Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 385: Kostov v Burgess
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Dantes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Weaver lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dantes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weaver.
Weaver lands with an uppercut that bounces Dantes off the cage and back into range.
Weaver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weaver missing with a left hand there. Dantes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice cross by Weaver.
Dantes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dantes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Weaver.
Weaver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dantes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Dantes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weaver looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Weaver missing with a left hand there. Dantes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dantes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dantes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dantes takes one on the button.
Dantes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dantes wants it to stay on the feet.
A combination from Weaver does no damage.
Dantes throws a head kick that misses.
Weaver ducks right into an uppercut from Dantes. #T2#
Weaver connects with a single shot there.
Dantes loads up on a big right hand but Weaver slips the punch.
Weaver swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been told by Dantes's head coaches at Sydney Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Weaver takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dantes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weaver takes a swing at Dantes's ribcage but misses.
Edmond Dantes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dantes misses with a head kick.
Weaver with the counter takedown but Dantes avoids it easily.
Dantes throws a leg kick but Weaver moved away.
Shaman Weaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weaver lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T3#
Dantes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dantes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weaver scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dantes doesn't seem bothered though.
Dantes misses with the combination.
Dantes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Weaver misses with a double jab
and Dantes counters with a head kick. #T4#
Dantes throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Dantes misses.
Dantes throws a looping overhand right but Weaver ducks down to avoid it.
Dantes lands a lovely overhand right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Weaver or perhaps it was just good defense by Dantes, which made it look bad.
Edmond Dantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaman Weaver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dantes misses with a double jab
and Weaver counters with a nice uppercut.
Dantes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaman Weaver dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Weaver thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Dantes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Weaver will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Weaver drops his hands momentarily and Dantes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dantes misses with a right hand
and Weaver counters with a nice uppercut.
Dantes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weaver.
Weaver misses with an uppercut.
Dantes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dantes blocks a jab.
Dantes throws a head kick but Weaver moves out of range.
Dantes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weaver.#T1#
Weaver tests Dantes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dantes scores with a jab.
Weaver walks into a stiff left hand from Dantes.#ROC#Weaver is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Dantes and Weaver falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Dantes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Edmond Dantes!
After the big win, Edmond Dantes made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Nevermore Clothing Co and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: UCF 85: Abrazos v Buakaw
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Weaver throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Darius's waist but Darius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Weaver off to one side.
Darius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Weaver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darius.
Weaver's corner calls for a 1-2. Weaver obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Darius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weaver was well out of range. Poor timing from Darius.
Darius throws a head kick that misses.
Weaver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Darius loads up on a big right hand but Weaver slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Weaver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Darius misses with a jab to the body
and Weaver counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Benny Darius has been cut.
Darius misses with a hook. Weaver ducked under it nicely.
Darius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Darius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Weaver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darius was well out of range. Poor timing from Weaver.
Darius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weaver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Weaver throws a shot from downtown. Darius moves away and avoids it.
Weaver fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Darius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Weaver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Darius throws a series of punches but Weaver avoids them all with ease.
Darius throws a head kick that misses.
Weaver was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darius misses with a wild body shot.
Darius throws a lazy uppercut
and Weaver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weaver looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Darius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weaver at a distance.
Darius cracks Weaver with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Darius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Darius looks to move away, Weaver throws a big counter combo but Darius just gets out of the way.
Darius is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Weaver rather than just go for the knockout.
Weaver tries to clinch but Darius is having none of it.
Weaver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darius.
Darius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darius jabs at Weaver's body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darius lands with a good body shot.
Darius throws a looping overhand right but Weaver ducks down to avoid it.
Darius lands a jab to the nose.
Darius tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Weaver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Darius throws a poor cross that misses
and Weaver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weaver misses with a body punch
and Darius counters with a stiff right hand.
Darius tests Weaver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Darius takes a swing at Weaver's ribcage but misses.
Weaver shoots and misses
and Darius counters with a nice uppercut.
Benny Darius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darius swings widly with a right hand
and Weaver scores with a counter punch that sends Darius to the canvas! Weaver smells blood - he's punishing Darius with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Darius has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaman Weaver!
A very excited looking Shaman Weaver made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Benny Darius was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: UCF 73: Santoro v Valdenius
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Weaver throws a jab when Fantastico was well out of range.
Fantastico staying out of range there.
Fantastico appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Weaver or perhaps it was just good defense by Fantastico, which made it look bad.
Weaver with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fantastico counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Weaver keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastico lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weaver circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weaver.
Weaver fails with the takedown
and Fantastico counters with a straight right hand.
Macho Fantastico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaman Weaver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver shoots in for a takedown but Fantastico shows good takedown defense.
Weaver slips under a jab.
Weaver lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Weaver jabs Fantastico right on the nose. Fantastico blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Fantastico misses the jab.
Weaver doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fantastico throws a quick inside leg kick.
Weaver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastico lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Weaver uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fantastico has time to react.
Weaver takes a swing at Fantastico's ribcage but misses.
Weaver takes one to the side of the head.
