Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 371
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Novak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Novak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brillo scores with a nice head shot.
Novak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brillo.
And Novak counters with a quick kick to the body but Brillo blocks it.#TD#
Novak throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brillo was covering up waiting for the punch and Novak finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brillo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Novak works over Brillo with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Novak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brillo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Brillo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Brillo there.
Brillo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brillo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brillo passes to side control.
Brillo working the head and body with strikes.
Brillo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Brillo tries to score with some ground and pound. Novak controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Brillo lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Brillo throws an elbow but Novak slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novak takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brillo looks up at the clock and then as Novak takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brillo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brillo is working Novak over with some ground and pound from side control.
Brillo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Novak down.
Brillo is chipping away with strikes.
Brillo trying to control the position but Novak is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brillo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Novak down.
Brillo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Novak sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Brillo.#T3#
Brillo is chipping away with strikes.
Brillo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Brillo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Novak down.
Brillo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Brillo working the ground and pound but Novak is defending the strikes.
Brillo works to advance to full mount. Novak defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Brillo lands a couple of good shots and Novak has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Novak tries to escape the position.
Brillo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brillo somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Brillo throwing sloppy strikes.
Novak covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Novak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brillo on the ground.
Brillo scores with punches and elbows. #T4#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Brillo. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Brillo somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Brillo lands punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Brillo is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Novak with him. Novak is trying to defend but Brillo has an arm under the chin now! Novak grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Amarillo Brillo!

Event: DMMA 359 Kaengsaklek v Drake
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Brillo dives in and grabs Arnason's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arnason pushes down on Brillo's head and hops out.
Arnason gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brillo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arnason but Arnason pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brillo misses with a few strikes there.
Arnason leaves Brillo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jeremy Arnason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarillo Brillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brillo closes the distance and clinches up with Arnason, looking for a takedown. Brillo pushes Arnason against the cage but Arnason circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Arnason misses the target.
Brillo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arnason circles away.
It looked like Arnason wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brillo tries to clinch up
and Arnason counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Brillo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arnason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeremy Arnason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brillo misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Arnason counters with a crisp right hand that drops Brillo! Arnason lets Brillo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Brillo is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Amarillo Brillo has been cut.
Brillo misses with a low kick as Arnason jumps back.
Arnason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Amarillo Brillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brillo tries to clinch up
and Arnason scores with a counter punch that sends Brillo to the canvas! Arnason smells blood - he's punishing Brillo with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Brillo has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Arnason!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeremy Arnason thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RFL 9
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Huller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Huller looks to land a right hand but Brillo moved out of range.
Huller misses with an uppercut
and Brillo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brillo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brillo looks to land a right hand but Huller moved out of range.
Brillo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brillo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brillo loads up on a big right hand but Huller slips the punch.
Brillo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brillo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Huller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brillo.
Huller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brillo. Brillo obviously looking to wear him down. #TD#
Huller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huller drops an elbow to the side of Brillo's head.
Brillo is trying to get back to full guard.
Huller is trying to control. Brillo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Huller.
Brillo tries to roll over but Huller keeps him under control.#T1#
Brillo manages to get to full guard.
Huller lands a couple of elbows.
Huller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brillo's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Huller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brillo controls Huller momentarily but Huller frees himself.
Huller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Huller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brillo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Huller looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB#
Huller is looking for a triangle but Brillo pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brillo works over Huller with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Huller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brillo won't allow Huller to sweep him here. #SUB#
Huller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brillo cracks Huller with a solid left hand.
Brillo throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Huller is looking for a triangle but Brillo pushes his legs off easily.
Brillo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Huller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brillo defends well.#SUB#
Huller looking for a guillotine here but Brillo defends easily.
Brillo wants to control from the top but Huller keeps moving. #SUB#
Huller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brillo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brillo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Huller wants to sweep here but Brillo controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Huller is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Brillo frees his head nicely. Oh but Huller has switched to an armbar! Brillo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tom Huller!
Tom Huller 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: RFL 7 - Pack Followers
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Aydin stuns Brillo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brillo slips a straight right by Aydin.
Aydin misses with a wild body shot.
Aydin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harun Aydin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brillo moves forwards but Aydin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aydin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aydin slips under a jab from Brillo.
Aydin scores with a nice strike.
Brillo walks into a jab.
Aydin misses with a looping right.
Brillo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aydin throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aydin lands with an overhand left.
Aydin throws a hook but Brillo blocks it.
Brillo throws an overhand right that lands on Aydin's shoulder, as Aydin tries to avoid the shot.
Brillo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brillo walks into a left hand.
A jab from Aydin does it's job there.#ROC#Brillo is rocked!
Brillo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aydin.
Brillo cracks Aydin with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Aydin.
Brillo is still on wobbly legs! Can Aydin finish him?
Brillo misses with a wild body shot.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Aydin! Brillo is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harun Aydin!
A relieved looking Harun Aydin 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: RFL - Connected 4.1
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Brillo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aydin avoids it really well and circles away.
Aydin throws out a loose jab but Brillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brillo ducks under a wild hook from Aydin.
Aydin throws a big shot that misses.
Brillo is looking to clinch but Aydin is avoiding it.
Harun Aydin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brillo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Aydin rushes Brillo and presses him up against the cage.
Brillo wants a takedown but no success here.
Brillo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aydin after a bit of a struggle.
Harun Aydin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarillo Brillo.
Brillo fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Brillo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Aydin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Aydin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brillo's guard. Nice work there by Aydin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aydin looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Aydin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Brillo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Aydin 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.
Aydin wants to control from the top but Brillo keeps moving.
Aydin passes Brillo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aydin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Aydin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brillo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brillo and Aydin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T2##SUB#
Aydin is trying to get an arm triangle but Brillo is defending well.
Brillo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Aydin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aydin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Brillo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Brillo tries to hold on but Aydin postures up.#SUB#
Aydin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Brillo has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Aydin has hold of Brillo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brillo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Brillo is desperately trying to improve his position but Aydin has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Brillo tries to improve his position but Aydin has taken his back! Aydin has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Brillo tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Aydin pushes Brillo away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harun Aydin!
A very excited looking Harun Aydin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RFL 1 - A New Day
Date: Apr 13, 2024

Amarillo Brillo really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 160.4, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Aljosa Medeiros was cancelled.

Event: WVT 217: Anderson v Mathieu 2
Date: Jan 31, 2024

#R1#
Brillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kanaani moves away.
Kanaani half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kanaani fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brillo checks it well.
Kanaani throws a series of punches but Brillo moves out of range.
Brillo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kanaani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kanaani works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brillo misses with a straight right.
Kanaani throws a solid leg kick but Brillo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kanaani.#TD#
Kanaani shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brillo is controlling Kanaani's posture.
Kanaani cracks Brillo with a solid left hand.
Brillo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kanaani is one step ahead there.
Kanaani has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kanaani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kanaani postures up in Brillo's guard and throws a big left but Brillo blocks it. #T1#
Brillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brillo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Brillo thows a huge punch but Kanaani dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Brillo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kanaani controlling the position for now.
Kanaani is trying to stand.
Kanaani knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brillo on the ground.
Brillo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kanaani taking some punishment here, with Brillo in his half guard. #T2#
Brillo is keen to just control but Kanaani is a slippery customer.
Brillo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kanaani is looking to improve his position.
Brillo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kanaani moves into full guard.
Brillo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kanaani holds on and takes a little breather.
Kanaani keeping moving, preventing Brillo from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brillo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Brillo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brillo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brillo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kanaani's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brillo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kanaani looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brillo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kanaani wants to sweep here but Brillo controlling him for the moment.
Brillo throwing strikes from guard but Kanaani blocks nicely.
Brillo stops Kanaani from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brillo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kanaani seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brillo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Brillo throws a right hand that misses
and Kanaani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brillo checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Kanaani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brillo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kanaani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brillo looks to clinch
and Kanaani counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kanaani throws a series of punches but Brillo avoids them all with ease.
Brillo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kanaani does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kanaani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brillo.
Brillo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some wild striking there from Kanaani.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mehdi Kanaani dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kanaani misses with a looping right.
Brillo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brillo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kanaani pinned against the cage. Kanaani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brillo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kanaani counter with a right hand.
Kanaani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kanaani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brillo.
Kanaani misses with an uppercut. Brillo saw that one coming.
Brillo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kanaani moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanaani moves out of range as Brillo strikes.
Kanaani connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kanaani throws a hook but Brillo avoids it easily.#TD2#
Brillo gets the takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brillo cracks Kanaani with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Brillo working away.
Brillo landing strikes.
Brillo trying to control the action but Kanaani is working from the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kanaani pushes Brillo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brillo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
You can see the frustration on Kanaani's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES#
Kanaani throws Brillo to one side and escapes!
Kanaani jabs Brillo right on the nose. Brillo blinks but takes it well.
Kanaani looks to score with a jab to the body but Brillo is just out of range.
Mehdi Kanaani is winning the standup battle so far.
Kanaani tries a low kick but Brillo avoids it.
Kanaani connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brillo misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Brillo rushes Kanaani and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kanaani blocking some punches.
Brillo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brillo wants a takedown.
Mehdi Kanaani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarillo Brillo.
Kanaani tries to stall but Brillo uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
Kanaani is trying to stall.
Brillo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Kanaani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Kanaani misses.
Brillo tries to move into range but Kanaani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kanaani fails to land with a series of punches.
Brillo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brillo darts in looking for a takedown but Kanaani gets double underhooks and turns Brillo into the cage.
A big right from Kanaani misses. #TD#
Kanaani throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brillo was covering up waiting for the punch and Kanaani finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kanaani trying to control but Brillo is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kanaani stands up over Brillo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kanaani is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brillo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brillo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kanaani's guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kanaani looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brillo throws a big right hand that misses.
Brillo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kanaani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kanaani bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brillo's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mehdi Kanaani dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Brillo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kanaani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brillo wants to clinch.
Brillo misses with a two punch combination.
Brillo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kanaani is fending him off so far but Brillo persists. Nope, Kanaani circles away and we're back to standing.
Kanaani connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brillo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kanaani as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Kanaani does it's job there.
Brillo blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brillo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kanaani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mehdi Kanaani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarillo Brillo.
Kanaani darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Brillo's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Kanaani before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mehdi Kanaani!
A victorious Mehdi Kanaani thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 208: Matikainen v Jiang
Date: Jan 10, 2024

