Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DC 27: Knightley vs Porter
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1##CL#
Barboza rushes Rupture and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barboza goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Barboza lands a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Barboza drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rupture looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rupture looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rupture! #REVB#
Rupture is chipping away with strikes.
Rupture throws an elbow but Barboza slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rupture tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rupture in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Barboza takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rupture with the ground and pound but Barboza regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Rupture prevents Barboza from standing back up.
Barboza has hold of Rupture's hands but Rupture slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Rupture is trying to work for a kimura but Barboza is defending well. #T1#
Rupture is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rupture missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rupture missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rupture looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rupture missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barboza is trying to stand back up but Rupture is controlling him
Rupture winds up and cracks Barboza with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barboza pushes Rupture off looking to stand but Rupture dives back in and keeps control.
Rupture landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rupture missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Rupture is just content to waste time from the top position. Barboza takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rupture throws a strike but Barboza rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rupture has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barboza stands and throws Rupture's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Barboza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barboza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Barboza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rupture has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rupture manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rupture has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at HELLsinki. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3##SUB#
Barboza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Barboza seems to be working for a kimura but Rupture defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Rupture is defending against the submission attempts here by Barboza.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rupture moves into full guard. #SUB#
Barboza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rupture manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barboza has Rupture in his guard.#REVB#
Barboza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rupture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Rupture wants to control from the top but Barboza keeps moving.
Rupture throws a strike but Barboza rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB#
Barboza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rupture is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barboza, into his guard. #REVB#
Rupture lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brain Rupture 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#
Rupture throws a hook to the side of Barboza's head but Barboza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CUT2#It looks like Joey Barboza has been cut.
Rupture tries for a takedown but Barboza circles away easily#TD#
and Barboza counters with a takedown into side control.
Rupture is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Barboza 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.
Rupture is pressing down on Barboza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza wants to pass the guard but Rupture is keeping the position.
Rupture looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barboza is one step ahead there.
Rupture keeping full guard, as Barboza tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Barboza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rupture manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barboza has Rupture in his guard.#REVB#
Rupture lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rupture trying to control but Barboza is working from the bottom.
Rupture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rupture throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Barboza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rupture.
Barboza wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rupture manages to pass to side control.
Rupture thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barboza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rupture.
Rupture working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rupture wants to control but Barboza is keeping him busy.
Barboza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rupture scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rupture is nestled in close to Barboza, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barboza looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Rupture throwing shots but Barboza is blocking nicely.
Rupture thows a huge punch but Barboza dodges it nicely.
Rupture not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rupture thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barboza's head.
Rupture wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barboza keeps working. #SUB2#
Rupture seems to be looking for submissions.
Rupture lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rupture sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barboza defending well though.
Rupture throws a strike but Barboza avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
Rupture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barboza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rupture works over Barboza with some ground and pound from guard.
Rupture wants to control from the top but Barboza keeps moving.
Rupture distracts Barboza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rupture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rupture throws a big elbow that misses.
Barboza keeping moving, preventing Rupture from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rupture working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rupture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barboza is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barboza wants to clinch up but Rupture keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rupture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brain Rupture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Barboza's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Barboza tries to clinch up.
Rupture closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barboza circles away.
Rupture tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barboza defends well and Rupture ends up having to push Barboza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rupture has a takedown stuffed.
Joey Barboza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brain Rupture.
Rupture shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barboza defends it nicely.
Joey Barboza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Barboza gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barboza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rupture has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Barboza tries for a kimura but Rupture is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Barboza goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rupture rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barboza's guard! Nice work there by Rupture!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rupture postures up in Barboza's guard and throws a big left but Barboza blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rupture's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rupture working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barboza's head.
Rupture sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barboza's guard.
Rupture scores with a big shot! Barboza's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Barboza! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brain Rupture!
Brain Rupture really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Neon Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: DC 19: Potato vs Havran
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Dead takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Barboza dives in and scores a takedown into Dead's guard.
Dead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Barboza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dead is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barboza, into his guard. #REVR#
Dead wants to stand and escape but instead Barboza has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Dead working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barboza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barboza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barboza looking to pass the guard.
Dead managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Barboza drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dead looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dead looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dead! #REVR##T1#
Dead tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Dead stands up and beckons Barboza to his feet.
Barboza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barboza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
Barboza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dead defends it nicely.#T2#
Barboza drops his hands momentarily and Dead takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Barboza clinches.
Barboza goes for a takedown attempt but Dead pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barboza wants to counter with a clinch but Dead pushes him away.
Barboza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Barboza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Dead throws a hook but Barboza blocks it.
Barboza moves out of range as Dead strikes.
Barboza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dead sprawls well. Dead wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barboza gets slowly back to his feet.
Dead was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Barboza.
