Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Lang vs Vrjalya
Date: May 17, 2025

#R1#
Wojciechowski tries to bum rush Vargas with a series of wild strikes but Vargas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vargas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wojciechowski jabs Vargas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wojciechowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Vargas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vargas enables Wojciechowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vargas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wojciechowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wojciechowski passes Vargas's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Wojciechowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vargas is just riding it out for now. Wojciechowski eventually gives up the hold.
Vargas is staying active underneath Wojciechowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##SUB2#
Wojciechowski seems to be working for a kimura but Vargas defends the submission attempt.
Wojciechowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Wojciechowski 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.
Wojciechowski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wojciechowski controlling his opponent.
Wojciechowski wants to control the pace but Vargas is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Wojciechowski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vargas is surviving well by controlling Wojciechowski's body position as best he can. #T2##SUB2#
Wojciechowski is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Vargas is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edward Wojciechowski!
Our winner, Edward Wojciechowski, 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: SMASH: Mettovaara vs Cabal
Date: May 11, 2025

#R1#
Maverick misses with a two punch combination.
Carp misses with a wild combination.
Maverick throwing a counter right hand but Carp manages to avoid it.
Carp swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maverick.
Maverick misses with a body kick.
A head kick by Maverick misses
and Carp counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick throws a leg kick
letting Carp counter with a right hand.
Carp throws a lazy uppercut
and Maverick counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Carp bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Jab by Maverick.
Maverick seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Maverick throws a body shot but no joy.
Carp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maverick throws a looping overhand right but Carp ducks down to avoid it.
Maverick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carp takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice body kick there by Maverick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maverick.
Nice cross by Maverick.#T2#
Maverick falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carp throws a body shot but no joy.
Maverick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maverick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping body kick lands there for Maverick.
Carp misses with a straight right.
Maverick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carp on the side of the head.
Carp has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maverick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maverick throws a jab but it's blocked by Carp. #T3#
Maverick throws a head kick that misses
and Carp counters with a stiff right hand.
Maverick throws a shot to the body.
Maverick lands a nice looking body kick.
Carp throws a hook to the side of Maverick's head but Maverick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maverick thinks about countering with a body kick.
Maverick scores with the left hand. Carp knows he should have avoided that one.
Maverick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maverick delivers a nice body kick.
Maverick feints and then cracks Carp's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carp down.
Carp slips a jab from Maverick.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Carp.
Carp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maverick was well out of range. Poor timing from Carp.
An attempted straight right counter from Maverick misses the target.
Carp on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Maverick.
Maverick throws a sloppy head kick and Carp moves out of range easily.
Maverick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maverick digs a good body shot into Carp's ribs.
Carp has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carp there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maverick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Maverick dominated that round.
That's time! Maverick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A head kick misses from Maverick.
Maverick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maverick tries to land a body kick
letting Carp counter with a right hand.
Carp throws a body shot but no joy.
Maverick throws a wild body kick that Carp sees coming a mile off.
Maverick connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick swings widly with a right hand
and Carp counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Carp misses the target.
Maverick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maverick throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Maverick throws an off balance right hand
and Carp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maverick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maverick.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses.
Carp throws out a counter right but Maverick avoids it with no problem.
Carp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maverick circles away quickly and effectively.
Maverick throws a counter high kick but Carp was just alert enough to avoid it.
Maverick with a nice calf kick.
Maverick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab, jab by Carp - just one landing.
Maverick moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Maverick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carp tries to bum rush Maverick with a series of wild strikes but Maverick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maverick was well out of range. Poor timing from Carp.
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!
Maverick throws a sloppy head kick and Carp moves out of range easily.
Carp misses with an uppercut.
Maverick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maverick misses with a straight left.
Daniel Maverick is winning the standup battle so far.
Carp misses with a wild body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Carp might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Maverick has got the better of the exchanges.
Carp scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Maverick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maverick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carp stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carp looks to land a left hand but Maverick moved out of range nicely.
Carp swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maverick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carp's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maverick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carp scrambles back to his feet.
Maverick misses with a body kick. #T4#
A big right from Carp misses.
Carp just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMaverick.
Maverick clobbers Carp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carp might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Carp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maverick throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carp misses the body punch
and Maverick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maverick tries to land a body kick
and Carp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carp cracks Maverick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carp digs a good body shot into Maverick's ribs.
Carp throws a jab but it's blocked by Maverick.
Maverick is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Common Carp will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Maverick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maverick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maverick.
Maverick takes one on the button.
Maverick pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carp is out of range and Maverick settles back down.
Carp looks to score with a jab to the body but Maverick is just out of range.
Maverick tried to counter with a leg kick but Carp avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carp.
Maverick slips under a jab from Carp.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Carp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maverick moves away.
Maverick thinks about countering with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Carp as he connects with a hook.
Maverick lands with a nice combination. Carp backs away looking to recover.
Maverick takes a swing at Carp's ribcage but misses.
Maverick lands a nice shot to the body.
Carp throws a poor cross that misses
and Maverick finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Maverick lands a jab.
Carp has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A left lands for Maverick.#T2#
Maverick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maverick.
Maverick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Carp lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carp takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick by Maverick misses
and Carp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maverick lands a big head kick that sends Carp to the canvas! Maverick follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Maverick!
Daniel Maverick spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: WOVA Fight Night: Lit City
Date: May 07, 2025