#R1#
Thrawn tries to clinch but Brillo moves out of range.
Brillo misses with a low kick.
Brillo tries for a takedown but Thrawn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brillo throws a chopping leg kick but Thrawn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thrawn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brillo takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Amarillo Brillo has been cut.#CL2#
Brillo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brillo blocks an elbow strike.
Brillo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thrawn after a bit of a struggle.
Thrawn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Thrawn has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Brillo has clasped his hands together around Thrawn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Brillo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Thrawn is trying to buck Brillo off.
Brillo scoring with punches from side control.
Thrawn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brillo on the ground.
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!
An elbow from Brillo crashes against the mat.
Thrawn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brillo is controlling him well.
Thrawn stops Brillo from passing to mount. #T1#
Brillo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Thrawn is avoiding damage well.
Brillo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Brillo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Brillo 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.
Brillo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thrawn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Brillo crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brillo lands some shots froms side control.
Brillo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Thrawn is trying to control Brillo's posture but Brillo avoids it. #SUB2#
Brillo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thrawn regains half guard, as Brillo was trying to land strikes. #T2#
Thrawn desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Brillo is looking for a kimura here.
Brillo thows a huge punch but Thrawn dodges it nicely.
Brillo throwing shots but Thrawn is blocking nicely.
Brillo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thrawn wants to improve his position but Brillo is controlling well. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brillo thows a huge punch but Thrawn dodges it nicely.
Brillo is pressing down on Thrawn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thrawn is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Brillo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thrawn is just riding it out for now. Brillo eventually gives up the hold.
Thrawn taking some punishment here, with Brillo in his half guard.
Brillo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brillo drops an elbow to the side of Thrawn's head.
Brillo trying to control from half guard but Thrawn is working away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thrawn has hold of Brillo's hands but Brillo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brillo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brillo working Thrawn over with strikes.
Brillo working Thrawn over with strikes.
Brillo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brillo lands with a punch from half guard.
Thrawn is looking for a sweep. Brillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brillo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brillo thows a huge punch but Thrawn dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brillo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brillo winds up and cracks Thrawn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thrawn wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brillo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amarillo Brillo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amarillo Brillo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Thrawn clinches up against the cage.
Thrawn blocking some punches.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Brillo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Thrawn scores a nice knee to the body.
Thrawn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thrawn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brillo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thrawn connects with a knee to the head.
Thrawn connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thrawn obliges.
Thrawn missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Thrawn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrawn scores a nice knee to the body.
Thrawn trying to land knees to the body.
Thrawn scores a nice knee to the body.
Thrawn lands a knee to the body.
Thrawn struggles to land a body shot inside as Brillo controls his hands.
Thrawn lands an elbow that stopped Brillo in his tracks for a moment.
Thrawn lands a knee to the body.
Thrawn lands a nice elbow.
Brillo is breathing heavily.
Thrawn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brillo's elbow.
Thrawn crunches a lovely knee into Brillo's ribcage.#T1#
Thrawn lands a right hand.
Thrawn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Grand Admiral Thrawn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thrawn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brillo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brillo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thrawn after a bit of a struggle.
Thrawn lands a body punch.
Thrawn can't find room to land a body shot as Brillo controls the action.
Thrawn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thrawn landing knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Thrawn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brillo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thrawn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brillo's elbow.
Brillo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thrawn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brillo's defenses.
Thrawn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrawn lands a knee to the body.
Brillo takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Thrawn connects with a knee to the head.
Thrawn lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Thrawn.
Thrawn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thrawn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thrawn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brillo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thrawn with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thrawn.
Brillo takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thrawn.
Thrawn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thrawn lands with a left to the head.
Thrawn misses with a knee to the head.
Thrawn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brillo blocks it with crossed arms.
Thrawn digs a right hand underneath Brillo's ribcage. Brillo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thrawn with a knee to the head.
Thrawn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thrawn.
Thrawn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brillo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Thrawn landing knees to the body.
Thrawn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brillo backwards.
Thrawn landing knees to the body.
Thrawn connects with a knee to the head.
Thrawn prevents the takedown attempt.
Grand Admiral Thrawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarillo Brillo.
Thrawn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thrawn lands a hook that snaps the head of Brillo backwards.
Thrawn with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thrawn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thrawn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thrawn lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brillo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thrawn prevents it.
Brillo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thrawn scores with a shot to the side of Brillo's head.
Brillo tries for a takedown. No joy. #T4#
Thrawn lands a good knee to the midsection. Brillo won't want to take too many of those.
Thrawn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thrawn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thrawn obliges.
Thrawn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thrawn lands a shot to the body.
Thrawn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brillo backwards.
Thrawn with a knee to the head.
Thrawn throws an elbow but it misses.
Thrawn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brillo is looking for a takedown.
Thrawn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thrawn tries to work over Brillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thrawn tries to work over Brillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brillo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thrawn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brillo can turn it around.
Thrawn prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thrawn.
Brillo takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grand Admiral Thrawn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Amarillo Brillo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A combination from Thrawn does no damage.
Thrawn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brillo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Brillo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thrawn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Thrawn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brillo wants a takedown.
Thrawn tries to land knees in the clinch but Brillo avoids the damage to the body.
Brillo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thrawn is defending well.
Brillo tries to work over Thrawn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brillo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thrawn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Grand Admiral Thrawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarillo Brillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrawn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thrawn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brillo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thrawn working Brillo over with knees to the body.
Thrawn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brillo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brillo takes a knee right on the jaw! #T1#
Thrawn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brillo backwards.
Thrawn landing knees to the head.
Brillo is trying to break free.
A short right from Thrawn.
Thrawn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brillo or not.
Thrawn landing knees to the head.
Thrawn lands a knee to the body.
Thrawn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brillo looking for a takedown.
Thrawn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brillo backwards.
Thrawn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brillo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thrawn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thrawn landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrawn lands a nice knee to the body.
Thrawn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrawn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brillo. #T2#
Thrawn lands a good knee to the midsection. Brillo won't want to take too many of those.
Brillo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thrawn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thrawn tries to clinch but Brillo is having none of it.
Brillo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrawn.
Brillo shoots in and drives through. Thrawn sprawls well.
Grand Admiral Thrawn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrawn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thrawn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brillo can do to turn this around?
Thrawn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brillo shoots in for a takedown but Thrawn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thrawn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brillo swats away the attempt to clinch by Thrawn.
Thrawn takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Thrawn scores with a head kick. #CL#
Thrawn has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Brillo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Thrawn manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Thrawn lands a nice knee to the body.
Thrawn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrawn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brillo's elbow.
Thrawn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thrawn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brillo's face.
Thrawn lands an elbow just above Brillo 's eye.
Thrawn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thrawn.
Thrawn working Brillo over with knees to the body.
Thrawn cracks Brillo with a nice body shot.
Thrawn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thrawn lands a knee to the head. #T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brillo.
Brillo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thrawn scores with a knee to the head. #ROC#Brillo is rocked!
Thrawn lands a nice shot to the body.
Brillo is still on wobbly legs! Can Thrawn finish him?
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thrawn obliges.
Nice elbow from Thrawn.
Thrawn landing knees to the head.
Thrawn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brillo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thrawn lands an elbow inside.
Brillo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thrawn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brillo tries for a takedown but Thrawn manages to get underhooks.
Thrawn lands a nice elbow.
Thrawn landing knees to the head.
Brillo goes for a takedown attempt but Thrawn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thrawn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thrawn throws a head kick that half lands.
Brillo misses the shot to the body.
Brillo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thrawn.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grand Admiral Thrawn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thrawn 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:26
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grand Admiral Thrawn!
Grand Admiral Thrawn opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: WVT 197: Dracul v Minoru
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1#
Murphy lands a head kick! #CUT#It looks like Amarillo Brillo has been cut.
A head kick misses from Murphy. #CL#
Murphy has Brillo up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Brillo is blocking nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Murphy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brillo tries to stall but Murphy uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #TD2#
Brillo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The strikes coming from Brillo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Brillo working the strikes but Murphy uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Brillo looks to land a strike but Murphy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brillo throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
Brillo throws a big elbow that misses.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brillo is one step ahead there.
Brillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murphy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Murphy controlling the position.
Brillo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brillo works over Murphy with some ground and pound from guard.
Brillo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brillo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brillo landing some decent shots from guard.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
Brillo is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Brillo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Brillo postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brillo.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murphy controlling Brillo's posture.
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Murphy gets a double leg takedown into Brillo's guard.#SUB2#
Brillo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Murphy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brillo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Murphy trying to move into half guard but instead Brillo has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murphy is pulling down on Brillo's head to control his posture.
Brillo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brillo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Murphy has control of Brillo's left arm, preventing Brillo from doing any damage.
Brillo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Brillo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brillo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murphy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brillo throws a strike but Murphy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Murphy distracts Brillo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brillo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murphy is in close to Brillo's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Brillo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murphy lands a couple of elbows.
Murphy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Brillo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Paddy Murphy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Amarillo Brillo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Brillo is blocking nicely.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Brillo's head.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
Brillo tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Brillo avoids the damage to the body.
Murphy is struggling to control the position.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Brillo is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brillo's defenses.
Brillo leaning against his opponent.
Murphy lands an elbow inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Brillo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Brillo tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Brillo drops back down to his feet.
Paddy Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarillo Brillo.
Brillo is breathing heavily.
Brillo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brillo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brillo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murphy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brillo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murphy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brillo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brillo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Paddy Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws a head kick that half lands.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Murphy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Murphy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Murphy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Murphy trying to control the position but Brillo is working away.
Brillo is looking for a sweep.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brillo can do to turn this around?#T2#
Murphy lands some shots froms side control.
Paddy Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy lands a few punches from side control.
Murphy working the body and head with strikes.
Murphy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC#Brillo is rocked!
Brillo is looking to regain half guard here but Murphy keeps moving and retains side control.
Brillo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Murphy is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Murphy working Brillo over with strikes here.
Brillo is still in real trouble! Can Murphy finish him?
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Murphy! Brillo is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paddy Murphy!
Paddy Murphy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 190: Logan v Assndrop
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1##TD#
Sanchez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brillo's half guard.
Brillo wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Brillo is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.
Brillo won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Sanchez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sanchez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brillo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Brillo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brillo lands with a few short shots to the body.
Brillo moves into full guard.
Sanchez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Sanchez stands and throws Brillo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brillo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sanchez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Brillo!
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brillo is looking to escape. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanchez tries to control but Brillo wriggling away. #SUB#
Sanchez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Brillo is on top in guard.
Brillo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brillo landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Brillo connects with a couple of short punches.
Brillo scoring with some ground and pound.
Brillo preventing the sweep.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brillo wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Sanchez moves into full mount! Brillo won't be happy about that!
Brillo 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.
Sanchez looking to control but Brillo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Brillo tries to reverse the position but Sanchez maintains control.
Sanchez looking to control but Brillo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brillo is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Sanchez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brillo to the mat! Brillo manages to get full guard.
Sanchez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez is pushing down on Brillo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brillo is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sanchez prevents Brillo from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Brillo defending well.
Sanchez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sanchez trying to control but Brillo is having none of it. #T1#
Brillo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sanchez works his way into side control.
Sanchez laying and praying for a moment but Brillo takes advantage and regains half guard.
Brillo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sanchez jumps into side control!
Brillo is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Brillo is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Brillo can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brillo keeps working.
Sanchez works to advance to full mount. Brillo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Sanchez goes for an armbar but Brillo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Brillo. #SUB#
Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Brillo distracts Sanchez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Brillo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brillo defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brillo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brillo stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Brillo works over Sanchez with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brillo defends it easily.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brillo wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez trying to control the position. #T4##SUB#
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brillo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brillo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brillo lands a couple of digs.
Brillo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brillo landing with the ground and pound.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Brillo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brillo is working Sanchez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jesus Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A combination from Brillo does no damage. #TD#
Sanchez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brillo is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Brillo is working from the bottom.
Sanchez tries to move to mount but Brillo blocks the move with his legs.
Brillo sneaks back into half guard.
Brillo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez advances to half guard.
Sanchez is trying to control. Brillo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brillo can do to turn this around?#T1#
Brillo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Brillo defending well. #SUB#
Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brillo is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold.
Brillo tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Brillo wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez is looking to pass Brillo's guard but actually Brillo recovers to full guard.
Amarillo Brillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
Sanchez advances position into side control!
Brillo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brillo is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Brillo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sanchez is not content to let Brillo control the position.#T3#
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Brillo has control of the leg.
Sanchez taking some punishment here, with Brillo in his half guard.
Brillo is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Brillo there.
Brillo is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanchez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brillo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez keeping hold of Brillo's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brillo lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Brillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brillo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jesus Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brillo connects with a couple of short punches.
Brillo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brillo is working Sanchez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brillo chips away with some ground and pound.
Brillo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brillo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brillo scoring with some ground and pound.
Jesus Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brillo cracks Sanchez with a solid left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amarillo Brillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanchez 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WVT 177: Anderson v Seanoa
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1##TD#
Voin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brillo on his heels. He'll look to pass Brillo's guard now, I'm sure.
Brillo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brillo wants to improve his position but instead Voin has moved into half guard.
Brillo moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Brillo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Voin has picked Brillo up and slammed him! Brillo can't keep hold of the triangle and Voin manages to pass to side control!
Brillo is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brillo being controlled for a moment.
Voin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Voin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brillo for as long as he can get away with.
Brillo is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brillo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Voin working away.
Voin just content to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Voin.
Brillo is looking to reverse the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Brillo darts in looking for a takedown but Voin gets double underhooks and turns Brillo into the cage. #TD#
Voin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brillo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Voin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Brillo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Voin is working away from the top position though.
Voin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brillo!
We've been hearing good reports from Voin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Brillo is working to get back to half guard.
Brillo keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brillo looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zima Voin dominated that round.
That's time! Voin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Brillo lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD#
Voin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brillo seems a little lost for a moment, as Voin dominates the positioning.
Brillo tries to bench press Voin off him but Voin keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Brillo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voin continues to hold on tight.#T1#
Brillo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Voin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Brillo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Brillo tries to buck Voin off but Voin is having none of it.
Voin takes a little break here. Brillo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Voin moves into the clinch.
Brillo blocks a body shot from Voin.
Brillo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Voin pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Brillo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brillo tries to pull guard but Voin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Brillo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Voin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brillo to the mat. Brillo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Voin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brillo working a defensive guard but Voin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Brillo is breathing heavily.
Brillo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brillo trying to remain calm as Voin controls from the top position.#T3#
Voin working away.
Brillo is trying to improve his position.
Voin controls the position.
Brillo tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
You can see the frustration on Brillo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Voin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Voin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brillo can do to turn this around?
Voin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Voin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voin content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zima Voin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Brillo ducks under a wild hook from Voin.
Brillo's corner calls for a 1-2. Brillo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Voin tries to clinch but Brillo is having none of it.
Voin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brillo.
A slow jab from Brillo misses its intended target.
Voin attempts a counter takedown but Brillo avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Voin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brillo swats away the attempt to clinch by Voin.
Brillo with the counter takedown but Voin avoids it easily.
Voin tries to close the distance and clinch but Brillo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Voin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brillo, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Voin lands a takedown into guard.
Voin is pushing down on Brillo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brillo is fighting to maintain full guard but Voin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Voin works his way into full mount! #T1#
Voin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brillo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Brillo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Voin controls the position.
Brillo tries to break free.
Amarillo Brillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Voin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Brillo.
Brillo tries to escape but Voin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Brillo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Voin keeps control of the position easily here as Brillo tries to buck him off.
Brillo is in bad spot here. #T3#
Voin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Brillo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Voin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Brillo's body. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voin continues to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zima Voin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Voin, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zima Voin!
Zima Voin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 172: Vargas v Railio 3
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Brillo tries to work over Thrawn's front leg with a kick but Thrawn checks it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brillo or perhaps it was just good defense by Thrawn, which made it look bad.
Thrawn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Thrawn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thrawn looking to throw knees to the head but Brillo is blocking nicely.
Thrawn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Amarillo Brillo has been cut.
Brillo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thrawn misses with a body punch.
Thrawn is leaning against Brillo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thrawn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brillo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brillo is breathing heavily.
Thrawn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brillo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thrawn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brillo's elbow.
Thrawn connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrawn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thrawn crunches a lovely knee into Brillo's ribcage.
Thrawn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brillo's face.
Thrawn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thrawn landing knees to the body. #T1#
Thrawn misses with a knee to the head.
Thrawn told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Thrawn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brillo's elbow.
Thrawn lands a body shot.
A knee to the head by Thrawn.
Thrawn looking to throw knees to the head but Brillo is blocking nicely.
Thrawn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thrawn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brillo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brillo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thrawn is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amarillo Brillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrawn tries to land a knee to the head but Brillo blocks with his arms.
Brillo jumps guard but Thrawn stands there with Brillo around his waist. Brillo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thrawn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brillo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thrawn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thrawn missing with knees to the body.
I was talking to Brillo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thrawn crunches a lovely knee into Brillo's ribcage.
Thrawn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thrawn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thrawn misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrawn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brillo tries for a takedown but Thrawn manages to get underhooks.
Thrawn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brillo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brillo managing to block the knees to the body from Thrawn.
Thrawn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brillo avoids it.
Thrawn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brillo's defenses.
Thrawn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brillo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brillo has Thrawn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thrawn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thrawn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thrawn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thrawn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brillo.
A short right from Thrawn.
Thrawn is working Brillo over against the cage.
Thrawn tries to land knees in the clinch but Brillo avoids the damage to the body.
Thrawn landing knees to the head.
Thrawn connects with a knee to the head.
Brillo is trying to pull guard but Thrawn has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Brillo wants to take the fight to the mat but Thrawn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brillo wants a takedown but no success here.
Thrawn tries to throw a body punch but Brillo avoids it by throwing Thrawn back against the cage.
Thrawn lands a damaging elbow.
Thrawn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thrawn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brillo backwards.
Thrawn struggles to land a body shot inside as Brillo controls his hands.
Thrawn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thrawn misses with a body punch.
Thrawn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thrawn with a knee to the head.
Thrawn keeps control of Brillo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thrawn connects with a knee to the head. #ROC2#Brillo is rocked!
Thrawn lands a big knee! That's hurt Brillo! Oh, he's all over the place! Thrawn lands another knee that sends Brillo to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grand Admiral Thrawn!
A pretty intense looking Grand Admiral Thrawn took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: WVT 155: Ihantala v Biscuit
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Brillo lands with a kick to the temple. Ross shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brillo lands a glancing blow to the side of Ross's head.
Ross ducks right into an uppercut from Brillo.
Brillo lands a jab to the nose.
Brillo throws a one two combo.
Brillo lands with a straight right. Ross didn't see that one coming.
Brillo connects with an inside leg kick.
Ross closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brillo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ross at a distance. #TD2#
Ross gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brillo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Brillo throws a strike but Ross rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Brillo looking for a sweep. Not yet Brillo, not yet.
Brillo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ross postures up.
Brillo throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB#
Ross drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brillo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ross has Brillo in his guard.#REVB#
Brillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brillo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Brillo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Ross working for a triangle but Brillo defends it easily.
Brillo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brillo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brillo wants to control from the top but Ross keeps moving. #SUB2#
Brillo drops back looking for a leg! Ross is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ross manages to kick Brillo off! Brillo jumps back into Ross's guard.
Brillo throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brillo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brillo working some strikes from top position.
Brillo landing with the ground and pound.
Brillo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brillo with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Brillo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ross is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brillo, into his guard. #REVR#
Ross has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4##SUB2#
Brillo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ross is aware though and is defending well.
Brillo has control of Ross's left arm, preventing Ross from doing any damage. #SUB#
Ross drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brillo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brillo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brillo! #REVB#
Brillo is working Ross over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amarillo Brillo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Brillo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brillo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Amarillo Brillo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brillo throws a strike aimed at the side of Ross's head but Ross avoids it well.
Brillo working the head and body with strikes.
Brillo lands a nice forearm strike.
Brillo is putting a hurting on Ross here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ross takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ross takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC2#Ross is rocked!
Ross is looking for a sweep.
Brillo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brillo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ross's legs. #T1#
Brillo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oh Ross is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brillo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ross to see if he's OK.
Brillo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2#
Brillo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ross has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brillo is putting a hurting on Ross here, landing some big shots from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brillo lands a strong strike to the head of Ross. That's dazed him! Brillo looking to finish here. Ross is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Brillo lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amarillo Brillo!

