Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1110 Luuk v Sean
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Deane drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Jones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Deane has passed into half guard!
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deane.
Deane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Deane working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jones is not content to let Deane control the position.
Deane is stalling here. Jones is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Deane seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jones has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jones wants to control but Deane is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Deane is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
Deane is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Jones up.
Deane misses with punches from the back.
Deane is landing with strikes from the back.
Jones covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Deane lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jones's head.#T2#
Deane is landing with strikes from the back.
Deane misses with punches from the back.
Jones has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Deane.
Deane struggling to land strikes to the head as Jones covers up.
Deane throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deane punches Jones on the ear.
Deane lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jones's head.
A lull in the action here.
Jones covers up after that shot from Deane.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Deane wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Deane scores with strikes from the back.
Jones covering up well under a series of strikes from Deane. #T3#
Deane lands shots to the head and Jones turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Deane!
A relieved looking Calvin Deane thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#1101 Katsu v Richard
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Clappertron.
Deane walks into a straight right hand from Clappertron.#CUT2#It looks like Calvin Deane has been cut.
Deane misses with a straight left.
Deane throws a body punch but Clappertron moves out of range.
Clappertron looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Deane shoots in but no luck this time.
Clappertron staying out of range there.
Clappertron is looking for the big counter here.
Deane looks to throw the jab but Clappertron is out of range.
Clappertron throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Deane colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Clappertron as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Deane is left battered and dazed whilst Clappertron and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randal Clappertron!
During a confident post fight interview, Randal Clappertron thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#1094 Cleever v Ritori
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
A slow jab from Deane misses its intended target.
Deane throws out a powerful jab.
Deane looks to throw the jab but Ferguson is out of range.
Ferguson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferguson counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Deane has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Khabib Ferguson!
After the fight, Khabib Ferguson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GAMMA#1086 Bond v Matthew
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Young looks to land a left hand but Deane moved out of range nicely.
Deane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Deane dives in and grabs Young's left leg, looking for a takedown. Young pushes down on Deane's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Deane is defended easily by Young.#CL#
Deane clinches up against the cage.
Young throws a knee to the head but misses.
Deane leaning against his opponent.
I was talking to Deane's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Deane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Deane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young misses with an elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Young.
Deane throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
Deane misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Deane throws a knee to the head but misses.
Deane has Young pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Young manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Young prevents a body shot from Deane.
Stalling in the clinch from Young.
Young leaning his opponent against the cage.
Young is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Deane tries to circle away but Young has him pinned against the cage.
Young lands a nice uppercut.
Young stalling. #KD2#
Young drops Deane with a big knee straight up the middle! Deane is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Deane is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Calvin Deane has been cut.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Oh Deane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deane wants to clinch.
Deane seems to have got his legs back now.
Young misses the jab.
Young works Deane's body with a nice hook.
Deane is 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!
Young lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Deane slips a jab from Young.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deane appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Young looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Deane slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Deane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Young lands with a nice body punch.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Deane feinted with a counter takedown.
Young takes a swing at Deane's ribcage but misses.
Young ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Deane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
Young takes a swing at Deane's ribcage but misses.
Young throws an off balance right hand
enabling Deane to counter with a crisp jab.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deane.
Young cracks a nice hook into Deane's ribs.
Deane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deane is looking to counter punch.
Deane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab. #T3#
Young moves into range and connects with a jab.
Young throws a body shot but no joy.
Deane moves in looking to clinch but Young pushes him off.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deane missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Deane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Deane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
BOOM! Young lands a beautiful left hook that drops Deane. Deane tries to recover but Young is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Deane lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryder Young!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ryder Young thanked Action Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GAMMA#1081 Zweihander v Deane
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Deane.
A little feinted left hand from Zweihander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zweihander slips under a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zweihander darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Calvin Deane has been cut.
Deane misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Zweihander counters with a crisp one two that drops Deane! Zweihander thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Deane to his feet! Deane is in big trouble!#ROC#Deane is rocked!
Zweihander slaps away a takedown attempt from Deane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Deane is still on wobbly legs! Can Zweihander finish him?
Deane swings widly with a right hand
and Zweihander counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Deane out cold! What a finish! Zweihander is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

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

Event: GAMMA#1074 Calvin v Wang
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Deane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jang Jai.
Deane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jang Jai misses with a right hand
and Jang Jai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Jang Jai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Deane misses.
Jang Jai throws a hook to the side of Deane's head but Deane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deane is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Deane looking to score a takedown here. Jang Jai is defending well but Deane drives through and ends up in Jang Jai's guard.
Jang Jai wants to stand up but Deane is controlling him.
Deane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deane landing some decent shots from guard.
Deane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jang Jai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jang Jai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Deane 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.#T1#
Deane trying to control but Jang Jai is working from the bottom.
Jang Jai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jang Jai wants to stand and escape but Deane is having none of it.
Deane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but Jang Jai has wrist control.
Jang Jai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deane lands a couple of elbows.
Deane throwing strikes from guard but Jang Jai blocks nicely.
Deane trying to control the position from guard on top but Jang Jai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deane distracts Jang Jai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Deane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Deane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but Jang Jai has wrist control.
Deane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jang Jai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jang Jai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Deane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Deane connects with a couple of short punches.
Jang Jai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Deane throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing that Deane has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jang Jai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deane wants to control from the top but Jang Jai keeps moving. #T3#
Deane postures up in Jang Jai's guard and throws a big left but Jang Jai blocks it.
Deane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deane trying to control the position from guard on top but Jang Jai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jang Jai's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Deane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Deane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Deane drops an elbow to the side of Jang Jai's head.
Deane scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Deane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jang Jai defending well though.
Jang Jai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Deane scores with a couple of nice shots.
Deane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jang Jai's head. #T4#
Deane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jang Jai keeps working.
Deane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Deane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Deane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Deane throwing shots but Jang Jai is blocking nicely.
Deane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jang Jai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deane.
Deane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Deane throwing shots but Jang Jai is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin Deane dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Deane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Deane ducks under a wild hook from Jang Jai.
Jang Jai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck for Deane with that takedown attempt.