Dead fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Barboza shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dead is trying to defend but Barboza finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3##SUB2#
Barboza is working for a kimura but Dead is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Barboza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dead has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Dead is defending against the submission attempts here by Barboza. #SUB2#
Barboza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Barboza looking for a submission but Dead manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barboza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dead is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Barboza has gone for a leg lock! Dead slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barboza's guard.#REVR#
Dead has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barboza is proving hard to escape from.
Dead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Better Dead dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dead leaves Barboza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barboza darts in looking for a takedown but Dead gets double underhooks and turns Barboza into the cage.
Barboza fails with a takedown attempt.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Barboza.
Dead misses with an uppercut.
Barboza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barboza staying out of range there.
Barboza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza shoots for a takedown but Dead saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dead is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab, jab by Dead - just one landing.
Barboza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dead looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Dead misses the target.
Better Dead is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Dead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dead missing with a left hand there. Barboza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barboza slips under a jab.#TD2#
Barboza shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dead is trying to defend but Barboza finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barboza can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Barboza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Barboza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dead is just riding it out for now. Barboza eventually gives up the hold.
Dead is trying to maintain the position but Barboza is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Dead is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barboza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barboza's back!
Dead biding his time, controlling Barboza.
Dead tries to keep control of the position but Barboza is staying busy.
Dead is riding his opponent, not letting Barboza buck him off. #T3#
Barboza trying to get back to his feet but Dead is in full control for now.
Dead is controlling the position but Barboza somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Dead tries to stand but can't do so whilst Barboza controls his leg.
Dead trying to pass the guard but Barboza defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dead working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Barboza's thigh. Barboza counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SU#
Dead gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Better Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dead jabs Barboza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dead misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Barboza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Better Dead overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Barboza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Barboza looking for a submission but Dead manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Barboza has gone for a leg lock! Dead slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barboza's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Better Dead dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dead misses with a straight right.
Dead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barboza connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dead's hands.
Barboza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barboza moves out of range as Dead strikes.
Barboza connects with a nice looking jab. #TD2#
Barboza shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dead is trying to defend but Barboza finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Barboza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dead defends it well. #SUB2#
Barboza seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Barboza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dead doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barboza.
Dead is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1##SUB2#
Dead is defending against the submission attempts here by Barboza.
Dead looks like he's trying to stand up.
Barboza is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Barboza goes for an armbar but Dead turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dead. #SU#
Dead stands up from Barboza's guard - Dead perhaps looking for a knockout.
Joey Barboza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dead pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barboza wants to counter the offense by Dead and move into the clinch position.
Dead scores with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dead, as that shot connected. #CUT#It looks like Joey Barboza has been cut.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dead enables Barboza to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dead manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Barboza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dead dives on top into guard.#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barboza is keeping the position for now.
Dead trying to move into half guard but instead Barboza has managed to sweep!#REVB##T3##SUB2#
Barboza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dead is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barboza, into his guard. #REVR#
Dead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dead trying to control but Barboza is working from the bottom.
Barboza has a closed guard, preventing Dead from standing up. #SUB2#
Barboza working for a triangle but Dead defends it easily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dead is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barboza has a closed guard, preventing Dead from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dead 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Better Dead showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dead, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Better Dead!
Better Dead really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fantasy Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: DC 13: Potato vs Thorn
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1##TD#
Barboza is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Piercer's half guard.#SUB#
Barboza seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Barboza is working for a kimura but Piercer is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Barboza 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.#SUB#
Barboza seems to be working for a kimura but Piercer defends the submission attempt.
Barboza prevents Piercer from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barboza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Piercer defends it well.
Piercer looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1##SUB#
Barboza wants to work for an arm triangle but Piercer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Barboza is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Barboza 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#
Barboza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Piercer sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Barboza is trying to work for a kimura but Piercer is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Piercer is looking to control Barboza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Piercer avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Barboza is working for a submission of some sort.
Piercer wants to improve his position but Barboza is controlling well. #SUB#
Barboza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Piercer defends it well. #SUB#
Piercer is defending against the submission attempts here by Barboza. #SUB#
Barboza is working for a kimura here but Piercer manages to reverse the position and he's now in Barboza's guard. #T3#
Piercer looking to pass the guard.
Piercer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Piercer looking to sit in guard and control but Barboza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Barboza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barboza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barboza pushes down on Piercer's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Piercer is defending against the submission attempts here by Barboza.
Piercer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Piercer gets back to full guard.
Barboza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barboza works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Barboza dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Piercer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Barboza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Piercer on his heels. He'll look to pass Piercer's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Barboza is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Piercer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Piercer has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Barboza wants to stand but Piercer is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piercer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Piercer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Piercer tries to free his leg and advance position but Barboza is retaining full guard.
Piercer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Joey Barboza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barboza keeping moving, preventing Piercer from controlling successfully.
