Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 469 Reis vs Kaiser
Date: Dec 13, 2025

#R1#
Mierta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arrms throws out the jab.
Mierta throws a shot to the body.
Arrms scores with a hook.
Arrms scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mierta doesn't seem bothered though.
Arrms misses with a wild body shot.
Arrms misses with a hook
and Mierta counters with a head kick. That will keep Arrms thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mierta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arrms changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Arrms dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mierta avoids the body shot from Arrms.
Arrms rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mierta counters with a nice uppercut.
Mierta throws a head kick that half lands.
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!#TD#
Mierta drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arrms wants to sweep but no luck.
Arrms manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mierta manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Arrms avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Arrms controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Mierta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arrms can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Mierta is looking for a triangle here but Arrms uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mierta tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arrms is looking to take a break and control but Mierta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arrms controls the position.
Mierta is looking for a sweep.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Mierta's face as Arrms controls the position.
Mierta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arrms controls the position.
Mierta is not content to let Arrms control the position.
Arrms is working Mierta over with some ground and pound from side control.
The referee asks Arrms politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Arrms prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Arrms throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mierta on the side of the head.
Mierta drops his hands momentarily and Arrms takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mierta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mierta slips under a jab from Arrms.
Arrms misses with a looping left.
Mierta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from Arrms misses.
Mierta feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mierta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arrms swings for the body but Mierta moves out of range.
Arrms staying out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Arrms checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arrms scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taekn Arrms dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Arrms misses with a right hand
enabling Mierta to counter with a crisp jab.
Arrms uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mierta.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arrms. Mierta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arrms misses with a hook. Mierta ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Mierta instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mierta.
Arrms blocking some punches.
Arrms stalling the fight.
Mierta tries to work over Arrms's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Arrms escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good exchange - Arrms coming out on top.
Mierta takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mierta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arrms.
Arrms fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mierta manages to avoid it.
Taekn Arrms seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mierta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arrms manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arrms misses with a hook to the body
and Mierta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Mierta. #T1#
Arrms throws a big shot that misses.
Arrms throws a hook but Mierta blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Mierta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taekn Arrms is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arrms throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Mierta moves into the clinch.
Arrms taking a breather.#BC2#
Arrms escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mierta staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Arrms. That snapped Mierta's head back.
Arrms throws a lazy uppercut
and Mierta counters with a straight right hand.
Mierta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mierta sets himself, and Arrms steps forward looking for the clinch! Mierta avoids it this time.
Mierta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arrms scores with a decent looking hook.
Mierta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arrms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mierta swings for the body but Arrms moves out of range.
Mierta throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mierta ducks under a wild hook from Arrms.
Arrms swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Mierta to counter with a crisp jab.
Arrms lands a jab to the nose.
Mierta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arrms throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mierta counters with a straight right hand.
Arrms looks to land a left hand but Mierta moved out of range nicely.
Mierta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arrms. Arrms circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut lands for Arrms. That snapped Mierta's head back.
Mierta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mierta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Mierta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arrms, pushing him back against the cage.
Arrms is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mierta lands a hook that snaps the head of Arrms backwards.
Mierta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mierta misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3##BC#
Mierta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Mierta lands but Arrms takes it in his stride.
Arrms throws a poor cross that misses
and Mierta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arrms throws a lazy right hand but Mierta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mierta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mierta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arrms swats away the attempt to clinch by Mierta.
Arrms throws an overhand right that lands on Mierta's shoulder, as Mierta tries to avoid the shot.
Arrms scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mierta in his tracks.
Arrms swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mierta counters with a nice body kick.
Mierta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mierta tries a head kick but it misses.
Arrms drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mierta defends it well.
It looks like Mierta has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mierta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arrms on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big right from Arrms misses. #T4#
Mierta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arrms swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Mierta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mierta is pushing down on Arrms's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arrms is fighting to maintain full guard but Mierta has managed to sneak the leg through.
Arrms regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mierta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mierta won't allow Arrms to sweep him here.
Mierta tries to free his leg and advance position but Arrms is retaining full guard.
Mierta slips nicely into half guard.
Arrms regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mierta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arrms swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serta Mierta dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Arrms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mierta moves away.
Mierta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mierta throws a wild body kick that Arrms sees coming a mile off.
Arrms scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mierta lunges at Arrms with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arrms's hand.
Mierta throws a head kick that misses.
Arrms cracks Mierta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good shot there by Arrms.#ROC2#Mierta is rocked!
Arrms lands an overhand right.
Oh Mierta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arrms doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arrms throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mierta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arrms avoids the head kick by Mierta.
That kick from Mierta tenderised Arrms's leg. Arrms is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mierta moves away from the strike by Arrms.
Arrms takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arrms misses the jab.
Mierta seems to have got his legs back now.
Arrms getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1##TD#
Mierta closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mierta lands in his opponent's guard.
Arrms controlling the position.
Arrms looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mierta is fighting to break Arrms's control of his arms but Arrms is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Arrms keeping full guard, as Mierta tries to pass. #SUB#
Mierta has gone for a leg lock! Arrms slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mierta's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Arrms got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mierta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arrms has managed to get both his arms back between Mierta's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Arrms wants to control from the top but Mierta keeps moving.
Arrms stands up over Mierta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Mierta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arrms seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Serta Mierta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Mierta working for a triangle but Arrms defends it easily. #T3#
Arrms stays in close to Mierta's body and controls the position.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but Mierta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arrms is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mierta avoids the body shot from Arrms.
Arrms takes a swing at Mierta's ribcage but misses.
Arrms slips under a jab from Mierta.
Mierta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mierta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arrms.
A quick step to the side and Mierta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arrms rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mierta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arrms stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Mierta looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mierta trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Arrms manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Mierta has his foot on Arrms's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arrms works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Taekn Arrms.
I think Arrms has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taekn Arrms!
A less than humble Taekn Arrms misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: DMMA 464 Sitsongrit vs Reis 3
Date: Nov 22, 2025

#R1#
Kaiser lands a two punch combo. #TD2#
Arrms gets a double leg takedown into Kaiser's guard.
Kaiser pulls Arrms in close to prevent any damage.
Arrms working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kaiser's head.
Kaiser pulls Arrms in close to prevent any damage.
Arrms's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Arrms pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaiser is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arrms looking to sit in guard and control but Kaiser gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arrms is on top in guard. #REVB#
Arrms wants to pass the guard but Kaiser is keeping the position.#T1#
Arrms makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kaiser wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Arrms throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaiser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arrms stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaiser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Arrms working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Kaiser tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaiser controls Arrms momentarily but Arrms frees himself.
Kaiser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arrms is one step ahead there. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Arrms is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kaiser is adopting a defensive guard.
Kaiser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arrms is one step ahead there.
Arrms postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3##TD#
Arrms tries to sprawl but Kaiser drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Arrms tries to roll over but Kaiser keeps him under control.
Kaiser working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Arrms works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Arrms has an active guard here but Kaiser has managed to pass into half guard.
Arrms wants to get back to full guard.
Kaiser working Arrms over with strikes.
Kaiser lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Arrms manages to get to full guard.
Arrms bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kaiser's guard. #REVB#
Kaiser is pulling down on Arrms's head to control his posture.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arrms postures up.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaiser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arrms loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaiser tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaiser looking to control.
Kaiser looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Von Kaiser will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Arrms blocks a jab.
Kaiser takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD#
Arrms tries to sprawl but Kaiser drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Arrms trying to hold on to Kaiser's head to control him but Kaiser postures up.
Kaiser scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Arrms wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Arrms is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaiser pulls his head out easily.
Arrms tries to roll over but Kaiser keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaiser drops an elbow to the side of Arrms's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arrms taking some punishment here, with Kaiser in his half guard. #T1#
Arrms is looking for a sweep. Kaiser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kaiser is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arrms is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kaiser is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arrms sees it coming and defends easily.
Arrms is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kaiser's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kaiser's back!
Arrms has the hooks in. Kaiser is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Arrms's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kaiser needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Arrms misses with punches from the back. #T2#
Kaiser trying to control the hands but Arrms breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Arrms working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Arrms throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kaiser rolls, trying to escape but Arrms keeps control of the position.
Arrms throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Arrms trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kaiser doesn't escape. #T3#
Arrms is continuing to stall.
Kaiser is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Arrms looking for the choke from the back.
Kaiser is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Stormcrow Centre, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kaiser breaks Arrms's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Arrms throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaiser connects with a couple of short punches.#T4##SUB2#
Arrms throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kaiser escapes and throws Arrms's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Arrms is looking for a sweep.
Arrms is still trying to improve position.
Kaiser staying calm.
Arrms is looking to regain half guard here but Kaiser keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arrms takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Von Kaiser will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Arrms's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kaiser under the eye.
Kaiser throws a jab when Arrms was well out of range.#TD#
Kaiser shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Arrms manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Arrms lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kaiser looking to control.
Arrms trying to control but Kaiser is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaiser lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Kaiser tries to free his leg and advance position but Arrms is retaining full guard.
Arrms keeping moving, preventing Kaiser from controlling successfully.
Kaiser working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arrms's head.
Kaiser with a nice head shot there.
Kaiser landing some decent shots from guard.
Kaiser pushing down on Arrms's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kaiser lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arrms tries to get to full guard but Kaiser has control of the leg.
Von Kaiser overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaiser is looking to take a break and control but Arrms is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taekn Arrms has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Arrms is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Arrms looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arrms is looking to improve his position.
Kaiser landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Arrms actively working from the bottom here.
Kaiser trying to control from half guard but Arrms is working away. #T3#
Arrms has hold of Kaiser's hands but Kaiser slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kaiser looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Arrms with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kaiser trying to mount his opponent but Arrms defends it.
Kaiser is nestled in close to Arrms, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kaiser scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Kaiser.
Kaiser is nestled in close to Arrms, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arrms taking some punishment here, with Kaiser in his half guard.
Kaiser winds up and cracks Arrms with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#Arrms is rocked!
Kaiser lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arrms is still in real trouble! Can Kaiser finish him?
Kaiser scores with a big shot! Arrms's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Arrms! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Von Kaiser!
After winning the bout, Von Kaiser thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 455 Flanders vs Dux
Date: Oct 20, 2025

