Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Just Fight 9
Date: May 28, 2025

#R1#
Patron scores with a crisp jab that stopped Giles in his tracks.
Giles misses with a body shot.
Patron has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab lands there for Patron.
Giles seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Giles swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Patron counters with a stiff right hand.
Giles staying out of range there.
Giles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Giles shoots and misses
and Patron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Giles throws a shot from downtown. Patron moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Patron was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Giles misses with a body shot.
Patron throws a looping overhand right but Giles ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giles misses the body punch
and Patron counters with a nice uppercut.
Patron jabs Giles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Patron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patron wants to land a leg kick but Giles is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patron lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Patron ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Giles lands with a right hand.
Giles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Patron throws out a leg kick but Giles moves out of range and Patron only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Giles misses the target.
Giles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patron manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Patron releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Giles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Giles tries to clinch but Patron moves out of range.
Giles misses with a wild body shot.
Patron misses with a looping left.
Giles misses with a shot to the body
and Patron counters with a thumping low kick.
Patron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Patron misses with an uppercut
and Giles counters with a nice uppercut.
Patron walks into a left hand. #T2#
Giles misses with a hook.
Patron misses with a two punch combination.
Patron slips a straight right by Giles.
Patron throws out a counter right but Giles avoids it with no problem.
Patron lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Giles circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patron was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Patron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giles throws a body punch but Patron moves out of range.
Patron moves out of range as Giles strikes.
Giles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patron moves away.
Patron throws a front kick that sends Giles stumbling back into the cage.
Patron scores with a leg kick.
Giles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leland Giles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Patron swings for the body but Giles moves out of range.
Patron sizes up Giles with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Giles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Patron.
Giles throwing a counter right hand but Patron manages to avoid it.
Patron throws out a loose jab but Giles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giles jabs at Patron's body.
The fighters circling - Giles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Patron feints a counter leg kick.
Patron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Giles.
A big left from Patron misses.
Giles misses with an uppercut.
Giles misses with an uppercut
and Patron counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Patron blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Patron! But no joy.
Giles misses with a left hand
and Patron counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Patron misses with a low kick.
Giles half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
A big right from Giles misses.
Patron flicks out a counter leg kick but Giles steps away.
Patron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Giles throws out the jab.
Patron slips a jab and a cross from Giles.
Giles misses with an uppercut
and Patron counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patron takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Giles misses with a lunging right hand
and Patron counters with a solid body kick.
A jab from Giles misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Patron! But no joy.
Patron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Giles blocks the body kick.
Giles throws a shot from downtown. Patron moves away and avoids it.
Giles throws a lazy uppercut
and Patron counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Giles missing with a left hand there. Patron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fiya Patron dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Giles takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Giles throws a right hand that misses
and Patron counters with a stiff right hand.
Giles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patron.
Jab, jab by Patron - just one landing.
Patron avoids the body shot from Giles.
Giles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Giles looks to throw the jab but Patron is out of range.
Giles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Patron connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Giles momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Giles. Beautiful body shot.
Patron wants to land a leg kick but Giles is out of range.
Giles appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fiya Patron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Giles. Patron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Giles takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Giles might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Patron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Giles is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Giles moves in looking to clinch but Patron pushes him off.
Patron was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Giles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patron moves away.
Patron cracks Giles with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Giles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Patron! But no joy.
Giles just misses with a punch to the body.
Patron throws out a counter right but Giles avoids it with no problem.
Giles throws a poor cross that misses
and Patron counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice shot lands for Patron.
Fiya Patron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Giles avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Giles finds it's way through Patron's defenses.
Patron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Giles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Giles throws a poor cross that misses
and Patron counters with a nice uppercut.
Giles misses with a looping left.
Giles misses with a lunging right hand
and Patron counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patron moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Giles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patron was well out of range. Poor timing from Giles.
Giles moves out of range of the body kick from Patron.
A shot to the body from Giles misses
and Patron makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Giles really felt that one!
Giles loads up on a big right hand but Patron slips the punch.
Giles misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Giles misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Patron.
Patron on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Giles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patron moves away.
Giles swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Patron counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Giles misses with a looping right.
Both fighters circling a little - Patron finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Giles misses with a looping left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Patron, as that shot connected.
Patron scores with a jab to the head.
Patron connects with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Patron. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Patron.
Patron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Giles throws out the jab.
Giles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Patron counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Giles.#T4#
Giles misses with a left hand
and Patron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Patron on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Patron throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Giles counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giles throws a big right hand that misses.
Patron wants to sweep but no luck.
Patron pulls Giles in to control the position. #SUB#
Giles is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Patron working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Giles.
Giles throwing strikes from guard but Patron blocks nicely.
Giles is in close to Patron's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Giles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fiya Patron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Patron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Giles misses with an uppercut
and Patron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Patron lands a nice hook to Giles's body. Giles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Giles misses with an uppercut
and Patron counters with a left to the body.
Giles throws an overhand right that lands on Patron's shoulder, as Patron tries to avoid the shot.
Giles loads up on a big right hand but Patron slips the punch.
Patron unleashes a big counter combination but Giles bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Giles misses with a left hand
and Patron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Patron scores with a jab. Giles acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Patron does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Giles misses the target.
Giles jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Giles misses with a jab to the body
and Patron counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Giles throws a jab but it's blocked by Patron.
Giles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Patron counters with a big head kick but Giles shrugs it off. #TD#
Giles drives through with a takedown into guard.

Patron has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Giles has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Patron is trying to push Giles away but Giles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Patron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Giles misses with a left hand
and Patron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Patron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Patron.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patron misses with a head kick.
Patron avoids the body shot from Giles.
Giles takes one on the button.#T2##TD#
Giles scores with a takedown into Patron's guard.
Patron preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Giles lands a couple of digs.
Patron working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Giles.
Patron is trying to keep Giles in close.
Giles throws a big elbow that misses.
Giles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Giles lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Leland Giles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Giles is working Patron over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Giles throwing strikes but missing.
Giles throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Giles cracks Patron with a solid left hand.
Patron really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Giles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Giles passes Patron's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Patron keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fiya Patron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Patron preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Patron avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Giles.
Patron blocking the ground and pound attempt from Giles.
Giles working Patron over with strikes.
Giles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Giles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Giles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Giles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Patron's head. #T4#
Giles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Patron defending well though.
Giles scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Giles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Patron on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Giles 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.
Giles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Patron is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Patron keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Giles lands a nice short elbow.
Patron blocking the ground and pound attempt from Giles.
Giles working the head and body with strikes.
Giles throwing shots but Patron is blocking nicely.
Leland Giles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Giles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Patron defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leland Giles.
I think Patron has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: ENIGMA Fight Night Petersburg
Date: May 23, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Gordon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Okada has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Okada keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Okada escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gordon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gordon looking to sit in guard and control but Okada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Okada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gordon wants to sweep here but Okada controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gordon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okada defends it easily.
Okada tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard. #T1#
Gordon trying to control the position.
Okada looking to pass the guard.
Gordon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Okada manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Okada is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Okada keeps moving.
Gordon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gordon tries for a kimura but Okada is defending well.
My spies in The Red Attic inform me that Gordon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Gordon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gordon 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 Okada's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gordon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okada keeps working.
Gordon has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Okada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon fails to move to back control.
Gordon trying to control but Okada is having none of it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Okada can't escape the position.
Okada wants to control but Gordon is having none of it.
Okada 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon mounts Okada! Really nice guard pass there!
Gordon wants to take Okada's back but he can't do it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Gordon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Okada shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Okada showed some decent athleticism there.
Okada trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Okada manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Okada keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okada keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okada is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Okada is trying to keep Gordon in close.
Gordon passes Okada's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Okada is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
Gordon is looking to stall here but Okada recovers full guard.
Gordon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Okada tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position. #T2#
Okada is working hard here to advance position.
Rick Gordon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Okada manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gordon's best efforts.
Okada wants to get back to full guard.
Gordon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gordon is pressing down on Okada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Okada is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Gordon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Okada sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gordon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gordon is keen to just control but Okada is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Okada is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gordon is tapping! Great win for Okada!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yuki Okada!
Yuki Okada seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ENIGMA 256 Remington v Serrano
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Gordon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Doyle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gordon misses with a takedown
and Doyle counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Ryan Gordon has been cut.
Gordon fails with the takedown
enabling Doyle to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Doyle to counter with a crisp jab.
Gordon tries to move into range but Doyle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gordon with a poor takedown
and Doyle scores with a counter punch that sends Gordon to the canvas! Doyle smells blood - he's punishing Gordon with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Gordon has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giovani Doyle!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Giovani Doyle waved his t-shirt featuring BANZAI NUTRITION's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: ENIGMA Fight Night New York
Date: May 09, 2025

