Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

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

#R1#
Cinco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliveira.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oliveira! But no joy.#TD#
Cinco closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Oliveira's guard.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliveira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Oliveira wants to take a breather but Cinco is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cinco manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Oliveira lying in Cinco's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Cinco decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Oliveira taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Esteban Cinco!
Our winner, Esteban Cinco, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Charles Oliveira had this to say: 'It is what it is'.

Event: NYF 82: Carter vs River
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
A head kick misses from Cinco.
Cinco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cinco takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Cinco throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Cinco looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cinco.
Cinco looks to land a body kick but Graves moved away.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cinco.
Deon Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cinco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cinco tried to score with a low kick but Graves checks it.
Cinco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Graves slips under a jab.
Cinco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#Cinco is rocked!
Cinco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Graves.
Cinco is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cinco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Graves fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Cinco out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Deon Graves!
Deon Graves thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NYF 80: Traumen vs Hopson II
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cinco enables Tooogood to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cinco manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cinco being controlled here, momentarily.
Cinco keeping full guard, as Tooogood tries to pass.
Cinco wants to sweep here but Tooogood controlling him for the moment.
Tooogood postures up. #SUB#
Cinco looking for a guillotine here but Tooogood defends easily.
Cinco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cinco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tooogood is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Cinco is looking for a triangle but Tooogood pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tooogood controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cinco is trying to control the position but Tooogood postures up.
Tooogood trying to control the position from guard on top but Cinco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tooogood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cinco swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Tooogood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cinco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tooogood has managed to get both his arms back between Cinco's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Cinco thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Cinco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tooogood looking to sit in guard and control but Cinco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cinco advances to half guard.
Cinco trying to advance position but Tooogood counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Cinco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tooogood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cinco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cinco is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Tooogood is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tooogood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Tooogood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cinco is aware though and is defending well.
Cinco showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cinco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tooogood can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tooogood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cinco pushing down on Tooogood's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tooogood is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cinco scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Tooogood is defending against the submission attempts here by Cinco.
Tooogood is looking for a sweep. Cinco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cinco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tooogood throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tooogood wants to get back to his feet.
Cinco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban Cinco dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Cinco drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tooogood tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cinco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cinco working the ground and pound from side control.
Cinco tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Esteban Cinco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tooogood is trying to get back to his feet.
Cinco 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.
Cinco working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tooogood is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cinco is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cinco throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cinco tries for a kimura but Tooogood is defending well.
Cinco grinds an elbow into Tooogood's temple. #T1##SUB#
Cinco goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tooogood rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cinco's guard! Nice work there by Tooogood!
Tooogood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cinco trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Tooogood is looking to work some ground and pound but Cinco has wrist control.
Cinco wants to sweep here but Tooogood controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Tooogood is posturing up here but Cinco has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tooogood tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tooogood has to tap! Slick submission there by Cinco!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Esteban Cinco!
Esteban Cinco decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NYF Fight Night 36
Date: Jul 31, 2024

#R1#
Cinco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yamasaki sprawls well. Yamasaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cinco gets slowly back to his feet.
A cross from Yamasaki lands.
Cinco misses with a left hand
and Yamasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Yamasaki misses. #CL2#
Cinco instigates a clinch.
Cinco tries to work over Yamasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yamasaki as Cinco tries to tie him up.
Cinco tries a knee to the head but Yamasaki blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yamasaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Cinco.
Cinco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cinco is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cinco dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Yamasaki blocks an uppercut.
Cinco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yamasaki is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yamasaki. #BC#
Yamasaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cinco misses with a hook
and Yamasaki counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cinco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamasaki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cinco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yamasaki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cinco.
Cinco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Cinco misses.
A jab lands there for Cinco.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamasaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2##CL2#
Cinco clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cinco throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Yamasaki manages to break the clinch.
Cinco misses with a lunging right hand
and Yamasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cinco misses with a few strikes there.
Cinco misses with a hook to the body
and Yamasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yamasaki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cinco.
Yamasaki scores with a jab to the body.
Yamasaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cinco under the eye.
Cinco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yamasaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cinco scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#Cinco is rocked!
Yamasaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cinco. Cinco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cinco is still on wobbly legs! Can Yamasaki finish him?
Yamasaki is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Cinco hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hideyoshi Yamasaki!
After the fight, Hideyoshi Yamasaki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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

#R1#
No luck for Cinco with that takedown attempt.
Cunningham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cinco.
Cinco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cunningham.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cunningham! But no joy.
Cunningham cracks a nice hook into Cinco's ribs.
Cinco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cinco misses with a wild body shot.
Cunningham blocks a head kick by Cinco.
Cinco is looking to chop away at Cunningham's legs.
Cinco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cunningham feints a counter leg kick.
Cunningham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cinco.
Cunningham lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cinco checks a leg kick.
Cinco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cunningham.
Cinco lands a jab to the head.
Cunningham on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Cunningham lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cinco will feel that in the morning.
Cinco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cinco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cunningham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cinco sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cinco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cinco fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cunningham throws a sloppy head kick and Cinco moves out of range easily.
Cunningham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cinco.
Cunningham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses.
Cinco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
The fighters circling - Cinco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cinco misses with a body kick.
Cunningham checks the leg kick nicely there.
Esteban Cinco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Cunningham avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cinco.
Cunningham is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Cunningham is trying to get back to half guard.
Cunningham is trying to control Cinco's posture but Cinco avoids it.
Cunningham is looking for a sweep.
Cunningham takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Cunningham is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cinco off and has taken his back!
Cinco breaks Cunningham's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cinco wants to control from the top but Cunningham keeps moving.
Cinco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cinco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cinco throwing strikes but missing.
Cunningham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cunningham wants to stand up but Cinco is controlling him.
Cunningham can't keep his opponent in guard - Cinco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cinco tries to pass to full mount but Cunningham defends it.
Cunningham is looking for a sweep. Cinco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cinco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Cinco. #SUB#
Cinco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cunningham defends it well. #SUB#
Cinco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cunningham is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban Cinco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cinco tries to clinch up but Cunningham circles away and keeps his distance.
Despite the aggression on Cunningham's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cunningham throws a body kick that misses.
Cinco goes for a double leg but Cunningham avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cunningham continues to drive forward.
Cunningham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Cunningham's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cinco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cunningham avoids the elbow strike from Cinco, against the cage. #BC2#
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cunningham lands a slapping body shot.
Nice jab there from Cinco.
Cunningham scores with a shot to the body.
Cinco lands a really nice looking cross but Cunningham seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cinco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cunningham can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cinco is defended easily by Cunningham.
Cunningham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Cinco throws a big shot that misses.
Cunningham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cinco appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cunningham throws a sloppy head kick and Cinco moves out of range easily.
Cunningham throws a head kick but Cinco moves out of range.
Cunningham throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Cinco looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cunningham trying to control but Cinco postures up.
Cinco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cinco winds up and cracks Cunningham with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cunningham wants to control but Cinco is keeping busy. #SUB#
Cinco is looking for a kimura but Cunningham is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cinco to get the leverage. #T2#
Cinco is pressing down on Cunningham's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cunningham is holding on for now. #SUB#
Cinco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cinco throwing shots but Cunningham is blocking nicely.
Cunningham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cinco is working away from the top position though.
Cinco 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.
Cunningham tries to kick Cinco off but Cinco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cunningham works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Cunningham wants to stand up but Cinco is controlling him.
Cunningham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cinco.
Cinco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cinco looking to pass the guard.
Cinco with a nice head shot there.
Cunningham pulls Cinco in close to prevent any damage.
Cinco wants to pass the guard but Cunningham is keeping the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cinco works over Cunningham with some ground and pound from guard.
Cinco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cinco lands a couple of digs.
Cinco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cunningham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cinco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Cunningham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cinco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cinco is pushing down on Cunningham's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cunningham is fighting to maintain full guard but Cinco has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cunningham on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cinco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cunningham defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban Cinco dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The crowd cheers as Cinco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cunningham doesn't seem phased though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cinco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cinco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cinco shoots in and drives through. Cunningham sprawls well.
Cunningham thinks about the counter body kick.
Cunningham misses with a wild combination.
Cinco moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cunningham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cunningham wants it to stay on the feet.
