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Event: TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023

200 cm
28 yrs
266 lbs

195 cm
24 yrs
235 lbs

Thumb

Desjardins

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 8 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Dade Desjardins!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Desjardins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Thumb (0) vs (4) Desjardins
Thumb can't do much from the bottom here.
Thumb tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Desjardins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thumb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thumb gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Thumb (0) vs (6) Desjardins
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Desjardins looking for a guillotine from mount but Thumb is having none of it.
Thumb tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1##SUB2#
Desjardins swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Thumb is now in Desjardins's guard. A big mistake from Desjardins there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (6) Desjardins#SUB2#
Desjardins working for a triangle but Thumb defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Desjardins's guard. #SUB2#
Desjardins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thumb pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Desjardins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thumb passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (6) Desjardins#T2##SUB#
Thumb goes for an armbar but Desjardins turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Desjardins.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (5) vs (8) Desjardins
Desjardins stands and throws Thumb's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (11) Desjardins
You can see the frustration on Thumb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thumb is looking to reverse the position.
Desjardins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working.
Thumb manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (7) vs (11) Desjardins#T3#
Thumb trying to control the action but Desjardins is working from the bottom.
Thumb is taking a breather. Desjardins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Desjardins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thumb pulls his head out easily.
Desjardins is trying to maintain the position but Thumb is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Thumb passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (10) vs (11) Desjardins
Thumb tries to control but Desjardins wriggling away.
Desjardins tries to lock up and control but Thumb gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Desjardins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thumb haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Desjardins is squirming around, avoiding Thumb's attempts to control the action.
Desjardins regains half guard.
Thumb looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5##SUB2#
Desjardins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thumb pulls his head out easily.
Thumb trying to pass the guard but Desjardins defending well.
Thumb is stalling here. Desjardins is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Thumb seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Desjardins has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (10) vs (15) Desjardins
Thumb is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Desjardins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thumb has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Desjardins but great work by Thumb.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (14) vs (15) Desjardins
Thumb taking a breather here. #SUB#
Thumb goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Desjardins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thumb but great work by Desjardins.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (14) vs (19) Desjardins#T6#
Desjardins tries to advance to mount but Thumb denies him. #SUB2#
Desjardins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thumb knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thumb manages to work his way to half guard, despite Desjardins's best efforts.
Thumb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thumb looking to control.
Desjardins trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Desjardins pushes down on Thumb's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Desjardins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thumb tries to roll over but Desjardins keeps him under control.
Desjardins trying to control from half guard but Thumb is working away. #SUB2#
Desjardins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thumb defends it well.
Thumb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T8#
Thumb keeping full guard, as Desjardins tries to pass.
Desjardins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Desjardins has control of the leg.
Thumb is trying to maintain the position but Desjardins is very close to passing his half guard.
Thumb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thumb lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (16) vs (19) Desjardins
Thumb passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (19) vs (19) Desjardins#T9#
Desjardins tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Thumb goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Desjardins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thumb but great work by Desjardins.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (19) vs (23) Desjardins#SUB2#
Desjardins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thumb has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Desjardins but great work by Thumb.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (23) vs (23) Desjardins
Thumb tries to advance to mount but can't.
Desjardins is trying to get back to half guard.
Thumb is looking to take a break and control but Desjardins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thumb is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Desjardins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T10#
Thumb is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Desjardins wants to control but Thumb postures up.
Thumb trying to control the action but Desjardins is working from the bottom. #T11#
Thumb advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Thumb (25) vs (23) Desjardins
Thumb controlling from mount.
Desjardins wants to hold on but Thumb pushes him away.
Thumb tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thumb wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T12#
Thumb mounts Desjardins! Really nice guard pass there!
Thumb wants to control the action but instead Desjardins gets a body lock and reverses into Thumb's guard! Nice work!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (25) vs (25) Desjardins
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Desjardins is one step ahead there.
Thumb is working hard here to advance position.
Thumb is trying to keep Desjardins in close. #T13##SUB#
Thumb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Desjardins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Desjardins passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Desjardins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Desjardins is trying to work for a kimura but Thumb is defending well.
Thumb manages to get to full guard. #T14#
Desjardins trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (27) vs (25) Desjardins#SUB#
Thumb has gone for a leg lock! Desjardins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thumb's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (27) vs (27) Desjardins
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Desjardins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thumb is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thumb has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (29) vs (27) Desjardins

And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb takes the fight on points by 29 to 27.
During a confident post fight interview, Thom Thumb thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023