#R1#
Malinowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Malinowski is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Malinowski's guard.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones stops Malinowski from standing up. #SUB#
Malinowski is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Jones has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Malinowski taps out instantly and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Greg Jones!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2025

#R1##TD#
Copper throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gonzales was covering up waiting for the punch and Copper finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Copper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Copper works over Gonzales with some ground and pound from guard.
Copper stands up over Gonzales, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gonzales is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales tries to strike from the bottom.
Copper 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.
Copper landing some decent shots from guard. #T1##SUB2#
Gonzales throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gonzales striking off his back but it's not causing Copper any problems.
Copper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gonzales looking to control.
Gonzales is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Copper with a nice head shot there.
We've been hearing good reports from Copper's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Copper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gonzales's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Copper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Copper postures up and lands a big shot to Gonzales's brow. #ROC#Gonzales is rocked!#T2#
Copper lands a couple of digs.
Gonzales is still in real trouble! Can Copper finish him?
Copper cracks Gonzales with a solid left hand.
Copper arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gonzales's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Beaux Copper!

Event: Just some fights 23
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Catawanee scores with a jab to the body.
Catawanee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Catawanee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giles.
Giles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Catawanee moves away.
A combination from Giles does no damage.
Giles blocks a head kick by Catawanee.
Catawanee throws a hook but Giles avoids it easily.
Giles fails with a takedown attempt.
Catawanee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giles missing with a left hand there. Catawanee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Giles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Catawanee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Giles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Catawanee was well out of range. Poor timing from Giles.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Catawanee.
Catawanee throws a big shot that misses.
Catawanee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Catawanee lands a glancing blow to the side of Giles's head.
Giles throws a body shot but no joy.
Giles takes a swing at Catawanee's ribcage but misses.
Giles seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Giles misses with a left hand
and Catawanee counters with a lovely shot to the body.#KD2#
Catawanee lands a big uppercut and Giles crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Giles looks OK. Catawanee waves Giles back to his feet!#ROC2#Giles is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Catawanee lands a body shot.
Oh Giles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Giles is breathing heavily.
Giles is holding his hands too far apart here. Catawanee throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Giles is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chayton Catawanee!

Event: ENIGMA 250
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1##TD#
Jack gets the takedown into side control.
Jones is trying to control Jack's posture but Jack avoids it.
Jack just content to control the position. #SUB#
Jack is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jack keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.#SUB#
Jack drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Jack off! Jack jumps back into Jones's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jack trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones keeping full guard, as Jack tries to pass.
Jack postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jack has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jack throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Jones has his foot on Jack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jack works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jack postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jack is one step ahead there.
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jack landing with the ground and pound.
Jack throwing strikes but missing.
Jack looking to pass the guard.
Jack lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Jack is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jack with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones controls Jack momentarily but Jack frees himself.
Jones pulls Jack in close to his closed guard and prevents Jack from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jack might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Jack from controlling successfully.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Jack from controlling successfully.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones is pulling down on Jack's head. It's preventing any offense from Jack, at least for the moment.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Jack wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones has control of Jack's left arm, preventing Jack from doing any damage.
Jack lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Jack drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Jack off! Jack jumps back into Jones's guard.
Jones wants to hit a sweep here but Jack passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there!
Jones tries to hold on but Jack pushes him away. #SUB#
Jack is working for a guillotine from mount but Jones frees his head quite easily.
Jones is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Jones is in a horrible position here. Jack smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jack lands a big elbow - Jones is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Jones is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Billy Jack!

Event: ENIGMA 248
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Gordon has closed the distance and engaged Shultz in a clinch. #TD2#
Gordon drags the fight down to the ground.
Gordon is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gordon looking for a guillotine here but Shultz defends easily.
Gordon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shultz defends well.
Gordon pulls Shultz in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shultz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Gordon has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Shultz should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gordon has tightened it up now! Shultz should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ryan Gordon!

Event: ENIGMA 247
Date: Mar 09, 2025

#R1#
Baranka cracks a nice hook into Gordon's ribs.
Baranka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gordon's sensitive parts.
Baranka feints and then cracks Gordon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gordon down.
Gordon needs to keep his hands up - Baranka had a free shot at his head there.
Baranka is looking to slow Gordon down with leg kicks.
Gordon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baranka can pounce on him.
Baranka connects with an inside leg kick.
Gordon 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.
Gordon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Baranka lands with a hook. Gordon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baranka misses the shot to the body.
Gordon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baranka can pounce on him.
Baranka scores with a hook.
Gordon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gordon is looking to counter the offense by Baranka and move into the clinch.#T1#
Baranka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Baranka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gordon on the side of the head.
A combination from Baranka does no damage.
Gordon is looking to counter the offense by Baranka and move into the clinch.
Baranka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baranka connects with a looping right hand.
Gordon on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Gordon is rocked!#KD2#
Baranka sends Gordon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Baranka is motioning to the referee to let Gordon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baranka lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruno Baranka!

