Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Jesus pushes Gigolo up against the cage in a clinch.
Jesus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gigolos head.
Gigolo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jesus up against the cage.
Jesus has Gigolo pressed against the cage, preventing Gigolo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jesus lands a right hand.
Jesus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gigolo is trying to break free.
Gigolo wants to stall.
Gigolo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jesus lands a nice shot to the body.
Jesus lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Jesus. #CUT2#It looks like Bam Bam Gigolo has been cut.
Gigolo is breathing heavily.
Jesus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jesus works on Gigolo's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Jesus.
Jesus is working Gigolo over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jesus gets through Gigolo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Jesus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gigolo backwards.
Jesus lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jesus.
Gigolo throws an elbow that misses.
Jesus has Gigolo pressed against the cage.
Jesus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jesus cracks Gigolo with a nice body shot.
Jesus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jesus scores with a shot to the side of Gigolo's head.
Jesus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gigolos head.
Jesus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jesus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jesus lands with a light punch inside.
Jesus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gigolo backwards.
Jesus lands a hook that snaps the head of Gigolo backwards.
Jesus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gigolo or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jesus. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Jesus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jesus lands a hook that snaps the head of Gigolo backwards.
Jesus digs a right hand underneath Gigolo's ribcage. Gigolo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jesus lands with a right to the head.
Gigolo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jesus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gigolo backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jesus.
Jesus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jesus lands with a light punch inside.
Jesus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Jesus.
Good body shot from Jesus.
Jesus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gigolo's face.
Jesus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jesus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gigolo backwards.
Jesus lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Jesus.
A body shot lands from Jesus. #T3#
Jesus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jesus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jesus.
Jesus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gigolo backwards.
Jesus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jesus.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jesus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jesus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jesus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jesus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jesus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jesus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jesus lands a hook that snaps the head of Gigolo backwards. #BC2#
Jesus breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Jesus as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Gigolo is rocked!#KD2#
Jesus steps into range and cracks Gigolo with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Gigolo flops backwards and Jesus dives into his guard looking to finish!
Oh Gigolo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Bam Bam Gigolo's cut is getting worse.
Jesus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Jesus is looking to work some ground and pound but Gigolo has wrist control.
Jesus throwing strikes but missing.
Gigolo seems to have got his legs back now.
Jesus throwing strikes from guard but Gigolo blocks nicely.
Jesus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jesus postures up in Gigolo's guard and throws a big left but Gigolo blocks it. #SUB#
Gigolo is looking for a triangle but Jesus pushes his legs off easily.
Jesus postures up in Gigolo's guard and throws a big left but Gigolo blocks it.
Gigolo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Gigolo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jesus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jesus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jesus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jesus postures up in Gigolo's guard and throws a big left but Gigolo blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ginger Jesus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Gigolo's cut.
That's time! Gigolo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##KD2#
Jesus catches Gigolo napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Gigolo to the canvas!
Gigolo has Jesus pulled in close to control his posture.
Jesus postures up in Gigolo's guard and throws a big left but Gigolo blocks it.
Jesus throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gigolo wants to stand up but Jesus is controlling him.
Jesus postures up.
Jesus throws a big elbow that misses.
Jesus throwing strikes but missing.
Jesus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jesus throws a big elbow that misses.
Jesus throws a big right hand that misses.
Jesus is looking to work some ground and pound but Gigolo has wrist control.
Gigolo trying to control the position.
Jesus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Gigolo wants to stand up but Jesus is controlling him.
Gigolo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jesus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gigolo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jesus landing with the ground and pound.
Jesus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jesus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jesus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gigolo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jesus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gigolo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jesus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jesus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gigolo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gigolo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Jesus distracts Gigolo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gigolo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jesus postures up in Gigolo's guard and throws a big left but Gigolo blocks it.
Jesus throws a big elbow that misses.
Jesus throws a big elbow that misses.
Gigolo looking to control.
Jesus throwing strikes but missing.
Jesus throws a big right hand that misses.
Jesus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jesus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jesus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gigolo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jesus throwing strikes from guard but Gigolo blocks nicely.
Jesus throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Jesus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gigolo wants to stand but Jesus is controlling the position.
Jesus works over Gigolo with some ground and pound from guard.
Gigolo looking for a sweep. Not yet Gigolo, not yet.
Ginger Jesus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jesus with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jesus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jesus chips away with some ground and pound.
Gigolo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jesus scoring with some ground and pound.
Jesus is looking to work some ground and pound but Gigolo has wrist control.
Jesus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jesus throwing strikes from guard but Gigolo blocks nicely.
Jesus with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Jesus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jesus throwing strikes from guard but Gigolo blocks nicely.
Jesus postures up.
Jesus throws an elbow that misses. Gigolo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jesus's guard. Nice move by Gigolo!#REVR##ES2#
Jesus has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gigolo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Gigolo tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Jesus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gigolo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ginger Jesus seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Jesus darts in and clinches Gigolo up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jesus scores with a shot to the side of Gigolo's head.
A hook to the body from Jesus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ginger Jesus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Gigolo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Jesus has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jesus.
Gigolo takes a shot to the head.
Jesus is leaning against Gigolo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jesus lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Jesus.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jesus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gigolo is looking to break free of the clinch but Jesus has double underhooks.
A short left from Jesus.
Jesus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Jesus.
Jesus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jesus lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Jesus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jesus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#Bam Bam Gigolo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jesus steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Gigolo is out on his feet! Jesus sets himself and nearly takes Gigolo's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ginger Jesus!
After winning the bout, Ginger Jesus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2023

#R1#
Hulk misses with a takedown attempt - Gigolo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hulk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gigolo defends it nicely.
Gigolo looks for a takedown but Hulk sprawls well.
Hulk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hulk goes for a double leg but Gigolo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gigolo continues to drive forward.
Bam Bam Gigolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iranian Hulk.
Hulk lands with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Bam Bam Gigolo has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hulk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gigolo, pushing him back against the cage.
Hulk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gigolo. #TD2#
Hulk jumps guard and drags Gigolo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gigolo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Hulk 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#
Gigolo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hulk lands strikes from half guard.
Gigolo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hulk manages to pass to mount!
Hulk putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gigolo is bucking up trying to escape but Hulk cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gigolo wants to control but Hulk is having none of it.
Hulk with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT2#Bam Bam Gigolo's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Hulk avoids the attempt from Gigolo to control.
Gigolo regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hulk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gigolo keeps working.
Hulk throwing shots but Gigolo is blocking nicely.
Hulk is keen to just control but Gigolo is a slippery customer.
Gigolo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hulk.
Hulk is pressing down on Gigolo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gigolo is holding on for now.
Gigolo wants to improve his position but Hulk is controlling well.
Hulk wants to control but Gigolo is keeping him busy. #T3#
Hulk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hulk lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Hulk is looking for a kimura but Gigolo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hulk to get the leverage.
Hulk drops an elbow to the side of Gigolo's head. #CUT2#Bam Bam Gigolo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hulk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gigolo is concentrating on defense, preventing Hulk from advancing position.
Hulk is nestled in close to Gigolo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT2#Jeez, Bam Bam Gigolo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Iranian Hulk!
A relieved looking Iranian Hulk 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: SSG 210 Kersikov vs Ibrahim
Date: Oct 08, 2023