195 cm
24 yrs
235 lbs

189 cm
24 yrs
185 lbs

Desjardins

Kouame

Event: Nfld 28
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Desjardins fails with the takedown.
Jenkins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Jenkins drives through and clinches with Desjardins against the cage.
Jenkins stalling against the cage.
Jenkins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jenkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Desjardins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jenkins misses with a knee strike.
Jenkins lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Dade Desjardins has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desjardins is trying to drag Jenkins to the mat but Jenkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jenkins controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
Desjardins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jenkins misses with an elbow strike.
Jenkins lands an elbow inside that Desjardins shrugs off.
Jenkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dade Desjardins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Desjardins has Jenkins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jenkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jenkins connects with a knee to the head.
Jenkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Desjardins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jenkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Desjardins blocks an elbow strike from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands an elbow just above Desjardins 's eye.
Jenkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Desjardins's face. #T2#
Jenkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jenkins throws an elbow but it misses.
Desjardins dodges an elbow strike from Jenkins.
Jenkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jenkins landing knees to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jenkins tries a knee to the head but Desjardins blocks it.
Jenkins lands an elbow just above Desjardins 's eye.
Desjardins avoids a wild elbow strike from Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Desjardins avoids the damage to the body.
Jenkins crunches a lovely knee into Desjardins's ribcage.
Desjardins avoids a wild elbow strike from Jenkins.
Desjardins blocks an elbow strike from Jenkins.
Desjardins blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Jenkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jenkins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jenkins missing with knees to the body.
Desjardins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jenkins looking to throw knees to the head but Desjardins is blocking nicely.
Desjardins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Desjardins dodges an elbow strike from Jenkins.
Jenkins crunches a lovely knee into Desjardins's ribcage.
Desjardins is working for takedown but Jenkins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jenkins stalling in the clinch.
Jenkins scores a nice knee to the body.
Jenkins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Jenkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jenkins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jenkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Desjardins is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jenkins.
Desjardins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jenkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jenkins lands an elbow just above Desjardins 's eye. #CUT2#Dade Desjardins's cut is getting worse.
Jenkins is pressed up against the cage. Desjardins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jenkins down to the mat. Jenkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jenkins misses the jab.
Desjardins has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Jenkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dade Desjardins's cut.
That's time! Desjardins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Desjardins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jenkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Desjardins seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Desjardins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Desjardins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dade Desjardins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Desjardins fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Desjardins shoots in and bounces Jenkins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jenkins uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Desjardins shoots in looking for a takedown but Jenkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Desjardins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Desjardins gets tackled into the cage by Jenkins. Jenkins maintains the clinch.
Jenkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Desjardins.
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!
Jenkins lands a nice elbow.
Jenkins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Desjardins avoids the elbow strike from Jenkins, against the cage.
Desjardins blocks the elbow strike.
Jenkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jenkins lands a nice elbow.
Jenkins lands an elbow inside that Desjardins shrugs off. #CUT2#Dade Desjardins's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jenkins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jenkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jenkins lands an elbow inside.
Jenkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Desjardins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jenkins is struggling to control the position.
Jenkins lands an elbow that stopped Desjardins in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Jeez, Dade Desjardins's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tommy Jenkins!

Event: Nfld FN 28
Date: Nov 24, 2022

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Carvalho as Desjardins shoots in.
Carvalho lands an overhand right.
Jonas Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho swinging wildly here.
Desjardins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Desjardins tries for a takedown but Carvalho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Carvalho. That snapped Desjardins's head back.
Desjardins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carvalho tries to avoid it but Desjardins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carvalho to the ground. Carvalho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jonas Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dade Desjardins.
Carvalho fails to land with a series of punches.
Carvalho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Desjardins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carvalho.
Desjardins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carvalho is fending him off so far but Desjardins persists. Nope, Carvalho circles away and we're back to standing.
Desjardins slips a jab and a cross from Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carvalho! #CUT#It looks like Dade Desjardins has been cut.
Carvalho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Desjardins moves out of range as Carvalho strikes.
Desjardins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carvalho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carvalho is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Carvalho throws a right hand that Desjardins ducks under and follows up with a left that Desjardins also avoids with ease.
Carvalho cracks a nice hook into Desjardins's ribs.#TD2#
Desjardins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Desjardins thows a huge punch but Carvalho dodges it nicely.
Desjardins thows a huge punch but Carvalho dodges it nicely.
Desjardins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Desjardins lands a nice short elbow.
Desjardins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carvalho defending well though.
Desjardins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Desjardins drops an elbow to the side of Carvalho's head.
Desjardins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carvalho defending well though.
Desjardins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Carvalho taking some punishment here, with Desjardins in his half guard.
Desjardins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Desjardins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Carvalho is trying to stand.
Desjardins slips a nice elbow through Carvalho's hands, connecting with Carvalho's forehead.
Desjardins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carvalho is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desjardins misses with a head shot. Carvalho uses the momentum to regain guard.
Desjardins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Desjardins is in close to Carvalho's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Desjardins with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Carvalho wants to stand up but Desjardins is controlling him.
Desjardins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Desjardins trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Desjardins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Desjardins throwing strikes but missing.
Carvalho on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carvalho tries to get out of the position.
Desjardins throwing strikes from guard but Carvalho blocks nicely.
Desjardins won't allow Carvalho to get back to his feet.
Desjardins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carvalho has momentary wrist control but Desjardins slips an elbow through the middle.#T4##SUB2#
Desjardins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Carvalho is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Carvalho has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Desjardins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Carvalho is looking to stand up but Desjardins won't let him. #SUB2#
Desjardins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carvalho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carvalho has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Carvalho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 Jonas Carvalho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dade Desjardins's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
No luck for Desjardins with that takedown attempt.
Carvalho is looking to counter punch.
Desjardins slips a straight right by Carvalho.#TD2#
Desjardins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Desjardins lands some shots froms side control.
Desjardins throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Desjardins working the head and body with strikes.
Carvalho is working to avoid the ground and pound but Desjardins connects with a decent elbow.
Desjardins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Carvalho sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Carvalho wants to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Desjardins.
Desjardins scoring with punches from side control. #ROC2#Carvalho is rocked!
Desjardins cracks Carvalho with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Desjardins immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Carvalho is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Desjardins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dade Desjardins!
An out of breath Dade Desjardins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld FN 26
Date: Nov 03, 2022

