Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: UFF 6: Dje vs Pollard
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Slice closes the distance and clinches.
Dawson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Slice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dawson is defended easily by Slice.
Dawson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dawson shoots in for a double leg but Slice sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Dawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dawson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some wild striking there from Slice.
Dawson attempts a counter takedown but Slice avoids it well and moves away.
Dawson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Slice clinches.
Dawson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
Dawson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Slice up against the cage.
Dawson wants to get back to striking at distance but Slice won't allow it. #T1#
Slice effectively controlling the action here.
Dawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Slice.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slice.
Slice keeps control of Dawson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Slice breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dawson is defended easily by Slice.
A punch combination from Slice misses.
Slice is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dawson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Slice clinches up against the cage.
Dawson is struggling to control the position.
Slice keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dawson's efforts to push away.#BC#
Dawson breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Slice dives in and grabs Dawson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dawson pushes down on Slice's head and hops out.
Dawson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slice pinned against the cage. Slice gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dawson shoots in but no luck this time.
Slice looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slice tries to clinch but Dawson is having none of it.
Dawson has a takedown stuffed.
Dawson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slice sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dawson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slice's waist but Slice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dawson off to one side.
Dawson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slice avoids it really well and circles away.
Slice leaves Dawson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Dawson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slice defends it nicely.
Slice shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dawson sprawls well. Dawson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slice gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Slice with that takedown attempt.
Dawson fails with a takedown attempt.
Slice wants to counter the offense by Dawson and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Dawson gets tackled into the cage by Slice. Slice maintains the clinch.
Dawson has a couple of punches blocked by Slice. #BC#
Dawson breaks from the clinch.
Dawson tries for a takedown but Slice sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Dawson misses with a takedown
and Slice makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dawson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slice swivels and escapes.
Slice wants to counter with a clinch but Dawson pushes him away.
Dawson darts in looking for a takedown but Slice gets double underhooks and turns Dawson into the cage. #BC2#
Slice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dawson fails with a takedown attempt.
Slice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dawson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dawson or perhaps it was just good defense by Slice, which made it look bad.
Slice tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dawson is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Slice rushes Dawson and presses him up against the cage.
Slice pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch but Slice keeps him there for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timbo Slice dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dawson fails with a takedown attempt.
Slice tries to counter with a clinch but Dawson shakes him off and moves away.
Slice fails to land with a series of punches.
Dawson shoots in for a double leg but Slice sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slice stuffs the takedown attempt from Dawson. Dawson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Dawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson shoots in for a takedown but Slice shows good takedown defense.
Dawson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slice as he avoids it easily.
Slice goes for a double leg but Dawson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dawson continues to drive forward.
Slice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Slice drives through and clinches with Dawson against the cage. #TD2#
Slice jumps into guard, dragging Dawson to the mat.
Dawson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slice is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawson trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom. #T1#
Slice looking for a sweep. Not yet Slice, not yet.
Dawson trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
Dawson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slice swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Dawson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Slice controls Dawson momentarily but Dawson frees himself.
Dawson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slice swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slice wants to get back to his feet but Dawson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Slice is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dawson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dawson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Slice is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dawson, into his guard. #REVB#
Dawson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slice.
Dawson striking off his back but it's not causing Slice any problems. #SU2#
Slice decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dawson leaves Slice with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dawson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jack Dawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Dawson shoots in looking for a takedown. Slice tries to sprawl out of it but Dawson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slice manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slice throws out a counter right but Dawson avoids it with no problem.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch but Dawson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dawson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Slice counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dawson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Slice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dawson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slice swivels and escapes.
Slice tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dawson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slice somewhat.
Dawson throws a big counter combination but Slice scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Slice is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dawson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dawson fails with the takedown.
Slice is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Dawson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dawson is looking for a counter combo.
Slice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dawson.
Slice shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dawson pinned against the cage. Dawson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dawson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Slice is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dawson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dawson with a poor takedown
and Slice counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Slice takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Slice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timbo Slice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dawson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Dawson shoots in for a double leg but Slice sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dawson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Slice defends well and Dawson ends up having to push Slice into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Slice shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dawson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
Slice slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Slice manages to break the clinch.
Dawson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Slice defends well and Dawson ends up having to push Slice into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Dawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Slice is working for takedown but Dawson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Slice has Dawson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dawson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dawson is looking to break free of the clinch but Slice has double underhooks.
