillon wants to take the fight to the mat but Travers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Papillon stalling in the clinch but Travers improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papillon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Papillon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Papillon is looking to control Travers's arms but Travers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Papillon has his back to the cage.
The referee calls for Travers to work.
Papillon is trying to maintain a safe position but Travers gets an underhook and turns Papillon into the cage.#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Papillon seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Travers is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Papillon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pascal Papillon.
Travers shoots in for a takedown but Papillon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Papillon misses the target.#TD2#
Travers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Conner Travers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Papillon prevents Travers from improving position.
Papillon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Travers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Papillon is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Travers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Travers trying to control the position but Papillon is working away.
Papillon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Papillon tries to get out of the position.
Travers gets to mount! Papillon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Papillon tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Travers is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Papillon can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Papillon tries to reverse the position but Travers maintains control.#SUB2#
Travers looking to secure an arm triangle but Papillon defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papillon can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Travers is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Papillon has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Travers working for a submission but Papillon is keeping him at bay.
Conner Travers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Travers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Papillon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Travers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Travers manages to capitalize on a mistake by Papillon to take his back!
Papillon is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Travers tightening his grip on Papillon, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Travers has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Papillon is in real trouble here. Travers gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Papillon is tapping out! Travers wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Conner Travers!
Conner Travers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CW MMA: Aftermath
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Travers.
Travers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Widow.
Widow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Travers.
Widow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Travers needs to keep his hands up - Widow had a free shot at his head there.
A lazy left from Widow finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travers walks into a left hand.
Travers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Widow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Widow scores with a decent looking hook.
Travers misses with a right hand
and Widow counters with a crisp right that sends Travers to the canvas! Widow follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). White Widow!
During a confident post fight interview, White Widow thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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