#R1#
Van Cleefe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Desjardins circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been hearing reports that Desjardins has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Desjardins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Desjardins feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Desjardins.
Desjardins 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.
Desjardins in side control, throwing shots but Van Cleefe defends.
Desjardins postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Van Cleefe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Desjardins lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Desjardins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Desjardins tries to score with some ground and pound. Van Cleefe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
Desjardins misses with the ground and pound.
Desjardins throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Desjardins is chipping away with strikes.
Desjardins throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Van Cleefe works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Van Cleefe tries to roll over but Desjardins keeps him under control.
Desjardins misses with a head shot. Van Cleefe uses the momentum to regain guard.
Van Cleefe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Desjardins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Desjardins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Desjardins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Desjardins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Desjardins postures up in Van Cleefe's guard and throws a big left but Van Cleefe blocks it.
Van Cleefe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van Cleefe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Desjardins throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe has an active guard here but Desjardins has managed to pass into half guard.
Desjardins drops an elbow to the side of Van Cleefe's head. #T3#
Desjardins is nestled in close to Van Cleefe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Desjardins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Desjardins throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Van Cleefe to regain full guard.
Desjardins cracks Van Cleefe with a solid left hand.
Van Cleefe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Desjardins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Cleefe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Desjardins throws a strike but Van Cleefe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Van Cleefe tries to free his leg and advance position but Desjardins is retaining full guard.
Van Cleefe trying to control but Desjardins is working from the bottom. #T4#
Van Cleefe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Desjardins is keeping the position for now.
Desjardins keeping moving, preventing Van Cleefe from controlling successfully.
Van Cleefe preventing the sweep.
Van Cleefe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Desjardins is controlling Van Cleefe's posture.
Van Cleefe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Desjardins is looking for a sweep.
Van Cleefe looking to control but instead Desjardins has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dade Desjardins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Desjardins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lee Van Cleefe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Cleefe swinging wildly here.
Desjardins shoots in and drives through. Van Cleefe sprawls well.
Van Cleefe unleashes a big counter combination but Desjardins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Van Cleefe leaves Desjardins 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 Dade Desjardins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Van Cleefe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Cleefe wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Desjardins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van Cleefe's head.
Desjardins trying to move into half guard but instead Van Cleefe has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Desjardins is striking but Van Cleefe is not phased and passes to half guard.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe wants to work for an arm triangle but Desjardins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Van Cleefe prevents Desjardins from improving his position.
Van Cleefe with the ground and pound but Desjardins uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Desjardins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Van Cleefe, into his guard. #REVR##SUB#
Desjardins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Van Cleefe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Desjardins has Van Cleefe in his guard.#REVB##T2#
Van Cleefe throwing strikes from guard but Desjardins blocks nicely.
Van Cleefe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Desjardins doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Van Cleefe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Desjardins's guard. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Desjardins sees it coming and defends easily.
Desjardins trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Van Cleefe prevents Desjardins from improving his position.
Dade Desjardins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe is looking for a kimura here.
Van Cleefe content to control rather than advance.
Van Cleefe with the ground and pound but Desjardins uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Desjardins 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#
Van Cleefe 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.
Desjardins throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Van Cleefe to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Desjardins throwing strikes from guard but Van Cleefe blocks nicely.
Van Cleefe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Desjardins.
Desjardins connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Desjardins chips away with some ground and pound.
Desjardins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Van Cleefe's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dade Desjardins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Desjardins fails with the takedown.
Desjardins tries for a takedown but Van Cleefe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dade Desjardins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desjardins misses with a takedown attempt - Van Cleefe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dade Desjardins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Desjardins with a poor takedown
and Van Cleefe counters with a series of strikes. Desjardins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Desjardins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Van Cleefe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short body shot lands from Van Cleefe as the two fighters clinch.
Desjardins avoids a wild elbow strike from Van Cleefe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Cleefe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Van Cleefe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Cleefe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Van Cleefe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Cleefe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Cleefe works on Desjardins's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Cleefe tries a body shot but Desjardins blocks it.
Van Cleefe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Cleefe lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Cleefe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Van Cleefe tries to throw a body punch but Desjardins avoids it by throwing Van Cleefe back against the cage.
Van Cleefe lands an uppercut.
Van Cleefe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Desjardins blocks a body shot from Van Cleefe. #T2#
Van Cleefe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Desjardins dodges an elbow strike from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe lands an elbow that stopped Desjardins in his tracks for a moment.
Van Cleefe scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Cleefe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Cleefe tries a body shot but Desjardins blocks it.
Van Cleefe lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Van Cleefe.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Cleefe.
Nice elbow from Van Cleefe.
Desjardins takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Dade Desjardins has been cut.
Van Cleefe can't find room to land a body shot as Desjardins controls the action. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Van Cleefe as the two fighters clinch.
Van Cleefe pushes off an throws an elbow but Desjardins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Van Cleefe digs a right hand into Desjardins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Desjardins's gas tank.
A short left from Van Cleefe.
Nice elbow from Van Cleefe.
Lee Van Cleefe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Cleefe throws an elbow that misses.
Van Cleefe lands a nice elbow.
Van Cleefe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van Cleefe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Desjardins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Cleefe goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Van Cleefe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Desjardins is working for takedown but Van Cleefe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Desjardins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Desjardins takes an elbow to the temple.
Van Cleefe works on Desjardins's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Cleefe misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Cleefe presses Desjardins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Cleefe lands a body punch.
Van Cleefe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Van Cleefe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Desjardins 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Nfld FN 23
Date: Oct 06, 2022