Slice blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slice has him pressed against the cage.
Dawson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Dawson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Slice prevents a body shot from Dawson.
Slice has Dawson pressed against the cage, preventing Dawson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Dawson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slice just leaning against Dawson, taking a breather.
Dawson is trying to push Slice away but Slice has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dawson is trying to push Slice away but Slice has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Slice prevents Dawson from breaking the clinch.
Slice has Dawson pressed against the cage.
Dawson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slice prevents a body shot from Dawson.
Slice tries to score a body lock takedown but Dawson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Slice wants to stall.
Dawson lands with a light punch inside.
Slice looking for a takedown.
Slice wants to get back to striking at distance but Dawson won't allow it. #T2#
Slice keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dawson's efforts to push away.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dawson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
Dawson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dawson is leaning against Slice and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dawson is trying to push Slice away but Slice has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dawson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
Dawson slowing the pace effectively.
Dawson scores with a shot to the side of Slice's head.
Slice is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dawson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Dawson manages to break the clinch.
Slice leaves Dawson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dawson fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Slice leaves Dawson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Slice. No joy for Dawson on that attempt.
Dawson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slice swivels and escapes.
Dawson misses with a takedown attempt - Slice sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dawson swivels and escapes.
Dawson dives in for a single leg takedown but Slice sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dawson.
Dawson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slice has him pressed against the cage.
Dawson is trying to break free.
Slice tries to circle away but Dawson has him pinned against the cage.
Dawson scores with a shot to the side of Slice's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dawson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jack Dawson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Dawson working hard to break the clinch.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Slice manages to break the clinch.
Dawson dives in and grabs Slice's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slice pushes down on Dawson's head and hops out.
Dawson swats away the attempt to clinch by Slice.
Dawson dives in and grabs Slice's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slice pushes down on Dawson's head and hops out.
Dawson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slice with the counter takedown but Dawson avoids it easily.
Slice goes for a double leg but Dawson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dawson continues to drive forward.
Dawson feinted with a counter takedown.
Dawson fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dawson or perhaps it was just good defense by Slice, which made it look bad.
Jack Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timbo Slice is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dawson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Dawson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Slice has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timbo Slice!

Event: SYN 1155 Chai vs. Obama
Date: Mar 23, 2025

#R1#
Kopecki digs a good body shot into Farah's ribs.
Farah slips under a jab from Kopecki.
Kopecki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kopecki misses with a wild body shot.
Kopecki loads up on a big right hand but Farah slips the punch.
Farah slips a straight right by Kopecki.
Kopecki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Abdo Farah has been cut.
Kopecki throws a body punch but Farah moves out of range.
Kopecki looks to score with a jab to the body but Farah is just out of range.
Farah throws a body shot but no joy.
Kopecki misses with a looping left.
Kopecki is looking to score with low kicks.
A shot to the body from Kopecki misses
and Farah counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Andy Kopecki has been cut.
Farah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kopecki was well out of range. Poor timing from Farah.
Farah misses the shot to the body.
Kopecki misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farah with a nice calf kick.
Kopecki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Kopecki scores with the left hand. Farah knows he should have avoided that one.
Kopecki avoids the body shot from Farah.
Farah 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.
Kopecki misses with a looping left.
Kopecki misses with a right hand
and Farah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kopecki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kopecki tried to counter with a leg kick but Farah avoided it.
Kopecki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Farah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Farah is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kopecki rather than just go for the knockout.
Farah scores with a hook to the body. Kopecki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
An inside leg kick lands from Farah.
Farah works over Kopecki's head and body with a nice combination.
Kopecki scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farah misses with a straight right.
Kopecki throws a leg kick which misses Farah's front leg but catches the back leg as Farah tries to avoid it.
Kopecki ducks under a wild hook from Farah.
Kopecki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kopecki throws a shot from downtown. Farah moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Farah misses. #CL2#
Farah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Kopecki blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Farah.
Farah has Kopecki pushed against the cage.
Kopecki takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Kopecki breaks the clinch.
Farah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kopecki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Farah checks it well.
Farah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kopecki.
Kopecki looks to score with a jab to the body but Farah is just out of range.
Farah checks a low kick from Kopecki.
Kopecki throws a solid leg kick but Farah takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kopecki.
Kopecki cracks Farah with a good jab.
Kopecki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Farah is out of range.
