Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2025

#R1#
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miocic. #CL#
Miocic clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Miocic pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Petrov 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.
Petrov postures up.
Miocic keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass.
Miocic is trying to keep Petrov in close. #SUB#
Miocic is looking for a triangle but Petrov pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Miocic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Miocic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrov is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Miocic working for submissions but it's allowed Petrov to get to half guard.
Miocic tries to get to full guard but Petrov has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Petrov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miocic is just riding it out for now. Petrov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Petrov seems to be working for a kimura but Miocic defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miocic is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrov . #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miocic wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Miocic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily.
Miocic is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Petrov seems to be working for a kimura but Miocic defends the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Miocic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Petrov 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.#SUB2#
Petrov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Miocic manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Miocic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Miocic is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Petrov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miocic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miocic has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Petrov 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.#T4##SUB2#
Petrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miocic is aware though and is defending well.
Miocic distracts Petrov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Petrov working for a triangle but Miocic defends it easily.
Miocic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miocic advances position into side control!
Petrov regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Miocic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Miocic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Petrov defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Miocic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Miocic fails with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a left to the body.
Miocic wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miocic.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Miocic off the cage and back into range.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Miocic slips the punch.
Petrov lands a jab to the head.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
Miocic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrov as he avoids it easily.
Miocic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Miocic. 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.
Petrov works the jab nicely.
Miocic swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Miocic 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miocic tests Petrov 's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Miocic looks to clinch
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miocic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miocic wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Miocic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrov defends it nicely.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD2#
Nice combo by Petrov ! Oh, that's hurt him - Miocic falls to the canvas and Petrov follows him into side control. #ROC2#Miocic is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jon Miocic has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miocic struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Petrov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miocic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB2#
Petrov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Miocic regains half guard.#SUB2#
Petrov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Petrov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miocic has his hands clasped together around Petrov 's back. He's all about the action.#T3##SUB2#
Petrov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Petrov seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Miocic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Petrov is working for a kimura but Miocic is defending it quite comfortably.
Miocic trying to control here. #SUB#
Miocic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Petrov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miocic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petrov .
Miocic is looking to control Petrov 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miocic avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jon Miocic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov lands a body shot.
Miocic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Petrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miocic's hands.#TD#
Miocic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Miocic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Petrov is just riding it out for now. Miocic eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miocic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Petrov !
Miocic with the ground and pound from mount.
Miocic lands a big shot there that rocks Petrov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Petrov can't escape the position. #T2#
Miocic working the ground and pound effectively.
Petrov taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Miocic has hold of Petrov 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Petrov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Petrov is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Miocic lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Miocic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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!
Petrov is trying to escape the mount.
Petrov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Miocic dominating with strikes here.
Miocic with shots to the head and body - Petrov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Petrov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Petrov tries to roll over but Miocic keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov is looking to get back to full guard here but Miocic has managed to pass to side control instead.
Miocic is putting a hurting on Petrov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Petrov manages to get back to half guard.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miocic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#Petrov is rocked!
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Miocic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
Miocic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petrov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miocic 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. #SUB2#
Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miocic pulls his head out easily.
Jon Miocic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miocic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Petrov is still in real trouble! Can Miocic finish him?
Miocic drops an elbow to the side of Petrov 's head.
Miocic winds up and cracks Petrov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miocic sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Petrov ! Oh, Petrov is in big trouble! Miocic lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jon Miocic!
Jon Miocic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NYF 98: Deiveredo vs Hopson
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Miocic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dean darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dean lands a jab.
Dean swats away the attempt to clinch by Miocic.#CL#
Miocic has managed to clinch.
Miocic tries to pull guard but Dean holds him up against the cage and eventually Miocic drops back down to his feet.
Dean lands a left hand.
Miocic tries to score a body lock takedown but Dean shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Miocic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Miocic working for a triangle but Dean defends it easily.
Dean slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SUB#
Dean got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miocic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dean has managed to get both his arms back between Miocic's legs - danger averted.
Dean is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Miocic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Miocic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dean defends it easily.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dean is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Miocic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dean is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miocic being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Miocic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dean.
Dean checks the leg kick.#TD#
Miocic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dean's guard.#T3#
Miocic preventing the sweep.
Dean seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miocic looking to pass the guard.
Miocic wants to control from the top but Dean keeps moving.
Miocic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dean tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miocic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dean seems keen to control Miocic's posture.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miocic wants to control from the top but Dean keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dean misses with a wild body shot.
Miocic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miocic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dean.
Dean swats away the attempt to clinch by Miocic.
Miocic on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Jon Miocic has been cut.
Jab, jab by Dean - just one landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miocic.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miocic is looking to clinch.
Miocic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Miocic misses with a few strikes there.
Dean connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Randall Dean will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Miocic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dean tries to land a body kick
and Miocic counters with a right hand to the body.
Miocic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dean checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Miocic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miocic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dean counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Dean clinches.
Miocic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miocic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dean just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miocic's elbow. #TD#
Miocic gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Dean is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Miocic presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dean gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miocic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Miocic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dean displaying some good clinch control by pressing Miocic up against the cage.#T1#
Dean throws a head punch that misses.
Miocic wants a takedown but no success here.
Miocic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dean is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dean gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miocic.
Dean lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miocic tries for a takedown but Dean manages to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Dean.
Miocic jumps guard but Dean stands there with Miocic around his waist. Miocic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dean works on Miocic's body with a couple of short punches.
Dean stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dean goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Dean stalling.
Dean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Miocic pulls guard successfully.
Miocic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Miocic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Miocic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dean can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jon Miocic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dean controlling from the top position.
Dean is continuing to stall.#T3#
Miocic keeping full guard, as Dean tries to pass.
Miocic trying to keep a closed guard but Dean is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Miocic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dean defends well.
Dean showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miocic with a nice calf kick.
Dean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miocic misses with a body shot. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miocic tries to clinch but Dean moves out of range.
Dean looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dean keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice leg kick from Miocic, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL2#
Dean clinches.
Miocic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dean scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dean lands a nice shot to the body.
Miocic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dean to keep the fight standing.
Randall Dean seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Miocic gets control of Dean's arms and successfully pulls guard. Miocic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Dean stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A decent looking cross lands there for Dean.
Nice body punch from Dean.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dean scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Randall Dean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miocic tries to clinch up.
Miocic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dean.#ROC2#Miocic is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Dean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jon Miocic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dean throws an overhand right that drops Miocic like a sack of potatoes! Dean dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Dean!
After winning the bout, Randall Dean thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jon Miocic was interviewed post fight and said 'He was a tough opponent. I've had a long career. It's been quite a ride. I don't know what the org has planned for me, but I'll discuss it with the president and higher ups after this.'.