202 cm
32 yrs
275 lbs

193 cm
27 yrs
200 lbs

Gigolo

Huntington

Event: SSG 197 Schaubi vs Banner
Date: Sep 10, 2023

202 cm
32 yrs
275 lbs

178 cm
20 yrs
231 lbs

Gigolo

Tischenko

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Bam Bam Gigolo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Yaroslav Tischenko!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tischenko enables Gigolo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tischenko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gigolo (2) vs (0) Tischenko
Tischenko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tischenko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gigolo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tischenko trying to keep a closed guard but Gigolo is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Tischenko is looking for a triangle but Gigolo pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gigolo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tischenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gigolo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tischenko trying to control the position.
Tischenko pulls Gigolo in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Tischenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Tischenko working for a triangle but Gigolo defends it easily.
Tischenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tischenko trying to keep a closed guard but Gigolo is proving a slippery customer.
Gigolo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tischenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gigolo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gigolo (2) vs (2) Tischenko#T2#
Gigolo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tischenko controls the pace.
Tischenko postures up.
Tischenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Gigolo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tischenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tischenko trying to control but Gigolo is working from the bottom.
Tischenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Gigolo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Gigolo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tischenko is aware though and is defending well.
Gigolo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Gigolo is looking for a triangle but Tischenko pushes his legs off easily.
Tischenko wants to control from the top but Gigolo keeps moving.
Gigolo controls Tischenko momentarily but Tischenko frees himself.
Tischenko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gigolo's guard.
Tischenko passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gigolo (2) vs (5) Tischenko#T4#
Tischenko wants to control the pace but Gigolo is squirming around nicely.
Gigolo is trying desperately to improve position.
Tischenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gigolo is looking to escape.
Tischenko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gigolo tries to hold on but Tischenko postures up.#T5#
Tischenko looking to control but Gigolo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gigolo has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Tischenko's lack of action.
Tischenko wants to take a breather but Gigolo is having none of it.
Tischenko is pressing down on Gigolo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gigolo is holding on for now.
Tischenko trying to control the action but Gigolo is working from the bottom.
Gigolo wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Gigolo wants to control but Tischenko is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Tischenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Tischenko is working for a submission of some sort.
Tischenko is thwarting Gigolo's attempts to control the position.#T7##SUB2#
Tischenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gigolo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tischenko is trying to control. Gigolo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gigolo is looking to improve his position.
Tischenko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tischenko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gigolo (2) vs (8) Tischenko
Tischenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gigolo is wriggling around trying to escape. #T8##SUB2#
Tischenko swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gigolo is now in Tischenko's guard. A big mistake from Tischenko there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gigolo (4) vs (8) Tischenko
Tischenko working a defensive guard here.
Tischenko is pulling down on Gigolo's head. It's preventing any offense from Gigolo, at least for the moment.
Gigolo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tischenko has control of Gigolo's left arm, preventing Gigolo from doing any damage. #T9#
Gigolo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tischenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tischenko working for submissions but it's allowed Gigolo to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Tischenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gigolo pulls his head out easily.
Gigolo passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gigolo (7) vs (8) Tischenko
Tischenko is trying desperately to improve position.
Gigolo controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Tischenko can't escape the position.
Tischenko is still trying to improve position.
Gigolo controlling the position easily from mount.
Tischenko tries to hold on but Gigolo pushes him away.
Gigolo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tischenko tries to hold on but Gigolo postures up.#SUB#
Gigolo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T11#
Gigolo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tischenko is holding on tight.
Gigolo avoids the attempt from Tischenko to control.
Gigolo controlling from the full mount.
Tischenko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tischenko tries to hold on but Gigolo pushes him away.
Tischenko is wriggling around trying to escape. #T12#
Gigolo controlling from the full mount.
Gigolo prevents Tischenko from getting the reversal.
Gigolo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tischenko stops Gigolo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gigolo controlling from the full mount.
Tischenko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gigolo looking to control but Tischenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tischenko has eaten all the pies!#SUB#
Gigolo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tischenko turns into him and now he's in Gigolo's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gigolo (7) vs (10) Tischenko
Tischenko wants to control from the top but Gigolo keeps moving. #T13##SUB2#
Tischenko 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.
Tischenko wants to control from the top but Gigolo keeps moving. #T14#
Tischenko advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gigolo (7) vs (13) Tischenko#SUB2#
Tischenko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tischenko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tischenko working away.
Gigolo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tischenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Gigolo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tischenko trying to control the position but Gigolo is working away.
Gigolo tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tischenko wins on points by 13 to 7.

Event: SSG 195 Ulatov vs Cheese
Date: Sep 03, 2023

202 cm
32 yrs
275 lbs

171 cm
20 yrs
295 lbs

Gigolo

Darkins

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bam Bam Gigolo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Darrell Darkins!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gigolo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Darkins defends well and Gigolo ends up having to push Darkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gigolo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Darkins.
Gigolo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Darkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gigolo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Darkins smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Bam Gigolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darkins fails to land the takedown.
Gigolo stuffs the takedown.
Gigolo tries to counter with a takedown but Darkins is quick to defend against it.
Darkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gigolo tries to avoid it but Darkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gigolo to the ground. Gigolo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gigolo stuffs the takedown attempt from Darkins. Darkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Gigolo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Darkins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gigolo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gigolo (0) vs (4) Darkins
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Gigolo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gigolo tries to improve position but can't.
Darkins works to advance to full mount. Gigolo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gigolo (0) vs (6) Darkins#T1#
Gigolo is squirming around, avoiding Darkins's attempts to control the action.
Darkins with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Darkins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gigolo tries to hold on but Darkins postures up.
Darkins wants to control the pace but Gigolo is squirming around nicely.
Darkins avoids the attempt from Gigolo to control.
Darkins looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Gigolo is desperately trying to improve his position but Darkins has a good base and remains in mount.
Darkins takes Gigolo's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Gigolo is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Gigolo (0) vs (9) Darkins#SUB2#
Gigolo fending off the submission attempt from Darkins.
Darkins slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB2#
Gigolo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gigolo trying to control the hands but Darkins breaks the grip. #T3##SUB2#
Darkins is looking for the choke from the back position but Gigolo is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Darkins looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Darkins is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gigolo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gigolo just trying to survive but Darkins is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Our spies down at at K.O MMA inform us that Darkins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Darkins has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gigolo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gigolo tries to break free. #SUB2#
Gigolo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Darkins gets his way!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gigolo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Darkins's arms.
Well, with Darkins on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gigolo is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Darkins working for a choke but Gigolo is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Darkins working for a choke but Gigolo is defending well.
I would not like to be Gigolo right now. #SUB2#
Darkins is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gigolo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Darkins gets his hands free as Gigolo looks to control. #T5##SUB2#
Darkins is persistently looking for the submission but Gigolo is defending it well.
Darkins trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gigolo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Darkins. #SUB2#
Gigolo showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Darkins looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Gigolo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Darkins. #SUB2#
Gigolo is in a bad position with Darkins working for a choke. Gigolo manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gigolo (2) vs (9) Darkins#T6##SUB2#
Darkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gigolo trying to control but Darkins is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Darkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gigolo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darkins is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Darkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gigolo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Darkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gigolo defends well.#T7#
Darkins keeping moving, preventing Gigolo from controlling successfully.
Darkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gigolo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Darkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gigolo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gigolo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Darkins has his foot on Gigolo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gigolo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Darkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Darkins keeping moving, preventing Gigolo from controlling successfully.
Darkins has his hands on Gigolo's head, controlling the position. #T8#
Gigolo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gigolo postures up. #SUB2#
Darkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gigolo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Darkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gigolo defends it easily.#SUB2#
Darkins has his foot on Gigolo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gigolo works his way back into a safe position though.#T9#
Darkins controls Gigolo momentarily but Gigolo frees himself.
Gigolo wants to control from the top but Darkins keeps moving.
Gigolo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Darkins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gigolo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gigolo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Darkins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gigolo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Darkins.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gigolo (5) vs (9) Darkins
Gigolo tries to advance to mount but can't. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Darkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Darkins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gigolo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Darkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Darkins struggling a bit here.
Gigolo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darkins keeps working. #T11#
Darkins tries to buck Gigolo off but Gigolo is having none of it.
Darkins looks to move to half guard but instead Gigolo has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gigolo (7) vs (9) Darkins#SUB#
Gigolo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Darkins is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gigolo (7) vs (11) Darkins
Gigolo trying to keep a closed guard but Darkins is proving a slippery customer.
Darkins looking to pass the guard.
Gigolo keeping moving, preventing Darkins from controlling successfully.
Darkins controlling from the top position.
Darkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Gigolo is retaining full guard. #T12#
Gigolo keeping moving, preventing Darkins from controlling successfully.
Darkins pushing down on Gigolo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Darkins trying to mount his opponent but Gigolo defends it.
Gigolo trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Darkins seems content to control.
Gigolo is refusing to be controlled, as Darkins sits in half guard.
Gigolo is in trouble now - Darkins has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gigolo (7) vs (14) Darkins
Darkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gigolo is looking to escape. #T13#
Darkins seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gigolo is holding on tight.
Darkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gigolo gets back to half guard.
Gigolo is staying active underneath Darkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Darkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gigolo is just riding it out for now. Darkins eventually gives up the hold.
Gigolo won't allow Darkins to pass to mount. #T14##SUB2#
Darkins seems to be looking for submissions.
Darkins prevents Gigolo from improving his position.
Darkins is just content to waste time from the top position. Gigolo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Darkins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Darkins trying to control but Gigolo is working from the bottom.
Darkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gigolo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darkins is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darkins wants to control from the top but Gigolo keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darkins wins on points by 14 to 7.
After winning the bout, Darrell Darkins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SSG 184 Cahute vs Manning
Date: Aug 13, 2023