#R1#
A big left from Spitzarov misses.
Santiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck for Santiago with that takedown attempt.
Spitzarov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
No joy there for Spitzarov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin Spitzarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Spitzarov misses.
Spitzarov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santiago.
Spitzarov misses with a double jab.
Santiago appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Spitzarov misses with a double jab
and Santiago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spitzarov misses with a few strikes there.
Santiago slips a jab and a cross from Spitzarov.
Spitzarov misses with a wild combination.
Santiago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spitzarov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spitzarov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santiago.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spitzarov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santiago. #T1#
Santiago slips a jab and a cross from Spitzarov.
Spitzarov swinging wildly here.
Santiago tries to counter with a takedown but Spitzarov is quick to defend against it.
Spitzarov keeps the fight on the outside.
Spitzarov throws the left hand but Santiago avoids the punch easily.
Santiago throws a head kick but Spitzarov moves out of range.
Spitzarov misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Santiago forces Spitzarov back against the cage and clinches.
Santiago has Spitzarov pressed against the cage, preventing Spitzarov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Spitzarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spitzarov swats away the attempt to clinch by Santiago.
Spitzarov lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Elijah Santiago has been cut.
Spitzarov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spitzarov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spitzarov misses with a two punch combination.
Santiago attempts a counter takedown but Spitzarov avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Santiago is looking to clinch.
Spitzarov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spitzarov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santiago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.
Santiago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spitzarov pinned against the cage. Spitzarov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spitzarov throws out a counter right but Santiago avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Spitzarov.
Santiago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spitzarov swivels and escapes.
Spitzarov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spitzarov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Santiago counters with a series of strikes. Spitzarov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Santiago dodges the punch combination from Spitzarov.
Santiago could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Spitzarov blocks a head kick by Santiago.
Spitzarov throws a series of punches but Santiago avoids them all with ease.
Spitzarov misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Spitzarov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Spitzarov swats away the attempt to clinch by Santiago.
Spitzarov throws a right hand that Santiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Santiago also avoids with ease.
Santiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spitzarov falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Santiago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Spitzarov is trying to break the clinch but Santiago is controlling him.
Spitzarov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santiago has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spitzarov after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Spitzarov breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Spitzarov misses its intended target.
Spitzarov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spitzarov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santiago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spitzarov looks winded!
Spitzarov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Santiago counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some wild striking there from Spitzarov. #T4#
Spitzarov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santiago circles away quickly and effectively.
Santiago appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spitzarov tries to bum rush Santiago with a series of wild strikes but Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santiago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spitzarov pinned against the cage. Spitzarov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Santiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santiago tries to counter with a takedown but Spitzarov is quick to defend against it.
Santiago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spitzarov.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spitzarov misses with a looping right.
Spitzarov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spitzarov misses with the combination.
Spitzarov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santiago.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Spitzarov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elijah Santiago's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
No joy there for Spitzarov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spitzarov leaves Santiago with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spitzarov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spitzarov swinging wildly here.
Santiago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spitzarov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spitzarov tries to bum rush Santiago with a series of wild strikes but Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santiago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spitzarov's waist but Spitzarov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santiago off to one side.
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spitzarov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Santiago manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spitzarov on his heels. He'll look to pass Spitzarov's guard now, I'm sure.
Santiago won't allow Spitzarov to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Spitzarov wriggles free and stands up.
Spitzarov tries to bum rush Santiago with a series of wild strikes but Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spitzarov fails to land with a series of punches.
Spitzarov is breathing heavily.
Santiago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spitzarov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Spitzarov, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Santiago doesn't manage to clinch there - Spitzarov circles away.
Martin Spitzarov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Spitzarov as he checks the leg kick.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spitzarov but Spitzarov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.
Spitzarov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown. Spitzarov tries to sprawl out of it but Santiago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spitzarov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spitzarov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spitzarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spitzarov throws a series of punches but Santiago avoids them all with ease.
Spitzarov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santiago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santiago blocks a jab.
Santiago drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spitzarov sprawls and moves away.
Spitzarov looks to land a right hand but Santiago moved out of range.
Santiago is looking to counter the offense by Spitzarov and move into the clinch.#T2#
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spitzarov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Santiago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santiago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spitzarov throws a lazy right hand but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santiago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Spitzarov. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spitzarov throws a series of punches but Santiago avoids them all with ease.
Santiago appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Spitzarov misses with a few strikes there.
Santiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spitzarov as he jumps to the side.
Spitzarov looks to land a combination but Santiago avoids it well.
Santiago tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Spitzarov manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Spitzarov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santiago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spitzarov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santiago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santiago seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Santiago.
Spitzarov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santiago is looking to clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Spitzarov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Santiago darts in looking for a takedown but Spitzarov gets double underhooks and turns Santiago into the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Spitzarov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Spitzarov tries to break the clinch but Santiago is controlling the position.
Spitzarov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Santiago keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spitzarov's efforts to push away.
Spitzarov tries to break the clinch but Santiago is controlling the position.
Santiago is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spitzarov is defending well.#BC2#
Spitzarov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santiago scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Spitzarov feints a jab promting Santiago to slip. Spitzarov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Santiago slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spitzarov sprawls well. Spitzarov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santiago gets slowly back to his feet.
Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown. Spitzarov tries to sprawl out of it but Santiago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spitzarov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spitzarov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spitzarov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#Elijah Santiago's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santiago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spitzarov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spitzarov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No joy there for Spitzarov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.
Spitzarov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Spitzarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elijah Santiago's cut.
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#
Spitzarov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santiago circles away quickly and effectively.
Spitzarov throws an overhand right that lands on Santiago's shoulder, as Santiago tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Spitzarov does no damage.
Santiago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spitzarov.
Spitzarov keeps the fight on the outside.
Spitzarov looks to land a right hand but Santiago moved out of range.
Spitzarov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santiago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spitzarov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spitzarov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santiago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spitzarov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spitzarov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No luck for Santiago with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Spitzarov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Santiago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Santiago blocks a jab.
Santiago throws the kick towards the body but Spitzarov avoids it.
Spitzarov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santiago wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Santiago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spitzarov's waist but Spitzarov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santiago off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiago moves away from the strike by Spitzarov.
Santiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spitzarov throws out the jab.
Spitzarov throws a hook but Santiago blocks it.
Santiago half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spitzarov swinging wildly here.
Santiago changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Santiago tries to clinch but Spitzarov moves out of range.
Santiago is looking to clinch.
Spitzarov is looking for the big counter here.
Spitzarov misses with a few strikes there.
Spitzarov misses with a series of wild punches.
Santiago changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Santiago shoots in but no luck this time.
Spitzarov misses the jab.#T2#
Santiago is looking to clinch but Spitzarov is avoiding it.
Santiago scores with a one two! Spitzarov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL#
Santiago moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santiago taking a breather.
Spitzarov managing to block the knees to the body from Santiago.
Santiago has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spitzarov after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Spitzarov breaks from the clinch.
Spitzarov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Spitzarov misses with a hook. Santiago ducked under it nicely.
Spitzarov misses with a series of wild punches.
Santiago is looking to counter the offense by Spitzarov and move into the clinch.
Spitzarov throws a combination that misses
and Santiago counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santiago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spitzarov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santiago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spitzarov misses with a few strikes there.
Spitzarov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Santiago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spitzarov's waist but Spitzarov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santiago off to one side.
Santiago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spitzarov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santiago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elijah Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Spitzarov.
Spitzarov misses with a hook
and Santiago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santiago dodges the punch combination from Spitzarov.
Santiago misses with a head kick.
Spitzarov looks to land a left hand but Santiago moved out of range nicely.
Santiago turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spitzarov stuffs the takedown attempt from Santiago. Santiago gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Spitzarov throws a nice looking combination but Santiago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santiago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spitzarov is fending him off so far but Santiago persists. Nope, Spitzarov circles away and we're back to standing.
Santiago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spitzarov.
Martin Spitzarov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spitzarov but Spitzarov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santiago fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spitzarov checks it well.
Spitzarov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santiago slips a straight right by Spitzarov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spitzarov scores with a jab.#CL#
Santiago rushes Spitzarov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Santiago.
Santiago tries to pull guard but Spitzarov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Santiago is trying to stall. #BC2#
Spitzarov breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Spitzarov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spitzarov 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Spitzarov!