Event: NYF 96: Carter vs River II
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Miocic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Miocic takes a swing at Jacobson's ribcage but misses.
Miocic misses with a hook.
Miocic walks into a stiff left hand from Jacobson.
We've been told by Jacobson's head coaches at Slobos Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jacobson throws a looping overhand right but Miocic ducks down to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Jacobson as Miocic shoots in.
Jacobson scores with a jab. Miocic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jacobson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miocic on the side of the head.
Miocic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Miocic moves into the clinch successfully.
Miocic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miocic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jacobson just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Jacobson manages to break the clinch.
Jacobson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Marshall Jacobson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miocic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jacobson is fending him off so far but Miocic persists. Nope, Jacobson circles away and we're back to standing.
Marshall Jacobson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Miocic.
Miocic doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacobson circles away.
Miocic doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacobson circles away. #T1#
Miocic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jacobson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miocic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacobson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Miocic manages to circle out of the way.
Jacobson slaps away a takedown attempt from Miocic, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Miocic rushes Jacobson and presses him up against the cage.
Miocic fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Miocic has picked Jacobson up - he's going for a ride! Miocic dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jacobson tries to get to full guard but Miocic has control of the leg.
Miocic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Miocic working the head and body with strikes.
Miocic thows a huge punch but Jacobson dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Miocic.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobson is looking to control Miocic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jacobson avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Miocic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jacobson sees it coming and defends easily.
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!
Miocic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacobson keeps working.
Miocic trying to pass the guard but Jacobson defending well.
Miocic is trying to control the action in half guard but Jacobson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Miocic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miocic trying to control the action but Jacobson is working from the bottom.
Miocic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Miocic is working for a kimura but Jacobson is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Miocic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jacobson is just riding it out for now. Miocic eventually gives up the hold.
Jacobson is trying to maintain the position but Miocic is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miocic thows a huge punch but Jacobson dodges it nicely.
Miocic prevents Jacobson from improving his position.
Miocic is nestled in close to Jacobson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Miocic is keen to just control but Jacobson is a slippery customer.
Miocic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jacobson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miocic on the ground.#SUB2#
Miocic maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jacobson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Miocic has cracked it and Jacobson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Miocic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Miocic!
A very excited looking Jon Miocic 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: NYF Fight Night 49
Date: Nov 27, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Miocic closes the distance and pushes Bruce back into the cage.
Bruce throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Miocic tries to pull guard but Bruce holds him up against the cage and eventually Miocic drops back down to his feet.
Miocic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bruce just stands there and leans against the cage.
Miocic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bruce just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jack Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Miocic.
Miocic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Miocic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bruce just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Bruce breaks from the clinch.
Bruce misses with a wild body shot.
Bruce tries to move into range but Miocic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Bruce gets a double leg takedown into Miocic's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miocic working a defensive guard here.
Bruce trying to control but Miocic is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Miocic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bruce is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Bruce wants to stand and escape but instead Miocic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Miocic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bruce trying to strike off his back.
Miocic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bruce is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruce is trying to keep Miocic in close.
Miocic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bruce knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miocic on the ground.
Bruce utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miocic working some strikes from top position.
Bruce trying to control the position.
Miocic stopping the sweep attempt from Bruce.#T2#
Miocic throwing strikes from guard but Bruce blocks nicely.
Bruce throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bruce keeping moving, preventing Miocic from controlling successfully.
Miocic is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bruce wants to sweep but no luck.
Miocic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miocic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bruce on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Miocic is looking to take a break and control but Bruce is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bruce on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bruce tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Miocic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Miocic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miocic sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bruce is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Miocic wants to take a breather but Bruce manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Miocic.
Miocic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miocic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bruce wants to get back to his feet but Miocic passes into half guard. #T4#
Miocic prevents Bruce from improving his position.
Bruce avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miocic.
Miocic drops an elbow to the side of Bruce's head.
Miocic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bruce wants to control but Miocic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bruce keeping hold of Miocic's head, controlling as best he can.
Miocic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miocic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bruce keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Miocic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Miocic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Bruce closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Miocic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bruce's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bruce will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miocic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bruce has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Miocic working for a triangle but Bruce defends it easily.
Bruce wants to control from the top but Miocic keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Miocic is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bruce rolls with it to try and escape but Miocic cranks on the arm and Bruce is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Miocic!
An out of breath Jon Miocic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NYF Fight Night 44
Date: Oct 09, 2024