190 cm
28 yrs
214 lbs

202 cm
32 yrs
275 lbs

Gascon

Gigolo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bam Bam Gigolo!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gascon shoots and misses #CL2#
and Gigolo counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Gascon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (0) Gigolo
Gascon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gigolo reverses the position - he's now on top in Gascon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (2) Gigolo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gigolo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gascon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gascon is looking to sweep but instead, Gigolo has passed into half guard.
Gigolo is pressing down on Gascon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gascon is holding on for now.
Gascon gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigolo preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gigolo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gascon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gigolo's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (4) vs (2) Gigolo#T1##SUB2#
Gigolo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gascon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gigolo is keeping the position for now.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Gigolo keeps moving.
Gascon advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (7) vs (2) Gigolo
Gigolo is not content to let Gascon control the position.
Gigolo is looking to reverse the position.
Gascon tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2##SUB#
Gascon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gigolo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gigolo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gascon (9) vs (2) Gigolo
Gascon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gigolo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gigolo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gigolo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gascon wants to free his trapped foot but Gigolo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Gascon is thwarting Gigolo's attempts to control the position.
Gascon wants to take a breather but Gigolo is having none of it.
Gascon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (12) vs (2) Gigolo
Gascon wants to control the pace but Gigolo is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Gascon is working for a guillotine from mount but Gigolo frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Gascon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gigolo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gigolo is controlling an arm, preventing Gascon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T4#
Gigolo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gascon has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gascon (15) vs (2) Gigolo
A lull in the action here.
Despite being in a bad position, Gigolo is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #SUB#
Gascon looking for the RNC.
Gigolo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Gascon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gascon controls the action.#SUB#
Gigolo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T5#
Gascon has the hooks in. Gigolo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Gigolo is in a bad position with Gascon working for a choke. Gigolo manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (15) vs (4) Gigolo
Gascon wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Gigolo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gigolo slips nicely into half guard.
Gascon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gascon wants to improve his position but Gigolo is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Gigolo seems content to control.#T6##SUB2#
Gigolo wants to work for an arm triangle but Gascon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Gigolo is working for a kimura but Gascon is defending it quite comfortably.
Gigolo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gascon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Gigolo 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.
Gigolo trying to control the action but Gascon is working from the bottom.
Gascon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gascon.#T7#
Gascon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (17) vs (4) Gigolo
Gascon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gigolo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gigolo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gascon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (17) vs (6) Gigolo#SUB#
Gascon looking for a guillotine here but Gigolo defends easily.
Gascon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Gigolo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gascon is trying to hold Gigolo in close to prevent damage but Gigolo has managed to pass into half guard.
Gigolo stalling.
Gascon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gigolo sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Gascon working for a triangle but Gigolo defends it easily.
Gascon is trying to control the position but Gigolo postures up. #T9##SUB#
Gascon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gigolo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Gascon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gigolo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gigolo stopping the sweep attempt from Gascon.
Gascon trying to keep a closed guard but Gigolo is proving a slippery customer.
Gigolo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Gigolo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gigolo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gigolo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (17) vs (9) Gigolo#T10#
Gascon is trying to control Gigolo's posture but Gigolo avoids it.
Gascon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gascon is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Gascon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gascon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gascon is not content to let Gigolo control the position.
Gigolo trying to pass the guard but Gascon defending well.
Gascon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gigolo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gigolo's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascon (21) vs (9) Gigolo#T11#
Gigolo wants to control his opponent's hands but Gascon gets his hands free.
Gascon is trying to control but Gigolo is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Gascon fails to move to back control.
Gigolo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gigolo tries to hold on but Gascon postures up.
Gigolo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gascon is staying active.
Gigolo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gascon works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (24) vs (9) Gigolo
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T12##SUB#
Gascon tries for a kimura but Gigolo is defending well.
Gigolo is trying to get back to half guard.
Gascon is looking to take a break and control but Gigolo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gascon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gigolo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gigolo tries to buck Gascon off but Gascon is having none of it.
Gascon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gigolo can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Gascon trying to control the action but Gigolo is working from the bottom.
Gascon tries to move to mount but Gigolo blocks the move with his legs.
Gigolo tries to bench press Gascon off him but Gascon keeps the position.
Gascon advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gascon (26) vs (9) Gigolo
Gigolo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gascon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gascon controlling from mount. #T14#
Gascon tries to control but Gigolo wriggling away.
Gigolo is looking to improve his position but Gascon isn't that keen on the idea.
Gascon fails to take his opponent's back.
Gigolo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gascon controlling from mount.
Gigolo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascon moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gascon (29) vs (9) Gigolo#SUB#
Gascon looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Gigolo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gascon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gascon takes the fight on points by 29 to 9.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2023

#R1#
Peterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gigolo slips a jab and a cross from Peterson.
Peterson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gigolo back to the cage. Peterson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A head kick by Peterson misses #TD#
and Gigolo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Peterson won't be happy with that.
Peterson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gigolo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gigolo tries to stand but Peterson is controlling his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson is looking for a sweep.
Peterson is trying to escape the position but Gigolo is controlling the position.
Peterson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gigolo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#CUT#It looks like Jake Peterson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson is looking to regain half guard here but Gigolo keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Gigolo gets to mount! Peterson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gigolo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gigolo scoring with strikes but Peterson is staying in there.
Gigolo landing punches. #CUT#The cut above Jake Peterson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bam Bam Gigolo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2023

#R1#
Austin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Gigolo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Austin's half guard.
Gigolo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Austin wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Austin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gigolo pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gigolo in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Gigolo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Austin is just riding it out for now. Gigolo eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Gigolo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gigolo controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Austin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gigolo pulls his head out easily.
Gigolo controlling the pace.
Gigolo works his way into side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Austin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gigolo controls the position.#SU#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gigolo decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Gigolo gets the takedown into side control.
Gigolo scores with punches from side control.
Gigolo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Austin's shoulder. That is not cool.
Austin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gigolo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Austin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Austin looks winded!#SU#
Gigolo decides to stand and escape the position.
Gigolo misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Austin gets caught flat footed, as Gigolo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gigolo distracts Austin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gigolo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Austin can't keep his opponent in guard - Gigolo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Austin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gigolo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
It looks like Gigolo is going to stand back up.
Gigolo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gigolo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gigolo in particular looking to stall.
Gigolo wants to stand but Austin has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Gigolo stalling. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Austin looking for submissions off his back.
Gigolo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gigolo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gigolo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Gigolo dominated that round.
That's time! Gigolo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Austin fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Gigolo misses the target.
Gigolo tries to clinch but Austin moves out of range. #TD#
Gigolo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Austin was covering up waiting for the punch and Gigolo finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Austin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gigolo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Austin has a closed guard, preventing Gigolo from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Austin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gigolo has passed into half guard!
Gigolo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gigolo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gigolo trying to mount his opponent but Austin defends it. #T1##SUB2#
Austin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gigolo pulls his head out easily.
Austin is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Gigolo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Austin could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gigolo has cracked it and Austin is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gigolo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bam Bam Gigolo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Gigolo gets caught napping as Lothbrok dives in and scores a takedown. Gigolo manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gigolo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gigolo keeping full guard, as Lothbrok tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lothbrok thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gigolo wants to stand up but Lothbrok is controlling him.
Gigolo pulls Lothbrok in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigolo trying to keep a closed guard but Lothbrok is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Gigolo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lothbrok postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gigolo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lothbrok, into his guard. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Gigolo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gigolo stopping the sweep attempt from Lothbrok.#SUB2#
Lothbrok is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gigolo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Lothbrok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lothbrok isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gigolo stacks Lothbrok on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gigolo!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A control attempt from Lothbrok but he's now mounted!
Gigolo prevents Lothbrok from getting the reversal.
Gigolo controlling his opponent.
Lothbrok is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Gigolo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gigolo raining down shots from the mount!
Lothbrok wants to hold on but Gigolo pushes him away.
Gigolo raining down shots from the mount!
Lothbrok is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gigolo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gigolo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gigolo wants to control the pace but Lothbrok is squirming around nicely. #T4##SUB#
Gigolo goes for an armbar but Lothbrok turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok trying to control but Gigolo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lothbrok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lothbrok working some strikes from top position.
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!
Lothbrok preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Gigolo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gigolo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gigolo misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Lothbrok. Beautiful body shot.
Ragnar Lothbrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Lothbrok closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lothbrok throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Lothbrok is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gigolo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Lothbrok is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gigolo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigolo prevents Lothbrok from moving into mount.
Gigolo tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T1#
Gigolo tries to hold on but Lothbrok postures up.
Lothbrok raining down shots from the mount!
Gigolo is desperately trying to improve his position but Lothbrok has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Lothbrok goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gigolo turns into him and now he's in Lothbrok's guard.
Gigolo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Lothbrok looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gigolo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Gigolo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lothbrok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gigolo advances position into side control!
Gigolo lands a few punches from side control.
The referee asks Gigolo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gigolo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lothbrok is trying to control Gigolo's posture but Gigolo avoids it.
Lothbrok is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gigolo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gigolo pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Gigolo winds up and cracks Lothbrok with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gigolo tries to stand and escape but Lothbrok is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Lothbrok has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gigolo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gigolo!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gigolo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gigolo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Gigolo controls the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gigolo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lothbrok for as long as he can get away with.
Lothbrok manages to get back to half guard.
Gigolo working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Gigolo 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lothbrok is looking for a sweep. Gigolo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bam Bam Gigolo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Gigolo fails with a takedown attempt.
Lothbrok is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lothbrok lands a body shot.
Gigolo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lothbrok is fending him off so far but Gigolo persists. Nope, Lothbrok circles away and we're back to standing.
Lothbrok lands a body shot.
Gigolo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gigolo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok shoots in looking for a takedown. Gigolo tries to sprawl out of it but Lothbrok keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gigolo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lothbrok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1##TD2#
Lothbrok feints and as Gigolo raises his hands in defense, Lothbrok changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lothbrok trying to control but Gigolo is working from the bottom.
Lothbrok is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lothbrok is looking to pass into half guard but Gigolo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gigolo is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Lothbrok isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gigolo stacks Lothbrok on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gigolo!#SUB#
Gigolo tries for a kimura but Lothbrok is defending well.
Gigolo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lothbrok! #T2##SUB#
Gigolo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lothbrok is surviving well by controlling Gigolo's body position as best he can.
Gigolo landing strikes from the mount and Lothbrok is in trouble!
Lothbrok is desperately trying to improve his position but Gigolo has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gigolo landing shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gigolo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Lothbrok that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #SUB#
Gigolo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lothbrok manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lothbrok is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gigolo off and has taken his back!#T3##SUB2#
Gigolo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lothbrok. #SUB2#
Gigolo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lothbrok gets his way!
Lothbrok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gigolo rolls, trying to escape but Lothbrok keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Gigolo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Gigolo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lothbrok's arms. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gigolo trying to control the action but Lothbrok just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Gigolo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lothbrok.
Gigolo trying to get back to his feet but Lothbrok is in full control for now.
Ragnar Lothbrok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lothbrok gets his hands free as Gigolo looks to control.
Gigolo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bam Bam Gigolo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lothbrok is thwarting Gigolo's attempts to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ragnar Lothbrok.
I think Gigolo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Bam Gigolo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2023

