Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

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

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.

Event: CWC 319 - El Toto vs Petersen
Date: Aug 28, 2022

187 cm
26 yrs
216 lbs

185 cm
31 yrs
201 lbs

Fiachna

Diesel

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 5 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 27 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Diesel shoots in and bounces Fiachna off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Diesel
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
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.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiachna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diesel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiachna being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Fiachna looking for a guillotine here but Diesel defends easily. #T2#
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.#SUB#
Fiachna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.#SUB#
Fiachna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Fiachna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Fiachna controlling the position.
Diesel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Fiachna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fiachna looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diesel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Fiachna has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Diesel escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Diesel!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (5) Diesel#T4#
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fiachna tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position. #T5#
Diesel working away.
Diesel is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fiachna will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fiachna is trying to improve his position.
Fiachna struggling a bit here.
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diesel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fiachna trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Well, if Diesel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T6##SUB#
Fiachna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiachna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Fiachna looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Fiachna isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diesel stacks Fiachna 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 Diesel!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (8) Diesel
Fiachna is looking to regain half guard here but Diesel keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
A lull in the action here.
Fiachna holding on.
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.
Diesel just content to control the position.
Fiachna tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
Fiachna is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.#T8#
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard but Diesel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (11) Diesel
Diesel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fiachna is letting Diesel control him for a moment.
Fiachna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diesel working away.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.#T9#
A lull in the action here.
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.
Diesel controls the position.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Diesel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Diesel prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fiachna wants to control but Diesel postures up.
Diesel gets to mount! Fiachna was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (0) vs (13) Diesel#T10#
Fiachna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Fiachna wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Diesel might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T11#
Fiachna is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Diesel is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fiachna to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fiachna shrugs it off.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiachna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diesel content just to control the position here. #T12#
Fiachna wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel controlling from mount.
Well,Fiachna is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Fiachna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel prevents Fiachna from getting the reversal.
Fiachna wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Fiachna really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T13#
Fiachna tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.
Fiachna tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Diesel prevents Fiachna from getting the reversal.#T14#
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiachna wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diesel prevents Fiachna from getting the reversal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 13 to 0.
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFK 223 - Do Urden Vs Barnes
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Foley thumps Barnes with a low kick.
Foley slips a straight right by Barnes.
Foley misses with an uppercut.
Foley misses with a kick to the body
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Foley throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Foley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Foley controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Barnes lands a couple of elbows.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Foley keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Foley holds on and takes a little breather.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Foley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.
Foley is looking to sweep but instead, Barnes has passed into half guard.
Barnes works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Foley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Barnes swings around for an armbar but Foley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barnes's guard.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foley defends well.
Barnes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes working a defensive guard but Foley manages to pass into side control anyway.
The referee asks Foley politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Foley prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes parries the strikes from Foley easily there. Foley is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Barnes to escape. #T3#
Foley trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Foley remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes is still trying to improve position.
Foley working the ground and pound but Barnes is defending the strikes. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Foley controlling the position.
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barnes is trying to stand up here but Foley is controlling him well.
Foley is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Foley.
