Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL59
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Machine tries to sprawl but Caruga drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Machine wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Machine is defending against the submission attempts here by Caruga.
Caruga stops Machine from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Caruga is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Caruga seems to be working for a kimura but Machine defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Caruga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caruga.
Caruga is looking to advance position but Machine won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Caruga is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machine wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Caruga seems to be looking for submissions.
Machine is trying to stand back up but Caruga is controlling him
Machine on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Machine tries to get out of the position.
Caruga is looking to advance position but Machine won't allow it.
Caruga stops Machine from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Caruga looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Caruga is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machine sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a kimura but Machine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caruga to get the leverage.
Machine wants to get back to his feet.
Caruga trying to pass the guard but Machine defending well.
Caruga stops Machine from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Caruga looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machine defends it well.
Machine wants to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a kimura but Machine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caruga to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machine defends it well. #SUB2#
Caruga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machine is just riding it out for now. Caruga eventually gives up the hold.
Machine wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a kimura here.
Machine tries to kick Caruga off but Caruga keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Caruga has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Machine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Caruga on the ground.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Machine trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Caruga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machine is just riding it out for now. Caruga eventually gives up the hold.
Caruga prevents Machine from standing back up. #SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a kimura but Machine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caruga to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Caruga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Caruga is working for a submission of some sort.
Machine looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stevo Caruga dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Machine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machine moves to clinch but Caruga breaks away #TD2#
so Caruga counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Caruga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machine swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Caruga 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. #SUB2#
Caruga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Caruga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Caruga 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.
Caruga is pushing down on Machine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Machine is fighting to maintain full guard but Caruga has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Caruga is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stevo Caruga has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Caruga seems to be working for a kimura but Machine defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Caruga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machine is just riding it out for now. Caruga eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Machine is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Caruga is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Caruga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machine is just riding it out for now. Caruga eventually gives up the hold.
Machine wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Caruga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machine is just riding it out for now. Caruga eventually gives up the hold.
Machine is trying to stand back up but Caruga is controlling him #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Caruga is working for a submission of some sort.
Caruga stops Machine from getting back to his feet.
Caruga moves into full mount! Machine won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Caruga looking to secure an arm triangle but Machine defends it well. #SUB2#
Caruga is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Machine can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Machine trying desperately to get to his feet. #SUB2#
Caruga working for a submission but Machine is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Caruga has control of Machine's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Machine regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Machine wants to try and get back to his feet.#T3##SUB2#
Caruga wants to finish this one by submission but Machine is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Caruga. #SUB2#
Caruga looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Machine trying desperately to get to his feet. #SUB2#
Machine defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Caruga. #SUB2#
Caruga working for a guillotine from mount but Machine is in no mood to give up.
You get the feeling that Machine really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Caruga wants to take Machine's back here but Machine is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #SUB2#
Caruga has control of Machine's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Machine regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Machine is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB2#
Caruga quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Caruga but it's paid off an Machine is forced to tap! Nice work by Caruga.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stevo Caruga!
Stevo Caruga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SPFT #7
Date: Aug 23, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Caruga throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Borisov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Caruga is in Borisov's guard.#SUB2#
Caruga has gone for a leg lock! Borisov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Caruga's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Caruga has his foot on Borisov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borisov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Borisov is posturing up here but Caruga has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Borisov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Borisov has to tap! Slick submission there by Caruga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stevo Caruga!
Stevo Caruga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Cobb vs Bartz
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Caruga.
A quick step to the side and Gee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gee throws a leg kick but Caruga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gee throws a head kick that Caruga semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Stevo Caruga has been cut.
Caruga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gee avoids it really well and circles away.
Gee tries to counter by clinching up but Caruga breaks away and moves out of range.
Gee fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Caruga tries to counter it with a takedown but Gee pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Caruga shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Caruga was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Gee bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Caruga.
Inspektor Gee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevo Caruga.
Gee throws a low kick but Caruga avoids it.
Caruga's coach down at The Jungle Room was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Caruga's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Caruga takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Caruga looks for a takedown but Gee sprawls well.#T1#
Gee throws a right hand that Caruga ducks under and follows up with a left that Caruga also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Caruga closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Gee explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caruga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Caruga fails to land the takedown.
Gee seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Caruga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gee looks to score with a jab to the body but Caruga is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caruga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Inspektor Gee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Gee moves into the clinch successfully.
Caruga tries to pull guard but Gee won't allow it.
Gee lands an elbow just above Caruga 's eye. #T2##TD2#
Caruga gets control of Gee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Caruga will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Caruga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Caruga is tightening it up a little... Gee has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gee reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gee taps out! Nice BJJ there by Caruga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stevo Caruga!
A victorious Stevo Caruga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Chavaski vs Sam
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1##TD#
Plusnin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Caruga napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Caruga tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Plusnin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Plusnin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Plusnin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Plusnin controls the position.
Caruga is looking for a sweep.
Caruga manages to get back to half guard.
Caruga is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Caruga looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caruga trying to hold on to Plusnin's head to control him but Plusnin postures up.
Well, if Plusnin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1##SUB#
Plusnin is working for a submission of some sort.
Caruga has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Jungle Room. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plusnin pulls his head out easily.
Caruga is looking to control Plusnin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caruga avoid being mounted?
Plusnin controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plusnin is trying to control. Caruga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plusnin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Caruga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plusnin pulls his head out easily.
Caruga is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Plusnin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Caruga is just riding it out for now. Plusnin eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.
Caruga wants to control but Plusnin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Plusnin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Plusnin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Caruga is just riding it out for now. Plusnin eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Caruga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Plusnin wants to work for an arm triangle but Caruga is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Plusnin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Caruga defends it well. #SUB#
Plusnin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Caruga sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Caruga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Caruga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Plusnin wants to work for an arm triangle but Caruga is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Caruga wants to improve his position but Plusnin is controlling well. #SUB#
Plusnin seems to be working for a kimura but Caruga defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Plusnin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Caruga regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Plusnin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Caruga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Plusnin has managed to get both his arms back between Caruga's legs - danger averted.
Plusnin trying to control but Caruga is working from the bottom.
Plusnin distracts Caruga with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Caruga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Plusnin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Caruga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caruga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Caruga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Plusnin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Plusnin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Caruga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caruga takes one to the chin there.
Plusnin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caruga can do to turn this around?
Caruga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Plusnin lands with a hook. Caruga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Plusnin jabs Caruga right on the nose. Caruga blinks but takes it well.
Caruga moves out of range as Plusnin strikes.
Plusnin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vladimir Plusnin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plusnin loads up on a big right hand but Caruga slips the punch.#TD2#
Caruga is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Plusnin's half guard.#SUB2#
Caruga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Plusnin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caruga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plusnin tries to roll over but Caruga keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Caruga is trying to work for a kimura but Plusnin is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Caruga is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Plusnin manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Plusnin is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Plusnin has his foot on Caruga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caruga works his way back into a safe position though.
Plusnin is trying to keep Caruga in close. #SUB#
Plusnin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caruga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB2#
Caruga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Caruga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Caruga is pushing down on Plusnin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Plusnin is fighting to maintain full guard but Caruga has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Plusnin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Caruga wants to work for an arm triangle but Plusnin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Caruga is working for a kimura but Plusnin is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Plusnin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Plusnin is defending against the submission attempts here by Caruga.
Plusnin manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Plusnin working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Caruga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Caruga advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Caruga looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Caruga wants to work for an arm triangle but Plusnin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Caruga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Plusnin is defending against the submission attempts here by Caruga. #SUB2#
Caruga wants to work for an arm triangle but Plusnin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Plusnin actively working from the bottom here.
Plusnin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caruga is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plusnin won't allow Caruga to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stevo Caruga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Plusnin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Plusnin throws a hook but Caruga blocks it.
Caruga slips under a jab from Plusnin.#TD#
Plusnin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Plusnin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Caruga sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Caruga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Plusnin working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plusnin pulls his head out easily.
Caruga is not content to let Plusnin control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plusnin pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Caruga gets back to full guard. #T1#
Plusnin trying to control but Caruga is working from the bottom.
Plusnin working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Caruga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plusnin defends it easily.
Plusnin passes Caruga's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.
Plusnin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Plusnin wants to free his trapped foot but Caruga is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Caruga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.
Caruga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Plusnin works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Caruga defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Plusnin.
Vladimir Plusnin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee warns Caruga that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Caruga is wriggling around trying to escape.
Caruga bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Caruga drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Plusnin dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plusnin wants to pass the guard but Caruga is keeping the position.#T3#
Caruga is trying to hold Plusnin in close to prevent damage but Plusnin has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Caruga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caruga trying to hold on to Plusnin's head to control him but Plusnin postures up. #SUB#
Plusnin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Caruga sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Plusnin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Plusnin is working for a kimura but Caruga is defending it quite comfortably.
Caruga is not content to let Plusnin control the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Caruga looking for submissions off his back.
Caruga wants to improve his position but Plusnin is controlling well. #SUB2#
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plusnin pulls his head out easily.
Plusnin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Caruga!
Caruga is looking to get to half guard.
Plusnin lands with some strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Plusnin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Caruga manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Caruga is looking to reverse the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Plusnin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Plusnin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Plusnin!
During a confident post fight interview, Vladimir Plusnin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Big Mouth vs River 2
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
Gee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gee misses with a right hand #TD#
and Caruga decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gee's guard.
Caruga sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gee's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gee can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Caruga seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Caruga seems to be looking for submissions.
Caruga trying to mount his opponent but Gee defends it. #SUB#
Caruga is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gee pushes Caruga off looking to stand but Caruga dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caruga has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Caruga is looking for a kimura but Gee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caruga to get the leverage.
Caruga stops Gee from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Caruga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gee defends it well. #SUB#
Caruga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gee is just riding it out for now. Caruga eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Caruga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1##SUB#
Caruga wants to work for an arm triangle but Gee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Caruga is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gee has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Caruga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gee tries to kick Caruga off but Caruga keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Caruga is trying to work for a kimura but Gee is defending well. #ES2#
Gee manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Caruga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gee but Gee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gee scoring well with a low kick there.
Caruga shoots in for a double leg but Gee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Caruga's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Caruga scrambles back to his feet.
Gee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gee throws a leg kick which misses Caruga's front leg but catches the back leg as Caruga tries to avoid it. #TD#
Caruga drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Caruga tries to free his leg and advance position but Gee is retaining full guard.
Gee wants to stand but Caruga is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caruga advances to half guard.
Caruga stops Gee from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Caruga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gee is just riding it out for now. Caruga eventually gives up the hold.
Gee is looking to escape.#SUB#
Caruga is trying to work for a kimura but Gee is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Caruga 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. #T3##SUB#
Caruga seems to be working for a kimura but Gee defends the submission attempt.
Caruga prevents Gee from standing back up. #SUB#
Gee is defending against the submission attempts here by Caruga. #SUB#
Caruga maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gee could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Caruga has cracked it and Gee is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Caruga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stevo Caruga!
A victorious Stevo Caruga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Wayne
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Lima tries for a takedown but Caruga circles away easily#TD#
and Caruga counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Caruga. #SUB2#
Lima is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Caruga rolls with it to try and escape but Lima cranks on the arm and Caruga is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Lima!
Ricardo Lima decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 218
Date: Dec 23, 2022