Weaver takes a swing at Fantastico's ribcage but misses.
Shaman Weaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastico lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastico tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weaver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastico doesn't manage to clinch there - Weaver circles away.
Fantastico walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Fantastico scores with a sloppy right hand. Weaver should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weaver lands a nice looking body shot.
Weaver darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Weaver fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastico looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fantastico. That's going to slow Weaver down.
Weaver throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Fantastico counter with a right hand.
Fantastico throws a looping overhand right but Weaver ducks down to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Fantastico. No joy for Weaver on that attempt.
Fantastico explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Weaver misses with a hook. Fantastico ducked under it nicely.
Weaver has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Weaver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fantastico manages to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Weaver. #TD2#
Weaver fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fantastico sprawls well initially but Weaver persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Weaver is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fantastico is just riding it out for now. Weaver eventually gives up the hold.
Fantastico is trying to maintain the position but Weaver is very close to passing his half guard.
Weaver is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Weaver is trying to work for a kimura but Fantastico is defending well.
Weaver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Fantastico blocking the ground and pound attempt from Weaver.
Weaver prevents Fantastico from improving his position.
Weaver missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastico is holding on to half guard well.
Weaver missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fantastico is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Weaver's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Weaver's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weaver just trying to survive but Fantastico is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Weaver breaks Fantastico's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastico keeping moving, preventing Weaver from controlling successfully.
Weaver trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fantastico manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shaman Weaver will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Weaver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weaver defending well as Fantastico loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastico defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Weaver.
An inside leg kick lands from Fantastico.
Weaver swings widly with a right hand
letting Fantastico counter with a right hand.
Weaver lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Weaver misses with a right hand
and Fantastico counters with a thumping low kick.
Weaver misses with a takedown attempt
and Fantastico counters with an outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Fantastico.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver shoots for a double leg takedown but Fantastico sprawls well. He's pushed Weaver's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Macho Fantastico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaman Weaver.#TD2#
Weaver closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fantastico quickly recovers to half guard.
Shaman Weaver has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weaver throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantastico blocking the ground and pound attempt from Weaver.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Fantastico 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.#SUB2#
Weaver is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Weaver is looking for a kimura but Fantastico is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Weaver to get the leverage.
Fantastico gets full guard.
Weaver trying to control but Fantastico is working from the bottom.
Weaver won't allow Fantastico to sweep him here.
Weaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Fantastico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weaver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fantastico 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#
Fantastico is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Weaver actively working from the bottom here.
Weaver wants to get back to full guard.
Weaver trying to control from the bottom.
Weaver is positioning himself well to prevent Fantastico advancing to mount. #T3#
Weaver trying to control here.
Weaver wants to improve his position but Fantastico is controlling well.
Fantastico not doing much here.
Weaver tries to get to full guard but Fantastico has control of the leg.
Weaver keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fantastico lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big right from Weaver misses.
Weaver stuns Fantastico with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Weaver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Weaver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastico was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Weaver doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fantastico counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Weaver looks to land a combination but Fantastico avoids it well.
Fantastico moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weaver avoids the head kick by Fantastico.
Weaver drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Macho Fantastico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weaver throws a poor cross that misses
and Fantastico counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macho Fantastico dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Weaver just misses with a punch to the body.
Weaver avoids the body shot from Fantastico.
Weaver appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Weaver falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fantastico counters with a nice low kick that buckles Weaver's knee momentarily.
Weaver needs to keep his hands up - Fantastico had a free shot at his head there.
Weaver fails to land with a series of punches.
Weaver falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Fantastico counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Weaver.
Jab by Weaver.
Weaver moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastico misses with a looping left.
Weaver tries to counter with a clinch but Fantastico shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Weaver ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastico takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Weaver connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Weaver throws a body punch but Fantastico moves out of range.
Weaver shoots in for a double leg but Fantastico sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Weaver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weaver manages to avoid it.
Fantastico misses with a hook.
A low kick lands for Fantastico.
Weaver looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Weaver lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Weaver.
Macho Fantastico is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weaver has his takedown stuffed
and Fantastico counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Fantastico moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Weaver throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fantastico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weaver throws a nice looking combination but Fantastico bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastico throws a leg kick which misses Weaver's front leg but catches the back leg as Weaver tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fantastico.
Weaver scores with a one two! Fantastico had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Weaver on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Weaver shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fantastico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Macho Fantastico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaman Weaver.
Weaver misses with a left hand
and Fantastico counters with a left right combination that sends Weaver crashing to the mat - Fantastico wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Weaver out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macho Fantastico!
Macho Fantastico seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Event: UCF 57: Berishvili v Schnitzer
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Weaver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weaver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gooding! But no joy.
Gooding connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Weaver has his takedown stuffed
letting Gooding counter with a right hand.
Weaver throws out a loose jab but Gooding uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gooding! But no joy.
Weaver bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gooding's head backwards.
Gooding scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gooding with a nice cross.
Weaver takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weaver throws a right and a left that Gooding avoids nicely.
