Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF Fight Night 56
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Moody lands with a nice combination. Garrone backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Francesco Garrone has been cut.
Tommy Moody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moody lands a nice shot that snaps Garrone's head back.
Garrone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Moody was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moody misses with a right hand
and Garrone counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Moody misses its intended target.
Garrone avoids the head kick by Moody.
Garrone feints a jab promting Moody to slip. Garrone then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Moody slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Moody just misses with a punch to the body.
Moody ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garrone moves away.
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!
Moody looks to throw the jab but Garrone is out of range.
Garrone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moody looks to land a combination but Garrone avoids it well.
Moody fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrone manages to avoid it.
Garrone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garrone ducks right into an uppercut from Moody.
Moody has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moody throws a lazy uppercut
and Garrone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moody lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garrone circles away quickly and effectively.
Garrone looks to land a combination. Moody sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
A low kick from Moody misses
and Garrone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garrone lands with a right that hurts Moody. Moody looks to clinch but Garrone throws a short knee that drops Moody. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Francesco Garrone!

Event: NYF Fight Night 53
Date: Dec 31, 2024

#R1#
Reilly thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Garrone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reilly tries to roll over but Garrone keeps him under control.
Reilly preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Reilly wants to get back to full guard.
Garrone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Reilly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrone tries to stand but can't do so whilst Reilly controls his leg.
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.
Reilly tries to roll over but Garrone keeps him under control.
Garrone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Reilly is trying to maintain the position but Garrone is very close to passing his half guard.
Reilly is pressing down on Garrone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garrone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Reilly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Reilly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garrone trying to control the position from guard on top but Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garrone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reilly's guard.
Garrone tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Reilly is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Reilly wants to control but Garrone is keeping busy.
Garrone tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reilly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Reilly is staying active underneath Garrone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garrone wants to free his trapped foot but Reilly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Garrone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Reilly is trying to control but Garrone passes into side control!
Reilly sneaks back into half guard.
Garrone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##SUB#
Reilly looking for submissions off his back.
Reilly works his way to full guard. Good work.
Garrone postures up. #SUB#
Reilly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garrone defends well.
Garrone wants to stand but Reilly is controlling his posture from full guard.
Garrone won't allow Reilly to sweep him here.
Garrone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reilly working a defensive guard here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Reilly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garrone defends it easily.
Reilly controls Garrone momentarily but Garrone frees himself.
Garrone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Reilly is proving hard to escape from.
Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garrone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Francesco Garrone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garrone loads up on a big right hand but Reilly slips the punch.
Garrone moves out of range as Reilly strikes.
Garrone was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reilly shoots for a double leg takedown but Garrone sprawls well. He's pushed Reilly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reilly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reilly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reilly takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Francesco Garrone dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Garrone misses with a wild body shot.
Reilly throwing a counter right hand but Garrone manages to avoid it.
Garrone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly.
Reilly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garrone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garrone is looking to score with low kicks.
Reilly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Garrone throws a combination that misses
and Reilly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garrone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reilly on the side of the head.
Reilly needs to keep his hands up - Garrone had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Garrone.
Reilly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Garrone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reilly takes one to the side of the head.
Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
Garrone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reilly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garrone moves away from the strike by Reilly.
Garrone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Francesco Garrone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garrone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reilly. #T1#
Garrone misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Garrone misses.
Reilly throws the left hand but Garrone avoids the punch easily.
Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garrone.
Reilly stuns Garrone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reilly shoots in looking for a takedown. Garrone tries to sprawl out of it but Reilly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Garrone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Garrone throws a nice looking combination but Reilly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reilly tests Garrone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garrone's coach down at California Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Garrone's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Reilly lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reilly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garrone counters with a straight right hand.
Garrone lands with a straight right. Reilly didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Reilly. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Garrone. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garrone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Garrone misses the target.
Reilly dodges the punch combination from Garrone.
Reilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garrone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reilly throws a right hand that misses
and Garrone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reilly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garrone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reilly looks to throw the jab but Garrone is out of range.
Reilly misses with a straight right.
Reilly looks to land a right hand but Garrone moved out of range.
Garrone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garrone looks to land a left hand but Reilly moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Garrone lands a nice hook to Reilly's body. Reilly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reilly checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reilly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garrone.
Francesco Garrone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reilly throws a hook but Garrone blocks it.
Garrone misses with a low kick.
Garrone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reilly at a distance.
Garrone lands an overhand right.
Reilly looks to throw the jab but Garrone is out of range.
Reilly looks to land a right hand but Garrone moved out of range.
Garrone unleashes a big counter combination but Reilly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Garrone.
Garrone scores with a nice head shot.
Reilly is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Garrone's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Reilly takes one to the chin there.
Reilly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Garrone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reilly blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Garrone.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garrone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reilly.
Garrone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garrone misses with the combination.
Garrone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reilly.
Reilly feinted with a counter takedown.
Garrone throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Reilly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reilly looks to land a right hand but Garrone moved out of range.
Reilly takes a swing at Garrone's ribcage but misses.
Garrone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garrone throws a body shot but no joy.
Garrone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reilly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reilly throws a sloppy body shot
and Garrone counters with a stiff right hand.
Garrone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Garrone.
Garrone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gregor Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly.
Reilly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Francesco Garrone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Reilly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reilly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garrone somewhat.
Garrone misses with a hook
enabling Reilly to counter with a crisp jab.
Reilly shoots in for a takedown but Garrone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reilly has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Garrone looks to score with a jab to the body but Reilly is just out of range.
Reilly with a jab.
Reilly throws a hook but Garrone blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Reilly looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly won't allow Garrone to get back to his feet.
Reilly working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garrone's head.
Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Garrone is retaining full guard. #T1#
Garrone is looking to stand up but Reilly isn't so interested in that idea.
Reilly is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reilly trying to control but Garrone is working from the bottom.
Reilly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reilly prevents Garrone from getting back to his feet.
Garrone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reilly.
Garrone keeping moving, preventing Reilly from controlling successfully.
Reilly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reilly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garrone wants to stand but Reilly is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reilly cracks Garrone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reilly shoots in for a takedown but Garrone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reilly throws a jab when Garrone was well out of range.
Reilly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Garrone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garrone.
Reilly blocks a low kick nicely.
Reilly shoots in and drives through. Garrone sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Reilly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reilly looks to land a left hand but Garrone moved out of range nicely.
Garrone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reilly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reilly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garrone as he jumps to the side.
Reilly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garrone unleashes a big counter combination but Reilly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reilly tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Garrone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Reilly misses the target.
Garrone is looking for the big counter here.
Reilly tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Garrone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garrone doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Reilly pushes Garrone up against the ropes in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Garrone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garrone tries to circle away but Reilly has him pinned against the ropes.
Reilly scores with a shot to the side of Garrone's head.
Reilly lands with a right to the head.
Reilly tries to work over Garrone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Garrone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garrone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reilly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garrone scrambles back to his feet.
Garrone slips under a jab from Reilly.
Reilly lands a nice hook to Garrone's body. Garrone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Francesco Garrone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reilly tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Garrone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reilly throws a sloppy body shot
and Garrone counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Garrone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Garrone lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly looks to throw the jab but Garrone is out of range.
Reilly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garrone throws a hook but Reilly blocks it.
Reilly swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gregor Reilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reilly throws a right hand that misses
and Garrone counters with a right hand to the body.
Reilly avoids the body shot from Garrone.
Reilly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reilly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reilly misses with a lunging right hand
and Reilly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reilly tries to move into range but Garrone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reilly looks to land a right hand but Garrone moved out of range.
Reilly tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Garrone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice shot by Garrone.
Reilly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garrone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Francesco Garrone.
I've got Garrone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francesco Garrone!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2024