#R1#
Caruga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch but Caruga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Meeks pushes Caruga up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Caruga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks. #CUT2#It looks like Stevo Caruga has been cut.
Caruga jumps guard but Meeks stands there with Caruga around his waist. Caruga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Meeks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Caruga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Meeks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Meeks as Caruga tries to tie him up.
Meeks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Caruga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Caruga.
Meeks lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Caruga's brow.
Caruga wants to stall.
Caruga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Caruga stalling in the clinch but Meeks improves position.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Caruga is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Meeks to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevo Caruga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caruga stalling against the cage.
Meeks lands an elbow just above Caruga 's eye.
Meeks lands an elbow just above Caruga 's eye.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Meeks has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Caruga seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Meeks can turn it around.
Caruga blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Caruga blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Caruga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Meeks smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Meeks clinches up against the cage.
Meeks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Caruga takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Caruga struggles to land a body shot inside as Meeks controls his hands.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Caruga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Caruga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meeks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caruga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Caruga is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Caruga blocks an elbow strike.
Caruga blocks an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Caruga jumps guard but Meeks stands there with Caruga around his waist. Caruga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Caruga dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Caruga pulls guard.
Caruga has control of Meeks's left arm, preventing Meeks from doing any damage. #SUB#
Caruga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meeks defends well.#T3##SUB#
Caruga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Meeks defends it easily.#SUB#
Caruga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Meeks wants to get up but he can't break Caruga's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Caruga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Caruga is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Caruga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meeks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meeks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Meeks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Caruga is proving hard to escape from. #T4##SUB#
Caruga looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Meeks is defending well. Caruga quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Meeks has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Caruga celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stevo Caruga!
During a confident post fight interview, Stevo Caruga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Turner Meeks spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame the Ivermectin'.