#R1##TD#
Desjardins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Desjardins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Swas is trying to control Desjardins's posture but Desjardins avoids it.
Swas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Desjardins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Swas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Desjardins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Desjardins goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Swas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Desjardins's guard! Nice work there by Swas! #SUB#
Desjardins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Swas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Swas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Desjardins's head.#SUB#
Desjardins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Swas is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Desjardins.
You can see the frustration on Desjardins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Desjardins is trying to improve his position.
Desjardins regains half guard.
Desjardins is staying active underneath Swas, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Desjardins looking for submissions off his back.
Swas wants to take a breather but Desjardins is having none of it. #SUB#
Desjardins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Desjardins trying to control here. #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.
Swas is keen to just control but Desjardins is a slippery customer.
Desjardins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Swas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Desjardins gets back to full guard.
Swas wants to stand but Desjardins is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Swas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Desjardins keeping moving, preventing Swas from controlling successfully. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Desjardins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Swas!#SUB#
Desjardins is trying to get an arm triangle but Swas is defending well.
Swas tries to buck Desjardins off but Desjardins is having none of it.#SUB#
Desjardins tries for a kimura but Swas is defending well.
Desjardins lands an elbow. #T4#
Swas wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Desjardins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Swas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Desjardins but great work by Swas.
Desjardins tries to control but Swas manages to take his back.#SUB2#
Desjardins showing good submission defense here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desjardins tries to roll but Swas sticks to his back.
Desjardins turns into Swas and is now in his guard.
Desjardins content to stall in guard here.
Swas keeping moving, preventing Desjardins from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dalton Swas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Desjardins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Swas on his heels. He'll look to pass Swas's guard now, I'm sure.
Swas 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#
Desjardins wants to get back to full guard.
Desjardins is trying to maintain the position but Swas is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Desjardins looking for submissions off his back.
Swas is trying to control. Desjardins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Desjardins looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swas stalling away here and it's allowed Desjardins to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1#
Desjardins pulls Swas in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Desjardins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Desjardins controls Swas momentarily but Swas frees himself. #SUB#
Swas is posturing up here but Desjardins has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Swas tries to roll out but it's too tight and Swas has to tap! Slick submission there by Desjardins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dade Desjardins!
A very excited looking Dade Desjardins 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: Nfld 23
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1##CL#
Jenkins has closed the distance and engaged Desjardins in a clinch.
Jenkins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Desjardins tries for a takedown but Jenkins manages to get underhooks.
Jenkins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Desjardins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jenkins misses with an elbow over the top.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jenkins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Desjardins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jenkins is defending well.
Jenkins lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Dade Desjardins has been cut.
Jenkins misses with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jenkins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desjardins dodges an elbow strike from Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jenkins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jenkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Desjardins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jenkins prevents it.
Tommy Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dade Desjardins.
Desjardins blocks an elbow strike from Jenkins.
Jenkins just leaning against Desjardins, taking a breather.
Desjardins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knees to the body from Jenkins.
Jenkins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jenkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Desjardins is defending well for now.
Jenkins lands a nice elbow.
Jenkins lands an elbow just above Desjardins 's eye.
Jenkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jenkins lands a damaging elbow.
Jenkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Desjardins's face. #T2#
Jenkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Desjardins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Desjardins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jenkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jenkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jenkins stalling in the clinch.
Jenkins misses with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Desjardins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Desjardins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jenkins landing knees to the body.
Desjardins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jenkins throws an elbow but it misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Jenkins lands a nice elbow.
Jenkins slowing the pace effectively.
Jenkins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jenkins misses with an elbow strike.
Jenkins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Dade Desjardins's cut even more.
Jenkins lands an elbow that stopped Desjardins in his tracks for a moment.
Desjardins blocks an elbow strike from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a nice elbow. #T4#
Jenkins stops a takedown attempt from Desjardins.
Jenkins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jenkins lands an elbow inside.
Desjardins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jenkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Desjardins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jenkins as he jumps to the side.
Jenkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Desjardins.
Desjardins has a takedown stuffed.
Jenkins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Desjardins manages to circle out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Desjardins misses with a looping right.
Desjardins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins.
A little jabbing left from Desjardins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Desjardins is defended easily by Jenkins.#TD2#
Desjardins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jenkins sprawls well initially but Desjardins persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jenkins tries to kick Desjardins off in order to stand up. Desjardins Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Jenkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dade Desjardins's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jenkins throws a lazy right hand but Desjardins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Desjardins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jenkins tries to counter by clinching up but Desjardins breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Jenkins gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jenkins throws an elbow but misses.
Jenkins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Desjardins blocks an elbow strike from Jenkins.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jenkins.
Desjardins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jenkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jenkins lands an elbow inside that Desjardins shrugs off.
Jenkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Desjardins can do to turn this around?
Jenkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jenkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Desjardins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Desjardins is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins landing knees to the body. #T1#
Desjardins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jenkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jenkins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jenkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Desjardins.
Jenkins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jenkins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jenkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Desjardins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jenkins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jenkins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jenkins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jenkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Desjardins's face.
Jenkins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Desjardins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jenkins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tommy Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dade Desjardins.#T2#
Desjardins takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#The cut above Dade Desjardins's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jenkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Desjardins dodges an elbow strike from Jenkins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins misses with an elbow over the top.
Desjardins blocks an elbow strike from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jenkins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Desjardins's brow.
Desjardins is working for takedown but Jenkins is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jenkins.
Desjardins managing to block the knees to the body from Jenkins.
Desjardins takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#Dade Desjardins's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Desjardins takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Jenkins throws an elbow that misses.
Jenkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Desjardins is defending well for now.
Jenkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Desjardins is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jenkins throws an elbow but misses.
Jenkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Desjardins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jenkins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tommy Jenkins!