#R1#
Garrone thuds a left hand into Daerji's body.
Decent striking displayed by Garrone there.
Daerji shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garrone defends it nicely.
Garrone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garrone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garrone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Daerji tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garrone defends well and Daerji ends up having to push Garrone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Garrone tries to clinch there but Daerji circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daerji slips a jab and a cross from Garrone.
Daerji slips a jab and a cross from Garrone.
Daerji tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garrone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daerji somewhat.
Francesco Garrone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xi Daerji.#T1#
Garrone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daerji shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garrone as he avoids it easily.
Garrone lands a glancing blow to the side of Daerji's head.#CL#
Garrone darts in and clinches Daerji up against the cage.
Daerji looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Garrone breaks from the clinch.
Daerji has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Garrone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Garrone instigates a clinch. #BC#
Garrone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garrone swinging wildly here. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daerji is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Garrone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab, jab by Garrone - just one landing.
Garrone tries to close the distance and clinch but Daerji swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daerji takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daerji avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daerji takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Daerji takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#Daerji is rocked!
Daerji gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Daerji tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Garrone is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Daerji buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Daerji!! Daerji is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Garrone throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

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

Event: NYF 81: Kramer vs Holton
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Mauricio clinches.
Garrone tries for a takedown. No joy.
A frustrated look appears on Garrone's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Mauricio has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Garrone clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Mauricio has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Garrone covers up after that shot from Mauricio. #CUT2#It looks like Francesco Garrone has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mauricio sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Garrone taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lanion Mauricio!

Event: NYF 78: White vs Carter
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Daws ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daws is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garrone with a body shot.
Garrone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daws .
Daws doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Daws closes the distance and pushes Garrone back into the cage.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but Daws has him pressed against the cage.
Daws keeps control of Garrone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daws is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Garrone is trying to force a seperation but Daws has the dominant position.
Daws has Garrone pressed against the cage, preventing Garrone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Daws lands with a short shot to the head.
Garrone letting Daws take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daws struggles to land a body shot inside as Garrone controls his hands.
Daws just leaning against Garrone, taking a breather.
Garrone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Daws to keep the fight standing.
Daws scores with a hook to the body.
Daws tries to work over Garrone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daws has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Garrone seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Daws can turn it around.#T1#
Garrone prevents a body shot from Daws .
Daws struggles to land a body shot inside as Garrone controls his hands.
Daws is stalling here.
Daws is leaning against Garrone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Daws goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Daws on the inside.
Daws taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Daws scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Garrone has been working on his balance at California Top Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Daws .
Daws stalling against the cage.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but Daws has him pressed against the cage.
Daws scores with a shot to the side of Garrone's head.
Garrone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daws keeps control of Garrone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daws lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Daws lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daws is leaning against Garrone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Daws has Garrone pressed against the cage, preventing Garrone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Garrone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daws misses the jab.
Garrone seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Daws looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrone is just out of range.#CL2#
Daws moves into range and clinches up with Garrone.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daws tries a body shot but Garrone blocks it.
Daws lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Daws works on Garrone's body with a couple of short punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Daws has Garrone pressed against the cage, preventing Garrone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Daws tries to work over Garrone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daws tries a body shot but Garrone blocks it.
Garrone wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Daws - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Garrone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daws tries a body shot but Garrone blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Daws tries a body shot but Garrone blocks it.
Good body shot from Daws .
Daws pushes Garrone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Garrone prevents a body shot from Daws .
Daws working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garrone blocks a body shot from Daws . #T4#
Daws prevents Garrone from breaking the clinch.
Garrone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daws pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Garrone is trying to force a seperation but Daws has the dominant position.
Daws digs a right hand into Garrone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garrone's gas tank.
Garrone is trying to force a seperation but Daws has the dominant position.
Daws holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Daws gets through Garrone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daws tries to throw a body punch but Garrone avoids it by throwing Daws back against the cage.
Daws doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daws lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Daws .
Daws scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daws tries to work over Garrone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garrone tries to break free but Daws pushes him back against the cage.
Daws lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Daws dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Garrone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daws is fending him off so far but Garrone persists. Nope, Daws circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch lands to the side of Daws 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Garrone moves away from the strike by Daws .
Daws stuns Garrone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Daws scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daws lands a jab to Garrone's midsection.
Garrone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daws counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Francesco Garrone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garrone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daws has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Daws closes the distance and clinches.
Daws scores with a hook to the body.
Daws tries to throw a body punch but Garrone avoids it by throwing Daws back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but Daws is controlling him.
Garrone is trying to push Daws away but Daws has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but Daws has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Garrone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Daws as the two fighters clinch.
Daws slowing the pace effectively.
Garrone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garrone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daws effectively controlling the action here.
Daws can't find room to land a body shot as Garrone controls the action.
Daws cracks Garrone with a nice body shot.
Grant Daws seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A frustrated look appears on Garrone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Daws lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garrone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daws goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daws is struggling to control the position.
Daws makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Daws displaying some good clinch control by pressing Garrone up against the cage.
Garrone wants to get back to striking at distance but Daws won't allow it.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but Daws is controlling him.
Garrone tries to break free but Daws pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Daws .
Daws lands a right hand.
Daws is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Daws leaning his opponent against the cage.
Garrone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Daws after a bit of a struggle.
Daws throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garrones head. #T3#
Daws avoiding damage.
Garrone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Daws lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Daws .
Garrone has had enough of the clinch but Daws keeps him there for the moment.
Garrone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Garrone has had enough of the clinch but Daws keeps him there for the moment.
A short body shot lands from Daws as the two fighters clinch.
Garrone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daws stalling the fight.
Daws lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garrone or not.
Garrone wants to break free but Daws has control.
Daws lands a body shot in the clinch.
Daws stalling against the cage.
Daws scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Daws lands a right hand.
Garrone is trying to push Daws away but Daws has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Daws throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garrones head.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but Daws has him pressed against the cage.
Garrone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garrone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garrone tries to circle away but Daws has him pinned against the cage.
Garrone wants to break free but Daws has control.
Daws scores with a hook to the body.
Daws lands a shot to the body.
Daws lands a nice shot to the body.
Garrone is trying to force a seperation but Daws has the dominant position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Garrone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daws walks away with a smile on his face. Garrone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Daws showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Daws swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garrone needs to keep his hands up - Daws had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Francesco Garrone has been cut.
Daws lands with a good body shot.
Garrone throws a nice looking combination but Daws bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garrone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daws .
Daws lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Daws pushes Garrone up against the cage in a clinch.
Garrone is trying to break free.#BC2#
Daws breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daws throws a body punch but Garrone moves out of range.
Daws misses the shot to the body.
Grant Daws seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daws avoids the body shot from Garrone.
It seemed like Daws was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daws looks to throw the jab but Garrone is out of range. #T1#
Garrone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daws makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garrone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daws throws a body shot but no joy.
Daws throws a body punch but Garrone moves out of range.
Garrone feinted with a counter takedown.
Daws lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Daws throws a body punch but Garrone moves out of range.
Garrone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daws .
Garrone wants to clinch up but Daws keeps it at a distance.
Daws fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garrone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Daws takes the fight into the clinch.
Daws has Garrone pressed against the cage. #T2#
Daws stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Garrone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daws walks away with a smile on his face. Garrone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garrone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Francesco Garrone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daws bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daws scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garrone in his tracks.
Jab from Daws .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garrone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daws doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Daws pushes Garrone up against the cage in a clinch.
Daws lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daws can't find room to land a body shot as Garrone controls the action.
Daws throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garrones head. #T3#
Garrone jumps guard but Daws stands there with Garrone around his waist. Garrone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Daws .
A short right from Daws on the inside. #BC2#
Daws 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Daws has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daws tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garrone's elbow.
A short right from Daws .
Garrone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daws leaning his opponent against the cage.
Francesco Garrone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daws stalling.
The crowd are getting on Daws 's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Daws . #T4#
Daws scores with a hook to the body.
Garrone takes a shot to the head.
Garrone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daws has him pressed against the cage.
Garrone tries to break free but Daws pushes him back against the cage.
Daws keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garrone's efforts to push away.
Daws lands a body shot in the clinch.
Daws is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Daws lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Daws .
Daws misses with a punch to the body.
Garrone tries to break free but Daws pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Daws - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daws keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garrone's efforts to push away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Daws comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Daws has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 25:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Daws !