Piercer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES#
Barboza pushes Piercer off and gets back to his feet.
Barboza shoots in looking for a takedown. Piercer tries to sprawl out of it but Barboza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Piercer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barboza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Piercer misses with an uppercut.
Piercer moves away from the strike by Barboza.
Barboza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Piercer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barboza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Piercer tries to avoid it but Barboza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Piercer to the ground. Piercer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Piercer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joey Barboza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Piercer misses #TD#
and Barboza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Piercer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Piercer.#T3#
Piercer wants to get back to his feet but Barboza is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Piercer wants to sweep here but Barboza controlling him for the moment.
Barboza tries to free his leg and advance position but Piercer is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Barboza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Piercer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barboza has Piercer in his guard.#REVB#
Barboza wants to stand and escape but Piercer is having none of it.
Piercer throws a strike but Barboza rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Piercer trying to control the position. #SUB#
Barboza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Piercer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barboza has Piercer in his guard.#REVB#
Piercer controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Piercer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Barboza slips a straight right by Piercer.
Barboza misses with a double jab.
Barboza throws a combination that misses
enabling Piercer to counter with a crisp jab.
Barboza fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Barboza with that takedown attempt.
Piercer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Piercer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Piercer.#TD#
Barboza closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Piercer's guard.
Barboza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piercer is keeping the position for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Barboza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barboza preventing the sweep.
Barboza passes Piercer's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Barboza 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#
Barboza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barboza prevents Piercer from standing back up. #SUB#
Barboza wants to work for an arm triangle but Piercer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Piercer manages to get to full guard.
Barboza is pushing down on Piercer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Piercer is fighting to maintain full guard but Barboza has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barboza trying to pass the guard but Piercer defending well.
Piercer is in trouble now - Barboza has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Barboza is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Piercer has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Piercer!
Piercer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Barboza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Piercer is controlling him.
Piercer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barboza wants to get back to his feet but Piercer is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Barboza has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Piercer has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Barboza lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Barboza is pressing down on Piercer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Piercer is holding on for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joey Barboza.
I think Barboza 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joey Barboza!

Event: DC 9: The Potato vs Orr
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Barboza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva lands a left hand.
Barboza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva tries a body shot but Barboza blocks it.
Barboza can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva misses with some punches.
I was talking to Silva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Silva avoiding damage as Barboza throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barboza.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Barboza controls his hands.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stalling in the clinch from Barboza.
Silva gets through Barboza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barboza has Silva pressed against the cage.
Barboza leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barboza backwards. #CUT#It looks like Joey Barboza has been cut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barboza - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barboza is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barboza receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joey Barboza.
Barboza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.#T1#
Barboza misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Barboza closes the distance and clinches.
Barboza blocks an uppercut.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barboza lands a left hand.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbozas head.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Silva is trying to trip Barboza. He has hold of a leg but Barboza is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Silva persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Silva 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.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva'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.
Barboza wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it. #T3#
Silva trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barboza manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barboza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barboza stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva looking to control.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
Barboza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4##SUB#
Silva working for a triangle but Barboza defends it easily.
Barboza scoring with some ground and pound.
Barboza postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it. #SUB#
Silva has his feet on Barboza's thighs here. He's pushed Barboza off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Barboza screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maruim Silva!
Maruim Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC Sunday Sesh 1
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1#
Rivers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rivers.
Rivers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barboza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barboza is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rivers.#CL#
Barboza clinches.
Barboza lands a shoulder strike.
Rivers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Barboza misses with some punches.
Rivers lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barboza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivers working aggressively here.
Rivers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barboza backwards.
Rivers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barboza backwards.
Barboza is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers.
Rivers misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Barboza.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barboza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivers scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Rivers manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL#
Barboza closes the distance and clinches.
Rivers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barboza.
Rivers scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barboza.
Rivers misses with a few strikes there.
Rivers connects with a jab.
Rivers jabs Barboza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phil Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Barboza rushes Rivers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barboza stalling in the clinch.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers lands a hook that snaps the head of Barboza backwards.
Rivers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbozas head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rivers blocking some punches.
Rivers working aggressively here.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Barboza.
Rivers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Barboza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barboza looking to slow down the pace here.
Rivers lands a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barboza.
Barboza trying to control the position but instead, Rivers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barboza into the cage.#BC2#
Rivers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barboza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barboza on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Barboza gets a clinch.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
Rivers prevents a body shot from Barboza.
Rivers has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barboza seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rivers can turn it around.
Rivers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barboza backwards.
Barboza stalls.
A short left from Rivers.
A head punch on the inside from Rivers fails to land.
Barboza blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Barboza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivers working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rivers.
Rivers scores with a shot to the side of Barboza's head.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Barboza throws a head punch that misses.