Event: Just some fights 17
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Giles forces Cassidy back against the cage and clinches.
Giles swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassidy blocks an uppercut.
Cassidy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Giles backwards.
Giles misses with a punch to the body.
Giles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Giles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Giles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cassidy jumps guard but Giles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Giles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Giles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Giles struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassidy controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giles can't find room to land a body shot as Cassidy controls the action.
Giles misses with a body punch.
Giles misses with a punch to the body.
Giles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Giles throws a head punch that misses.
Cassidy blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Giles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cassidy's elbow.
Cassidy tries to pull guard but Giles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Giles. #CUT2#It looks like Butch Cassidy has been cut.
Cassidy lands with a right to the head.
Giles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cassidy prevents it.
Giles tries to work over Cassidy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Giles fails to land.
Giles misses with a punch to the body.
Cassidy stalling in the clinch but Giles improves position.
Giles tries to work over Cassidy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cassidy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Cassidy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Giles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Giles has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Giles swats away the attempt to clinch by Cassidy.#T2#
Cassidy ducks under a wild hook from Giles.
Nice straight punches there by Giles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Giles.
We've been told by Cassidy's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Giles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Giles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cassidy scores with a one two! Giles had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassidy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Giles misses the jab.
Cassidy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassidy ducks under a wild hook from Giles.
Giles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cassidy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cassidy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cassidy slips a straight right by Giles.
Cassidy avoids the body shot from Giles. #T3#
Giles moves out of range of the body kick from Cassidy.
Giles throws a body shot but no joy.
Giles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassidy was well out of range. Poor timing from Giles.
Cassidy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Giles throws a shot from downtown. Cassidy moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Giles misses.
That kick from Cassidy tenderised Giles's leg. Giles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Giles punishes Cassidy's body with a nice straight punch.
Cassidy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giles misses with a jab to the body
and Cassidy counters with a three punch combo that has Giles backing up. Giles nods at Cassidy to acknowledge the strikes.
Cassidy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cassidy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Giles is fending him off so far but Cassidy persists. Nope, Giles circles away and we're back to standing.
Cassidy fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Giles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cassidy is fending him off so far but Giles persists. Nope, Cassidy circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Cassidy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Giles moves in looking to clinch but Cassidy pushes him off.
Cassidy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Giles sprawls well. Giles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cassidy gets slowly back to his feet.
Giles throws a hook but Cassidy blocks it.
Nice takedown defense from Giles. No joy for Cassidy on that attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Cassidy as Giles shoots in.
Giles just misses with a punch to the body.
Giles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cassidy avoids it really well and circles away.
Cassidy is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leland Giles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Butch Cassidy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Giles on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Giles rushes Cassidy and presses him up against the cage.
Giles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Giles swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Giles throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassidy.
Giles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Giles misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giles tries to work over Cassidy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cassidy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Giles throws an elbow that misses.
Cassidy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Giles lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Giles misses with some punches.
Cassidy blocks an uppercut.
Giles misses with a body punch.
Cassidy stalling in the clinch but Giles improves position.
Giles can't get the takedown.
Cassidy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Giles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cassidy.
Giles lands a left hand.
Giles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Giles throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassidy.
Cassidy dodges an elbow strike from Giles.
Giles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Giles avoiding damage.
Giles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Giles misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Cassidy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Giles tries to throw a body punch but Cassidy avoids it by throwing Giles back against the cage.
Cassidy is trying to pull guard but Giles has him pressed against the cage.
Giles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cassidy backwards.
Giles can't find room to land a body shot as Cassidy controls the action.
Giles struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassidy controls his hands.
Giles throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassidy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Giles.
Cassidy is trying to pull guard but Giles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Cassidy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Giles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giles throws a head punch that misses.
Giles swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giles misses with the head strike.
Giles misses with a body punch. #T3#
Giles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Giles misses with a punch to the body.
Giles digs a right hand underneath Cassidy's ribcage. Cassidy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Giles misses with a body punch.
Giles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Giles lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Giles lands a body shot.
Giles can't find room to land a body shot as Cassidy controls the action.
Giles working aggressively here.
Giles misses with a punch to the body.
Giles can't find room to land a body shot as Cassidy controls the action.
Giles tries to work over Cassidy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cassidy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hand to the body from Giles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Giles swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Giles lands a body punch.
Giles throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Giles gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Giles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cassidy taking some punishment here, with Giles in his half guard.
Giles slips a nice elbow through Cassidy's hands, connecting with Cassidy's forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giles working the head and body with strikes.
Giles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Giles winds up and cracks Cassidy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Giles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cassidy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Giles scores with a couple of nice shots.
Giles 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.
Giles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cassidy taking some punishment here, with Giles in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leland Giles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Butch Cassidy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Giles misses with a body punch
and Cassidy counters with a series of strikes. Giles will be more careful next time no doubt.
Butch Cassidy is winning the standup battle so far.
Cassidy ducks under a wild hook from Giles.
Cassidy throws a big counter combination but Giles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Cassidy misses #TD2#
and Giles counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cassidy won't be happy with that.
Giles landing a few strikes.
Giles in side control lands a decent elbow.
Giles throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cassidy taking a bit of punishment here - Giles scoring with strikes.
Giles working the ground and pound. #ROC2#Cassidy is rocked!
Cassidy is pushing Giles's head away, looking to escape. Giles manages to hold on to the position though.
Oh Cassidy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giles lands an elbow.
Giles in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Cassidy looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Giles turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leland Giles!
A relieved looking Leland Giles 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: RFL - Stack Shot
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Lambe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Lambe with a jab.
Lambe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lambe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Lambe's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Jones falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Lambe!

Event: Just some fights 8
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
TheNineteenth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Giles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Giles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth misses with a hook. Giles ducked under it nicely.
Giles avoids the body shot from TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth misses with an uppercut. Giles saw that one coming.
A punch combination from TheNineteenth misses.
Giles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth throws a poor cross that misses
and Giles counters with a nice body shot.
Giles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from TheNineteenth misses.
Giles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from TheNineteenth.
An attempted straight right counter from Giles misses the target.
Giles connects with a body shot.
TheNineteenth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
TheNineteenth misses the jab.#T1#
Giles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from TheNineteenth.
An attempted straight right counter from Giles misses the target.
TheNineteenth takes a swing at Giles's ribcage but misses.
TheNineteenth staying out of range there.
Giles throws a body shot but no joy.
TheNineteenth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
TheNineteenth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Giles.
Giles throws a jab but it's blocked by TheNineteenth.
Giles throws a jab but it's blocked by TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth lands a nice shot to the body.
TheNineteenth looks to score with a jab to the body but Giles is just out of range.
TheNineteenth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Giles.
Giles is really struggling to find his range with his punches. TheNineteenth's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
TheNineteenth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Giles circles away quickly and effectively.
Giles with a hook.#T2##TD#
Giles shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Giles was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
TheNineteenth dodges the ground and pound from Giles.
TheNineteenth wants to get back to his feet.
TheNineteenth taking punishment in the form of punches.
Giles connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused TheNineteenth some visible discomfort.
TheNineteenth avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Giles.
Giles with the ground and pound but TheNineteenth regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Giles working the head and body with strikes.
TheNineteenth is trying to stand back up but Giles is controlling him
Giles looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Giles looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TheNineteenth is trying to stand up here but Giles is controlling him well.
Giles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. TheNineteenth defending well though. #T3#
TheNineteenth pushes Giles off looking to stand but Giles dives back in and keeps control.
Giles 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.
Giles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Giles thows a huge punch but TheNineteenth dodges it nicely.
Giles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed TheNineteenth's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giles with the ground and pound but TheNineteenth uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Giles throws a big elbow that misses.
Giles stands up over TheNineteenth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Giles keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of TheNineteenth's head.
Giles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Giles's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
TheNineteenth wants to stand but Giles is controlling the position.
Giles with a nice head shot there.
We've been hearing good reports from Giles's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
TheNineteenth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Giles's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
TheNineteenth wants to stand and escape but Giles is having none of it. #T4#
TheNineteenth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Giles throws a big elbow that misses.
TheNineteenth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Giles trying to control but TheNineteenth is working from the bottom.
Giles connects with a couple of short punches.
TheNineteenth is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Giles is controlling him.
TheNineteenth is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Giles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. TheNineteenth is keeping the position for now.
TheNineteenth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
TheNineteenth wants to get back to his feet but Giles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Giles looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leland Giles dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Giles avoids the body shot from TheNineteenth.
Giles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from TheNineteenth.
Giles is looking to counter punch.
Giles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Giles there as he acknowledges the shot.
TheNineteenth blocks a jab.
TheNineteenth missing with a left hand there. Giles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Giles slips under a jab from TheNineteenth.
As TheNineteenth tries to get set, Giles tries to push him back and clinch up but TheNineteenth manages to avoid the attempt.
TheNineteenth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Giles slips a straight right by TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Giles.
TheNineteenth throws a lazy right hand but Giles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheNineteenth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Giles moves away from the strike by TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth punishes Giles's body with a nice straight punch.
TheNineteenth pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Giles misses with a jab to the body
and TheNineteenth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Giles throws a body shot but no joy.
TheNineteenth throws a jab but it's blocked by Giles.
TheNineteenth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Giles wants to clinch up but TheNineteenth keeps it at a distance.
Giles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Giles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Giles moves away from the strike by TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth throws a lazy uppercut
and Giles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Giles misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from TheNineteenth! But no joy.
TheNineteenth punishes Giles's body with a nice straight punch.
TheNineteenth throws the left hand but Giles avoids the punch easily.
TheNineteenth thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from TheNineteenth finds it's target.#T2#
Giles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giles misses with a looping right.
TheNineteenth throws out a loose jab but Giles uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Giles misses its target.
TheNineteenth looks to throw the jab but Giles is out of range.
A big left from TheNineteenth misses.
TheNineteenth lands a slapping body shot.
TheNineteenth throws a lazy uppercut
and Giles counters with a nice body shot.
TheNineteenth throws a good cross that connects.
Giles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Giles is looking to wear down TheNineteenth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
TheNineteenth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Giles.
A quick step to the side and Giles tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
TheNineteenth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Giles.#TD#
Giles drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Giles grinds an elbow into TheNineteenth's temple.
TheNineteenth is trying to buck Giles off.
Giles wants to lay and pray for a moment but TheNineteenth keeps working.
Giles lands a few punches from side control.
Giles scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at TheNineteenth to see if he's OK.
Giles connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused TheNineteenth some visible discomfort. #ROC#TheNineteenth is rocked!
TheNineteenth is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Giles has just dragged him back down to the mat.
TheNineteenth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Giles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
TheNineteenth taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB#
Giles is trying to get an arm triangle but TheNineteenth is defending well.
TheNineteenth takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
TheNineteenth is still in real trouble! Can Giles finish him?#SUB#
Giles goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, TheNineteenth has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Giles but great work by TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth seems to have recovered his senses.
Leland Giles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
TheNineteenth wants to stand but Giles is controlling his arm.#SU2#
TheNineteenth decides to stand back up. #CL#
Giles takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giles can't find room to land a body shot as TheNineteenth controls the action.
Giles misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Giles.
TheNineteenth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Giles misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Giles scores with a nice short uppercut.
TheNineteenth is trying to break the clinch but Giles has him pressed against the cage.
TheNineteenth has had enough of the clinch but Giles keeps him there for the moment.
TheNineteenth tries to circle away but Giles has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