#R1#
Sobral fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gigolo.#CL2#
Gigolo gets tackled into the cage by Sobral. Sobral maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Sobral breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Sobral drives through and clinches with Gigolo against the cage. #BC2#
Sobral breaks the clinch.
Sobral throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#It looks like Bam Bam Gigolo has been cut.#TD#
Gigolo gets the takedown into side control.
Sobral bucks up and tries to throw Gigolo off but instead Gigolo has got his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gigolo is hanging on to Sobral's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Sobral tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Gigolo has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Sobral is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bam Bam Gigolo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Watts tries to sprawl but Gigolo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Watts is staying active underneath Gigolo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Watts slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Watts seems keen to control Gigolo's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Watts is on top in guard. #REVR#
Watts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Watts is looking to work some ground and pound but Gigolo has wrist control.
Gigolo keeping moving, preventing Watts from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gigolo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Watts defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gigolo has his hands on Watts's head, controlling the position.
Watts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Watts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gigolo working a defensive guard here.
Gigolo tries to strike from the bottom.
Watts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Watts is looking to work some ground and pound but Gigolo has wrist control.
Watts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Watts postures up in Gigolo's guard and throws a big left but Gigolo blocks it.
Watts keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gigolo's head.
Watts landing some decent shots from guard.
Watts with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Watts throwing strikes from guard but Gigolo blocks nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Watts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Watts chips away with some ground and pound.
Gigolo pulls Watts in close to prevent any damage.
Watts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Watts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Watts has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Watts is in close to Gigolo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Watts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Watts throwing strikes but missing.
Gigolo trying to keep a closed guard but Watts is proving a slippery customer.
Watts chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Watts won't allow Gigolo to get back to his feet.
Watts is in close to Gigolo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gigolo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Watts preventing the sweep.
Watts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Watts lands a couple of digs.#CUT#It looks like Bam Bam Gigolo has been cut.
Watts landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Gigolo has his foot on Watts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Watts works his way back into a safe position though.
Watts looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Watts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gigolo's head.
Watts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Watts postures up in Gigolo's guard and throws a big left but Gigolo blocks it. #T4#
Watts scoring with punches to the head and body.
Watts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Watts pushing down on Gigolo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Watts is nestled in close to Gigolo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Watts is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Watts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Watts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Watts trying to control from half guard but Gigolo is working away.
Watts working over Gigolo with some ground and pound. Gigolo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gigolo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gigolo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watts.
Watts working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Watts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Gigolo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gigolo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Watts as he avoids it easily. #CUT#That has opened up Bam Bam Gigolo's cut even more.
Watts feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gigolos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#The cut above Bam Bam Gigolo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Watts connects with a jab.
Watts lands a really nice looking cross but Gigolo seems unphased.
Watts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Watts connects with a body shot.
Watts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#Bam Bam Gigolo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gigolo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A left lands for Watts.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cole Watts!
Cole Watts 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2023

#R1#
Gigolo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sapp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sapp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gigolo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sapp.
Sapp has a takedown stuffed.
Gigolo stuffs the takedown attempt from Sapp. Sapp gets slowly back to his feet.
Bam Bam Gigolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Sapp.#CL#
Gigolo closes the distance and clinches.
Sapp misses with some punches.
Sapp throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gigolo blocks it with crossed arms.
Sapp wants a takedown.
Gigolo is leaning against Sapp and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sapp is trying to force a seperation but Gigolo has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapp is trying to stall. #BC2#
Sapp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sapp.
Sapp tries to clinch up.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sapp.
Sapp on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sapp looks winded!
Gigolo circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Sapp to the canvas! Sapp doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Gigolo keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bam Bam Gigolo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2023

#R1#
Gigolo throws a head kick that misses.
Sobral looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sobral fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sobral throws a head kick but Gigolo moves out of range.
Sobral tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sobral lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Bam Bam Gigolo has been cut.
Sobral avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sobral tries to clinch there but Gigolo circles away. #CL#
Sobral rushes Gigolo and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Sobral pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sobral displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gigolo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sobral throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle, before Sobral throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Gigolo's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Sobral lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Andrei Sobral!
After winning the bout, Andrei Sobral thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2023

#R1#
Gigolo has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Gigolo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Boy to the ground. Gigolo is now in Boy's guard.
Gigolo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gigolo works to advance to full mount. Boy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Gigolo dominating with strikes here.
Gigolo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigolo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gigolo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #SUB#
Gigolo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Boy is surviving well by controlling Gigolo's body position as best he can.
Boy is trying to reverse the position but instead Gigolo has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Gigolo has got one arm under Boy's chin. This could be trouble... Boy trying to control the other hand but Gigolo gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Boy has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bam Bam Gigolo!