Jang Jai misses with an uppercut. Deane saw that one coming.
Deane attempts a counter takedown but Jang Jai avoids it well and moves away.
Jang Jai jabs at Deane's body.
Deane ducks under a wild hook from Jang Jai.
Jang Jai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Deane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jang Jai can do to turn this around?
Deane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Deane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jang Jai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jang Jai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Deane circles away quickly and effectively.
Jang Jai misses with a wild combination.
Deane slips under a jab.
Deane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jang Jai was well out of range. Poor timing from Deane.#T1#
Jang Jai fails to land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Deane scores with a nice head shot.
Jang Jai lands a jab to the head.
Jang Jai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jang Jai slips under a jab.
Jang Jai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Deane's corner calls for a 1-2. Deane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jang Jai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Deane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jang Jai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deane.#TD#
Deane manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jang Jai on his heels. He'll look to pass Jang Jai's guard now, I'm sure.

Jang Jai pushes Deane off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Jang Jai misses the jab.
Jang Jai misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Deane.
The fighters circling - Deane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deane is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Deane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Deane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jang Jai defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Deane.
Deane moves out of range of the strikes.
Deane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jang Jai sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Deane looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jang Jai!
Deane working the ground and pound but Jang Jai is defending the strikes.
Deane working the ground and pound but Jang Jai is defending the strikes.
Deane tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jang Jai's legs.
Deane throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Deane throws an elbow but Jang Jai slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Jang Jai defending against the ground and pound.
Deane cracks Jang Jai with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The strikes coming from Deane are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Deane fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Deane tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jang Jai's legs.
Deane trying to control the action but Jang Jai is working from the bottom.
Deane controls the position. #T4#
Deane working the ground and pound.#ROC#Jang Jai is rocked!
Deane cracks Jang Jai with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Deane immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Jang Jai is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Deane!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Deane!
A very excited looking Calvin Deane 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: GAMMA#1068 Mesquita v Suriyan
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Young throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Deane closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Deane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Deane has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The referee calls for Deane to work.
Young stalling in the clinch.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Deane uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Deane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deane slips under a jab from Young.
Deane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Young slips a jab from Deane.
Young misses with a low kick.
Deane lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Deane shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Deane was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deane throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Deane 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.
Young is pushing Deane's head away, looking to escape. Deane manages to hold on to the position though.
Deane connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Young some visible discomfort. #T1#
Deane scoring with punches and elbows.
Young wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Deane trying to control the action but Young is working from the bottom.
Deane landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Young takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Young is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Deane is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deane cracks Young with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Young wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Deane working the head with strikes. #T2#
Deane is looking to take a break and control but Young is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deane lands a few punches from side control.
Deane tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
A big shot lands for Deane! That's hurt Young! Will he recover? Deane fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Deane!
A relieved looking Calvin Deane thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#1059 Robson v Hoddle
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Deane cracks Salajudin Ii with an open hand slap.
Deane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Deane lands a nice shot that snaps Salajudin Ii's head back.
Deane tries to clinch but Salajudin Ii is having none of it.
Deane lands with an uppercut that bounces Salajudin Ii off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Deane misses.
A lazy left from Deane finds it's target.
Salajudin Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deane jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Deane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salajudin Ii as he jumps to the side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Salajudin Ii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Salajudin Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deane.
Deane misses with a looping right.
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!
Salajudin Ii throws a lazy right hand but Deane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Super Salajudin Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Deane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Salajudin Ii.
Deane moves out of range as Salajudin Ii strikes.
Deane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salajudin Ii.
Deane shoots in for a takedown but Salajudin Ii shows good takedown defense.
Salajudin Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Super Salajudin Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Deane.
Deane throws a big shot that misses.
Deane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Deane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Salajudin Ii's hands.
Salajudin Ii misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Deane counters with a shoot takedown. Salajudin Ii fights it but they end up in guard.
Salajudin Ii managing to control the position.
Deane throwing strikes but missing.
Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but Salajudin Ii has wrist control.
Deane trying to control the position from guard on top but Salajudin Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Deane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deane throwing strikes but missing.
Deane cracks Salajudin Ii with a solid left hand.
Salajudin Ii controls Deane momentarily but Deane frees himself.
Deane throws a strike but Salajudin Ii rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Salajudin Ii is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deane is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deane has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Deane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salajudin Ii 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#
Salajudin Ii trying to control from half guard but Deane is working away. #T3#
Salajudin Ii is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Deane reverses the position - he's now on top in Salajudin Ii's guard.
Deane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Deane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Deane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deane landing some decent shots from guard.
Salajudin Ii is trying to control the position but Deane postures up.
Deane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deane defends it easily.
Deane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deane landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii looking for a guillotine here but Deane defends easily.
Deane postures up in Salajudin Ii's guard and throws a big left but Salajudin Ii blocks it.
Deane connects with a couple of short punches.
Deane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Deane throwing strikes from guard but Salajudin Ii blocks nicely.
Deane works over Salajudin Ii with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#Salajudin Ii is rocked!
Deane postures up in Salajudin Ii's guard and throws a big left but Salajudin Ii blocks it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Deane working his ground and pound in the gym.
Deane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin Deane dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Deane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Deane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deane throws an off balance right hand
and Salajudin Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
Salajudin Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deane throws a hook to the side of Salajudin Ii's head but Salajudin Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salajudin Ii lands with a hook. Deane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Salajudin Ii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Deane's hands.
Deane shoots in but Salajudin Ii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salajudin Ii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Salajudin Ii gets caught flat footed, as Deane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deane postures up in Salajudin Ii's guard and throws a big left but Salajudin Ii blocks it.
Salajudin Ii has his hands on Deane's head, controlling the position.
Deane won't allow Salajudin Ii to sweep him here. #T1#
Deane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Deane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Salajudin Ii is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deane gets to his feet and stands over Salajudin Ii, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Salajudin Ii felt that one! Deane unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Salajudin Ii from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Deane!
Calvin Deane thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#1051 Hawk v Nuufo
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Deane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Deane walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Calvin Deane has been cut.
Zweihander's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Deane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zweihander scrambles back to his feet.