Foley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes with a nice cross.
Foley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Foley with the inside leg kick.
Foley tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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 Zak Foley will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Foley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Foley's ribs.
Barnes thuds his shin into the meat of Foley's side.
Foley stuffs the takedown attempt from Barnes. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet.
Foley throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range. #TD2#
Foley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barnes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Foley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
Foley wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes distracts Foley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Foley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Foley 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.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Foley's guard. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Foley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Foley has control of Barnes's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage.
Barnes stands up over Foley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barnes distracts Foley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Foley is wriggling around but Barnes manages to pass to half guard.
Foley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Foley is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Foley is looking to sweep but instead, Barnes has passed into half guard.
Foley is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes is thwarting Foley's attempts to control the position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Foley is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Foley wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Foley is trying to get back to full guard.
Foley is positioning himself well to prevent Barnes advancing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foley is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Foley tries a head kick but it misses.
Zak Foley is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters circling a little - Barnes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zak Foley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Foley.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
Foley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Foley misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Foley won't be happy with that.
Barnes working the ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foley is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Foley is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Barnes scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Barnes seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Barnes cracks Foley with a big elbow.
Foley taking punishment in the form of punches.
Foley dodges the ground and pound from Barnes.
Barnes tries to move to mount but Foley blocks the move with his legs.
Foley struggling a bit here.
Foley is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Barnes working the body and head with strikes.
Foley sneaks back into half guard.
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.
Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Foley taking some punishment here, with Barnes in his half guard.
Foley taking some punishment here, with Barnes in his half guard.
Foley tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Foley is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Barnes lands strikes from half guard.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Foley dodges it nicely.
Barnes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Foley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes 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.
Foley trying to control from the bottom.
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Barnes winds up and cracks Foley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Foley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Foley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Foley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Foley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Barnes!
Don Barnes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: BWMMA XII 135 Tourny R2
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Kerr lands a slapping body shot.
Victorino misses with a body punch
and Kerr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Victorino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Victorino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kerr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Kerr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kerr lands a body shot.
Kerr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Victorino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kerr works over Victorino's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Victorino.
Victorino is breathing heavily.
Victorino has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Victorino there as he acknowledges the shot.
Victorino misses with an uppercut
and Kerr counters with a right hand to the body.
Alex Victorino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerr lands with a straight right. Victorino didn't see that one coming.
Kerr jabs Victorino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kerr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Victorino seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kerr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Victorino on the side of the head.
A left and a right from Kerr both land. Nice combination.
Kerr lands a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Kerr. That snapped Victorino's head back.
Kerr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Victorino back to the cage. Kerr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kerr scores with a hook to the body. Victorino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kerr with a jab.#ROC2#Victorino is rocked!#T1#
A left and a right from Kerr both land. Nice combination.
Oh Victorino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the liver by Kerr. Beautiful body shot.
Kerr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Victorino back to the cage. Kerr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kerr lunges at Victorino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Victorino's hand.
Kerr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Victorino.
Decent striking displayed by Kerr there.
Victorino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kerr is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kerr lands a glancing blow to the side of Victorino's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerr feints with a jab and clips Victorino right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Victorino is sent crashing into the canvas and Kerr leaps in for the kill! Victorino tries to get to his feet but Kerr is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Victorino is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Kerr!