Event: TR83: New Addition
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1##TD#
Gigolo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gigolo content to control rather than advance.
Gigolo passes to side control.
Dawit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawit wants to control but Gigolo postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dawit can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dawit is looking to regain half guard here but Gigolo keeps moving and retains side control.
Dawit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Gigolo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gigolo happy to just control the position for now.
Dawit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gigolo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dawit should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dawit trying his best to control but Gigolo has mounted him.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gigolo unloading with bombs!
Dawit wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Gigolo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dawit wants to control his opponent's hands but Gigolo gets his hands free.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Gigolo. #SUB#
Gigolo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dawit has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gigolo is trying to stick to Dawit's back but Dawit is turning into Gigolo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gigolo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dawit.#T3#
Dawit won't allow Gigolo to sweep him here.
Gigolo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gigolo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dawit is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Gigolo avoids the attempt from Dawit to control.
Gigolo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dawit is holding on tight.
Dawit can't escape the position.
Gigolo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dawit is trying to escape the mount.
Gigolo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dawit hang on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawit is just holding on here. Gigolo manages to take his back.
I would not like to be Dawit right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Gigolo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gigolo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dawit avoids it really well and circles away.
Dawit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dawit darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Gigolo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dawit won't be happy with that.
Dawit tries to buck Gigolo off but Gigolo is having none of it.
Gigolo working away.
Gigolo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dawit!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigolo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dawit has eaten all the pies!#T1#
Dawit is looking to improve his position but Gigolo isn't that keen on the idea.
Gigolo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawit can do to turn this around?
Gigolo controlling the position easily from mount.
Gigolo avoids the attempt from Dawit to control.
Dawit is just holding on here. Gigolo manages to take his back.
Dawit takes a big shot to the side of the head. #T2#
I really don't envy Dawit right now.
Gigolo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gigolo looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #SUB#
Gigolo is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Dawit has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Gigolo has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Dawit taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Gigolo doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bam Bam Gigolo!

Event: VFC 103 Old Leg vs Newton
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
No luck for Paschal with that takedown attempt.
Paschal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gigolo tries to avoid it but Paschal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gigolo to the ground. Gigolo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gigolo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Paschal looks for a takedown but Gigolo sprawls well.
Gigolo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bam Bam Gigolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akil Paschal.#TD#
Gigolo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Paschal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gigolo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paschal keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Paschal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Paschal 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.
Paschal is trying to control. Gigolo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Paschal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Paschal trying to control the action but Gigolo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gigolo looking for submissions off his back.
Paschal wants to take a breather but Gigolo is having none of it.
I've been told that Paschal 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.
Paschal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gigolo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gigolo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gigolo gets back to full guard.
Gigolo seems keen to control Paschal's posture.
Paschal pushes down on Gigolo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gigolo is pressing down on Paschal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paschal pushing down on Gigolo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Paschal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gigolo is staying active underneath Paschal, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Paschal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gigolo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paschal.
Paschal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Gigolo is trying to control but can't.
Paschal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Paschal is looking to advance position but Gigolo won't allow it. #SUB#
Gigolo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paschal prevents Gigolo from standing back up.
Gigolo is not content to let Paschal control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Paschal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gigolo defends it well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gigolo wants to control but Paschal is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Paschal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A counter left hand to the body from Gigolo misses its target.
Paschal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gigolo pinned against the ropes. Gigolo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Gigolo gets the takedown into side control.
Paschal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paschal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Gigolo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Paschal shoots in for a double leg but Gigolo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gigolo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gigolo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paschal can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Paschal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gigolo is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Paschal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gigolo tries to get to full guard but Paschal has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paschal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gigolo!
Paschal looking to control but Gigolo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gigolo stops Paschal from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T1#
Gigolo is looking to get to half guard.
Akil Paschal has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Paschal is working for a guillotine from mount but Gigolo frees his head quite easily.
Gigolo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gigolo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gigolo wants to control but Paschal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gigolo tries to roll over but Paschal keeps him under control.#T2#
Paschal is trying to control the action in half guard but Gigolo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gigolo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Paschal wants to pass the guard but Gigolo is keeping the position.
Gigolo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Paschal preventing the sweep.
Gigolo has control of Paschal's left arm, preventing Paschal from doing any damage.
Paschal pushes down on Gigolo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Paschal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gigolo defending well though.
Gigolo is staying active underneath Paschal, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Gigolo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Paschal is looking to take a break and control but Gigolo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Gigolo gets caught napping as Paschal dives in and scores a takedown. Gigolo manages to retain guard.
Paschal throws a big elbow that misses.
Paschal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gigolo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Paschal's best efforts.
Paschal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gigolo keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Gigolo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paschal.
Gigolo tries to kick Paschal off but Paschal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gigolo is looking to control Paschal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gigolo avoid being mounted?
Paschal is looking to advance position but Gigolo won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paschal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gigolo is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akil Paschal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Paschal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gigolo avoids it really well and circles away.
Paschal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gigolo.
Bam Bam Gigolo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Gigolo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gigolo is looking to take a break and control but Paschal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paschal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gigolo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gigolo's back!
Gigolo is trapped and Paschal is scoring with shots to the head and body. #CUT2#It looks like Bam Bam Gigolo has been cut.
Gigolo trying to control the action but Paschal just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Gigolo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Paschal gets his way!
Gigolo staying busy and making it hard for Paschal to control. #T1#
Paschal somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Paschal wants to control but Gigolo is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Paschal looking for the choke from the back.
Paschal controlling well, preventing Gigolo from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Paschal working for a choke but Gigolo is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Gigolo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Paschal working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gigolo trying to control the action but Paschal just sinks the hooks in. #T2##SUB2#
Gigolo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gigolo breaks Paschal's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gigolo wants to control from the top but Paschal keeps moving.
Paschal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gigolo is one step ahead there.
Gigolo working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Paschal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gigolo is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Gigolo trying to control but Paschal is working from the bottom.
Paschal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gigolo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paschal is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Paschal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paschal is trying to keep Gigolo in close.
Gigolo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gigolo preventing the sweep.
Gigolo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gigolo lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Paschal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gigolo scoring with some ground and pound.
Gigolo wants to control from the top but Paschal keeps moving. #SUB2#
Paschal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gigolo defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paschal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akil Paschal.
I think Paschal 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akil Paschal!

Event: VFC 97 Dingo vs Sergius
Date: Jul 14, 2022

#R1#
Paschal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gigolo appears to be looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paschal. #TD2#
Paschal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Paschal showed some decent athleticism there.
Gigolo tries to roll over but Paschal keeps him under control.
Paschal is keen to just control but Gigolo is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigolo is looking to control Paschal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gigolo avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Paschal is looking for a kimura here.
Paschal prevents Gigolo from improving his position.#T1#
Paschal trying to mount his opponent but Gigolo defends it.
Gigolo tries to roll over but Paschal keeps him under control.
Paschal is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Paschal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gigolo is keeping the position for now.
Gigolo trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paschal trying to control the position from guard on top but Gigolo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Gigolo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paschal is aware though and is defending well.
Gigolo keeping moving, preventing Paschal from controlling successfully.
Paschal is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Paschal advances to half guard.
Paschal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gigolo is looking to improve his position.
Gigolo trying to control here.
Gigolo pushes Paschal off looking to stand but Paschal dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3##SUB2#
Paschal seems to be looking for submissions.
Paschal is trying to control the action in half guard but Gigolo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Paschal looks for a takedown but Gigolo sprawls well.
Bam Bam Gigolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akil Paschal.
Gigolo throws a head kick that misses.
Paschal closes the distance and clinches up with Gigolo, looking for a takedown. Paschal pushes Gigolo against the cage but Gigolo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gigolo throws a sloppy head kick and Paschal moves out of range easily.
Gigolo misses with a hook. Paschal ducked under it nicely.
Akil Paschal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Paschal checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Paschal.
Paschal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gigolo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paschal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4##TD2#
Paschal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gigolo is trying to defend but Paschal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Paschal is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gigolo has given up his back here.
Gigolo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Paschal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gigolo tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Paschal is looking for the choke from the back position but Gigolo is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Paschal is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Paschal has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gigolo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Akil Paschal will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Paschal shoots in looking for a takedown but Gigolo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paschal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Paschal tries to sprawl but Gigolo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Paschal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paschal.
Gigolo trying to control the position from guard on top but Paschal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paschal keeping full guard, as Gigolo tries to pass.
Gigolo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paschal keeping moving, preventing Gigolo from controlling successfully.
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.
Gigolo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Paschal's guard.#T1#
Paschal trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gigolo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Paschal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gigolo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Paschal is looking to advance position but Gigolo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Gigolo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Paschal is trying desperately to improve position.
Paschal gets back to half guard.#T2#
Gigolo wants to stand up but Paschal has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Gigolo is looking to take a break and control but Paschal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gigolo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Paschal is looking to improve his position.
Paschal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gigolo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gigolo's back!#SUB2#
Paschal looking for the choke but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gigolo is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T3#
Gigolo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gigolo covering up well and avoiding damage.
Paschal gets his hands free as Gigolo looks to control.
Gigolo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Paschal tightening his grip on Gigolo, looking for the choke.
Gigolo can't escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Gigolo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gigolo biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Will Paschal go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB2#
Paschal is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gigolo trying to control the hands but Paschal won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Akil Paschal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Gigolo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Paschal on his heels. He'll look to pass Paschal's guard now, I'm sure.
Paschal wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Paschal has his foot on Gigolo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gigolo works his way back into a safe position though.
Gigolo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paschal's head.
Paschal keeping full guard, as Gigolo tries to pass.
Akil Paschal has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Paschal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Paschal is looking for a triangle but Gigolo pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigolo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Paschal trying to keep a closed guard but Gigolo is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Gigolo drops back looking for a leg! Paschal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paschal manages to kick Gigolo off! Gigolo jumps back into Paschal's guard.
Gigolo trying to control the position from guard on top but Paschal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Paschal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gigolo defends well.
Gigolo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paschal's guard.
Paschal trying to hold on to Gigolo's head to control him but Gigolo postures up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paschal tries to get to full guard but Gigolo has control of the leg.
It looks like Gigolo is going to stand back up.
Paschal wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Gigolo 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.
Paschal has a hand on Gigolo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gigolo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gigolo wants to get back to his feet but Paschal is holding on tight.
Gigolo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Paschal? #T3#
Gigolo controlling from mount.
Paschal wants to control but Gigolo is having none of it.
The referee warns Paschal that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Paschal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gigolo trying to control but Paschal is having none of it.
Paschal wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Paschal is trying to remain composed but Gigolo is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T4#
Gigolo controlling well, preventing Paschal from escaping the position.
Gigolo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gigolo is working the ground and pound. Can Paschal escape?
Paschal tries to break free.
Gigolo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gigolo controlling well, preventing Paschal from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paschal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bam Bam Gigolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akil Paschal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paschal can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bam Bam Gigolo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paschal 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: VFC 93 Dingo vs Isle
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
Jab by Rhodes.#CUT2#It looks like Bam Bam Gigolo has been cut.
Gigolo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gigolo.
Rhodes fakes the leg kick and cracks Gigolo in the body.
Gigolo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rhodes avoids it really well and circles away.
Rhodes throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes moves out of range as Gigolo throws a body kick.
Gigolo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rhodes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gigolo is looking to counter the offense by Rhodes and move into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gigolo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've been informed that Rhodes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rhodes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#Bam Bam Gigolo's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Rhodes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rhodes falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Gigolo counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Gigolo is working to tighten his grip on Rhodes's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rhodes has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gigolo is really squeezing tight and eventually Rhodes passes out! Gigolo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bam Bam Gigolo!