Event: NYF 74: Field vs Traumen II
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Garrone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCewen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCewen lands a nice hook to Garrone's body. Garrone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCewen lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from McCewen misses the target.
McCewen scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Francesco Garrone has been cut.
McCewen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McCewen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Garrone is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McCewen throws a leg kick that misses.
McCewen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCewen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garrone on the side of the head.
Garrone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Callum McCewen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCewen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garrone.
Garrone throws a lazy uppercut
and McCewen counters with a nice uppercut.
McCewen punishes Garrone's body with a nice straight punch.
McCewen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garrone blocks a jab.
McCewen stalks Garrone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Garrone's face. Garrone staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#Garrone is rocked!#T1#
Nice defenses there by Garrone.
McCewen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Garrone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McCewen.
Oh Garrone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good shot there by McCewen.
McCewen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Garrone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCewen as he avoids it easily.
McCewen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garrone throws a sloppy head kick and McCewen moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by McCewen.#CL#
Garrone moves into the clinch.
McCewen is looking to control Garrone's arms but Garrone gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCewen has his back to the ropes.
McCewen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from McCewen.
Garrone blocks an uppercut.
Garrone seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Garrone can't break the clinch.
McCewen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Garrone is breathing heavily.
Garrone tries to break the clinch but McCewen is controlling the position.
McCewen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McCewen leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Come on McCewen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McCewen receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A short right from McCewen.
McCewen keeps control of Garrone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garrone takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
McCewen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCewen connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot by McCewen.
McCewen scores with a shot to the body.
Garrone slips a straight right by McCewen.
Garrone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
McCewen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCewen misses with a hook.
McCewen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCewen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrone.
McCewen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCewen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from McCewen misses.
McCewen stuns Garrone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Garrone tries to keep at a distance but McCewen has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCewen tries to stall but Garrone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McCewen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garrone backwards.
McCewen lands a knee to the head.
McCewen lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCewen working aggressively here.
Garrone has McCewen pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. McCewen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McCewen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garrone backwards. #T4#
McCewen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCewen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McCewen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Garrone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garrone tries to circle away but McCewen has him pinned against the ropes.
McCewen trying to stall but Garrone improves his position.
Garrone working hard to break the clinch.
McCewen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garrone wants to break free but McCewen has control.
McCewen has Garrone pressed against the ropes, preventing Garrone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Garrone is trying to force a seperation but McCewen has the dominant position.
McCewen lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#Francesco Garrone's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from McCewen.
McCewen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCewen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McCewen scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Callum McCewen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francesco Garrone's cut.
That's time! Garrone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McCewen connects with a leg kick.
McCewen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garrone doesn't seem bothered though.
McCewen looks to land a combination but Garrone avoids it well.
McCewen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garrone swats away the attempt to clinch by McCewen.
Garrone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garrone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garrone blocks a jab.
McCewen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garrone's hands.
McCewen throws a right and a left that Garrone avoids nicely.
A big left from McCewen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCewen blocks a head kick by Garrone.
Garrone misses with a shot to the body
and McCewen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danga de danga de dang - Garrone scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrone moves out of range of the strikes.
McCewen with a nice cross.#CL#
Garrone moves into the clinch.#T1#
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but McCewen is controlling him.
McCewen looking to stall.
Come on McCewen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McCewen misses with the head strike.
McCewen lands a nice knee to the body.
Garrone has been working on his balance at California Top Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by McCewen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCewen is trying to maintain a safe position but Garrone gets an underhook and turns McCewen into the ropes.
McCewen stalling in the clinch but Garrone improves position.
McCewen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garrone backwards.
McCewen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCewen lands a nice shot to the body.
McCewen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCewen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garrone backwards.
McCewen lands a knee to the head.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but McCewen has him pressed against the ropes.
McCewen prevents Garrone from breaking the clinch.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCewen.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
McCewen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garrone's face.
Garrone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCewen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garrone backwards.
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!
Garrone tries to circle away but McCewen has him pinned against the ropes.
McCewen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garrone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garrone has had enough of the clinch but McCewen keeps him there for the moment.
Garrone is trying to break free.
McCewen lands a knee to the body.
McCewen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garrone's efforts to push away.
McCewen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Garrone takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garrone as McCewen tries to tie him up.
Garrone is trying to push McCewen away but McCewen has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
McCewen is looking to control Garrone's arms but Garrone gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCewen has his back to the ropes.
McCewen digs a right hand into Garrone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garrone's gas tank.
A body shot lands from McCewen.
McCewen is pushing Garrone up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McCewen looking to slow down the pace here.
McCewen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from McCewen.
McCewen lands a good knee to the midsection. Garrone won't want to take too many of those.
McCewen lands a shoulder strike.
Garrone is trying to push McCewen away but McCewen has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
McCewen stalling.
Garrone tries for a takedown but McCewen manages to get underhooks.
McCewen scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from McCewen. #T4#
McCewen lands a shoulder strike.
McCewen lands with a light punch inside.
Garrone is trying to push McCewen away but McCewen has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Garrone is looking to break free of the clinch but McCewen has double underhooks.
McCewen lands a hook that snaps the head of Garrone backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCewen obliges.
McCewen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCewen lands a right hand.
McCewen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garrone backwards.
McCewen with a knee to the head.
McCewen lands a nice uppercut.
McCewen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garrone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McCewen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garrones head.
Garrone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables McCewen to keep the fight standing.
McCewen lands with a short shot to the head.
McCewen trying to stall but Garrone improves his position.
McCewen lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Callum McCewen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Francesco Garrone's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
McCewen moves out of range as Garrone throws a body kick.
McCewen catches Garrone with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Garrone forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Callum McCewen!
Callum McCewen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: NYF Fight Night 32
Date: Jun 07, 2024