Event: Highland 215
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Bon Hwa cracks Caruga with an open hand slap.
Bon Hwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caruga manages to avoid it.
Caruga dives in and grabs Bon Hwa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bon Hwa pushes down on Caruga's head and hops out.
Caruga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bon Hwa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stevo Caruga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bon Hwa throws a shot from downtown. Caruga moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Caruga bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Caruga tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bon Hwa's legs. #SUB2#
Caruga is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bon Hwa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Caruga thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bon Hwa is trying to control Caruga's posture but Caruga avoids it.
Caruga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##SUB2#
Caruga tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Caruga has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Caruga is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bon Hwa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Caruga thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Caruga is trying to get an arm triangle but Bon Hwa is defending well. #SUB2#
Caruga is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bon Hwa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bon Hwa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Caruga wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Caruga tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Caruga goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bon Hwa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Caruga's guard! Nice work there by Bon Hwa!
Caruga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Caruga controlling the position.#SUB2#
Caruga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bon Hwa is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Caruga throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bon Hwa escapes and throws Caruga's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Caruga can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Caruga tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bon Hwa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A control attempt from Caruga but he's now mounted!
Bon Hwa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Caruga gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bon Hwa pulls his head out easily.
Bon Hwa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4##SUB2#
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bon Hwa pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bon Hwa pulls his head out easily.
Caruga wants to improve his position but Bon Hwa is controlling well. #SUB2#
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.
Caruga trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Caruga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caruga is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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 Kil Bon Hwa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Caruga swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bon Hwa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Caruga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bon Hwa throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Bon Hwa misses its intended target.
Caruga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bon Hwa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caruga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bon Hwa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Caruga thinking.
Kil Bon Hwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevo Caruga.
Caruga dives in for a single leg takedown but Bon Hwa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Bon Hwa misses the target.
Bon Hwa misses with a looping left.#T1#
Bon Hwa works the jab nicely.
Bon Hwa lands a jab to Caruga's midsection.
Bon Hwa lands a nice shot to the body.
Caruga is breathing heavily.
Caruga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bon Hwa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bon Hwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caruga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bon Hwa.
Bon Hwa scores with a nice strike.#KD#
Bon Hwa lands a big uppercut and Caruga crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Caruga looks OK. Bon Hwa waves Caruga back to his feet!#ROC#Caruga is rocked!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caruga gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Bon Hwa points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Caruga wakes up just in time to hear Bon Hwa thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kil Bon Hwa!
After winning the bout, Kil Bon Hwa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 208
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Caruga closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Greene has escaped the position, nice work there.
Caruga tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Caruga thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Greene tries to bench press Caruga off him but Caruga keeps the position.
Greene manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Caruga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Caruga looking for a kimura from the bottom but Greene passes into side control!
Caruga gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caruga trying to control but Greene postures up. #T1##SUB#
Greene is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Caruga with the active half guard here but Greene passes nicely into side control.
Caruga tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Greene wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Greene working away.#SUB#
Greene is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Caruga knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Who's going to make the next move?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Greene working away.#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.
Caruga is looking for a sweep.
Caruga is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Greene tries for a kimura but Caruga is defending well.
Greene working away.
Caruga is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Greene is staying active.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Greene tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Greene working away.#T3#
Caruga sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Caruga trying to control here. #SUB2#
Caruga looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Caruga looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Caruga has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Greene escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Greene!
Caruga is looking to regain half guard here but Greene keeps moving and retains side control.
Caruga tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T4#
Greene trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Caruga is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Greene fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Greene is working for a guillotine from mount but Caruga frees his head quite easily.
Caruga has given up his back here.
Greene is hanging on to Caruga's back as he tries to escape.
Greene looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Greene working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Greene is persistently looking for the submission but Caruga is defending it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Greene looking for the choke from the back.
Caruga just trying to survive but Greene is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Greene dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Greene ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Greene feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Caruga looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Greene working for a triangle but Caruga defends it easily. #SUB2#
Caruga has gone for a leg lock! Greene slips out almost immediately though and dives into Caruga's guard.#REVR#
Caruga trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caruga is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Caruga is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Caruga throws his legs up looking for a submission but Greene uses it to pass to side control.
Caruga tries to improve position but can't.
Caruga struggling a bit here.
Caruga trying his best to control but Greene has mounted him.
Greene can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Caruga is looking to escape. #SUB#
Greene has hold of Caruga's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Caruga manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Caruga gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Caruga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caruga is trying to control but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Caruga looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Greene pushes past his half guard into mount!
Caruga is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Greene has control of Caruga's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Caruga regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Caruga tries to reverse the position but Greene maintains control.
Red Greene overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Caruga tries to hold on but Greene postures up.
Caruga might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Greene haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Greene has control of Caruga's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Caruga regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Caruga tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Caruga is still trying to improve position.
Greene fails to move to back control.
Caruga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Caruga has given up his back here. Will Greene look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Caruga is trying to break free.
Will Greene go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Greene gets his hands free as Caruga looks to control.
Caruga is really stuck here. #SUB#
Greene working for a choke but Caruga is defending well.
Caruga is trying to break free. #T4#
Greene not allowing Caruga to control his hands.
Caruga can't escape the position.
Caruga trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Greene looking for the RNC.
Caruga manages to reverse the position and now he's in Greene's guard. Nice work there by Caruga. #SUB#
Greene is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Caruga frees his head nicely. Oh but Greene has switched to an armbar! Caruga is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Red Greene!