Deane with a jab.
Zweihander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zweihander slips a jab from Deane.
Deane moves out of range as Zweihander strikes.
Deane misses with a takedown
and Zweihander counters with a head kick that wobbles Deane - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Zweihander sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Zweihander!
Kurt Zweihander decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#1046 Wrecks v Fleximario
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1##CL#
Kaafjord closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Deane has clasped his hands together around Kaafjord's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Deane working the ground and pound.
Kaafjord is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Deane prevents Kaafjord from improving his position.
Kaafjord is working hard here to advance position.
Deane is looking to take a break and control but Kaafjord is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaafjord has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Deane is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Deane working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Kaafjord wants to improve his position but Deane is controlling well.
Deane trying to control the action but Kaafjord is working from the bottom.
Kaafjord tries to get to full guard but Deane has control of the leg.
Deane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Kaafjord wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Deane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kaafjord with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #CUT2#It looks like Tungsten Kaafjord has been cut.
Deane drops an elbow to the side of Kaafjord's head. #SUB#
Kaafjord is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Deane is tapping! Great win for Kaafjord!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tungsten Kaafjord!
Our winner, Tungsten Kaafjord, 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: GAMMA#1041 Hawk v Cross
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Deane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Deane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Deane throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Deane drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thulani tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thulani wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Deane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thulani has control of Deane's left arm, preventing Deane from doing any damage.
Deane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thulani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deane trying to control the position from guard on top but Thulani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deane with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Thulani managing to control the position.
Deane is working Thulani over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thulani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deane throws a big elbow that misses.
Deane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thulani is keeping the position for now.
Deane trying to control the position from guard on top but Thulani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Deane throws a big elbow that misses.
Deane trying to control but Thulani is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Deane content to stall in guard here.
Deane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thulani tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deane lands a couple of elbows.
Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but Thulani has wrist control.
Thulani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Deane lands a couple of digs.
Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but Thulani has wrist control.
We've been hearing that Deane has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Deane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deane postures up in Thulani's guard and throws a big left but Thulani blocks it.
Deane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thulani lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Thulani wants to control from the top but Deane keeps moving. #T3#
Thulani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thulani slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thulani trying to control the position from guard on top but Deane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thulani manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Thulani pulls Deane in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deane throwing strikes from guard but Thulani blocks nicely.
Thulani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deane.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin Deane dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Deane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thulani circles away.
Calvin Deane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deane misses with an uppercut.
Deane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thulani sprawls well. Thulani wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Deane gets slowly back to his feet.
Thulani leaves Deane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Deane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thulani circles away.
Deane fails to land the takedown.
Thulani throws out a counter right but Deane avoids it with no problem.
Deane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thulani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deane lands a jab to the head.
Deane misses with a takedown
and Thulani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deane throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Thulani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Deane scores with the left hand. Thulani knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Deane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thulani thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Deane dives in and scores a takedown into Thulani's guard.
Deane is fighting to break Thulani's control of his arms but Thulani is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thulani is trying to control the position but Deane postures up.
Deane throws a big elbow that misses.
Thulani controlling the position.
Deane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Deane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thulani's head.
Deane throws a strike but Thulani rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Deane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Thulani trying to control but Deane is working from the bottom.
Deane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thulani.
Thulani is looking to work some ground and pound but Deane has wrist control.
Deane wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Deane wants to sweep but no luck.
Thulani content to stall in guard here.
Calvin Deane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thulani stopping the sweep attempt from Deane.#T3#
Thulani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thulani wants to control from the top but Deane keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Deane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thulani as he avoids it easily.
Deane shoots for a double leg takedown but Thulani sprawls well. He's pushed Deane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thulani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deane.
Deane staying out of range there.
Deane throws a lazy right hand but Thulani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deane slips under a jab.
Deane fails to land the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thulani! But no joy.
Deane throws a hook but Thulani blocks it.
Deane misses with a takedown attempt
and Thulani counters with a straight right hand.
Deane ducks under a wild hook from Thulani.#T4##TD#
Deane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Deane thows a huge punch but Thulani dodges it nicely.
Deane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thulani keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Thulani felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Thulani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Deane.
Deane winds up and cracks Thulani with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deane working over Thulani with some ground and pound. Thulani looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Deane misses with a head shot. Thulani uses the momentum to regain guard.
Thulani looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mandlenkosi Thulani will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Thulani throws a series of punches but Deane avoids them all with ease.
Thulani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deane.
Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deane fails with the takedown.
A big right from Thulani misses.
Deane ducks under a wild hook from Thulani.
Deane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thulani. Thulani circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
No luck for Deane with that takedown attempt.
Thulani lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Deane shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thulani's guard.
Deane stopping the sweep attempt from Thulani.
Deane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Thulani controlling Deane's posture.
Deane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thulani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thulani has his hands on Deane's head, controlling the position.
Deane postures up in Thulani's guard and throws a big left but Thulani blocks it.
Thulani wants to sweep but no luck.
Thulani pulls Deane in close to prevent any damage.
Thulani wants to sweep here but Deane controlling him for the moment.
Deane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thulani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thulani pulls Deane in close to his closed guard and prevents Deane from doing any damage or advancing position.
Thulani's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Deane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Deane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Deane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thulani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deane.
Thulani manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deane manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Thulani trying to control the position from guard on top but Deane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Deane 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#
Deane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thulani defending well though.
Deane throwing shots but Thulani is blocking nicely.
Deane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thulani is refusing to be controlled, as Deane sits in half guard.
Deane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Thulani trying to hold on to Deane's head to control him but Deane postures up.
Thulani regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Deane.
Deane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thulani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thulani pulls Deane in close to his closed guard and prevents Deane from doing any damage or advancing position.
Deane won't allow Thulani to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deane looking to sit in guard and control but Thulani gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin Deane showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Deane 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GAMMA#1035 Milo v Tiamat
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Deane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Deane throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Deane.
Deane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
Deane shoots for a takedown but McGuire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick.#TD#
Deane closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Deane throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McGuire tries to bench press Deane off him but Deane keeps the position.
McGuire is being controlled here.