#R1#
Garrone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Hester moves into the clinch.
Garrone avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Hester lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Francesco Garrone has been cut.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Garrone is trying to break free.
Garrone blocks an elbow strike.
Hester keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garrone's efforts to push away.
Garrone dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garrone's defenses.
Hester lands an elbow inside.
Garrone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hester smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Hester closes the distance and clinches.
Garrone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hester smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Hester fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garrone, pushing him back against the cage.
Garrone has been working on his balance at California Top Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hester.
Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garrone's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garrone's brow.
Hester lands an elbow inside. #T1#
Hester gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Francesco Garrone's cut is getting worse.
Nice elbow from Hester.
Garrone takes an elbow to the temple.
Hester lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Francesco Garrone's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garrone's defenses. #CUT2#Jeez, Francesco Garrone's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zeke Hester!
A victorious Zeke Hester thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NYF Fight Night 30
Date: May 17, 2024

#R1#
Garrone tries to clinch there but Dawson circles away.
Garrone ducks under a wild hook from Dawson.
Garrone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawson as he jumps to the side.
Dawson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garrone throws a head kick that misses.
Dawson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dawson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garrone misses with a double jab
and Dawson counters with a series of strikes. Garrone will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Dawson takes the fight into the clinch.
Dawson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dawson lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Francesco Garrone has been cut.
Dawson lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson scores with a shot to the side of Garrone's head.
Dawson connects with a knee to the head.
Dawson lands a knee to the head.
Dawson lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Garrone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dawson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garrone blocks it with crossed arms.
Dawson scores with a knee to the head.
Dawson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garrone blocks it with crossed arms.
Dawson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dawson landing knees to the head. #ROC2#Garrone is rocked!
Dawson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Garrone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garrone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Garrone seems to have got his legs back now.
Dawson lands a knee to the head.
Garrone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dawson tries a knee to the head but Garrone blocks it.
A short uppercut from Dawson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrone tries for a takedown but Dawson manages to get underhooks.
Dawson scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Dawson to work.
Dawson keeps control of Garrone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Garrone takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dawson lands with a right to the head.
Garrone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
Dawson lands a good knee to the midsection. Garrone won't want to take too many of those.
Dawson gets through Garrone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dawson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dawson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dawson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garrone is looking to break free of the clinch but Dawson has double underhooks.
Garrone wants to get back to striking at distance but Dawson won't allow it.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but Dawson is controlling him.
Garrone is working for takedown but Dawson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Garrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson looking to throw knees to the head but Garrone is blocking nicely.
Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Garrone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dawson uses from the top position.
Dawson trying to control but Garrone is working from the bottom. #T3#
Garrone wants to stand up but Dawson is controlling him.
Dawson throwing strikes from guard but Garrone blocks nicely.
Dawson throwing strikes from guard but Garrone blocks nicely.
Dawson won't allow Garrone to get back to his feet.
Dawson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Dawson misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Garrone misses the target.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garrone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dawson throws a head kick but Garrone moves out of range.
Dawson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dawson misses with a hook. Garrone ducked under it nicely.
Dawson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Garrone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garrone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garrone has been working on his balance at California Top Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dawson.
A telegraphed right hand from Garrone misses the target. #CL2#
Dawson closes the distance and clinches.
Dawson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
Dawson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garrone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Garrone is trying to break free.
Dawson misses with a knee to the head.
Dawson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Garrone working hard to break the clinch.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Dawson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Dawson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francesco Garrone's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dawson is looking to slow Garrone down with leg kicks.
Dawson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garrone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garrone digs a good body shot into Dawson's ribs.
Garrone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dawson tries to avoid it but Garrone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dawson to the ground. Dawson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dawson throws a big shot that misses.
Garrone half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dawson throws a combination. Garrone tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dawson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Dawson clinches up with Garrone and pushes him back against the cage.
Dawson working Garrone over with knees to the body.
Dawson prevents Garrone from breaking the clinch.
Garrone is trying to break free.
Dawson working Garrone over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but Garrone blocks with his arms.
Garrone wants to break free but Dawson has control.
Garrone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garrone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
Dawson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Dawson lands a nice knee to the body.
Dawson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dawson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garrone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dawson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garrone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
Dawson looking to throw knees to the head but Garrone is blocking nicely.
Michael Dawson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Garrone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dawson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dawson obliges.
Dawson lands a knee to the head.
Dawson lands with a left to the head.
Dawson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garrone.
Garrone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dawson lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garrone takes a knee right on the jaw! #T2#
Garrone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dawson lands a nice knee to the body.
Garrone can't break the clinch.
Dawson tries a knee to the head but Garrone blocks it.
Dawson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garrone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dawson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Garrone seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dawson can turn it around.
Dawson stalling in the clinch.
Garrone is trying to pull guard but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Garrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garrone's efforts to push away.
A knee to the head by Dawson.
Garrone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dawson connects with a knee to the head.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garrone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Dawson.
A short left from Dawson.
Dawson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garrone blocks it with crossed arms.
Dawson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T3#
Dawson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garrone wants to get back to striking at distance but Dawson won't allow it.
Dawson looking to throw knees to the head but Garrone is blocking nicely.
Garrone is trying to push Dawson away but Dawson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but Dawson is controlling him.
Dawson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garrone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Garrone is looking to break free of the clinch but Dawson has double underhooks.
Garrone is trying to force a seperation but Dawson has the dominant position.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but Garrone blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Garrone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dawson tries to land knees in the clinch but Garrone avoids the damage to the body.
Dawson is struggling to control the position.
Dawson misses with some punches.
Dawson looking to throw knees to the head but Garrone is blocking nicely.
Garrone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Garrone is trying to push Dawson away but Dawson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garrone can't break the clinch. #T4#
Dawson wants to stall.
Dawson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garrone blocks it with crossed arms.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garrone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dawson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garrone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dawson working Garrone over with knees to the body.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dawson prevents Garrone from breaking the clinch.