Event: Highland 198
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. #CL#
Thibodeaux instigates a clinch.
Caruga jumps guard but Thibodeaux stands there with Caruga around his waist. Caruga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Caruga is trying to stall.
Caruga jumps guard but Thibodeaux stands there with Caruga around his waist. Caruga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike.
Caruga fails to pull guard.
Karockas Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevo Caruga.
Thibodeaux landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Caruga backwards.
Caruga tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux holds him up against the cage and eventually Caruga drops back down to his feet.
Caruga is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thibodeaux to keep the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caruga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thibodeaux just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux.
Caruga jumps guard but Thibodeaux stands there with Caruga around his waist. Caruga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Caruga's coach down at The Jungle Room was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Caruga's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Thibodeaux.
Caruga struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Thibodeaux working Caruga over with knees to the body.
Caruga looks winded!
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux digs a right hand underneath Caruga's ribcage. Caruga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux digs a right hand underneath Caruga's ribcage. Caruga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux works on Caruga's body with a couple of short punches.
Thibodeaux lands a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux pushes Caruga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Caruga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Caruga takes a knee right on the jaw! #T2#
Thibodeaux crunches a lovely knee into Caruga's ribcage.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thibodeaux landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Thibodeaux works on Caruga's body with a couple of short punches.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux unloads a knee to the mid-section. Caruga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right handed body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux connects with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Stevo Caruga has been cut.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC#Caruga is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
Caruga is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux pushes Caruga against the cage. Thibodeaux is working some dirty boxing. Thibodeaux pushes off with a quick right hook! Caruga goes down! Caruga tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Thibodeaux moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karockas Thibodeaux!
A victorious Karockas Thibodeaux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 193
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1#
Caruga slips a straight right by Sirotek.
Caruga appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Caruga drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Caruga looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Caruga has an Americana. Sirotek didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Caruga is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Caruga hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Stevo Caruga!
An out of breath Stevo Caruga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Petr Sirotek had this to say: 'Thanks to my family, my friends and my trainers and also my sponsors. I'LL BE BACK!'.