Cinco throws a jab when Cunningham was well out of range.
Cinco lunges at Cunningham with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cunningham's hand. #T1##CL#
Cinco has Cunningham up against the cage in a clinch.
Cinco swings wildly with an uppercut but Cunningham uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cunningham takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cinco shoots in for a takedown but Cunningham shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esteban Cinco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cinco just misses with a punch to the body.
Cunningham throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Cinco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cinco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cunningham appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cunningham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cinco.
Cinco scores with a body shot.
Cunningham lands with a cross.
Cinco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
A clash of legs there as Cinco blocks the low kick.
Cinco connects with a high kick.
Cinco 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cinco misses with a straight left. #TD#
Cinco is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cunningham's half guard.
Cinco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cinco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cunningham tries to kick Cinco off but Cinco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cunningham can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cinco wants to free his trapped foot but Cunningham is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cunningham is looking for a sweep. Cinco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Cinco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cunningham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cinco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cunningham is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cinco scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cunningham is looking for a sweep. Cinco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cinco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cinco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cunningham is not content to let Cinco control the position.#T4#
Cinco winds up and cracks Cunningham with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cinco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cunningham's head.
Cinco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Esteban Cinco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cunningham wants to get back to full guard.
Cinco is trying to control. Cunningham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cinco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cunningham is looking for a sweep. Cinco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cinco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cunningham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cinco is working away from the top position though.
Blaze Cunningham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cunningham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cinco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Cinco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cinco 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban Cinco!
An out of breath Esteban Cinco thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NYF 71: Lauzier vs White II
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Nunes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mateus Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cinco misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Nunes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cinco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nunes lands a head shot.
Cinco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nunes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC2#Cinco is rocked!#TD#
Cinco gets a takedown into half guard.
Oh Cinco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cinco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cinco seems to have got his legs back now.
Cinco not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cinco prevents Nunes from improving his position.
Cinco slips a nice elbow through Nunes's hands, connecting with Nunes's forehead.
Cinco working the head and body with strikes.
Nunes trying to hold on to Cinco's head to control him but Cinco postures up.
Nunes looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Cinco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nunes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nunes is trying to get back to full guard.
Cinco trying to mount his opponent but Nunes defends it.
Nunes is trying to get back to full guard.
Cinco is thwarting Nunes's attempts to control the position.
Cinco 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.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cinco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nunes defending well though.
Nunes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nunes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cinco scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Cinco seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nunes is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Esteban Cinco!
A victorious Esteban Cinco thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NYF Fight Night 29
Date: May 08, 2024

#R1#
Cinco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cinco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Russo on the side of the head.
Cinco on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cinco.
A big right from Russo misses.
Cinco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Russo's head backwards.
Cinco attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cinco jabs Russo right on the nose. Russo blinks but takes it well.
Cinco lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Dillon Russo has been cut.#CL2#
Russo forces Cinco back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cinco working hard to break the clinch.
Cinco is trying to push Russo away but Russo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Cinco jumps guard.
Cinco looking to control.
Cinco has control of Russo's left arm, preventing Russo from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Russo is posturing up here but Cinco has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Russo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Russo has to tap! Slick submission there by Cinco!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Esteban Cinco!
Esteban Cinco seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NYF 61 Donal vs Vogels
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Moorehead takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cinco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Moorehead shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Moorehead wants to work for an arm triangle but Cinco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cinco trying to hold on to Moorehead's head to control him but Moorehead postures up.
Moorehead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cinco keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Moorehead is working for a kimura but Cinco is defending it quite comfortably.
Cinco tries to roll over but Moorehead keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Cinco looking for submissions off his back.
Moorehead wants to pass the guard but Cinco is defending well.
Cinco wants to control but Moorehead is keeping busy.
Cinco is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Moorehead in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cinco tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Moorehead!

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

Event: STC12| GP Losers Round 3
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Cinco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zelecki's head.
Cinco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zelecki on the side of the head.
Zelecki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zelecki with the counter takedown but Cinco avoids it easily.#CL2#
Zelecki has closed the distance and engaged Cinco in a clinch.
Cinco lands an elbow inside that Zelecki shrugs off.