#R1#
Miocic has his takedown stuffed
and Kingston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miocic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kingston counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Jon Miocic has been cut.
A head kick by Miocic misses
and Kingston scores with a counter punch that sends Miocic to the canvas! Kingston smells blood - he's punishing Miocic with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Miocic has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Kingston!
During a confident post fight interview, Mitch Kingston thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NYF Fight Night 42
Date: Sep 18, 2024

#R1#
Beukeboom tries to bum rush Miocic with a series of wild strikes but Miocic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beukeboom punishes Miocic's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Miocic misses.
Miocic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beukeboom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beukeboom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miocic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beukeboom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miocic needs to keep his hands up - Beukeboom had a free shot at his head there.
Beukeboom throws a series of punches but Miocic moves out of range.
Miocic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom's corner calls for a 1-2. Beukeboom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beukeboom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cant Lose MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Beukeboom takes one on the button.
Beukeboom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beukeboom wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Beukeboom gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Miocic manages to pull guard.
Beukeboom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Miocic's guard.#SU#
Beukeboom decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Beukeboom moves out of range of the body kick from Miocic.
Probert Beukeboom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beukeboom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Miocic counter with a right hand.
Beukeboom cracks Miocic with a good jab.
Nice shot by Beukeboom.
Probert Beukeboom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Beukeboom there.
Beukeboom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Miocic under the eye.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miocic can't get the takedown.
Probert Beukeboom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Miocic.
Beukeboom is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Beukeboom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miocic tries to pull guard but Beukeboom won't allow it.
Miocic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miocic jumps guard but Beukeboom stands there with Miocic around his waist. Miocic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Beukeboom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miocic takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Miocic prevents a body shot from Beukeboom.
A right handed body shot lands from Beukeboom.
Miocic looks winded!
Miocic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beukeboom smiles and moves away.
Beukeboom lands a really nice looking cross but Miocic seems unphased. #ROC#Miocic is rocked!
Beukeboom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD#
Beukeboom lands a big right hand that sends Miocic crashing to the mat! Beukeboom stays standing though and waves Miocic back to his feet!
Miocic is still on wobbly legs! Can Beukeboom finish him?
Beukeboom connects with a body shot.
Beukeboom cracks Miocic with a left hook right on the temple and Miocic goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Beukeboom lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Miocic is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Probert Beukeboom!
Probert Beukeboom gave a mention to Hype Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Jon Miocic stepped up to the mic, saying 'I decided before this fight that, if I lose here, I'm retiring. Hats off to my opponent. It was a great fight!'.

Event: NYF Fight Night 38
Date: Aug 21, 2024

#R1#
Miocic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ahola defends well and Miocic ends up having to push Ahola into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ahola has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ahola throws a shot from downtown. Miocic moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Ahola is predictable there
and Miocic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ahola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miocic.
Miocic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miocic has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Ahola tries to keep at a distance but Miocic has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Ahola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miocic is looking to clinch but Ahola is avoiding it.
Ahola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miocic.
Jouka Ahola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Miocic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Miocic pushes Ahola up against the cage in a clinch.
Ahola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miocic has him pressed against the cage.
Ahola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miocic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ahola stops a takedown attempt from Miocic. #T1#
Miocic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ahola gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Ahola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahola swats away the attempt to clinch by Miocic.
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Miocic clinches up with Ahola and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Ahola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miocic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahola.
Ahola missing with a left hand there. Miocic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahola misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Miocic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miocic.
Miocic is looking for a takedown.
Ahola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miocic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ahola after a bit of a struggle.
Ahola tries to break free but Miocic pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Ahola breaks the clinch.
Ahola jabs at Miocic's body.#T2#
Ahola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miocic.
Ahola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahola throws a hook but Miocic blocks it.
Miocic tries to move into range but Ahola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
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!
Ahola jabs Miocic right on the nose. Miocic blinks but takes it well.
Ahola works Miocic's body with a nice hook.
Ahola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ahola misses the shot to the body.
Ahola works the jab nicely.
Ahola looks to land a combination but Miocic avoids it well.
Miocic dives in for a single leg takedown but Ahola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Miocic rushes Ahola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Miocic jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ahola wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Miocic's closed guard. He's half up but Miocic has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Miocic pivots and extends the arm, Ahola falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Miocic! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Miocic!
Jon Miocic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NYF Fight Night 35
Date: Jul 17, 2024

#R1#
Anito throws a nice looking combination but Miocic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anito sets himself, and Miocic steps forward looking for the clinch! Anito avoids it this time.
Anito throws a hook but Miocic blocks it.
Miocic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Miocic throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Anito counters with a crisp right hand that drops Miocic! Anito lets Miocic back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Jon Miocic has been cut.
Miocic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miocic fails with the takedown.
Miocic connects with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anito throws the left hand but Miocic avoids the punch easily.
Miocic feints the counter takedown.
Anito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anito dances in with a quick combination. Miocic is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Anito snaps Miocic's head back. Miocic stumbles backwards against the cage. Anito steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Miocic's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Miocic just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Animo Anito!
A very excited looking Animo Anito 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.
In defeat, Jon Miocic stepped up to the mic, saying 'This opponent made me train harder than I ever have before. If this is how it ends, so be it. Hats off to my opponent!'.