A nice side step and Farah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Farah moves out of range of the strikes.
Farah wants to counter with a clinch but Kopecki pushes him away.
Farah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Farah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Farah throws an overhand right that lands on Kopecki's shoulder, as Kopecki tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Kopecki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Farah.
Farah circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kopecki to the canvas! Kopecki doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Farah keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdo Farah!
Our winner, Abdo Farah, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Sunrise 17
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Bulb lands with an uppercut that bounces Nadadora off the ropes and back into range.
Nadadora throws a right hand that Bulb ducks under and follows up with a left that Bulb also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Bulb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nadadora throws a series of punches but Bulb avoids them all with ease.
Bulb 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.
Bulb takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nadadora misses with a series of wild punches.
Bulb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bulb now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bulb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nadadora misses with a combination
and Bulb finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nadadora throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bulb counters with an inside leg kick.
Nadadora misses with a wild combination.
Nadadora moves out of range as Bulb strikes.
Bulb lands with a right hand.
Nadadora throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bulb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Bulb misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nadadora counters with a left and a right that stings Bulb.
Nadadora looks to land a combination but Bulb avoids it well.
Nadadora throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bulb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nadadora takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bulb looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nadadora swinging wildly here.
Bulb throws a big shot that misses.
Nadadora throws a big counter combination but Bulb scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bulb misses with an uppercut.
Nadadora misses with a double jab.
A good leg kick by Bulb.
Nadadora takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nadadora slips under a jab from Bulb.
Nadadora throws a nice looking combination but Bulb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nadadora misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Nadadora has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nadadora there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nadadora works over Bulb's head and body with a nice combination.
Nadadora moves away from the strike by Bulb.
Bulb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bulb scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nadadora misses with a double jab
and Bulb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bulb throws a leg kick that misses.
Nadadora went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bulb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nadadora.
Nadadora throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Bulb to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bulb scores with a head kick. Nadadora tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rapido Nadadora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nadadora.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adim Bulb will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nadadora throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bulb counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nadadora throws a nice looking combination but Bulb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nadadora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nadadora fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bulb! But no joy.
Bulb throws the left hand but Nadadora avoids the punch easily.
Bulb throws a lazy right hand but Nadadora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Nadadora.
Nadadora throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bulb counters with a good, hard body kick but Nadadora shrugs it off.
Bulb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bulb throws a jab when Nadadora was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulb throws a big shot that misses.
Nadadora misses with the combination.
Nadadora fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Bulb misses. #T1#
Bulb throws a jab when Nadadora was well out of range.
A combination from Nadadora does no damage.
Nadadora closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nadadora takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nadadora swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bulb scores with a spinning back kick!
Rapido Nadadora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bulb scores with a nice strike.
Bulb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nadadora at a distance.
Nadadora misses with a two punch combination.
Nadadora misses with the combination.
Nadadora throws a right hand that Bulb ducks under and follows up with a left that Bulb also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nadadora.
Adim Bulb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nadadora will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Nadadora misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Nadadora.
Bulb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nadadora moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nadadora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nadadora fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Bulb misses.
Bulb throws the kick towards the body but Nadadora avoids it.
Bulb lands with a right hand.
Nadadora lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bulb lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nadadora throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bulb counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adim Bulb will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Nadadora's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nadadora moves out of range as Bulb throws a body kick.
Rapido Nadadora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Nadadora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bulb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bulb scores with a push kick.
Bulb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Bulb misses.
Bulb tests Nadadora's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nadadora throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bulb.
Nadadora misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadadora throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bulb counters with a left to the body.
Nadadora fails to land with a series of punches.
Nadadora takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulb scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bulb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Jab from Bulb.
Nadadora misses with the combination.
Nadadora throws a series of punches but Bulb avoids them all with ease.
And Bulb responds with a good body kick, but Nadadora manages to step out the way in time.
Bulb misses with a body shot.
Bulb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nadadora manages to avoid it.
Nadadora looks to land a combination but Bulb avoids it well.
Nadadora takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nadadora throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bulb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bulb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nadadora.
Nice shot by Bulb.
Bulb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nadadora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bulb counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Nadadora. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut there from Bulb.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nadadora lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bulb circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bulb.
Bulb moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nadadora moves out of range as Bulb strikes.
Nadadora throws a series of punches but Bulb moves out of range.