Deane creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McGuire sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Deane looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McGuire is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire taking a bit of punishment here - Deane scoring with strikes.
McGuire is trying to control Deane's posture but Deane avoids it.
McGuire is looking for a sweep.
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!
McGuire regains half guard, as Deane was trying to land strikes. #T1#
McGuire moves into full guard.
We've been hearing that Deane has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
McGuire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGuire looking for a sweep. Not yet McGuire, not yet.
McGuire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but McGuire has wrist control.#SUB2#
McGuire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Deane got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGuire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deane has managed to get both his arms back between McGuire's legs - danger averted.
Deane with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Deane wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving. #SUB2#
McGuire has his foot on Deane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deane works his way back into a safe position though.
Deane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Deane throwing strikes but missing.
Deane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deane with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Deane trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Deane lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deane trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Deane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
McGuire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Deane throwing strikes but missing.
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
McGuire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
McGuire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Deane throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Deane throwing strikes from guard but McGuire blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Deane connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGuire 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.
McGuire 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#
McGuire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGuire passes to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin Deane dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Deane looking to score a takedown here. McGuire is defending well but Deane drives through and ends up in McGuire's guard.
Deane throwing strikes but missing.
Deane is working McGuire over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Deane throws a strike but McGuire rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McGuire with a nice head shot there.
McGuire tries to free his leg and advance position but Deane is retaining full guard.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deane has momentary wrist control but McGuire slips an elbow through the middle.
McGuire throws a big right hand that misses.
McGuire passes Deane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McGuire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deane's head. #T1#
McGuire is trying to control. Deane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Deane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
McGuire looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McGuire wants to take a breather but Deane is having none of it.
Deane is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
McGuire is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Deane is just riding it out for now. McGuire eventually gives up the hold.
McGuire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deane's head. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Deane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGuire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Deane blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGuire.
Deane is looking to improve his position.
Deane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGuire.
Deane has hold of McGuire's hands but McGuire slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Deane keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
McGuire takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. McGuire connects with a nice short shot to Deane's temple.
McGuire drops an elbow to the side of Deane's head. #ROC2#Deane is rocked!#SUB2#
McGuire is working for a kimura but Deane is defending it quite comfortably.
Oh Deane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuire throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGuire lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Deane quite badly. Deane pulls McGuire in close trying to recover. McGuire postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Deane on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Deane doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin McGuire!
Our winner, Kevin McGuire, 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: GAMMA#1030 Danny v Surianglek
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Deane moves in looking to clinch but Peters pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Peters misses the target.
Deane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Peters looks to land a left hand but Deane moved out of range nicely.
Peters tries a head kick but it misses.
Deane misses with a hook
and Peters counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Peters stuffs the takedown attempt from Deane. Deane gets slowly back to his feet.
Peters tried to counter with a leg kick but Deane avoided it.
Peters cracks Deane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Deane gets a double leg takedown into Peters's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Deane working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Deane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deane is one step ahead there.
Deane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Deane postures up in Peters's guard and throws a big left but Peters blocks it. #T1#
Deane is in close to Peters's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Deane preventing the sweep.
Deane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Peters keeping full guard, as Deane tries to pass.
Deane is in close to Peters's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deane wants to control from the top but Peters keeps moving.
Deane stopping the sweep attempt from Peters.
Deane advances position into side control!
Peters defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Peters wants to control but Deane postures up.
Peters takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #CUT2#It looks like Sol Peters has been cut.
Peters takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #CUT2#Sol Peters's cut is getting worse.
Deane working the ground and pound from side control.
Deane throwing strikes but Peters manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Peters controlling the position. #T3#
Deane is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Peters's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Peters tries to pass the half guard into mount. Deane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Deane trying to hold on to Peters's head to control him but Peters postures up.
Peters is controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Peters continues to stall.
Peters wants to take a breather but Deane is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Calvin Deane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sol Peters's cut.
That's time! Peters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Peters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Calvin Deane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deane misses with a looping left.
Peters was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Deane tries for a takedown but Peters sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Deane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Peters sprawls well. Peters wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Deane gets slowly back to his feet.
Sol Peters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Deane.
Peters slips under a jab.
Peters misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Deane scores with a takedown into Peters's guard.

Peters is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Deane presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Deane is working for takedown but Peters is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Peters tries to work over Deane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peters creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Deane can't get the takedown.
Peters lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deane backwards. #TD2#
Peters is fighting off a takedown attempt but Deane is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Peters to the mat. Peters regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Peters scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sol Peters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deane blocks a head kick by Peters.
Deane throws a lazy right hand but Peters sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peters half committed to a counter leg kick.
Deane cracks Peters with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peters throws a wild body kick that Deane sees coming a mile off.
Peters has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Peters there as he acknowledges the shot.
Deane misses with an uppercut
and Peters counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deane fails to land the takedown.
Peters is looking to counter the offense by Deane and move into the clinch.
Deane looks to land a right hand but Peters moved out of range.#T2#
A jab from Deane misses.
It looked like Peters was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Deane.
Peters scores with a hook to the body. Deane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Peters misses with a looping right.
Deane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Deane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Deane might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Peters looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Peters connects with an inside leg kick.
Peters throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD2#
Deane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Deane winds up and cracks Peters with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Peters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Deane misses with a head shot. Peters uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Deane is pushing down on Peters's leg trying to pass to half guard. Peters is fighting to maintain full guard but Deane has managed to sneak the leg through.
Peters looks like he's trying to stand up.
Deane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT2#Sol Peters's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sol Peters's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Calvin Deane!
A very excited looking Calvin Deane 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: GC 514: Paul VS Deane
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Deane lands an overhand right.
Paul walks into a jab.
Deane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paul was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Paul gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Deane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paul works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paul has momentary wrist control but Deane slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Deane connects with a couple of short punches.
Deane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Deane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paul preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deane landing with the ground and pound.
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paul utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deane looking to sit in guard and control but Paul gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Paul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deane is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Deane holds on and takes a little breather.
Paul throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Paul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paul preventing the sweep.