RollBack TheNineteenth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Giles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Giles moves in looking to clinch but TheNineteenth pushes him off.
Giles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. TheNineteenth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
TheNineteenth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Giles. Giles circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Giles moves away from the strike by TheNineteenth.
Giles slips a jab from TheNineteenth.
Giles was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
TheNineteenth lands with a good body shot.
No joy there for Giles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
TheNineteenth throws a hook but Giles blocks it.
Giles moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Giles forces TheNineteenth back against the cage and clinches.
Giles lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
TheNineteenth has had enough of the clinch but Giles keeps him there for the moment.
Giles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Giles tries a body shot but TheNineteenth blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by TheNineteenth. #T1#
TheNineteenth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Giles working aggressively here.
TheNineteenth has had enough of the clinch but Giles keeps him there for the moment.
Giles misses with a body punch. #BC2#
TheNineteenth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Giles punishes TheNineteenth's body with a nice straight punch.
RollBack TheNineteenth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Giles moves away from the strike by TheNineteenth.
Giles takes a swing at TheNineteenth's ribcage but misses.
TheNineteenth avoids the body shot from Giles.
TheNineteenth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Giles misses the target.
Giles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Giles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on TheNineteenth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Giles throws out a loose jab but TheNineteenth uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
TheNineteenth throws an overhand right that lands on Giles's shoulder, as Giles tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Giles pushes TheNineteenth up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
TheNineteenth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Giles throws out a loose jab but TheNineteenth uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Giles misses its intended target. #CL#
Giles has closed the distance and engaged TheNineteenth in a clinch.
Giles misses with a punch on the inside.
Giles can't find room to land a body shot as TheNineteenth controls the action.
Giles misses with a hook to the ribs.
TheNineteenth is trying to push Giles away but Giles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Giles is trying to drag TheNineteenth to the mat but TheNineteenth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
TheNineteenth manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TheNineteenth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Giles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
TheNineteenth throws out a counter right but Giles avoids it with no problem.
Giles on the wrong end of a nice hook.
TheNineteenth works the jab nicely.
Giles scores with a body shot.
TheNineteenth misses with a wild combination.
Giles slips under a jab.
Giles misses with an uppercut. TheNineteenth saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from TheNineteenth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
TheNineteenth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Giles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Giles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab lands there for Giles.#T4#
TheNineteenth missing with a left hand there. Giles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Giles tries to close the distance and clinch but TheNineteenth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Giles looks to land a right hand but TheNineteenth moved out of range.
TheNineteenth with a jab.
TheNineteenth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Giles at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TheNineteenth connects with a nice looking jab.
TheNineteenth throws a looping overhand right but Giles ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Giles closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming TheNineteenth to the mat! TheNineteenth manages to get full guard.
Giles throws a big elbow that misses.
Giles is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Giles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Giles is working TheNineteenth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
TheNineteenth wants to get back to his feet but Giles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... RollBack TheNineteenth!
A relieved looking RollBack TheNineteenth 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: RFL - Terror in the Tundra
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Gordon misses with a takedown
and Kraft counters with a three punch combo that has Gordon backing up. Gordon nods at Kraft to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Gordon moves into range and clinches up with Kraft.#TD2#
Gordon manages to pull guard.
Kraft throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gordon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kraft avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gordon is pulling down on Kraft's head. It's preventing any offense from Kraft, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gordon is on top in guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gordon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kraft looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gordon has picked Kraft up and slammed him! Kraft can't keep hold of the triangle and Gordon manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Gordon wants to control but Kraft is keeping him busy.
Kraft is looking for a sweep.
Gordon trying to control the action but Kraft is working from the bottom.
Kraft tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Kraft is trying to work for a sweep but Gordon has mounted him!
Gordon prevents Kraft from getting the reversal.
Gordon controlling the position easily from mount.
Kraft is looking to improve his position but Gordon isn't that keen on the idea.#T2##SUB2#
Gordon working for a submission but Kraft is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gordon prevents Kraft from getting the reversal.
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraft is desperately trying to improve his position but Gordon has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon takes Kraft's back.
Kraft is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T3#
Gordon struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Kraft right now.
Kraft turns into Gordon and is now in his guard.
We've been informed that Gordon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraft accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kraft manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kraft thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gordon advances position into side control!
Gordon controlling the position.
Kraft regains half guard.
Kraft wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well. #T4#
Gordon wants to pass to mount but Kraft is defending the position.
Gordon passes to full mount!
Gordon controlling his opponent.
Kraft working to try and regain half guard.
Kraft swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraft tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kraft is looking to escape.
Kraft slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gordon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kraft does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Gordon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kraft attempts a counter takedown but Gordon avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Kraft drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gordon keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kraft is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gordon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kraft postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kraft throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Kraft avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Gordon working a defensive guard here.
Ryan Gordon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kraft keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gordon's head.#SUB2#
Gordon looking for a guillotine here but Kraft defends easily.
Kraft stopping the sweep attempt from Gordon.#SUB#
Kraft is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gordon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gordon has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kraft wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Kraft keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Kraft looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gordon has picked Kraft up and slammed him! Kraft can't keep hold of the triangle and Gordon manages to pass to side control!
The referee asks Gordon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gordon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gordon trying to control the action but Kraft is working from the bottom.
Gordon staying calm.#SUB2#
Gordon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kraft is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gordon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kraft tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.#T3#
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Kraft defending well.
Gordon prevents Kraft from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gordon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kraft is just riding it out for now. Gordon eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gordon wants to work for an arm triangle but Kraft is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gordon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gordon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gordon is still trying to improve position.
Kraft flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kraft tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Kraft has a hand on Gordon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gordon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gordon controlling the pace for now.
Kraft keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kraft gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kraft looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Kraft is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryan Gordon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Kraft bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Kraft tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gordon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kraft's best efforts.#SUB#
Kraft is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kraft prevents Gordon from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraft is thwarting Gordon's attempts to control the position.
Gordon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kraft's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kraft's back!#T1##SUB2#
Gordon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gordon trying to control.
Gordon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gordon has the hooks in. Kraft is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kraft is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon has good solid back control here.
Kraft prevents Gordon from getting a body triangle.
Kraft can't escape the position. #T2#
Kraft tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gordon is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gordon tries to control but Kraft wriggling away.
Gordon controlling the position easily from mount.
Gordon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gordon looking to control but Kraft is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kraft is desperately trying to improve his position but Gordon has a good base and remains in mount.
Gordon trying to control but Kraft is having none of it.
Kraft is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Kraft manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gordon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kraft knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gordon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gordon looking to control but Kraft is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kraft regains half guard.
Kraft tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kraft looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gordon wants to work for an arm triangle but Kraft is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
Kraft wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kraft is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Kraft looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kraft tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Gordon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gordon is trying to control. Kraft wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Gordon.
I've got Gordon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Gordon!