Event: NYF Fight Night 33
Date: Jun 28, 2024

#R1#
Miocic misses with a left hand
and Adebo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Jon Miocic has been cut.
Miocic misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Adebo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Miocic! Adebo lets Miocic back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Miocic is rocked!
Jon Miocic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adebo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oh Miocic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miocic throws a body shot but no joy.
Miocic seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Miocic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miocic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adebo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A body shot lands from Adebo. #TD#
Miocic gets control of Adebo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Miocic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Miocic trying to control the position. #SUB#
Miocic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adebo defends it easily.
Miocic is trying to keep Adebo in close. #T1##SUB#
Miocic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adebo defends it easily.#SUB#
Miocic has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Adebo 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 Miocic.
We've been hearing good reports from Miocic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Miocic tries to bench press Adebo off him but Adebo keeps the position.
Miocic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Miocic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Adebo is refusing to be controlled, as Miocic sits in half guard.
Adebo manages to get to full guard.
Miocic trying to control but Adebo is working from the bottom.
Adebo pulls Miocic in close to his closed guard and prevents Miocic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Miocic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miocic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Adebo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miocic wants to control from the top but Adebo keeps moving.
Adebo keeping full guard, as Miocic tries to pass.
Miocic chips away with some ground and pound.
Adebo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miocic pushes down on Adebo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Miocic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adebo is controlling Miocic's trapped leg to prevent Miocic from advancing to side control.
Adebo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Miocic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adebo sees it coming and defends easily.
Miocic 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.
Adebo is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miocic wants to control but Adebo is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miocic throws a body shot but no joy.
Miocic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Adebo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miocic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Uzochukwu Adebo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Miocic's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Miocic fails with the takedown.
Miocic shoots in but no luck this time.
Miocic throws a body punch but Adebo moves out of range.
Miocic tries to close the distance and clinch but Adebo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miocic looks to score with a jab to the body but Adebo is just out of range.
Adebo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miocic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adebo as he avoids it easily.
Adebo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Miocic. 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.
Miocic tries to clinch there but Adebo circles away.
It seemed like Adebo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adebo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adebo stuffs the takedown.
Uzochukwu Adebo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Miocic takes a swing at Adebo's ribcage but misses.
Miocic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Miocic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miocic loads up on a big right hand but Adebo slips the punch.
Adebo looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Miocic has closed the distance and engaged Adebo in a clinch.
Miocic is trying to pull guard but Adebo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Miocic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Adebo walks away with a smile on his face. Miocic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Miocic is looking to clinch but Adebo is avoiding it.
Miocic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adebo swivels and escapes.
Adebo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Miocic misses with a combination
and Adebo counters with a right hand to the body.
Uzochukwu Adebo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Adebo connects with a body shot.#KD2#
Adebo lands a big uppercut and Miocic crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Miocic looks OK. Adebo waves Miocic back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miocic ducks into an uppercut from Adebo and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uzochukwu Adebo!
A relieved looking Uzochukwu Adebo 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: NYF 68: Dandrakulo vs Zigaro
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Miocic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miocic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miocic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Allen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Allen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Jon Miocic has been cut.
Allen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miocic is looking to slow Allen down with leg kicks.
Miocic digs a good body shot into Allen's ribs.
Allen looks to land a right hand but Miocic moved out of range.
Allen misses with a hook #TD2#
and Miocic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Allen won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Miocic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miocic controlling from side mount.
An elbow from Miocic crashes against the mat.
Allen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Allen tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Miocic tries to advance to mount but can't.
Miocic misses with the ground and pound.
Miocic trying to control the position but Allen is working away.
Miocic controls the position.
It looks like Miocic might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Miocic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Allen's face as Miocic controls the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Allen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Miocic connects with a decent elbow.
Allen is trying to improve his position.
Miocic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allen keeps working.
Allen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miocic on the ground.
Miocic passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Allen!
Miocic thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB2#
Miocic wants to finish this one by submission but Allen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Miocic. #T3##SUB2#
Miocic goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Allen turns into him and now he's in Miocic's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Miocic is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Miocic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Allen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miocic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Allen has managed to get both his arms back between Miocic's legs - danger averted.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Miocic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Allen won't allow Miocic to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Miocic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Allen defends well.
Miocic 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#
Miocic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen is trying to get back to full guard.
Miocic trying to control from half guard but Allen is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Miocic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Miocic's cut.
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#
Allen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Miocic with a nice calf kick.
Miocic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Miocic dives in and scores a takedown into Allen's guard.
Miocic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miocic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miocic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miocic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miocic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miocic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miocic tries to free his leg and advance position but Allen is retaining full guard. #T1#
Miocic is in close to Allen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miocic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Allen's head.#SUB2#
Miocic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miocic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miocic throwing strikes from guard but Allen blocks nicely.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Miocic from controlling successfully.
Miocic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miocic is working Allen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miocic throws a big elbow that misses.
Miocic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miocic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miocic is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Allen throws a lazy uppercut
and Miocic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Allen misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Miocic counters by clinching up.
Allen has had enough of the clinch but Miocic keeps him there for the moment.
Miocic prevents Allen from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Allen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miocic.
Miocic jumps guard but Allen stands there with Miocic around his waist. Miocic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Allen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jimmy Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Miocic.
Miocic tries to pull guard but Allen holds him up against the cage and eventually Miocic drops back down to his feet.
Miocic wants a takedown.
Miocic tries to pull guard but Allen holds him up against the cage and eventually Miocic drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Miocic successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Miocic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Allen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2#
Allen is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Miocic has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Allen is looking to defend but Miocic has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Allen! Miocic pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Allen taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jon Miocic!