#R1#
Arrms throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arrms swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taekn Arrms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arrms ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arrms at a distance.
Arrms fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arrms gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire leaves Arrms with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taekn Arrms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGuire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arrms tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGuire swivels and escapes.
A big right from Arrms misses. #T1#
Arrms scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arrms shoots in but no luck this time.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zander McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arrms jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
Arrms scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arrms rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arrms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arrms misses with an uppercut.
Arrms swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGuire counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire works Arrms's body with a nice hook.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arrms slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire misses the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arrms checks a leg kick. #T2#
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arrms doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire stuns Arrms with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arrms.
Arrms swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Arrms moved out of range nicely.
Arrms lands with a right hand.
Arrms shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGuire but McGuire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice body kick from McGuire.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Arrms swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arrms paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arrms throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Arrms feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
McGuire pushes Arrms off and gets back to his feet.
Arrms avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Arrms tries to counter with a takedown but McGuire is quick to defend against it.
Arrms shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGuire counters with a good low kick that Arrms was not able to check.
Arrms showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arrms uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
Arrms changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Arrms lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGuire circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Arrms. #T4#
McGuire connects with a body shot.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Arrms rather than just go for the knockout.
Arrms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
Arrms cracks McGuire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arrms throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arrms takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire cracks Arrms with a good jab.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Arrms's shoulder, as Arrms tries to avoid the shot.
Arrms drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGuire sprawls and moves away.
Arrms throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
Arrms throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arrms misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zander McGuire 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#
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arrms on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down. #TD#
Arrms gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
McGuire kicks Arrms off and gets back to his feet.
Arrms throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGuire's waist but McGuire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arrms off to one side.
Arrms throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arrms lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuire off the cage and back into range.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Arrms's body.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Arrms counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Arrms is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but McGuire still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, McGuire has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Arrms is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SU2#
McGuire decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Arrms takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Arrms misses with a looping right.
McGuire let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Arrms ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arrms catches McGuire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arrms bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire staying out of range there.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from McGuire as Arrms shoots in.
McGuire let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the body from Arrms misses
and Arrms takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arrms takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zander McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Arrms shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arrms missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGuire regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Arrms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire wants to stand and escape but Arrms is having none of it.
Arrms postures up in McGuire's guard and throws a big left but McGuire blocks it.
Arrms trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arrms loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Arrms is in close to McGuire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Arrms has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McGuire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arrms.
Arrms looking to sit in guard and control but McGuire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Zander McGuire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arrms is trying to keep McGuire in close.
Arrms looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arrms is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
McGuire is fighting to break Arrms's control of his arms but Arrms is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Arrms wants to sweep here but McGuire controlling him for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zander McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Arrms ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Arrms slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Arrms tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGuire swivels and escapes.
McGuire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Arrms darts in looking for a takedown but McGuire gets double underhooks and turns Arrms into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Arrms is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taekn Arrms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arrms tries to pull guard but McGuire holds him up against the cage and eventually Arrms drops back down to his feet.
Arrms blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Arrms controls his hands.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
McGuire is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGuire working aggressively here. #BC2#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Arrms avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
McGuire throws a hook but Arrms avoids it easily.
McGuire misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
so Arrms counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Arrms is standing up over McGuire. McGuire looks to escape but Arrms dives into side control. #REVB#
Arrms misses with the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Arrms has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Arrms goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McGuire rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Arrms's guard! Nice work there by McGuire!
McGuire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGuire won't allow Arrms to sweep him here.
McGuire trying to stand up but can't free himself from Arrms's guard.
Arrms pulls McGuire in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Arrms is trying to keep McGuire in close.
Arrms looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McGuire postures up.
Arrms controlling the position.#T3#
McGuire preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arrms holds on and takes a little breather.
Arrms controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself.
Arrms tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arrms pulls McGuire in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Arrms looks for a takedown but McGuire sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Arrms does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arrms half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arrms takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arrms misses with a looping left.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arrms manages to avoid it.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arrms thuds his right hand into McGuire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arrms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zander McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGuire 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander McGuire!
A relieved looking Zander McGuire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA TBD4
Date: Oct 05, 2025

#R1##TD#
Strong gets caught flat footed, as Arrms shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Arrms landing with the ground and pound.
Arrms postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arrms stops Strong from standing up.
Arrms landing some decent shots from guard.
Strong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Arrms is controlling him.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but Strong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arrms working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Strong's head.
Strong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms stands up over Strong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Arrms drops back looking for a leg! Strong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strong manages to kick Arrms off! Arrms jumps back into Strong's guard.
Strong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Arrms is controlling him.
Arrms's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Arrms throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Strong wants to stand and escape but Arrms is having none of it.
Arrms working some strikes from top position.
Arrms lands a couple of digs.
Arrms is in close to Strong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Strong wants to stand up but Arrms is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arrms's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arrms is looking to work some ground and pound but Strong has wrist control.
Strong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Arrms is controlling him.
Arrms chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Arrms is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Arrms working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Arrms has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Arrms chips away with some ground and pound.
Strong wants to stand up but Arrms is controlling him. #ES2#
Strong manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Arrms tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from Arrms.#T2#
Strong takes a swing at Arrms's ribcage but misses.
Arrms misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arrms tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from Arrms.
Arrms throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Strong counter with a right hand.
Arrms shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arrms.
Strong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Arrms swings for the body but Strong moves out of range.
Arrms blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Strong. Those never looked like landing.
Arrms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strong staying out of range there.
Strong throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Arrms counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Strong!
Strong is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Arrms is controlling him well.
Strong takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Strong felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Strong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arrms. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Strong is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Strong is working to avoid the ground and pound but Arrms connects with a decent elbow.
Arrms works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Strong is pushing Arrms's head away, looking to escape. Arrms manages to hold on to the position though.
Strong taking punishment in the form of punches.
Strong bucks up and tries to throw Arrms off but instead Arrms has got his back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Arrms. #SUB#
Strong is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Arrms gets his way!
Strong is trying to get back to his feet but Arrms has full control of the position and if anything, Strong has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Arrms has Strong flattened out and is raining down punches.
Strong is taking damage to the body and head.
Strong is keeping busy.
Strong is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Arrms is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Strong defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Arrms has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Arrms scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Strong is looking for a way out.
Arrms lands punches and elbows. #T4##SUB#
Arrms is looking for the choke from the back position but Strong is controlling his hands well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Arrms landing with strikes. #SUB#
Arrms working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Strong is doing well to defend. Arrms seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Strong is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Taekn Arrms!
After the fight, Taekn Arrms was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DMMA 450: Jones vs Sitsongrit
Date: Sep 07, 2025

#R1##TD#
Arrms dives in and scores a takedown into Bond's guard.
Arrms working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bond's head.
Arrms trying to control but Bond is working from the bottom.
Bond bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arrms's guard. #REVB#
Bond trying to control but Arrms is working from the bottom.
Bond pushing down on Arrms's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bond wants to free his trapped foot but Arrms is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Arrms is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Arrms looking for submissions off his back.
Arrms wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Bond is working for a kimura but Arrms is defending it quite comfortably.
Arrms preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arrms trying to control here. #SUB2#
Bond is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arrms has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bond seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arrms does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arrms is looking for a sweep. Bond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bond trying to mount his opponent but Arrms defends it.
Bond trying to control the action but Arrms is working from the bottom.
Arrms is controlling Bond's trapped leg to prevent Bond from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Bond tries to sprawl but Arrms drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bond works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've been hearing that Arrms has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Arrms content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bond keeping moving, preventing Arrms from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Arrms avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arrms pushes down on Bond's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bond is looking to get back to full guard here but Arrms has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bond is trying to improve his position.
Bond is not content to let Arrms control the position.
Bond manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Arrms is trying to control the action in half guard but Bond is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arrms prevents Bond from improving his position.
Arrms working Bond over with strikes.
Arrms is trying to control the action in half guard but Bond is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arrms seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Arrms works his way into side control.
Bond struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Arrms tries for a kimura but Bond is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taekn Arrms dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Arrms darts in looking for a takedown but Bond gets double underhooks and turns Arrms into the cage.
Arrms backing away here, and Bond unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Arrms has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bond regains guard immediately.
Bond is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Arrms landing some decent shots from guard.
Bond wants to sweep here but Arrms controlling him for the moment.
Arrms passes Bond's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms working over Bond with some ground and pound. Bond looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bond is trying to maintain the position but Arrms is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Arrms is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bond defends it well. #T1#
Arrms trying to control from half guard but Bond is working away.
Bond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arrms wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bond keeps working.
Arrms winds up and cracks Bond with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Arrms lands strikes from half guard.
Bond wants to control but Arrms is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arrms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bond can do to turn this around?
Arrms winds up and cracks Bond with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Arrms lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Arrms is trying to control the action in half guard but Bond is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arrms seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Arrms content to control rather than advance.
Arrms seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Arrms is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Arrms is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Arrms lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bond is positioning himself well to prevent Arrms advancing to mount.
Arrms lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bond manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but Bond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bond pulls Arrms in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Bond is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arrms defends well.
Arrms landing some decent shots from guard.
Arrms pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bond is keeping the position for now.
Bond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bond has his foot on Arrms's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arrms works his way back into a safe position though.
Arrms lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taekn Arrms dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bond misses with a low kick.
Bond throws a head kick that misses.
Bond's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arrms connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bond scrambles back to his feet.
Arrms digs a good hook to Bond's body. #TD#
Arrms looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bond!
Arrms connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bond some visible discomfort.
Arrms wants to control but Bond is keeping him busy.
Arrms controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms wants to control for a moment but Bond uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bond wants to improve his position but Arrms is controlling well. #T1#
Arrms is looking to advance position but Bond won't allow it.
Arrms seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Arrms slips a nice elbow through Bond's hands, connecting with Bond's forehead.
Arrms working over Bond with some ground and pound. Bond looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Taekn Arrms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arrms working over Bond with some ground and pound. Bond looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Arrms drops an elbow to the side of Bond's head.
Arrms takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Arrms looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Arrms is looking to take a break and control but Bond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bond is looking to control Arrms's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bond avoid being mounted?
Arrms is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bond!
Arrms landing punches.
Arrms postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bond looks a forlorn figure. #ROC#Bond is rocked!#T3#
Bond really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bond wants to control but Arrms is having none of it.
Bond sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Arrms lands a nice short elbow.
Arrms lands strikes from half guard.
Bond is not content to let Arrms control the position.
Arrms drops an elbow to the side of Bond's head. #T4#
Arrms drops an elbow to the side of Bond's head.
Bond is trying to control but Arrms passes into side control!
Arrms working away.
Arrms works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Arrms is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bond is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Arrms scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bond to see if he's OK.
Arrms cracks Bond with a big right hand but Bond just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bond is not content to let Arrms control the position.
Matt Bond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arrms working the ground and pound.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taekn Arrms!
Taekn Arrms was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DMMA 444:
Date: Aug 10, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Arrms drives through with a takedown into Fantastico's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but Fantastico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arrms working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arrms in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastico wants to sweep here but Arrms controlling him for the moment.
Arrms scoring with punches to the head and body.
Arrms trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arrms lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms throws a big elbow that misses.
Arrms is looking to work some ground and pound but Fantastico has wrist control.
Arrms missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastico pulls Arrms in close to prevent any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Arrms working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Arrms trying to control but Fantastico is working from the bottom.
Fantastico wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Arrms tries to free his leg and advance position but Fantastico is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fantastico scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arrms doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastico throws a body punch but Arrms moves out of range.
Fantastico will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arrms throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastico moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Fantastico clinches up against the cage.
Fantastico leaning against his opponent.
Arrms is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Arrms has Fantastico pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fantastico manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2##BC#
Fantastico pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arrms looks to score with a jab to the body but Fantastico is just out of range.
Arrms tests Fantastico's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fantastico looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fantastico moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastico connects with a body shot that sends Arrms's belly button to the back.
Arrms uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fantastico.
Fantastico looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Arrms closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arrms working the strikes but Fantastico uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Fantastico is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arrms's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arrms's back!
Fantastico controls the position.#T3#
Arrms can't escape the position.
Fantastico is not going to allow Arrms to sit and survive in this position.
Arrms is really stuck here.
Arrms trying to control the hands but Fantastico breaks the grip.
Arrms is trying to break free.
Fantastico controls the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Fantastico doesn't have the hooks in and Arrms manages to turn into his guard.
Arrms throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arrms trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arrms with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arrms is looking to work some ground and pound but Fantastico has wrist control.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but Fantastico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastico working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arrms.
Fantastico has his hands on Arrms's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Taekn Arrms will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Arrms uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fantastico.#TD2#
Arrms shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fantastico is trying to defend but Arrms finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastico keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fantastico is refusing to be controlled, as Arrms sits in half guard.
Arrms throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Arrms missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantastico blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arrms.
Fantastico avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arrms.
Fantastico keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arrms tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fantastico knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Arrms has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1##SUB2#
Arrms seems to be working for a kimura but Fantastico defends the submission attempt.
Fantastico has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arrms is working away from the top position though.
Fantastico avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arrms.
Ground and pound from Arrms.
Fantastico keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arrms is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arrms missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fantastico wants to control but Arrms is keeping busy.
Arrms sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fantastico defending well though.
Arrms slips a nice elbow through Fantastico's hands, connecting with Fantastico's forehead.
Arrms lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fantastico is refusing to be controlled, as Arrms sits in half guard.
Fantastico is trying is best to control the position here.
Fantastico slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arrms with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Arrms trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arrms connects with the punch.
Arrms steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fantastico.
Fantastico throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fantastico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arrms.
Arrms scores with a shot to the body.
Arrms shoots in and drives through. Fantastico sprawls well.
Fantastico fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arrms has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arrms lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Arrms cracks Fantastico with a good jab.
Fantastico leaves Arrms with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arrms has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastico leaves Arrms with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Macho Fantastico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taekn Arrms.
Arrms lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Fantastico scores with a head kick. Arrms tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Macho Fantastico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arrms or perhaps it was just good defense by Fantastico, which made it look bad.
A counter left hand to the body from Fantastico misses its target.
Fantastico scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastico jabs at Arrms's body.#TD2#
Arrms throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fantastico tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Arrms is in Fantastico's guard.#ES#
Fantastico has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Arrms off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arrms.
Arrms fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fantastico manages to avoid it.
Fantastico misses with a wild body shot.
Arrms checks a low kick from Fantastico.
Arrms avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arrms tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arrms throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastico throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Taekn Arrms will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Arrms misses with a hook. Fantastico ducked under it nicely.
Macho Fantastico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arrms lands with an uppercut that bounces Fantastico off the cage and back into range.
Fantastico fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arrms swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastico scores with a shot to the body.
Arrms shoots in looking for a takedown but Fantastico manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arrms's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fantastico throws a quick counter head kick but Arrms was just out of range.
Fantastico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arrms moves away.
Macho Fantastico is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fantastico looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fantastico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arrms moves away.
Fantastico stuffs the takedown attempt from Arrms. Arrms gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms lands with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Arrms. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arrms.
Fantastico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arrms moves away.
Fantastico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Fantastico falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Arrms counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Arrms keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Arrms slips a nice elbow through Fantastico's hands, connecting with Fantastico's forehead.
Arrms not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fantastico wants to control but Arrms is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arrms wants to control but Fantastico is keeping him busy.
Fantastico on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastico is doing well to control the position and prevent Arrms from advancing to side control.
Fantastico avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arrms.
Arrms thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Arrms frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Arrms punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastico holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Arrms tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The referee warns Fantastico that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Arrms avoids the attempt from Fantastico to control.
Arrms looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arrms working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Arrms landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
Arrms lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Arrms sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB2#
Arrms is working for a guillotine from mount but Fantastico frees his head quite easily.
Fantastico really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Arrms moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fantastico has worked his arm free - good work by Fantastico!
Fantastico parries the strikes from Arrms easily there. Arrms is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fantastico to escape. #T4#
Arrms throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fantastico is not content to let Arrms control the position.
Arrms lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Arrms.#SUB2#
Arrms is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fantastico knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantastico defending against the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taekn Arrms comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Arrms 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: DMMA 437: Chuck v Graves
Date: Jul 19, 2025