Weaver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weaver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gooding sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Weaver does it's job there.#TD#
Weaver scores with a takedown into Gooding's guard.
Weaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Gooding is retaining full guard. #T1#
Gooding pulls Weaver in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gooding controls Weaver momentarily but Weaver frees himself.
Weaver wants to control from the top but Gooding keeps moving.
Gooding is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gooding keeping moving, preventing Weaver from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Weaver looking to sit in guard and control but Gooding gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Weaver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gooding must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Weaver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gooding stopping the sweep attempt from Weaver.#SUB#
Weaver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gooding wants to pass the guard but Weaver is keeping the position.#T3#
Weaver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Weaver is looking for a triangle but Gooding pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Weaver looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gooding passes into half guard.
Weaver is looking to control Gooding's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Weaver avoid being mounted?
Gooding trying to advance position but Weaver counters by regaining guard.
Weaver looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Gooding trying to control the position from guard on top but Weaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weaver is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Weaver pulls Gooding in close to prevent any damage.
Gooding content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gooding works over Weaver with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shaman Weaver will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Weaver closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gooding throws a body punch but Weaver moves out of range.
Weaver scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Cuba Gooding has been cut.
Weaver fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Weaver throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gooding counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weaver throws a shot from downtown. Gooding moves away and avoids it.
Gooding takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gooding lands a nice shot to the body.
Gooding cracks Weaver with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weaver lunges at Gooding with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gooding's hand.
Weaver lands a really nice looking cross but Gooding seems unphased.
Gooding uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Gooding - just one landing.
Gooding gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weaver.#T1#
Weaver misses with a body shot
and Gooding counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gooding moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Weaver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gooding sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Gooding tries to sprawl but Weaver drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gooding wants to get back to full guard.
Gooding taking some punishment here, with Weaver in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gooding tries to get to full guard but Weaver has control of the leg.
Weaver moves into full mount! Gooding won't be happy about that!
Weaver lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weaver scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T2#
Gooding regains half guard.
Gooding really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weaver. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Weaver is looking to take a break and control but Gooding is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Weaver frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! Weaver connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Weaver cracks Gooding with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Weaver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gooding is looking to escape.
Gooding is in a horrible position here. Weaver smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Weaver working for a guillotine from mount but Gooding is in no mood to give up.
Weaver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gooding can do to turn this around?#T3#
Weaver is landing with some decent strikes but Gooding is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Weaver lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gooding hang on?
Gooding working to try and regain half guard.
Weaver looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Weaver punching from mount but Gooding doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gooding really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Weaver working the ground and pound effectively.
Weaver wants to control the pace but Gooding is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Gooding bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gooding postures up.
Weaver is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Weaver manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gooding manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weaver wants to control from the top but Gooding keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaman Weaver dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cuba Gooding's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gooding lands a really nice looking cross but Weaver seems unphased.
Cuba Gooding has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gooding fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Weaver looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shaman Weaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gooding slips under a jab.
Gooding throws out a counter right but Weaver avoids it with no problem.
Weaver missing with a left hand there. Gooding was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Weaver scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gooding wants to improve his position but Weaver is controlling well.
Gooding blocking the ground and pound attempt from Weaver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gooding wants to get back to full guard.
Shaman Weaver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weaver trying to control the action but Gooding is working from the bottom.
Weaver lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gooding can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Weaver is looking to advance position but Gooding won't allow it.
Weaver is taking a breather. Gooding says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Weaver 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.
Gooding is refusing to be controlled, as Weaver sits in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Weaver missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Weaver slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Weaver is looking for a kimura here.
Gooding is trying is best to control the position here.
Weaver controlling the action here.
Gooding tries to get to full guard but Weaver has control of the leg. #T3#
Gooding is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Weaver scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Weaver is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gooding manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Weaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Gooding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Weaver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gooding wants to sweep here but Weaver controlling him for the moment.
Weaver works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Weaver is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gooding is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shaman Weaver!
During a confident post fight interview, Shaman Weaver thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UCF 40: Casbon v Yksi
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
De La Ghetto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De La Ghetto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De La Ghetto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut there from Weaver.#TD2#
Weaver fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging De La Ghetto to the ground. Weaver is now in De La Ghetto's guard.
Weaver slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
De La Ghetto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De La Ghetto has his hands on Weaver's head, controlling the position.
De La Ghetto keeping full guard, as Weaver tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De La Ghetto working a defensive guard here.
Weaver passes De La Ghetto's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Weaver winds up and cracks De La Ghetto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Weaver controlling the action here.
De La Ghetto is pressing down on Weaver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Weaver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Weaver won't allow De La Ghetto to sweep him here.
Weaver content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De La Ghetto wants to sweep here but Weaver controlling him for the moment.
De La Ghetto keeping moving, preventing Weaver from controlling successfully. #SUB#
De La Ghetto looking for a guillotine here but Weaver defends easily. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De La Ghetto wants to sweep but no luck.
Weaver scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De La Ghetto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Weaver is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Weaver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Weaver is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De La Ghetto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De La Ghetto looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Weaver trying to control the position.