Event: Big Wave 10: The Xfactor
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Cannonier moves into the clinch successfully.
Donald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cannonier has him pressed against the cage.
Cannonier works on Donald's body with a couple of short punches.
Donald tries to throw a body punch but Cannonier avoids it by throwing Donald back against the cage.
Donald tries to pull guard but Cannonier forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cannonier tries to work over Donald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cannonier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Donald fails to pull guard.
Cannonier dodges an elbow strike from Donald.
Cannonier slows down the pace here.
Donald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Donald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Donald tries to pull guard but Cannonier holds him up against the cage and eventually Donald drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Donald jumps guard but Cannonier stands there with Donald around his waist. Donald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cannonier lands a nice shot to the body.
Donald tries to pull guard but Cannonier holds him up against the cage and eventually Donald drops back down to his feet.
Donald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cannonier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cannonier pushes Donald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cannonier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cannonier's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cannonier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Cannonier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannonier gets through Donald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cannonier works on Donald's body with a couple of short punches.
Cannonier lands a left hand.
Donald tries to pull guard but Cannonier holds him up against the cage and eventually Donald drops back down to his feet.
Cannonier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Donald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannonier has Donald pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Cannonier.
Cannonier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Donald or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cannonier can't find room to land a body shot as Donald controls the action. #T3#
Cannonier can't find room to land a body shot as Donald controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cannonier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cannonier lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cannonier.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donald's elbow.
Cannonier misses with a body punch.
Cannonier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Donald backwards.
Donald tries to pull guard but Cannonier holds him up against the cage and eventually Donald drops back down to his feet.
Cannonier lands a hook that snaps the head of Donald backwards.
Cannonier has Donald pressed against the cage, preventing Donald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Donald prevents a body shot from Cannonier. #T4#
Donald is trying to pull guard but Cannonier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Donald misses with a body punch.
Donald wants to take the fight to the mat but Cannonier manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Donald letting Cannonier take a breather here.
A hook to the body from Cannonier.
Cannonier struggles to land a body shot inside as Donald controls his hands.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donald's elbow.
Cannonier misses with a body punch.
Cannonier is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cannonier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donald looking to slow down the pace here.
Cannonier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Donald's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Talon Cannonier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Cannonier moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Cannonier - that landed with a thud.
Donald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cannonier smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Donald gets tackled into the cage by Cannonier. Cannonier maintains the clinch.
Cannonier has Donald pressed against the cage.
Cannonier lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cannonier lands a shoulder strike.
Cannonier stalls.
Cannonier just leaning against Donald, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Cannonier's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T1#
Donald is trying to break the clinch but Cannonier has him pressed against the cage.
Cannonier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cannonier lands a body punch.
Cannonier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cannonier gets underhooks to prevent Donald's takedown attempt.
Donald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donald's elbow.
Cannonier tries to work over Donald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cannonier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cannonier blocks a body shot from Donald.
Cannonier lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cannonier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
A body shot lands from Cannonier.
Cannonier stops a takedown attempt from Donald.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Donald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cannonier pushes Donald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Donald prevents a body shot from Cannonier.
Cannonier tries a body shot but Donald blocks it.
Cannonier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Talon Cannonier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donald's elbow.
Cannonier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannonier lands a body punch.
Cannonier lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Cannonier.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donald's elbow.
Donald is trying to pull guard but Cannonier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cannonier taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cannonier is leaning against Donald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cannonier controlling the action here for a moment.
Cannonier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Cannonier as the two fighters clinch.
Cannonier is pushing Donald up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cannonier misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Donald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cannonier lands a left hand.
Cannonier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cannonier leaning against his opponent.
Cannonier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Donald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cannonier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cannonier is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalling in the clinch from Cannonier.
Cannonier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cannonier is working Donald over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Talon Cannonier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Donald tries to keep at a distance but Cannonier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cannonier pushes Donald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Cannonier.
Cannonier has Donald pressed against the cage, preventing Donald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Donald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cannonier lands a nice uppercut.
Donald blocks a body shot from Cannonier.
Cannonier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Donald backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier tries to work over Donald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Cannonier.
Cannonier struggles to land a body shot inside as Donald controls his hands.
Cannonier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cannonier lands a hook that snaps the head of Donald backwards. #ROC2#Donald is rocked!#T1#
Cannonier lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Donald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cannonier stalling in the clinch.
Cannonier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cannonier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Donald working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cannonier.
Nice body punch from Cannonier.
A short body shot lands from Cannonier as the two fighters clinch.
Cannonier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Cannonier.
Cannonier scores with a hook to the body.
Cannonier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Donald.
Cannonier scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cannonier.
Cannonier stalls.
Cannonier digs a right hand into Donald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Donald's gas tank.
Donald seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Donald being controlled against the cage.
Cannonier is stalling here.