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

#R1##CL#
Miocic takes the fight into the clinch.
Miocic lands an elbow that stopped Adams in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Simon Adams has been cut.#TD2#
Adams jumps guard and drags Miocic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Miocic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miocic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic 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.
Miocic pushes down on Adams's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Adams is looking to escape.
Miocic looks to land a strike but Adams avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB#
Miocic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Adams dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Miocic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adams defends it easily.#SUB#
Miocic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Miocic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miocic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Adams is looking to stand up but Miocic won't let him.
Adams won't allow Miocic to sweep him here. #SUB#
Miocic pushes a forearm under Adams's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Adams is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Miocic!

Event: NYF Fight Night 26
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Miocic throws a body punch but Swagger moves out of range.
Miocic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Swagger connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Jon Miocic has been cut.
Swagger throws a shot to the body.
Miocic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Miocic catches Swagger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Miocic takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Miocic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Swagger on his heels. He'll look to pass Swagger's guard now, I'm sure.

Swagger manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Swagger.
Nice sprawl there from Swagger as Miocic shoots in.
Swagger throws a big counter combination but Miocic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Swagger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1##BC#
Swagger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miocic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Swagger delivers a nice body kick.
Miocic is looking to clinch.
Swagger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miocic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Swagger slips under a jab.
Miocic throws a sloppy body shot
and Swagger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Miocic closes the distance and clinches.
Miocic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swagger working hard to break the clinch.
Swagger gets underhooks to prevent Miocic's takedown attempt.
Spenser Swagger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Miocic.#BC#
Swagger breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Swagger misses. #T2#
Swagger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Swagger, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miocic misses the shot to the body.
Miocic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Miocic takes a jab right on the kisser. #KD#
Swagger drops Miocic with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Miocic looks back up at him and smiles so Swagger waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Miocic is rocked!
Swagger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swagger moves out of range of the body kick from Miocic.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Swagger - that will leave a mark!
Swagger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Miocic just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Swagger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miocic.
Swagger throws a right and a left that Miocic avoids nicely.
Miocic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Swagger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miocic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Miocic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Swagger rather than just go for the knockout.
Swagger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Swagger scores with a push kick.
Swagger is looking to land body kicks.
Miocic tries to counter with a clinch but Swagger shakes him off and moves away.
Swagger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miocic is still on wobbly legs! Can Swagger finish him?
Miocic moves out of range as Swagger strikes.
Miocic seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Miocic.

Swagger bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Swagger cracks Miocic with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Miocic looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Swagger finish him?
Miocic misses with a shot to the body
and Swagger counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
Swagger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swagger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miocic throws out the jab.
No luck for Miocic with that takedown attempt.
Miocic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swagger as he avoids it easily.
Swagger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Miocic if he has to take too many more of those.
Miocic looks winded!
Miocic tries to clinch
and Swagger counters with a right hand to the body.
Swagger scores with a body shot.
Miocic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swagger.
Swagger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Swagger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swagger lands a lovely overhand right.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Swagger has cracked Miocic with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Swagger lands another huge swinging hook and Miocic tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Miocic, before Swagger can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Spenser Swagger!
Spenser Swagger 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: NYF 57: Donal vs Dandrakulo
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
No luck for Mosa with that takedown attempt.
Mosa misses with a head kick.
Mosa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mosa misses with a kick to the body
and Miocic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miocic can pounce on him.
Miocic moves out of range of the body kick.
Mosa drops his hands momentarily and Miocic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mosa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miocic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jon Miocic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Miocic as Mosa shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mimo Mosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miocic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Miocic scores with a jab.#T1#
Miocic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD2#
Miocic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mosa was covering up waiting for the punch and Miocic finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU2#
Miocic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Miocic keeps the fight on the outside.
Mosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Miocic digs a good hook to Mosa's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miocic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#Mosa is rocked!
Miocic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oh Mosa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miocic can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miocic catches Mosa with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Mosa forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Miocic!