Event: RFL - Get Cracking
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Baranka. That snapped Gordon's head back.
Baranka throws a shot to the body.
Baranka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gordon walks into a stiff left hand from Baranka.
Baranka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gordon on the side of the head.
Baranka's corner calls for a 1-2. Baranka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gordon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baranka.
Baranka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baranka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baranka dips to his left and cracks Gordon with an uppercut!
Baranka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Baranka scores with a leg kick.
Baranka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Baranka.
A good leg kick by Baranka.
Bruno Baranka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Baranka!
Baranka cracks Gordon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baranka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baranka connects with a solid leg kick.
Baranka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Baranka.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Baranka finds it's way through Gordon's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Baranka.
Gordon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baranka scores with a hook.
Baranka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice jab there from Baranka. #ROC2#Gordon is rocked!
Baranka with a nice cross.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack! Baranka lands a heavy head kick that drops Gordon. The ref tackles Baranka to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Gordon was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Bruno Baranka!

Event: DMMA 380
Date: Dec 15, 2024

#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Machine finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Machine tries to clinch there but Giles circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machine.
Machine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Machine thuds his right hand into Giles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD#
Machine lands a big uppercut and Giles crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Giles looks OK. Machine waves Giles back to his feet!#ROC#Giles is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giles gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Machine points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Giles wakes up just in time to hear Machine thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