Cinco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Cinco breaks the clinch.
Cinco scores with a hook to the body. Zelecki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cinco. Zelecki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cinco throws a lazy right hand but Zelecki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zelecki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cinco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zelecki on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zelecki shoots in but Cinco avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Cinco connects with a jab.
Cinco lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Cinco does it's job there.
Zelecki takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC#Zelecki is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Cinco ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Zelecki clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Esteban Cinco!
A relieved looking Esteban Cinco thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: STC8| Rodriguez x Helmsley
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Cinco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cinco wants it to stay on the feet.
Cinco connects with a single shot there.
Cinco misses with a looping left.
Kaveri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaveri.
Cinco lands with a kick to the temple. Kaveri shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Nuari Kaveri has been cut.
Kaveri shoots in but Cinco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Esteban Cinco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuari Kaveri.
Cinco throws a good cross that connects.
Cinco swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaveri.
Cinco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kaveri on the side of the head.
Cinco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cinco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cinco throws a hook but Kaveri blocks it.
Cinco cracks Kaveri with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Cinco.
Kaveri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cinco swivels and escapes.
Kaveri looks winded!#T1#
Kaveri fails with a takedown attempt.
Cinco comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cinco throws a shot to the body.
Cinco tries to work over Kaveri's front leg with a kick but Kaveri checks it.
Cinco is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kaveri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kaveri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kaveri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cinco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cinco clobbers Kaveri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cinco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cinco digs a good body shot into Kaveri's ribs.
Kaveri tries for a takedown but Cinco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cinco lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice combination there by Cinco.
Cinco lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaveri off the ropes and back into range.
Cinco lands with a cross. #T2#
Cinco thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Cinco.
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cinco as he jumps to the side.
A counter left hand to the body from Cinco misses its target.
Cinco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cinco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaveri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cinco throws a leg kick which misses Kaveri's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaveri tries to avoid it.
Cinco lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cinco moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cinco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cinco wants it to stay on the feet.
Cinco throws a hook but Kaveri avoids it easily.
Cinco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaveri.
Kaveri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cinco.
Cinco misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Cinco looks to throw the jab but Kaveri is out of range.
Kaveri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cinco.
Cinco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cinco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kaveri changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cinco is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kaveri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cinco swivels and escapes.
Cinco appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Cinco as he connects with a hook.
Kaveri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cinco throws a solid leg kick but Kaveri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cinco.
Cinco throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Kaveri bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cinco can't do much from the bottom here.
Cinco is looking for a sweep.
Cinco sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cinco is trying to maintain the position but Kaveri is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kaveri is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cinco is just riding it out for now. Kaveri eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Cinco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Cinco working for a triangle but Kaveri defends it easily.
Cinco is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Cinco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaveri is aware though and is defending well.#T5#
Kaveri looking to pass the guard.
Cinco is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kaveri has gone for a leg lock! Cinco slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kaveri's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kaveri looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cinco has picked Kaveri up and slammed him! Kaveri can't keep hold of the triangle and Cinco manages to pass to side control!
Cinco trying to control the position but Kaveri is working away.
Kaveri prevents Cinco from moving into mount. #T6#
Kaveri is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cinco connects with a decent elbow.
Cinco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kaveri manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cinco's best efforts.
Cinco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaveri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cinco is trying to control. Kaveri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cinco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cinco trying to control the action but Kaveri is working from the bottom.
Cinco frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kaveri is squirming around, avoiding Cinco's attempts to control the action.
Kaveri is desperately trying to improve his position but Cinco has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Cinco tries to control but Kaveri wriggling away. #SUB#
Kaveri defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cinco.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kaveri keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kaveri is still trying to improve position.
Cinco has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kaveri's face.
Kaveri takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kaveri tries to reverse the position but Cinco maintains control.#T8#
Cinco lands a couple of good shots and Kaveri has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Cinco trying to control.#SUB#
Cinco looking for the choke but no joy.
A lull in the action here. #T9#
Kaveri tries to escape the position.
Cinco lands punches and elbows.
Cinco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaveri on the ground.
I really don't envy Kaveri right now.