#R1#
Obi throws a combination. Arrms tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice straight punches there by Arrms. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arrms.
Arrms ducks under a wild hook from Obi.
Arrms ducks under a wild hook from Obi.
Arrms changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Obi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Arrms ducks under a wild hook from Obi.
Arrms feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Obi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obi fails to land with a series of punches.
Arrms scores with a jab. Obi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arrms showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Obi.
Arrms just misses with a punch to the body.
Obi misses with a hook #TD#
and Arrms decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Obi's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arrms content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Arrms makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Arrms scoring with some ground and pound.
Obi is trying to keep Arrms in close. #T1#
Arrms scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Obi controls Arrms momentarily but Arrms frees himself. #SUB2#
Obi working for a triangle but Arrms defends it easily.
Arrms content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Obi is looking for a triangle but Arrms pushes his legs off easily.
Arrms passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Obi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Arrms is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Obi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arrms is chipping away with strikes. #T2#
Arrms cracks Obi with a big right hand but Obi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Obi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arrms wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Arrms creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Arrms grinds an elbow into Obi's temple.
Arrms looks up at the clock and then as Obi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Arrms smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Obi gets back to half guard.
Arrms is nestled in close to Obi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arrms has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Arrms is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arrms lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Arrms prevents Obi from improving his position.#SUB#
Arrms is trying to work for a kimura but Obi is defending well. #SUB2#
Obi actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Obi tries to roll over but Arrms keeps him under control.
Arrms winds up and cracks Obi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Obi has hold of Arrms's hands but Arrms slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Obi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arrms pulls his head out easily.
Obi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Arrms is thwarting Obi's attempts to control the position.
Arrms is trying to control the action in half guard but Obi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Obi is trying to maintain the position but Arrms is very close to passing his half guard.
Obi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Arrms winds up and cracks Obi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Obi moves into full guard.
Arrms stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arrms works over Obi with some ground and pound from guard.#T4##SUB2#
Obi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Arrms is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Obi.
Arrms tries to move to mount but Obi blocks the move with his legs.
Obi looks to move to half guard but instead Arrms has passed into mount! Damn!
Arrms lands a nice shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arrms raining down hammerfists from mount.
Arrms lands a nice shot to the head.
Obi tries to reverse the position but Arrms maintains control.
Arrms dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Arrms.
Obi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Arrms lands a big elbow.
Arrms prevents Obi from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taekn Arrms dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Obi misses with a wild body shot.
Arrms lands a head shot.
Arrms looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arrms tests Obi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obi misses with a few strikes there.
Arrms appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Arrms looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Arrms landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Obi is looking for a triangle but Arrms pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Obi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arrms doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arrms manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Obi's head.
Arrms trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arrms stands up over Obi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arrms scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Arrms scoring with some ground and pound.
Arrms wants to control from the top but Obi keeps moving.
Arrms postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Obi is trying to keep Arrms in close.
Arrms lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obi keeping full guard, as Arrms tries to pass.
Arrms passes Obi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Arrms.
Arrms tries to pass the half guard into mount. Obi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Obi has hold of Arrms's hands but Arrms slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Obi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arrms trying to mount his opponent but Obi defends it.
Arrms working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Obi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Arrms scores with a couple of nice shots.
Obi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arrms trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Arrms is now in half guard.
Arrms working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Arrms scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arrms working over Obi with some ground and pound. Obi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Obi moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Obi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arrms postures up. #SUB2#
Arrms avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arrms working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Arrms scoring with some ground and pound.
Arrms with a nice head shot there.
Arrms trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arrms with a nice head shot there.
Taekn Arrms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arrms is working Obi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arrms is in close to Obi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Arrms pushing down on Obi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Arrms seems to be working for a kimura but Obi defends the submission attempt.
Obi tries to roll over but Arrms keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Arrms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Arrms looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Arrms is thwarting Obi's attempts to control the position.#T4##SUB#
Arrms is working for a kimura but Obi is defending it quite comfortably.
Obi trying to control here.
Arrms working Obi over with strikes.
Obi trying to control but Arrms postures up.
Obi taking some punishment here, with Arrms in his half guard.
Arrms looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Arrms working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arrms looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Obi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taekn Arrms dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Arrms looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Obi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arrms half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Obi throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Arrms counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Obi!
Arrms lands a decent elbow from side control.
Arrms wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obi keeps working.
Arrms advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Arrms is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Obi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Obi shrugs it off.
Obi tries to reverse the position but Arrms maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Arrms is in the full mount, landing strikes.
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!
Obi tries to hold on but Arrms postures up.
Obi is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Arrms jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Obi manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T1#
Obi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Arrms controlling the pace.
Arrms working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Arrms is working for a submission of some sort.
Obi wants to improve his position but Arrms is controlling well.
Obi trying to control but Arrms postures up.
Arrms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obi can do to turn this around?
Obi taking some punishment here, with Arrms in his half guard.
Obi wants to improve his position but Arrms is controlling well. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Obi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arrms keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Obi's head.
Obi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Arrms pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obi is keeping the position for now.
Obi is trying to control the position but Arrms postures up.
Arrms trying to control but Obi is working from the bottom.
Arrms distracts Obi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Arrms is working Obi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arrms chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Obi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arrms gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Obi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Arrms uses it to pass to side control.
Obi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Arrms has knee on belly and moves into mount.
BOOM! Arrms connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Arrms lands a big elbow.
Arrms lands a big elbow.
Obi tries to reverse the position but Arrms maintains control.#SUB#
Arrms working for a guillotine from mount but Obi is in no mood to give up.
Arrms unloading with bombs!
Obi is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Arrms has hold of Obi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Obi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Obi gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Arrms. #T4##SUB#
Obi is defending against the submission attempts here by Arrms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Arrms seems to be working for a kimura but Obi defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Obi actively working from the bottom here.
Arrms is pressing down on Obi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Obi is holding on for now.
Arrms is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Obi is looking for a sweep. Arrms is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Obi looking for submissions off his back.
Obi wants to improve his position but Arrms is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taekn Arrms showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arrms, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taekn Arrms!
Taekn Arrms decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: DMMA 434: McIntyre v Handerson
Date: Jul 06, 2025

Arriorus Adee really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 159.1, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Taekn Arrms was cancelled.

Event: DMMA 428: Chuck v Skolz
Date: Jun 15, 2025

#R1#
Arrms misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Dlask holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Arrms drags the fight down to the ground.
Dlask throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dlask throws a big right hand that misses.
Arrms is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Arrms looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dlask is not content to let Arrms control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dlask manages to get to full guard.
Arrms wants to pass the guard but Dlask is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dlask wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dlask is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Dlask landing some decent shots from guard.
Dlask connects with a couple of short punches.
Dlask postures up in Arrms's guard and throws a big left but Arrms blocks it.
Dlask lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Arrms has his foot on Dlask's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dlask works his way back into a safe position though.
Dlask must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dlask with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dlask in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dlask throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Dlask throws a sloppy strike and Arrms has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Dlask is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Arrms!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taekn Arrms!
Taekn Arrms tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DMMA 419: Noeigati v Kersikov
Date: May 17, 2025