Event: TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022

199 cm
31 yrs
275 lbs

183 cm
27 yrs
220 lbs

Chunks

Caruga

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bobby Chunks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Stevo Caruga!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Caruga has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Chunks counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Chunks works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chunks (2) vs (0) Caruga
Chunks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chunks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chunks wants to control from the top but Caruga keeps moving. #SUB2#
Caruga working for a triangle but Chunks defends it easily.
Chunks passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chunks (5) vs (0) Caruga
Caruga is not content to let Chunks control the position.
Caruga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Chunks trying to control the action but Caruga is working from the bottom.
Caruga is looking for a sweep.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Caruga's face as Chunks controls the position.
Caruga tries to buck Chunks off but Chunks is having none of it.
Caruga holds on to Chunks's head and controls the position momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chunks is looking to take a break and control but Caruga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Chunks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Chunks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chunks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Caruga sneaks back into half guard.
Caruga is trying to control but can't.
Chunks has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Caruga is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Chunks is staying active.#T2#
Chunks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chunks (8) vs (0) Caruga#SUB#
Chunks wants to finish this one by submission but Caruga is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chunks.
Caruga tries to hold on but Chunks pushes him away.
Caruga is trying desperately to improve position.
Chunks moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Chunks (11) vs (0) Caruga
Caruga staying busy and making it hard for Chunks to control. #SUB#
Chunks has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Chunks is persistently looking for the submission but Caruga is defending it well. #SUB#
Chunks is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Chunks is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Caruga has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Chunks not allowing Caruga to control his hands.
Caruga wants to escape the position.
Chunks avoiding Caruga 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Chunks working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Caruga is doing well to defend. Chunks seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Caruga is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobby Chunks!
Bobby Chunks decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: VFC 100 Caruga vs Bar
Date: Jul 29, 2022

#R1#
Bar shoots in looking for a takedown. Caruga tries to sprawl out of it but Bar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Caruga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Caruga shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Caruga drops back looking for a leg! Bar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bar manages to kick Caruga off! Caruga jumps back into Bar's guard. #SUB2#
Bar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Caruga might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Caruga 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar 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#
Bar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Bar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Caruga has managed to free his arm - good work.
Caruga wants to improve his position but Bar is controlling well. #T1##SUB2#
Bar is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Caruga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Caruga looking for submissions off his back.
Bar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Caruga trying to hold on to Bar's head to control him but Bar postures up.
Bar passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caruga is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Caruga tries to hold on but Bar postures up.
Bar looking to ground and pound but Caruga is blocking nicely.
Bar landing punches. #SUB2#
Bar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Caruga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Caruga is working to get back to half guard.
Bar landing punches.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caruga is looking to improve his position but Bar isn't that keen on the idea.
Caruga tries to hold on but Bar postures up.
Caruga blocking the ground and pound.
Caruga blocking the ground and pound. #T3#
Bar scores with a couple of good head shots there. #SUB2#
Bar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Caruga avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bar.
Caruga is trying desperately to improve position.
Bar landing shots from mount.
Caruga is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bar throws some wild stikes that Caruga manages to avoid easily.
Caruga wants to control but Bar is having none of it.
Caruga blocking the ground and pound.
Caruga is trying to escape the mount.
Bar unloads with some shots from mount but Caruga bucks and avoids them well. #SUB2#
Bar is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Caruga can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Bar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Caruga tries to hold on but Bar postures up.
Caruga is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Caruga is wriggling around trying to escape.
Caruga doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
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!
Caruga tries to lock up and control but Bar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bar looking to ground and pound but Caruga is blocking nicely.
Caruga is trying to escape the mount.
Bar throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Caruga because Bar loaded up on that one.
Caruga is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Caruga looks a forlorn figure.
Caruga wants to hold on but Bar pushes him away.
Bar throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Bar dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Bar dives in and scores a takedown into Caruga's guard.
Bar with a nice head shot there.
Bar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bar throwing strikes from guard but Caruga blocks nicely.
Bar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Bar avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Caruga is looking for a triangle but Bar pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Caruga looking for a guillotine here but Bar defends easily. #SUB#
Caruga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Caruga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Caruga is trying to control the position but Bar postures up. #SUB#
Caruga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bar throwing strikes but missing.
Jonny Bar has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Caruga working for a triangle but Bar defends it easily.
Bar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Caruga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bar defends it easily.
Bar passes Caruga's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Bar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Bar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Caruga is just riding it out for now. Bar eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Bar is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Caruga is trying to maintain the position but Bar is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Bar is working for a kimura but Caruga is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bar pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Caruga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.
Bar is pressing down on Caruga's thigh, looking to free his foot. Caruga is holding on for now. #T3##SUB2#
Bar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.
Caruga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bar. #SUB#
Caruga looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Caruga sees it coming and defends easily.
Caruga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bar.
Bar thows a huge punch but Caruga dodges it nicely.
Bar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Caruga wants to control but Bar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Caruga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bar. #SUB#
Caruga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Caruga won't allow Bar to pass to mount. #SUB#
Caruga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Caruga has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bar pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Caruga's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Caruga is just riding it out for now. Bar eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Caruga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Bar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bar is defended easily by Caruga.
Bar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Caruga but Caruga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Caruga as he jumps to the side.
Stevo Caruga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Bar.
Bar fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Caruga.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Caruga looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Caruga tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Caruga has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Caruga wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bar, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Bar is looking for a sweep.
Bar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Bar working for a triangle but Caruga defends it easily. #SUB#
Caruga 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. #SUB2#
Bar has his foot on Caruga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caruga works his way back into a safe position though.
Caruga passes into half guard. #T2#
Bar is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Caruga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bar is just riding it out for now. Caruga eventually gives up the hold.
Bar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Bar is looking for a triangle but Caruga pushes his legs off easily.
Caruga stands and throws Bar's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Caruga wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bar, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Caruga looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bar regains half guard.#T3##SUB#
Caruga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caruga. #SUB#
Caruga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bar defends it well.
Bar wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Caruga is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Caruga is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bar sees it coming and defends easily.
Caruga prevents Bar from improving his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Caruga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Caruga 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. #SUB2#
Bar working for a triangle but Caruga defends it easily. #SUB2#
Bar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Bar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Caruga thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stevo Caruga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bar 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Bar!
Jonny Bar is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: VFC 96 Caruga vs Da Silva Jr
Date: Jul 11, 2022