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

Event: DMMA 369 x
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Ducreux has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Giles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Giles finds it's way through Ducreux's defenses.
Ducreux throws a head kick but Giles moves out of range.
Giles drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ducreux sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Ducreux clinches up against the cage.
Giles tries to throw a body punch but Ducreux avoids it by throwing Giles back against the cage.
Giles lands with a left to the head.
Giles pushes Ducreux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Giles working aggressively here.
Ducreux trying to land knees to the body.
Giles misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ducreux prevents a body shot from Giles.
Giles misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Ducreux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ducreux staying out of range there.
Ducreux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Giles sprawls well. Giles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ducreux gets slowly back to his feet.
Giles tries to counter with a takedown but Ducreux is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Ducreux fails with a takedown attempt.
Leland Giles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Ducreux.#CL2#
Giles tries to keep at a distance but Ducreux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Giles can't find room to land a body shot as Ducreux controls the action.
Ducreux blocks an uppercut.
Giles misses with a punch on the inside.
Giles tries to work over Ducreux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Ducreux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leland Giles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Giles. Ducreux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ducreux with the counter takedown but Giles avoids it easily.
Ducreux misses with a two punch combination. #T2##CL2#
Ducreux moves into the clinch.
Giles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Giles misses with a body punch.
Giles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ducreux prevents a body shot from Giles.
Ducreux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Giles prevents it.
Giles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Giles has a couple of punches blocked by Ducreux.
Giles misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Giles fails to land.
Ducreux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Giles smiles and moves away.
Ducreux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Giles swivels and escapes.
Giles throws a jab when Ducreux was well out of range.
Ducreux shoots for a double leg takedown but Giles sprawls well. He's pushed Ducreux's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ducreux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Giles tries to avoid it but Ducreux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Giles to the ground. Giles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Giles looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ducreux looks to land a combination but Giles avoids it well.
It looked like Giles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Giles misses with a hook. Ducreux ducked under it nicely.
Ducreux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Giles is fending him off so far but Ducreux persists. Nope, Giles circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Giles misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Giles misses the target.
Jab by Giles.
Giles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Giles wants it to stay on the feet.
Giles throws out a loose jab but Ducreux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giles throws a shot from downtown. Ducreux moves away and avoids it.
Ducreux wants to counter the offense by Giles and move into the clinch position.
Ducreux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ducreux.
Ducreux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Giles.
Giles misses with a wild body shot.
Ducreux with the counter takedown but Giles avoids it easily.
A left lands for Giles.#T4#
Ducreux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giles.
A jab lands there for Ducreux.
Giles avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Ducreux moves into the clinch successfully.
Giles swings wildly with an uppercut but Ducreux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Giles fails to land.
Giles misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Ducreux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ducreux tries to clinch there but Giles circles away.
Giles throws a jab but it's blocked by Ducreux.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ducreux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Giles was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ducreux.
Ducreux fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leland Giles dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Giles misses with a body shot.
Ducreux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Giles misses.
Giles slips under a jab.
Leland Giles is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Giles gets the takedown into side control.
Ducreux taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB#
Giles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Giles 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.
Ducreux takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ducreux can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Giles are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Giles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ducreux can do to turn this around?
Giles connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ducreux some visible discomfort. #CUT#It looks like Joseph Ducreux has been cut.
Ducreux has one of Giles's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T1#
Giles lands an elbow.
Ducreux is looking for a sweep.
Ducreux is working to avoid the ground and pound but Giles connects with a decent elbow.
Giles cracks Ducreux with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Giles working the body and head with strikes.
Giles is working Ducreux over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ducreux takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ducreux misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Ducreux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Giles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Giles trying to control the position but Ducreux is working away.
Giles is chipping away with strikes. #CUT#That has opened up Joseph Ducreux's cut even more.
Ducreux takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ducreux tries to buck Giles off but Giles is having none of it.
Leland Giles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Giles in side control lands a decent elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ducreux can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giles working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Ducreux wants to control but Giles postures up.
Giles is putting a hurting on Ducreux here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#Ducreux is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Joseph Ducreux's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leland Giles!
Leland Giles thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 362 Perdersoli v Olcinius
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1#
Giles scores with a hook to the body. Kopecki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Giles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Giles seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kopecki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kopecki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Giles was well out of range. Poor timing from Kopecki.
Kopecki staying out of range there.
Giles throws an overhand right that lands on Kopecki's shoulder, as Kopecki tries to avoid the shot.
Giles checks a low kick from Kopecki.
A big right from Kopecki misses.
Giles is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Giles moves out of range of the strikes.
Kopecki throws a head kick but Giles moves out of range.
Kopecki scores with a jab to the body.
Andy Kopecki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kopecki scores with a leg kick.
Giles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kopecki scores with a jab. Giles acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kopecki with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giles throws a hook to the side of Kopecki's head but Kopecki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Giles misses its intended target.
Kopecki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Giles moves out of range as Kopecki strikes.#T1#
Kopecki misses with an uppercut.
Kopecki blocks a jab.
Giles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Kopecki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Giles dodges the punch combination from Kopecki.
Some wild striking there from Kopecki.
It looked like Giles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Giles misses with a hook. Kopecki ducked under it nicely.
A lazy left from Kopecki finds it's target.
Kopecki throws a leg kick but Giles sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kopecki!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kopecki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Giles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Giles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kopecki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kopecki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Giles.
Kopecki connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Giles throws a jab when Kopecki was well out of range.
Kopecki slips a jab and a cross from Giles.
Kopecki misses with a looping left.
Kopecki lands a nice shot to the body.
Kopecki with a jab.
Kopecki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Giles swings for the body but Kopecki moves out of range.
Kopecki with a nice calf kick.
Giles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kopecki is looking to chop away at Giles's legs.
Giles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kopecki throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Giles misses the target.
Kopecki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Giles throws a combination that misses
and Kopecki counters with a good, hard body kick but Giles shrugs it off.
Kopecki misses with a hook.#T3#
Giles walks into a jab.
Kopecki cracks a nice hook into Giles's ribs.
Kopecki throws a jab when Giles was well out of range.
Giles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kopecki.
Giles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kopecki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kopecki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Giles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kopecki.
Andy Kopecki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kopecki just misses with a punch to the body.
Kopecki misses with an uppercut.
Kopecki slips a jab from Giles.
Kopecki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Giles wants to clinch.
Kopecki throws out a counter right but Giles avoids it with no problem.
Giles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kopecki moves away.#T4#
Giles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kopecki was well out of range. Poor timing from Giles.
Kopecki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kopecki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Giles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Giles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Giles needs to keep his hands up - Kopecki had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Giles blocks a head kick by Kopecki.
Giles misses with a hook. Kopecki ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from Kopecki.
Kopecki looks to score with a jab to the body but Giles is just out of range.
Giles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kopecki.
Giles misses with a straight right.
Kopecki lands a glancing blow to the side of Giles's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Giles slips a jab and a cross from Kopecki.
Kopecki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Giles had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Giles chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kopecki can pounce on him.
Giles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kopecki's waist but Kopecki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Giles off to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Kopecki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kopecki misses with a body shot.
Kopecki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kopecki scores with a shot to the body.
Kopecki misses with a lunging right hand
and Giles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kopecki throws a series of punches but Giles avoids them all with ease.
Giles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andy Kopecki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Giles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kopecki.
Giles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kopecki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kopecki staying out of range there.
Kopecki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Giles is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kopecki's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kopecki throws a looping overhand right but Giles ducks down to avoid it.
Giles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Giles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopecki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Giles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kopecki.
Giles throws the left hand but Kopecki avoids the punch easily.
Giles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kopecki moves away.
Giles looks to score with a jab to the body but Kopecki is just out of range.#T1#
Giles scores with a body shot.
Giles slips a jab and a cross from Kopecki.
Giles tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kopecki moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from Kopecki lands.
Giles walks into a stiff left hand from Kopecki.
Giles avoids the body shot from Kopecki.
Kopecki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kopecki lands a head kick. Giles smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC2#Giles is rocked!
Giles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kopecki.
Kopecki connects with a body shot that sends Giles's belly button to the back.
Giles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kopecki takes a swing at Giles's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giles is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Kopecki throws a jab when Giles was well out of range.
Giles throws a hook but Kopecki avoids it easily.
Kopecki throws a hook to the side of Giles's head but Giles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kopecki tries a head kick but it misses.
Giles uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kopecki has time to react.
Giles throws a body punch but Kopecki moves out of range.
Kopecki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Giles.
Giles walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Giles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Giles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Giles throws an off balance right hand
and Kopecki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Giles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kopecki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Giles scrambles back to his feet.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Giles might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Giles walks into a straight right hand from Kopecki.
Kopecki ducks under a wild hook from Giles.
A little jabbing left from Kopecki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kopecki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Kopecki defending well as Giles loads up on a big left hand.
Kopecki looks to land a left hand but Giles moved out of range nicely.
Giles checks a leg kick.
Kopecki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Giles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Giles tries to move into range but Kopecki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Giles missing with a left hand there. Kopecki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Kopecki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Giles misses with a right hand
and Kopecki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kopecki misses with a low kick.
Giles lands with an overhand left.
Giles misses the shot to the body.
Giles looks to score with a jab to the body but Kopecki is just out of range.
Kopecki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kopecki throws an overhand right that lands on Giles's shoulder, as Giles tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Giles was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kopecki.
Kopecki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Giles throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kopecki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Kopecki throws a head kick that misses.
Kopecki ducks under a wild hook from Giles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kopecki stalks Giles and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Giles's face. Giles staggers backwards, shaken.
Kopecki looks to score with a jab to the body but Giles is just out of range.
Giles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kopecki with a nice cross.
Kopecki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Giles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kopecki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Giles moves out of range of the strikes.
Giles misses with a wild body shot.
Kopecki throws a head kick but Giles moves out of range.
Kopecki swings for the body but Giles moves out of range.
Giles misses the shot to the body.
Kopecki looks to land a left hand but Giles moved out of range nicely.
Kopecki throws a leg kick but Giles checks it.
Kopecki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Kopecki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Giles shoots in for a takedown but Kopecki shows good takedown defense.
A nice leg kick from Kopecki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Giles throws a body shot but no joy.
Kopecki flicks out a counter leg kick but Giles steps away.
Giles takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That kick from Kopecki tenderised Giles's leg. Giles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Giles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kopecki.
Kopecki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kopecki throws a head kick that misses.
Giles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Giles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kopecki throws out the jab.
Giles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Giles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kopecki counters with a low kick, right behind Giles 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giles's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Giles duly obliges.
Kopecki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kopecki moves away from the strike by Giles.
Giles throws a body punch but Kopecki moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
A slow jab from Giles misses its intended target.
Giles cracks a nice hook into Kopecki's ribs.
Giles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kopecki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Giles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kopecki, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Kopecki.
Giles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kopecki was well out of range. Poor timing from Giles.
Kopecki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Giles's head backwards.
Kopecki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Kopecki misses the target.
A head kick misses from Kopecki.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kopecki.
Nice shot lands for Kopecki.
Kopecki misses with a hook
and Giles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giles misses with a body shot. #T2#
Kopecki throws a hook but Giles avoids it easily.
Giles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kopecki was well out of range. Poor timing from Giles.
Kopecki connects with a body shot that sends Giles's belly button to the back.
Nice shot lands for Kopecki.
Giles checks a leg kick nicely.
Kopecki throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Giles as he checks the leg kick.
Kopecki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kopecki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Giles misses with a series of wild punches.
Giles throws the left hand but Kopecki avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Giles.
Kopecki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Giles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kopecki.
Kopecki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Nice cross by Giles.
Kopecki misses with an uppercut
and Kopecki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Giles throws a lazy right hand but Kopecki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kopecki.
A telegraphed right hand from Giles misses the target.
Giles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kopecki.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Giles checks a leg kick.
Andy Kopecki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Giles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kopecki throws a big shot that misses.
Giles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kopecki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Giles looks to land a right hand but Kopecki moved out of range.
Giles throws a hook but Kopecki blocks it.
Kopecki misses the shot to the body.
Kopecki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Giles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Kopecki stuns Giles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kopecki throws a leg kick but Giles checks it.
Kopecki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Giles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giles throws a hook but Kopecki blocks it.
Kopecki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Giles checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kopecki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Giles moves away.
Kopecki slips under a jab from Giles.
Giles shoots in for a takedown but Kopecki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kopecki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Giless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Giles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Giles forces Kopecki back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Giles fails to land.
Giles is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Giles lands a left hand.
Leland Giles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Giles misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Kopecki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kopecki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Kopecki!
Our winner, Andy Kopecki, 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.