Rivers throws a head punch that misses.
Barboza wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barboza trying to stall but Rivers improves his position.
A short left from Rivers.
Rivers scores with a shoulder strike.
Barboza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rivers lands with a right to the head.
Barboza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barboza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barboza struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivers controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Barboza.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barboza swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Barboza stalling the fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Barboza.
Rivers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rivers working aggressively here.
Rivers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rivers as Barboza tries to tie him up.
Rivers lands a left hand.
Rivers lands an uppercut.
Barboza prevents a body shot from Rivers.
Rivers lands a hook that snaps the head of Barboza backwards.
Rivers misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rivers. #ROC2#Barboza is rocked!
Barboza tries to stall but Rivers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oh Barboza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barboza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barboza blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Rivers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivers scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivers drops Barboza with a huge uppercut! Barboza drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Rivers is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Rivers!
Phil Rivers thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 141 Dall Jr vs McGraugh
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Bresnar throws a nice looking combination but Barboza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barboza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bresnar.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barboza checks a leg kick.
Barboza slips under a jab from Bresnar.
Bresnar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bresnar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barboza is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bresnar.
Bresnar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bresnar loads up on a big right hand but Barboza slips the punch.
Bresnar fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Barboza clinches up with Bresnar and pushes him back against the cage.
Bresnar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barboza avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barboza has a couple of punches blocked by Bresnar.
Bresnar misses with an elbow strike.
Barboza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Barboza is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barboza prevents Bresnar from breaking the clinch.
Barboza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bresnar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Bresnar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barboza taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barboza has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bresnar scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Bresnar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Barboza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barboza misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Barboza.
Bresnar blocks a body shot from Barboza.
Barboza presses Bresnar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Barboza is struggling to control the position.
Barboza leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barboza avoiding damage.
Bresnar tries to break the clinch but Barboza is controlling the position.
Bresnar tries to stall but Barboza uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barboza is pushing Bresnar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Barboza just leaning against Bresnar, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joey Barboza.
Bresnar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Bresnar missing with a left hand there. Barboza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Barboza has managed to clinch.
Barboza's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bresnar.
Barboza manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barboza stalling the fight.
Bresnar just leaning against Barboza, taking a breather.
Barboza gets through Bresnar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barboza stalling the fight.
Barboza misses with some punches.
Barboza leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
Bresnar is looking to break free of the clinch but Barboza has double underhooks.
Barboza pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joey Barboza.
A cross from Bresnar lands.
Bresnar throws a series of punches but Barboza moves out of range. #CL#
Bresnar tries to keep at a distance but Barboza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bresnar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barboza has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bresnar is trying to break the clinch but Barboza is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barboza stalling the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Barboza dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bresnar lands with an overhand left.
Barboza misses with a double jab
letting Bresnar counter with a right hand.
Barboza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Joey Barboza has been cut.
Barboza misses with a double jab.
Joey Barboza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bresnar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barboza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD2#
Bresnar drops Barboza with a beautiful combination! Barboza stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bresnar is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Barboza is rocked!
Jach Bresnar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Bresnar lands a brutal uppercut that launches Barboza off his feet! Barboza tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jach Bresnar!

Event: ENIGMA 71
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
Nut Shot moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Jab, jab by Turcotte - just one landing. #TD2#
Nut Shot looking to score a takedown here. Turcotte is defending well but Nut Shot drives through and ends up in Turcotte's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nut Shot trying to control but Turcotte is working from the bottom.
Nut Shot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turcotte keeping moving, preventing Nut Shot from controlling successfully.
Nut Shot looking to sit in guard and control but Turcotte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nut Shot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turcotte defends it easily.#SUB2#
Nut Shot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turcotte defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Nut Shot throws his legs up looking for a submission but Turcotte uses it to pass to side control.
Nut Shot manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nut Shot looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Turcotte pushes past his half guard into mount!
Nut Shot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Turcotte controlling from the full mount.
Nut Shot is desperately trying to improve his position but Turcotte has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Turcotte controlling his opponent.
Nut Shot tries to reverse the position but Turcotte maintains control.
Nut Shot tries to improve his position but instead Turcotte has taken his back!
Nut Shot breaks Turcotte's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nut Shot tries to free his leg and advance position but Turcotte is retaining full guard.
Nut Shot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nut Shot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Turcotte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nut Shot. #T3#
Nut Shot trying to control but Turcotte is working from the bottom.
Nut Shot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nut Shot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nut Shot trying to control the position from guard on top but Turcotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nut Shot throwing strikes from guard but Turcotte blocks nicely.
Turcotte keeping moving, preventing Nut Shot from controlling successfully.
Turcotte trying to control the position here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nut Shot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nut Shot throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Nut Shot is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Turcotte is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Turcotte has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Nut Shot looking for a sweep. Not yet Nut Shot, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Nut Shot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maximus Nut Shot will probably get the nod.