De La Ghetto is looking to work some ground and pound but Weaver has wrist control.#SUB2#
Weaver isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. De La Ghetto stacks Weaver 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 De La Ghetto!
Sloppy strikes there by De La Ghetto.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weaver gets back to half guard.
De La Ghetto 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#
De La Ghetto moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Weaver.
Weaver is not content to let De La Ghetto control the position.
Weaver manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Weaver winds up and cracks De La Ghetto with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
De La Ghetto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Weaver prevents De La Ghetto from improving his position.
De La Ghetto moves into full guard. #SUB#
De La Ghetto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weaver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weaver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Weaver advances position into side control!
Weaver trying to control the action but De La Ghetto is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaman Weaver dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Weaver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De La Ghetto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
De La Ghetto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - De La Ghetto lands in his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing that De La Ghetto has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
De La Ghetto throws a big right hand that misses.
Weaver looking to control.
De La Ghetto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Weaver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De La Ghetto trying to control the position from guard on top but Weaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Ghetto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De La Ghetto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De La Ghetto stopping the sweep attempt from Weaver.
Weaver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
De La Ghetto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weaver is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Weaver working for submissions but it's allowed De La Ghetto to get to half guard.
De La Ghetto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Weaver is looking to control De La Ghetto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Weaver avoid being mounted?
De La Ghetto looks to land a strike but Weaver avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
De La Ghetto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Weaver keeping moving, preventing De La Ghetto from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Weaver throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De La Ghetto wants to pass the guard but Weaver is keeping the position.#T2#
De La Ghetto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De La Ghetto pushes down on Weaver's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Weaver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De La Ghetto pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
De La Ghetto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Weaver has managed to free his arm - good work.
Weaver manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
De La Ghetto avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
De La Ghetto wants to control from the top but Weaver keeps moving. #SUB2#
Weaver escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De La Ghetto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Weaver is controlling De La Ghetto's posture.#SUB2#
Weaver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De La Ghetto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De La Ghetto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De La Ghetto trying to control but Weaver is working from the bottom.
De La Ghetto passes Weaver's left leg - he's now in half guard.
De La Ghetto trying to control from half guard but Weaver is working away. #SUB#
De La Ghetto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De La Ghetto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De La Ghetto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Weaver trying to hold on to De La Ghetto's head to control him but De La Ghetto postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael De La Ghetto dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
De La Ghetto tries to sprawl but Weaver drives through with a takedown into half guard.
De La Ghetto wants to improve his position but Weaver is controlling well. #SUB2#
Weaver is working for a kimura but De La Ghetto is defending it quite comfortably.
De La Ghetto is looking to control Weaver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De La Ghetto avoid being mounted?
Shaman Weaver has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Weaver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Ghetto is looking for a sweep. Weaver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Weaver is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
De La Ghetto works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Weaver controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Weaver looking to pass the guard.
De La Ghetto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De La Ghetto can't keep his opponent in guard - Weaver advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Weaver scoring with strikes to the body and head.
De La Ghetto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Weaver forces his way into half guard.
De La Ghetto is looking to improve his position.
Weaver is trying to control. De La Ghetto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Weaver might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De La Ghetto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
De La Ghetto wants to get back to full guard.
Weaver is thwarting De La Ghetto's attempts to control the position.
De La Ghetto regains full guard. Nicely done.
De La Ghetto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Weaver keeping full guard, as De La Ghetto tries to pass.
De La Ghetto postures up in Weaver's guard and throws a big left but Weaver blocks it.
De La Ghetto tries to free his leg and advance position but Weaver is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
De La Ghetto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Weaver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De La Ghetto has managed to get both his arms back between Weaver's legs - danger averted.
De La Ghetto trying to control but Weaver is working from the bottom. #T3#
De La Ghetto landing some decent shots from guard.
De La Ghetto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weaver is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Weaver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De La Ghetto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De La Ghetto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Weaver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De La Ghetto defends well.
De La Ghetto chips away with some ground and pound.
De La Ghetto trying to control the position from guard on top but Weaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Weaver has his foot on De La Ghetto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De La Ghetto works his way back into a safe position though.
De La Ghetto preventing the sweep.
Weaver keeping full guard, as De La Ghetto tries to pass. #SUB2#
Weaver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De La Ghetto defends well.
De La Ghetto wants to control from the top but Weaver keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De La Ghetto cracks Weaver with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Weaver throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaman Weaver!
A victorious Shaman Weaver thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Raphael De La Ghetto was interviewed post fight and said 'Cannon to the right of them. Cannon to the left of them. Cannon in front of them. Volleyed and thundered!'.

Event: UCF 31: Puro v Casbon
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Weaver walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGriff lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weaver at a distance.
McGriff misses with a hook
letting Weaver counter with a right hand.
McGriff tries to score with a low kick but Weaver moves his leg out of the way.
Weaver takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Weaver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGriff.
Weaver misses with a series of wild punches.
Weaver misses with a looping right.
McGriff connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Weaver's hands.