Event: WOVA 3: Bloody Britannia
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
A solid body kick from Bates.
Buster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bates manages to avoid it.#KD#
Buster lands a big right hand that sends Bates crashing to the mat! Buster stays standing though and waves Bates back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Carlo Bates has been cut.
Buster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bates walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Buster swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gip Buster!
An out of breath Gip Buster thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WOVA 3: Bloody Britannia
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
No joy there for Stepanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knapp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stepanov.
Stepanov misses with a few strikes there.
Stepanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Knapp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stepanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knapp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanov.
Knapp throwing a counter right hand but Stepanov manages to avoid it.#TD#
Knapp throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stepanov was covering up waiting for the punch and Knapp finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU#
Knapp gets to his feet - Stepanov follows without any prompting.
Knapp ducks under a wild hook from Stepanov.
Knapp really is a fat lump.#T1#
Stepanov misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Knapp looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Knapp throwing strikes from guard but Stepanov blocks nicely.
Knapp controlling from the top position.
Knapp is standing up over Stepanov. Stepanov looks to escape but Knapp dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Stepanov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Knapp taking a breather here.
Knapp trying to control the action but Stepanov is working from the bottom. #T3##SU#
Knapp decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Stepanov misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Knapp shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stepanov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Stepanov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Knapp presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4##BC2#
Stepanov breaks the clinch.
Olag Stepanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Knapp closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Knapp lands in his opponent's guard.
Stepanov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Knapp manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Knapp is looking for a kimura here. #SU#
Knapp stands up from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Olag Stepanov will probably get the nod.
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#
Stepanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knapp.
Stepanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Knapp bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stepanov is trying to buck Knapp off.
Knapp works to advance to full mount. Stepanov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Knapp is working for a guillotine from mount but Stepanov frees his head quite easily.
Knapp postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stepanov looks a forlorn figure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knapp misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T1#
Knapp controlling from the full mount.
Knapp working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Knapp looking to control and managing it successfully. #SU#
Knapp gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Knapp dodges the punch combination from Stepanov.
No joy there for Knapp, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knapp.
Stepanov throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Knapp counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stepanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knapp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knapp wants to pass the guard but Stepanov is keeping the position.#SU#
Stepanov is working an open guard so Knapp takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stepanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stepanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stepanov throws a series of punches but Knapp moves out of range.
Stepanov is breathing heavily.
Knapp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stepanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knapp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Knapp looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stepanov!
Knapp taking a breather here. #T3#
Knapp works to advance to full mount. Stepanov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Knapp looking to finish Stepanov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stepanov!
Knapp lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB#
Knapp is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stepanov is surviving well by controlling Knapp's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Knapp working for a guillotine from mount but Stepanov is in no mood to give up. #T4#
Knapp tries to control but Stepanov wriggling away.
Knapp sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stepanov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Silas Knapp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stepanov tries to buck Knapp off but he can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Silas Knapp dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Stepanov. Those never looked like landing.
Stepanov misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Stepanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Knapp looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Knapp 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.
Knapp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knapp stands and throws Stepanov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stepanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knapp wants to control but Stepanov is keeping him busy. #T1#
Knapp tries to move to mount but Stepanov blocks the move with his legs.
Stepanov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Stepanov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Knapp landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Knapp is working for a guillotine from mount but Stepanov frees his head quite easily. #T2#
Knapp throws some wild stikes that Stepanov manages to avoid easily.
Knapp raining down shots from the mount!
Stepanov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Knapp controlling the pace for now.
Knapp tries to control but Stepanov wriggling away.
Stepanov tries to buck Knapp off but Knapp takes his back! #T3##SUB#
Stepanov showing good submission defense here.
Stepanov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Knapp.
Knapp connects with a big shot to the side of Stepanov's head. #SUB#
Knapp tightening his grip on Stepanov, looking for the choke. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stepanov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Will Knapp go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB#
Knapp working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Knapp is looking for the choke from the back position but Stepanov is controlling his hands well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silas Knapp!

Event: SMASH: Lang vs Jones
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Browning misses with a left hand #TD#
and Thai decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Browning's guard.
Thai forces his way into half guard.
Thai 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.#SUB#
Thai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Browning sees it coming and defends easily.
Thai trying to mount his opponent but Browning defends it.
Browning wants to control but Thai is keeping busy. #SUB#
Thai seems to be working for a kimura but Browning defends the submission attempt.
Thai wants to free his trapped foot but Browning is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browning is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Thai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Thai is trying to work for a kimura but Browning is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Thai is looking for a kimura but Browning is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thai to get the leverage.
Browning tries to get to full guard but Thai has control of the leg.
Thai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Browning! #SUB#
Thai moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Browning has worked his arm free - good work by Browning! #SUB#
Thai is trying to get an arm triangle but Browning is defending well. #SUB#
Thai is trying to get an arm triangle but Browning is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Thai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Browning, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Thai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Browning is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Browning is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Thai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Browning, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Thai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Browning, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB#
Thai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Browning has escaped the position, nice work there.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB#
Thai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Thai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Browning has escaped the position, nice work there.
Browning controls the position for a moment.#SUB#
Thai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Browning tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Thai swings around for an armbar but Browning sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thai's guard.#SUB#
Thai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Browning lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Thai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Browning doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Browning manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Thai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Browning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Browning scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Browning must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Browning scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wille Thai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Browning tries to sprawl but Thai drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Browning makes his way to full guard, as Thai worked for a kimura.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Browning has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Thai tries to free his leg and advance position but Browning is retaining full guard.
Wille Thai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Thai has gone for a leg lock! Browning slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thai's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Thai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Browning doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Browning manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Browning from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Browning from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Thai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Browning defends well.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Browning's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Browning postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Browning working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Thai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Browning defends well.#SUB#
Thai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Browning defends it easily.
Browning's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Thai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Browning can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Thai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Thai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Thai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Browning trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Browning postures up and lands a big shot to Thai's brow. #SUB#
Browning avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Thai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Browning doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Browning manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Browning from controlling successfully.
Thai looking for a sweep. Not yet Thai, not yet. #SUB#
Thai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Browning gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Browning keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thai's head.#T3#
Thai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Thai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Browning dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Browning wants to pass the guard but Thai is keeping the position.
Browning lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Browning is in close to Thai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Browning is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thai being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Thai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Browning doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Browning manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Browning from controlling successfully. #T4#
Browning landing with the ground and pound.
Browning throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thai looking for a sweep. Not yet Thai, not yet. #SUB#
Thai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Browning defends it easily.#SUB#
Thai has his foot on Browning's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Browning works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Browning avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Thai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Browning has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Browning keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wille Thai dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Browning gets a takedown into half guard.
Jerome Browning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Browning got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Browning has managed to get both his arms back between Thai's legs - danger averted.
Browning makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Browning can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Thai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Browning is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browning wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
Browning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thai is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Thai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Browning defends well.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Browning from controlling successfully. #T1#
Browning with a nice head shot there.
Browning scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Thai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Browning not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Browning's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Thai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Browning gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Browning trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Browning advances to half guard.
Browning prevents Thai from improving his position.#SUB2#
Thai is defending against the submission attempts here by Browning. #T2##SUB#
Thai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Thai looking for submissions off his back.
Browning prevents Thai from improving his position.
Browning looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thai with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thai moves into full guard.
Browning works over Thai with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Thai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Browning gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thai has momentary wrist control but Browning slips an elbow through the middle.#T3##SUB#
Thai is looking for a triangle but Browning pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Thai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Browning connects with a couple of short punches.
Browning looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Thai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Browning defends well.
Browning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Thai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Browning doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Browning manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Browning trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Thai working for submissions but it's allowed Browning to get to half guard.
Browning drops an elbow to the side of Thai's head. #T4#
Browning lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Browning prevents Thai from improving his position.
Thai is refusing to be controlled, as Browning sits in half guard.
Browning lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Browning is looking for a kimura but Thai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Browning to get the leverage.
Browning working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Thai looking for submissions off his back.
Browning working the head and body with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Browning comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wille Thai!