Event: WVT 146: Sector v Simon
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Brillo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brillo avoids the head kick by Murphy. #TD#
Brillo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Murphy kicks off Brillo and gets to his feet.
Brillo misses with a right hand
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Brillo is predictable there #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brillo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brillo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murphy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Brillo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murphy is looking to work some ground and pound but Brillo has wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
Murphy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brillo's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brillo.
Brillo throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Brillo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murphy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brillo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murphy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murphy with the inside leg kick.
Brillo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2##TD2#
Murphy shoots in and bounces Brillo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brillo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Murphy lands a couple of elbows.
Brillo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Murphy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Murphy trying to control but Brillo is working from the bottom.
Brillo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Murphy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brillo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murphy.
Murphy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murphy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Murphy postures up in Brillo's guard and throws a big left but Brillo blocks it.
Brillo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there.
Murphy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Brillo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murphy throws a big right hand that misses.
Murphy looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murphy throws a head kick that half lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy Murphy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Brillo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murphy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brillo checks it well.
Brillo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Murphy takes a swing at Brillo's ribcage but misses.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brillo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murphy connects with a leg kick.
Brillo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brillo swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Murphy.
Brillo tries to buck Murphy off but Murphy is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Brillo is not content to let Murphy control the position. #SUB2#
Murphy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brillo tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brillo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Murphy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Murphy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Brillo actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Murphy connects with a nice short shot to Brillo's temple.
Brillo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Murphy 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. #T3#
Murphy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Brillo is working away.
Brillo is looking to improve his position.
Murphy is thwarting Brillo's attempts to control the position.
Murphy 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. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murphy uses his free foot to push down on Brillo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brillo.
Murphy dominating with strikes here.
Brillo is bucking up trying to escape but Murphy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brillo wants to control but Murphy is having none of it.
Brillo regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy slips a nice elbow through Brillo's hands, connecting with Brillo's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Brillo gets tackled into the cage by Murphy. Murphy maintains the clinch.
Brillo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brillo missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Murphy.
Brillo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brillo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murphy after a bit of a struggle.
Brillo is working for takedown but Murphy is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amarillo Brillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy is pressed up against the cage. Brillo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murphy down to the mat. Murphy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Brillo takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Amarillo Brillo has been cut.
Murphy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Murphy connects with a knee to the head.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brillo backwards.
Murphy lands a damaging elbow. #ROC2#Brillo is rocked!
Murphy lands a damaging elbow.
Oh Brillo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Murphy working the clinch nicely. Brillo is working for position but Murphy cracks him with a big knee to the head! Brillo crumples up against the cage and Murphy lands two more shots before the ref can save Brillo! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Paddy Murphy!
A very excited looking Paddy Murphy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WVT 129: Vargas v Young
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
A combination from Redman does no damage.
Brillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redman throws a good cross that connects.
Brillo throws out a loose jab but Redman uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Brillo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Redman on his heels. He'll look to pass Redman's guard now, I'm sure.
Redman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brillo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brillo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brillo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Redman looking for a sweep. Not yet Redman, not yet.
Brillo postures up in Redman's guard and throws a big left but Redman blocks it.
Brillo wants to control from the top but Redman keeps moving.
Brillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brillo throws an elbow that misses. Redman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brillo's guard. Nice move by Redman!#REVB##T1#
Redman looking to pass the guard.
Brillo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brillo trying to keep a closed guard but Redman is proving a slippery customer.
I've been told that Redman has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Redman throws an elbow that misses. Brillo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Redman's guard. Nice move by Brillo!#REVR#
Redman has control of Brillo's left arm, preventing Brillo from doing any damage.
Brillo trying to control but Redman is working from the bottom.
Brillo is in close to Redman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Redman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Brillo connects with a couple of short punches.
Redman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brillo.
Brillo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Redman's head.
Redman trying to control the position.
Brillo is looking to work some ground and pound but Redman has wrist control.
Brillo throws a big right hand that misses.
Brillo is looking to work some ground and pound but Redman has wrist control.
Brillo lands a couple of digs.
Redman seems keen to control Brillo's posture.
Brillo throwing strikes from guard but Redman blocks nicely. #T3#
Brillo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brillo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brillo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Redman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brillo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Redman's head.
Redman pulls Brillo in close to prevent any damage.
Brillo throwing strikes from guard but Redman blocks nicely.
Brillo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Brillo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Redman working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brillo postures up in Redman's guard and throws a big left but Redman blocks it.
Brillo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brillo throws a big elbow that misses.
Brillo postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Redman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Redman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Redman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brillo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Scrap Squad, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Brillo is looking to reverse the position.
Brillo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amarillo Brillo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Redman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Brillo rushes Redman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brillo is trying to drag Redman to the mat but Redman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brillo can't get the takedown.
Brillo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amarillo Brillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brillo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Redman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Redman stops a takedown attempt from Brillo.
Brillo tries to score a body lock takedown but Redman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Redman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman is working Brillo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Brillo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Redman is aware though and is defending well.
Redman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Redman is working Brillo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Redman lands a couple of elbows.
Brillo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Redman lands a couple of digs.
Redman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brillo looking to control.
Redman lands a couple of elbows.
Redman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brillo keeping moving, preventing Redman from controlling successfully.
Redman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Redman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Redman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brillo keeping full guard, as Redman tries to pass.
Redman landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Redman avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Redman chips away with some ground and pound.
Redman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Redman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Redman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Redman wants to control from the top but Brillo keeps moving.
Brillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brillo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Brillo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Redman's head.
Brillo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Redman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Brillo trying to control here.
Redman wants to free his trapped foot but Brillo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brillo is looking to control Redman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brillo avoid being mounted?
Brillo tries to get to full guard but Redman has control of the leg.
Brillo has hold of Redman's hands but Redman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Redman trying to mount his opponent but Brillo defends it.
Redman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Brillo is trying is best to control the position here.
Redman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brillo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redman slips a nice elbow through Brillo's hands, connecting with Brillo's forehead.
Redman lands strikes from half guard.
Brillo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brillo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brillo trying to control the position.
Brillo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redman trying to control the position from guard on top but Brillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Redman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Brillo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Redman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Redman gets a double leg takedown into Brillo's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Redman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Redman is in close to Brillo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Redman won't allow Brillo to sweep him here.
Brillo controls Redman momentarily but Redman frees himself.
Redman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Brillo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Redman is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Redman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Redman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Redman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Redman wants to control from the top but Brillo keeps moving. #T1#
Redman works over Brillo with some ground and pound from guard.
Brillo controls Redman momentarily but Redman frees himself.
Redman wants to control from the top but Brillo keeps moving.
Redman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Redman landing some decent shots from guard.
Redman landing some decent shots from guard.
Brillo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Redman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Redman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Redman landing with the ground and pound.
Redman cracks Brillo with a solid left hand.
Brillo keeping moving, preventing Redman from controlling successfully.
Brillo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redman is one step ahead there.
Redman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Redman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Redman with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Brillo working a defensive guard but Redman passes into half guard.
Brillo is not content to let Redman control the position.
Brillo is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redman working over Brillo with some ground and pound. Brillo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Redman not doing much here.
Brillo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Redman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Redman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Redman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brillo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brillo wants to improve his position but Redman is controlling well. #T4#
Brillo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Redman lands a nice short elbow.
Redman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Redman working Brillo over with strikes.
Redman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Redman is looking to stall here but Brillo recovers full guard.
Redman trying to control but Brillo is working from the bottom.
Redman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Brillo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Redman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Redman cracks Brillo with a solid left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stu Redman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Redman 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stu Redman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Stu Redman thanked Stoner's Killer Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: RISE 172
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Blood throws a body shot but no joy.
Blood cracks Brillo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Blood clinches with his opponent.
Brillo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Blood on the inside.
Brillo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blood prevents it.
Brillo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blood fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Raining Blood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarillo Brillo.#CL#
Blood clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brillo takes an elbow to the temple.
Brillo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brillo avoids the elbow strike from Blood, against the cage. #TD2#
Brillo jumps guard.
Blood tries to stand but Brillo is controlling from the bottom.
Blood has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Blood trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Blood preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brillo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Blood won't allow Brillo to sweep him here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brillo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Blood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brillo.
Brillo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blood's head.
Brillo thows a huge punch but Blood dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Brillo is working for a kimura but Blood is defending it quite comfortably.
Brillo prevents Blood from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Brillo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brillo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brillo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brillo is nestled in close to Blood, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blood is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brillo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brillo stops Blood from getting back to his feet.
Blood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brillo.
Brillo slips a nice elbow through Blood's hands, connecting with Blood's forehead.
Brillo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Blood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brillo.
Blood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brillo on the ground.
Brillo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brillo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brillo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brillo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Brillo there.
Blood on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blood tries to get out of the position.
Brillo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blood's head.
Brillo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brillo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Brillo has control of Blood's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Blood regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amarillo Brillo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Brillo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blood defends it nicely.
Blood throws a head kick that misses.
Brillo swings for the body but Blood moves out of range.
We've been told by Blood's head coaches at The Devilâ€™s Playground that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brillo connects with a solid leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Blood. Those never looked like landing.
Blood goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brillo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blood is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Raining Blood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarillo Brillo.
Blood gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brillo is looking for a takedown.
Blood lands with a right to the head.
Brillo prevents a body shot from Blood. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blood.
Brillo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brillo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brillo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blood seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brillo can turn it around.
Blood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brillo wants to get back to striking at distance but Blood won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Blood.
Raining Blood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brillo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blood pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brillo misses with an uppercut
and Blood counters with a nice uppercut.
Blood stuffs the takedown attempt from Brillo. Brillo gets slowly back to his feet.
Brillo is breathing heavily.
Blood just misses with a punch to the body.
Blood backing away here, and Brillo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Blood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brillo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A left and a right from Blood both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Brillo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brillo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brillo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blood is defending well.#T2#
Blood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brillo takes a shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blood. #CUT#It looks like Amarillo Brillo has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blood.
Brillo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blood fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Blood misses with a head kick.
Brillo dives in for a single leg takedown but Blood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blood moves out of range of the strikes.
Blood thuds his right hand into Brillo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Blood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brillo is working for takedown but Blood is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blood lands with a right to the head.
Blood scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Blood.
Brillo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blood gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Blood lands an elbow that stopped Brillo in his tracks for a moment.
Blood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brillo avoids a wild elbow strike from Blood.
Blood lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blood scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Brillo is rocked!
Blood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brillo backwards.
Brillo is still on wobbly legs! Can Blood finish him?
Blood lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blood.
Blood is pressed up against the cage. Brillo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blood down to the mat. Blood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brillo gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Blood gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Brillo is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raining Blood!
During a confident post fight interview, Raining Blood thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 160
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Brillo avoids the head kick by Greatrix.
Brillo connects with a jab.#CL#
Greatrix gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Greatrix prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Brillo is trying to trip Greatrix. He has hold of a leg but Greatrix is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brillo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Greatrix pulls Brillo in close to prevent any damage.
Brillo postures up in Greatrix's guard and throws a big left but Greatrix blocks it.
Brillo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greatrix seems keen to control Brillo's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brillo scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Greatrix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brillo is one step ahead there.
Brillo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Greatrix seems keen to control Brillo's posture.
Greatrix continues to stall.
Brillo is working Greatrix over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Greatrix pulls Brillo in to control the position.
Brillo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greatrix controlling the position.
Greatrix bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brillo's guard. #REVR#
Greatrix tries to free his leg and advance position but Brillo is retaining full guard.
Brillo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Greatrix controls the pace.
Brillo has a closed guard, preventing Greatrix from standing up. #T2#
Greatrix is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brillo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Greatrix manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Greatrix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brillo is one step ahead there. #T3#
Greatrix is pulling down on Brillo's head to control his posture.
Brillo throws a big elbow that misses.
Brillo is in close to Greatrix's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brillo connects with a couple of short punches.
Greatrix controlling the position.
Brillo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Greatrix's head.
Greatrix is adopting a defensive guard.
Brillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greatrix works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greatrix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Greatrix pulls Brillo in to control the position. #T4#
Greatrix wants to sweep but no luck.
Greatrix is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Greatrix working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brillo.
Greatrix is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Brillo landing small, sideways elbows.
Greatrix stalling.
Brillo wants to improve his position but Greatrix is controlling well.
Greatrix controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brillo is looking to improve his position.
Brillo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amarillo Brillo 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#
Brillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greatrix.#CL2#
Brillo moves into the clinch.
Greatrix swings wildly with an uppercut but Brillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brillo wants a takedown.
Greatrix is leaning against Brillo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Greatrix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brillo.
Brillo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greatrix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Greatrix misses with the head strike.
Greatrix prevents a body shot from Brillo.
Greatrix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greatrix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greatrix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brillo backwards.
Greatrix tries to work over Brillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greatrix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brillo.
Homer Greatrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarillo Brillo.
Greatrix lands with a right to the head.
Greatrix tries to throw a body punch but Brillo avoids it by throwing Greatrix back against the cage. #T1#
Brillo tries for a takedown but Greatrix manages to get underhooks.
Brillo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Greatrix prevents it.
Brillo looking for a takedown.
Brillo is breathing heavily.
Greatrix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brillo backwards.
Greatrix lands a hook that snaps the head of Brillo backwards.
Brillo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Greatrix lands with a left to the head.
Brillo is trying to drag Greatrix to the mat but Greatrix just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greatrix.
Greatrix stops a takedown attempt from Brillo.
Brillo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brillo tries to throw a body punch but Greatrix avoids it by throwing Brillo back against the cage.
Greatrix stops a takedown attempt from Brillo.
Greatrix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greatrix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Greatrix.
A right hand to the body from Greatrix.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greatrix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Greatrix scores with a shoulder strike.
Greatrix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brillo's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Greatrix.
Greatrix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brillo can do to turn this around?
A short right from Greatrix.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greatrix.
Greatrix throws a punch but it's blocked by Brillo.
A short uppercut from Greatrix.
Greatrix lands a hook that snaps the head of Brillo backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Greatrix.
Greatrix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brillo backwards.
Greatrix lands a body punch in the clinch.
Greatrix lands with a right to the head.
Greatrix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brillo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Greatrix seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brillo can turn it around.
Greatrix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brillos head.
Greatrix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Greatrix.
Greatrix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brillos head.
Greatrix lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Brillo is rocked!
Greatrix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brillo is still on wobbly legs! Can Greatrix finish him?
Brillo wants a takedown but no success here.
Good body shot from Greatrix.
Still in the clinch, Greatrix scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Greatrix scores with a shoulder strike.
Greatrix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Greatrix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Greatrix lands a big right hand that drops Brillo! The killer instinct kicks in and Greatrix finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Greatrix!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Homer Greatrix!