Weaver misses with a straight left.
McGriff scores with a head kick. Weaver tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weaver misses with a hook. McGriff ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by McGriff.#T1#
McGriff scores with a body shot.
Weaver drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A thudding body kick lands there by McGriff!
Doofy McGriff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weaver lands with a cross.
McGriff throws a lazy right hand but Weaver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Weaver 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.
McGriff sizes up Weaver with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGriff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGriff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGriff wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Weaver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGriff is looking to counter with head kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGriff slips a straight right by Weaver.
McGriff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weaver lunges at McGriff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGriff's hand. #T2#
McGriff uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've been told by McGriff's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Weaver gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGriff.
McGriff fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weaver on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by McGriff.
A big right from McGriff misses.
McGriff misses with a looping right.
McGriff tries a head kick but it misses.
Weaver throws a hook to the side of McGriff's head but McGriff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGriff connects with a good right hand that stumbles Weaver. Weaver circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGriff lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weaver at a distance. #T3##TD2#
McGriff gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Weaver throwing strikes from guard but McGriff blocks nicely.
Weaver trying to control but McGriff is working from the bottom.
McGriff is pulling down on Weaver's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weaver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Weaver is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Weaver landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Weaver drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weaver jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McGriff keeping moving, preventing Weaver from controlling successfully.
McGriff is trying to control the position but Weaver postures up.
Weaver trying to control the position from guard on top but McGriff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Doofy McGriff dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Good exchange - Weaver coming out on top.
Shaman Weaver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGriff listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGriff with a hook.
Weaver loads up on a big right hand but McGriff slips the punch.
McGriff bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGriff scores with a nice head shot.
Weaver shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Weaver lands with an overhand left.
McGriff with a nice calf kick.
Weaver avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Weaver might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McGriff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weaver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGriff throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Weaver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Weaver catches McGriff right on the button with a cross.
McGriff scores with a jab to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGriff.
Weaver moves away from the strike by McGriff.
Weaver moves away from the strike by McGriff.
Weaver tries to counter with a clinch but McGriff shakes him off and moves away.
McGriff with the inside leg kick.
Weaver connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGriff lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Weaver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Doofy McGriff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weaver walks into a stiff left hand from McGriff.#T2#
Weaver takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGriff throws a hook but Weaver blocks it.
McGriff throws a hook but Weaver avoids it easily.
Weaver misses the shot to the body.
McGriff sizes up Weaver with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Weaver with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGriff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Weaver lands.
McGriff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weaver can do to turn this around?
McGriff works the jab nicely.
Weaver scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGriff looks to throw the jab but Weaver is out of range.
Weaver tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGriff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Weaver scores with a sloppy right hand. McGriff should have avoided that one.
Weaver has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Weaver goes for a double leg but McGriff avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGriff continues to drive forward.
McGriff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGriff connects with a solid leg kick.
Weaver needs to keep his hands up - McGriff had a free shot at his head there.
McGriff throws a nice outside leg kick.
Weaver takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Weaver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGriff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGriff throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGriff lands with an overhand left.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weaver comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Weaver misses with a double jab.
McGriff connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Weaver momentarily.
Weaver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGriff.
McGriff thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Weaver if he has to take too many more of those.
Weaver misses the jab.
McGriff swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A low kick lands for McGriff.
Weaver with a poor takedown
and McGriff counters with a nice uppercut.
Doofy McGriff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaman Weaver.
McGriff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weaver throws out a counter right but McGriff avoids it with no problem.
Weaver shoots in looking for a takedown. McGriff tries to sprawl out of it but Weaver keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGriff manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Doofy McGriff dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McGriff connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGriff fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGriff throws a hook to the side of Weaver's head but Weaver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weaver looks to land a left hand but McGriff moved out of range nicely.
McGriff throws a body kick that misses.
Weaver on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGriff leaves Weaver with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Weaver has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGriff finds it's way round the side to connect with Weaver's head. #T1#
Weaver drops his hands momentarily and McGriff takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Weaver moves out of range of the body kick from McGriff.
McGriff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGriff throws out a loose jab but Weaver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weaver's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGriff tries to land a front kick but Weaver steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Weaver on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGriff. McGriff obviously looking to wear him down.
McGriff lands with a shot to the body.
Weaver dives in for a single leg takedown but McGriff sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McGriff swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Weaver.
McGriff digs a good hook to Weaver's body.
Weaver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGriff.#T2#
Weaver throws a jab when McGriff was well out of range.
McGriff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weaver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weaver misses with an uppercut. McGriff saw that one coming.
McGriff was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Weaver staying out of range there.
Weaver will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Doofy McGriff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaman Weaver.
Weaver walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGriff connects with a single shot there.
McGriff thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Weaver if he has to take too many more of those.
Weaver defending well as McGriff loads up on a big left hand.
Weaver feints the counter takedown.
McGriff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doofy McGriff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGriff chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGriff slaps away a takedown attempt from Weaver, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like McGriff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
McGriff lands a nice shot that snaps Weaver's head back.