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Suraman
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
Hisashi throws out a powerful jab.
Hisashi throws a leg kick which misses Vargas's front leg but catches the back leg as Vargas tries to avoid it.
Hisashi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BKC Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hisashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hisashi missing with a left hand there. Vargas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vargas throws out a counter right but Hisashi avoids it with no problem.
Vargas misses with a right hand
and Hisashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hisashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hisashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Hisashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vargas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Vargas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hisashi throws a looping overhand right but Vargas ducks down to avoid it.
Hisashi scores with the left hand. Vargas knows he should have avoided that one.
Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hisashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Vargas instigates a clinch.
Vargas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vargas blocks a body shot from Hisashi.
Vargas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hisashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas misses with a body punch.
Hisashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hisashi is leaning against Vargas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Vargas tries to work over Hisashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vargas taking a breather.
Vargas has had enough of the clinch but Hisashi keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Vargas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vargas wants to clinch.
Hisashi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vargas defending well as Hisashi loads up on a big left hand.
Vargas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hisashi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vargas misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hisashi counter with a right hand.
Hisashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vargas.
Vargas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hisashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hisashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vargas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Hisashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hisashi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vargas's head backwards.
Vargas just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hisashi counters with a big head kick but Vargas shrugs it off.
Hisashi moves out of range as Vargas strikes.
Hisashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vargas.
Vargas scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Vargas misses its intended target.
Hisashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vargas. Vargas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hisashi scores with a body shot.
Hisashi throws a hook but Vargas blocks it.
Hisashi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Vargas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vargas throws a hook to the side of Hisashi's head but Hisashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hisashi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hisashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Hisashi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vargas's head backwards.#T3#
Vargas misses with a hook. Hisashi ducked under it nicely.
Vargas throws a hook but Hisashi blocks it.
Vargas takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Vargas misses.
Hisashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hisashi tests Vargas's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Hisashi has managed to clinch.
Vargas gets through Hisashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Vargas manages to break the clinch.
Hisashi misses with a wild combination.
Vargas is looking to clinch.
Hisashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vargas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vargas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hisashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hisashi misses with an uppercut. Vargas saw that one coming.#T4#
Good leg kick by Hisashi.
Hisashi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hisashi cracks Vargas with an open hand slap.
Vargas moves out of range as Hisashi strikes.
A good leg kick by Hisashi.
Vargas throws a right hand that Hisashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Hisashi also avoids with ease.
Hisashi tests Vargas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hisashi misses with a head kick.
Hisashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vargas.
Vargas slips a straight right by Hisashi.
Vargas tries to counter with a clinch but Hisashi shakes him off and moves away.
Vargas throws a jab when Hisashi was well out of range.
Hisashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vargas throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hisashi misses with a hook. Vargas ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vargas! But no joy.
Hisashi defending well as Vargas loads up on a big left hand.
Hisashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vargas looks for the body kick but Hisashi saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Hisashi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akahoshi Hisashi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Vargas darts in and clinches Hisashi up against the cage.#BC2#
Vargas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hisashi tests Vargas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vargas ducks under a wild hook from Hisashi.
Hisashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Vargas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hisashi.
Akahoshi Hisashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Hisashi cracks Vargas with a good jab.
Vargas slips a jab from Hisashi.
Vargas moves out of range as Hisashi strikes.
Vargas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hisashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vargas.
A little feinted left hand from Hisashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas lands with a cross.
Hisashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Vargas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Vargas looks to move away, Hisashi throws a big counter combo but Vargas just gets out of the way.#T1#
Vargas throws a looping overhand right but Hisashi ducks down to avoid it.
Hisashi slips a jab from Vargas.
Vargas misses with an uppercut
and Hisashi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vargas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hisashi.
Hisashi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hisashi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vargas's head backwards.
Hisashi stuns Vargas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hisashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hisashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vargas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vargas swings widly with a right hand
and Hisashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hisashi throws a jab when Vargas was well out of range.
Vargas throws a poor cross that misses
and Vargas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vargas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hisashi scores with a hook.
Vargas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#Vargas is rocked!#T2#
Vargas throws a series of punches but Hisashi moves out of range.
Hisashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hisashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hisashi tries to move into range but Vargas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hisashi blocks a head kick by Vargas.
Hisashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Vargas misses with an uppercut
and Hisashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hisashi takes one to the side of the head.
Hisashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vargas.
Vargas misses with a shot to the body
and Hisashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hisashi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vargas is still on wobbly legs! Can Hisashi finish him?
Hisashi drops Vargas with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hisashi follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akahoshi Hisashi!

Event: SMASH: Longabaugh vs Morrison
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Winston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Winston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maverick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Winston thinking.
Winston throws a nice looking combination but Maverick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maverick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Winston misses.
Maverick throws a counter high kick but Winston was just alert enough to avoid it.
Winston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maverick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Dallas Winston has been cut.
Winston swings widly with a right hand
and Maverick counters with a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Maverick.
Dallas Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winston misses with a left hand
letting Maverick counter with a right hand.
Winston throws a looping overhand right but Maverick ducks down to avoid it.
Maverick thinks about countering with a body kick.
Winston throws a right hand that misses
and Maverick counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Winston is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston looks to land a combination. Maverick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Maverick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Winston misses the target.
Winston misses with an uppercut. Maverick saw that one coming.
Winston throws a sloppy body shot
and Maverick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maverick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Winston misses with a left hand
letting Maverick counter with a right hand.
Winston is still on wobbly legs! Can Maverick finish him?
Winston is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Winston seems to have recovered his senses.
Maverick moves out of range as Winston strikes.
It looked like Maverick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maverick throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maverick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Winston lands a lovely overhand right.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick. #T2#
Winston scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Winston - just one landing.
Maverick is looking to land body kicks.
Maverick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Winston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maverick.
It looks like Maverick has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Maverick tries to move into range but Winston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maverick defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand.
Winston loads up on a big right hand but Maverick slips the punch.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Maverick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Winston.
Winston misses with an uppercut. Maverick saw that one coming.
Winston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winston loads up on a big right hand but Maverick slips the punch.
Maverick thinks about countering with a body kick.#T3#
Maverick loads up on a big right hand but Winston slips the punch.
Maverick blocks a jab.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Maverick throws a front kick that sends Winston stumbling back into the cage.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
Maverick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winston.
Maverick throws a hook but Winston avoids it easily.
Maverick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston.
A swing and a miss from Winston.
Winston misses with a combination
and Maverick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Winston thinking. #T4#
Winston throws a nice looking combination but Maverick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maverick misses with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Winston - just one landing.
Maverick defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand.
Winston misses with a hook
and Maverick counters with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maverick. That's going to slow Winston down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maverick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maverick lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#That has opened up Dallas Winston's cut even more.
Maverick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maverick tried to score with a low kick but Winston checks it.
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 Daniel Maverick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dallas Winston's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Maverick misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely.
Maverick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston.
Winston lands a jab to Maverick's midsection.
Maverick slips a straight right by Winston.
Maverick throws the left hand but Winston avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Maverick finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maverick throws a leg kick that misses.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maverick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Winston doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick throws a sloppy head kick and Winston moves out of range easily.
Maverick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
Winston with a hook.
Winston throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Maverick to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Winston misses with a left hand
and Winston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winston with a nice cross.
A shot to the body from Maverick misses
and Winston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Winston misses with an uppercut.
Winston misses with a body punch
and Maverick makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maverick slips a straight right by Winston.
Maverick lands a nice looking body kick.
Maverick throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick from Maverick lands but Winston takes it in his stride.
Winston throws a big shot that misses.
Maverick lands a head kick. Winston smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whack! Maverick lands a heavy head kick that drops Winston. The ref tackles Maverick to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Winston was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Daniel Maverick!
Daniel Maverick bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RMMA - Montreal 2
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Hancock tries to sprawl but Hodge drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hancock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hodge pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Hodge seems content to control.#SUB#
Hancock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hodge working Hancock over with strikes.
Hodge trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Hancock looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hodge is keen to just control but Hancock is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB#
Hancock actively working from the bottom here.
Hodge is looking to advance position but Hancock won't allow it.
Hodge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hancock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hodge controlling the action here.
Hodge's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hancock tries to roll over but Hodge keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hancock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hancock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hodge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hodge is trying to control the action in half guard but Hancock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Hancock actively working from the bottom here.
Hancock is looking for a sweep. Hodge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hancock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hodge trying to control the position from guard on top but Hancock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hancock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hodge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hancock trying to control the position.
Hodge 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. #T3##SUB#
Hodge has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hancock to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hodge is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hancock pulls down on the head and he's put Hodge to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eli Hancock!
Eli Hancock spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Slade Hodge was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm not done here.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2025