#R1#
Caruga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva Jr. #TD#
Caruga shoots in and bounces Da Silva Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Caruga 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. #SUB#
Caruga drops back, looking for a kneebar! Da Silva Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Da Silva Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Da Silva Jr! #REVB#
Da Silva Jr working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caruga sneaks back into half guard.
Da Silva Jr seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SUB#
Caruga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Da Silva Jr wants to stand up but Caruga is controlling the position. #SUB#
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva Jr pulls his head out easily.
Caruga has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva Jr pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Caruga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.
Caruga trying to control but Da Silva Jr postures up.
Da Silva Jr wants to stand but Caruga has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T2#
Caruga is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Caruga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Caruga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Caruga wants to control but Da Silva Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Caruga is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Da Silva Jr is tapping! Great win for Caruga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stevo Caruga!
Stevo Caruga retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Stevo Caruga, 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: The Island Season 13, 205 lbs, Round 5
Date: Jun 27, 2022

#R1#
Caruga dives in for a single leg takedown but Bon Hwa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Caruga fails to land the takedown.
Caruga misses with a takedown
and Bon Hwa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Stevo Caruga has been cut.
Kil Bon Hwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevo Caruga.
Caruga slips a straight right by Bon Hwa.
Bon Hwa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bon Hwa looks to land a left hand but Caruga moved out of range nicely.
Bon Hwa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Caruga at a distance.
Bon Hwa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Caruga.
Bon Hwa connects with a nice looking jab.
Bon Hwa scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#Caruga is rocked!#TD2#
Caruga decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!#SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Caruga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bon Hwa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caruga. #T1##SUB2#
Caruga is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a kimura but Bon Hwa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caruga to get the leverage.
Bon Hwa won't allow Caruga to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Caruga wants to work for an arm triangle but Bon Hwa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bon Hwa's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Caruga is working for a kimura but Bon Hwa is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Caruga is looking for submissions but instead, Bon Hwa has regained full guard. #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.
Caruga wants to pass the guard but Bon Hwa is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Caruga drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bon Hwa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Caruga has Bon Hwa in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Caruga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bon Hwa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Caruga on the ground.#SUB2#
Caruga working for a triangle but Bon Hwa defends it easily. #SUB2#
Caruga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bon Hwa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Caruga is tightening it up a little... Bon Hwa has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bon Hwa reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bon Hwa taps out! Nice BJJ there by Caruga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stevo Caruga!
A very excited looking Stevo Caruga 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: The Island Season 13, 205 lbs, Round 4
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Caruga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mohammad swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Caruga. No joy for Mohammad on that attempt.
No luck for Mohammad with that takedown attempt.
Mohammad shoots in but Caruga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abbas Mohammad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caruga misses with a takedown attempt - Mohammad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Caruga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mohammad.
Caruga shoots in but no luck this time.
Mohammad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Caruga circles away.
Abbas Mohammad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mohammad drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Caruga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mohammad is aware though and is defending well.
Mohammad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Caruga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mohammad defends it easily.#SUB2#
Caruga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mohammad is aware though and is defending well.
Caruga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mohammad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Caruga trying to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Caruga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mohammad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Caruga is tightening it up a little... Mohammad has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mohammad reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mohammad taps out! Nice BJJ there by Caruga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stevo Caruga!
Stevo Caruga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Island Season 13, 205 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Caruga is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dinklage's half guard.
Dinklage is doing well to control the position and prevent Caruga from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Caruga is trying for a kimura here. Dinklage looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Caruga wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stevo Caruga!
A relieved looking Stevo Caruga 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: The Island Season 13, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Caruga shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Caruga showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Caruga is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zec definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Caruga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zec is just riding it out for now. Caruga eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Caruga seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Zec has recovered full guard.
Zec can't keep his opponent in guard - Caruga advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zec keeping hold of Caruga's head, controlling as best he can.
Caruga is looking to advance position but Zec won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Zec is defending against the submission attempts here by Caruga.
Zec gets back to full guard.
Zec is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Caruga has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Caruga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zec working a defensive guard here.
Caruga looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Caruga has gone for a leg lock! Zec slips out almost immediately though and dives into Caruga's guard.#REVR##T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zec stands up over Caruga, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Caruga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zec with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Caruga controls Zec momentarily but Zec frees himself. #SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a triangle but Zec pushes his legs off easily.
Zec distracts Caruga with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zec wants to control from the top but Caruga keeps moving.
Caruga is trying to keep Zec in close.
Zec missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zec stands up over Caruga, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Caruga trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a triangle but Zec pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Zec working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Caruga trying to control the position.
Zec trying to control but Caruga is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Caruga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zec doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Caruga is tightening it up a little... Zec has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Zec reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Zec taps out! Nice BJJ there by Caruga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stevo Caruga!
After winning the bout, Stevo Caruga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: The Island Season 13, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Caruga darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Caruga seems to be working for a kimura but Salazaro defends the submission attempt.
Salazaro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caruga is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Salazaro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Caruga on the ground.#SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a kimura but Salazaro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caruga to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Caruga in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Salazaro tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Caruga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stevo Caruga!
A relieved looking Stevo Caruga 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: VFC 89 Island Bash
Date: Jun 14, 2022