That's time! Turcotte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nut Shot shoots in but no luck this time.
Nut Shot takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turcotte connects with a looping right hand.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nut Shot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turcotte but Turcotte pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Turcotte works Nut Shot's body with a nice hook.
Nut Shot lands a body shot. #TD2#
Nut Shot throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Turcotte tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nut Shot is in Turcotte's guard.
Turcotte controlling Nut Shot's posture.
Nut Shot trying to control but Turcotte is working from the bottom.
Turcotte utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Turcotte keeping moving, preventing Nut Shot from controlling successfully.
Turcotte seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nut Shot trying to control the position from guard on top but Turcotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus Nut Shot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nut Shot slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nut Shot postures up in Turcotte's guard and throws a big left but Turcotte blocks it.
Nut Shot looking to sit in guard and control but Turcotte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Nut Shot is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Turcotte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nut Shot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turcotte has managed to get both his arms back between Nut Shot's legs - danger averted.
Nut Shot looking for a sweep. Not yet Nut Shot, not yet. #SUB2#
Nut Shot is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Nut Shot has an active guard here but Turcotte has managed to pass into half guard.
Nut Shot is looking to improve his position.
Turcotte content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Nut Shot works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Nut Shot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nut Shot trying to keep a closed guard but Turcotte is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Nut Shot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turcotte is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Turcotte has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turcotte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nut Shot's hands.#CUT#It looks like Maximus Nut Shot has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Nut Shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turcotte lands with a hook. Nut Shot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacques Turcotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Nut Shot gets the takedown into side control.
Nut Shot creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Turcotte sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Nut Shot's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nut Shot takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turcotte connects with a jab.
Turcotte scores with a jab. Nut Shot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turcotte cracks Nut Shot with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Nut Shot falls to his knees and Turcotte doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacques Turcotte!

Event: ENIGMA 59
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Nut Shot moves out of range as Mahomes throws a body kick.
Mahomes throws a body shot but no joy.
Nut Shot shoots for a takedown but Mahomes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mahomes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nut Shot throws a leg kick but Mahomes moved away.
Nut Shot slips a jab and a cross from Mahomes.
Mahomes lands with a nice body punch.
Nut Shot throws a low kick but Mahomes avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Mahomes.
A good leg kick by Mahomes. #TD#
Mahomes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mahomes wants to stand but Nut Shot is controlling the position.
Nut Shot is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahomes has wrist control.
Nut Shot looking to sit in guard and control but Mahomes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mahomes 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.#T1##SUB#
Nut Shot is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mahomes throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Nut Shot's body to avoid the submission. Nut Shot has instead reached around Mahomes's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Nut Shot arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maximus Nut Shot!
A relieved looking Maximus Nut Shot 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: SICKNESS V
Date: Oct 29, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Nut Shot bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nut Shot tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nut Shot trying to control the action but Billabong is working from the bottom.
Nut Shot misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Billabong taking a bit of punishment here - Nut Shot scoring with strikes.
Nut Shot tries to move to mount but Billabong blocks the move with his legs.
Billabong is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nut Shot goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Billabong has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nut Shot but great work by Billabong.
Billabong in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Billabong is looking to take a break and control but Nut Shot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nut Shot gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nut Shot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Billabong pulls his head out easily.
Nut Shot wants to control but Billabong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nut Shot is not content to let Billabong control the position.
Nut Shot has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Billabong prevents Nut Shot from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Billabong working Nut Shot over with strikes. #SUB2#
Nut Shot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Billabong pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Billabong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nut Shot tries to roll over but Billabong keeps him under control.
Nut Shot is still trying to improve position.
We've been hearing that Billabong has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Billabong is thwarting Nut Shot's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Nut Shot looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Nut Shot with the active half guard here but Billabong passes nicely into side control.
Billabong is looking to take a break and control but Nut Shot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nut Shot is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nut Shot is not content to let Billabong control the position.
Nut Shot sneaks back into half guard.
Nut Shot is pressing down on Billabong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Billabong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nut Shot looking to control but Billabong passes into half guard.
Nut Shot is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Billabong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Nut Shot looking for subs from the bottom but Billabong mounts him!
Nut Shot can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Billabong will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nut Shot tries to land a leg kick but Billabong saw it coming and moves away.
Billabong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nut Shot misses with a takedown attempt
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
Nut Shot swings for the body but Billabong moves out of range.
Billabong connects with a right hand. Nut Shot shakes it off.
Nut Shot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nut Shot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Billabong defends well and Nut Shot ends up having to push Billabong into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Billabong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nut Shot moves away.
Nut Shot moves out of range of the strikes.
Nut Shot misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nut Shot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Billabong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nut Shot throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Billabong tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nut Shot is in Billabong's guard.