Garrone is trying to break free.
Garrone is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dawson is defending well.
Garrone fails to pull guard.
Dawson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dawson lands a right hand.
Garrone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dawson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garrone.
Garrone is trying to force a seperation but Dawson has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Dawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Francesco Garrone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Dawson misses the target. #CL2#
Dawson takes the fight into the clinch.
Dawson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Garrone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dawson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dawson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Garrone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garrone tries to break free but Dawson pushes him back against the cage.
Garrone wants to get back to striking at distance but Dawson won't allow it.
Garrone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike.
Dawson misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dawson gets through Garrone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garrone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dawson smiles and moves away.
Garrone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dawson. #T1#
A good leg kick by Dawson.
Garrone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Michael Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garrone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dawson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garrone misses with a double jab.
Garrone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice cross by Dawson.
Danga de danga de dang - Dawson scores with a four punch combination!
Garrone throws a big shot that misses.
Garrone connects with a body shot.
Garrone fails with a takedown attempt.
Michael Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garrones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Dawson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garrone, pushing him back against the cage.
Dawson prevents Garrone from breaking the clinch.
Dawson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Garrone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Garrone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dawson to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Garrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garrone's face.
Dawson scores with a knee to the head.
Dawson prevents Garrone from breaking the clinch.
Dawson misses with a knee strike.
Garrone can't get the takedown.
Garrone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dawson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dawson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but Garrone blocks with his arms. #T3#
Dawson has Garrone pressed against the cage, preventing Garrone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
Dawson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Garrone in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dawson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but Garrone blocks with his arms.
Dawson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garrone's efforts to push away.
Garrone wants to get back to striking at distance but Dawson won't allow it.
Dawson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garrone is trying to force a seperation but Dawson has the dominant position.
Dawson landing knees to the head.
Francesco Garrone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dawson has Garrone pressed against the cage, preventing Garrone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Dawson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dawson misses with a knee strike.
Garrone tries to break the clinch but Dawson is controlling the position.
Dawson has Garrone pushed against the cage.
Garrone is trying to force a seperation but Dawson has the dominant position.#T4#
Garrone can't get the takedown.
Dawson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garrone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dawson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dawson scores with a knee to the head.
Garrone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dawson scores a nice knee to the body.
Dawson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garrone's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garrone tries to break free but Dawson pushes him back against the cage.
Garrone wants to get back to striking at distance but Dawson won't allow it.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dawson.
A shot in the inside from Dawson.
Dawson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garrone.
Dawson tries a knee to the head but Garrone blocks it.
Garrone wants to break free but Dawson has control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Dawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dawson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Dawson!

Event: NYF Fight Night 28
Date: Apr 26, 2024

#R1#
Ribeiro tried to score with a low kick but Garrone checks it.
It looked like Garrone was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ribeiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ribeiro throws a jab when Garrone was well out of range.
Ribeiro throws a looping overhand right but Garrone ducks down to avoid it.
Garrone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ribeiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Garrone swings for the body but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Ribeiro swinging wildly here.
Garrone throws a big counter combination but Ribeiro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Joanderson Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Ribeiro. Those never looked like landing.
Ribeiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Ribeiro looks to move away, Garrone throws a big counter combo but Ribeiro just gets out of the way.
Ribeiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garrone darts in trying to clinch
and Ribeiro counters with a left and a right that stings Garrone.
Ribeiro stuffs the takedown attempt from Garrone. Garrone gets slowly back to his feet.
Garrone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ribeiro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrone dodges the punch combination from Ribeiro. #T1#
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice cross by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws out a loose jab but Garrone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribeiro tries to bum rush Garrone with a series of wild strikes but Garrone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garrone throws a wild body kick that Ribeiro sees coming a mile off.
Ribeiro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Joanderson Ribeiro has been cut.
Garrone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribeiro.
Garrone is looking to clinch.
Joanderson Ribeiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribeiro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garrone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garrone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ribeiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garrone slips a straight right by Ribeiro.
Garrone misses with a two punch combination.
Ribeiro throws a series of punches but Garrone moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribeiro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Garrone was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Garrone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garrone tries to land a front kick but Ribeiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
A combination from Garrone does no damage.
Garrone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ribeiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garrone moves out of range as Ribeiro strikes.
Ribeiro lands a leg kick that knocks Garrone off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Ribeiro.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ribeiro.
Garrone misses with a double jab.
Ribeiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garrone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No joy there for Ribeiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garrone lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Garrone has been working on his balance at California Top Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Garrone misses.
Ribeiro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC#Ribeiro is rocked!#CL#
Garrone closes the distance and clinches.
Garrone wants to get back to striking at distance but Ribeiro won't allow it.
Garrone fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Garrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribeiro utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
Ribeiro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Francesco Garrone has been cut.
Ribeiro lands a shoulder strike.
Garrone takes a knee to the side of the body.
Garrone is breathing heavily.
Ribeiro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ribeiro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ribeiro crunches a lovely knee into Garrone's ribcage.
Ribeiro stalling in the clinch.
Ribeiro connects with a knee to the head.
Ribeiro connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garrone's face.
Ribeiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Garrone in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ribeiro connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro pushes Garrone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ribeiro is pushing Garrone up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ribeiro taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Ribeiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Ribeiro connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garrone's face.
Ribeiro scores with a knee to the head.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but Ribeiro has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ribeiro.
Garrone being controlled against the cage.
Ribeiro controlling the action here for a moment.
Garrone letting Ribeiro take a breather here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garrone is trying to force a seperation but Ribeiro has the dominant position.
Ribeiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garrone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garrone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ribeiro lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joanderson Ribeiro dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ribeiro throws a leg kick which misses Garrone's front leg but catches the back leg as Garrone tries to avoid it.
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garrone throws a right and a left that Ribeiro avoids nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garrone.
Ribeiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Garrone finish him?
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Garrone has cracked Ribeiro with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Garrone lands another huge swinging hook and Ribeiro tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Ribeiro, before Garrone can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francesco Garrone!