Paul throws a strike but Deane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Deane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paul's head.
Deane trying to control the position from guard on top but Paul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deane throws a big right hand that misses.
Deane throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Deane's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT2#It looks like John Paul has been cut.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Deane with a nice head shot there.#CUT2#John Paul's cut is getting worse.
Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but Paul has wrist control.
Deane trying to control but Paul is working from the bottom.
Deane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paul's head.#CUT2#John Paul's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Deane content to stall in guard here.
Deane landing with the ground and pound. #CUT2#Jeez, John Paul's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Paul's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Calvin Deane!
Calvin Deane is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Calvin Deane 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: GC 510: Deane VS Benandonner
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Deane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benandonner avoids it really well and circles away.
Deane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Benandonner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Benandonner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deane appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Deane looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Benandonner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Benandonner tries to stand but Deane is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Benandonner stands and steps away. Deane gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Benandonner thuds a left hand into Deane's body.#T1#
Deane fails with the takedown
and Benandonner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Deane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deane shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Deane is defended easily by Benandonner.
Deane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benandonner is fending him off so far but Deane persists. Nope, Benandonner circles away and we're back to standing.
Benandonner lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Calvin Deane has been cut.
Benandonner just misses with a punch to the body.
Benandonner throws an overhand right that lands on Deane's shoulder, as Deane tries to avoid the shot.
Deane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Deane.
A big left from Deane misses. #TD#
Deane manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Benandonner on his heels. He'll look to pass Benandonner's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Benandonner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Benandonner is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Deane frees his head nicely. Oh but Benandonner has switched to an armbar! Deane is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Giant Benandonner!
Giant Benandonner is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Giant Benandonner, 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: GC 507: King VS Deane
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
King scores with a jab. Deane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
King lands with a slapping head kick.
King moves away from the strike by Deane.
Nice body punch from King.
Deane walks forward, straight into a front kick from King.
Deane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
King cracks a nice hook into Deane's ribs.
Deane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around King's waist but King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Deane off to one side.
Deane misses the jab.
Deane cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Deane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ledley King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Deane.
King throws a lazy right hand but Deane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deane drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Deane shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.#TD2#
Deane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming King to the mat! King manages to get full guard.
Deane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Deane is fighting to break King's control of his arms but King is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
King wants to get back to his feet but Deane is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
King is trying to keep Deane in close.
King pulls Deane in close to prevent any damage.
Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.
Deane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Deane being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deane is in close to King's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
Deane postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
King pulls Deane in to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Deane landing with the ground and pound.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Deane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deane.
King is looking to stand up but Deane isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice jab there from Deane.
Crunch! King slams his shin into Deane's torso.
Deane lands a jab to the nose.
Ledley King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Deane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but King swivels and escapes.
Deane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deane scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
King connects with a looping right hand.
Deane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. King tries to avoid it but Deane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag King to the ground. King escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Deane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as King sprawls well. King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Deane gets slowly back to his feet.
Deane shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense.
King lands with a straight right. Deane didn't see that one coming.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
King misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Deane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deane defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Deane 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.
Deane tries for a takedown but King circles away easily#TD#
and King counters with a nice double leg into side control. Deane won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King tries to stand but Deane is controlling his head.
King trying to control the action but Deane is working from the bottom. #T4#
King landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
King 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.
Deane avoids any damage from the ground and pound of King.
You can see the frustration on Deane's face as King controls the position.
King trying to control the action but Deane is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ledley King dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Deane drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Deane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deane working some strikes from top position.
Deane trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
King has his foot on Deane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deane works his way back into a safe position though.
King seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Deane chips away with some ground and pound.
King trying to strike off his back.
Ledley King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Deane landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deane stops King from standing up.
King trying to control the position.
Deane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Deane working his ground and pound in the gym.#T1##SUB#
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
King keeping full guard, as Deane tries to pass.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
Deane tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deane is one step ahead there.
Deane scoring with some ground and pound.
Deane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #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.
Deane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Deane trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deane gets to his feet and stands over King, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! King felt that one! Deane unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save King from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Deane!
Calvin Deane is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Calvin Deane thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 501:
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1##TD#
Giantslayer gets a double leg takedown into Deane's guard.
Giantslayer wants to control from the top but Deane keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giantslayer is fighting to break Deane's control of his arms but Deane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giantslayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Deane is retaining full guard.
Giantslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Giantslayer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giantslayer trying to control but Deane is working from the bottom. #T1#
Giantslayer passes into half guard.
Giantslayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Deane tries to get to full guard but Giantslayer has control of the leg.
Giantslayer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Deane is holding on to half guard well.
Giantslayer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Giantslayer 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.
Deane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Giantslayer.
Deane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Giantslayer scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Giantslayer wants to take a breather but Deane is having none of it.
Deane moves into full guard.
Giantslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing good reports from Giantslayer'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.
Giantslayer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Giantslayer throws an elbow that misses. Deane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Giantslayer's guard. Nice move by Deane!#REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Giantslayer wants to sweep but no luck.
Deane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Deane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Giantslayer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Giantslayer keeping moving, preventing Deane from controlling successfully.
Deane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Deane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but Giantslayer has wrist control.
Giantslayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Giantslayer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deane.
Giantslayer wants to get back to his feet but Deane is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Deane gets a double leg takedown into Giantslayer's guard.
Deane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Deane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Deane wants to control from the top but Giantslayer keeps moving.
Deane looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Deane throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Deane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT2#It looks like Dwalin Giantslayer has been cut.
Giantslayer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Deane throws a strike but Giantslayer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Giantslayer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Giantslayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Giantslayer's guard. #REVB#
Deane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Giantslayer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Dwalin Giantslayer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dwalin Giantslayer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Deane shoots in and gets a takedown into Giantslayer's guard.
Deane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deane works over Giantslayer with some ground and pound from guard.
Deane chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT2#Dwalin Giantslayer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Deane trying to control but Giantslayer is working from the bottom.
Giantslayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deane is one step ahead there.
Deane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#CUT2#Jeez, Dwalin Giantslayer's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dwalin Giantslayer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Calvin Deane!