Nadadora throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bulb connects with a jab.
Nadadora looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bulb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nadadora sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nadadora slips a straight right by Bulb.
Bulb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bulb connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nadadora throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nadadora misses with a few strikes there.
Nadadora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bulb counters with a straight right hand.
Bulb with a nice calf kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adim Bulb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bulb 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adim Bulb!
A very excited looking Adim Bulb rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: UFF 4: Michigan vs Reyes
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Chavez looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD#
Chavez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wright to the mat! Wright manages to get full guard.
Wright pulls Chavez in close to prevent any damage.
Chavez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Chavez wants to improve his position but Wright is controlling well.
Chavez punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wright 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. #SUB#
Chavez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wright working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Well, if Wright 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.
Wright is looking to take a break and control but Chavez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chavez wants to improve his position but Wright is controlling well. #SUB#
Chavez looking for submissions off his back.
Wright keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ground and pound from Wright.
Wright content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wright seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chavez trying to hold on to Wright's head to control him but Wright postures up. #SUB#
Chavez looking for submissions off his back.
Chavez trying to control but Wright postures up. #SUB2#
Wright seems to be working for a kimura but Chavez defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Chavez trying to hold on to Wright's head to control him but Wright postures up. #SUB#
Chavez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily.
Chavez is staying active underneath Wright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chavez trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Chavez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wright's half guard.
Wright is trying to escape back to his feet but Chavez uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T4##SUB#
Chavez tries for a kimura but Wright is defending well.
Chavez looking to control but instead Wright has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Wright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chavez is working away from the top position though.
Chavez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wright throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eazy Wright will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Chavez gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Chavez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wright sees it coming and defends easily.
Chavez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wright keeps working.
Wright is looking to control Chavez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wright avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Chavez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1##SUB#
Chavez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wright doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chavez. #SUB2#
Wright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Chavez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wright defends it well. #SUB#
Chavez wants to work for an arm triangle but Wright is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chavez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chavez lands strikes from half guard.
Wright is staying active underneath Chavez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wright manages to get to full guard.
Wright looking to control. #T3#
Chavez preventing the sweep.
Chavez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Wright gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chavez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wright is looking to stand back up but Chavez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wright.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright is breathing heavily.#REVB#
Chavez thows a huge punch but Wright dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Chavez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wright is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Wright is trying to stand back up but Chavez is controlling him #SUB#
Chavez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wright trying to get back to full guard but Chavez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez lands with some strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wright has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Maxwell Chavez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chavez trying to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxwell Chavez dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Wright slips under a jab from Chavez.#TD#
Chavez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wright sprawls well initially but Chavez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Chavez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wright defends it well.
Chavez winds up and cracks Wright with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chavez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Chavez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wright defends it well.
Wright is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright is pressing down on Chavez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Chavez from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Wright has an active guard here but Chavez has managed to pass into half guard.
Chavez trying to control the action but Wright is working from the bottom.
Wright misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Chavez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wright does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Chavez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Chavez seems to be looking for submissions.
Wright is looking to improve his position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Chavez is trying to work for a kimura but Wright is defending well. #SUB#
Chavez is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chavez trying to control from half guard but Wright is working away. #T3##SUB#
Chavez is working for a submission of some sort.
Wright is trying to maintain the position but Chavez is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Chavez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Chavez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wright is not content to let Chavez control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Wright clinches up with Chavez and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Chavez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wright is refusing to be controlled, as Chavez sits in half guard. #SUB#
Chavez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wright defends it well.
Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Wright actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wright makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wright.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxwell Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chavez 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxwell Chavez!
Maxwell Chavez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SYN 1150 Oneil vs. Pedersoli
Date: Mar 09, 2025

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kopecki. That's going to slow Soares down.
Soares looks to score with a jab to the body but Kopecki is just out of range.
Kopecki misses with a hook.
Soares 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.
Soares throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kopecki counters with a nice uppercut.
Soares misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kopecki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soares.
Kopecki scores with a jab to the body.
Kopecki misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Soares! But no joy.
Andy Kopecki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kopecki eats them both and turns towards Soares to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kopecki misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kopecki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soares shoots in and drives through. Kopecki sprawls well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kopecki.
Kopecki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Soares looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kopecki!
Soares scores with punches from side control. #T1#
Kopecki can't do much from the bottom here.
Kopecki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Soares.