Cinco controlling the position well here. Kaveri rolled but Cinco kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kaveri tries to escape but Cinco has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kaveri prevents Cinco from getting a body triangle.
Kaveri wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban Cinco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nuari Kaveri's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kaveri moves out of range as Cinco strikes.
Cinco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nuari Kaveri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaveri fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaveri blocks a head kick by Cinco.
Esteban Cinco is winning the standup battle so far.
Cinco pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kaveri back to the ropes. Cinco follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cinco throws the left hand but Kaveri avoids the punch easily.
Cinco with a nice cross.
Cinco stuffs the takedown.
Cinco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown but Cinco shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Cinco misses the target.
Esteban Cinco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuari Kaveri.
Cinco lands a head kick!
Kaveri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cinco.
Cinco throws a head kick but Kaveri moves out of range.
Cinco looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaveri is just out of range.
Cinco throws a leg kick which misses Kaveri's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaveri tries to avoid it.
Kaveri is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cinco tried to score with a low kick but Kaveri checks it.#T1#
Kaveri slips under a jab from Cinco.
Esteban Cinco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaveri fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cinco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaveri was well out of range. Poor timing from Cinco.
And Kaveri tries to counter it with a takedown but Cinco pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kaveri has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cinco lands with a good body shot.
Cinco throws a push kick but Kaveri slaps the foot to one side.
Kaveri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cinco scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kaveri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kaveri looks for a takedown but Cinco sprawls well.
Cinco tries to bum rush Kaveri with a series of wild strikes but Kaveri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cinco lands the left hand.
Kaveri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kaveri shoots in but Cinco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cinco just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown but Cinco shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cinco throws a jab when Kaveri was well out of range.
Cinco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaveri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaveri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kaveri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cinco but Cinco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cinco cracks Kaveri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cinco. That's going to slow Kaveri down.
Kaveri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cinco's waist but Cinco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaveri off to one side.
Cinco is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cinco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaveri can do to turn this around?
Cinco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kaveri staying out of range there.
A low kick lands for Cinco.
Cinco connects with a looping right hand.
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cinco as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cinco sprawls well. Cinco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kaveri gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Cinco. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cinco.
A jab from Cinco finds it's way through Kaveri's defenses.
Cinco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaveri 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cinco, as that shot connected.
Cinco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cinco throws a low kick but Kaveri moves out of range easily.
Kaveri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cinco pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kaveri back to the ropes. Cinco follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4#
Kaveri is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cinco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaveri slips a straight right by Cinco.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cinco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cinco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cinco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaveri was well out of range. Poor timing from Cinco.
Cinco connects with a crisp jab.
Cinco lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A cross from Cinco lands.
Kaveri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cinco counters with a thumping low kick.
Cinco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cinco cracks Kaveri with a good jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaveri. #T5#
Kaveri shoots in and drives through. Cinco sprawls well.
Cinco thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cinco lands a two punch combo.
Cinco just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaveri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cinco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaveri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kaveri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cinco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaveri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cinco misses with a double jab.
Cinco misses with a low kick.
Cinco throws a body punch but Kaveri moves out of range.
Cinco thumps Kaveri with a low kick.
Cinco throws a right and a left that Kaveri avoids nicely. #TD2#
Kaveri dives in and scores a takedown into Cinco's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Kaveri drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cinco dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Kaveri looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaveri, not yet. #T6#
Cinco is pushing down on Kaveri's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kaveri is fighting to maintain full guard but Cinco has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Cinco seems to be looking for submissions.
Kaveri is not content to let Cinco control the position.#SUB#
Cinco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cinco wants to control but Kaveri is keeping him busy.
Cinco trying to pass the guard but Kaveri defending well.
Esteban Cinco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Kaveri is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Cinco is tapping! Great win for Kaveri!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nuari Kaveri!
Nuari Kaveri is the new lightweight champion!

Event: STC3| Hunter x Kieliszkowski 2
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1##CL#
Cinco closes the distance and clinches.
Korsgaard looking to slow down the pace here.
Cinco misses with a punch to the body.
Cinco can't find room to land a body shot as Korsgaard controls the action. #BC#
Cinco breaks from the clinch.
Korsgaard misses with a jab to the body
and Cinco counters with a right hand to the body.
Cinco lands with a nice body kick.