Calvin Deane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GC 497:
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Deane shoots and misses
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deane is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Deane shoots for a double leg takedown but Bronson sprawls well. He's pushed Deane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bronson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Bronson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bronson, as that shot connected.
Deane misses with a takedown attempt
and Bronson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keith Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Deane.
Deane has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Bronson counters with a crisp one two that drops Deane! Bronson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Deane to his feet! Deane is in big trouble!#ROC#Deane is rocked!
Deane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bronson swivels and escapes.
Deane is still on wobbly legs! Can Bronson finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Deane glances at the clock... BAM! Bronson nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Deane crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Deane is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Bronson!

Event: GC 495:
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Deane moves out of range as Muesli strikes.#TD#
Deane shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Muesli's guard.
Muesli told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Deane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muesli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deane has managed to get both his arms back between Muesli's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Deane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Muesli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deane.
Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but Muesli has wrist control.#SUB2#
Muesli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deane is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Deane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Deane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Muesli working for a triangle but Deane defends it easily.
Deane cracks Muesli with a solid left hand.
We've been hearing that Deane has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Muesli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Muesli is trying to keep Deane in close. #SUB2#
Muesli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but Muesli has wrist control.
Deane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muesli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Deane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Deane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Deane throwing strikes but missing.
Deane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Deane scoring with some ground and pound.
Deane lands a couple of digs.#ROC#Muesli is rocked!
Deane loads up on a big left hand. Muesli felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Deane looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Muesli can't hide his disappointment, as Deane celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Deane!
Calvin Deane thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 492: Phol VS Madero
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Don as Deane shoots in.
Deane dives in and grabs Don's left leg, looking for a takedown. Don pushes down on Deane's head and hops out.
Don with the counter takedown but Deane avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Deane has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Deane dives in and grabs Don's left leg, looking for a takedown. Don pushes down on Deane's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Deane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Don moves away.
Don throws an overhand right that lands on Deane's shoulder, as Deane tries to avoid the shot.
Deane fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Deane looking to score a takedown here. Don is defending well but Deane drives through and ends up in Don's guard.
Deane chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but Don has wrist control.
Deane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Don is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deane is aware though and is defending well.
Deane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Don is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deane defends well.
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Don tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deane 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.
Deane throwing strikes from guard but Don blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Don looking for a guillotine here but Deane defends easily. #SUB2#
Don has his foot on Deane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deane works his way back into a safe position though.
Deane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Deane stands up over Don, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Don utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deane stands up over Don, holding on to his feet. Deane throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Don is out cold! Deane lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Calvin Deane!
Calvin Deane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bellicose XL
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Lunak stuffs the takedown attempt from Deane. Deane gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Lunak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lunak misses with a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Deane or perhaps it was just good defense by Lunak, which made it look bad.
Deane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Deane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Deane with that takedown attempt.
Lunak throws out a loose jab but Deane uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Deane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lunak to the mat! Lunak manages to get full guard.
Deane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lunak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lunak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deane throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Deane throws a strike but Lunak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lunak preventing the sweep. #T1#
Lunak wants to stand but Deane has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deane is working hard here to advance position.
Lunak tries to stand but Deane is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Lunak stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Libor Lunak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#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.
Deane shoots for a takedown but Lunak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Deane shoots in for a double leg but Lunak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Deane darts in looking for a takedown but Lunak gets double underhooks and turns Deane into the cage. #TD#
Lunak is fighting off a takedown attempt but Deane is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lunak to the mat. Lunak regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Deane wants to control from the top but Lunak keeps moving.
Deane slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lunak is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Deane is controlling him well.
The strikes coming from Deane are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Deane throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Deane working the body and head with strikes. #CUT#It looks like Libor Lunak has been cut.
Deane prevents Lunak from escaping the position.#T3#
Deane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lunak keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deane is trying to ground and pound but Lunak uses the momentary lack of control by Deane to regain half guard.
Deane misses with a head shot. Lunak uses the momentum to regain guard.
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deane 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.
Deane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lunak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Deane throwing strikes from guard but Lunak blocks nicely. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#ES2#
Lunak pushes Deane off and scrambles back to his feet.
Deane has a takedown stuffed.
Nice body punch from Lunak.
Lunak throws a leg kick but Deane checks it.
Lunak misses with a looping left.
Deane moves out of range of the body kick.
Lunak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Deane.
Deane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lunak as he avoids it easily.
Deane takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Deane is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Lunak lands a big head kick that sends Deane tumbling to the mat! Lunak takes a step backwards and waves Deane back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Calvin Deane has been cut.
Lunak misses with a straight left.
Deane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lunak swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from Lunak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Libor Lunak dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lunak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Deane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deane feinted with a counter takedown.
Deane explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD#
Deane closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Lunak has one foot on Deane's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Deane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lunak tries to avoid it but Deane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lunak to the ground. Lunak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lunak throws an overhand right that drops Deane like a sack of potatoes! Lunak dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Libor Lunak!

Event: Bellicose XXXII
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1##TD#
Deane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mbeki to the mat! Mbeki manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Mbeki has his foot on Deane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deane works his way back into a safe position though.
Deane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deane controlling from the top position.
Deane throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing that Deane has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Deane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mbeki works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mbeki is looking for a triangle but Deane pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deane throwing strikes from guard but Mbeki blocks nicely.
Deane throws an elbow that misses. Mbeki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Deane's guard. Nice move by Mbeki!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbeki wanted to stand there but Deane had control of the position.
Mbeki throwing strikes from guard but Deane blocks nicely. #T1#
Deane looking for a sweep. Not yet Deane, not yet.
Mbeki wants to control from the top but Deane keeps moving.
Mbeki throws a big elbow that misses.
Deane has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mbeki has passed into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Mbeki.
Mbeki staying calm.
Deane dodges the ground and pound from Mbeki.
Deane is trying to improve his position.
Deane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mbeki on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Mbeki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mbeki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mbeki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Deane's legs. #SUB2#
Mbeki swings around for an armbar but Deane sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mbeki's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mbeki is trying to keep Deane in close.
Deane controlling from the top position.