Event: RISE 149
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Brillo looks to land a left hand but Mesquita moved out of range nicely.
Brillo throws out a loose jab but Mesquita uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Mesquita clinches. #TD2#
Mesquita lands a takedown into guard.
Brillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brillo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mesquita lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brillo has momentary wrist control but Mesquita slips an elbow through the middle.
Mesquita working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brillo's head.
Mesquita content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mesquita scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brillo keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mesquita lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mesquita wanted to stand there but Brillo had control of the position. #T1#
Mesquita stays in close to Brillo's body and controls the position.
Mesquita keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brillo's head.#SUB#
Brillo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brillo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mesquita slips nicely into half guard.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brillo keeps working.
Mesquita takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mesquita connects with a nice short shot to Brillo's temple.
Brillo gets full guard.
Mesquita trying to control but Brillo is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mesquita landing some decent shots from guard.
Mesquita is in close to Brillo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mesquita scoring with some ground and pound.
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Brillo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mesquita is aware though and is defending well.
Mesquita is working Brillo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mesquita controlling from the top position.
Brillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mesquita keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brillo's head.
Mesquita trying to control but Brillo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Mesquita pushing down on Brillo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mesquita lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mesquita working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brillo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mesquita working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brillo's head.
Mesquita distracts Brillo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mesquita landing with the ground and pound.
Mesquita postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mesquita scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Mesquita trying to control but Brillo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brillo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita trying to control but Brillo is working from the bottom.
Mesquita advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Mesquita is working to tighten his grip on Brillo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Brillo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mesquita is really squeezing tight and eventually Brillo passes out! Mesquita breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexander Mesquita!