Korsgaard wants to clinch.
Cinco doesn't manage to clinch there - Korsgaard circles away. #CL#
Cinco moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cinco jumps guard but Korsgaard stands there with Cinco around his waist. Cinco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Korsgaard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cinco wants to stall.
Korsgaard looking to stall.
Korsgaard trying to control the position but instead, Cinco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Korsgaard into the ropes.
Korsgaard is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Cinco has denied him.#T1#
Korsgaard prevents a body shot from Cinco.
Cinco has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Korsgaard after a bit of a struggle.
Korsgaard prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esteban Cinco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Cinco.
Korsgaard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cinco is trying to maintain a safe position but Korsgaard gets an underhook and turns Cinco into the ropes.
Cinco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cinco working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Korsgaard.
Cinco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Korsgaard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Korsgaard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cinco.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Korsgaard is trying to stall. #T2#
Cinco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Korsgaard avoids it.
Cinco is trying to maintain a safe position but Korsgaard gets an underhook and turns Cinco into the ropes.
Korsgaard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Korsgaard.
Korsgaard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Cinco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cinco closes the distance and pushes Korsgaard back into the ropes.
Korsgaard trying to control the position but instead, Cinco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Korsgaard into the ropes.
Korsgaard taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ejnar Korsgaard.
Korsgaard throws a leg kick but Cinco moved away.
Korsgaard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cinco.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korsgaard cracks Cinco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#CL#
Cinco clinches up with Korsgaard and pushes him back against the ropes.#T3#
Cinco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Korsgaard trying to control the position but instead, Cinco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Korsgaard into the ropes.
Korsgaard pushes Cinco back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Cinco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Cinco shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cinco showed some decent athleticism there.
Korsgaard is looking to get back to is feet but Cinco passes into side control. #SUB#
Cinco wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Korsgaard, who protects the arm well.
Cinco misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Cinco taking a breather here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
Cinco in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Korsgaard is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Cinco has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Korsgaard takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cinco landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cinco is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Korsgaard's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cinco works to advance to full mount. Korsgaard defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T6#
Cinco lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cinco controlling his opponent.
Cinco seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Korsgaard for as long as he can get away with.
Cinco continues to stall.#T7#
Korsgaard felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
More hug and hope from Cinco.
Cinco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Korsgaard squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cinco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cinco lands a couple of good shots and Korsgaard has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
What can Korsgaard do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Cinco's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cinco lands a shot to the head.
Korsgaard is trying to get back to his feet but Cinco has full control of the position and if anything, Korsgaard has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T9#
Cinco controlling from the back.#SUB#
Cinco is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Korsgaard has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Cinco has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Korsgaard taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Cinco doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Esteban Cinco!
A victorious Esteban Cinco thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: STC1| Silveiro x Graves
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Gable is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cinco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gable.
Cinco throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gable counters with a takedown into side control.
Cinco can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
A lull in the action here.
Cinco is not content to let Gable control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cinco is trying to control Gable's posture but Gable avoids it. #T1#
Cinco trying to remain calm as Gable controls from the top position.
Cinco is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gable off and has taken his back!
Will Cinco go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cinco might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gable haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gable covering up well under a series of strikes from Cinco.
Gable just trying to survive but Cinco is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2##SUB2#
Cinco is cranking Gable's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Gable! He's tightened the choke and Gable is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Esteban Cinco!
After winning the bout, Esteban Cinco thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Cinco lands a slapping body shot.
Alex avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alex has a takedown stuffed.
Alex circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cinco tries to bum rush Alex with a series of wild strikes but Alex uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alex throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cinco. #CL2#
Cinco closes the distance and clinches.
Alex jumps guard but Cinco turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cinco has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alex is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cinco is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stepdad Alex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cinco is pressed up against the cage. Alex has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cinco down to the mat. Cinco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Cinco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cinco goes for a takedown attempt but Alex pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alex keeps the fight on the outside.
Esteban Cinco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Alex gets caught napping as Cinco dives in and scores a takedown. Alex manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alex has momentary wrist control but Cinco slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Cinco drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Cinco as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Alex screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Cinco! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Esteban Cinco!

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