Event: NYF Fight Night Tokyo
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Miocic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juuj was well out of range. Poor timing from Miocic.#KD2#
Juuj drops Miocic with a beautiful combination! Miocic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Juuj is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Miocic is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jon Miocic has been cut.
Juuj falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miocic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Miocic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miocic tries for a takedown but Juuj sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miocic seems to have got his legs back now.
Miocic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juuj.
Juuj lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miocic at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miocic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Juuj paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Juuj with the counter takedown but Miocic avoids it easily.
Juuj wobbles Miocic with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Juuj dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Miocic to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yargon Juuj!

Event: NYF 48: Carter vs Walsh
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Striker cracks Miocic's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Miocic slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Striker can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Solomon Striker!
After winning the bout, Solomon Striker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYF Fight Night 17
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Miocic tries to score with a low kick but Justen moves his leg out of the way.
Miocic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miocic throws a head kick but Justen moves out of range.
Justen throws a sloppy head kick and Miocic moves out of range easily.
Justen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Justen moves out of range as Miocic strikes.
Justen lands a high kick!
Miocic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Justen lands with an uppercut that bounces Miocic off the cage and back into range.
Justen shoots in for a double leg but Miocic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Justen slips under a jab from Miocic.
Justen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#KD2#
Justen lands a high kick to the side of Miocic's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Justen dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC2#Miocic is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jon Miocic has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miocic controlling the position.
Oh Miocic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miocic keeping moving, preventing Justen from controlling successfully.
Miocic seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Miocic looking for a guillotine here but Justen defends easily. #T1##SUB#
Miocic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Justen defends it easily.
Justen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miocic is keeping the position for now.
Miocic can't keep his opponent in guard - Justen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Justen seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Justen 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.#SUB2#
Justen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Miocic is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Herbert Justen!
A very excited looking Herbert Justen 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: NYF Fight Night 15
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1##CL#
Miocic tries to keep at a distance but Braccianti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miocic can't find room to land a body shot as Braccianti controls the action.
Miocic working hard to break the clinch.
Braccianti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Miocic is trying to pull guard but Braccianti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Miocic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Braccianti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Miocic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Braccianti misses with an elbow over the top.
Miocic looking to throw knees to the head but Braccianti is blocking nicely.
Braccianti lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Jon Miocic has been cut.
Braccianti throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Miocic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miocic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Miocic just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBraccianti.
Braccianti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Braccianti moves into the clinch.
Miocic tries to pull guard but Braccianti holds him up against the cage and eventually Miocic drops back down to his feet.
Mauro Braccianti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Miocic.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Miocic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miocic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Miocic avoiding damage as Braccianti throws knees to the body.
Braccianti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miocic avoids it.
Miocic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Braccianti walks away with a smile on his face. Miocic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Braccianti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Braccianti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Braccianti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Miocic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Braccianti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miocic.
Miocic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Braccianti to keep the fight standing.
Miocic is trying to break the clinch but Braccianti has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Miocic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2##CL#
Braccianti has managed to clinch.
Miocic is trying to pull guard but Braccianti has him pressed against the cage.
Miocic managing to block the knees to the body from Braccianti.
Braccianti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miocic is defending well for now.
Miocic avoiding damage as Braccianti throws knees to the body.
Miocic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Braccianti.
Miocic is trying to pull guard but Braccianti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Miocic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Braccianti lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miocic takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up Jon Miocic's cut even more.
Miocic tries to break the clinch but Braccianti is controlling the position.
Braccianti trying to land knees to the body.
Braccianti lands a good knee to the midsection. Miocic won't want to take too many of those.
Miocic looks winded!#KD#
Braccianti lands a vicious elbow to the side of Miocic's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Braccianti tries to finish him with strikes but Miocic still seems able to defend himself so Braccianti steps back and lets Miocic get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC#Miocic is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Jon Miocic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miocic is still on wobbly legs! Can Braccianti finish him?
Miocic misses with a body punch.
Miocic seems to have recovered his senses.
Braccianti throws an elbow but it misses. #KD#
Braccianti lands a vicious elbow to the side of Miocic's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Braccianti tries to finish him with strikes but Miocic still seems able to defend himself so Braccianti steps back and lets Miocic get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#CUT#Jon Miocic's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mauro Braccianti!