Event: TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022

195 cm
20 yrs
235 lbs

188 cm
41 yrs
228 lbs

Desjardins

Halloo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Dade Desjardins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tupa Halloo!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Desjardins shoots in for a takedown but Halloo shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Halloo pushes Desjardins up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Halloo tightens his grip and picks Desjardins up, before dumping him to the ground. Desjardins manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Desjardins (0) vs (2) Halloo
Halloo wants to pass the guard but Desjardins is keeping the position.
Desjardins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Desjardins keeping moving, preventing Halloo from controlling successfully.
Halloo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Desjardins is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Desjardins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Desjardins has his foot on Halloo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Halloo works his way back into a safe position though.
Halloo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Desjardins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halloo defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Desjardins working for a triangle but Halloo defends it easily. #SUB2#
Halloo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Desjardins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Desjardins has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Desjardins (2) vs (2) Halloo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desjardins wants to control from the top but Halloo keeps moving.
Halloo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Desjardins won't allow Halloo to sweep him here. #T2#
Halloo is controlling Desjardins's posture.
Desjardins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Desjardins wants to control from the top but Halloo keeps moving.
Desjardins tries to free his leg and advance position but Halloo is retaining full guard.
Halloo keeping moving, preventing Desjardins from controlling successfully.
Desjardins stays in close to Halloo's body and controls the position. #T3#
Halloo seems keen to control Desjardins's posture.
Desjardins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halloo is keeping the position for now.
Desjardins trying to control but Halloo is working from the bottom.
Halloo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Halloo looking to control. #T4#
Desjardins trying to control but Halloo is working from the bottom.
Desjardins tries to free his leg and advance position but Halloo is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Desjardins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halloo trying to control the position.
Halloo pulls Desjardins in close to prevent any damage.
Desjardins stopping the sweep attempt from Halloo.#T5#
Desjardins wants to pass the guard but Halloo is keeping the position.
Desjardins looking to sit in guard and control but Halloo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Desjardins (2) vs (4) Halloo
Halloo stays in close to Desjardins's body and controls the position.
Desjardins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halloo's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Desjardins (4) vs (4) Halloo
Halloo controls Desjardins momentarily but Desjardins frees himself. #SUB#
Desjardins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Halloo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Halloo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Halloo!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Desjardins (4) vs (8) Halloo#SUB2#
Halloo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Desjardins, who protects the arm well. #T6#
Desjardins tries to improve position but can't.
Halloo tries to move to mount but Desjardins blocks the move with his legs.
Halloo taking a breather here.
Desjardins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halloo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Desjardins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halloo passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Desjardins (4) vs (11) Halloo
Halloo just content to control the position. #T7#
Desjardins is not content to let Halloo control the position.
Desjardins is letting Halloo control him for a moment.
Desjardins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Halloo off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Desjardins (8) vs (11) Halloo
Desjardins is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Halloo's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Desjardins's hands.#SUB#
Desjardins looking for the choke from the back.
Halloo tries to break free. #SUB#
Desjardins working for a choke but Halloo is defending well. #T8##SUB#
Desjardins is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Halloo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Halloo for a finish.
Halloo has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Desjardins gets his hands free as Halloo looks to control.
Desjardins tries to get the hooks in deep but Halloo pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Desjardins is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Desjardins struggling to keep hold of the position. #T9#
Halloo tries to escape the position.
Halloo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Halloo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Desjardins working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Halloo tries to reverse the position but Desjardins maintains control.
Halloo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Desjardins is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Halloo!
Score +3 for passing guard: Desjardins (11) vs (11) Halloo#T10#
Desjardins looking to control but Halloo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Halloo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Desjardins.
Halloo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Desjardins tries to control but Halloo wriggling away. #SUB#
Desjardins working for a submission but Halloo is keeping him at bay.
Halloo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Desjardins (11) vs (13) Halloo
Halloo controlling from the top position.
Halloo trying to control but Desjardins is working from the bottom. #T11#
Halloo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Desjardins trying to keep a closed guard but Halloo is proving a slippery customer.
Halloo trying to control the position from guard on top but Desjardins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Desjardins working for a triangle but Halloo defends it easily.
Halloo looking to pass the guard.
Halloo trying to control the position from guard on top but Desjardins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Halloo stopping the sweep attempt from Desjardins.
Halloo trying to control but Desjardins is working from the bottom.
Desjardins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Halloo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Desjardins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halloo trying to control the position from guard on top but Desjardins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Halloo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Halloo tries to free his leg and advance position but Desjardins is retaining full guard.
Halloo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Desjardins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halloo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halloo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halloo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Halloo trying to control the position from guard on top but Desjardins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Halloo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Desjardins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halloo has managed to get both his arms back between Desjardins's legs - danger averted.
Halloo trying to control but Desjardins is working from the bottom. #T14##SUB#
Desjardins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halloo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Desjardins looking for a guillotine here but Halloo defends easily.
Halloo stands and throws Desjardins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Desjardins (11) vs (16) Halloo
Desjardins manages to get back to half guard.
Halloo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Desjardins is trying to control but can't.
Halloo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Desjardins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Halloo wins on points by 16 to 11.
A very excited looking Tupa Halloo 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: Nfld 21
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Desjardins slips a jab and a cross from Carvalho.
Desjardins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Desjardins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been told by Carvalho's head coaches at Hero Academia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Desjardins staying out of range there.
And Desjardins tries to counter it with a takedown but Carvalho pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Desjardins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Carvalho kicks Desjardins off and gets back to his feet.
Jonas Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Desjardins back to the cage. Carvalho follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Desjardins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Carvalho throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Desjardins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Carvalho!
Desjardins prevents Carvalho from escaping the position.
Desjardins is looking to take a break and control but Carvalho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Desjardins is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desjardins is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Carvalho will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1##SUB2#
Desjardins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Desjardins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Carvalho has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Desjardins but great work by Carvalho.
Desjardins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Desjardins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carvalho is just riding it out for now. Desjardins eventually gives up the hold.
Desjardins is trying to control the action in half guard but Carvalho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Carvalho pushes Desjardins off looking to stand but Desjardins dives back in and keeps control.
Desjardins is looking to stall here but Carvalho recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Desjardins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carvalho is keeping the position for now.
Carvalho wants to stand but Desjardins is controlling the position.
Desjardins trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carvalho is looking to stand up but Desjardins isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Desjardins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carvalho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carvalho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carvalho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Desjardins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Carvalho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Desjardins slips nicely into half guard.#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.
Carvalho wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Desjardins in particular looking to stall.
Carvalho is staying active underneath Desjardins, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Desjardins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Carvalho!
Desjardins wants to control but Carvalho is keeping him busy.
Carvalho pushes Desjardins away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Desjardins gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Desjardins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carvalho is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #ES#
Carvalho throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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 Jonas Carvalho will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Desjardins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho. #TD2#
Desjardins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carvalho to the mat! Carvalho manages to get full guard.