Event: RISE 142
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1#
Brillo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Ahearn as Brillo shoots in.
Brillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahearn.
Brillo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ahearn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brillo thinking.
Tobias Ahearn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarillo Brillo.
Ahearn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brillo lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brillo scores with the left hand. Ahearn knows he should have avoided that one.
Brillo takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#It looks like Amarillo Brillo has been cut.#CL2#
Brillo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brillo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ahearn is defending well.
Brillo can't get the takedown.
Ahearn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Brillo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ahearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahearn lands with a left to the head.
Ahearn prevents a body shot from Brillo.
Brillo tries to throw a body punch but Ahearn avoids it by throwing Brillo back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahearn.
Brillo blocking some punches.
Ahearn lands a nice shot to the body.
Ahearn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brillo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brillo looks winded!
Ahearn lands with a right to the head.
Ahearn working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahearn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brillo blocks an uppercut.
Brillo takes a shot to the head.
Ahearn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Ahearn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brillo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ahearn has a couple of punches blocked by Brillo.
Ahearn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahearn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Brillo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ahearn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brillos head.
Ahearn lands an uppercut.
Ahearn lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Ahearn.
A short body shot lands from Ahearn as the two fighters clinch.
Ahearn lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Brillo is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahearn.
Brillo is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahearn finish him?
Ahearn throws a head punch that misses.
Ahearn pushes Brillo against the cage. Ahearn is working some dirty boxing. Ahearn pushes off with a quick right hook! Brillo goes down! Brillo tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ahearn moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Ahearn!