#R1#
Bear looks to land a combination but Bates avoids it well.
Bates misses with a head kick.
A jab from Bear misses.
Bates takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bear misses with a series of wild punches.
Bates appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bear throws a right hand that Bates ducks under and follows up with a left that Bates also avoids with ease.
Bates throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bear tries to bum rush Bates with a series of wild strikes but Bates uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bear scores with a jab to the body.
Bear fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bates is breathing heavily.
Bear lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bates circles away quickly and effectively.
Bear is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Bates hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rough Bear!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2025

#R1#
Allison walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Jonas Allison has been cut.
Windsor could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Windsor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Windsor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allison keeps working.
Windsor slips a nice elbow through Allison's hands, connecting with Allison's forehead.
Windsor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allison keeps working.
Allison is trying to control but can't.
Windsor controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Allison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Windsor prevents Allison from improving his position.
Windsor is trying to control the action in half guard but Allison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Allison is looking for a sweep. Windsor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Allison has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Windsor. Oh but Allison has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Windsor goes limp - he's gone! Allison jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jonas Allison!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2025

#R1#
Chondria falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hancock counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Chondria! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Hancock!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Hancock!
After the big win, Eli Hancock made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Feeble Fightware and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Mito Chondria had this to say: 'One step back, two steps forward.'.

Event: Big Wave XVIII
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Donald shoots in for a double leg but Wayz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Donald clinches up with Wayz and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Donald has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wayz uses from the top position.
Wayz is working Donald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Donald on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Donald tries to get out of the position.
Wayz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Donald 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donald tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Donald can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wayz controls the pace.
Donald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wayz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donald wants to stand up but Wayz is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Donald tries to bum rush Wayz with a series of wild strikes but Wayz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Wayz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Donald!

Donald bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T2##CL#
Donald gets a clinch.
Donald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wayz just stands there and leans against the cage.
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!#TD2#
Wayz tightens his grip and picks Donald up, before dumping him to the ground. Donald manages to land in guard.
Wayz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wayz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wayz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Donald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Donald will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Wayz as Donald shoots in.
Wayz tries to counter with a clinch but Donald shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Donald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donald dives in and grabs Wayz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wayz pushes down on Donald's head and hops out.#CL#
Donald takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Donald tries to score a body lock takedown but Wayz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Donald is breathing heavily.
Wayz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Donald fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wayz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Donald shoots in looking for a takedown but Wayz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Donald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wayz with the counter takedown but Donald avoids it easily.#CL#
Donald has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Wayz tightens his grip and picks Donald up, before dumping him to the ground. Donald manages to land in guard.

Donald scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Donald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Donald dominated that round.
That's time! Donald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Donald misses with a takedown attempt - Wayz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wayz shoots in looking for a takedown but Donald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wayz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Donald darts in and clinches Wayz up against the cage.
Donald stalling in the clinch.
Donald gets underhooks to prevent Wayz's takedown attempt.
Donald taking a breather.
Wayz blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Wayz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wayz defends it nicely.
Donald sets himself, and Wayz steps forward looking for the clinch! Donald avoids it this time.#T1#
Donald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Donald moves into the clinch successfully.
Donald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wayz smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Donald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wayz or perhaps it was just good defense by Donald, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Donald is defended easily by Wayz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Donald looks for a takedown but Wayz sprawls well.
Wayz stuffs the takedown.
Wayz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Donald.
Wayz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donald lands with a slapping head kick.
Steven Donald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wayz fails to land the takedown.
Wayz tries for a takedown but Donald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steven Donald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Donald or perhaps it was just good defense by Wayz, which made it look bad. #T3#
Wayz shoots in but Donald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Donald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Wayz gets a double leg takedown into Donald's guard.
Wayz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wayz wants to pass the guard but Donald is keeping the position.
Donald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wayz landing with the ground and pound.
Wayz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Donald looking to control.
Donald wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wayz is now in half guard.
Wayz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Steven Donald will probably get the nod.
That's time! Donald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Donald connects with an inside leg kick.
No luck for Wayz with that takedown attempt.
Donald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wayz as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Donald.
Wayz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donald lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2#
Wayz has Donald up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Wayz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Donald wants to improve his position but Wayz is controlling well.
Wayz controlling the pace.
Donald is looking for a sweep. Wayz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Wayz not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wayz shoots in for a double leg but Donald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donald appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Donald throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Wayz counters with a takedown into side control.

Donald sneaks out the side door and pushes Wayz away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Donald enables Wayz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Donald manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wayz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Wayz 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.
Bobby Wayz has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Donald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wayz is aware though and is defending well.
Wayz cracks Donald with a solid left hand.
Wayz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Donald trying to control the position.
Wayz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck for Wayz with that takedown attempt.
Steven Donald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Wayz.
Wayz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Donald as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Wayz takes the fight into the clinch.
Bobby Wayz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steven Donald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short uppercut from Wayz.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Wayz.
I think Donald has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Steven Donald!