Carvalho wriggles free and stands up.
Carvalho throws a right and a left that Desjardins avoids nicely.
Desjardins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Desjardins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Desjardins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carvalho moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Desjardins.
Carvalho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carvalho wants it to stay on the feet.
Carvalho looks to land a combination but Desjardins avoids it well.
Carvalho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Desjardins manages to avoid it.
Carvalho stalks Desjardins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Desjardins's face. Desjardins staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Dade Desjardins has been cut.
Carvalho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Desjardins doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Desjardins feints and as Carvalho raises his hands in defense, Desjardins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Desjardins landing some decent shots from guard.
Carvalho wants to get back to his feet but Desjardins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Carvalho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Desjardins controls the pace.#T1#
Desjardins trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carvalho wants to stand and escape but Desjardins is having none of it. #SUB2#
Desjardins drops back looking for a leg! Carvalho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carvalho manages to kick Desjardins off! Desjardins jumps back into Carvalho's guard.
Desjardins stops Carvalho from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Carvalho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carvalho closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Carvalho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A cross from Carvalho lands.
Desjardins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carvalho as he avoids it easily.
As Desjardins looks to move away, Carvalho throws a big counter combo but Desjardins just gets out of the way.
Jonas Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dade Desjardins.
Carvalho looks to land a combination but Desjardins avoids it well.
Carvalho works the jab nicely.
Desjardins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
Nice straight punches there by Carvalho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carvalho.
Carvalho is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Desjardins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Carvalho to the ground. Desjardins is now in Carvalho's guard.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Desjardins from controlling successfully.
Carvalho wants to stand and escape but Desjardins is having none of it. #SUB2#
Desjardins drops back looking for a leg! Carvalho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carvalho manages to kick Desjardins off! Desjardins jumps back into Carvalho's guard.
Desjardins controlling from the top position. #T3#
Desjardins trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom. #ES#
Carvalho is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Desjardins presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Desjardins tries for a takedown but Carvalho manages to get underhooks.
Desjardins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carvalho's efforts to push away.
Desjardins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carvalho's efforts to push away.#T4#
Carvalho is looking to break free of the clinch but Desjardins has double underhooks. #BC#
Carvalho breaks from the clinch.
Jonas Carvalho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Desjardins misses with a right hand
letting Carvalho counter with a right hand.
Desjardins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carvalho misses with a two punch combination.
Carvalho lunges at Desjardins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Desjardins's hand.
Carvalho pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Desjardins back to the cage. Carvalho follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD2#
Desjardins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Desjardins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Carvalho looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Carvalho looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Carvalho! #REVR#
Desjardins regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Carvalho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dade Desjardins's cut.
That's time! Carvalho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Carvalho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carvalho thuds a left hand into Desjardins's body.
Jonas Carvalho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Desjardins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carvalho throws a nice looking combination but Desjardins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Desjardins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Desjardins stops Carvalho from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Desjardins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carvalho has managed to free his arm - good work.
Desjardins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carvalho keeps working. #SUB2#
Desjardins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Desjardins is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1##SUB2#
Desjardins looking to secure an arm triangle but Carvalho defends it well. #SUB2#
Desjardins looking for a guillotine from mount but Carvalho is having none of it. #SUB2#
Desjardins working for a submission but Carvalho is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Desjardins working for a guillotine from mount but Carvalho is in no mood to give up. #T2#
Carvalho wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Carvalho tries to buck Desjardins off but Desjardins takes his back!
Carvalho is trying to get back to his feet but Desjardins has full control of the position and if anything, Carvalho has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Carvalho defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Desjardins's arms. #SUB2#
Desjardins sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Carvalho taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dade Desjardins!
Our winner, Dade Desjardins, 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: Nfld FN 8 sparky vs falcon
Date: Jun 16, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Green clinches with his opponent.
Green is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Desjardins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Green lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Desjardins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green. #TD#
Desjardins works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Desjardins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Desjardins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Green not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Desjardins 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.
Desjardins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Green is trying to keep Desjardins in close. #T1#
Desjardins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Desjardins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Green trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Desjardins advances to half guard.
Desjardins controlling the action here.#SUB#
Desjardins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Desjardins controlling the action here.#T2#
Desjardins passes to side control. #SUB#
Desjardins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Green is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Desjardins has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Desjardins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Desjardins is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Green's shoulder. That is not cool.
Desjardins working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Desjardins has hold of Green's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Green tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Desjardins cranks the arm and Green screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Green, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dade Desjardins!
A very excited looking Dade Desjardins 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: Nfld FN 5
Date: May 26, 2022