Donald wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Cannonier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Cannonier.
Cannonier is working Donald over against the cage.
Donald is trying to maintain a safe position but Cannonier gets an underhook and turns Donald into the cage.
Cannonier misses with a body punch.
Cannonier has Donald pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Cannonier. #T3#
Cannonier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cannonier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cannonier - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Donald is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cannonier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannonier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Donald or not.
Donald wants a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cannonier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cannonier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cannonier misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Come on Cannonier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Donald is trying to pull guard but Cannonier has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Donald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cannonier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Donald.
Donald tries to land knees in the clinch but Cannonier avoids the damage to the body.
Cannonier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cannonier.
Steven Donald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Talon Cannonier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A hook to the body from Cannonier.
Donald tries a body shot but Cannonier blocks it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 24:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Talon Cannonier!
A victorious Talon Cannonier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFK 215 - Line Vs Barnes
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Foley throws a head kick that half lands.
Foley throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Foley.
Foley tries to land a front kick but Chan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A leg kick checked by Chan.
Chan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Foley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chan misses with a straight right.
Foley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chan with a nice cross.
Chan blocks a leg kick.
Chan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chan throws a fast counter high kick but Foley manages to duck under it in time.
Foley throws a nice looking combination but Chan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foley just misses with a punch to the body.
Chan throws out a counter right but Foley avoids it with no problem.
Foley misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Chan misses the target.
Chan lands a jab-cross combination.
Chan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed right hand from Foley misses the target.
Chan throws out a counter right but Foley avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Foley.
Foley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Foley ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Chan misses with a hook.#T1#
Chan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Foley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Chan misses.
Jab, jab by Chan - just one landing.
Foley 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.
Chan avoids the body shot from Foley.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Foley dips to his left and cracks Chan with an uppercut!
Chan moves out of range as Foley strikes.
Chan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Chan.
Chan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Foley throws a hook to the side of Chan's head but Chan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chan.
Chan lands a glancing blow to the side of Foley's head.
Chan cracks Foley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chan shoots in for a takedown but Foley shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Chan misses the target.
Chan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Foley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Foley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Foley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Chan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Foley.
Foley misses with an uppercut. Chan saw that one coming.
Chan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Foley.
Foley slips under a jab from Chan.
Foley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foley.
Chan looks to land a left hand but Foley moved out of range nicely.
Chan is looking to score with low kicks.
Charlie Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foley staying out of range there.
Chan lands a really nice looking cross but Foley seems unphased.
Foley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Foley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Good standup being displayed there by Foley as he connects with a hook.
Chan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Foley throws a jab when Chan was well out of range.
Foley loads up on a big right hand but Chan slips the punch.
Foley throws a jab when Chan was well out of range.
Foley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chan connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Foley.
Chan connects with a body shot.
Foley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chan moves away.#T3#
Chan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chan lands with a slapping head kick.
Chan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foley.
Chan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chan throws a shot from downtown. Foley moves away and avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Chan blocks the low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chan, as that shot connected.
Chan throws a big shot that misses.
Chan misses with a double jab.
Foley throwing a counter right hand but Chan manages to avoid it.
Chan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Foley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chan.
Foley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chan connects with a right hand. Foley shakes it off.
Foley throws the left hand but Chan avoids the punch easily.
Foley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Chan.
Foley throws a chopping leg kick but Chan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Chan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Foley scores with a hook.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Foley.
Chan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Foley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chan.
Foley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Foley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chan.
Foley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chan throws an overhand right that lands on Foley's shoulder, as Foley tries to avoid the shot.
Foley tries to land a front kick but Chan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A combination from Chan does no damage.
Chan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Foley to counter with a crisp jab.
Chan misses with an uppercut. Foley saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Foley. That's going to slow Chan down.
Foley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Foley takes a swing at Chan's ribcage but misses.
Foley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chan with a nice cross.
Foley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chan manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chan! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Chan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Foley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Foley tries a head kick but it misses.
Chan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Foley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Foley 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 tests Chan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chan throws an off balance right hand
and Foley counters with a nice body shot.
Foley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chan lands a head shot.
Chan checks a low kick from Foley.
Foley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Foley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chan throws out the jab.
Chan connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chan checks it well.
Foley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chan throws a series of punches but Foley avoids them all with ease.
Foley just misses with a punch to the body.
Chan defending well as Foley loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Chan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chan throws a jab but it's blocked by Foley.
Good shot there by Chan.#T1#
Foley ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chan. Foley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chan throws an off balance right hand