Kopecki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kopecki tries to roll over but Soares keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Soares is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kopecki defends it well.
Soares is nestled in close to Kopecki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soares thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kopecki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soares.
Soares throwing shots but Kopecki is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Soares is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kopecki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Soares.
Soares is trying to control. Kopecki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kopecki wants to control but Soares is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Soares wants to take a breather but Kopecki is having none of it.
Kopecki wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kopecki misses with a wild body shot.
Soares slips under a jab from Kopecki.
Soares looks to land a right hand but Kopecki moved out of range.
Kopecki looks to land a body kick but Soares moved away.
Soares misses with a wild combination.
Kopecki just misses with a punch to the body.
Kopecki throws a body punch but Soares moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Soares! But no joy.
Soares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Kopecki gets caught napping as Soares dives in and scores a takedown. Kopecki manages to retain guard.
Soares makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Soares throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Soares content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kopecki keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopecki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soares postures up.
Soares trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Soares chips away with some ground and pound.
Soares postures up in Kopecki's guard and throws a big left but Kopecki blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andy Kopecki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Soares misses with a series of wild punches.
Soares takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kopecki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Soares moves in looking to clinch but Kopecki pushes him off.
Soares scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kopecki throws out a loose jab but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gilbervan Soares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kopecki looks to score with a jab to the body but Soares is just out of range.
Kopecki looks to land a right hand but Soares moved out of range.
Soares looks to land a right hand but Kopecki moved out of range.
Kopecki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
It looks like Kopecki has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopecki throws a right and a left that Soares avoids nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kopecki.
Kopecki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soares changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kopecki misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Kopecki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD2#
Soares shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Soares was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Kopecki bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Soares fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kopecki lands with a right hand.
Kopecki connects with a right hand. Soares shakes it off.
Kopecki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kopecki misses with a straight right.
Soares wants to counter the offense by Kopecki and move into the clinch position.
Soares fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Kopecki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Soares counters with a nice body shot.
Kopecki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soares was well out of range. Poor timing from Kopecki.
Kopecki misses the shot to the body.
Kopecki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kopecki swings widly with a right hand
and Soares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kopecki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kopecki throws the left hand but Soares avoids the punch easily.
Kopecki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kopecki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kopecki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Soares counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Kopecki misses.
Kopecki cracks Soares with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Soares has closed the distance and engaged Kopecki in a clinch.
Kopecki has had enough of the clinch but Soares keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Soares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3##CL2#
Soares closes the distance and pushes Kopecki back into the cage.
Soares is trying to push Kopecki away but Kopecki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Kopecki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kopecki.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kopecki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kopecki throws a hook but Soares avoids it easily.
Kopecki misses with a wild body shot.
Kopecki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andy Kopecki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kopecki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Soares throws a nice looking combination but Kopecki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kopecki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Soares misses with a hook.#TD2#
Kopecki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Soares landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soares throws a strike but Kopecki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Soares can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kopecki controls the pace.
Kopecki trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soares looking for a sweep. Not yet Soares, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kopecki is looking to stand up but Soares won't let him.
Kopecki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kopecki trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Andy Kopecki will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Soares closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kopecki did well to prevent Soares getting side control.

Kopecki manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Soares keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kopecki. #BC#
Kopecki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soares looks for a takedown but Kopecki sprawls well.#TD2#
Soares shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soares missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gilbervan Soares has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kopecki has his hands clasped together around Soares's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Soares not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Soares trying to pass the guard but Kopecki defending well.
Soares thows a huge punch but Kopecki dodges it nicely.
Soares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kopecki keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Soares looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kopecki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Soares looks to land a strike but Kopecki avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Soares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Soares trying to control but Kopecki is working from the bottom.
Soares trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopecki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kopecki is looking to score with low kicks.
Soares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Soares throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kopecki was covering up waiting for the punch and Soares finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Soares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Kopecki wants to sweep here but Soares controlling him for the moment.
Soares works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kopecki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Soares scores with a couple of nice shots.
Soares throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kopecki to regain full guard.
Gilbervan Soares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andy Kopecki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soares postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Soares throwing strikes from guard but Kopecki blocks nicely.
Kopecki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Soares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Soares lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Soares is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Soares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soares postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Soares postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soares is pushing down on Kopecki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kopecki is fighting to maintain full guard but Soares has managed to sneak the leg through.