Event: ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 8
Date: Oct 13, 2024

201 cm
19 yrs
275 lbs

191 cm
19 yrs
235 lbs

Maximus Jr

Rodriguez

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Antonio Maximus Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rick Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Maximus Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Maximus Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus Jr (0) vs (2) Rodriguez
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Maximus Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus Jr (2) vs (2) Rodriguez
Maximus Jr pushes down on Rodriguez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximus Jr wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez is holding on to half guard well.
Maximus Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez is pressing down on Maximus Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maximus Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maximus Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rodriguez is trying to keep Maximus Jr in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Rodriguez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus Jr is one step ahead there.
Maximus Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
Rodriguez has control of Maximus Jr's left arm, preventing Maximus Jr from doing any damage.
Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez, not yet.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Maximus Jr tries to pass.
Maximus Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodriguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Rodriguez 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.
Maximus Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodriguez working a defensive guard here.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Maximus Jr from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez wants to sweep here but Maximus Jr controlling him for the moment.
Rodriguez trying to control the position.
Maximus Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but Maximus Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Maximus Jr tries to pass.
Maximus Jr postures up.
Maximus Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maximus Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Maximus Jr content to stall in guard here.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving. #T5#
Maximus Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Maximus Jr from controlling successfully.
Maximus Jr content to stall in guard here.
Maximus Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Maximus Jr tries to pass.
Rodriguez controlling the position.
Let's hope that Rodriguez 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.#T6#
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but Maximus Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus Jr controls the pace.
Rodriguez looking to control.
Rodriguez has control of Maximus Jr's left arm, preventing Maximus Jr from doing any damage.
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.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Maximus Jr advances to half guard.
Maximus Jr content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Rodriguez trying to get back to full guard but Maximus Jr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus Jr (5) vs (2) Rodriguez
Rodriguez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maximus Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodriguez is trying to escape the mount.
Maximus Jr looking to control but Rodriguez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Maximus Jr controlling his opponent.
Rodriguez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rodriguez tries to lock up and control but Maximus Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maximus Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rodriguez is trying to reverse the position but instead Maximus Jr has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus Jr (8) vs (2) Rodriguez
Maximus Jr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rodriguez is keeping busy.
Rodriguez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Maximus Jr off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T9#
Maximus Jr trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rodriguez doesn't escape.
A lull in the action here.
Rodriguez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr is trying to stick to Rodriguez's back but Rodriguez is turning into Maximus Jr. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maximus Jr's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rodriguez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus Jr (8) vs (4) Rodriguez#T10#
Rodriguez slips nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Rodriguez seems content to control.
Rodriguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maximus Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maximus Jr is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez is trying to control. Maximus Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maximus Jr has his hands clasped together around Rodriguez's back. He's all about the action.
Maximus Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #T11#
Rodriguez content to stall in guard here.
Maximus Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maximus Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus Jr (10) vs (4) Rodriguez
Rodriguez wants to improve his position but Maximus Jr is controlling well. #T12#
Maximus Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriguez keeps working.
Maximus Jr trying to mount his opponent but Rodriguez defends it.
Well, if Maximus Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Rodriguez won't allow Maximus Jr to pass to mount. #T13#
Rodriguez is trying to control but can't.
Maximus Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rodriguez!
Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus Jr (13) vs (4) Rodriguez
Rodriguez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maximus Jr controlling from the full mount.
Rodriguez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maximus Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14#
Maximus Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodriguez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maximus Jr controlling the pace for now.
Rodriguez tries to hold on but Maximus Jr pushes him away.
Rodriguez prevents Maximus Jr from taking his back.
Maximus Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez is working to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez wants to control but Maximus Jr is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Jr takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
An out of breath Antonio Maximus Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 351 Dewitt v Lovanov
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Knuckles misses with a body kick.
Knuckles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Knuckles.
A little feinted left hand from Giles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Giles seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Leland Giles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giles cracks Knuckles with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knuckles swings widly with a right hand
letting Giles counter with a right hand.
Giles 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.
A shot to the body from Giles misses
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab.
Knuckles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knuckles looks to score with a jab to the body but Giles is just out of range.
Knuckles looks to throw the jab but Giles is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Giles darts in and clinches Knuckles up against the cage.
Giles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Knuckles gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Giles misses with some punches.
Giles struggles to land a body shot inside as Knuckles controls his hands.
Knuckles looking to slow down the pace here.
Giles doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Knuckles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Knuckles.
Knuckles prevents a body shot from Giles.
Giles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
Giles is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Giles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Giles struggles to land a body shot inside as Knuckles controls his hands.
Giles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Giles swings wildly with an uppercut but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Knuckles.
Knuckles prevents a body shot from Giles.
Knuckles lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Knuckles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Giles lands with a left to the head.
Giles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Giles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knuckles is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Giles tries a body shot but Knuckles blocks it. #BC2#
Knuckles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobby Knuckles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Giles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knuckles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knuckles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knuckles misses with an uppercut. Giles saw that one coming.
Knuckles motions for Giles to come forward. Knuckles throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from Giles.
Knuckles missing with a left hand there. Giles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Knuckles throws a right and a left that Giles avoids nicely.
Giles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knuckles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Giles throws an off balance right hand
and Giles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Giles throws a lazy right hand but Knuckles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knuckles throws a hook but Giles blocks it.
Knuckles misses with a wild combination.
Jab, jab by Giles - just one landing.
Giles moves forwards but Knuckles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knuckles. Giles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knuckles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Giles.
Knuckles jabs at Giles's body.
Knuckles blocks a jab.#T4#
Giles ducks under a wild hook from Knuckles.
Giles misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Knuckles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Giles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knuckles.
A swing and a miss from Giles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Giles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Knuckles misses with a hook
and Giles counters with a stiff right hand.
Giles digs a good hook to Knuckles's body.
Giles misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Knuckles throws a good cross that connects.
Knuckles thumps Giles with a low kick.
Giles needs to keep his hands up - Knuckles had a free shot at his head there.
Knuckles gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Giles.
Knuckles pivots, looking for a leg kick but Giles is out of range and Knuckles settles back down. #CL#
Giles has closed the distance and engaged Knuckles in a clinch.
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 Leland Giles will probably get the nod.
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#
Knuckles throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Giles misses.
Good work by Giles as he checks the leg kick.
Giles scores with a shot to the body.
Giles lands a right hook to the body.
Bobby Knuckles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Giles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knuckles.
Giles digs a good hook to Knuckles's body.
Knuckles looks to land a right hand but Giles moved out of range.
Knuckles on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Giles scores with a hook to the body. Knuckles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles wants to clinch up but Giles keeps it at a distance.
Knuckles slips a jab from Giles.
Knuckles looks to land a right hand but Giles moved out of range.
Knuckles misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Giles takes a swing at Knuckles's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Giles shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Giles showed some decent athleticism there.
Giles scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Giles working over Knuckles with some ground and pound. Knuckles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Giles scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Giles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Giles looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Giles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Knuckles has hold of Giles's hands but Giles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Knuckles is pressing down on Giles's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Giles is in close to Knuckles's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giles working some strikes from top position.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Knuckles has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Giles is looking to work some ground and pound but Knuckles has wrist control.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Giles throwing strikes but missing.
Knuckles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Giles 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.
Giles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knuckles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Giles scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knuckles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knuckles throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Giles works over Knuckles with some ground and pound from guard.
Giles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Giles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Giles connects with a couple of short punches.