and Foley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chan lands a jab.
Foley tries to land a leg kick but Chan saw it coming and moves away.
Chan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Foley misses with a head kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chan blocks a head kick by Foley.
Chan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Foley misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Chan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chan slips under a jab.
Chan tries a quick counter leg kick but Foley is wise to it.
Chan throws a lazy right hand but Foley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Chan.
Chan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Foley misses the target.
Chan flicks out a counter leg kick but Foley steps away.
Chan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Foley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chan misses with a straight right.
Chan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Foley takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Chan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Chan.
Foley takes one to the chin there.
Charlie Chan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chan misses with an uppercut.
Foley misses with a low kick.
Chan lands a jab to the head.
Chan scores with a push kick.
Chan cracks Foley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Foley ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Foley tried to score with a low kick but Chan checks it.
Foley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Foley slips under a jab.
Foley lands a right hook to the body.
Chan lands with a cross.
Chan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chan tests Foley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Foley ducks under a wild hook from Chan.#T3#
Foley throws a leg kick but Chan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chan loads up on a big right hand but Foley slips the punch.
Foley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Foley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice cross by Foley.
Foley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Foley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Foley looks to score with a jab to the body but Chan is just out of range.
Chan moves out of range as Foley strikes.
Foley ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Foley throws a hook to the side of Chan's head but Chan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Foley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chan misses with an uppercut
and Foley counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chan staying out of range there.
A jab from Chan does it's job there.
Chan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Foley misses with a body kick. #T4#
Foley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chan manages to avoid it.
Chan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Foley cracks Chan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Foley on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Foley.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chan! But no joy.
Chan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Foley misses its target.
Foley throws a body kick that misses.
Chan misses with an uppercut. Foley saw that one coming.
Chan throws a lazy right hand but Foley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Foley appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fighters circling - Foley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Chan misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Chan - just one landing.
Chan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Foley might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Foley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foley.
Foley throws a leg kick but Chan sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Charlie Chan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Foley moves away from the strike by Chan.
Chan slips a jab from Foley.
Foley lands a head kick. Chan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Foley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chan.
Chan looks to throw the jab but Foley is out of range.
Chan misses with an uppercut. Foley saw that one coming.
Chan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Foley.
Chan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Foley jabs Chan right on the nose. Chan blinks but takes it well.
No joy there for Foley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of Foley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Foley looks to land a body kick but Chan moved away.
Foley tries a low kick but Chan avoids it.
Foley moves out of range as Chan strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chan.
Foley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chan.
Foley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foley misses with a head kick.
Chan slips a jab and a cross from Foley. #T1#
Foley throws a hook to the side of Chan's head but Chan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chan ducks under a wild hook from Foley.
Chan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chan scores with a hook.
Foley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Foley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chan scores with a jab. Foley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Foley scores with a jab to the head.
Foley slips a jab from Chan.
Foley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chan misses with a leg kick.
Foley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chan misses the jab.
Foley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foley. Chan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice combination there by Chan.
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!
Foley moves away from the strike by Chan.
A quick step to the side and Foley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Foley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chan's knee momentarily.#T2#
Chan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Foley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chan.
A slapping leg kick lands for Foley.
Foley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Foley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Foley.
Chan scores with a jab. Foley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chan walks into a jab.
Chan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Foley momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Chan there.
Chan lands a jab to the nose.
Jab from Chan.
Chan misses with an uppercut. Foley saw that one coming.
Chan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Foley under the eye.
Foley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Foley scoring well with a low kick there.
Foley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chan throws a right hand that misses
and Foley counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Chan blocks a head kick by Foley.
Foley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chan.
Chan tries a quick counter leg kick but Foley is wise to it.
Foley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Foley throws a low kick but Chan moves out of range easily.
Chan clobbers Foley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chan throws out a loose jab but Foley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chan misses with a head kick.
Foley misses with a hook. Chan ducked under it nicely.
Foley throws a jab but it's blocked by Chan.
Chan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Foley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Foley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Foley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chan moves out of range as Foley throws a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foley throws out a powerful jab.
Foley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
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!
Foley throws a head kick that misses.
Foley works over Chan's head and body with a nice combination.
A big right from Foley misses.
Chan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Foley.
Chan misses with a hook.
Chan cracks Foley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Foley ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Zak Foley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice jab there from Chan.
Charlie Chan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from Chan misses.
Foley throws a hook to the side of Chan's head but Chan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Foley.
Chan cracks Foley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chan ducks under a wild hook from Foley.
Foley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chan.
No joy there for Foley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chan slips a straight right by Foley.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charlie Chan.
Well Chan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Chan!
Charlie Chan decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CWC 314 - Fiso vs Jan
Date: Jul 24, 2022