#R1#
Desjardins fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Desjardins has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Peterson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Desjardins.
Peterson works the jab nicely.
Peterson lands a slapping body shot.
Peterson lands a front kick.
Peterson works Desjardins's body with a nice hook.
Desjardins misses with a takedown attempt
and Peterson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dade Desjardins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Peterson has closed the distance and engaged Desjardins in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Peterson.
Peterson presses Desjardins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Desjardins is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Peterson breaks from the clinch.
Peterson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Jab from Peterson.
Desjardins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Peterson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Peterson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Desjardins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Desjardins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Desjardins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Desjardins is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Desjardins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
Desjardins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Peterson tries to roll over but Desjardins keeps him under control.
Desjardins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Peterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Desjardins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Desjardins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peterson defends it well.
Peterson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Desjardins wants to take a breather but Peterson is having none of it. #SUB#
Desjardins maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Peterson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Desjardins has cracked it and Peterson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Desjardins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dade Desjardins!
A relieved looking Dade Desjardins 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: Nfld 14
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1##TD#
Wei shoots in and bounces Desjardins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wei trying to control but Desjardins is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wei wants to pass the guard but Desjardins is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Wei is sitting in close to Desjardins's body. Desjardins has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Wei is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Wei is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Desjardins.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dade Desjardins!
A victorious Dade Desjardins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld FN 2
Date: Apr 21, 2022

#R1#
Nowak catches Desjardins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Nowak feints and as Desjardins raises his hands in defense, Nowak changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nowak trying to control but Desjardins is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nowak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Desjardins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nowak has managed to get both his arms back between Desjardins's legs - danger averted.
Nowak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Desjardins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nowak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Desjardins on the ground.
Desjardins keeping moving, preventing Nowak from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Desjardins working for a triangle but Nowak defends it easily. #SUB2#
Desjardins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nowak is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nowak has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Desjardins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nowak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nowak wants to control from the top but Desjardins keeps moving.
Nowak advances position into side control!
Desjardins is letting Nowak control him for a moment.
Desjardins can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Desjardins tries to buck Nowak off but Nowak is having none of it.
Desjardins prevents Nowak from moving into mount.
Desjardins is trying to get back to half guard.
Desjardins trying to remain calm as Nowak controls from the top position.
Desjardins is looking to regain half guard here but Nowak keeps moving and retains side control.
Nowak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Desjardins keeps working.
Nowak tries to move into full mount but can't pass Desjardins's legs.
Nowak is looking to take a break and control but Desjardins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nowak happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Desjardins is looking for a sweep.
Desjardins trying to remain calm as Nowak controls from the top position.
Desjardins stops Nowak from passing to mount.
Nowak is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Desjardins's shoulder. That is not cool.
Desjardins is trying to control Nowak's posture but Nowak avoids it.
The referee asks Nowak politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nowak prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Desjardins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Desjardins drives through with a takedown into Nowak's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Desjardins wants to control from the top but Nowak keeps moving. #T4#
Nowak has control of Desjardins's left arm, preventing Desjardins from doing any damage.
Nowak working a defensive guard here.
Nowak wants to sweep here but Desjardins controlling him for the moment.
Desjardins trying to control the position from guard on top but Nowak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nowak looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nowak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Nowak dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Nowak tries to sprawl but Desjardins drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Desjardins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Desjardins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nowak defending well though.
Nowak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Desjardins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nowak is looking to improve his position.
Nowak regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nowak seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nowak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak looking to control.
Nowak looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Desjardins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nowak seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nowak wants to sweep here but Desjardins controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Nowak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Desjardins tries to free his leg and advance position but Nowak is retaining full guard.
Desjardins trying to control the position from guard on top but Nowak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Nowak looking to score a takedown here. Desjardins is defending well but Nowak drives through and ends up in Desjardins's guard.
Nowak wants to control from the top but Desjardins keeps moving.
Desjardins keeping full guard, as Nowak tries to pass. #T2#
Nowak stopping the sweep attempt from Desjardins.
Nowak tries to free his leg and advance position but Desjardins is retaining full guard.
Nowak pushes down on Desjardins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Desjardins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nowak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nowak is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nowak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Desjardins working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Desjardins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Nowak postures up. #SUB#
Nowak drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nowak jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nowak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Desjardins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Desjardins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nowak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nowak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nowak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nowak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Desjardins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jan Nowak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Desjardins trying to keep a closed guard but Nowak is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Desjardins feints and as Nowak raises his hands in defense, Desjardins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Desjardins trying to control the position from guard on top but Nowak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nowak is adopting a defensive guard.
Nowak can't keep his opponent in guard - Desjardins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dade Desjardins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Desjardins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Desjardins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nowak dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Desjardins keeping moving, preventing Nowak from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Desjardins is looking for a triangle but Nowak pushes his legs off easily.
Desjardins 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##SUB2#
Desjardins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nowak gets back to full guard. #T1#
Nowak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Desjardins is one step ahead there.
Nowak has Desjardins pulled in close to control his posture.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nowak.#SUB2#
Desjardins drops back looking for a leg! Nowak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nowak manages to kick Desjardins off! Desjardins jumps back into Nowak's guard.
Desjardins being controlled here momentarily.
Desjardins won't allow Nowak to sweep him here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Desjardins wants to control from the top but Nowak keeps moving.
Nowak controls Desjardins momentarily but Desjardins frees himself.
Nowak is pulling down on Desjardins's head to control his posture.
Desjardins trying to control the position from guard on top but Nowak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Desjardins looking to pass the guard.
Desjardins trying to control but Nowak is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Nowak gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Desjardins is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desjardins wants to control but Nowak postures up.
Desjardins manages to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Nowak seems content to control.
Desjardins trying to hold on to Nowak's head to control him but Nowak postures up.
Desjardins won't allow Nowak to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Nowak seems content to control.
Nowak wants to free his trapped foot but Desjardins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nowak is thwarting Desjardins's attempts to control the position.
Desjardins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nowak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nowak's back!#T4##SUB2#
Desjardins working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Desjardins is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nowak knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nowak for a finish.
Desjardins not allowing Nowak to control his hands.
Nowak tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Nowak is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Desjardins gets his way!
Nowak is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dade Desjardins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Desjardins has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 4
Date: Apr 03, 2022