Deane connects with a couple of short punches.
Mbeki has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Mbeki is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Deane throwing strikes from guard but Mbeki blocks nicely.
Mbeki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mbeki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deane landing some decent shots from guard.
Deane won't allow Mbeki to get back to his feet.
Deane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Mbeki working for a triangle but Deane defends it easily.
Deane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Mbeki is looking for a triangle but Deane pushes his legs off easily.
Deane is in close to Mbeki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Deane with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Mbeki keeping moving, preventing Deane from controlling successfully.
Deane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mbeki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Deane lands a couple of digs.
Deane chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT#It looks like Amri Mbeki has been cut.
Deane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Deane scoring with some ground and pound.
Deane postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Mbeki covers up, he's hurt! Deane keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Deane and the ref steps in to end the fight! Deane can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Deane!
After winning the bout, Calvin Deane thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bellicose XXIV
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Mbeki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Calvin Deane has been cut.
Mbeki stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Mbeki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Deane is working for takedown but Mbeki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Deane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mbeki prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Deane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mbeki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Deane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbeki working aggressively here.
Mbeki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mbeki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mbeki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mbeki misses with an elbow strike. #T1#
Deane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mbeki swings wildly with an uppercut but Deane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deane tries to score a body lock takedown but Mbeki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mbeki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deane backwards.
Mbeki has a couple of punches blocked by Deane.
Mbeki misses with the head strike.
Deane blocks an uppercut.
Mbeki has a couple of punches blocked by Deane.
Mbeki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mbeki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deane blocks it with crossed arms.
Mbeki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mbeki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mbeki misses with the head strike. #T2#
Mbeki misses with some punches.
Mbeki misses with some punches.
Mbeki's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mbeki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Deane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mbeki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mbeki.
Mbeki has a couple of punches blocked by Deane.
Deane wants a takedown.
Mbeki throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on Mbeki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mbeki is pressed up against the cage. Deane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mbeki down to the mat. Mbeki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Deane slips a jab from Mbeki.
Deane avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Deane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mbeki doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Deane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mbeki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mbeki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Deane is controlling him.
Deane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mbeki on the ground.
Deane scoring with some ground and pound.
Deane throws a big right hand that misses.
Mbeki is looking to stand up but Deane isn't so interested in that idea.
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deane connects with a couple of short punches.
Deane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mbeki is looking to stand up but Deane isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Deane with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Deane stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Mbeki has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Deane manages to get his head free but now Mbeki has transitioned to an armbar! Deane grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Mbeki! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amri Mbeki!

Event: Bellicose XV
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Galilei defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Deane.
Deane dives in and grabs Galilei's left leg, looking for a takedown. Galilei pushes down on Deane's head and hops out.
Galilei lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Galilei swings for the body but Deane moves out of range.
Deane dives in and grabs Galilei's left leg, looking for a takedown. Galilei pushes down on Deane's head and hops out.
Galilei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Deane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deane tries for a takedown but Galilei sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Deane takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Galilei misses with a series of wild punches.
Deane slips under a jab from Galilei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deane misses with a takedown attempt
and Galilei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Calvin Deane has been cut.
Deane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Galilei swivels and escapes.
No luck for Deane with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Deane drives through with a takedown into Galilei's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Galilei controlling Deane's posture.
Deane throws a big right hand that misses.
Galilei controls Deane momentarily but Deane frees himself.
Deane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Deane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Galilei is pulling down on Deane's head. It's preventing any offense from Deane, at least for the moment.
Galilei keeping moving, preventing Deane from controlling successfully. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Deane trying to control but Galilei is working from the bottom.
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing that Deane has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Galilei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deane throwing strikes but missing.
Deane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but Galilei has wrist control.
Galilei keeping moving, preventing Deane from controlling successfully.
Deane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galilei works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Deane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Deane trying to control the position from guard on top but Galilei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Galilei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deane.
Deane pushing down on Galilei's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Deane throwing shots but Galilei is blocking nicely.
Deane throwing shots but Galilei is blocking nicely.
Deane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Deane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Galilei wants to control but Deane is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Deane lands a nice short elbow.
Deane trying to control the action but Galilei is working from the bottom. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Deane is keen to just control but Galilei is a slippery customer.
Deane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Deane 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. #ROC#Galilei is rocked!
Galilei blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deane.
Galilei is still in real trouble! Can Deane finish him?
Deane lands a big elbow - Galilei is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Deane!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Deane!
Calvin Deane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bellicose VI
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Deane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Deane dives in for a single leg takedown but Rozhkov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Rozhkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been hearing reports that Deane has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Deane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rozhkov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rozhkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Deane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deane throws a half hearted mid kick.
Deane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Deane slips a jab from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rozhkov with a jab.
Deane takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Deane dives in and scores a takedown into Rozhkov's guard.
Rozhkov keeping moving, preventing Deane from controlling successfully.
Rozhkov looking to control.
Deane throws a big elbow that misses.
Rozhkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T1#
Deane throws a big right hand that misses.
Deane wants to control from the top but Rozhkov keeps moving.
Deane distracts Rozhkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rozhkov seems keen to control Deane's posture.
Deane throwing strikes from guard but Rozhkov blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Deane is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rozhkov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Deane is looking to defend but Rozhkov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Deane! Rozhkov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Deane taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexander Rozhkov!
Alexander Rozhkov is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Alexander Rozhkov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LAFC FN 11
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1##TD#
Deane looking to score a takedown here. Maia is defending well but Deane drives through and ends up in Maia's guard.#SUB2#
Maia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but Maia has wrist control.
Deane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maia's head.
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing that Deane has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Deane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deane stopping the sweep attempt from Maia.#SUB2#
Maia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maia trying to keep a closed guard but Deane is proving a slippery customer.
Deane is in close to Maia's body, working some short punches and elbows.#CUT#It looks like Lucas Maia has been cut.
Deane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deane landing some decent shots from guard.
Maia looking to control.
Deane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#Maia is rocked!#SUB2#
Deane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deane has managed to get both his arms back between Maia's legs - danger averted.
Maia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maia wants to sweep but no luck.