187 cm
25 yrs
216 lbs

189 cm
31 yrs
220 lbs

Fiachna

Andersson

Event: TR78
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Fuller slips under a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Plusnin. #TD#
Fuller shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fuller is trying to control the action in half guard but Plusnin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Plusnin trying to control here.
Plusnin wants to improve his position but Fuller is controlling well. #SUB2#
Plusnin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fuller pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Plusnin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Plusnin moves into full guard. #T1#
Fuller stands up over Plusnin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fuller stands up over Plusnin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Plusnin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fuller is now in half guard.
Fuller 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.
Plusnin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fuller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fuller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fuller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Plusnin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fuller pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Plusnin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Plusnin looking for submissions off his back.
Fuller is thwarting Plusnin's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Fuller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fuller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Plusnin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fuller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fuller's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Fuller is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Plusnin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Plusnin is looking for the choke from the back position but Fuller is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Plusnin tightening his grip on Fuller, looking for the choke.
Fuller is really stuck here. #T3##SUB2#
Plusnin is looking for the choke from the back position but Fuller is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Fuller defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Plusnin's arms.
Plusnin has the hooks in. Fuller is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Fuller fending off the submission attempt from Plusnin.
Will Plusnin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T4#
Fuller is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fuller trying to control the hands but Plusnin won't let him. #SUB2#
Plusnin is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Fuller is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vladimir Plusnin!
A relieved looking Vladimir Plusnin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CWC 312 - Ziyaeddin vs Priest
Date: Jul 10, 2022

193 cm
37 yrs
207 lbs

187 cm
25 yrs
216 lbs

Jello

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 New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 24 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Jello feints and as Fiachna raises his hands in defense, Jello changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Jello trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Jello is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fiachna controls Jello momentarily but Jello frees himself.
Jello trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a triangle but Jello pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Jello tries to pass. #SUB2#
Fiachna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jello defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jello wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Jello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jello escapes and throws Fiachna's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Fiachna
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna is trying to improve his position.
Fiachna gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (7) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Jello controlling from mount.
Jello moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (10) vs (0) Fiachna
Jello is hanging on to Fiachna's back as he tries to escape.
Jello is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jello keeps control of the position as Fiachna tries to break free.
Jello trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fiachna doesn't escape.
Fiachna looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jello.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Good control from Jello.
Fiachna rolls, trying to escape but Jello keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jello's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jello is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fiachna breaks Jello's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (10) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiachna is one step ahead there. #T4#
Fiachna trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Jello 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.
Jello controlling Fiachna's posture.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello'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.#T5#
Jello 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.
Jello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in LA Fitness inform me that Fiachna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiachna preventing the sweep.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jello is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (12) vs (2) Fiachna
Jello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6##SUB2#
Fiachna working for submissions but it's allowed Jello to get to half guard.
Jello tries to pass to full mount but Fiachna defends it.
Jello is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.
Jello moves into full mount! Fiachna won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (15) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna is squirming around, avoiding Jello's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Fiachna regains half guard.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jello is working away from the top position though.
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jello 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 trying to control from the bottom.
Jello trying to control the action but Fiachna is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
Fiachna controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T8#
Fiachna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fiachna.
Fiachna 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: Jello (15) vs (4) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jello sees it coming and defends easily.
Jello works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jello looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard. #T9#
Jello is trying to control the position but Fiachna postures up.
Fiachna preventing the sweep.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Fiachna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jello wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB2#
Fiachna is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jello is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jello has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (17) vs (4) Fiachna
Jello sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jello advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (20) vs (4) Fiachna
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T11#
Fiachna is refusing to be controlled, as Jello sits in half guard.
Fiachna works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a triangle but Jello pushes his legs off easily.
Jello advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (23) vs (4) Fiachna
Fiachna can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiachna holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Fiachna is trying to control Jello's posture but Jello avoids it.
Fiachna looking for a sweep but Jello has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (25) vs (4) Fiachna
Jello looking to control but Fiachna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Fiachna has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (28) vs (4) Fiachna
Jello really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fiachna.
Jello is not going to allow Fiachna to sit and survive in this position.
Jello really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fiachna.
Fiachna can't escape the position.
Jello is trying to stick to Fiachna's back but Fiachna is turning into Jello. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jello's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fiachna.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (28) vs (6) Fiachna
Fiachna is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Jello has control of Fiachna's left arm, preventing Fiachna from doing any damage.
Fiachna must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T13#
Jello keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Jello seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Jello pulls Fiachna in to control the position.
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello is working hard here to advance position.
Jello looking to control but Fiachna passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna seems to be working for a kimura but Jello defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello tries to get to full guard but Fiachna has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 28 to 6.
After winning the bout, Moldy Jello thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TR73
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fuller is defended easily by Montgomery.
Montgomery throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fuller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Montgomery throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Montgomery.
Montgomery lands a nice shot to the body.
Montgomery throws a hook to the side of Fuller's head but Fuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montgomery fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fuller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fuller fails to land with a series of punches.
Montgomery misses with a series of wild punches.
Montgomery looks to throw the jab but Fuller is out of range.
Fuller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montgomery smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Ty Fuller has been cut.
Montgomery lands a glancing blow to the side of Fuller's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montgomery with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Montgomery throws a hook but Fuller blocks it.
Fuller with the counter takedown but Montgomery avoids it easily.
A jab from Montgomery misses.
Fuller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Montgomery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montgomery definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fuller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Montgomery cracks Fuller with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Fuller is rocked!
Montgomery flashes Fuller a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Fuller's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Fuller crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Montgomery punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arniquez Montgomery!
A victorious Arniquez Montgomery thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CWC 311 - Trump vs Nickal
Date: Jul 03, 2022