Event: VFC 91 Tartakov vs Smith
Date: Jun 14, 2022

#R1#
McCoy misses with a looping right.#TD#
Gigolo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCoy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McCoy trying to control the position.
Gigolo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McCoy wants to sweep but no luck.
Gigolo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gigolo slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy manages to get back to half guard.
Gigolo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McCoy is looking to improve his position.
Gigolo working over McCoy with some ground and pound. McCoy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Gigolo slows the pace down in half guard.
McCoy wants to control but Gigolo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCoy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gigolo landing some decent shots from guard.
Gigolo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McCoy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gigolo holds on and takes a little breather.
McCoy throws an elbow that misses. Gigolo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McCoy's guard. Nice move by Gigolo!#REVR##T2#
Gigolo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McCoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCoy wants to hit a sweep here but Gigolo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McCoy there!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCoy tries to hold on but Gigolo pushes him away.
Gigolo dominating with strikes here.
McCoy is looking to get to half guard.
Gigolo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCoy looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gigolo avoiding McCoy 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
McCoy is in bad spot here.
Gigolo biding his time, looking for the opening.
McCoy tries to escape but Gigolo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McCoy turns into Gigolo and is now in his guard.
Gigolo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McCoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Gigolo is retaining full guard.
McCoy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McCoy won't allow Gigolo to sweep him here.
McCoy trying to control but Gigolo is working from the bottom.
Gigolo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McCoy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
McCoy preventing the sweep.
McCoy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
McCoy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gigolo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCoy has managed to get both his arms back between Gigolo's legs - danger averted.
Gigolo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McCoy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gigolo's head.
Gigolo lands with a heel strike from the guard.
McCoy cracks Gigolo with a solid left hand.
McCoy being controlled here momentarily.
McCoy landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Gigolo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from McCoy misses the target.
McCoy throws a lazy right hand but Gigolo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Gigolo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McCoy wants to get back to full guard.
Gigolo tries to pass to full mount but McCoy defends it.
McCoy tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gigolo has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gigolo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCoy can do to turn this around?
McCoy tries to hold on but Gigolo pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigolo controlling his opponent.
McCoy swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Gigolo looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
McCoy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gigolo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gigolo lands a heavy elbow.
Gigolo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McCoy looks a forlorn figure. #SUB#
McCoy tries to improve his position but Gigolo has taken his back! Gigolo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will McCoy tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gigolo pushes McCoy away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bam Bam Gigolo!

Event: VFC 85 Isle vs Fistle
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Gigolo slips under a jab.
Gigolo doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Gigolo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gigolo continues to drive forward.#TD#
Diaz drags the fight down to the ground.
Gigolo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diaz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard. #REVR#
Diaz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gigolo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gigolo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gigolo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gigolo trying to control the position.
Diaz won't allow Gigolo to get back to his feet.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gigolo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gigolo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gigolo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Diaz trying to control but Gigolo is working from the bottom.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Diaz stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Gigolo throws up his legs and catches Diaz in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Diaz tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Gigolo! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bam Bam Gigolo!

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

#R1#
Dingo connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Dingo does it's job there.
Dingo cracks Gigolo with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Bam Bam Gigolo has been cut.#TD2#
Gigolo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dingo!#SU2#
Gigolo decides to stand back up. Gigolo steps back and let's Dingo get back to his feet.
Gigolo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dingo sizes up Gigolo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Dingo throws out a powerful jab.
Gigolo shoots in and drives through. Dingo sprawls well.
Gigolo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dingo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gigolo scrambles back to his feet.
Gigolo throws a head kick that misses.
Gigolo tries for a takedown but Dingo circles away easily
enabling Dingo to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Bam Bam Gigolo's cut even more.
We've been told by Dingo's head coaches at Dodgers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gigolo staying out of range there.#T1#
Dingo lands with a good body shot.
Dingo throws a shot to the body.
Gigolo looks winded!
Gigolo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dingo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gigolo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zahn Dingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dingo tests Gigolo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Dingo sends Gigolo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dingo is motioning to the referee to let Gigolo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
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!
Gigolo walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Gigolo limp body while Dingo jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zahn Dingo!

Event: VFC 58 Soto vs Hilton
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1#
Be scores with a jab. Gigolo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Be throws out a loose jab but Gigolo uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Gigolo forces Be back against the cage and clinches.
Gigolo looking to slow down the pace here.
Be lands a body shot. #BC#
Gigolo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Be comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gigolo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Be as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Be darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gigolo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Be keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Gigolo throws a body shot but no joy.
Be appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Be lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#It looks like Bam Bam Gigolo has been cut.
Gigolo staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Be throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Be throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Be uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gigolo has time to react.
Gigolo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gigolo doesn't manage to clinch there - Be circles away.
Gigolo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Be on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gigolo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Be cracks Gigolo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Gigolo with a poor takedown
and Gigolo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gigolo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Be moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gigolo looks to clinch
and Be counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gigolo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bam Bam Gigolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Be getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Be scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Be thuds a left hand into Gigolo's body.
Be clobbers Gigolo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#Bam Bam Gigolo's cut is getting worse.
Gigolo moves to clinch but Be breaks away
and Gigolo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Gigolo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Be counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Bam Gigolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gigolo is breathing heavily.
Gigolo misses with a takedown
and Gigolo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Be getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gigolo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#Bam Bam Gigolo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gigolo fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Be counters with a nice right hand that sends Gigolo toppling to the canvas! Gigolo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Be finish him?!
Jota Be is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gigolo tries to clinch up
and Be counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jota Be!