#R1#
Dinklage just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinklage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Caruga as Dinklage shoots in.
Caruga appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Dinklage gets the takedown into side control.
Dinklage wants to stand but Caruga has his arm trapped.
Dinklage working away.
Dinklage wants to control but Caruga is keeping him busy.
Dinklage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Caruga is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.
Caruga is trying to maintain the position but Dinklage is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB#
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.
Caruga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Caruga moves into full guard.
Caruga trying to control the position.
Dinklage is looking to stand up but Caruga won't let him.
Caruga looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Caruga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dinklage is posturing up here but Caruga has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dinklage tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dinklage has to tap! Slick submission there by Caruga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stevo Caruga!
Stevo Caruga retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Stevo Caruga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: VFC 81 Caruga vs Souza
Date: May 23, 2022

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Azevedo Souza. No joy for Caruga on that attempt.
Azevedo Souza cracks Caruga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Azevedo Souza slips under a jab from Caruga.
Caruga shoots in looking for a takedown. Azevedo Souza tries to sprawl out of it but Caruga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Azevedo Souza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Azevedo Souza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Caruga drives through with a takedown into Azevedo Souza's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Caruga drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Azevedo Souza dives on top into guard.#REVB#
I've been told that Azevedo Souza has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#T1##SUB#
Caruga working for a triangle but Azevedo Souza defends it easily. #SUB#
Caruga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Azevedo Souza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Caruga is tightening it up a little... Azevedo Souza has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Azevedo Souza reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Azevedo Souza taps out! Nice BJJ there by Caruga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stevo Caruga!
Stevo Caruga is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Stevo Caruga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: VFC 72 Old Leg vs Feynn
Date: Apr 29, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Zec closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Caruga's guard.
Zec throws a big right hand that misses.
Zec must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zec working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Caruga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zec is aware though and is defending well.
Caruga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zec. #SUB#
Caruga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zec doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zec manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zec lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Caruga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Caruga controls Zec momentarily but Zec frees himself. #SUB#
Caruga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zec can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Caruga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Caruga looking for a triangle here. Zec is fighting it but it looks tight! Caruga pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Zec is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stevo Caruga!
After winning the bout, Stevo Caruga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: VFC 63 Dye vs Parker
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1##TD#
Mohammad manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Caruga on his heels. He'll look to pass Caruga's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Caruga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Caruga looking to control.
Mohammad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Caruga on the ground.
Mohammad throws a big elbow that misses.
Mohammad throws a big elbow that misses.
Mohammad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Caruga is trying to control the position but Mohammad postures up. #SUB2#
Caruga is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Caruga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mohammad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Caruga is tightening it up a little... Mohammad has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mohammad reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mohammad taps out! Nice BJJ there by Caruga!

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

Event: VFC 55 Usamov vs Huygens
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Caruga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crawley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Caruga tries for a takedown but Crawley circles away easily
and Crawley counters with a left to the body.
Caruga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crawley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevo Caruga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caruga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crawley as he avoids it easily.
Caruga fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caruga fails with a takedown attempt.
Caruga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Caruga misses with a takedown attempt
and Crawley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Caruga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters circling - Crawley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Caruga appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Crawley does it's job there.
Caruga takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Crawley misses its intended target.
Bob Crawley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crawley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Caruga doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Crawley to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Caruga throws out a loose jab but Crawley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caruga has a takedown stuffed.
Crawley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Caruga half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Caruga throws an off balance right hand
and Caruga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stevo Caruga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caruga shoots and misses
and Crawley counters with a nice uppercut.
Caruga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crawley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Crawley with a jab.#KD2#
Crawley feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Caruga sprawling to the canvas! Caruga rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Crawley finish him?! #ROC2#Caruga is rocked!
Caruga shoots and misses
and Crawley counters with a big right hand! Oh Caruga is in trouble here! Crawley follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Crawley!
A victorious Bob Crawley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: VFC 45 Friday Afterparty
Date: Mar 11, 2022

#R1#
Caruga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McClane.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Caruga.
Caruga misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Caruga closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Caruga lands in his opponent's guard.
Caruga stands and throws McClane's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Caruga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Caruga tries to advance to mount but McClane denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Caruga swings around for an armbar but McClane sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Caruga's guard.
McClane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caruga swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
McClane is posturing up here but Caruga has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! McClane tries to roll out but it's too tight and McClane has to tap! Slick submission there by Caruga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stevo Caruga!
In defeat, Leon McClane stepped up to the mic, saying 'see you in the tournament.'.

Event: VFC 25 Warrior Week
Date: Feb 23, 2022

#R1#
Banjo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caruga takes a kick to the side of the head.
Caruga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Banjo tries a head kick but it misses.
Banjo throws a sloppy head kick and Caruga moves out of range easily.
Banjo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Caruga's head.
Banjo throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Caruga counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Caruga. #SUB#
Caruga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Caruga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Caruga drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Caruga as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Banjo screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Caruga! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Stevo Caruga!