190 cm
40 yrs
225 lbs

187 cm
25 yrs
216 lbs

Jackson

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 New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 22 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Fiachna tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Fiachna gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (0) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Jackson's coaches at SSJ Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Fiachna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Fiachna eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Fiachna is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fiachna has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (0) vs (5) Fiachna
Fiachna takes a little break here. Jackson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fiachna off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jackson (4) vs (5) Fiachna
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Fiachna just trying to survive but Jackson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can Fiachna do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fiachna for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiachna is trying to break free.
Jackson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Fiachna tries to escape but Jackson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Jackson controlling well, preventing Fiachna from escaping the position.
Jackson controlling from the back.
Fiachna trying to control the hands but Jackson won't let him.
Jackson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jackson is not going to allow Fiachna to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Fiachna turns into Jackson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (4) vs (7) Fiachna
My spies in LA Fitness inform me that Fiachna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jackson has his hands on Fiachna's head, controlling the position.
Fiachna pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Fiachna is controlling well. #T5##SUB2#
Fiachna is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well. #SUB2#
Fiachna is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Fiachna frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (4) vs (10) Fiachna
Jackson can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Fiachna looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiachna content just to control the position here.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Jackson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jackson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Fiachna has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Fiachna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Jackson is staying active underneath Fiachna, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fiachna pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fiachna preventing the sweep.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Jackson controlling the position.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Fiachna controlling him for the moment.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
Fiachna sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Fiachna has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Fiachna seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Fiachna is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T10#
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson controls Fiachna momentarily but Fiachna frees himself.
Fiachna trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #T11#
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson managing to control the position.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (6) vs (10) Fiachna
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Fiachna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Fiachna is trying to keep Jackson in close. #T12#
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson'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.#SUB2#
Fiachna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Fiachna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiachna can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Fiachna trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T14#
Fiachna wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Fiachna actively working from the bottom here.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Fiachna wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiachna is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna wins on points by 10 to 6.
Darragh Fiachna seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 208 - Lovanov Vs Da Oxlade
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Foley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes checks a low kick from Foley.
Barnes throws a hook to the side of Foley's head but Foley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foley throws a hook to the side of Barnes 's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes lands with a nice body punch.
Foley misses with a body shot
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Foley doesn't seem phased though.
Barnes lunges at Foley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Foley's hand.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
Foley misses with a hook.
Foley swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Barnes counters by clinching up.
Foley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes has Foley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Foley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Foley misses with a punch to the body.
Foley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Foley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Foley lands a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Foley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barnes up against the cage.
Barnes tries to pull guard but Foley holds him up against the cage and eventually Barnes drops back down to his feet.
Barnes blocks an uppercut.
Foley is working Barnes over against the cage.#TD#
Barnes pulls guard effortlessly.
Barnes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Foley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Foley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes 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#
Foley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Foley is defending well. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnes lands a nice short elbow.
Foley is not content to let Barnes control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnes lands a nice short elbow.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Foley has a hand on Barnes 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barnes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Foley has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Foley is in a horrible position here. Barnes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Foley bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Foley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Foley stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes .
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Foley trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foley preventing the sweep.
Foley trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barnes 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.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes wants to control but Foley passes easily into half guard.
Barnes is staying active underneath Foley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Foley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Barnes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Foley slips under a jab.
Derrick Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
Foley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Foley misses with a straight left.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foley.