Event: TOF 89
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Garrone looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Rio Gracie has been cut.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Garrone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#KD#
Garrone drops Gracie with a beautiful combination! Gracie stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Garrone is looking for the KO!#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garrone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Garrone finish him?
Garrone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie throws a wild hook but Garrone just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Gracie gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Garrone raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francesco Garrone!

Event: TOF 77
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Garrone lands a jab to Korhonen's midsection.
Korhonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrone manages to avoid it.
Garrone sizes up Korhonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garrone misses with a body shot.
Garrone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice cross by Garrone.
Garrone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Korhonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Garrone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Korhonen connects with a crisp jab.
Korhonen throws a big shot that misses.
Korhonen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Garrone.#ROC2#Korhonen is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrone lands a brutal uppercut that launches Korhonen off his feet! Korhonen tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francesco Garrone!

Event: TOF 66
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Maverick lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maverick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garrone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garrone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maverick counters with a head kick.
Garrone misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Garrone.
Garrone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maverick has time to react.
Maverick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garrone.
Maverick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maverick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrone was well out of range. Poor timing from Maverick.
Garrone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maverick throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maverick throws a series of punches but Garrone avoids them all with ease.
Maverick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Maverick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maverick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garrone.
Maverick fakes the leg kick and cracks Garrone in the body.
Maverick scoring well with a low kick there.
Maverick plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maverick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garrone in his tracks.
Maverick just misses with a punch to the body.
Maverick throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Garrone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch combination from Garrone misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Garrone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maverick moves away.
Some wild striking there from Garrone.
Maverick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Garrone misses the shot to the body.
Garrone misses with a wild combination.
Garrone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maverick scores with a decent looking hook.
Maverick throws a push kick but Garrone slaps the foot to one side.
Garrone swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maverick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maverick feints a counter leg kick.
Garrone on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Garrone is looking to wear down Maverick with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maverick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Garrone walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maverick.
Maverick avoids the body shot from Garrone.
Garrone on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maverick misses with a head kick.
Garrone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maverick moves away.#T3#
Maverick with the inside leg kick.
Maverick fakes the leg kick and cracks Garrone in the body.
Maverick keeps Garrone at a distance using the push kick.
Garrone throws a series of strikes that have Maverick backpedaling.
Nice body kick from Maverick.
Maverick explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Maverick lands with a kick to the ribs.
Garrone will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Garrone is breathing heavily.
Garrone throws a lazy right hand but Maverick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garrone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maverick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That kick from Maverick tenderised Garrone's leg. Garrone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maverick lands a head kick. Garrone smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Francesco Garrone has been cut.
Garrone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garrone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
It seemed like Maverick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maverick ducks under a wild hook from Garrone.#T4#
Maverick explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Garrone avoids the head kick by Maverick.
Both fighters circling a little - Maverick finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Garrone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maverick.
Maverick connects with a high kick. #ROC2#Garrone is rocked!
Maverick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrone manages to avoid it.
A cross from Maverick lands.
Oh Garrone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maverick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrone.
Garrone seems to have got his legs back now.
Maverick keeps Garrone at a distance using the push kick.
Maverick scores with a nice right hand.
Maverick lunges at Garrone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garrone's hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maverick.
Garrone tries to bum rush Maverick with a series of wild strikes but Maverick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maverick avoids the body shot from Garrone. #T5#
Garrone digs a good hook to Maverick's body.
Maverick throws a head kick but Garrone moves out of range.
Garrone misses the shot to the body.
Maverick shapes to counter with a head kick.
Garrone throws a sloppy body shot
and Maverick counters with a series of strikes. Garrone will be more careful next time no doubt.
Garrone throws a body punch but Maverick moves out of range.
Garrone misses with a wild body shot.
Garrone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maverick.
A punch combination from Garrone misses.
Nice body kick from Maverick.
Garrone misses with a body shot.
Maverick connects with a high kick.
Maverick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garrone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Garrone misses with a wild body shot.
Garrone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maverick. Maverick obviously looking to wear him down. #T6#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garrone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garrone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maverick was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrone.
Garrone walks into a jab.
Maverick scoring well with a low kick there.
Maverick lands a really nice looking cross but Garrone seems unphased.
Maverick is looking to slow Garrone down with leg kicks.
Maverick is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Garrone had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A jab from Maverick finds it's way through Garrone's defenses.
Maverick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Garrone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maverick backs up against the cage.
Garrone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maverick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garrone scrambles back to his feet.
Maverick throws a sloppy head kick and Garrone moves out of range easily.
Garrone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maverick's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garrone under the eye.
Garrone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maverick moves away.
Maverick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garrone. #T7#
The crowd cheers as Maverick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garrone doesn't seem phased though.
Maverick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garrone's sensitive parts.
Garrone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maverick counters with an outside leg kick.
Garrone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maverick.
Maverick tries a quick counter leg kick but Garrone is wise to it.
Garrone swinging wildly here.
Garrone looks to score with a jab to the body but Maverick is just out of range.
Maverick steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Maverick avoids the body shot from Garrone.
Maverick misses with a body shot.
Maverick thuds his right hand into Garrone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maverick moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T8#
A nice inside leg kick there by Maverick. That's going to slow Garrone down.
Maverick avoids the body shot from Garrone.
Garrone misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maverick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maverick scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maverick misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Garrone misses its target.
A big right from Garrone misses.
Maverick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maverick bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Garrone throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick from Maverick lands but Garrone takes it in his stride.
Maverick lands a nice looking body kick.
Garrone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maverick. #T9#
A slapping body kick lands there for Maverick.
Garrone throws a series of punches but Maverick moves out of range.
Garrone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick from Maverick.
Maverick lands with a straight right. Garrone didn't see that one coming.
A head kick misses from Maverick.
Maverick throws a sloppy head kick and Garrone moves out of range easily.
Garrone swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maverick scores with the left hand. Garrone knows he should have avoided that one.
Maverick thuds his shin into the meat of Garrone's side.
Maverick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrone.
Maverick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maverick lands a really nice looking cross but Garrone seems unphased.
Maverick goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#Francesco Garrone's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maverick fakes the leg kick and cracks Garrone in the body.
Maverick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garrone's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Maverick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francesco Garrone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Maverick throws the kick towards the body but Garrone avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garrone misses with a two punch combination.
Maverick has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maverick. Garrone shrugs it off though.
Garrone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daniel Maverick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maverick connects with the punch.
Maverick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maverick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Maverick there.
Maverick scores with a one two! Garrone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Garrone avoids the head kick by Maverick.
Maverick circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Garrone drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Maverick follows Garrone to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Maverick!
An intense looking Daniel Maverick took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Davide Castaldi finally accepts a fight and gets his ass beat! Thanks for playing the game...'.