McGriff misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGriff.
Weaver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGriff.
McGriff delivers a nice body kick.
McGriff stuffs the takedown attempt from Weaver. Weaver gets slowly back to his feet.
Weaver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGriff throwing a counter right hand but Weaver manages to avoid it.
Weaver ducks under a wild hook from McGriff.#T4#
Weaver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheers as McGriff lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weaver doesn't seem phased though.
Weaver has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGriff finds it's way round the side to connect with Weaver's head.
Weaver takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Weaver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGriff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weaver.
Nice defenses there by Weaver.
McGriff lands a leg kick that knocks Weaver off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weaver throws a poor cross that misses
and McGriff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGriff scores with a nice strike.
McGriff scores with a hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doofy McGriff!

Event: UCF 20: Nice v Chuck
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Weaver dives in and scores a takedown into Ball's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weaver trying to control but Ball is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Weaver postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ball is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Weaver, into his guard. #REVR#
Ball wants to pass the guard but Weaver is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Weaver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ball defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver pulls Ball in close to his closed guard and prevents Ball from doing any damage or advancing position.
Weaver is trying to control the position but Ball postures up. #T1#
Ball controls from within his opponent's guard.
Weaver pulls Ball in close to prevent any damage.
Ball wants to control from the top but Weaver keeps moving.
Ball looking to sit in guard and control but Weaver gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ball seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Weaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Ball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ball has his hands on Weaver's head, controlling the position.
Ball is trying to keep Weaver in close.
Weaver lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ball utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Weaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Ball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ball is trying to keep Weaver in close. #T3#
Weaver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ball looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Weaver scoring with some ground and pound.
Ball looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weaver is one step ahead there.
Weaver cracks Ball with a solid left hand.
Weaver looking to pass the guard.
Weaver is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Weaver lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Weaver stands and throws Ball's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Weaver trying to control the position but Ball is working away.
Weaver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Weaver lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Weaver swings around for an armbar but Ball sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Weaver's guard.
Ball wants to pass the guard but Weaver is keeping the position.
Ball is looking to work some ground and pound but Weaver has wrist control.
Ball has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Weaver is trying to control the position but Ball postures up.
Weaver looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weaver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaman Weaver dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Weaver lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ball uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weaver.
Ball takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ball will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Weaver fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Weaver connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ball shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Weaver shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ball napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Who's going to make the next move?
Weaver in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ball is trying to buck Weaver off.#SUB2#
Weaver tries for a kimura but Ball is defending well. #T1#
Ball is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Weaver thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Weaver scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weaver is working Ball over with some ground and pound from side control.
Weaver creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Weaver working the ground and pound.
Ball struggling a bit here.
Ball is looking to regain half guard here but Weaver keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Ball wants to control but Weaver postures up.#SUB2#
Weaver thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ball stops Weaver from passing to mount.
Ball is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Weaver is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ball has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Weaver goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ball rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Weaver's guard! Nice work there by Ball! #T3#
Ball trying to control the position from guard on top but Weaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ball trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Weaver throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Weaver has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ball can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Weaver is looking to sweep but instead, Ball has passed into half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ball trying to pass the guard but Weaver defending well.
Ball is trying to control the action in half guard but Weaver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Weaver wants to control but Ball is keeping busy.
Ball is looking to stall here but Weaver recovers full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weaver has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ball has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaman Weaver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Ball gets caught napping as Weaver dives in and scores a takedown. Ball manages to retain guard.
Ball wants to get back to his feet but Weaver passes into half guard. #REVR#
Weaver takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Weaver tries to pass to full mount but Ball defends it.
Ball controlling the position for now.
Weaver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ball misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver is keen to just control but Ball is a slippery customer.
Weaver is thwarting Ball's attempts to control the position.
Weaver scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Ball trying to control but Weaver postures up.
Weaver lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ball trying to control here.
Weaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ball keeps working.
Weaver wants to pass to mount but Ball is defending the position.
Weaver is trying to control. Ball wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shaman Weaver has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weaver controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Weaver shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Weaver trying to mount his opponent but Ball defends it. #SUB2#
Weaver trying to work for an americana but Ball has managed to regain full guard. #T3#
Ball is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Weaver is controlling him.
Ball strikes from his own guard.
Weaver connects with a couple of short punches.
Weaver lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Weaver stands up over Ball, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ball trying to control the position.
Weaver preventing the sweep.
Weaver connects with a couple of short punches.
Ball keeping moving, preventing Weaver from controlling successfully. #T4#
Ball is controlling Weaver's posture.
Weaver lands a couple of digs.
Ball wants to sweep but no luck.
Weaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Ball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weaver seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Weaver cracks Ball with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weaver engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kirsnick Khari Ball has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Ball throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: UCF 9: Fontolan v Berishvili
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Weaver checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones punishes Weaver's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weaver. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weaver.
Weaver throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Weaver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weaver misses the body punch
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Weaver looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones defending well as Weaver loads up on a big left hand.