Soares sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kopecki defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gilbervan Soares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kopecki 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SSKT VIII
Date: Dec 11, 2023

#R1#
KT tries to land a leg kick but Drew saw it coming and moves away.
KT tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drew lands a nice looking body shot.
Drew scores with a hook to the body. KT takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drew lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Drew.
Nice uppercut lands for Drew. That snapped KT's head back.
Drew blocks the body kick.
KT takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
KT throws out a leg kick but Drew moves out of range and KT only half commits.
Drew moves out of range as KT strikes.
Drew misses with a series of wild punches.
KT was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Drew lunges at KT with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by KT's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drew scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
KT throws a body kick that misses.
KT throws a half hearted mid kick.
KT closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Drew takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Drew lands a leg kick that knocks KT off balance momentarily.
Drew lands with an uppercut that bounces KT off the ropes and back into range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
KT takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Drew works KT's body with a nice hook.
Drew scores with a punch to the head.
A leg kick checked by Drew.
Drew fails to land with a series of punches.
Drew lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Drew punishes KT's body with a nice straight punch.
Drew wants to slow KT down by chopping away at his legs.
Drew scores with a jab to the body.
Drew scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Drew is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Drew digs a good body shot into KT's ribs.
Nice body kick from KT.
Nice body punch from Drew.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Drew. Beautiful body shot.
Drew looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Drew throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent KT stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body punch from Drew.
Drew scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A bone on bone clash there as Drew blocks the leg kick.
Rick Drew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drew blocks the body kick.
KT shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
KT takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drew blocks a head kick by KT.
KT takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drew is looking to score with low kicks.
KT was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
KT throws a sloppy head kick and Drew moves out of range easily.
KT looks winded!
KT throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
KT walks into a stiff left hand from Drew.
KT throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drew counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Drew lands a slapping body shot.
Drew is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
KT misses with a body kick.
Drew takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Drew changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
KT gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Drew counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
KT walks into a stiff left hand from Drew.
Drew is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
KT throws a push kick but Drew slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drew lands a nice looking body shot.
KT takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Drew scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
KT throws a half hearted mid kick.
Drew lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but KT circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Drew dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Drew's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Drew duly obliges.
Drew throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drew avoids the head kick by KT.
Drew appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
KT throws a push kick but Drew slaps the foot to one side.
Drew comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drew checks the leg kick.
Drew scores with a hook to the body. KT takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drew digs a good hook to KT's body.
Drew moves out of range of the body kick.
Drew lands a jab to the nose.
Drew jabs at KT's body.
Drew lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drew lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A low kick from KT misses
and Drew counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drew lands a head shot.
KT is breathing heavily.
Drew scores with a jab to the jaw.
KT takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Drew moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Drew uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
KT throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Drew misses its target.#T1#
KT throws a leg kick
and Drew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
KT takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drew connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Drew checks the leg kick.
Drew appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Drew lands a nice looking body shot.
Drew connects with a body shot that sends KT's belly button to the back.
KT doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drew wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drew changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Drew.
KT looks to score with a jab to the body but Drew is just out of range.
KT lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Drew scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drew lands a nice hook to KT's body. KT takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
KT throws a wild body kick that Drew sees coming a mile off.
Drew cracks KT with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Drew is looking to wear down KT with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
KT's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Drew connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! KT scrambles back to his feet.
KT takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drew throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Drew fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. KT looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Drew scores with a nice right hand.
Drew lands a straight punch to the body, keeping KT at a distance.
Drew lands with a straight right. KT didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Drew finds it's way through KT's defenses.
Drew connects with a single shot there.
KT takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as KT checks a leg kick.
KT throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
KT throws out a leg kick but Drew moves out of range and KT only half commits.
Drew tried to score with a low kick but KT checks it.
Drew lands a nice hook to KT's body. KT takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
KT throws out a leg kick but Drew moves out of range and KT only half commits.
Drew throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drew goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
KT with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Drew to score with a decent uppercut.
Drew digs a good hook to KT's body.
Drew jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
KT misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Drew dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
KT throws a wild body kick that Drew sees coming a mile off.
Drew lands a nice shot that snaps KT's head back.
A head kick misses from KT.
Drew checks a leg kick nicely.
Drew connects with a body shot that sends KT's belly button to the back.