Event: TOF 59
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Horton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot by Garrone.
Garrone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horton was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrone.
Garrone staying out of range there.
Horton with a nice calf kick.
A swing and a miss from Garrone.
Horton tries a head kick but it misses.
Francesco Garrone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garrone.
Horton lands a head kick. Garrone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Horton loads up on a big right hand but Garrone slips the punch.
Garrone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horton manages to avoid it.
Garrone drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Horton right on the button. Horton goes down! Garrone follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Garrone gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francesco Garrone!

Event: AFC #25
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Cosman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garrone.#CUT2#It looks like Francesco Garrone has been cut.
Garrone tries to bum rush Cosman with a series of wild strikes but Cosman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Garrone misses.
Garrone connects with a body shot.
Cosman dodges the punch combination from Garrone.
Garrone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cosman throws a jab but it's blocked by Garrone.
Garrone fails to land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Garrone scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cosman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Garrone digs a good hook to Cosman's body.
Francesco Garrone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Garrone coming out on top.
Cosman misses with a wild body shot.
Cosman walks into a straight right hand from Garrone.
Garrone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garrone.
Cosman throws a body punch but Garrone moves out of range.
Cosman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garrone defending well as Cosman loads up on a big left hand.
Garrone slips a jab and a cross from Cosman.
Garrone pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cosman back to the cage. Garrone follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Cosman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Garrone as he connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Garrone misses.
Cosman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Cosman misses. #KD#
Garrone lands a left and a right that send Cosman crashing to the mat, dazed. Garrone thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Cosman is rocked!#CUT#It looks like John Cosman has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garrone pounces like a tiger and cracks Cosman with a vicious hook! Cosman is down but not out! Garrone follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Francesco Garrone!

Event: AFC #18
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Garrone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Hamhog 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Bronson Hamhog has been cut.
Garrone throws a right and a left that Hamhog avoids nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Garrone as he connects with a hook.
Garrone slips a straight right by Hamhog.
Garrone connects with a jab.
Garrone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garrone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamhog moves away.
Garrone connects with a jab.
Garrone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hamhog swings for the body but Garrone moves out of range.
It looked like Garrone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garrone thuds a left hand into Hamhog's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garrone scores with a jab to the body.
Hamhog throws a body punch but Garrone moves out of range.
Hamhog lands a jab to Garrone's midsection.
Garrone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hamhog counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Garrone lands with a straight right. Hamhog didn't see that one coming.
Garrone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#Hamhog is rocked!
Hamhog misses with a hook. Garrone ducked under it nicely.
Hamhog is still on wobbly legs! Can Garrone finish him?
Hamhog misses with a right hand
and Garrone counters with a straight right hand.
Garrone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garrone lands with a good body shot.
Hamhog seems to have recovered his senses.
Francesco Garrone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Garrone lands a left and a right that send Hamhog crashing to the mat, dazed. Garrone thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrone lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hamhog falls backwards - clearly groggy! Garrone dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francesco Garrone!

Event: AFC #14
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Garrone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Garrone.
Garrone lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsunpeong's head back.
Sitsunpeong is looking to land body kicks.#KD#
Garrone lands a big uppercut and Sitsunpeong crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sitsunpeong looks OK. Garrone waves Sitsunpeong back to his feet!#ROC#Sitsunpeong is rocked!
Sitsunpeong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garrone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsunpeong is still on wobbly legs! Can Garrone finish him?
Garrone lands an uppercut, right on the button! Sitsunpeong tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francesco Garrone!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2023

#R1#
Garrone lands a body shot.
Garrone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garrone connects with a body shot that sends Covington's belly button to the back.
Nice shot by Garrone.#KD#
Garrone cracks Covington with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Garrone has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Covington to stand back up!#ROC#Covington is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garrone connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Covington out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francesco Garrone!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2023