Weaver uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Weaver with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weaver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones swings for the body but Weaver moves out of range.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weaver is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Jones throws a right and a left that Weaver avoids nicely.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Weaver.
Weaver thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Jones is looking to wear down Weaver with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weaver manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weaver! But no joy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Weaver 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.
Weaver will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Weaver moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Weaver lands a nice looking body shot.
Weaver misses with a takedown attempt
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Weaver works the jab nicely.
Jones throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Weaver counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weaver is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Jones is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Weaver frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Weaver looking to finish Jones with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jones!
Weaver working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jones is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Dangerous Fight Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
BOOM! Weaver connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weaver looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Weaver might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones wants to control but Weaver is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Weaver lands a nice short elbow.
Weaver trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones gets back to full guard. #T4#
Jones wants to sweep here but Weaver controlling him for the moment.
Weaver wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones wants to sweep here but Weaver controlling him for the moment.
Weaver working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Weaver chips away with some ground and pound.
Weaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Weaver is stalling in the full guard.
Jones has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Weaver has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weaver controlling from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaman Weaver dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Weaver's shoulder, as Weaver tries to avoid the shot.
Weaver scores with a hook.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weaver moves away.
Weaver throws a counter combo.
Jones lands a body shot.
Weaver tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weaver somewhat.
Weaver cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Weaver shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Weaver feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Jones uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T1#
Weaver throws a big shot that misses.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weaver.
Weaver connects with a jab.
Jambalaya Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones throws a right and a left that Weaver avoids nicely.
Weaver connects with a jab.
Weaver is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Weaver shoots in.
Jambalaya Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaman Weaver.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Weaver lands a head shot.
Jones throws a jab when Weaver was well out of range.
Jambalaya Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Weaver shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weaver gets slowly back to his feet.
Weaver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weaver throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Weaver fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones throws a leg kick but Weaver sees it coming and moves out of range.
Weaver goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jones looks to land a combination but Weaver avoids it well.
Weaver lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Weaver decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Shaman Weaver has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Weaver scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Weaver sits in half guard. #T3#
Weaver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Weaver with the ground and pound but Jones uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB#
Weaver is sitting in close to Jones's body. Jones has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Weaver is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Weaver is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jones.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jambalaya Jones!

Event: MMAH 110
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Weaver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Belmiro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Weaver!
Belmiro wants to control but Weaver is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weaver can't do much from the bottom here.
Weaver wants to get back to his feet but Belmiro is dominant here and he's now got Weaver's back!
I really don't envy Weaver right now.
Weaver trying to control the action but Belmiro just sinks the hooks in.
Weaver covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Belmiro has his arm under Weaver's chin here. Game over son! Belmiro squeezes tightly and Weaver is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lian Belmiro!

Event: MMAH 106
Date: Jan 10, 2024

#R1#
Weaver takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chilling sizes up Weaver with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Weaver gets a takedown into half guard.
Chilling trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Weaver is looking for a kimura here.
Weaver is trying to control the action in half guard but Chilling is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chilling has hold of Weaver's hands but Weaver slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Weaver working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Chilling's thigh. Chilling counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Weaver working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Chilling is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Weaver trying to control but Chilling is working from the bottom.
Weaver advances position into side control!
Chilling is trying to control Weaver's posture but Weaver avoids it.
Chilling is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Weaver is staying active.
Chilling prevents Weaver from improving position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Weaver moves into full mount!
Weaver lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Weaver lands with some strikes.
Weaver lands with some strikes.
Weaver tries to control but Chilling wriggling away.
Weaver landing shots from mount.
Weaver content just to control the position here.
Weaver has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chilling's face.
Chilling can't escape the position. #T3#
Chilling sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chilling wants to get back to full guard.
Chilling is pressing down on Weaver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Weaver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Weaver trying to control but Chilling is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weaver is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Weaver passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Weaver connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chilling some visible discomfort.
Chilling tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Weaver trying to control the action but Chilling is working from the bottom.
Weaver lands an elbow.
Chilling is trying to control Weaver's posture but Weaver avoids it.
Weaver landing a few strikes.
Weaver working the body and head with strikes.
Chilling is trying to control Weaver's posture but Weaver avoids it.
Weaver content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chilling tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Weaver wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaman Weaver dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Chilling is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chilling moves away from the strike by Weaver.
Weaver looks to land a combination. Chilling sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Chilling is rocked!
Chilling is holding his hands too far apart here. Weaver throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Chilling is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shaman Weaver!
During a confident post fight interview, Shaman Weaver thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMAH 99
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1##TD#
Weaver throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGreegan was covering up waiting for the punch and Weaver finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Weaver controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weaver with a nice head shot there.
Weaver wants to pass the guard but McGreegan is keeping the position.
McGreegan is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver postures up.
Weaver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGreegan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
McGreegan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that McGreegan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weaver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Weaver wants to pass the guard but McGreegan is keeping the position.
Weaver works over McGreegan with some ground and pound from guard.
McGreegan being controlled here, momentarily.