#R1#
Arrms fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bond manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arrms. Bond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bond throws a counter combo.
Bond slips under a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Arrms blocks the leg kick.
Taekn Arrms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bond slips a straight right by Arrms.
Arrms misses with a lunging right hand
and Bond makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bond throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bond throws a head kick that misses.
Arrms takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arrms drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bond sprawls and moves away.
Arrms cracks Bond with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arrms lands with a good body shot.
Arrms misses with a looping left.
Bond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bond throws a push kick but Arrms slaps the foot to one side.
Bond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arrms.
Bond throws a low kick but Arrms moves out of range easily.
Arrms throws a lazy uppercut
and Bond counters with an outside leg kick.
Bond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Bond walks into a left hand.
Arrms misses with a looping right.
Bond walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arrms swings for the body but Bond moves out of range.
Arrms tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bond was well out of range. Poor timing from Arrms.
Arrms moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBond.
Arrms looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bond tries to work over Arrms's front leg with a kick but Arrms checks it.
Bond avoids the body shot from Arrms.
Arrms lands a body shot.
Arrms looks to land a right hand but Bond moved out of range.
Bond moves away from the strike by Arrms.
Arrms misses with a jab to the body
and Bond makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Arrms lands a slapping body shot.
Arrms lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Arrms misses the target.
Bond shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arrms throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bond sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arrms misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Arrms cracks a nice hook into Bond's ribs.
Bond takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arrms feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bonds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Arrms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bond moves away.
Arrms misses with a looping left.
Arrms throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arrms throws a body shot but no joy.
Arrms misses with a straight right.
Arrms throws a hook to the side of Bond's head but Bond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arrms punishes Bond's body with a nice straight punch.
Arrms throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bond on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bond on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bond throws a head kick but Arrms moves out of range.
Arrms misses with a wild body shot.
Bond was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bond moves out of range of the strikes.
Bond only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Arrms misses with a straight left.
Arrms throws a jab when Bond was well out of range.
Arrms swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bond misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Arrms counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Arrms with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bond has his hands on Arrms's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Bond has his feet on Arrms's thighs here. He's pushed Arrms off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Arrms screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Bond!
Matt Bond thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 403: Sitsongrit v Strong
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Dantes throws out a loose jab but Arrms uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arrms throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dantes on the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Arrms has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Arrms scores with a jab.
Arrms lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dantes throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Arrms counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Arrms is looking to advance position but Dantes won't allow it.
Arrms winds up and cracks Dantes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Arrms moves into full mount! Dantes won't be happy about that!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dantes wants to get back to his feet.
Arrms has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arrms lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T1#
Arrms lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Arrms punching from mount but Dantes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Arrms raining down shots from the mount!
Arrms lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Arrms in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dantes is trying to stand up.
Arrms is landing with some decent strikes but Dantes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Arrms thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dantes holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Arrms tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arrms looking to control but Dantes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Arrms there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Arrms working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Arrms.
Dantes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Arrms connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dantes is in a horrible position here. Arrms smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Arrms is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dantes is surviving well by controlling Arrms's body position as best he can.
Arrms sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Arrms looking to control but Dantes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3##SUB2#
Arrms is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dantes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dantes shrugs it off.
Arrms looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dantes avoids a series of strikes thrown by Arrms.
BOOM! Arrms connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dantes blocking the ground and pound.
Arrms looking to finish Dantes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dantes!#SUB2#
Arrms goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dantes turns into him and now he's in Arrms's guard.
Arrms bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dantes's guard. #REVB##T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dantes keeping full guard, as Arrms tries to pass.
Arrms prevents Dantes from getting back to his feet.
Arrms postures up in Dantes's guard and throws a big left but Dantes blocks it.
Arrms pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dantes is keeping the position for now.
Arrms with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arrms throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arrms chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taekn Arrms dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Arrms moves away from the strike by Dantes.
Arrms just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Arrms.
Dantes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arrms tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arrms throws a sloppy body shot
and Dantes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Arrms is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Arrms ducks under a wild hook from Dantes.#CL2#
Arrms has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Dantes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arrms tries for a takedown but Dantes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dantes misses with an uppercut. Arrms saw that one coming.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Arrms. That snapped Dantes's head back.
Arrms clobbers Dantes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Edmond Dantes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arrms ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arrms with the counter takedown but Dantes avoids it easily.
Arrms scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dantes in his tracks.
Arrms cracks Dantes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arrms has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arrms digs a good body shot into Dantes's ribs.#TD2#
Arrms shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Arrms was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Dantes throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Dantes misses the target. #T2#
Arrms scores with a jab to the head.
Arrms shoots in for a double leg but Dantes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arrms scores with a hook.
Arrms bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dantes's head.
Taekn Arrms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arrms fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dantes manages to avoid it.
Dantes is looking to counter punch.
Dantes misses with a straight right.
Dantes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Edmond Dantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taekn Arrms.#T3#
Arrms fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dantes throws a jab when Arrms was well out of range.
Arrms changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice shot lands for Arrms.
Dantes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dantes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dantes avoids the body shot from Arrms.
Dantes misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Arrms counters with a shoot takedown. Dantes fights it but they end up in guard.
Arrms won't allow Dantes to get back to his feet.
Arrms is looking to work some ground and pound but Dantes has wrist control.#T4#
Dantes wants to stand up but Arrms is controlling him.
Arrms wants to control from the top but Dantes keeps moving.
Arrms throwing strikes from guard but Dantes blocks nicely.
Arrms throwing strikes from guard but Dantes blocks nicely.
Arrms stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dantes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arrms is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taekn Arrms showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Arrms uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dantes.
Arrms scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dantes in his tracks.
Dantes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arrms to score with a decent uppercut.
Dantes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Arrms drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dantes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dantes is not content to let Arrms control the position.
Arrms landing strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Arrms tries for a kimura but Dantes is defending well.
Dantes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Arrms lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Arrms throws a strike aimed at the side of Dantes's head but Dantes avoids it well.
Dantes wants to get back to his feet.
Arrms has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dantes!
Dantes is in a horrible position here. Arrms smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Arrms scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dantes? #T2#
Arrms landing punches.
Dantes is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Dantes is bucking up trying to escape but Arrms cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Arrms is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arrms pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Arrms throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dantes is in a horrible position here. Arrms smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Arrms lands a big elbow.
Taekn Arrms has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Arrms swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dantes is now in Arrms's guard. A big mistake from Arrms there, giving up the dominant position!
Arrms wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Arrms is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dantes is refusing to be controlled, as Arrms sits in half guard.
Edmond Dantes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arrms wants to pass the guard but Dantes is defending well.
Arrms throwing shots but Dantes is blocking nicely.
Arrms wants to free his trapped foot but Dantes is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES#
Dantes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T4#
Arrms shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dantes defends it nicely.
Arrms smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dantes. Arrms does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arrms tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taekn Arrms comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arrms 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taekn Arrms!
Taekn Arrms spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: DMMA 396: Bjorkman v Karter
Date: Feb 23, 2025

#R1#
Arrms misses with a shot to the body
and Long counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Long thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been hearing reports that Arrms has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Long throws a hook to the side of Arrms's head but Arrms sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arrms scores with a punch to the head.
Arrms defending well as Long loads up on a big left hand.
Arrms moves out of range as Long throws a body kick.
Long stuffs the takedown.
Long was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've been informed that Long has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Arrms throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Long stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arrms circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Arrms closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Arrms trying to mount his opponent but Long defends it. #T1#
Arrms seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Long is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arrms's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arrms's back!
Long keeps control of the position as Arrms tries to break free.
Arrms breaks Long's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Arrms landing some decent shots from guard.
Arrms trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Long is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Long really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arrms. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arrms is trying to get back to full guard.
Long is keen to just control but Arrms is a slippery customer.
Long is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Arrms reverses the position - he's now on top in Long's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arrms works over Long with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Long keeping full guard, as Arrms tries to pass.
Arrms landing with the ground and pound.
Arrms wants to pass the guard but Long is keeping the position.
Arrms is working hard here to advance position.
Arrms looking to sit in guard and control but Long gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Arrms looking for a sweep. Not yet Arrms, not yet. #T4#
Long looking to sit in guard and control but Arrms gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Long utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arrms trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arrms passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Arrms cracks Long with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Arrms lands an elbow.
Long regains half guard, as Arrms was trying to land strikes.
Arrms passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taekn Arrms dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Long gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Long walks into a jab.
Arrms on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Long walks into a left hand.
Arrms listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Long. Arrms does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arrms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Long can do to turn this around?
Arrms misses with a hook. Long ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long is looking to chop away at Arrms's legs.
Arrms lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Long drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Arrms sizes up Long with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Arrms takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taekn Arrms is winning the standup battle so far.
Arrms shoots in but Long avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Long misses the shot to the body.
Long swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Arrms decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Long's guard.

Long has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Arrms is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Long misses with an elbow strike. #TD#
Arrms has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Long is trying to keep an underhook but Arrms manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arrms sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Long defending well though.
Arrms is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Arrms lands a couple of digs.
Long keeping moving, preventing Arrms from controlling successfully. #T2#
Arrms stands and throws Long's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Arrms tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arrms has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arrms working the body and head with strikes.
Long managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Arrms.
Arrms has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Long is trying to control Arrms's posture but Arrms avoids it.
Long is looking to regain half guard here but Arrms keeps moving and retains side control.
Long looks to move to half guard but instead Arrms has passed into mount! Damn!#T3#
Long really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Arrms is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB#
Arrms with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Arrms is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Long can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Long is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arrms is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Long can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Arrms prevents Long from getting the reversal.
Arrms is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4##SUB#
Arrms has control of Long's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Long regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Arrms raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#Long is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arrms lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Long is still in real trouble! Can Arrms finish him?
Arrms breaks from Long's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Long is squirming around, avoiding Arrms's attempts to control the action.
Arrms postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Long bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Arrms and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taekn Arrms!
In his post fight interview, Taekn Arrms started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DMMA 386: Sitsongrit v Roll
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Fantastico lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastico scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastico misses with an uppercut.
Fantastico slips under a jab from Arrms.
Fantastico looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastico tries to land a leg kick but Arrms saw it coming and moves away.
Fantastico is looking to clinch but Arrms is avoiding it.
Arrms tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arrms lands a glancing blow to the side of Fantastico's head.
Fantastico fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arrms checks it well.
Arrms on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Arrms pushes Fantastico up against the cage in a clinch.
Arrms prevents a body shot from Fantastico. #TD2#
Arrms drags the fight down to the ground.
Fantastico postures up. #SUB2#
Arrms looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fantastico has picked Arrms up and slammed him! Arrms can't keep hold of the triangle and Fantastico manages to pass to side control!
Arrms prevents Fantastico from improving position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Fantastico stands up. #T1#
Fantastico throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastico slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Arrms shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fantastico napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastico defending against the ground and pound.
Fantastico is trying to improve his position.
The strikes coming from Arrms are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Arrms wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fantastico keeps working. #T2#
Arrms working away.
Fantastico manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantastico not doing much here.
Fantastico wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Arrms uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arrms keeping moving, preventing Fantastico from controlling successfully. #T3#
Arrms is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Fantastico moves into full guard.
Arrms working some strikes from top position.
Fantastico is looking to stand up but Arrms isn't so interested in that idea.
Arrms throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4##SUB2#
Arrms drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arrms jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arrms stopping the sweep attempt from Fantastico.
Arrms with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arrms tries to free his leg and advance position but Fantastico is retaining full guard.
Fantastico not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastico is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Arrms is looking for a sweep. Fantastico is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macho Fantastico dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Arrms swings for the body but Fantastico moves out of range.
Arrms misses with a straight left.
Fantastico gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Arrms throws a hook to the side of Fantastico's head but Fantastico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastico misses with a hook.
Arrms tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fantastico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arrms.
Arrms lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fantastico at a distance.
Fantastico is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arrms's corner calls for a 1-2. Arrms obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastico lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantastico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arrms.
Fantastico lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arrms's sensitive parts.
Arrms shoots in but Fantastico avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fantastico lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arrms's sensitive parts. #T1##CL#
Fantastico instigates a clinch.
Arrms tries to pull guard but Fantastico forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Arrms being controlled against the cage.
Fantastico is trying to stall.
Fantastico wants to stall.
Arrms tries to pull guard but Fantastico won't allow it.
Macho Fantastico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taekn Arrms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arrms.
Fantastico leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fantastico lands with a right to the head.
Fantastico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastico pushes Arrms back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arrms changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fantastico fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2#
Arrms throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Macho Fantastico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastico throws a hook but Arrms blocks it.
Arrms shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastico scores with a jab to the jaw.
Macho Fantastico is winning the standup battle so far.
Arrms uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fantastico.
Arrms closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fantastico circles away.
Fantastico avoids the body shot from Arrms.
Fantastico takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastico on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arrms uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fantastico.
No joy there for Fantastico, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastico throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arrms.
Fantastico lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastico wants to clinch.#T3#
Fantastico thows a leg kick but Arrms checks it #TD2#
and Arrms counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fantastico!
Fantastico takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Arrms wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fantastico keeps working.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Arrms throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Arrms with the ground and pound but Fantastico regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Arrms not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Fantastico trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Arrms is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arrms thows a huge punch but Fantastico dodges it nicely.
Arrms lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastico gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Macho Fantastico will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Arrms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastico tries a low kick but Arrms avoids it.
A slow jab from Arrms misses its intended target.
Fantastico throws a big shot that misses.
Arrms changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A left lands for Arrms.
Arrms checks a low kick from Fantastico.
Arrms misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fantastico.
It looked like Fantastico wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastico throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arrms misses with a straight left.
Arrms avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms takes a swing at Fantastico's ribcage but misses.
Fantastico thows a leg kick but Arrms checks it #TD2#
and Arrms counters with a shoot takedown. Fantastico fights it but they end up in guard.
Arrms throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fantastico works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Arrms pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fantastico is keeping the position for now.
Fantastico has momentary wrist control but Arrms slips an elbow through the middle.
Fantastico is trying to keep Arrms in close.
Arrms wants to pass the guard but Fantastico is keeping the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fantastico has Arrms pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arrms keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fantastico.
Fantastico throws a low kick but Arrms moves out of range easily.
Macho Fantastico is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arrms shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fantastico as he jumps to the side.
Arrms staying out of range there.
Arrms drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fantastico defends it well.
Fantastico throws a big shot that misses.
Arrms misses with a takedown attempt - Fantastico sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fantastico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arrms connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastico throws the kick towards the body but Arrms avoids it.#T3#
Fantastico lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastico looks to land a left hand but Arrms moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Fantastico throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arrms drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fantastico defends it well.
Fantastico swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arrms.
Fantastico missing with a left hand there. Arrms was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arrms cracks Fantastico with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arrms shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fantastico defends it nicely.
Macho Fantastico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taekn Arrms.
Fantastico scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arrms in his tracks.
Arrms misses with an uppercut. Fantastico saw that one coming.#T4#
Fantastico dips to his left and cracks Arrms with an uppercut!
Arrms keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fantastico displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Fantastico moves into range and clinches up with Arrms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arrms fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arrms is trying to pull guard but Fantastico has him pressed against the cage.
Fantastico stops a takedown attempt from Arrms.
Arrms is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Arrms pulls guard.
Fantastico has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Fantastico decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Arrms looks to land a right hand but Fantastico moved out of range.
Taekn Arrms has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice straight punches there by Fantastico. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fantastico.