Billabong working a defensive guard here.
Billabong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Billabong keeping full guard, as Nut Shot tries to pass.
Nut Shot throws an elbow that misses. Billabong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nut Shot's guard. Nice move by Billabong!#REVR##SUB2#
Nut Shot working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Billabong has passed into half guard!
Billabong not doing much here.
Nut Shot tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Billabong has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2#
Billabong postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nut Shot looks a forlorn figure.
Nut Shot is trying desperately to improve position.
Billabong tries to control but Nut Shot wriggling away.
Billabong avoids the attempt from Nut Shot to control.#SUB#
Billabong is working for a guillotine from mount but Nut Shot frees his head quite easily. #T3#
Nut Shot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Billabong landing punches.
Nut Shot tries to reverse the position but Billabong maintains control.
Billabong lands a couple of good shots and Nut Shot has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Billabong lands a shot to the head.
Nut Shot is trying to break free.
Nut Shot manages to reverse the position and now he's in Billabong's guard. Nice work there by Nut Shot.
Nut Shot throws a big right hand that misses. #T4##SUB#
Billabong is looking to cinch up a triangle. Nut Shot throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Billabong's body to avoid the submission. Billabong has instead reached around Nut Shot's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Billabong arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong retains his lightweight title!
Johnny Billabong decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SICKNESS I
Date: Oct 01, 2021

#R1#
Arroyo connects with an inside leg kick.
Nut Shot slips under a jab from Arroyo.#TD2#
Nut Shot darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Arroyo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nut Shot tries to free his leg and advance position but Arroyo is retaining full guard.
Nut Shot trying to control but Arroyo is working from the bottom.
Nut Shot looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nut Shot drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arroyo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arroyo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arroyo! #REVR#
Arroyo tries to move to mount but Nut Shot blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Nut Shot is being controlled here.
Nut Shot sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nut Shot is staying active underneath Arroyo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nut Shot is looking for a sweep. Arroyo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Arroyo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nut Shot sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Arroyo seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Nut Shot looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Nut Shot looking for submissions off his back.
Arroyo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2##SUB2#
Nut Shot actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arroyo is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Nut Shot looking for submissions off his back.
Nut Shot moves into full guard.
Arroyo trying to control but Nut Shot is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Nut Shot throws his legs up looking for a submission but Arroyo uses it to pass to side control.
Nut Shot is looking for a sweep.
Nut Shot has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Nut Shot is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Arroyo is looking to take a break and control but Nut Shot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nut Shot is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Arroyo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Arroyo is staying tight to Nut Shot's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nut Shot tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Arroyo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Nut Shot is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nut Shot regains half guard.#SUB#
Arroyo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arroyo trying to control the action but Nut Shot is working from the bottom. #T5#
Nut Shot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Nut Shot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Nut Shot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Nut Shot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nut Shot is refusing to be controlled, as Arroyo sits in half guard. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Nut Shot looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Nut Shot looking for submissions off his back.
Arroyo is trying to control the action in half guard but Nut Shot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Nut Shot looking for submissions off his back.
Arroyo is controlling the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T7##SUB#
Arroyo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Arroyo is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Nut Shot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arroyo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Nut Shot looking for submissions off his back.#T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Arroyo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Nut Shot looking for submissions off his back.
Nut Shot is not content to let Arroyo control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nut Shot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arroyo.
Arroyo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Arroyo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nut Shot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nut Shot.
Arroyo tries to buck Nut Shot off but Nut Shot is having none of it.#T9#
Nut Shot tries to move to mount but Arroyo blocks the move with his legs.
Arroyo manages to get back to half guard.
Arroyo wants to control but Nut Shot is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nut Shot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arroyo defending well though. #SUB2#
Nut Shot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Nut Shot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arroyo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nut Shot is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Javier Arroyo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R2#
A nice leg kick from Arroyo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nut Shot takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arroyo looks to land a left hand but Nut Shot moved out of range nicely.
Arroyo throws a big shot that misses.
Nut Shot defending well as Arroyo loads up on a big left hand.
Nut Shot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arroyo.
And Nut Shot tries to counter it with a takedown but Arroyo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Arroyo throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Nut Shot counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Arroyo!
Arroyo is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Nut Shot is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Arroyo looks calm but he's in trouble here. Nut Shot gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Arroyo is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Nut Shot lets go of the hold and Arroyo can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximus Nut Shot!
A victorious Maximus Nut Shot thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Javier Arroyo had this to say: 'Shout out to that dickhead Louie, 1-10-1 against G Wad, you are a disgrace!! Find a new hobby clown!!'.

Event: BKFC - 155 Bracket
Date: Jun 25, 2021

#R1#
Mercado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been hearing reports that Nut Shot has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mercado tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nut Shot is able to avoid easily.