Event: VFC 50 Tartakov vs Gigolo
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1##CL#
Tartakov closes the distance and pushes Gigolo back into the cage.#BC#
Tartakov breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Gigolo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tartakov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gigolo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gigolo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tartakov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gigolo wants to take a breather but Tartakov is having none of it. #SUB#
Tartakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gigolo pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Tartakov regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Tartakov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gigolo controlling from the top position.
Tartakov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Tartakov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tartakov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gigolo is one step ahead there.
Tartakov working a defensive guard but Gigolo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Check out the look on Gigolo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gigolo wants to stand but Tartakov has his arm trapped.
Tartakov is looking to reverse the position.
Gigolo wants to stand but Tartakov is controlling his arm.#T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gigolo trying to control the position but Tartakov is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gigolo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gigolo wants to counter with a clinch but Tartakov pushes him away.
Tartakov misses with a series of wild punches.
Tartakov looks to land a left hand but Gigolo moved out of range nicely.
Gigolo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Tartakov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tartakov has a couple of punches blocked by Gigolo.
Tartakov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gigolo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Tartakov tightens his grip and picks Gigolo up, before dumping him to the ground. Gigolo manages to land in guard. #T4#
Gigolo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Gigolo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tartakov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gigolo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tartakov is one step ahead there.
Gigolo has his hands on Tartakov's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gigolo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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 Old Leg Tartakov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Tartakov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Gigolo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tartakov shoots in looking for a takedown. Gigolo tries to sprawl out of it but Tartakov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gigolo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gigolo misses with a takedown attempt
and Tartakov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tartakov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gigolo.
Tartakov pushes Gigolo away with a front kick.
Tartakov misses with a straight left.
Gigolo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tartakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gigolo can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Tartakov gets caught flat footed, as Gigolo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gigolo trying to control but Tartakov is working from the bottom.
Gigolo is pushing down on Tartakov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tartakov is fighting to maintain full guard but Gigolo has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Tartakov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tartakov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gigolo is not content to let Tartakov control the position.
Tartakov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gigolo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tartakov wants to pass the guard but Gigolo is defending well.
Tartakov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Gigolo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Tartakov there.
Tartakov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gigolo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gigolo is trying to stand up here but Tartakov is controlling him well.
Gigolo trying to control here. #T3#
Tartakov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gigolo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tartakov.
Gigolo is trying to maintain the position but Tartakov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gigolo is thowing punches from the bottom. Tartakov grabs hold of a loose arm and pivots for an armbar! It's tight and Gigolo has to tap! Superb work there from Tartakov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Old Leg Tartakov!
Old Leg Tartakov retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Old Leg Tartakov 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: VFC 27 Vandals Validation
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Eketone slips a jab from Gigolo.
Eketone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gigolo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eketone.
Gigolo walks into a straight right hand from Eketone.#CUT2#It looks like Bam Bam Gigolo has been cut.#TD#
Gigolo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Gigolo is looking for a kimura here.
Gigolo controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigolo is thwarting Eketone's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Gigolo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Gigolo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eketone sees it coming and defends easily.
Gigolo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Eketone controlling the position for now.
Gigolo controlling the pace. #SU#
Gigolo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Eketone to stand up.
Gigolo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gigolo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eketone.
Eketone throws a lazy right hand but Gigolo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gigolo misses with a body shot
and Eketone counters with a stiff right hand.
Gigolo misses with a takedown
and Eketone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Gigolo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Eketone lands a jab to Gigolo's midsection.
Eketone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gigolo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eketone throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Gigolo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gigolo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gigolo wants to pass the guard but Eketone is keeping the position.
Eketone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Gigolo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gigolo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Gigolo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gigolo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Gigolo cracks Eketone with a solid left hand.
Gigolo controlling from the top position.
Gigolo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gigolo sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Eketone misses.
Gigolo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eketone's waist but Eketone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gigolo off to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kiki Eketone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Gigolo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Gigolo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Eketone throws the left hand but Gigolo avoids the punch easily.
Gigolo shoots in but Eketone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gigolo walks into a jab.
Gigolo walks into a left hand.
Gigolo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Gigolo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Eketone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gigolo is controlling the pace. #T1#
Gigolo missing with some ground and pound from the half 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.
Gigolo winds up and cracks Eketone with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gigolo works his way into full mount!
Gigolo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Eketone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gigolo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3##SUB#
Gigolo is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Eketone is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Eketone flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Gigolo anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Eketone and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Gigolo slips an arm under Eketone chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Gigolo has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Gigolo is squeezing on Eketone like an anaconda would it's prey. Eketone fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bam Bam Gigolo!

Event: VFC 16 The Champs Are Here
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Gigolo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gigolo shoots in looking for a takedown but Bouillon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gigolo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bouillon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bouillon feints the counter takedown.
Bouillon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bouillon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bouillon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gigolo is fending him off so far but Bouillon persists. Nope, Gigolo circles away and we're back to standing.
Gigolo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bouillon's waist but Bouillon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gigolo off to one side.
Gigolo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bouillon avoids it really well and circles away.
Bouillon wants to counter the offense by Gigolo and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Bam Gigolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigolo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gigolo tries to close the distance and clinch but Bouillon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gigolo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Gigolo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gigolo.
Bouillon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bouillon shoots in looking for a takedown but Gigolo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bouillon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bouillon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Bouillon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gigolo's guard.
Gigolo has Bouillon pulled in close to control his posture.
Bouillon throws a big elbow that misses.
Gigolo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Gigolo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bouillon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bouillon is looking to work some ground and pound but Gigolo has wrist control.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gigolo is on top in guard. #REVR#
Gigolo sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Bouillon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gigolo preventing the sweep.
Gigolo wants to stand but Bouillon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gigolo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gigolo won't allow Bouillon to sweep him here. #T3#
Gigolo wants to pass the guard but Bouillon is keeping the position.
Gigolo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bouillon's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gigolo looking to pass the guard.
Gigolo landing with the ground and pound.
Gigolo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gigolo is looking to stand up but Bouillon won't let him.
Gigolo is stalling in the full guard.
Gigolo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bouillon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gigolo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bouillon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gigolo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bouillon throwing strikes but missing.
Bouillon throwing strikes from guard but Gigolo blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bouillon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gigolo is keeping the position for now.
Bouillon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ned Bouillon dominated that round.
That's time! Gigolo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bouillon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gigolo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Bouillon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gigolo to the mat! Gigolo manages to get full guard.
Gigolo trying to control the position here.
Bouillon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gigolo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouillon won't allow Gigolo to sweep him here.
Bouillon throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Gigolo trying to control the position.
Gigolo keeping full guard, as Bouillon tries to pass.
Bouillon trying to control but Gigolo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gigolo has Bouillon pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bam Bam Gigolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gigolo is looking to clinch but Bouillon is avoiding it. #CL#
Gigolo rushes Bouillon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Gigolo.
Bouillon is breathing heavily.
Gigolo is trying to break the clinch but Bouillon has him pressed against the cage.
Gigolo looking for a takedown. #T2#
Gigolo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Bouillon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bouillon throws the left hand but Gigolo avoids the punch easily.
Gigolo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gigolo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bouillon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bouillon shoots for a double leg takedown but Gigolo sprawls well. He's pushed Bouillon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gigolo throws a big counter combination but Bouillon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bam Bam Gigolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ned Bouillon.
Gigolo shoots in and drives through. Bouillon sprawls well.
Gigolo moves in looking to clinch but Bouillon pushes him off.
Bouillon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gigolo doesn't manage to clinch there - Bouillon circles away. #T3#
Gigolo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bouillon.
Gigolo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bouillon manages to circle out of the way.
Gigolo is looking to clinch but Bouillon is avoiding it.
Gigolo darts in looking for a takedown but Bouillon gets double underhooks and turns Gigolo into the cage.
Bouillon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bouillon looking for a takedown.
Bouillon wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Gigolo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bouillon stopping the sweep attempt from Gigolo.#SUB#
Bouillon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bouillon stopping the sweep attempt from Gigolo.#T4#
Bouillon being controlled here momentarily.
Bouillon tries to free his leg and advance position but Gigolo is retaining full guard.
Gigolo controlling Bouillon's posture.
Bouillon stopping the sweep attempt from Gigolo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bouillon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bouillon prevents Gigolo from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bam Bam Gigolo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bouillon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gigolo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bouillon manages to circle out of the way.
Gigolo shoots in and drives through. Bouillon sprawls well.
Bouillon fails with the takedown.#TD#
Gigolo gets a takedown into half guard.
Gigolo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigolo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bouillon controls his leg. #T1#
Bouillon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bouillon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bouillon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bouillon wants to improve his position but instead Gigolo has moved into half guard.
Bouillon is looking to improve his position.
Bouillon moves into full guard.
Bouillon wants to sweep but no luck.
Bam Bam Gigolo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gigolo wants to stand but Bouillon is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gigolo controlling from the top position.
Bouillon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gigolo is in close to Bouillon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gigolo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bouillon has momentary wrist control but Gigolo slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Bouillon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Bouillon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gigolo stacks Bouillon on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gigolo!#SUB#
Gigolo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bouillon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gigolo is working Bouillon over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gigolo staying calm.
Bouillon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gigolo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Gigolo scores with punches from side control.
Gigolo takes a little break here. Bouillon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gigolo scoring with punches from side control.
Gigolo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gigolo cracks Bouillon with a big elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bam Bam Gigolo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gigolo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Bam Gigolo!