Maia is trying to control the position but Deane postures up. #T1#
Deane won't allow Maia to sweep him here.
Maia keeps trying to improve his position.
Deane cracks Maia with a solid left hand.
Deane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maia is still in real trouble! Can Deane finish him?
Maia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Deane arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Maia's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Calvin Deane!
Calvin Deane retains his super heavyweight title!
Calvin Deane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: LAFC Montreal 2
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Christ's corner calls for a 1-2. Christ obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Deane bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Christ tries to escape but Deane is in control.
Deane working the ground and pound but Christ is defending the strikes.
Deane landing a few strikes.
Deane throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deane lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Christ down.
Deane in side control, throwing shots but Christ defends.
Deane sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Christ is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Deane wants to control but Christ is keeping him busy.
Deane throws a strike aimed at the side of Christ's head but Christ avoids it well.
Christ wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deane taking a breather here.
Deane in side control, throwing shots but Christ defends.
Christ is trying to buck Deane off.
Christ avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Deane.
Deane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Deane throws an elbow but Christ slips to the side and avoids it well.
Christ taking a bit of punishment here - Deane scoring with strikes.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
Christ felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Deane with the ground and pound but Christ regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Deane prevents Christ from standing back up.
Christ is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Deane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Christ with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Deane trying to control the pace.
Christ looks like he's trying to stand up.
Deane works his way into side control.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deane postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Deane throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Christ defending against the ground and pound.
Deane tries to score with some ground and pound. Christ controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Deane lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Christ parries the strikes from Deane easily there. Deane is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Christ to escape.
Deane cracks Christ with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Deane immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Christ is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Deane!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Deane!
Calvin Deane retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Calvin Deane, 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: LAFC Vegas 2
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1##TD#
Deane drives through with a takedown into Stawarski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Stawarski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Deane connects with a couple of short punches.
Deane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stawarski on the ground.#SUB2#
Stawarski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deane defends well.
Deane lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Deane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Deane postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Stawarski's head off the mat! Stawarski is out! He's out! Deane jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Calvin Deane!
A very excited looking Calvin Deane 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: LAFC Fight Night 7
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Deane feints and as Rozenblad raises his hands in defense, Deane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rozenblad on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rozenblad tries to get out of the position.
Deane distracts Rozenblad with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Deane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rozenblad has momentary wrist control but Deane slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#Rozenblad is rocked!
Deane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Rozenblad is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Deane postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Rozenblad covers up, he's hurt! Deane keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Deane and the ref steps in to end the fight! Deane can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Deane!
Calvin Deane is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Calvin Deane 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: LAFC 46
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Deane shoots for a double leg takedown but Puff sprawls well. He's pushed Deane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Deane manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Puff on his heels. He'll look to pass Puff's guard now, I'm sure.
Deane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Deane working his ground and pound in the gym.
Deane working some strikes from top position.
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Puff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Deane is controlling him.
Deane preventing the sweep.
Deane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Puff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Deane on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deane connects with a couple of short punches.
Deane content to stall in guard here.
Puff is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Deane lands a couple of elbows.
Puff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Deane stands up over Puff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Deane gets to his feet and stands over Puff, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Puff felt that one! Deane unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Puff from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Deane!
Our winner, Calvin Deane, 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: LAFC Fight Night 3
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Deane closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stawarski quickly recovers to half guard.
Deane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Stawarski actively working from the bottom here.
Deane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Deane trying to control the action but Stawarski is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Stawarski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deane trying to control from half guard but Stawarski is working away. #SUB#
Stawarski actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Stawarski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stawarski has hold of Deane's hands but Deane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Deane scores with a big shot! Stawarski's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Stawarski! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Deane!
Calvin Deane thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: LAFC 420 Frenzy
Date: Apr 20, 2022

#R1#
Deane throws a leg kick but Bashir sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD#
Deane scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Deane 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. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Bashir has been cut.
Bashir trying to control but Deane postures up.
Deane content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Bashir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deane pulls his head out easily.
Bashir on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Deane winds up and cracks Bashir with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Bobby Bashir's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobby Bashir's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Calvin Deane!
An out of breath Calvin Deane thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LAFC Foolsday Fights
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1#
Deane with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Desmond holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Deane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Desmond prevents it.
Desmond looking to throw knees to the head but Deane is blocking nicely.
Desmond throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deane blocks it with crossed arms.
Desmond utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Desmond misses with a knee strike.
Desmond scores with a knee to the head.
Desmond looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desmond is trying to push Deane away but Deane has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Desmond should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Desmond lands a hook to the side of the head.
Desmond tries to land a knee to the head but Deane blocks with his arms.
Desmond tries to break free but Deane pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Deane wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Deane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Desmond throws a knee to the head but misses.
Deane can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deane.
Desmond looking to throw knees to the head but Deane is blocking nicely.
Deane tries to score a body lock takedown but Desmond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Desmond has eaten all the pies!
Deane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Deane is looking for a takedown.
Desmond throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deane blocks it with crossed arms.
Desmond throws a knee to the head but misses.
Desmond tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Desmond tries a knee to the head but Deane blocks it. #T2#
Desmond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Deane is looking for a takedown.
Desmond connects with a knee to the head.
Deane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Desmond avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Desmond misses with a knee to the head.
Deane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Desmond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Desmond tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deane avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Desmond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Deane's brow.
Desmond misses with a punch on the inside.
Desmond misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Desmond. #T3#
Deane tries to score a body lock takedown but Desmond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Desmond tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Desmond tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Desmond tries a knee to the head but Deane blocks it.
Desmond looks winded!
Deane tries to score a body lock takedown but Desmond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Desmond tries for a takedown. No joy.
Desmond with a knee to the head.
Desmond misses with a knee strike.
Deane is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Desmond breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Desmond gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Deane to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Deane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Deane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Deane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Deane working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deane stays in close to Desmond's body and controls the position.
Deane distracts Desmond with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Deane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Deane loads up on a big left hand. Desmond felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Deane looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Desmond can't hide his disappointment, as Deane celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Deane!
After winning the bout, Calvin Deane thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program