Event: SYN 929 Payer vs. Perkele
Date: Sep 21, 2022

#R1#
Bee tries to work over Chunks's front leg with a kick but Chunks checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bee.
Chunks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Inspektor Bee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bee scores with a jab.
Bee takes a swing at Chunks's ribcage but misses.
Chunks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bee throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Chunks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chunks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bee is pressed up against the cage. Chunks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bee down to the mat. Bee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Bee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Bee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chunks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bee.
Bee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chunks at a distance.
Chunks avoids a kick to the body.
Bee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bee is looking to slow Chunks down with leg kicks.
Bee connects with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bee 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 Chunks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chunks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bee throws the left hand but Chunks avoids the punch easily.
Chunks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bee jabs at Chunks's body.#T2#
Chunks avoids the head kick by Bee.
Bee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bee lands a jab to the head.
Chunks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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!
Bee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chunks takes a step back to recover.
A low kick from Bee misses #TD2#
and Chunks counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3#
Chunks wants to pass the guard but Bee is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chunks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bee is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Chunks is working for a submission of some sort.
Bee is not content to let Chunks control the position.
Bee wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Chunks wants to work for an arm triangle but Bee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chunks trying to control from half guard but Bee is working away. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bee is trying to stand up here but Chunks is controlling him well.
Chunks controlling the action here.
Bee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chunks trying to control the action but Bee is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chunks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Bee is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Chunks has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook� has he got it?? YES! Bee is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Bobby Chunks!
In his post fight interview, Bobby Chunks started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: OFK 229 - Loco vs Nagasaki
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Mendy 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.
Foley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Pierre Ragout Mendy has been cut.#TD2#
Mendy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mendy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Foley is trying to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mendy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mendy controlling the position.
Foley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mendy grinds an elbow into Foley's temple.
Mendy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Foley to see if he's OK.
Foley tries to bench press Mendy off him but Mendy keeps the position.
Foley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mendy in side control, throwing shots but Foley defends.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foley keeps working. #T1#
Mendy scoring with punches from side control.
Mendy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Foley some visible discomfort.
Foley can't do much from the bottom here.
Foley is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LA Fitness, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mendy lands a few punches from side control.
Foley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Foley stops Mendy from passing to mount.
Mendy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mendy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mendy lands an elbow. #T2#
Mendy taking a breather here.
Check out the look on Mendy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mendy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mendy controlling the position from side mount.
Foley struggling a bit here.
Mendy cracks Foley with a big right hand but Foley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Foley is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mendy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Foley taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mendy in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Foley is not content to let Mendy control the position.
Mendy landing strikes.
Mendy grinds an elbow into Foley's temple.
Mendy lands some shots froms side control.
Mendy working the head and body with strikes.
Mendy working the head and body with strikes.
Mendy cracks Foley with a big right hand but Foley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mendy is looking to take a break and control but Foley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Foley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Check out the look on Mendy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T4#
Mendy grinds an elbow into Foley's temple.
Mendy cracks Foley with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mendy grinds an elbow into Foley's temple.
Mendy trying to control the position but Foley is working away.
Mendy staying calm.
Mendy wants to control but Foley is keeping him busy.
Foley struggling a bit here.
Mendy working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pierre Ragout Mendy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Foley avoids the body shot from Mendy.
Mendy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Foley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zak Foley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foley scores with a nice head shot.
Foley looks for the body kick but Mendy saw that one coming.
A low kick lands for Foley.
Mendy misses with a hook.
Mendy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD2#
Mendy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Foley's guard.
Mendy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Foley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mendy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mendy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Mendy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendy trying to control but Foley is working from the bottom.
Mendy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mendy preventing the sweep.
Mendy chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendy trying to control but Foley is working from the bottom.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendy landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Mendy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Foley keeps moving.
Mendy landing some decent shots from guard.
Foley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Foley has his hands on Mendy's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donk. Foley catches Mendy right on the button with a cross.
Foley misses with a body kick.
Mendy looks to land a body kick but Foley moved away.
Mendy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foley.
Mendy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
A jab from Foley finds it's way through Mendy's defenses.
Mendy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Foley misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Mendy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Foley's guard.
Mendy works over Foley with some ground and pound from guard.
Mendy with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Foley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mendy passes into half guard.
Mendy controlling the action here.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Foley wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Foley is staying active underneath Mendy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendy slips a nice elbow through Foley's hands, connecting with Foley's forehead.
Mendy is trying to control. Foley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Mendy.
Foley has hold of Mendy's hands but Mendy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mendy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mendy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendy passes to side control.
Mendy working the head with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mendy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mendy is chipping away with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Ragout Mendy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pierre Ragout Mendy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mendy misses with a looping right.
Mendy slips under a jab.#TD2#
Mendy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Foley sprawls well initially but Mendy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mendy is taking a breather. Foley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nice strikes from Mendy there.
Mendy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Foley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mendy moves into full mount! Foley won't be happy about that!
Mendy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy scoring with strikes but Foley is staying in there.
Mendy dominating with strikes here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Foley is bucking up trying to escape but Mendy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T1#
Mendy lands a big elbow.
Mendy lands a couple of good shots and Foley has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mendy lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC2#Foley is rocked!
Mendy is punishing Foley with strikes - can he finish him?!
Oh Foley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendy is trying to stick to Foley's back but Foley is turning into Mendy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mendy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Foley.
Mendy 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.
Foley seems to have got his legs back now.
Mendy looking to control. #SUB2#
Mendy is looking for a triangle but Foley pushes his legs off easily.
Foley stops Mendy from standing up.
Mendy is trying to control the position but Foley postures up. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mendy holds on and takes a little breather.
Mendy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendy wants to stand and escape but Foley is having none of it.
Mendy controlling Foley's posture.
Mendy is looking to stand up but Foley isn't so interested in that idea.
Mendy keeping full guard, as Foley tries to pass. #ES2#
Mendy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mendy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Foley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Mendy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mendy lands in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Mendy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Foley's guard. #SUB2#
Mendy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Foley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendy.
Foley trying to control here.
Mendy working the head and body with strikes.
Mendy 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.
Mendy working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Foley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendy is working away from the top position though.
Mendy wants to take a breather but Foley is having none of it.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foley is holding on to half guard well.
Mendy trying to control the action but Foley is working from the bottom.
Zak Foley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendy winds up and cracks Foley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mendy winds up and cracks Foley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mendy lands with a punch from half guard.
Mendy is nestled in close to Foley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pierre Ragout Mendy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mendy wants to take a breather but Foley is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Ragout Mendy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mendy 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pierre Ragout Mendy made sure he mentioned Altitude Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Stepping Stone 31
Date: Sep 11, 2022