Event: RISE 128
Date: Dec 23, 2022

#R1#
Brillo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brillo wants to clinch up but Peramaki keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Peramaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peramaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Peramaki jumps into guard, dragging Brillo to the mat.
Brillo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brillo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brillo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peramaki's head.
Brillo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Peramaki is looking for a triangle but Brillo pushes his legs off easily.
Brillo postures up in Peramaki's guard and throws a big left but Peramaki blocks it. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brillo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brillo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brillo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brillo distracts Peramaki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Peramaki is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Brillo has his hands clasped together but Peramaki extends and breaks Brillo's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Peramaki.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kimmo Peramaki!

Event: RISE 118
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
No joy there for Hakansson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hakansson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brillo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brillo dives in and grabs Hakansson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hakansson pushes down on Brillo's head and hops out.
Hakansson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brillo.
Hakansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brillo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hakansson circles away.
Amarillo Brillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brillo lands a nice hook to Hakansson's body. Hakansson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakansson throws a looping overhand right but Brillo ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brillo misses with a left hand
enabling Hakansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hakansson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Brillo drives through with a takedown into Hakansson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hakansson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hakansson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hakansson has his hands on Brillo's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Brillo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brillo landing some decent shots from guard.
Hakansson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brillo is one step ahead there.
Brillo throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hakansson looking for a guillotine here but Brillo defends easily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hakansson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hakansson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brillo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brillo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hakansson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Hakansson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brillo defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brillo prevents Hakansson from getting back to his feet.
Brillo lands a couple of digs.
Brillo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Hakansson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brillo.
Brillo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Hakansson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brillo defends well.
Brillo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brillo postures up in Hakansson's guard and throws a big left but Hakansson blocks it.
Brillo works over Hakansson with some ground and pound from guard.
Brillo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hakansson's head.
Brillo trying to control but Hakansson is working from the bottom.
Brillo throwing strikes from guard but Hakansson blocks nicely.
Brillo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Brillo scoring with some ground and pound.
Hakansson controlling Brillo's posture.
Brillo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Brillo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brillo stands up over Hakansson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brillo scoring with some ground and pound.
Brillo working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hakansson wants to stand up but Brillo is controlling him.
Brillo is working Hakansson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hakansson controls Brillo momentarily but Brillo frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amarillo Brillo dominated that round.
That's time! Brillo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A jab from Hakansson misses.
A combination from Hakansson does no damage. #CL#
Brillo takes the fight into the clinch.
Hakansson is trying to break the clinch but Brillo is controlling him.
Hakansson prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Hakansson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Brillo moves into the clinch.
Hakansson is trying to break the clinch but Brillo is controlling him.#TD#
Brillo successfully pulls guard.
Brillo wants to sweep here but Hakansson controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakansson trying to control but Brillo is working from the bottom.
Hakansson won't allow Brillo to sweep him here. #T1#
Brillo is working hard here to advance position.
Hakansson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Hakansson is working for a kimura but Brillo is defending it quite comfortably.
Brillo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Brillo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hakansson defends it easily.#SUB2#
Hakansson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brillo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hakansson, into his guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Hakansson working for a triangle but Brillo defends it easily.
Brillo won't allow Hakansson to sweep him here.
Brillo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hakansson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brillo connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Brillo won't allow Hakansson to get back to his feet.
Hakansson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hakansson can do to turn this around?
Brillo cracks Hakansson with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Hakansson has his foot on Brillo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brillo works his way back into a safe position though.
Brillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hakansson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brillo scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hakansson has his foot on Brillo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brillo works his way back into a safe position though.
Brillo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brillo landing some decent shots from guard.
Brillo is working Hakansson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Hakansson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brillo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brillo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hakansson's head.#T4#
Brillo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brillo trying to control but Hakansson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hakansson has his foot on Brillo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brillo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Hakansson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brillo trying to control but Hakansson is working from the bottom.
Brillo connects with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brillo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hakansson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amarillo Brillo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Brillo dives in and grabs Hakansson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hakansson pushes down on Brillo's head and hops out.
Hakansson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hakansson wants it to stay on the feet.
Hakansson misses with a two punch combination.
Hakansson leaves Brillo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hakansson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amarillo Brillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brillo lands a jab to the head.
Hakansson throws a shot from downtown. Brillo moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Brillo closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakansson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brillo has him pressed against the cage.
Hakansson prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Brillo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hakansson is trying to buck Brillo off.#T1#
Brillo is chipping away with strikes.
Brillo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hakansson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hakansson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Brillo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Hakansson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brillo pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Brillo 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.
Hakansson trying to control but Brillo postures up.
Brillo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Brillo seems to be working for a kimura but Hakansson defends the submission attempt.
Brillo prevents Hakansson from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brillo connects with a nice short shot to Hakansson's temple.
Hakansson is looking to control Brillo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hakansson avoid being mounted?
Amarillo Brillo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Brillo working Hakansson over with strikes.
Brillo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Brillo 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.
Hakansson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brillo scoring with some ground and pound.
Hakansson is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Brillo stops Hakansson from standing up.
Brillo connects with a couple of short punches.
Brillo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brillo stands up over Hakansson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hakansson has his hands on Brillo's head, controlling the position.
Brillo wants to control from the top but Hakansson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hakansson pulls Brillo in close to prevent any damage.
Jack Hakansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Hakansson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brillo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brillo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amarillo Brillo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brillo, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amarillo Brillo!

Event: RISE 109: Soto v Lee
Date: Oct 21, 2022

#R1#
Greatrix lands a glancing blow to the side of Brillo's head.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Greatrix has knocked Brillo down with a huge combo! Greatrix steps away and waves a wobbly Brillo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Brillo is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Amarillo Brillo has been cut.
Brillo staying out of range there.
Oh Brillo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greatrix misses with a left hand #TD#
and Brillo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Greatrix won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greatrix is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brillo seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Brillo has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Greatrix is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Brillo yanks on the arm and Greatrix is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Brillo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amarillo Brillo!

Event: RISE 102: McVicker v Green
Date: Sep 25, 2022

#R1#
Babcock keeps the fight on the outside.
Babcock fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Babcock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Babcock stalling in the clinch.
Brillo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Babcock prevents it.
Babcock tries to work over Brillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Brillo is trying to trip Babcock. He has hold of a leg but Babcock is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brillo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Brillo throws an elbow that misses. Babcock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brillo's guard. Nice move by Babcock!#REVR#
Brillo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Babcock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brillo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock lands a couple of digs.
Babcock won't allow Brillo to sweep him here.
Babcock stands and throws Brillo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brillo is trying to control Babcock's posture but Babcock avoids it. #T1#
Brillo is trying to escape the position but Babcock is controlling the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Babcock.
Brillo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Babcock wants to get back to full guard.
Brillo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Babcock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brillo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brillo prevents Babcock from improving his position.
Brillo is nestled in close to Babcock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brillo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Babcock wants to improve his position but Brillo is controlling well.
Brillo throwing shots but Babcock is blocking nicely. #T2#
Babcock is pressing down on Brillo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brillo being controlled here momentarily.
Babcock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babcock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brillo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Brillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brillo wants to sweep here but Babcock controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Brillo working for a triangle but Babcock defends it easily. #T3##SUB#
Babcock drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Babcock as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Brillo screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Babcock! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jim Babcock!
A very excited looking Jim Babcock made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RISE 92: Mesquita v Dlask
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brillo is defended easily by Longabaugh.#CL2#
Brillo has Longabaugh up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Brillo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Longabaugh clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brillo struggling to land strikes to the head as Longabaugh covers up.
Can Longabaugh hold on?! Brillo is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Longabaugh has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Brillo.
Longabaugh manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Longabaugh.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brillo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Longabaugh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brillo is in close to Longabaugh's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Brillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Longabaugh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Longabaugh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Longabaugh tries to get out of the position.
Brillo throwing strikes but missing.
Brillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Longabaugh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Longabaugh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brillo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brillo trying to control but Longabaugh is working from the bottom.
Brillo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brillo distracts Longabaugh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Longabaugh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Longabaugh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Longabaugh pulls Brillo in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brillo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Longabaugh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Longabaugh thuds his right hand into Brillo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brillo looks to land a left hand but Longabaugh moved out of range nicely.
Longabaugh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longabaugh lands a nice hook to Brillo's body. Brillo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Longabaugh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brillo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Longabaugh swings for the body but Brillo moves out of range.
Longabaugh lands with an uppercut that bounces Brillo off the cage and back into range.#T3##TD2#
Brillo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brillo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Longabaugh's head.
Brillo with the ground and pound but Longabaugh uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Longabaugh keeping moving, preventing Brillo from controlling successfully.
Brillo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Longabaugh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brillo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Longabaugh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brillo. #T4#
Longabaugh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brillo chips away with some ground and pound.
Brillo landing some decent shots from guard.
Longabaugh wants to stand up but Brillo is controlling him.
Brillo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Longabaugh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brillo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brillo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Longabaugh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brillo.
Brillo postures up in Longabaugh's guard and throws a big left but Longabaugh blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Amarillo Brillo 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#
Longabaugh lands a glancing blow to the side of Brillo's head.
Longabaugh loads up on a big right hand but Brillo slips the punch.
Brillo feints the counter takedown.
Longabaugh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brillo shoots in for a takedown but Longabaugh shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brillo or perhaps it was just good defense by Longabaugh, which made it look bad.
Brillo tries to move into range but Longabaugh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Longabaugh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Longabaugh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Longabaugh misses its target.
Longabaugh scores with a jab to the head.
Longabaugh throws a hook but Brillo blocks it.
Longabaugh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Longabaugh throws a hook but Brillo avoids it easily.
Longabaugh scores with a hook.
Longabaugh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brillo.
Brillo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Longabaugh keeps the fight on the outside.
Brillo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brillo throws a looping overhand right but Longabaugh ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Brillo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is winning the standup battle so far.
Brillo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarillo Brillo.#CL#
Longabaugh rushes Brillo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Longabaugh lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Longabaugh.
Brillo is breathing heavily.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Longabaugh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Longabaugh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brillos head.
Longabaugh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Longabaugh - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Longabaugh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longabaugh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Longabaugh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Longabaugh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Longabaugh. #T2#
A short uppercut from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Brillo is rocked!
A short right from Longabaugh.
Brillo is still on wobbly legs! Can Longabaugh finish him?
Longabaugh lands a big right hand that drops Brillo! The killer instinct kicks in and Longabaugh finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Longabaugh!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
Our winner, Harry Alonzo Longabaugh, 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: RISE Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Brillo. That's going to slow Mesquita down.
Brillo tries to clinch but Mesquita moves out of range.
A slow jab from Brillo misses its intended target. #TD2#
Mesquita closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mesquita is thwarting Brillo's attempts to control the position.
Brillo is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Brillo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mesquita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brillo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita throwing shots but Brillo is blocking nicely.
Mesquita landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura here.
Brillo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brillo sees it coming and defends easily.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brillo keeps working.
Brillo wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mesquita is keen to just control but Brillo is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brillo has hold of Mesquita's hands but Mesquita slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brillo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mesquita lands with a punch from half guard.
Mesquita is trying to control. Brillo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mesquita lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Mesquita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mesquita scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mesquita lands a nice short elbow.
Brillo wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well. #T3#
Brillo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mesquita scoring with some ground and pound.
Mesquita stands up over Brillo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#Brillo is rocked!
Brillo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Brillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh Brillo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mesquita gets to his feet and stands over Brillo, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Brillo felt that one! Mesquita unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Brillo from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Mesquita!