And that's the end of the fight!
Macho Fantastico showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fantastico, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: UCF 90: Fantastico v Belmiro
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Arrms feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Arrms changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arrms with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Arrms from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Arrms pushes his legs off easily. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jones manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Arrms stalling.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Arrms blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Arrms.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Arrms shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arrms tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Arrms won't allow it.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Arrms in his tracks for a moment.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked. #TD2#
Arrms has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jones is trying to keep an underhook but Arrms manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Arrms is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones trying to control here.
Arrms with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Arrms looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones is looking to improve his position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Arrms.
Jones is looking to escape.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Jones wants to sweep but Arrms has passed to side control!#SUB2#
Arrms is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arrms passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jones! #T3#
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Arrms working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Arrms working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones is looking to escape.
Arrms working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Arrms wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Arrms trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Arrms forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arrms lands strikes from half guard.
Still in half guard, Arrms seems content to control.
Jones is looking to control Arrms's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Arrms is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Arrms lands a nice short elbow.
Arrms drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head. #SUB#
Arrms moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taekn Arrms dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Arrms is trying to trip Jones. He has hold of a leg but Jones is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Arrms persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Arrms advances to half guard.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Arrms scores with a couple of nice shots.
Arrms is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arrms is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to hold on but Arrms pushes him away.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms landing punches.
Arrms prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Arrms connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T1#
Arrms lands a heavy elbow.
Taekn Arrms has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Arrms lands with some strikes.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arrms lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Arrms scoring with strikes but Jones is staying in there.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Arrms looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2##SUB2#
Arrms is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jones can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Arrms lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Arrms lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Arrms can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones can't escape the position.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arrms has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Arrms trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arrms working Jones over with strikes here.
Arrms lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Arrms landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Arrms isn't that keen on the idea.
Arrms with a couple of short strikes.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Arrms working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jones regains half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Arrms seems to be looking for submissions.
Arrms is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Arrms seems to be looking for submissions.
Arrms is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones wants to improve his position but Arrms is controlling well.
Jones is staying active underneath Arrms, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arrms looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taekn Arrms 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Arrms checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arrms is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Arrms changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Arrms drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Arrms is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arrms postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Arrms sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Arrms working the head and body with strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Arrms is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Arrms is taking a breather. Jones says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Arrms working the head and body with strikes.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arrms is working away from the top position though.
Jones is not content to let Arrms control the position.
Arrms passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones!
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Light Weight Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Arrms landing punches.
Jones takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Arrms's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taekn Arrms!
Taekn Arrms decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: UCF 83: Mfer v Fantastico
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Arrms fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Arrms drives through with a takedown into Gooding's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms stopping the sweep attempt from Gooding.
Gooding keeping moving, preventing Arrms from controlling successfully.
Gooding knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arrms on the ground.
Gooding is trying to keep Arrms in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Arrms wants to control from the top but Gooding keeps moving.
Arrms being controlled here momentarily.
Gooding being controlled here, momentarily.
Gooding looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arrms is one step ahead there.
Arrms throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arrms postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gooding controlling Arrms's posture.
Gooding wants to sweep here but Arrms controlling him for the moment.
Arrms working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gooding's head.
Gooding tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arrms distracts Gooding with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but Gooding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arrms pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gooding is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Gooding has control of Arrms's left arm, preventing Arrms from doing any damage.
Arrms throwing strikes from guard but Gooding blocks nicely.
Gooding on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gooding tries to get out of the position.
Arrms pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gooding is keeping the position for now.
Arrms missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arrms scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Arrms throwing strikes but missing.
Gooding working a defensive guard here.
Gooding pulls Arrms in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gooding not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Arrms looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arrms has his takedown stuffed
and Gooding counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taekn Arrms 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#
Arrms tries for a takedown but Gooding circles away easily
letting Gooding counter with a right hand.
Arrms dives in and grabs Gooding's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gooding pushes down on Arrms's head and hops out.#TD2#
Arrms looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gooding keeping control of the position.
Arrms sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gooding defending well though. #T1#
Gooding avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arrms.
Gooding controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Gooding is defending against the submission attempts here by Arrms.
Arrms has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Arrms is working for a submission of some sort.
Arrms is thwarting Gooding's attempts to control the position.
Arrms has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arrms working over Gooding with some ground and pound. Gooding looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Arrms throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gooding to regain full guard.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but Gooding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arrms stopping the sweep attempt from Gooding.
Arrms passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Arrms wants to control but Gooding is keeping him busy.
A control attempt from Gooding but he's now mounted!
Gooding is in all sorts of trouble here.
Arrms sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Arrms landing shots from mount.
Gooding is in a horrible position here. Arrms smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Arrms working his ground and pound in the gym.
Gooding takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Arrms landing strikes, looking to finish!
Arrms sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
Arrms throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gooding is looking to get to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Arrms there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gooding holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Arrms tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
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!
Arrms with a couple of short strikes.
Arrms cracks Gooding with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Taekn Arrms has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gooding is in a horrible position here. Arrms smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Arrms quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Arrms but it's paid off an Gooding is forced to tap! Nice work by Arrms.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taekn Arrms!
In his post fight interview, Taekn Arrms started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: UCF 74: Flanders v Smith
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1##TD#
Arrms scores with a takedown into Lefevre 's guard.
Arrms throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefevre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arrms throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lefevre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arrms is looking to work some ground and pound but Lefevre has wrist control.
Arrms working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lefevre 's head.
Arrms missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lefevre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Arrms has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms working some strikes from top position.
We've been hearing that Arrms has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Arrms chips away with some ground and pound.
Arrms stopping the sweep attempt from Lefevre .#T1#
Arrms is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arrms is looking to work some ground and pound but Lefevre has wrist control.
Arrms connects with a couple of short punches.
Arrms stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lefevre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arrms throwing strikes from guard but Lefevre blocks nicely.
Lefevre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arrms lands a couple of digs.
Arrms trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lefevre manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Arrms is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Lefevre advances to half guard.
Lefevre is trying to control. Arrms wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arrms is looking to control Lefevre 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arrms avoid being mounted?
Arrms is controlling Lefevre 's trapped leg to prevent Lefevre from advancing to side control.
Lefevre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arrms does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arrms is looking to control Lefevre 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arrms avoid being mounted?#T3#
Arrms is staying active underneath Lefevre , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lefevre content to control rather than advance.
Lefevre trying to control the action but Arrms is working from the bottom.
Arrms is doing well to control the position and prevent Lefevre from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Arrms feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T4#
Lefevre keeping moving, preventing Arrms from controlling successfully.
Lefevre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arrms.
Lefevre looking for a sweep. Not yet Lefevre , not yet.
Lefevre trying to keep a closed guard but Arrms is proving a slippery customer.
Arrms is working Lefevre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arrms is looking to work some ground and pound but Lefevre has wrist control.
Arrms in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arrms is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arrms lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taekn Arrms dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lefevre lands with a good body shot.
Arrms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lefevre can do to turn this around?
Arrms takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lefevre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arrms changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Arrms shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lefevre trying to control here. #SUB#
Arrms is working for a kimura but Lefevre is defending it quite comfortably.
Lefevre moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Arrms trying to control but Lefevre is working from the bottom.
Arrms trying to move into half guard but instead Lefevre has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Arrms keeping full guard, as Lefevre tries to pass.
Arrms is pulling down on Lefevre 's head to control his posture.
Lefevre trying to control but Arrms is working from the bottom.
Lefevre is looking to pass into half guard but Arrms pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Arrms is in guard.#REVR##T2#
Arrms scoring with punches to the head and body.
Arrms is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arrms wants to pass the guard but Lefevre is keeping the position.
Arrms missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arrms passes Lefevre 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arrms throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Arrms is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Arrms throws a strike but Lefevre avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Lefevre keeping moving, preventing Arrms from controlling successfully.
Arrms postures up and lands a big shot to Lefevre 's brow.
Arrms lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arrms looking to sit in guard and control but Lefevre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lefevre trying to control the position from guard on top but Arrms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Arrms bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lefevre 's guard. #REVR#
Lefevre wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Arrms is now in half guard.
Arrms wants to free his trapped foot but Lefevre is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Arrms scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lefevre is staying active underneath Arrms, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Arrms is looking for a kimura here.
Lefevre won't allow Arrms to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taekn Arrms dominated that second round.
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##TD#
Arrms drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Arrms thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lefevre wants to get back to his feet but Arrms drags him back down.
Arrms wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lefevre keeps working.
Lefevre tries to buck Arrms off but Arrms is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms slows the pace down.
Lefevre is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lefevre is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Arrms cracks Lefevre with a big elbow.
Lefevre takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lefevre on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Arrms working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arrms is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lefevre will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lefevre takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Arrms wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lefevre keeps working.
Lefevre prevents Arrms from moving into mount. #SUB#
Arrms swings around for an armbar but Lefevre sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Arrms's guard.
Arrms lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Arrms being controlled here momentarily.
Taekn Arrms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lefevre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lefevre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lefevre has Arrms pulled in close to control his posture.
Arrms throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lefevre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lefevre is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Arrms working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arrms postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lefevre is on top in guard. #REVB#
Lefevre preventing the sweep.
Arrms controlling the position.
Arrms keeping full guard, as Lefevre tries to pass.
Lefevre sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Arrms keeping full guard, as Lefevre tries to pass.
Lefevre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arrms's guard.
Pierre Lefevre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lefevre is keen to just control but Arrms is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arrms is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taekn Arrms showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arrms, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taekn Arrms!
After the fight, Taekn Arrms was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: UCF 64: LaFleur v Chai Jr
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Weaver throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Arrms counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Weaver keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arrms seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Weaver does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Weaver is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arrms working over Weaver with some ground and pound. Weaver looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weaver works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arrms keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Weaver's head.
Weaver trying to keep a closed guard but Arrms is proving a slippery customer.
Arrms scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms stands up over Weaver, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arrms postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arrms stopping the sweep attempt from Weaver.#SUB2#
Arrms drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Weaver manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Arrms has Weaver in his guard.#REVR##T1#
Weaver trying to control but Arrms is working from the bottom.
Weaver cracks Arrms with a solid left hand.
Arrms looking to control but Weaver passes into half guard.
Arrms is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Weaver is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arrms trying to control here.
Weaver is nestled in close to Arrms, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Arrms trying to control here.
Weaver looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Weaver slips a nice elbow through Arrms's hands, connecting with Arrms's forehead.
Weaver prevents Arrms from improving his position.
Arrms trying to control but Weaver postures up.
Arrms regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Arrms working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weaver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weaver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arrms keeping moving, preventing Weaver from controlling successfully. #T3#
Weaver throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arrms works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weaver passes into half guard.
Weaver seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Weaver there.
Arrms is trying to maintain the position but Weaver is very close to passing his half guard.
Weaver lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Weaver prevents Arrms from improving his position.
Arrms is trying to maintain the position but Weaver is very close to passing his half guard.
Arrms is refusing to be controlled, as Weaver sits in half guard. #T4#
Weaver wants to pass to mount but Arrms is defending the position. #SUB#
Weaver is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Weaver trying to control the action but Arrms is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weaver is really struggling to control Arrms but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Weaver slips a nice elbow through Arrms's hands, connecting with Arrms's forehead.
Arrms trying to control here.
Weaver throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaman Weaver dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Arrms goes for a double leg but Weaver avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Weaver continues to drive forward.
Weaver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Weaver wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Arrms closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Weaver's guard.
Weaver has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Arrms working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weaver wants to sweep but no luck.
Weaver working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arrms.
Arrms lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arrms controls from within his opponent's guard.
Arrms works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Weaver actively working from the bottom here.
Weaver is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Arrms thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Weaver's head.
Arrms throwing shots but Weaver is blocking nicely.
Taekn Arrms has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Weaver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Arrms is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arrms lands with a punch from half guard.
Weaver wants to get back to full guard.
Arrms missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Arrms is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arrms wants to take a breather but Weaver is having none of it. #T2#
Weaver is looking for a sweep. Arrms is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Weaver trying to hold on to Arrms's head to control him but Arrms postures up. #SUB2#
Arrms is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Weaver defends it well.
Arrms scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Weaver slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Weaver wants to sweep here but Arrms controlling him for the moment.
Arrms scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Arrms working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Weaver's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Arrms working his ground and pound in the gym.
Weaver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Weaver can't keep his opponent in guard - Arrms advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Weaver wants to improve his position but Arrms is controlling well.
Weaver manages to get to full guard.
Weaver is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Weaver is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arrms is just riding it out for now. Weaver eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Arrms tries to roll over but Weaver keeps him under control.
Arrms is not content to let Weaver control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Arrms looking for submissions off his back.
Arrms is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taekn Arrms showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Arrms shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arrms changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Weaver tries to avoid it but Arrms manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Weaver to the ground. Weaver escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arrms shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Weaver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaman Weaver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taekn Arrms.
Weaver misses with a series of wild punches.
Weaver displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arrms.
Arrms avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weaver missing with a left hand there. Arrms was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arrms shoots in and drives through. Weaver sprawls well.
Weaver connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Arrms's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Weaver shoots in and gets a takedown into Arrms's guard.
Weaver is working Arrms over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arrms looking for a sweep. Not yet Arrms, not yet. #SUB2#
Arrms looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Weaver stopping the sweep attempt from Arrms.#T1#
Weaver trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Weaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Arrms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weaver distracts Arrms with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Weaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Arrms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weaver with a nice head shot there.
Arrms looking for a sweep. Not yet Arrms, not yet.
Weaver wants to pass the guard but Arrms is keeping the position.
Arrms can't keep his opponent in guard - Weaver advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Arrms is not content to let Weaver control the position.
Weaver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arrms can do to turn this around?
Arrms manages to get to full guard.
Weaver stopping the sweep attempt from Arrms.
Weaver postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Arrms has Weaver pulled in close to control his posture.
Weaver is stalling in the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Arrms looking for a guillotine here but Weaver defends easily.
Weaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Arrms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arrms tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Arrms keeping moving, preventing Weaver from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Weaver misses with an uppercut. Arrms saw that one coming.
Arrms changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Weaver lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Weaver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Weaver misses the jab.
Arrms gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Weaver counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Arrms! #T4#
Weaver working the ground and pound.
Weaver cracks Arrms with a big right hand but Arrms just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Weaver trying to control the action but Arrms is working from the bottom.
Arrms is looking to reverse the position.
Weaver lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weaver trying to control the position but Arrms is working 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!
Weaver creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Arrms sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaman Weaver!
A very excited looking Shaman Weaver made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: UCF 56: Adunga Jr v LaFleur
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Arrms.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Arrms has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Arrms is out of range.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Caleb Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a body punch but Arrms moves out of range.
Arrms walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Arrms has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a right hand that Arrms ducks under and follows up with a left that Arrms also avoids with ease.
Arrms shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Arrms. #T1#
Jones scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Jones gets caught napping as Arrms dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
Arrms looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Arrms has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones trying to control but Arrms is working from the bottom.
Arrms wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arrms swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Arrms is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Arrms is trying to keep Jones in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arrms swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arrms lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Arrms pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Arrms is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Arrms from controlling successfully.
Arrms throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones trying to control but Arrms is working from the bottom.
Arrms is looking to sweep but instead, Jones has passed into half guard.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Arrms looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jones throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Arrms counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Arrms.
Arrms trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Arrms throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones has his hands on Arrms's head, controlling the position.
Arrms sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Arrms is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arrms sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Arrms shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Arrms with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arrms can do to turn this around?
Arrms shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That kick from Jones tenderised Arrms's leg. Arrms is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arrms bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Arrms moved out of range.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arrms takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Jones looks to land a left hand but Arrms moved out of range nicely.
Jones thuds a left hand into Arrms's body.
Arrms uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arrms was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Arrms tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arrms shoots in but no luck this time.
Caleb Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taekn Arrms.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Arrms takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Arrms takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arrms feints the counter takedown.
Arrms has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Arrms changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones looks for the body kick but Arrms saw that one coming.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Arrms sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arrms drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.#TD2#
Arrms fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Arrms persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones controlling the position well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arrms stalling away here and it's allowed Jones to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Jones dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones takes a swing at Arrms's ribcage but misses.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Arrms, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Arrms bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Arrms tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Arrms fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Arrms slips the punch.
Arrms feints the counter takedown.
No luck for Arrms with that takedown attempt.
Caleb Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taekn Arrms.#T1#
Jones cracks Arrms with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arrms dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
A low kick from Jones misses #TD2#
and Arrms counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arrms.
Arrms with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Arrms is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB2#
Arrms is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arrms to get the leverage.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Arrms content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Arrms is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Arrms is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Arrms controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones swings for the body but Arrms moves out of range.
Caleb Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Arrms. Arrms gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Arrms with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Arrms, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Caleb Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Arrms counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Arrms.
Jones is trying to control the position but Arrms postures up.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arrms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arrms trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Taekn Arrms has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Jones!