Nut Shot half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nut Shot throws a hook to the side of Mercado's head but Mercado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mercado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nut Shot takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Maximus Nut Shot has been cut.
Mercado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Nut Shot gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Nut Shot seems to be working for a kimura but Mercado defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Nut Shot 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.#SUB#
Nut Shot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Mercado tries to kick Nut Shot off but Nut Shot keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mercado is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Nut Shot is looking for a kimura here.
Nut Shot trying to control from half guard but Mercado is working away. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Mercado is defending against the submission attempts here by Nut Shot.
Mercado is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nut Shot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nut Shot's back!
Nut Shot tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mercado controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Nut Shot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mercado looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nut Shot is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nut Shot gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Nut Shot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Mercado seems content to control.#SUB#
Nut Shot actively working from the bottom here.
Mercado is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Nut Shot actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nut Shot actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Mercado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Nut Shot's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nut Shot with a poor takedown
and Nut Shot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mercado lands a glancing blow to the side of Nut Shot's head.
Mercado throws a leg kick #TD#
and Nut Shot counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nut Shot.

Mercado uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mercado's coach down at Bone Breakerz was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mercado's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercado. Nut Shot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nut Shot attempts a counter takedown but Mercado avoids it well and moves away.
Mercado scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Nut Shot shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mercado napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Mercado sneaks out the side door and pushes Nut Shot away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Mercado throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Nut Shot counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mercado won't be happy with that.
Mercado is not content to let Nut Shot control the position.
Nut Shot looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mercado is avoiding damage well. #T1#
Nut Shot throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nut Shot wants to control for a moment but Mercado uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Nut Shot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nut Shot will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Nut Shot is looking for a kimura but Mercado is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nut Shot to get the leverage. #SUB#
Nut Shot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mercado is looking to improve his position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mercado manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nut Shot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mercado wants to sweep here but Nut Shot controlling him for the moment.
Nut Shot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Nut Shot drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mercado dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Nut Shot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mercado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mercado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mercado is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nut Shot on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nut Shot tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Nut Shot working for a triangle but Mercado defends it easily. #T3#
Mercado stays in close to Nut Shot's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Mercado avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Nut Shot has an active guard here but Mercado has managed to pass into half guard.
Nut Shot tries to get to full guard but Mercado has control of the leg. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nut Shot manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Nut Shot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mercado defends it easily.
Mercado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Nut Shot working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mercado has passed into half guard!
Mercado thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nut Shot's head.
Nut Shot is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mercado jumps into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Mercado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maximus Nut Shot's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mercado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mercado scores with a nice body kick.
Mercado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nut Shot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mercado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mercado misses with a wild body shot.
Mercado with the inside leg kick.
Nut Shot drops his hands momentarily and Mercado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mercado misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Mercado is predictable there #TD#
and Nut Shot counters with a single leg into guard. Mercado didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nut Shot postures up in Mercado's guard and throws a big left but Mercado blocks it.
Nut Shot looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Nut Shot is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mercado is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mercado has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Nut Shot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mercado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mercado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Nut Shot working for a triangle but Mercado defends it easily. #SUB#
Nut Shot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maximus Nut Shot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Nut Shot looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mercado has picked Nut Shot up and slammed him! Nut Shot can't keep hold of the triangle and Mercado manages to pass to side control!
Mercado is staying tight to Nut Shot's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nut Shot tries to bench press Mercado off him but Mercado keeps the position.
Nut Shot is working hard here to advance position.
Nut Shot is being controlled here. #T3#
Nut Shot is trying to improve his position.
Mercado controlling from side mount.
Nut Shot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mercado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Nut Shot is trying to improve his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nut Shot looks to move to half guard but instead Mercado has passed into mount! Damn!
Nut Shot is looking to get to half guard.
Mercado blocks Nut Shot's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Nut Shot is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nut Shot is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Mercado blocks Nut Shot's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Mercado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mercado 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Mercado!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Manny Mercado waved his t-shirt featuring PWNAGE's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: BKFC - TEST FIGHTS 2
Date: May 19, 2021

#R1#
Lengyel moves out of range of the leg kick from Nut Shot.
Lengyel throwing a counter right hand but Nut Shot manages to avoid it.
Nut Shot misses with a takedown attempt
and Lengyel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nut Shot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lengyel as he avoids it easily.
Lengyel is looking to counter punch.
Nut Shot misses with a takedown
and Lengyel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Felix Lengyel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Nut Shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nut Shot swings for the body but Lengyel moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Lengyel as Nut Shot shoots in.
Lengyel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lengyel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nut Shot. #T1#
Lengyel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nut Shot.
Nut Shot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lengyel moves away.
Lengyel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Nut Shot closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lengyel did well to prevent Nut Shot getting side control.