195 cm
19 yrs
235 lbs

190 cm
20 yrs
220 lbs

Desjardins

Lazarus

Event: ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 2
Date: Feb 13, 2022

195 cm
18 yrs
235 lbs

192 cm
18 yrs
259 lbs

Desjardins

Grace

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dade Desjardins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Henry Grace!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Grace tries to close the distance and clinch but Desjardins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Desjardins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Desjardins tries to sprawl but Grace drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Desjardins (0) vs (2) Grace#SUB2#
Grace wants to work for an arm triangle but Desjardins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grace wants to take a breather but Desjardins is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desjardins tries to get to full guard but Grace has control of the leg.
Grace wants to pass to mount but Desjardins is defending the position.
Desjardins is holding on to half guard well.#T1##SUB2#
Grace looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Desjardins wants to control but Grace is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Grace is working for a submission of some sort.
Desjardins regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2##SUB#
Desjardins has his foot on Grace's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grace works his way back into a safe position though.
Desjardins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Desjardins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grace is aware though and is defending well.
Grace looking to sit in guard and control but Desjardins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Desjardins (2) vs (2) Grace#SUB2#
Grace is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Desjardins defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Desjardins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Grace has his foot on Desjardins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Desjardins works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
Desjardins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Desjardins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Grace is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Desjardins defends well.
Grace keeping moving, preventing Desjardins from controlling successfully.
Desjardins passes Grace's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grace is staying active underneath Desjardins, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Grace looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Desjardins is working for a kimura but Grace is defending it quite comfortably.
Grace 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.#T4#
Grace is trying to control but can't.
Grace is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Desjardins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grace is just riding it out for now. Desjardins eventually gives up the hold.
Grace wants to improve his position but Desjardins is controlling well. #SUB2#
Grace actively working from the bottom here.#T5##SUB#
Desjardins is looking for a kimura here.
Grace is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Desjardins seems to be looking for submissions.
Grace moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Grace is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Desjardins is aware though and is defending well.
Grace keeping moving, preventing Desjardins from controlling successfully.
Grace looking for a sweep. Not yet Grace, not yet. #T6#
Desjardins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Desjardins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Desjardins trying to control but Grace is working from the bottom.
Desjardins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Grace wants to sweep but no luck.
Grace keeping moving, preventing Desjardins from controlling successfully.
Desjardins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Desjardins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T7##SUB2#
Grace looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Grace is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Desjardins defends well.
Grace looks winded!#SUB#
Desjardins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grace wants to hit a sweep here but Desjardins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Grace there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Desjardins (5) vs (2) Grace#SUB#
Desjardins looking to secure an arm triangle but Grace defends it well.
Grace is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Desjardins trying to control but Grace is having none of it. #SUB#
Grace defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Desjardins.
Grace really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Grace is squirming around, avoiding Desjardins's attempts to control the action.
Grace really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T9##SUB#
Desjardins working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Grace is looking to get to half guard.
Grace tries to lock up and control but Desjardins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Desjardins working for a submission but Grace is keeping him at bay.
Grace is in all sorts of trouble here.
Desjardins wants to control but instead Grace manages to regain half guard.
Desjardins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grace keeps working.
Grace tries to get to full guard but Desjardins has control of the leg. #T10##SUB2#
Grace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Desjardins seems content to control.#SUB#
Desjardins seems to be looking for submissions.
Desjardins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Grace moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grace keeping moving, preventing Desjardins from controlling successfully.
Desjardins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Desjardins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grace does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
Grace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Desjardins is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Grace is defending against the submission attempts here by Desjardins. #SUB#
Desjardins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Desjardins is trying to control the action in half guard but Grace is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12##SUB#
Desjardins is looking for a kimura here.
Desjardins is trying to control the action in half guard but Grace is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Desjardins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Desjardins wants to control but Grace is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Desjardins is working for a kimura but Grace is defending it quite comfortably. #T13##SUB#
Desjardins is looking for a kimura here.
Grace is trying to control but can't.
Grace is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Desjardins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Desjardins's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Desjardins (5) vs (6) Grace#SUB2#
Grace is looking for a rear naked choke here but Desjardins reverses the position brilliantly into Grace's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Desjardins (7) vs (6) Grace#SUB2#
Desjardins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Desjardins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14##SUB#
Desjardins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grace looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grace looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grace!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Desjardins (7) vs (10) Grace
Desjardins can't do much from the bottom here.
Grace advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Desjardins (7) vs (12) Grace
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Desjardins tries to reverse the position but Grace maintains control.
Grace controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grace wins on points by 12 to 7.

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