Event: RISE X27
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Peramaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Peramaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Brillo.
Peramaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Brillo controls his hands. #TD2#
Peramaki jumps guard.
Brillo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brillo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peramaki's head.
Peramaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brillo connects with a couple of short punches.
Brillo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brillo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brillo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peramaki's head.#SUB2#
Brillo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brillo with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Brillo scoring with some ground and pound.
Brillo wants to control from the top but Peramaki keeps moving.
Brillo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brillo throws a big elbow that misses.
Brillo chips away with some ground and pound.
Brillo works over Peramaki with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Peramaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brillo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brillo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Peramaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brillo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Peramaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brillo defends well.
Brillo chips away with some ground and pound.
Brillo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Peramaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brillo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brillo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking for a guillotine here but Brillo defends easily.
Brillo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peramaki's head.#T3##SUB2#
Peramaki working for a triangle but Brillo defends it easily. #SUB2#
Peramaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brillo defends it easily.#SUB2#
Brillo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peramaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brillo has managed to get both his arms back between Peramaki's legs - danger averted.
Brillo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brillo with a nice head shot there.
Brillo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brillo chips away with some ground and pound.#T4##SUB2#
Peramaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brillo defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brillo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brillo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brillo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for a guillotine here but Brillo defends easily. #SUB2#
Peramaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brillo defends it easily.
Brillo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peramaki's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amarillo Brillo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Brillo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Peramaki is looking for a sweep.
Brillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peramaki can do to turn this around?
Brillo scores with punches from side control.
Peramaki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brillo's best efforts.
Brillo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brillo lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brillo lands with a punch from half guard.
Brillo drops an elbow to the side of Peramaki's head. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brillo working Peramaki over with strikes. #T1#
Brillo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Peramaki wants to improve his position but Brillo is controlling well.
Brillo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Peramaki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Peramaki actively working from the bottom here.
Brillo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brillo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Peramaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brillo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Peramaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brillo pulls his head out easily.
Brillo trying to mount his opponent but Peramaki defends it.
Brillo 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.
Ground and pound from Brillo.
Brillo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brillo drops an elbow to the side of Peramaki's head. #ROC#Peramaki is rocked!#T3#
Peramaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brillo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Peramaki is still in real trouble! Can Brillo finish him?
Brillo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peramaki's head.
Peramaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Brillo working some strikes from top position.
Brillo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Peramaki has momentary wrist control but Brillo slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brillo trying to control but Peramaki is working from the bottom.
Brillo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Peramaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brillo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Brillo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brillo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brillo landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Peramaki working for a triangle but Brillo defends it easily.
Peramaki is breathing heavily.
Brillo landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amarillo Brillo dominated that second round.
That's time! Brillo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Peramaki is looking to clinch but Brillo is avoiding it. #CL2#
Peramaki clinches with his opponent.
Peramaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brillo backwards. #TD2#
Peramaki jumps into guard, dragging Brillo to the mat.
Brillo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brillo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brillo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Brillo avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Peramaki is looking to cinch up a triangle. Brillo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Peramaki's body to avoid the submission. Peramaki has instead reached around Brillo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Peramaki arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kimmo Peramaki!

Event: AWC 2022 - Quarter Finals C
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1##TD#
Brillo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep.
Brillo looks up at the clock and then as Sonnen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brillo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sonnen stops Brillo from passing to mount.
Brillo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Brillo looks up at the clock and then as Sonnen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brillo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sonnen is looking to reverse the position.
Brillo working the ground and pound.
Sonnen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brillo is working Sonnen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Brillo cracks Sonnen with a big right hand but Sonnen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Brillo is working Sonnen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Brillo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sonnen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brillo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brillo cracks Sonnen with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Brillo lands some shots froms side control.
Brillo grinds an elbow into Sonnen's temple.
Sonnen is looking to regain half guard here but Brillo keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Brillo is working to tighten his grip on Sonnen's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Sonnen has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Brillo is really squeezing tight and eventually Sonnen passes out! Brillo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Amarillo Brillo!

Event: RISE 58: Svyatogor v Kozlow
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Seventeen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brillo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seventeen tries to clinch but Brillo moves out of range.
Brillo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Seventeen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Seventeen slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Brillo successfully pulls guard.
Seventeen stopping the sweep attempt from Brillo.#SUB#
Brillo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Seventeen doesn't defend quickly enough and Brillo has managed to lock this one up! Can Seventeen escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Brillo on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Amarillo Brillo!