Event: NYF Fight Night 13
Date: Oct 06, 2023

#R1#
West avoids the head kick by Miocic.
Miocic throws a leg kick that misses.
West moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
West is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miocic.
The fighters circling - Miocic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miocic throws a wild body kick that West sees coming a mile off.
Miocic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Jon Miocic has been cut.
Miocic walks into a jab.
West sizes up Miocic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#Miocic is rocked!
Miocic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#KD2#
West throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Miocic tumbling to the canvas!
Oh Miocic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miocic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from West.
Miocic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miocic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miocic seems to have got his legs back now.
Miocic working a defensive guard here.
West postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
West throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Miocic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
West loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Miocic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. West stacks Miocic on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by West!
Miocic is looking to reverse the position.
West working away.
West fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Miocic is trying to control West's posture but West avoids it.
West throws an elbow but Miocic slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
Miocic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by West.
West throwing strikes but Miocic manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
West managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Miocic.
West is looking to regain half guard here but Miocic keeps moving and retains side control.
An elbow from Miocic crashes against the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Miocic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
West is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Miocic asserts his dominance and retains side control.
West is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Miocic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, West has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miocic working away.
Miocic trying to control the position but West is working away.
Miocic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but West is avoiding damage well.
Miocic trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Miocic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by West, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
West is trying to buck Miocic off.
West struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Miocic tries for a kimura but West is defending well.
West defending against the ground and pound.
West is looking to regain half guard here but Miocic keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ripley West dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Miocic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Miocic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
Miocic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Miocic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miocic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
West smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from West does no damage.
As West tries to get set, Miocic tries to push him back and clinch up but West manages to avoid the attempt.
Miocic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. West manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miocic fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from West misses.
West has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Miocic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Miocic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with West, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for West. #TD#
Miocic jumps into guard, dragging West to the mat. #SUB#
Miocic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. West is aware though and is defending well.
Miocic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
West missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miocic 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#
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miocic trying to control from half guard but West is working away.
Jon Miocic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Miocic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but West sees it coming and defends easily.
Miocic trying to control from half guard but West is working away.
West is trying to stand up here but Miocic is controlling him well.
West is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Miocic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
West regains full guard. Nicely done.
West is adopting a defensive guard.
Miocic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. West swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
West keeping moving, preventing Miocic from controlling successfully.
West wants to get back to his feet but Miocic is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miocic goes for a double leg but West avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as West continues to drive forward.
Miocic jumps guard but West stands there with Miocic around his waist. Miocic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Miocic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miocic fails to pull guard.
Miocic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
West working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
West lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miocic backwards. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for West.
Miocic jumps guard but West turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Miocic tries to pull guard but West won't allow it.
West lands a nice shot to the body.
West lands with a right to the head.
Miocic jumps guard but West turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
West is leaning against Miocic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from West.
A short uppercut from West.
West throws a head punch that misses.
West lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for West to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right from West.
Miocic has West pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ripley West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jon Miocic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
West throws a good cross that connects.
Ripley West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miocic shoots in and drives through. West sprawls well.
West avoids the body shot from Miocic.
West batters Miocic with a massive right followed by a huge left! Miocic is out on his feet looking like a zombie as West lands a final crushing right hand to drop Miocic to the mat with a gruesome thud! West is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ripley West!
A less than humble Ripley West misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: NYF Fight Night 10
Date: Sep 13, 2023

#R1##TD#
Miocic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baunegaard's guard.
Miocic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baunegaard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miocic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baunegaard is trying to keep Miocic in close.
Miocic is pushing down on Baunegaard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baunegaard is fighting to maintain full guard but Miocic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Miocic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Miocic passes to side control.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Miocic looks up at the clock and then as Baunegaard takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Miocic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Miocic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Baunegaard stops Miocic from passing to mount. #SUB#
Miocic has hold of Baunegaard's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Baunegaard tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Miocic cranks the arm and Baunegaard screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Baunegaard, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jon Miocic!

Event: NYF Fight Night 8
Date: Aug 16, 2023

#R1#
Miocic tries to clinch but Black is having none of it.
Miocic shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense.
Black throws the kick towards the body but Miocic avoids it.
Miocic shoots in for a double leg but Black sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Black throws a big counter head kick but Miocic avoids it with no problem.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Miocic moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Black shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Black was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A lull in the action here.#SU2#
Black decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Some bone on bone action there as Miocic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Miocic missing with a left hand there. Black was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Black 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.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Miocic jumps guard but Black turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Miocic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miocic jumps guard but Black turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Black gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Black not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miocic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Miocic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Black with a flurry of punches that miss.
Black wants to control from the top but Miocic keeps moving.
Black landing with the ground and pound.
Black must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB#
Miocic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Miocic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miocic pulls Black in close to his closed guard and prevents Black from doing any damage or advancing position.
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Black sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black wants to control from the top but Miocic keeps moving. #SUB#
Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miocic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Miocic's legs - danger averted.
Miocic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Miocic looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
Black wants to control from the top but Miocic keeps moving.
Black really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miocic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB#
Miocic looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
Miocic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miocic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miocic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Miocic's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Miocic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Black dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Black shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Black was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Miocic sneaks back into half guard.
Miocic trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black wants to control but Miocic is keeping him busy.
Miocic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Miocic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Miocic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anthony Black has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Miocic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Miocic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Miocic 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.
Black looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Black keeping moving, preventing Miocic from controlling successfully.
Miocic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Miocic just content to control the position.
Black wants to get back to his feet but Miocic drags him back down.
Black gets back to half guard.
Miocic trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Miocic seems content to control.
Black tries to roll over but Miocic keeps him under control.#T3##SUB#
Miocic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Black is just riding it out for now. Miocic eventually gives up the hold.
Black looks like he's trying to stand up.
Miocic prevents Black from improving his position.
Miocic passes to side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miocic controls the position.
Miocic throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Miocic staying calm.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Miocic has been working on his balance at California Top Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Black.#TD2#
Black closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Miocic quickly recovers to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black is just content to waste time from the top position. Miocic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Black throwing strikes from guard but Miocic blocks nicely.
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 Jon Miocic will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miocic misses the jab.
Black lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miocic circles away quickly and effectively.
Miocic scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Anthony Black has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Miocic. That snapped Black's head back.
Black fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Black darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miocic.
Miocic fails with the takedown.
Miocic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Miocic.
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miocic.
Black throws a nice looking combination but Miocic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Black darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Miocic is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Black is tapping! Great win for Miocic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jon Miocic!
Anthony Black spoke after the fight, saying 'I promise to learn from this. I'm going to come back badder than ever. '.