#R1#
Pupavarro throws a shot from downtown. Garrone moves away and avoids it.
Pupavarro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pupavarro misses with a body shot
and Pupavarro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pupavarro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garrone's waist but Garrone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pupavarro off to one side.
Garrone punishes Pupavarro's body with a nice straight punch.
Garrone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pupavarro.
Garrone misses with a two punch combination.
Pupavarro cracks Garrone with a good jab.#CL2#
Pupavarro gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Garrone fails to land.
Garrone being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Pupavarro manages to break the clinch.
Garrone is pawing at Pupavarro, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Pupavarro's nose. Pupavarro is badly hurt! Garrone pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Pupavarro tries desperately to hold on but Garrone is relentless in his assault! As Pupavarro receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Garrone away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francesco Garrone!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Branson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garrone lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Richard Branson has been cut.
Garrone defending well as Branson loads up on a big left hand.
Garrone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#Branson is rocked!
Garrone moves in close and cracks Branson with a massive right hand! Branson, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Garrone!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francesco Garrone!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Garrone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garrone tries to counter with a takedown but Wilson is quick to defend against it.
Garrone misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Garrone sprawls well.
Garrone misses with a body shot.
Wilson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garrone's hands.
Wilson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wilson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrone.
A big left from Wilson misses.
Garrone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Garrone throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wilson.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Garrone circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Wilson clinches.
Garrone misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Garrone misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Garrone misses with the head strike.
Garrone misses with the head strike.
Garrone throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson. #BC2#
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garrone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garrone misses the shot to the body.
Wilson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Francesco Garrone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Garrone. #T2#
Garrone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garrone.
Wilson looks winded!
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrone.
Garrone ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Garrone swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Garrone scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrone. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Garrone digs a good body shot into Wilson's ribs.
Garrone lands with a good body shot.
Garrone scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Wilson has Garrone up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Garrone fails to land.
Garrone throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wilson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garrone looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Garrone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garrone fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garrone swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Garrone misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Garrone.
Wilson looks to land a combination. Garrone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wilson tries to clinch but Garrone moves out of range.
Garrone attempts a counter takedown but Wilson avoids it well and moves away.
Garrone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson fails to land the takedown.
Francesco Garrone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Wilson.
Jab by Garrone.
Wilson throws a head kick but Garrone moves out of range. #T4#
Garrone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrone.
Garrone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garrone changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson misses with a series of wild punches.
Garrone thuds a left hand into Wilson's body.
Garrone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrone throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garrone scores with a jab to the body.
Garrone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wilson at a distance.
Garrone misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Francesco Garrone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Garrone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
Wilson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garrone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Wilson.
Francesco Garrone is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Garrone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wilson on the side of the head.#KD#
Garrone lands a big uppercut and Wilson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wilson looks OK. Garrone waves Wilson back to his feet!#ROC#Wilson is rocked!
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!
Wilson circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Garrone. Wilson falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Garrone!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francesco Garrone!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1#
Britton takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Britton darts in and clinches Garrone up against the cage.
Garrone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Britton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Britton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Britton tries to land knees in the clinch but Garrone avoids the damage to the body.
Britton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Britton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garrone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Garrone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Britton blocking some punches.
Britton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garrone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garrone fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Britton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrone misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Britton counters by clinching up.
Garrone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garrone throws a punch but it's blocked by Britton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garrone. #T1#
Garrone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garrone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garrone misses with a punch on the inside.
Garrone fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Britton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garrone scores with a sloppy right hand. Britton should have avoided that one.
Francesco Garrone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Britton swings for the body but Garrone moves out of range.
Britton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Garrone misses.
Garrone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Britton.
Garrone throws a nice looking combination but Britton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garrone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Britton.
Britton shoots in and drives through. Garrone sprawls well.
Britton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garrone is looking to counter punch.
Britton has a takedown stuffed.
Francesco Garrone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Britton.#T2#
Britton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garrone fails to land with a series of punches.
Britton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garrone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Britton slips a jab and a cross from Garrone.
Britton feints the counter takedown.
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!
Garrone throws a series of punches but Britton moves out of range.
Britton misses with a body kick.
Britton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Garrone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garrone throws a series of punches but Britton moves out of range. #T3#
Britton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Britton tries to clinch but Garrone moves out of range.
Garrone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Britton darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Britton closes the distance and clinches.
Garrone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Britton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Britton looks winded!
Garrone is pressed up against the cage. Britton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garrone down to the mat. Garrone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Garrone scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Cam Britton has been cut.
Garrone throws a series of punches but Britton avoids them all with ease.
Garrone swinging wildly here.
Britton tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Garrone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garrone wants it to stay on the feet.
Britton walks into a straight right hand from Garrone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Britton swinging wildly here.
Britton misses with a low kick.
Garrone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Britton dives in and grabs Garrone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garrone pushes down on Britton's head and hops out.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Garrone!
Britton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garrone swings for the body but Britton moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Britton's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Francesco Garrone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cam Britton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Garrone scores with a four punch combination!
Garrone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Garrone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Britton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Britton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garrone avoids it really well and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garrone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britton fails to land with a series of punches.
Britton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1##CL2#
Britton closes the distance and clinches.
Garrone misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garrone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garrone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garrone swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Britton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Garrone uses from the top position.
Garrone trying to stand up but can't free himself from Britton's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garrone wants to stand and escape but instead Britton has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Britton stopping the sweep attempt from Garrone.#T2#
Garrone striking off his back but it's not causing Britton any problems.
Britton passes Garrone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Britton throwing shots but Garrone is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Britton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Britton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Britton is continuing to stall.
Britton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3##SU2#
Britton decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Britton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garrone misses with a few strikes there.
Garrone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Britton shoots in for a takedown but Garrone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garrone misses with a few strikes there.
Britton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garrone as he avoids it easily.
Francesco Garrone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Britton.
Britton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garrone scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Garrone misses with a double jab.
Garrone throws a series of punches but Britton avoids them all with ease.
Britton throws a counter combo.
Garrone misses with a wild body shot.
Garrone takes a swing at Britton's ribcage but misses.
Garrone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Garrone slaps away a takedown attempt from Britton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garrone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Britton sprawls and moves away.
Francesco Garrone is winning the standup battle so far.
Garrone lands with a shot to the body.
Britton dodges the punch combination from Garrone.
Britton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garrone defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Francesco Garrone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cam Britton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Britton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garrone looks to land a right hand but Britton moved out of range.
Francesco Garrone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Britton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garrone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garrone checks a low kick from Britton.
Garrone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrone scores with a shot to the body.
Britton doesn't manage to clinch there - Garrone circles away.
Garrone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Britton can do to turn this around?
Britton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garrone defends it nicely.#T1#
Garrone misses with a two punch combination.
Britton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Britton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Britton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Britton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Britton walks into a left hand.
Garrone misses with a two punch combination.
Garrone throws a hook but Britton blocks it.
Garrone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Britton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Garrone backs off Britton throws a huge counter combo but Garrone manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Garrone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Britton moves away.
Britton tries to clinch up.
Garrone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Britton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garrone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Garrone.
Britton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Britton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garrone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Britton walks into a straight right hand from Garrone.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garrone misses the shot to the body.
Garrone misses with a few strikes there.
Britton dodges the punch combination from Garrone. #T3##CL2#
Britton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Garrone prevents a takedown attempt there.
Francesco Garrone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Britton.
Britton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Garrone is defending well.
Garrone throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garrone. #TD2#
Britton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Britton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Britton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garrone tries to stand but Britton is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Britton looking to control.
Garrone tries to stand but Britton is controlling from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Britton wants to get back to his feet but Garrone is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Francesco Garrone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garrone scores with a hook.
Garrone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garrone lands a jab to the head.
Garrone looks to land a combination. Britton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cam Britton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Britton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garrone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Britton scrambles back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francesco Garrone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garrone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francesco Garrone!

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