Nut Shot wants to control but Lengyel is keeping him busy.
Lengyel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nut Shot is working away from the top position though.
Nut Shot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lengyel keeps working.
Nut Shot is thwarting Lengyel's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Nut Shot wants to take a breather but Lengyel is having none of it. #SUB2#
Nut Shot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lengyel controlling the position for now.
Lengyel trying to control here.
Lengyel is looking for a sweep. Nut Shot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nut Shot is trying to control the action in half guard but Lengyel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nut Shot is looking to advance position but Lengyel won't allow it.
Nut Shot keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Nut Shot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3##SUB2#
Nut Shot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lengyel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lengyel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lengyel wants to get back to full guard but Nut Shot has passed into side control.
Nut Shot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lengyel keeps working. #SUB2#
Nut Shot has an Americana. Lengyel didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Nut Shot is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Nut Shot hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Maximus Nut Shot!
A relieved looking Maximus Nut Shot 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: Birth of a Warrior Round 3
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Nut Shot gets caught napping as Oh dives in and scores a takedown. Nut Shot manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Nut Shot is looking for a triangle but Oh pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Nut Shot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Nut Shot is tightening it up a little... Oh has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Oh reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Oh taps out! Nice BJJ there by Nut Shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maximus Nut Shot!
A relieved looking Maximus Nut Shot 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: Madness Fright Night 3
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Hiddens looks to throw the jab but Nut Shot is out of range.
Nut Shot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hiddens with a body shot.
Nut Shot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hiddens as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Hiddens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nut Shot fails with the takedown
and Hiddens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hiddens throws a shot from downtown. Nut Shot moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Hiddens misses.
Nut Shot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hiddens looks to land a right hand but Nut Shot moved out of range.
A nice side step and Nut Shot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nut Shot throws a body punch but Hiddens moves out of range.
Hiddens misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Nut Shot counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nut Shot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hiddens works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Hiddens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nut Shot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nut Shot trying to control but Hiddens is working from the bottom.
Nut Shot has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Elite MMA Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1##SUB#
Nut Shot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hiddens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nut Shot has managed to get both his arms back between Hiddens's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hiddens has his foot on Nut Shot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nut Shot works his way back into a safe position though.
Nut Shot looking to pass the guard.
Nut Shot is looking to work some ground and pound but Hiddens has wrist control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Hiddens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nut Shot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nut Shot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hiddens is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Nut Shot scores with a takedown into Hiddens's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hiddens holds on and takes a little breather.
Nut Shot slips nicely into half guard.
Hiddens is refusing to be controlled, as Nut Shot sits in half guard.
Hiddens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Hiddens controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nut Shot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hiddens defending well though.
Nut Shot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hiddens does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Nut Shot is trying for a kimura here. Hiddens looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nut Shot wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximus Nut Shot!
Our winner, Maximus Nut Shot, 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: Madness Insanity Vol 4
Date: Feb 10, 2021

#R1#
Muerte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muerte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nut Shot half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Nut Shot has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muerte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nut Shot misses with a looping left.
Muerte lands a slapping body shot.
Muerte tries to clinch but Nut Shot moves out of range. #CL2#
Muerte moves into the clinch successfully.
Muerte cracks Nut Shot with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nut Shot manages to pull guard.
Muerte trying to control but Nut Shot is working from the bottom.
Muerte throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nut Shot on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nut Shot tries to get out of the position.
Muerte wanted to stand there but Nut Shot had control of the position. #SUB#
Nut Shot looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Muerte is defending well. Nut Shot quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Muerte has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Nut Shot celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximus Nut Shot!
Maximus Nut Shot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Madness Insanity 1
Date: Jan 21, 2021

#R1#
Glover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glover definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Glover closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
so Nut Shot counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Nut Shot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nut Shot tries to free his leg and advance position but Glover is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Nut Shot drops back, looking for a kneebar! Glover looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Glover looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Glover! #REVR#
Nut Shot manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Nut Shot is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nut Shot is looking to advance position but Glover won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Nut Shot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Glover has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nut Shot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nut Shot is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Glover!
Nut Shot wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Nut Shot throws a sloppy strike and Glover uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Glover has ended up in Nut Shot's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Nut Shot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Glover defends it easily.#SUB2#
Glover is sitting in close to Nut Shot's body. Nut Shot has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Glover is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Glover is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nut Shot.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maximus Nut Shot!
After winning the bout, Maximus Nut Shot thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Anderson drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Nut Shot working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily. #SUB#
Nut Shot has his foot on Anderson 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Nut Shot keeps moving.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Anderson connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Anderson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nut Shot to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Anderson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nut Shot pulls down on the head and he's put Anderson to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maximus Nut Shot!
Maximus Nut Shot thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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