Event: NYF 28: Ferguson vs Daxton
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Miocic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bigwood lands with a hook. Miocic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bigwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miocic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bigwood counters with a right hand to the body.
Miocic dives in and grabs Bigwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bigwood pushes down on Miocic's head and hops out.
Tony Bigwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Miocic.
Bigwood scores with a punch to the head.
Miocic shoots in for a takedown but Bigwood shows good takedown defense.
Bigwood scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bigwood. Miocic does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
Bigwood lands a big shot that drops Miocic! Can he finish him? #ROC#Miocic is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jon Miocic has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bigwood throws a big elbow that misses.
Miocic is still in real trouble! Can Bigwood finish him?
Bigwood gets to his feet and stands over Miocic, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Miocic felt that one! Bigwood unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Miocic from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Bigwood!
Tony Bigwood thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NYF 25: Donal vs Daxton
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Beukeboom swats away the attempt to clinch by Miocic.
Beukeboom connects with a right hand. Miocic shakes it off.
Beukeboom lands a jab to Miocic's midsection.#CL#
Miocic clinches up against the cage.
Beukeboom lands with a short shot to the head.
Miocic fails to pull guard.
Miocic tries to pull guard but Beukeboom holds him up against the cage and eventually Miocic drops back down to his feet.
Miocic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Beukeboom to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Miocic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beukeboom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beukeboom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Beukeboom.
Nice body punch from Beukeboom - that landed with a thud.
Miocic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Beukeboom to keep the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Beukeboom.
Miocic is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miocic fails to pull guard.
Beukeboom has had enough of the clinch but Miocic keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Beukeboom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miocic.
A shot in the inside from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beukeboom lands a left hand. #ROC2#Miocic is rocked!
Beukeboom lands a body punch.
A short left from Beukeboom.
Oh Miocic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beukeboom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beukeboom cracks Miocic with a nice body shot.
Miocic seems to have got his legs back now.
Beukeboom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miocic or not.
Beukeboom lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Beukeboom drops Miocic onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Miocic is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Beukeboom lands a right hand.
Miocic fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Beukeboom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beukeboom closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Miocic! Beukeboom dives in looking to finish! Miocic is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Probert Beukeboom!

Event: NYF Fight Night 4
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Galarza tries to clinch up but Miocic circles away and keeps his distance.
Miocic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miocic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Galarza on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Daniel Galarza has been cut.
Miocic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Galarza looks for a takedown but Miocic sprawls well.
Galarza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miocic.
Miocic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Galarza tries to clinch up
and Miocic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galarza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Galarza does no damage. #TD#
Galarza drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Galarza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Galarza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##ES2#
Miocic throws Galarza to one side and escapes!#TD#
Galarza looking to score a takedown here. Miocic is defending well but Galarza drives through and ends up in Miocic's guard.
Galarza wants to control from the top but Miocic keeps moving. #ES2#
Miocic has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Galarza off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Galarza moves out of range of the strikes.
Miocic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miocic misses the shot to the body.
Miocic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Miocic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galarza moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galarza fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miocic. Galarza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miocic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miocic lands a nice looking body shot.
Miocic avoids the head kick by Galarza.
Miocic connects with a nice looking jab.
Miocic avoids the head kick by Galarza.
Good standup being displayed there by Miocic as he connects with a hook.
Miocic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Miocic tries to sprawl but Galarza drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Miocic looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Miocic is trying to escape back to his feet but Galarza uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Miocic is trying to get back to his feet.#SU#
Galarza decides to stand back up.
Galarza tries to clinch but Miocic moves out of range.
Miocic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Miocic slaps away a takedown attempt from Galarza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice side step and Miocic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Miocic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Galarza rather than just go for the knockout.
Miocic clobbers Galarza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice shot lands for Miocic.
Miocic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Galarza avoids the body shot from Miocic.
Miocic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Galarza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miocic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galarza manages to avoid it.
Galarza swings for the body but Miocic moves out of range.
Miocic throws a big counter head kick but Galarza avoids it with no problem.
Miocic throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Miocic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Galarza's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Miocic throws the left hand but Galarza avoids the punch easily.
Galarza tries to clinch but Miocic moves out of range.
Miocic throws a counter combo.
Miocic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Galarza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Galarza scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Miocic has one foot on Galarza's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Donk. Miocic catches Galarza right on the button with a cross.
Miocic connects with a jab.
Galarza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miocic scores with a jab to the body.
Miocic connects with a jab.#CUT2#Daniel Galarza's cut is getting worse.
Galarza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miocic as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Galarza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1##BC#
Galarza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Galarza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miocic misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miocic connects with a body shot.
Miocic misses with a body shot.
Miocic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Galarza drops his hands momentarily and Miocic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Miocic lands with a right hand. #ROC2#Galarza is rocked!
Miocic fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Galarza out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jon Miocic!

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