Event: UCF 47: Santoro v Galvarino II
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Arrms fails with the takedown.
Bond leaves Arrms with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bond only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Arrms fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taekn Arrms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bond defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arrms.
Arrms dives in for a single leg takedown but Bond sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bond stalls. #TD#
Arrms turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bond tries to improve position but can't.
Bond is trying to control Arrms's posture but Arrms avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms grinds an elbow into Bond's temple.
Bond struggling a bit here.
Arrms cracks Bond with a big elbow. #T1#
Bond is looking to regain half guard here but Arrms keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bond is trying to control Arrms's posture but Arrms avoids it.
Arrms scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bond to see if he's OK.
Arrms controlling from side mount.
Arrms trying to control the action but Bond is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bond gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Bond looking for submissions off his back.
Arrms is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arrms is taking a breather. Bond says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arrms wants to pass the guard but Bond is defending well.
Bond regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Arrms with a nice head shot there.
Bond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Arrms is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bond trying to control the position from guard on top but Arrms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bond looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arrms is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Bond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Arrms tries to free his leg and advance position but Bond is retaining full guard.
Arrms sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bond's guard.
Arrms is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bond reverses the position - he's now on top in Arrms's guard.
Arrms is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arrms pulls Bond in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arrms swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bond won't allow Arrms to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taekn Arrms dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Arrms dives in for a single leg takedown but Bond sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bond can't find room to land a body shot as Arrms controls the action. #TD#
Arrms lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Arrms trying to advance position but Bond counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Bond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arrms gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but Bond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arrms scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bond being controlled here, momentarily.
Arrms working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bond's head.
We've been hearing that Arrms has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Arrms is working Bond over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Bond had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arrms defends it easily.
Arrms stays in close to Bond's body and controls the position.
Bond looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arrms working some strikes from top position.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but Bond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arrms is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arrms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bond can do to turn this around?#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arrms's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Bond has his foot on Arrms's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arrms works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Bond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but Bond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Arrms passes Bond's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arrms scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Arrms is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Bond wants to control but Arrms is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arrms trying to mount his opponent but Bond defends it.
Arrms sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bond is positioning himself well to prevent Arrms advancing to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Arrms connects with a nice short shot to Bond's temple.
Bond is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Arrms scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bond controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Arrms is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Still in half guard, Arrms seems content to control.
Arrms slips a nice elbow through Bond's hands, connecting with Bond's forehead.#SUB2#
Bond looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Arrms is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arrms is thwarting Bond's attempts to control the position.
Bond taking some punishment here, with Arrms in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arrms is trying to control. Bond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Arrms is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taekn Arrms dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Arrms takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Arrms changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bond tries to avoid it but Arrms manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bond to the ground. Bond escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bond lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Arrms shoots in looking for a takedown but Bond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arrms's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bond is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bond throws a head kick but Arrms moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arrms or perhaps it was just good defense by Bond, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taekn Arrms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arrms tries for a takedown but Bond sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arrms shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bond as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Arrms closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bond gets back to half guard.
Bond trying to hold on to Arrms's head to control him but Arrms postures up.
Arrms working Bond over with strikes. #T1#
Arrms is thwarting Bond's attempts to control the position.
Arrms seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Taekn Arrms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bond is looking to improve his position.
Arrms winds up and cracks Bond with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Arrms trying to control the action but Bond is working from the bottom.
Arrms lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Arrms lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Bond trying to hold on to Arrms's head to control him but Arrms postures up.
Bond wants to improve his position but Arrms is controlling well. #SUB#
Arrms is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bond has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Arrms is working for a kimura but Bond is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bond manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Bond keeping moving, preventing Arrms from controlling successfully.
Bond working a defensive guard but Arrms passes into half guard.
Arrms wants to pass the guard but Bond is defending well.
Bond on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bond is positioning himself well to prevent Arrms advancing to mount.
Bond is refusing to be controlled, as Arrms sits in half guard.
Arrms is thwarting Bond's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arrms wants to pass the guard but Bond is defending well.
Arrms is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ground and pound from Arrms.
Arrms working the head and body with strikes.
Bond is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Arrms scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bond trying to control here.
Arrms perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taekn Arrms showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arrms, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taekn Arrms!