Foley feints a counter leg kick.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Foley.
Foley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes . Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes lands with a hook. Foley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Foley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Foley connects with a leg kick.
Foley throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Barnes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barnes .
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!
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foley is keeping the position for now.
Foley trying to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Foley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes throws an elbow that misses. Foley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnes 's guard. Nice move by Foley!#REVB#
Foley wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Foley has passed into side control.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Foley postures up.
Foley takes a little break here. Barnes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Foley trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Barnes tries to buck Foley off but Foley is having none of it.
Foley looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Barnes is avoiding damage well.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Foley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Foley wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Barnes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Foley off and has taken his back!
Barnes lands punches and elbows.
I really don't envy Foley right now.
Barnes trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Foley looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Foley's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Barnes lands strikes to the head.
Foley takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Foley tries to roll but Barnes sticks to his back. #SUB#
Barnes looking for the RNC.
Derrick Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Foley rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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!
Foley wants to get back to full guard.
Foley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnes 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.
Barnes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barnes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Foley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Foley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Foley is trying to keep Barnes in close.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Barnes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Barnes blocks a head kick by Foley.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Foley avoids them all with ease.
Foley throws a fast counter high kick but Barnes manages to duck under it in time.
Barnes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barnes moves out of range of the leg kick from Foley.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Foley.
Zak Foley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foley moves out of range of the strikes.
Foley throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Foley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes .
Barnes blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley throws a front kick that sends Barnes stumbling back into the cage.
Foley throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Foley defends it nicely.#T1#
Barnes scores with a body shot.
Foley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zak Foley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Foley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barnes is able to avoid easily.
Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Foley sprawls and moves away.
Barnes avoids a kick to the body.
Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Foley is able to avoid easily.
Barnes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Foley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Foley.
Foley misses with a low kick.
Foley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnes finds it's way round the side to connect with Foley's head. #T2#
Foley throws a head kick that misses.
Foley throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Foley circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Barnes . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foley.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Foley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Foley misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Foley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Foley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes swings for the body but Foley moves out of range.
Barnes shoots in but Foley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Foley counter with a right hand.
Foley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Foley misses with an uppercut. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Foley.
Zak Foley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Foley explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Foley is looking to score with low kicks.
Foley throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Foley!
Foley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Foley stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes throws a body punch but Foley moves out of range.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Foley circles away.
Foley throws a head kick that misses.
Foley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barnes misses the jab.
Foley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes throws a right hand that misses
and Foley counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Foley pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Foley.
Foley explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Foley lands with a slapping head kick.
Foley throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barnes slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Foley.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Foley moved out of range nicely.
Foley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zak Foley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foley throws a leg kick #TD#
and Barnes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Foley's guard.
Foley wants to get back to his feet but Barnes passes into half guard. #REVB#
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Foley is defending the position.
Barnes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Foley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zak Foley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barnes 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Barnes !
During a confident post fight interview, Derrick Barnes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: VFC 93 Dingo vs Isle
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Paschal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Paschal getting side control.
Paschal is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Paschal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paschal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz punching from the bottom.
Diaz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Paschal is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Diaz punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Paschal seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Paschal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diaz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paschal pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Paschal is trying for a kimura here. Diaz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Paschal wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akil Paschal!

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