Drew moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
KT has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Drew moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Drew fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. KT looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
KT throws the kick towards the body but Drew avoids it.
Drew jabs at KT's body.
Drew scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good work by Drew as he checks the leg kick.
KT tries to move into range but Drew moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Drew connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
KT takes one on the button.
Drew digs a good hook to KT's body.
A lazy left from Drew finds it's target.
KT takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drew lands a jab-cross combination.
KT on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Drew - just one landing. #T1#
Drew walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. KT checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And KT responds with a good body kick, but Drew manages to step out the way in time.
Drew misses with a wild body shot.
Drew scores with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from KT 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 Drew has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Drew and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Drew blocks a head kick by KT.
It looked like Drew wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drew stuns KT with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drew lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rick Drew is winning the standup battle so far.
Drew scores with a body shot.
KT throws a half hearted mid kick.
Drew wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drew works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Drew throws a shot to the body.
Drew lands a jab.
Drew jabs KT to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
KT tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drew avoids a kick to the body.
Drew cracks KT with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Drew throws out a powerful jab.
Drew lands a body shot.
Drew jabs KT to the body, keeping him at a distance.
KT tries to land a leg kick but Drew saw it coming and moves away.
Drew throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drew swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Drew throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Drew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Drew was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from KT.
The crowd cheers as Drew lands an impressive looking overhand right. KT doesn't seem phased though.
Drew connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Drew checks a leg kick.
KT has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Drew finds it's way round the side to connect with KT's head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Drew.
Drew lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drew shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. KT eats them both and turns towards Drew to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Drew moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Drew thuds his right hand into KT's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Drew!

Event: TOF 59
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Sixteen misses with a hook.
Sixteen throws a head kick but Patron moves out of range.
Patron avoids the head kick by Sixteen.
Patron checks a leg kick.
Patron digs a good hook to Sixteen's body.
Sixteen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good leg kick by Sixteen.
Patron misses with a body shot.
Sixteen misses with a leg kick.
Patron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sixteen manages to avoid it.
Patron works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Patron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sixteen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sixteen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sixteen throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sixteen throws an overhand right that lands on Patron's shoulder, as Patron tries to avoid the shot.
Sixteen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sixteen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sixteen misses with a head kick. #T1#
Sixteen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Patron thuds a left hand into Sixteen's body.
Sixteen walks into a jab.
Patron thuds a left hand into Sixteen's body.
Patron connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sixteen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patron sizes up Sixteen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Patron lands with an uppercut that bounces Sixteen off the cage and back into range.
Patron blocks a head kick by Sixteen.
Patron scores with a hook to the body. Sixteen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Patron is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sixteen misses the shot to the body.
Sixteen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sixteen misses with a body kick.
Fiya Patron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sixteen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sixteen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sixteen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Patron lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sixteen doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Sixteen looks to land a body kick but Patron moved away.
Sixteen throws a sloppy head kick and Patron moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Patron misses its target.
Sixteen throws a sloppy head kick and Patron moves out of range easily.
It looks like Patron has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Patron punishes Sixteen's body with a nice straight punch.
Patron digs a good hook to Sixteen's body.
Patron connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sixteen momentarily.
Patron lands a body shot.
Patron avoids the head kick by Sixteen.
Sixteen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Patron lands with an overhand left.
Patron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sixteen.
Patron lands a slapping body shot.
Sixteen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sixteen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sixteen misses with a kick to the body.
Patron wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Sixteen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Patron scores with a decent looking hook.
Patron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sixteen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Patron connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sixteen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sixteen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sixteen looks to throw a body kick
and Patron counters with a straight right hand.
Patron connects with a body shot that sends Sixteen's belly button to the back.
Sixteen looks winded!
Patron lands with an overhand left.
Sixteen walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sixteen looks to land a body kick but Patron moved away.
Patron swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Patron scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sixteen doesn't seem bothered though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Patron, as that shot connected.
Sixteen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Patron fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Sixteen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Patron misses the shot to the body.
Sixteen throws a fast counter high kick but Patron manages to duck under it in time.
Sixteen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Patron.
Patron jabs Sixteen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sixteen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Patron connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sixteen. Sixteen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sixteen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patron is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Patron with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Patron closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sixteen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sixteen throws a head kick that misses.
Patron lands a jab to the nose.
Nice body punch from Patron.
Sixteen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sixteen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Patron scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T5#
Patron lands an overhand right.