Giles with a nice head shot there.
Giles postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Leland Giles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Giles lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Giles landing some decent shots from guard.
Giles connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#Knuckles is rocked!
Giles keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knuckles's head.
Knuckles is still in real trouble! Can Giles finish him?
Giles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knuckles's head.
Giles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knuckles seems to have recovered his senses.
Giles scoring with some ground and pound.
Giles connects with a couple of short punches.
Knuckles has momentary wrist control but Giles slips an elbow through the middle.
Giles postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Knuckles covers up, he's hurt! Giles keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Giles and the ref steps in to end the fight! Giles can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leland Giles!
A very excited looking Leland Giles 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: DMMA 343: Damage Control
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
Wick throws a right and a left that Giles avoids nicely.
Giles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Giles seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Giles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wick is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wick misses with a hook.
Wick moves away from the strike by Giles.
Wick has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Giles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Wick has knocked Giles down with a huge combo! Wick steps away and waves a wobbly Giles back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Giles is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Leland Giles has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wick misses with a double jab.
Giles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Giles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wick is looking to slow Giles down with leg kicks.
Wick misses with a shot to the body
and Giles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wick. Giles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Giles.
A punch lands to the side of Wick 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wick thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Giles misses with a few strikes there.
Wick staying out of range there.
Wick throws a body punch but Giles moves out of range.
Giles connects with the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Wick misses the target.
Wick lands a head shot.
Giles walks into a stiff left hand from Wick.
Giles swings for the body but Wick moves out of range.
Wick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Decent striking displayed by Wick there.
Oh Giles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wick throws the kick towards the body but Giles avoids it.
Giles seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Giles seems to have got his legs back now.
Wick just misses with a punch to the body.
Giles connects with a body shot.
Wick lands a jab to Giles's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giles throws the left hand but Wick avoids the punch easily.
Wick avoids the body shot from Giles.
Giles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #KD2#
Wick sends Giles crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wick is motioning to the referee to let Giles up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T2#
Wick flashes Giles a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Giles's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Giles crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Wick punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Wick!
John Wick seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 336 Faolin vs Karjalainen
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Giles swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Doback pushes Giles up against the cage in a clinch.
Giles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Giles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doback.
Giles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doback's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
Doback swings wildly with an uppercut but Giles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doback lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Doback softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Giles takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A body shot lands from Doback.
Doback tries to throw a body punch but Giles avoids it by throwing Doback back against the cage.
Giles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Giles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doback is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Doback controlling the action here for a moment.
Giles misses with some punches. #T1#
Giles is working Doback over against the cage.
Doback is leaning against Giles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Doback blocks a body shot from Giles.
Giles can't find room to land a body shot as Doback controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doback.
Giles misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Doback throws a punch but it's blocked by Giles.
Giles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doback blocking some punches.
Giles lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Giles tries a body shot but Doback blocks it.
Giles throws a head punch that misses.
Giles tries to throw a body punch but Doback avoids it by throwing Giles back against the cage.
Giles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Giles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Giles lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Giles looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Giles working aggressively here.
Doback misses with a body punch. #T2#
Giles struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
Giles lands a body shot in the clinch.
Giles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Doback letting Giles take a breather here.
Doback blocks a body shot from Giles.
Doback tries to throw a body punch but Giles avoids it by throwing Doback back against the cage.
Doback tries to work over Giles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Doback.
The referee calls for Giles to work.
Nice body punch from Doback - that landed with a thud.
Doback tries to work over Giles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Giles.
Giles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Doback.
Doback lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Giles backwards. #T3##BC2#
Doback breaks the clinch.
A big left from Giles misses. #CL2#
Doback has taken the fight to the clinch.
Giles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Giles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Doback.
Doback misses with a punch on the inside.
Doback misses with the head strike.
Giles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Giles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Giles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Giles misses with a punch to the body.
Giles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doback misses with some punches.
Giles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Giles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Giles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Giles.
Giles misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doback misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
Giles tries a body shot but Doback blocks it.
Doback blocks a body shot from Giles.
Doback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Giles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doback misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Giles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Doback lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Giles tries to throw a body punch but Doback avoids it by throwing Giles back against the cage.
Giles is working Doback over against the cage.
Good body shot from Giles.
Giles tries to work over Doback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doback blocks a body shot from Giles.
Giles throws a head punch that misses.
Doback is leaning against Giles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
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 Leland Giles 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#
Doback ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doback looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Giles dips to his left and cracks Doback with an uppercut!
Doback moves in looking to clinch but Giles pushes him off.
Giles throws a body punch but Doback moves out of range.
Giles throws a body shot but no joy.
Doback tries to clinch up.
Giles misses the shot to the body.
Doback tries to clinch but Giles is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giles misses with an uppercut. Doback saw that one coming.
Giles misses the shot to the body.
Giles takes a swing at Doback's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Doback on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Doback gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Doback breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Giles scores with a hook.
Giles throws a hook but Doback blocks it.
Giles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doback.
Doback doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Giles misses with a body shot.
Giles moves in looking to clinch but Doback pushes him off.
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Giles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Giles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doback is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Doback, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doback avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Giles misses the jab.
Doback looks to clinch #TD#
so Giles counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Giles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Giles postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Giles keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Doback's head.#T2#
Giles won't allow Doback to sweep him here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giles postures up in Doback's guard and throws a big left but Doback blocks it.
Giles makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Doback is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Giles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doback is keeping the position for now.
Giles throwing strikes but missing.
Giles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Giles throws an elbow that misses. Doback uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Giles's guard. Nice move by Doback!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giles tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Doback wants to control from the top but Giles keeps moving.
Giles has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Doback slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Doback wants to stand but Giles has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #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.
Giles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doback manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Giles is in close to Doback's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Giles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Giles scoring with punches to the head and body.
Giles landing with the ground and pound.
Giles scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Giles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Doback has momentary wrist control but Giles slips an elbow through the middle.
Doback 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leland Giles dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Giles.
Dale Doback has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doback tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Giles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Giles.
Dale Doback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giles looks to land a right hand but Doback moved out of range.
Leland Giles is winning the standup battle so far.
Doback misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Doback has managed to clinch.
Giles tries to work over Doback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Giles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doback prevents a body shot from Giles.
Doback misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Giles has Doback pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Giles pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Doback tumbling to the mat - Giles dives into Doback's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Giles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Giles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Giles with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Giles keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Doback's head.
Doback looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doback trying to keep a closed guard but Giles is proving a slippery customer.
Doback avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Giles working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Giles working some strikes from top position.
Giles scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#Doback is rocked!
Giles postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Doback covers up, he's hurt! Giles keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Giles and the ref steps in to end the fight! Giles can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leland Giles!
During a confident post fight interview, Leland Giles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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