Event: VFC 17 Let's Pray
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Bradbury scores with a jab to the body.
Bradbury lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Caruga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Caruga needs to keep his hands up - Bradbury had a free shot at his head there.
Bradbury sizes up Caruga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bradbury throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caruga drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bradbury defends it well.
Bradbury keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bradbury thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caruga shoots in but Bradbury avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Caruga throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Caruga ducks under a wild hook from Bradbury.
Bradbury darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bradbury connects with a nice looking jab.
Bradbury lands a nice hook to Caruga's body. Caruga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bradbury throws a combination. Caruga tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Caruga misses with a body shot
and Caruga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Caruga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Caruga is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bradbury lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Caruga throws a body punch but Bradbury moves out of range.
Bradbury swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caruga misses with a takedown
and Bradbury counters with a stiff right hand.
Bradbury has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.
Ray Bradbury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevo Caruga.
Caruga fails with the takedown
and Bradbury counters with a nice uppercut.
Bradbury pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bradbury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Caruga.
A little feinted left hand from Bradbury on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bradbury is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
No luck for Caruga with that takedown attempt.
Bradbury looks to land a right hand but Caruga moved out of range.#T3#
Caruga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bradbury's waist but Bradbury gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Caruga off to one side.
Caruga has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bradbury lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Caruga misses the shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Caruga.
Caruga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bradbury.
Caruga with the counter takedown but Bradbury avoids it easily.
Bradbury is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bradbury loads up on a big right hand but Caruga slips the punch.
Caruga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bradbury appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Caruga throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Bradbury counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Bradbury breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Caruga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bradbury counters with a nice uppercut.
Stevo Caruga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bradbury.
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!
A right-left combo lands from Bradbury.
Bradbury goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ray Bradbury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bradbury jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bradbury misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Caruga closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bradbury's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bradbury working a defensive guard here.
Caruga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bradbury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Bradbury dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bradbury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caruga was well out of range. Poor timing from Bradbury.
Bradbury moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD2#
Caruga closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bradbury did well to prevent Caruga getting side control.
Bradbury is looking for a sweep. Caruga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bradbury wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Caruga in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bradbury tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Caruga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stevo Caruga!

Event: VFC 10 Uppercut
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Hoyle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Caruga momentarily.
Hoyle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caruga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Caruga shoots in for a takedown but Hoyle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Caruga slips under a jab.
Caruga feints the counter takedown.
Caruga has a takedown stuffed.
Caruga tries to clinch but Hoyle moves out of range.
Caruga tries to clinch but Hoyle moves away
and Hoyle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyle lands a jab to the nose.
Caruga's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Caruga's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hoyle lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hoyle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hoyle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1##TD2#
Caruga shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Caruga was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Caruga wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoyle, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Caruga is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hoyle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Caruga has hold of Hoyle's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hoyle tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Caruga cranks the arm and Hoyle screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hoyle, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Stevo Caruga!

Event: VFC Wild Wednesday 2
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1#
Caruga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice cross by Sigursson.
Jonas Sigursson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sigursson slaps away a takedown attempt from Caruga, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Caruga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sigursson.
Caruga tries to clinch there but Sigursson circles away.
Sigursson wants to counter the offense by Caruga and move into the clinch position.
Sigursson lands with an uppercut that bounces Caruga off the ropes and back into range.
A combination from Caruga does no damage.
Caruga takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sigursson scores with a nice strike.
Nice uppercut lands for Sigursson. That snapped Caruga's head back.
Caruga shoots for a takedown but Sigursson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sigursson feints a jab promting Caruga to slip. Sigursson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Caruga slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Caruga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Sigursson dips to his left and cracks Caruga with an uppercut!
Caruga ducks right into an uppercut from Sigursson.
Sigursson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sigursson dips to his left and cracks Caruga with an uppercut!
Nice shot by Sigursson.
Caruga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevo Caruga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caruga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sigursson scores with a decent looking hook.
Sigursson connects with a jab.
Caruga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Sigursson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sigursson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Caruga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sigursson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sigursson lands a head shot.#T2#
Caruga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Caruga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Caruga tries to clinch but Sigursson moves out of range.
Good shot there by Sigursson.
Caruga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sigursson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sigursson takes a swing at Caruga's ribcage but misses.
Caruga changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sigursson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Caruga had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Caruga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Caruga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sigursson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Caruga.
A little jabbing left from Sigursson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sigursson thuds his right hand into Caruga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Sigursson swings for the body but Caruga moves out of range.
Caruga half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Sigursson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sigursson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Caruga 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.
Caruga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sigursson is keeping the position for now.
Sigursson trying to keep a closed guard but Caruga is proving a slippery customer.
Caruga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sigursson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Sigursson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Caruga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Caruga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Caruga thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Caruga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Caruga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Caruga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Caruga thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Sigursson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Caruga closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sigursson circles away.
Sigursson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Caruga is looking to clinch but Sigursson is avoiding it.
Caruga misses with a few strikes there.
Sigursson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carugas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Caruga is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice sprawl there from Sigursson as Caruga shoots in.
Jab, jab by Sigursson - just one landing.
Caruga with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sigursson to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Caruga drives through with a takedown into Sigursson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Caruga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Caruga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Caruga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Caruga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
Caruga drops back looking for a leg! Sigursson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sigursson manages to kick Caruga off! Caruga jumps back into Sigursson's guard. #SUB#
Caruga 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.
Caruga passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Caruga tries for a kimura but Sigursson is defending well. #T2#
Sigursson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Caruga tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Caruga has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sigursson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Caruga yanks on the arm and Sigursson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Caruga.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stevo Caruga!

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