183 cm
22 yrs
176 lbs

168 cm
19 yrs
143 lbs

Barnes

Hoffman

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Gregory Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnes is looking to clinch. #CL#
Barnes rushes Hoffman and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Hoffman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Barnes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (0) vs (4) Hoffman
Barnes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hoffman is hanging on to Barnes's back as he tries to escape.
Barnes trying to control the position but Hoffman manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Hoffman patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Barnes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T1##SUB2#
Hoffman has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hoffman controlling well, preventing Barnes from escaping the position.
Barnes controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Hoffman looking for the choke from the back.
Barnes is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hoffman is looking for a rear naked choke here but Barnes reverses the position brilliantly into Hoffman's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (4) Hoffman#SUB2#
Hoffman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hoffman working for submissions but it's allowed Barnes to get to half guard.
Hoffman wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Hoffman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Hoffman is working away.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoffman keeps working. #SUB2#
Hoffman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (4) Hoffman
Hoffman is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Hoffman wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Hoffman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Hoffman is squirming around nicely.
Hoffman tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.#T4#
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoffman tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Barnes trying to control but Hoffman is having none of it.
Hoffman is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes looking to control but Hoffman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hoffman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Barnes passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (4) Hoffman
Hoffman is trying to get back to half guard.#T5##SUB#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnes wants to control for a moment but Hoffman uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Barnes is keen to just control but Hoffman is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Hoffman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoffman keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Hoffman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hoffman.
Hoffman 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: Barnes (8) vs (6) Hoffman
Barnes trying to hold on to Hoffman's head to control him but Hoffman postures up.
Barnes is trying is best to control the position here.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Barnes has Hoffman pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T7#
Hoffman trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Hoffman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hoffman postures up.
Hoffman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hoffman passes Barnes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hoffman is just content to waste time from the top position. Barnes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Hoffman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Hoffman wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T8#
Barnes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hoffman stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Hoffman wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoffman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (10) vs (6) Hoffman#SUB2#
Hoffman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.#SUB2#
Hoffman looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Hoffman keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #T9##SUB2#
Hoffman is looking for a triangle here but Barnes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (13) vs (6) Hoffman
Hoffman is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Hoffman can't do much from the bottom here.
Hoffman is trying to improve his position.
Hoffman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hoffman can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Hoffman tries to control but Barnes manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (16) vs (6) Hoffman
Hoffman tries to roll but Barnes sticks to his back.
Hoffman is still trying to improve position.
Barnes is looking to control Hoffman but Hoffman is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Barnes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hoffman has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Hoffman fending off the submission attempt from Barnes. #SUB#
Barnes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T11##SUB#
Barnes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hoffman tries to break free. #SUB#
Barnes is persistently looking for the submission but Hoffman is defending it well. #SUB#
Barnes looking for the RNC.
Hoffman is really stuck here. #SUB#
Barnes is persistently looking for the submission but Hoffman is defending it well.
Hoffman trying to control the hands but Barnes breaks the grip.
Hoffman is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Barnes is staying active.#T12##SUB#
Barnes is looking for the choke from the back position but Hoffman is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Barnes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Barnes working for the choke.
Hoffman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Hoffman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes is taking a breather. Hoffman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Barnes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (19) vs (6) Hoffman
Hoffman is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.#T13##SUB#
Barnes looking to secure an arm triangle but Hoffman defends it well.
Hoffman is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hoffman is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Hoffman wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Hoffman regains half guard.
Barnes uses his free foot to push down on Hoffman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hoffman.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (22) vs (6) Hoffman
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoffman is looking to escape.
Barnes prevents Hoffman from getting the reversal.#T14#
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hoffman is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes looking to control but Hoffman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hoffman wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnes tries to control but Hoffman wriggling away.
Barnes is really struggling to control Hoffman but he's trying to hold on to the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 22 to 6.

Event: CWC 321 - Trump vs Steel
Date: Sep 11, 2022

183 cm
39 yrs
208 lbs

187 cm
26 yrs
216 lbs

Average

Fiachna

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 26 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Average bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Average (4) vs (0) Fiachna
Average tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fiachna wants to control but Average postures up.
Fiachna looking for a sweep but Average has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Average (6) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna is trying to escape the mount.
Average tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fiachna tries to lock up and control but Average gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Fiachna is working to get back to half guard.
Fiachna tries to hold on but Average pushes him away.
Fiachna is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Average has control of Fiachna's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fiachna regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fiachna working to try and regain half guard.
Average controlling the pace for now.
Average looking to control but Fiachna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Fiachna is trying to escape the mount.
Fiachna is just holding on here. Average manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Average (9) vs (0) Fiachna
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fiachna rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Average has control of the leg.
Average looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Average is working hard here to advance position.
Average prevents Fiachna from improving his position.#SUB#
Average is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Average controlling the action here.
Fiachna wants to control but Average is keeping busy.
Average wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy.
Fiachna is trying to maintain the position but Average is very close to passing his half guard.
Average tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fiachna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiachna is in trouble now - Average has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (12) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Fiachna regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Average seems content to control.
Fiachna trying to control here.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Average has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Average is trying to control the action in half guard but Fiachna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Average trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Average is pressing down on Fiachna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiachna is holding on for now. #T5#
Fiachna moves into full guard.
Average stays in close to Fiachna's body and controls the position.
Average slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (15) vs (0) Fiachna
Average wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy.
Fiachna gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Average controlling the action here.#T6##SUB2#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Average pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Average is controlling well. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions off his back.
Average prevents Fiachna from improving his position.#SUB#
Average seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Average passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (18) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna regains half guard.#SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions off his back.
Average slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Average looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Average is trying to control the action in half guard but Fiachna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fiachna wants to control but Average passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (21) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna is looking to regain half guard here but Average keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiachna gets back to half guard.
Average is looking to advance position but Fiachna won't allow it.
Fiachna has his hands clasped together around Average's back. He's all about the action.
Fiachna wants to control but Average is keeping busy. #T9#
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
Fiachna trying to control from the bottom.
Average slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Average is looking for a kimura here.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Average is controlling well. #T10#
Fiachna gets full guard.
Average pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now.
Average passes Fiachna's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Average is trying to control the action in half guard but Fiachna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Average takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Fiachna actively working from the bottom here.
Average wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Average pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
Average is keen to just control but Fiachna is a slippery customer.
Fiachna wants to control the action here but instead Average manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (24) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
Average frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (27) vs (0) Fiachna
Average is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fiachna really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T12#
Average looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiachna is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Average has hold of Fiachna's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fiachna manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Average wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Average looking to control but Fiachna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Average avoids the attempt from Fiachna to control.
Average takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Average avoids the attempt from Fiachna to control.
Fiachna tries to reverse the position but Average maintains control.
Average tries to control but Fiachna wriggling away.
Fiachna is desperately trying to improve his position but Average has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiachna regains half guard.
Fiachna moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for a guillotine here but Average defends easily. #T14#
Fiachna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiachna is trying to keep Average in close. #SUB2#
Average avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Average is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Average stands and throws Fiachna's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (30) vs (0) Fiachna

And that's the end of the fight!
Average takes the fight on points by 30 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Average thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Stepping Stone 27
Date: Sep 04, 2022