Event: NRC 15
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Brillo moves into range and clinches up with Gomes.
Brillo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gomes fails to land.
Gomes misses with a punch on the inside.
Brillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gomes misses with a punch to the body.
Brillo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gomes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Gomes successfully pulls guard.
Brillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brillo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brillo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gomes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brillo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gomes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is trying to control the position but Brillo postures up.
Gomes trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Gomes has his foot on Brillo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brillo works his way back into a safe position though.
Brillo won't allow Gomes to sweep him here. #T1#
Brillo lands a couple of digs.
Brillo postures up.
Brillo throws an elbow that misses. Gomes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brillo's guard. Nice move by Gomes!#REVR#
Gomes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gomes postures up in Brillo's guard and throws a big left but Brillo blocks it.
Brillo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gomes.
Gomes is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Brillo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Brillo wants to sweep here but Gomes controlling him for the moment.
Gomes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gomes throwing strikes from guard but Brillo blocks nicely.
Brillo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gomes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brillo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gomes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brillo is trying to control the position but Gomes postures up.
Brillo has momentary wrist control but Gomes slips an elbow through the middle.
Gomes landing with the ground and pound.
Gomes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gomes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gomes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brillo keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Gomes connects with a couple of short punches.
Gomes lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gomes lands a couple of elbows.
Gomes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brillo's head.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Brillo keeps moving. #T3#
Gomes stands up over Brillo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gomes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gomes lands a couple of elbows.
Brillo looking for a sweep. Not yet Brillo, not yet.
Gomes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brillo's head.
Gomes working some strikes from top position.
Brillo throws a couple of heel strikes.
Brillo controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself.
Gomes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brillo's head.
Gomes forces his way into half guard.
Brillo wants to get back to full guard.
Brillo is in trouble now - Gomes has advanced to mount!
Gomes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brillo hang on?#T4#
Brillo is working to get back to half guard.
Gomes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomes has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brillo's face.
Brillo tries to reverse the position but Gomes maintains control.
Gomes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brillo can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Gomes working for a submission but Brillo is keeping him at bay.
Gomes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brillo tries to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.
Gomes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gomes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
BOOM! Gomes connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Brillo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes with good strikes from the mount here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael Gomes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Brillo clinches up with Gomes and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Brillo is trying to trip Gomes. He has hold of a leg but Gomes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brillo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Brillo lands a couple of elbows.
Brillo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brillo postures up and lands a big shot to Gomes's brow.
Brillo throwing strikes but missing.
Gomes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brillo postures up.
Raphael Gomes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brillo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Gomes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gomes works over Brillo with some ground and pound from guard.
Brillo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there. #T1#
Gomes is in close to Brillo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brillo is trying to keep Gomes in close. #SUB2#
Brillo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gomes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gomes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brillo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Brillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brillo wants to improve his position but instead Gomes has moved into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Gomes is looking for a kimura but Brillo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomes to get the leverage. #SUB#
Gomes in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Brillo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gomes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raphael Gomes!
During a confident post fight interview, Raphael Gomes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NRC 13
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Brillo instigates a clinch.
Brillo tries a body shot but Zues blocks it.
Brillo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zues just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zues stops a takedown attempt from Brillo.
Brillo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brillo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hey Zues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarillo Brillo.
Brillo tries to score a body lock takedown but Zues shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brillo misses with a body punch.
Zues wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brillo has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Zues has clasped his hands together around Brillo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Zues fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Zues stands up and beckons Brillo to his feet.
Brillo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zues sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brillo somewhat.
Zues displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brillo throws out the jab. #CL#
Zues has closed the distance and engaged Brillo in a clinch. #T1#
Zues is trying to break free.
Brillo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zues gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zues is trying to force a seperation but Brillo has the dominant position.
Come on Zues - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brillo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zues walks away with a smile on his face. Brillo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zues with a hook.
Zues bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brillo's head backwards.
Zues fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zues darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zues throws a series of strikes that have Brillo backpedaling.
Zues lands a lovely overhand right.
Brillo looks to land a right hand but Zues moved out of range.
Brillo tries to move into range but Zues moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zues fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brillo is out of range.
Amarillo Brillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Zues is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good shot there by Zues.#CL#
Zues drives through and clinches with Brillo against the cage.
Zues has had enough of the clinch but Brillo keeps him there for the moment.
Brillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brillo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zues fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zues looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brillo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brillo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zues paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Brillo tries to sprawl but Zues drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zues sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brillo defending well though.
Zues throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brillo to regain full guard.
Zues throws a big right hand that misses.
Zues postures up in Brillo's guard and throws a big left but Brillo blocks it.
Brillo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brillo keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Zues throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brillo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brillo lands a decent shot there.
Zues wants to stand but Brillo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zues wants to control from the top but Brillo keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zues preventing the sweep.
Zues has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brillo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Zues in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zues throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brillo can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Brillo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brillo controls Zues momentarily but Zues frees himself. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zues working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zues is looking to work some ground and pound but Brillo has wrist control.
Brillo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Brillo slips a nice elbow through Zues's hands, connecting with Zues's forehead.
Brillo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Brillo.
Brillo drops an elbow to the side of Zues's head.
Brillo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brillo working over Zues with some ground and pound. Zues looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brillo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zues is looking to improve his position.
Zues gets full guard.
Zues pulls Brillo in to control the position.
Zues is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brillo is in close to Zues's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hey Zues dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zues lands a lovely overhand right.
Brillo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zues as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Brillo moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Zues.
Brillo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zues pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zues can't break the clinch.
Zues wants to get back to striking at distance but Brillo won't allow it.
Brillo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hey Zues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarillo Brillo.
Zues working hard to break the clinch.
Brillo jumps guard but Zues stands there with Brillo around his waist. Brillo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zues is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brillo tries to score a body lock takedown but Zues shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Zues is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Brillo can't fight it off and eventually Zues manages to take the fight to the floor. Brillo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zues preventing the sweep. #T1#
Brillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zues throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brillo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Brillo is nestled in close to Zues, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zues tries to roll over but Brillo keeps him under control.
Zues is trying to stand up here but Brillo is controlling him well.
Zues misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Brillo prevents Zues from standing back up.
Brillo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brillo is keen to just control but Zues is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zues pushes Brillo off looking to stand but Brillo dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brillo lands a nice short elbow.
Zues has hold of Brillo's hands but Brillo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Brillo stops Zues from getting back to his feet.
Zues trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hey Zues overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brillo is nestled in close to Zues, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zues is trying to get back to full guard.
Brillo winds up and cracks Zues with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brillo working Zues over with strikes.
Brillo working over Zues with some ground and pound. Zues looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zues is trying to stand up here but Brillo is controlling him well.
Brillo wants to control but Zues is keeping him busy.
Zues wants to get back to his feet.
Brillo wants to control but Zues is keeping him busy. #ES#
Zues pushes Brillo off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Brillo has managed to clinch.
Zues tries to break the clinch but Brillo is controlling the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zues. #T3#
Brillo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brillo goes for a takedown attempt but Zues pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brillo shoots in for a takedown but Zues shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Zues closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brillo is trying to improve his position.
Brillo is breathing heavily.
Brillo dodges the ground and pound from Zues.
Zues in side control, throwing shots but Brillo defends.
Brillo dodges the ground and pound from Zues.
Zues throws a strike aimed at the side of Brillo's head but Brillo avoids it well.
Zues tries to score with some ground and pound. Brillo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Brillo is trying to improve his position.
Zues knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brillo on the ground.
Brillo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brillo taking some punishment here, with Zues in his half guard. #T4#
Zues throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brillo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brillo.
Zues working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Brillo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zues defends well.
Brillo tries to strike from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zues accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brillo keeping moving, preventing Zues from controlling successfully.
Brillo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zues trying to control here.
Brillo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hey Zues will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Zues swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brillo.#TD2#
Brillo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zues sprawls well initially but Brillo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brillo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zues is pressing down on Brillo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zues looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brillo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zues trying to control the position.
Zues wants to stand up but Brillo is controlling him.
Brillo is in close to Zues's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brillo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brillo won't allow Zues to get back to his feet.
Brillo is working Zues over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brillo postures up and lands a big shot to Zues's brow. #ROC2#Zues is rocked!
Brillo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Zues is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brillo gets to his feet and stands over Zues, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Zues felt that one! Brillo unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Zues from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amarillo Brillo!

Event: NRC Fight Night 3
Date: Feb 02, 2022

#R1#
Brillo with a poor takedown
and Brillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brillo closes the distance but Cherry moves to the side
and Brillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brillo thows a leg kick but Cherry checks it
and Cherry counters with a series of strikes. Brillo will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Brillo closes the distance and clinches.
Brillo tries for a takedown but Cherry manages to get underhooks.
Brillo is trying to pull guard but Cherry turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amarillo Brillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brillo has a couple of punches blocked by Cherry.
Brillo is trying to drag Cherry to the mat but Cherry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brillo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Brillo gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Brillo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cherry on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brillo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brillo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cherry's head.
Cherry on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brillo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cherry has hold of Brillo's hands but Brillo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cherry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brillo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brillo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brillo thows a huge punch but Cherry dodges it nicely.
Brillo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brillo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brillo lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Brillo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brillo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brillo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Brillo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cherry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brillo.
Brillo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cherry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brillo lands strikes from half guard.
Brillo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brillo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brillo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Brillo lands with a punch from half guard.
Cherry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brillo.
Brillo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brillo working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Brillo.
Cherry blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brillo.
Cherry has hold of Brillo's hands but Brillo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cherry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brillo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brillo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brillo trying to mount his opponent but Cherry defends it.
Brillo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brillo lands a nice short elbow.
Brillo is nestled in close to Cherry, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Cherry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brillo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brillo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brillo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cherry wants to get back to his feet.
Brillo slips a nice elbow through Cherry's hands, connecting with Cherry's forehead.
Brillo slips a nice elbow through Cherry's hands, connecting with Cherry's forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brillo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brillo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brillo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brillo 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amarillo Brillo 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#
Brillo shoots in but no luck this time.
Brillo throws out a loose jab but Cherry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brillo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cherry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Brillo moves into the clinch.
Brillo has Cherry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cherry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brillo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cherry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amarillo Brillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brillo tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Brillo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brillo drops an elbow to the side of Cherry's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cherry is trying to stand back up but Brillo is controlling him
Brillo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cherry wants to get back to his feet.
Brillo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cherry can do to turn this around?#T1#
Brillo throwing shots but Cherry is blocking nicely.
Brillo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Brillo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cherry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brillo.
Brillo lands strikes from half guard.
Cherry blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brillo.
Brillo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brillo working the head and body with strikes.
Cherry tries to kick Brillo off but Brillo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cherry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brillo scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Brillo slips a nice elbow through Cherry's hands, connecting with Cherry's forehead.
Brillo wants to take a breather but Cherry is having none of it.
Brillo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brillo throwing shots but Cherry is blocking nicely.
Brillo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cherry with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brillo 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cherry can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brillo working over Cherry with some ground and pound. Cherry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brillo lands a nice short elbow.
Brillo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cherry is trying to stand.
Cherry on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brillo working over Cherry with some ground and pound. Cherry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brillo 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. #T3#
Brillo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brillo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cherry taking some punishment here, with Brillo in his half guard.
Brillo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brillo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brillo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brillo is controlling the pace.
Brillo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brillo working Cherry over with strikes. #T4#
Brillo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Brillo there.
Brillo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Brillo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cherry hang on?
Brillo landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brillo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brillo dominating with strikes here.
Brillo lands with some strikes.
Cherry in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Cherry that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Brillo breaks from Cherry's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#Cherry is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amarillo Brillo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Brillo shoots in and bounces Cherry off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brillo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brillo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brillo with a nice head shot there.
Brillo lands a couple of digs.
Brillo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brillo postures up and lands a big shot to Cherry's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brillo 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.
Brillo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Brillo is working Cherry over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brillo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brillo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brillo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cherry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brillo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brillo lands a couple of elbows.
Brillo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cherry's head.
Brillo cracks Cherry with a solid left hand.
Cherry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cherry has momentary wrist control but Brillo slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Brillo drops back looking for a leg! Cherry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cherry manages to kick Brillo off! Brillo jumps back into Cherry's guard.
Brillo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Brillo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cherry is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brillo is controlling him.
Brillo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brillo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brillo is in close to Cherry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brillo works over Cherry with some ground and pound from guard.
Brillo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brillo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brillo lands a couple of elbows.
Brillo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brillo stops Cherry from standing up. #T3#
Brillo wants to control from the top but Cherry keeps moving.
Brillo distracts Cherry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brillo passes Cherry's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brillo is nestled in close to Cherry, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brillo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cherry with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brillo stops Cherry from getting back to his feet.
Brillo is trying to control the action in half guard but Cherry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Brillo.
Brillo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Brillo there.
Brillo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Brillo drops an elbow to the side of Cherry's head.
Brillo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cherry taking some punishment here, with Brillo in his half guard.
Cherry is still in real trouble! Can Brillo finish him?
Brillo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brillo lands with a punch from half guard.
Brillo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brillo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cherry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brillo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brillo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brillo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amarillo Brillo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brillo, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amarillo Brillo!

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