Event: UCF 28: Berishvili v Skwat
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Arrms fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arrms closes the distance and clinches up with De La Ghetto, looking for a takedown. Arrms pushes De La Ghetto against the cage but De La Ghetto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De La Ghetto! But no joy.
Arrms shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De La Ghetto defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taekn Arrms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De La Ghetto is defended easily by Arrms.
De La Ghetto lands with a shot to the body.
De La Ghetto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arrms takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms leaves De La Ghetto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arrms tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De La Ghetto swivels and escapes.#TD#
Arrms closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De La Ghetto did well to prevent Arrms getting side control.
De La Ghetto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arrms postures up. #T1#
De La Ghetto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Arrms pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De La Ghetto is keeping the position for now.
De La Ghetto trying to keep a closed guard but Arrms is proving a slippery customer.
Arrms keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De La Ghetto's head.
De La Ghetto can't keep his opponent in guard - Arrms advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
De La Ghetto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arrms's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arrms's back!
Arrms turns into De La Ghetto and is now in his guard.
De La Ghetto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Arrms has passed into side control.
Arrms is chipping away with strikes. #T2#
You can see the frustration on De La Ghetto's face as Arrms controls the position.
Arrms working away.
Arrms working the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Arrms wants to lay and pray for a moment but De La Ghetto keeps working.
De La Ghetto is trying to get back to half guard.
De La Ghetto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Arrms's best efforts.
Arrms has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arrms trying to control the action but De La Ghetto is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De La Ghetto trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Arrms connects with a nice short shot to De La Ghetto's temple.
Arrms controlling the pace.
De La Ghetto works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
De La Ghetto wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Arrms is now in half guard.
Arrms working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
De La Ghetto is looking for a sweep. Arrms is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arrms working over De La Ghetto with some ground and pound. De La Ghetto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Arrms will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
De La Ghetto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arrms pulls his head out easily.
Arrms scoring with strikes to the body and head.
De La Ghetto tries to roll over but Arrms keeps him under control.
Arrms wants to lay and pray for a moment but De La Ghetto keeps working.
De La Ghetto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Arrms is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
Arrms looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De La Ghetto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
De La Ghetto wants to get back to full guard.
Arrms seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De La Ghetto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
De La Ghetto is trying to maintain the position but Arrms is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing that Arrms has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Arrms looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De La Ghetto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Arrms wants to take a breather but De La Ghetto is having none of it.
Arrms looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Arrms with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Arrms looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De La Ghetto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taekn Arrms 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#
De La Ghetto scores with a nice head shot.
Nice takedown defense from De La Ghetto. No joy for Arrms on that attempt. #TD#
De La Ghetto tries to sprawl but Arrms drives through with a takedown into half guard.
De La Ghetto wants to improve his position but Arrms is controlling well. #SUB#
Arrms wants to work for an arm triangle but De La Ghetto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De La Ghetto is trying to get back to full guard.
Arrms works his way into side control.
Arrms wants to control but De La Ghetto is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms working the ground and pound from side control.
De La Ghetto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De La Ghetto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
De La Ghetto manages to get to full guard.
Arrms trying to control but De La Ghetto is working from the bottom.
Taekn Arrms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arrms postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Arrms lands a couple of elbows.
Arrms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De La Ghetto can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
De La Ghetto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arrms is aware though and is defending well.
Arrms cracks De La Ghetto with a solid left hand.
Arrms not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arrms tries to free his leg and advance position but De La Ghetto is retaining full guard.
De La Ghetto is trying to keep Arrms in close. #T2#
De La Ghetto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
De La Ghetto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arrms stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De La Ghetto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De La Ghetto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
De La Ghetto is looking for a triangle but Arrms pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
De La Ghetto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arrms can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
De La Ghetto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Arrms has picked De La Ghetto up and slammed him! De La Ghetto can't keep hold of the triangle and Arrms manages to pass to side control!
De La Ghetto being controlled for a moment. #T3#
De La Ghetto is looking to reverse the position.
De La Ghetto is being controlled here.
De La Ghetto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De La Ghetto is not content to let Arrms control the position.
De La Ghetto seems a little lost for a moment, as Arrms dominates the positioning.
Arrms lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear De La Ghetto down.
De La Ghetto tries to buck Arrms off but Arrms is having none of it.
Arrms in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4##SUB#
Arrms tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arrms has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
De La Ghetto is looking to regain half guard here but Arrms keeps moving and retains side control.
De La Ghetto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Arrms off and has taken his back!
Arrms looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
De La Ghetto patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Arrms tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taekn Arrms dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
De La Ghetto slaps away a takedown attempt from Arrms, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice side step and De La Ghetto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arrms stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arrms wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Arrms darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
De La Ghetto is looking for a sweep. Arrms is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Arrms is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! De La Ghetto is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Taekn Arrms!
In defeat, Raphael De La Ghetto stepped up to the mic, saying 'Cannon to the right of them. Cannon to the left of them. Cannon in front of them. Volleyed and thundered!'.

Event: UCF 18: De La Ghetto v Jones
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1##TD#
Arrms closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McGreegan to the mat! McGreegan manages to get full guard.
Arrms with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arrms throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGreegan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGreegan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGreegan has control of Arrms's left arm, preventing Arrms from doing any damage.
Arrms trying to control but McGreegan is working from the bottom.
Arrms sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Arrms has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
McGreegan keeping moving, preventing Arrms from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Arrms shoots in looking for a takedown but McGreegan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arrms's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arrms misses with a takedown
letting McGreegan counter with a right hand.
McGreegan scores with a jab to the head.
Arrms fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taekn Arrms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arrms moves away from the strike by McGreegan.
Arrms half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGreegan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arrms has time to react.
Arrms walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGreegan.
McGreegan slaps away a takedown attempt from Arrms, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arrms shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGreegan pinned against the cage. McGreegan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
McGreegan leaves Arrms with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGreegan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taekn Arrms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGreegan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arrms fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Arrms looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arrms looking to sit in guard and control but McGreegan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Arrms wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arrms is on top in guard. #REVR#
McGreegan wants to sweep here but Arrms controlling him for the moment. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGreegan is on top in guard. #REVB#
McGreegan wants to control from the top but Arrms keeps moving.
Arrms looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arrms manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGreegan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Arrms working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arrms is stalling in the full guard.
Arrms with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Arrms scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGreegan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGreegan keeping moving, preventing Arrms from controlling successfully.
Arrms cracks McGreegan with a solid left hand.
Arrms postures up.
Arrms wants to pass the guard but McGreegan is keeping the position.
We've been hearing that Arrms has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
McGreegan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arrms gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arrms lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Justin McGreegan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Arrms bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Arrms controls the position.
We've been informed that McGreegan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McGreegan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Arrms.
Arrms is looking to take a break and control but McGreegan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arrms laying and praying for a moment but McGreegan takes advantage and regains half guard.
Arrms is looking to stall here but McGreegan recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGreegan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
McGreegan looking to control.
McGreegan has Arrms pulled in close to control his posture.
Arrms landing some decent shots from guard.
McGreegan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arrms.
Arrms in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arrms makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Arrms advances to half guard. #SUB#
Arrms is looking for a kimura but McGreegan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arrms to get the leverage.
McGreegan is trying to control but can't.
Arrms thows a huge punch but McGreegan dodges it nicely. #T2#
Arrms slows the pace down in half guard.
Arrms trying to control from McGreegan's half guard. McGreegan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McGreegan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arrms scoring with punches to the head and body.
Arrms makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Arrms slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Arrms wants to control from the top but McGreegan keeps moving. #T3#
McGreegan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arrms controls the pace.
Arrms lands a couple of elbows.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but McGreegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arrms passes into half guard.
Arrms slows the pace down in half guard.
Arrms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGreegan can do to turn this around?
McGreegan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arrms. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arrms throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGreegan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arrms.
Arrms throws a strike but McGreegan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Arrms postures up in McGreegan's guard and throws a big left but McGreegan blocks it.
Arrms trying to control but McGreegan is working from the bottom.
Arrms is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McGreegan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGreegan takes a swing at Arrms's ribcage but misses.
Arrms fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGreegan avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Arrms shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taekn Arrms dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
McGreegan throws a big shot that misses.
Arrms with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGreegan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGreegan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arrms feinted with a counter takedown.
Arrms slips under a jab.
Arrms half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arrms fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big right from McGreegan misses.
Arrms tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGreegan swivels and escapes.
McGreegan tries a quick counter leg kick but Arrms is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taekn Arrms. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Arrms changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGreegan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Arrms trying to control the position but McGreegan is working away. #SUB#
Arrms tries for a kimura but McGreegan is defending well.
Arrms misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McGreegan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Arrms. #T1#
McGreegan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Arrms.
Taekn Arrms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arrms in side control lands a decent elbow.
Arrms wants to control but McGreegan is keeping him busy.
McGreegan is being controlled here.
McGreegan can't do much from the bottom here.
Arrms lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Arrms throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Arrms sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McGreegan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McGreegan is trying to escape the position but Arrms is controlling the position. #T2#
Arrms scoring with punches from side control.
McGreegan tries to buck Arrms off but Arrms is having none of it.
McGreegan dodges the ground and pound from Arrms.
Arrms trying to control the position but McGreegan is working away.
McGreegan tries to bench press Arrms off him but Arrms keeps the position.
Arrms remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Arrms lands some shots froms side control.
McGreegan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Arrms takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Arrms throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arrms takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Arrms is trying to control. McGreegan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arrms working the head and body with strikes.
Arrms landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McGreegan trying to control from the bottom.
Arrms wants to control but McGreegan is keeping him busy.
Arrms wants to pass to mount but McGreegan is defending the position.
Arrms wants to take a breather but McGreegan is having none of it. #SUB#
Arrms is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGreegan sees it coming and defends easily.#T4##SUB#
Arrms is looking for a kimura but McGreegan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arrms to get the leverage.
Arrms thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Arrms is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGreegan sees it coming and defends easily.
Arrms perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arrms or perhaps it was just good defense by McGreegan, which made it look bad.
McGreegan flicks out a counter leg kick but Arrms steps away.
McGreegan punishes Arrms's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Arrms dives in and scores a takedown into McGreegan's guard.
McGreegan is trying to control the position but Arrms postures up.
Arrms postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taekn Arrms!