Weaver loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weaver has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Weaver wants to control from the top but McGreegan keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - McGreegan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Weaver tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weaver defending well as McGreegan loads up on a big left hand.
Weaver is looking to counter punch.
Weaver lands a jab to McGreegan's midsection.
Weaver takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shaman Weaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weaver.
McGreegan misses with a body shot.
Weaver misses the shot to the body.
Weaver throws a body shot but no joy.
Weaver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGreegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weaver is looking to wear down McGreegan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGreegan lands a jab to the nose.
Weaver lands a nice hook to McGreegan's body. McGreegan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
McGreegan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weaver.
Weaver 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.
McGreegan throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Weaver counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Weaver trying to control the action but McGreegan is working from the bottom.
Weaver is pressing down on McGreegan's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGreegan is holding on for now.
McGreegan is trying to control but can't.
McGreegan is trying to control but Weaver manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Weaver wants to control the pace but McGreegan is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Weaver thowing shots but they're missing.
Weaver trying to control but McGreegan is having none of it.
Weaver unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Weaver is working for a guillotine from mount but McGreegan frees his head quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weaver controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaman Weaver dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Weaver throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGreegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weaver manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Weaver.
Weaver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGreegan can do to turn this around?
McGreegan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGreegan looks to land a body kick but Weaver moved away.
Weaver throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGreegan counters with a body kick that stops Weaver in his tracks momentarily.
Weaver changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Weaver dives in and grabs McGreegan's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGreegan pushes down on Weaver's head and hops out.
Weaver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGreegan.
Weaver connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGreegan manages to avoid it.
Weaver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGreegan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weaver has time to react.
Weaver throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
McGreegan throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
McGreegan misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Weaver counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGreegan won't be happy with that.
Weaver looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McGreegan is avoiding damage well.
McGreegan misses with an elbow from the bottom.
McGreegan prevents Weaver from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on McGreegan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Weaver goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McGreegan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Weaver's guard! Nice work there by McGreegan! #SUB#
Weaver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGreegan is aware though and is defending well.
McGreegan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McGreegan is continuing to stall.#T2##SUB#
Weaver working for a triangle but McGreegan defends it easily.
Weaver looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGreegan is one step ahead there.
McGreegan passes Weaver's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Weaver makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Weaver.#T3#
Weaver looking to control. #SUB#
Weaver had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGreegan defends it easily.#SUB#
Weaver is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Weaver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shaman Weaver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weaver keeping moving, preventing McGreegan from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Weaver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGreegan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Weaver looking for a guillotine here but McGreegan defends easily.
McGreegan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Justin McGreegan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weaver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGreegan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Justin McGreegan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGreegan with a jab.
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 Shaman Weaver will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Weaver misses with a double jab.
McGreegan lands with a shot to the body.
McGreegan lands a leg kick that knocks Weaver off balance momentarily.
Weaver misses with a takedown attempt - McGreegan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGreegan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGreegan feints and then cracks Weaver's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Weaver down.
Weaver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weaver takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Weaver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weaver slips under a jab from McGreegan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Weaver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGreegan throws out the jab.
McGreegan thumps Weaver with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Weaver.
McGreegan struggling a bit here.#T1#
McGreegan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McGreegan parries the strikes from Weaver easily there. Weaver is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McGreegan to escape.
McGreegan is trying to get back to half guard.
McGreegan can't do much from the bottom here.
Weaver trying to control the action but McGreegan is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Weaver moves into full mount!
Weaver trying to control but McGreegan is having none of it.
Weaver punching from mount but McGreegan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Weaver tries to control but McGreegan wriggling away. #T3#
Weaver is landing with some decent strikes but McGreegan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB#
Weaver jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McGreegan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McGreegan can't do much from the bottom here.
Weaver connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McGreegan some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weaver grinds an elbow into McGreegan's temple. #SUB#
Weaver tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
McGreegan is trying to get back to half guard.
Weaver in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Weaver working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Justin McGreegan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Weaver is trying to get an arm triangle but McGreegan is defending well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

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

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

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

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

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

Event: GFC 8: Rex vs Mnusk
Date: Sep 27, 2023

#R1#
Simba throws a lazy right hand but Weaver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simba. That's going to slow Weaver down.
Simba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Weaver.
Simba moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weaver. Simba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simba scoring well with a low kick there.
Simba scores with a kick to the midsection.
Weaver lands a slapping body shot.
Simba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weaver.
Simba bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Simba lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weaver throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Simba lets loose with a powerful body kick. Weaver will feel that in the morning.
A lazy body kick from Simba #TD2#
and Weaver counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Weaver moves nicely into side control. #T1#
Weaver scoring with punches from side control.
Weaver happy to just control the position for now.
Simba is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Weaver asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Weaver lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Simba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Weaver on the ground.
Weaver creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC2#Simba is rocked!#SUB2#
Weaver has hold of Simba's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Simba tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Weaver cranks the arm and Simba screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Simba, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shaman Weaver!
After winning the bout, Shaman Weaver thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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