Event: VFC 10 Uppercut
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Gigolo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Newton tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Gigolo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton keeping full guard, as Gigolo tries to pass.
Newton looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gigolo stands and throws Newton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Newton is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Newton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gigolo off and has taken his back!
Newton is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Gigolo is trying to stand back up.
Gigolo tries to roll but Newton sticks to his back.
Newton 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#
Newton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gigolo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gigolo for a finish.
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Gigolo right now. #T2#
Gigolo keeps trying to improve his position.
Newton is riding his opponent, not letting Gigolo buck him off.
Newton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gigolo on the ground.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Newton's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gigolo surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Newton biding his time, looking for the opening.
Newton tries to get the hooks in deep but Gigolo pushed the leg off.
Newton gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T3#
Newton avoiding Gigolo 's attempts to control his hands.
Newton wants to control the position but Gigolo frees himself and scrambles - Newton manages to regain control in side control.
Newton trying to control the position but Gigolo is working away.
Gigolo regains half guard.
Newton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gigolo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Gigolo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newton defends it easily.
Newton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Newton wants to control from the top but Gigolo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gigolo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newton is working Gigolo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gigolo trying to keep a closed guard but Newton is proving a slippery customer.
Gigolo keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
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 Isaac Newton will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Newton dives in and grabs Gigolo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gigolo pushes down on Newton's head and hops out.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gigolo.
Newton sizes up Gigolo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Newton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gigolo's hands.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch but Gigolo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Newton misses the target.
Gigolo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Newton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gigolo manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Gigolo tries to sprawl but Newton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigolo is looking to improve his position.
Newton is keen to just control but Gigolo is a slippery customer.#T1#
Gigolo tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
Gigolo moves into full guard.
Newton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Newton lands a couple of digs.
Newton is looking to pass into half guard but Gigolo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gigolo is in guard.#REVB#
Gigolo advances to half guard.
My spies in Elite Island Gym inform me that Gigolo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Newton is controlling Gigolo's trapped leg to prevent Gigolo from advancing to side control.
Gigolo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gigolo trying to control the action but Newton is working from the bottom. #T2#
Gigolo passes into side control, despite Newton's attempt to control the position.
Gigolo wants to stand but Newton has his arm trapped.
Gigolo wants to control but Newton is keeping him busy.
Gigolo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Bam Bam Gigolo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gigolo moves into full mount!
Gigolo lands a heavy elbow.
Gigolo landing strikes from the mount and Newton is in trouble!
Gigolo controlling from mount.
Gigolo with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Newton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Newton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gigolo tries to control but Newton wriggling away. #SUB2#
Gigolo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Newton turns into him and now he's in Gigolo's guard.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gigolo keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Gigolo 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.#R3##TD2#
Gigolo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Newton was covering up waiting for the punch and Gigolo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Newton trying to control the position.
Newton pulls Gigolo in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gigolo drops back looking for a leg! Newton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newton manages to kick Gigolo off! Gigolo jumps back into Newton's guard.
Gigolo is looking to stand up but Newton won't let him. #T1#
Gigolo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gigolo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Newton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gigolo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Gigolo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gigolo lands in his opponent's guard.
Gigolo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gigolo advances position into side control!#T2#
Gigolo controlling the position from side mount.
Newton tries to bench press Gigolo off him but Gigolo keeps the position.
Gigolo working the head and body with strikes.
Newton looking for a sweep but Gigolo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Newton is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Gigolo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Newton is desperately trying to improve his position but Gigolo has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Gigolo.
Gigolo cracks Newton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gigolo controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Gigolo has control of Newton's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Newton regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gigolo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T4#
Gigolo trying to control but Newton is having none of it.
Newton looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Newton rolls, trying to escape but Gigolo keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newton staying busy and making it hard for Gigolo to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Gigolo really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Newton fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Gigolo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gigolo shoots in for a takedown but Newton shows good takedown defense.
Gigolo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Gigolo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Newton was covering up waiting for the punch and Gigolo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gigolo is one step ahead there. #T1#
Gigolo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gigolo trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gigolo's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Gigolo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Newton is looking to pass into half guard but Gigolo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gigolo is in guard.#REVB#
Newton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Newton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gigolo wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Newton holds on and takes a little breather.
Gigolo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Newton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Newton wants to sweep here but Gigolo controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Newton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Newton is trying to keep Gigolo in close.
Newton wants to improve his position but instead Gigolo has moved into half guard.
Gigolo drops an elbow to the side of Newton's head.
Gigolo is taking a breather. Newton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gigolo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4##SUB2#
Gigolo is working for a kimura but Newton is defending it quite comfortably.
Newton gets full guard.
Gigolo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gigolo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newton wants to sweep here but Gigolo controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Gigolo dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Gigolo slaps away a takedown attempt from Newton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Newton tries to clinch but Gigolo moves away #TD2#
and Gigolo counters with a shoot takedown. Newton fights it but they end up in guard.
Gigolo trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Gigolo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gigolo distracts Newton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton looking for a sweep. Not yet Newton, not yet. #T1#
Newton working a defensive guard here.
Gigolo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gigolo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gigolo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gigolo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gigolo looking to pass the 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.
Gigolo wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Newton is trying to control the position but Gigolo postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Newton shoots in looking for a takedown but Gigolo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Newton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gigolo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Newton tries to counter by clinching up but Gigolo breaks away and moves out of range.
Gigolo shoots and misses #TD#
and Newton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gigolo's guard.
Newton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gigolo controlling the position.#T3##SUB2#
Newton is sitting in close to Gigolo's body. Gigolo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Newton is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Newton is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gigolo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bam Bam Gigolo!

Event: VFC 3 Saturday Slaughter
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Kioper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gigolo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kioper somewhat.#TD#
Kioper gets a takedown into half guard.
Gigolo wants to stand back up but Kioper manages to pass into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gigolo can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Kioper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gigolo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kioper wants to stand but Gigolo is controlling his arm.#T1#
Kioper tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gigolo is trying to work for a sweep but Kioper has mounted him!#SU#
Kioper gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Gigolo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kioper.
Kioper misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Gigolo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kioper won't be happy with that.
Gigolo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kioper tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Gigolo controlling from the full mount.
Gigolo unloading with bombs!#T2#
Kioper is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Gigolo with shots to the head and body - Kioper looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kioper is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Gigolo has taken his back!#SUB2#
Gigolo has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Kioper! Can he survive? No! He's out! Gigolo gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bam Bam Gigolo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2021

#R1##CL#
Gigolo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gigolo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ettridge walks away with a smile on his face. Gigolo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ettridge lands a body shot. #CL2#
Ettridge clinches. #BC2#
Ettridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ettridge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gigolo shoots for a double leg takedown but Ettridge sprawls well. He's pushed Gigolo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Ettridge has closed the distance and engaged Gigolo in a clinch.
Gigolo tries to pull guard but Ettridge won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Bam Gigolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ettridge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gigolo or not.
Gigolo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ettridge smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ettridge shoots in but Gigolo avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Ettridge moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Gigolo is looking for a takedown.
Gigolo takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Bam Bam Gigolo has been cut.
Gigolo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ettridge gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ettridge wants to take the fight to the mat but Gigolo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Ettridge works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ettridge trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gigolo's guard.
Ettridge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ettridge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ettridge wants to control from the top but Gigolo keeps moving.
Ettridge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gigolo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ettridge looking to sit in guard and control but Gigolo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Ettridge wants to sweep here but Gigolo controlling him for the moment.
Ettridge working a defensive guard here.
Gigolo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU#
Gigolo stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Ettridge closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gigolo to the mat! Gigolo manages to get full guard.
Gigolo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ettridge manages to pass to side control.
Ettridge looks winded!#T3##REVR#
Gigolo is pressing down on Ettridge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gigolo seems keen to control Ettridge's posture.
Ettridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Gigolo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ettridge being controlled here momentarily.
Ettridge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gigolo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Ettridge is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gigolo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ettridge is looking to defend but Gigolo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ettridge! Gigolo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ettridge taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bam Bam Gigolo!

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