Event: UCF 8: Bjornsson v Hendricks
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Arrms darts in looking for a takedown but Chilling gets double underhooks and turns Arrms into the cage. #TD#
Arrms turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Arrms manages to end up in side control.
Chilling sneaks back into half guard.
Chilling makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chilling.
Chilling controlling the position.
Chilling wants to sweep but no luck.
Arrms stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chilling swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Chilling looking for a guillotine here but Arrms defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chilling looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arrms is one step ahead there.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but Chilling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Chilling working for a triangle but Arrms defends it easily.
Chilling keeping moving, preventing Arrms from controlling successfully.
Chilling is trying to keep Arrms in close. #SUB#
Arrms is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Chilling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arrms defends it easily.#SUB2#
Chilling looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arrms trying to control but Chilling is working from the bottom.
Arrms pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chilling is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Chilling has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arrms can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chilling bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arrms's guard. #REVB##T3#
Arrms is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chilling trying to control the position from guard on top but Arrms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chilling preventing the sweep.
Chilling looking to pass the guard.
Arrms working a defensive guard here.
Chilling showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chilling pushes down on Arrms's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Arrms is looking to improve his position.
Chilling wants to control but Arrms is keeping him busy.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Chilling has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arrms gets back to full guard.
Arrms looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arrms controls Chilling momentarily but Chilling frees himself.
Arrms is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chilling content to stall in guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chilling stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arrms swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bing Chilling will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Arrms tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chilling defends well and Arrms ends up having to push Chilling into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Arrms keeps control of Chilling as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Arrms gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Arrms looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Chilling looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chilling works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arrms makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Arrms trying to control but Chilling is working from the bottom.
Arrms stopping the sweep attempt from Chilling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Chilling looking for a guillotine here but Arrms defends easily.
Chilling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arrms. #T1##SUB2#
Chilling is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but Chilling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Arrms avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arrms working some strikes from top position.
Arrms scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chilling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arrms loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chilling keeping moving, preventing Arrms from controlling successfully.
Arrms makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chilling bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arrms's guard. #REVB#
Chilling being controlled here momentarily.
Arrms is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arrms is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Chilling sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Arrms looking to control. #SUB2#
Chilling is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Arrms keeping full guard, as Chilling tries to pass.
Arrms is trying to keep Chilling in close.
Chilling wants to control from the top but Arrms keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
Arrms feints and as Chilling raises his hands in defense, Arrms changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chilling trying to keep a closed guard but Arrms is proving a slippery customer.
Arrms throws a big elbow that misses.
Arrms throwing strikes but missing.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but Chilling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chilling controlling the position.#SUB2#
Chilling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taekn Arrms dominated that second round.
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#
Arrms shoots for a double leg takedown but Chilling sprawls well. He's pushed Arrms's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arrms shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chilling doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice takedown defense from Chilling. No joy for Arrms on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taekn Arrms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arrms shoots in for a takedown but Chilling shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chilling now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arrms with a poor takedown
and Chilling counters with a left to the body.
Arrms misses with a takedown attempt
and Chilling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arrms throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chilling's waist but Chilling gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arrms off to one side.
Chilling works over Arrms's head and body with a nice combination.#TD#
Arrms shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Arrms showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chilling wants to improve his position but Arrms is controlling well.
Chilling wants to control but Arrms is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Arrms looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chilling makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chilling.#SUB2#
Arrms got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chilling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arrms has managed to get both his arms back between Chilling's legs - danger averted.
Arrms trying to control but Chilling is working from the bottom.
Arrms throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Arrms slips nicely into half guard.
Chilling is trying to control but can't.
Chilling is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chilling is still trying to improve position.
Chilling trying to control but Arrms postures up. #SUB#
Arrms is working for a kimura but Chilling is defending it quite comfortably.
We've been hearing that Arrms has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chilling is looking to control Arrms's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chilling avoid being mounted?#T3#
Arrms is looking to take a break and control but Chilling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chilling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arrms pulls his head out easily.
Chilling is not content to let Arrms control the position.
Arrms working the head and body with strikes.
Arrms trying to control the action but Chilling is working from the bottom.
Arrms sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arrms shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chilling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chilling stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chilling wants it to stay on the feet.
Arrms shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arrms tries for a takedown but Chilling sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arrms with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chilling counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arrms shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chilling pinned against the cage. Chilling gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Arrms decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bing Chilling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chilling has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bing Chilling!

Event: MMAH 104
Date: Jan 03, 2024

#R1##TD#
Arrms shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Petrov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Petrov is letting Arrms control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've been hearing that Arrms has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Arrms has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Arrms working the head and body with strikes.
Petrov is letting Arrms control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Petrov 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Petrov is being controlled here. #SUB#
Arrms working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Arrms is staying tight to Petrov 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Petrov wants to get back to his feet but Arrms drags him back down.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Arrms lands some shots froms side control.
Arrms lands some shots froms side control.
A lull in the action here.
Petrov manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Petrov trying to hold on to Arrms's head to control him but Arrms postures up.
Arrms trying to control the pace.
Petrov is trying to stand. #T3#
Arrms not doing much here. #SUB#
Arrms wants to work for an arm triangle but Petrov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arrms takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Arrms is nestled in close to Petrov , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arrms performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Arrms trying to pass the guard but Petrov defending well.
Arrms prevents Petrov from improving his position.
Arrms is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Arrms landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Arrms controlling the action here.
Arrms working over Petrov with some ground and pound. Petrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov has a hand on Arrms's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Arrms takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taekn Arrms dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Arrms shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Petrov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Petrov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Taekn Arrms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arrms cracks Petrov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Arrms working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Arrms is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petrov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arrms lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC#Petrov is rocked!
Arrms is chipping away with strikes.
Petrov is still in real trouble! Can Arrms finish him?
Arrms connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Petrov some visible discomfort.
Arrms in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Petrov looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Arrms turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taekn Arrms!

Event: GFC 11: Mnusk vs Landea
Date: Oct 31, 2023

#R1#
Arrms fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Arrms shoots in and bounces Weaver off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Weaver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Weaver is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Weaver had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arrms defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms throws a big elbow that misses.
Arrms content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Arrms won't allow Weaver to sweep him here.
Arrms slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Weaver is letting Arrms control him for a moment.
Arrms trying to control the position but Weaver is working away.
Arrms controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that Arrms has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Weaver is trying to improve his position.
Weaver takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Weaver tries to improve position but can't.
Weaver manages to get back to half guard.
Arrms performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Weaver manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arrms slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Weaver is controlling Arrms's posture.
Weaver being controlled here, momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Weaver keeping moving, preventing Arrms from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Arrms closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Weaver's guard.
Arrms missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Arrms avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arrms is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Weaver keeping moving, preventing Arrms from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Arrms working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Weaver working a defensive guard but Arrms passes into half guard.
Arrms keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Weaver actively working from the bottom here.
Arrms tries to pass to full mount but Weaver defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Weaver manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weaver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arrms trying to control but Weaver is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taekn Arrms dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Arrms feints and as Weaver raises his hands in defense, Arrms changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shaman Weaver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arrms controlling from the top position.
Weaver working a defensive guard here.
Arrms sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms is continuing to stall.#T1#
Weaver trying to control the position.
Arrms's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Weaver throws a right hand that Arrms ducks under and follows up with a left that Arrms also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Arrms shoots in and bounces Weaver off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Arrms seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Weaver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arrms's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weaver controls Arrms momentarily but Arrms frees himself.
Taekn Arrms has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Arrms stopping the sweep attempt from Weaver.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arrms shoots in for a double leg but Weaver sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arrms changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Weaver tries to avoid it but Arrms manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Weaver to the ground. Weaver escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Weaver gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Arrms is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arrms with a flurry of punches that miss.
Weaver trying to keep a closed guard but Arrms is proving a slippery customer.
Arrms seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Arrms is posturing up here but Weaver has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Arrms tries to roll out but it's too tight and Arrms has to tap! Slick submission there by Weaver!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shaman Weaver!
Shaman Weaver seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GFC 7: Spice vs Rate
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wook is defended easily by Arrms.
Wook stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wook wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Arrms shoots in and gets a takedown into Wook's guard.#SUB2#
Wook looking for a guillotine here but Arrms defends easily.
Arrms pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wook is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wook can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wook is looking to sweep but instead, Arrms has passed into half guard. #T1#
Arrms seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wook tries to roll over but Arrms keeps him under control.
Wook is trying to stand back up but Arrms is controlling him
Wook wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wook moves into full guard.
Arrms stays in close to Wook's body and controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Arrms passes Wook's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arrms sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Arrms working Wook over with strikes.
Arrms is taking a breather. Wook says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Arrms is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wook! #T3#
Arrms content just to control the position here.
Arrms lands a nice shot to the head.
Arrms scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wook?
Arrms controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Wook tries to improve his position but Arrms has taken his back! Arrms has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Wook tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Arrms pushes Wook away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Taekn Arrms!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Arrms shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hernandes is trying to defend but Arrms finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Arrms really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hernandes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hernandes tries to kick Arrms off in order to stand up. Arrms Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB2#
Arrms tries for a kimura but Hernandes is defending well.
Arrms with the ground and pound but Hernandes regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hernandes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arrms prevents Hernandes from standing back up.
Arrms throwing shots but Hernandes is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Arrms is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hernandes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arrms lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Arrms is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Hernandes is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Arrms is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Arrms seems to be working for a kimura but Hernandes defends the submission attempt.#ES#
Hernandes has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Arrms is on him like a limpet, forcing Hernandes back against the cage.#T2#
Arrms keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hernandes's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Arrms gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Hernandes pushes Arrms off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Arrms gets a double leg takedown into Hernandes's guard.

Hernandes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandes thuds a left hand into Arrms's body.#TD2#
Arrms shoots in and bounces Hernandes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hernandes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Arrms is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arrms throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Arrms postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hernandes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Arrms, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Arrms throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hernandes escapes and throws Arrms's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Arrms is looking to regain half guard here but Hernandes keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Hernandes stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Arrms darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Arrms is looking for a kimura but Hernandes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arrms to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Arrms is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Arrms is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hernandes sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Arrms is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Arrms missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hernandes wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Hernandes has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Arrms is on him like a limpet, forcing Hernandes back against the cage.#TD2#
Arrms has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hernandes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Hernandes is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taekn Arrms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Arrms is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hernandes's half guard.
Arrms throws a strike but Hernandes avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Arrms won't allow Hernandes to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderlei Hernandes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Hernandes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Hernandes pushes Arrms off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wanderlei Hernandes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arrms avoids the head kick by Hernandes.
Hernandes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Arrms closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hernandes quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Arrms is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Arrms is working for a kimura but Hernandes is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Arrms is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Hernandes wants to get back to his feet.
Hernandes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arrms.
Arrms takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Arrms is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hernandes sees it coming and defends easily.
Hernandes wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Arrms seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Hernandes is defending against the submission attempts here by Arrms. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arrms wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandes keeps working.
Arrms prevents Hernandes from standing back up. #SUB2#
Hernandes is defending against the submission attempts here by Arrms.
Hernandes is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Arrms is trying to work for a kimura but Hernandes is defending well.
Hernandes is trying to stand up here but Arrms is controlling him well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Hernandes trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hernandes lands a two punch combo. #TD2#
Hernandes gets caught flat footed, as Arrms shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Hernandes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Arrms off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wanderlei Hernandes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandes digs a good body shot into Arrms's ribs.
Hernandes lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD2#
Arrms closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hernandes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ground and pound from Arrms seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Arrms throws an elbow but Hernandes slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
Arrms works to advance to full mount. Hernandes defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Arrms thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB2#
Arrms goes for an armbar but Hernandes turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hernandes. #SU#
Arrms is working an open guard so Hernandes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hernandes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arrms. #TD2#
Arrms shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Arrms showed some decent athleticism there.
Arrms trying to mount his opponent but Hernandes defends it.
Arrms working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderlei Hernandes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Arrms closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hernandes wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Arrms is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hernandes has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Arrms tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arrms has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #ES#
Hernandes explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Arrms fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hernandes to the ground. Arrms is now in Hernandes's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arrms throwing strikes from guard but Hernandes blocks nicely.
Arrms must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hernandes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Arrms is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hernandes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hernandes has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Hernandes tries to stand but Arrms is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hernandes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arrms has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hernandes has managed to get both his arms back between Arrms's legs - danger averted.
Arrms takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hernandes stopping the sweep attempt from Arrms.
Arrms keeps trying to improve his position.#SU#
Hernandes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Arrms gets a double leg takedown into Hernandes's guard.

Hernandes manages to escape and get back to his feet. #TD2#
Arrms looking to score a takedown here. Hernandes is defending well but Arrms drives through and ends up in Hernandes's guard.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hernandes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hernandes is pressed up against the cage. Arrms has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hernandes down to the mat. Hernandes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Arrms takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hernandes punishes Arrms's body with a nice straight punch.
Arrms misses with a takedown
and Hernandes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hernandes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wanderlei Hernandes is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Arrms scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Arrms prevents Hernandes from escaping the position.
Wanderlei Hernandes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Arrms thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #ES#
Hernandes throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3##TD2#
Arrms scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Hernandes sneaks out the side door and pushes Arrms away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Arrms drives through with a takedown into guard.

Hernandes pushes Arrms off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hernandes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Arrms closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Arrms lands in his opponent's guard.

Hernandes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Arrms off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandes lands a head kick! #T4#
Hernandes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hernandes duly obliges. #TD2#
Arrms shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Arrms was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Hernandes throws Arrms to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Arrms feints and as Hernandes raises his hands in defense, Arrms changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arrms prevents Hernandes from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Hernandes pushes Arrms off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hernandes connects with a right hand. Arrms shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Arrms looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hernandes!#SUB2#
Arrms swings around for an armbar but Hernandes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Arrms's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderlei Hernandes!

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