170 cm
19 yrs
140 lbs

168 cm
19 yrs
143 lbs

Kersikov

Hoffman

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Gregory Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kersikov is defended easily by Hoffman.
Hoffman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kersikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoffman sprawls well. Hoffman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kersikov gets slowly back to his feet.
And Hoffman tries to counter it with a takedown but Kersikov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodymyr Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Hoffman has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kersikov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Kersikov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Hoffman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kersikov's guard.
Hoffman working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kersikov's thigh. Kersikov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hoffman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoffman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hoffman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov managing to control the position.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Hoffman is proving a slippery customer.
Hoffman tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kersikov trying to control the position here.
Hoffman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov 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: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Hoffman
Kersikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoffman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hoffman is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Hoffman won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
Hoffman is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoffman keeps working. #SUB#
Kersikov is working for a kimura but Hoffman is defending it quite comfortably.
Hoffman is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Hoffman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Hoffman
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoffman working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Hoffman is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoffman is looking to escape.
Hoffman is trying to escape the mount.
Hoffman wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Hoffman is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov tries to control but Hoffman wriggling away. #T6#
Hoffman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov looking to control but Hoffman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov wants to take Hoffman's back but he can't do it this time.
Hoffman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Hoffman
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Hoffman tries to break free.
Kersikov trying to control momentarily.
Hoffman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov. #T7#
Hoffman rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
Good control from Kersikov.#SUB#
Kersikov looking to break Hoffman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hoffman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kersikov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kersikov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hoffman tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Hoffman is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kersikov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kersikov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hoffman trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Hoffman is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kersikov is staying active.#T8#
Hoffman is trying to break free.
What can Hoffman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hoffman is keeping busy.
Hoffman trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Kersikov keeps control of the position easily here as Hoffman tries to buck him off.
Hoffman is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Kersikov looking for the RNC.
Kersikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hoffman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T9#
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hoffman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hoffman is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Kersikov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Hoffman is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (11) vs (0) Hoffman
Kersikov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hoffman doesn't escape.
Kersikov tries to keep control of the position but Hoffman is staying busy.#SUB#
Kersikov has the hooks in. Hoffman is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Kersikov passes his arm under Hoffman's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Hoffman taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Volodymyr Kersikov!

Event: CWC 320 - Fiso vs Brown
Date: Sep 04, 2022

187 cm
26 yrs
216 lbs

199 cm
36 yrs
222 lbs

Fiachna

Sobieski

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jan Sobieski!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Sobieski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fiachna sprawls well initially but Sobieski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Sobieski
Fiachna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Fiachna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sobieski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sobieski trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Sobieski postures up.
Sobieski advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (5) Sobieski
Fiachna is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sobieski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiachna sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Sobieski seems to be looking for submissions.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sobieski is working away from the top position though.
My spies in Gunner's School of Combat inform me that Sobieski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1##SUB2#
Fiachna is defending against the submission attempts here by Sobieski.
Fiachna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fiachna.
Sobieski trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Fiachna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Sobieski tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiachna looking to control. #SUB#
Fiachna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Fiachna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobieski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Sobieski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now.
Sobieski wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Fiachna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Fiachna looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobieski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sobieski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sobieski stands and throws Fiachna's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (8) Sobieski
Fiachna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Sobieski tries to move to mount but Fiachna blocks the move with his legs.
Sobieski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working. #SUB2#
Sobieski is trying to get an arm triangle but Fiachna is defending well.
Fiachna sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sobieski is working for a kimura but Fiachna is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiachna manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Sobieski from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fiachna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB#
Fiachna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sobieski defends it easily.#SUB#
Sobieski is sitting in close to Fiachna's body. Fiachna has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sobieski is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sobieski is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fiachna.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Darragh Fiachna!
Darragh Fiachna thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TR84: Labor Day Bonanza
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1##CL#
Meeks moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Fuller avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Fuller dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Fuller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fuller dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks lands a damaging elbow.
Fuller wants a takedown but no success here.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Ty Fuller has been cut.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meeks lands a nice elbow.
Fuller dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
I was talking to Meeks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fuller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Meeks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fuller's brow.
Meeks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fuller's defenses.
Fuller wants to take the fight to the mat but Meeks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Turner Meeks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ty Fuller.
Fuller blocks the elbow strike.
Fuller blocks the elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meeks is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Fuller blocks the elbow strike.
Fuller looking for a takedown.
Fuller avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks. #CUT#That has opened up Ty Fuller's cut even more.
Fuller blocks an elbow strike.
Fuller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fuller looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks.
Meeks lands a nice elbow. #CUT#The cut above Ty Fuller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Fuller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fuller dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Fuller has Meeks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Meeks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meeks lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#Ty Fuller's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fuller blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Meeks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Turner Meeks!
An intense looking Turner Meeks took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Shit. On. My. Dick. '.

Event: Stepping Stone 24
Date: Aug 28, 2022

180 cm
28 yrs
162 lbs

168 cm
19 yrs
143 lbs

Barnes

Hoffman

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gregory Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hoffman is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barnes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoffman is defending well.
Barnes wants to take the fight to the mat but Hoffman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barnes is trying to drag Hoffman to the mat but Hoffman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barnes is working for takedown but Hoffman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hoffman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoffman gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Hoffman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Hoffman
Barnes 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.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoffman trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is controlling Hoffman's posture.
Hoffman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Hoffman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barnes holds on and takes a little breather.
Hoffman tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Hoffman keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnes is trying to keep Hoffman in close.
Hoffman trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoffman won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #T2#
Hoffman looking to pass the guard.
Hoffman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes is pulling down on Hoffman's head to control his posture.
Hoffman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hoffman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Hoffman from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hoffman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Hoffman#SUB2#
Hoffman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hoffman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Hoffman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hoffman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barnes, who protects the arm well.
Barnes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes is concentrating on defense, preventing Hoffman from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hoffman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hoffman is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Hoffman is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Hoffman is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hoffman to get the leverage. #T5#
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hoffman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hoffman is looking to pass Barnes's guard but actually Barnes recovers to full guard.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Hoffman from controlling successfully.
Hoffman tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Hoffman preventing the sweep.
Hoffman looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (5) Hoffman#T6#
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoffman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoffman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Barnes is now in half guard.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Hoffman defends it. #SUB2#
Hoffman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Hoffman wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes is keen to just control but Hoffman is a slippery customer.
Hoffman is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7##SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Barnes passes Hoffman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hoffman tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Hoffman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hoffman has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Barnes drops back looking for a leg! Hoffman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoffman manages to kick Barnes off! Barnes jumps back into Hoffman's guard.
Hoffman 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.#T8#
Hoffman wants to control the position but Barnes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Hoffman is working away.
Hoffman wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well. #SUB2#
Hoffman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hoffman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (5) Hoffman#T9#
Hoffman is looking to get to half guard.
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoffman tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.
Hoffman regains half guard.
Hoffman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hoffman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Hoffman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Hoffman is keeping the position.#T10##SUB2#
Hoffman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hoffman looking to control. #SUB2#
Hoffman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Barnes stacks Hoffman on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Barnes!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (5) Hoffman
Hoffman looks winded!
Barnes trying to control the action but Hoffman is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hoffman tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
Hoffman is still trying to improve position.
Barnes wants to control but Hoffman is keeping him busy.
Hoffman is letting Barnes control him for a moment.
Hoffman is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Hoffman is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoffman keeps working.
Hoffman tries to improve position but can't.
Barnes controls the position from side control.#T12#
Hoffman wants to control but Barnes postures up.
Hoffman is trying to improve his position.
Barnes controls the position from side control.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hoffman tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.#SUB#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hoffman tries to improve position but can't.
Barnes trying to control the action but Hoffman is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB#
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoffman, who protects the arm well.
Hoffman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (8) vs (7) Hoffman
Hoffman wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position.
Barnes keeping control of the position. #T14#
Hoffman wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Hoffman is very close to passing his half guard.
Hoffman wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
Hoffman is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hoffman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffman is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
Hoffman wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
An out of breath Trevor Barnes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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