A cross from Patron lands.
Patron cracks Sixteen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#Sixteen is rocked!
Patron lands a nice shot to the body.
Sixteen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Patron lands a slapping body shot.
Patron is looking to wear down Sixteen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sixteen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patron blocks a head kick by Sixteen.
Patron lands a body shot.
Patron scores with a sloppy right hand. Sixteen should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Patron. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Patron clinches up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Patron.
Sixteen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Patron smiles and moves away.
Patron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sixteen is looking for the big counter here.
Sixteen takes one to the chin there.#T6#
Patron wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Patron scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sixteen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sixteen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Patron finds it's way round the side to connect with Sixteen's head.
Patron digs a good hook to Sixteen's body.
Patron uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sixteen has time to react.
Sixteen throws a head kick but Patron moves out of range.
Patron swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sixteen.
Sixteen is still on wobbly legs! Can Patron finish him?
Patron scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sixteen in his tracks.
Patron connects with the punch.
Patron scores with a jab to the body.
Patron lands a body shot.
Sixteen throws a head kick that misses.
Sixteen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Patron lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Patron throws an overhand right that drops Sixteen like a sack of potatoes! Patron dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fiya Patron!

Event: WVT 194: Siale v Jiang
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Wheeler slips under a jab.
Voin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wheeler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wheeler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Voin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wheeler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Zima Voin has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Wheeler blocks the low kick.
It looked like Wheeler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Voin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wheeler on the side of the head.#CL2#
Voin has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Wheeler decides to pull guard.
Voin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wheeler is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wheeler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Wheeler wants to control from the top but Voin keeps moving.
Voin pulls Wheeler in close to his closed guard and prevents Wheeler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Voin 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.
Voin pulls Wheeler in close to prevent any damage.
Wheeler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wheeler is working hard here to advance position.
Voin wants to sweep here but Wheeler controlling him for the moment.
Wheeler looking to pass the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Voin managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Wheeler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Voin. Voin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Voin tries to clinch but Wheeler moves out of range. #CL2#
Voin clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Wheeler pulls Voin into guard. #SUB#
Voin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wheeler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Voin has managed to get both his arms back between Wheeler's legs - danger averted.
Wheeler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wheeler looking to pass the guard.
Wheeler works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Voin wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voin controlling the position for now.
Voin won't allow Wheeler to pass to mount.
Voin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Voin.
Wheeler looking to sit in guard and control but Voin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wheeler looking to control. #SUB#
Wheeler throws his legs up looking for a submission but Voin uses it to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rylan Wheeler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zima Voin's cut.
That's time! Wheeler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Voin misses with a lunging right hand
and Wheeler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wheeler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voin can do to turn this around?
Voin tries to clinch but Wheeler moves away
and Wheeler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Voin thinking.
Wheeler looks to score with a jab to the body but Voin is just out of range.
Voin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Voin throws a lazy uppercut
and Wheeler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Wheeler misses.
Voin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wheeler defends it well.#CL2#
Voin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Voin manages to break the clinch.
Voin jabs Wheeler right on the nose. Wheeler blinks but takes it well.
Zima Voin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wheeler tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Voin.
Wheeler blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voin is looking to clinch but Wheeler is avoiding it.
Wheeler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Voin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Voin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wheeler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wheeler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Voin fails with the takedown
and Wheeler counters with a nice body shot.
Voin tries to clinch there but Wheeler circles away.
Rylan Wheeler is winning the standup battle so far.
Voin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wheeler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wheeler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rylan Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zima Voin.
Wheeler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Voin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wheeler scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Voin tries to move into range but Wheeler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Voin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Voin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wheeler.
Wheeler throws a series of punches but Voin avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wheeler looks to land a body kick but Voin moved away.#CL2#
Voin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Wheeler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Voin uses from the top position. #SUB#
Wheeler has an active guard here but Voin has managed to pass into half guard.
Wheeler is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cant Lose MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Voin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wheeler wants to control but Voin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Wheeler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Voin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wheeler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Wheeler looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Voin pushes past his half guard into mount!
Voin controlling from mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wheeler is trying desperately to improve position.
Voin controlling the pace for now.
Voin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wheeler is looking to escape.
Voin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
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 Rylan Wheeler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zima Voin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Wheeler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Voin clinches up with Wheeler and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Voin has picked Wheeler up - he's going for a ride! Voin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Wheeler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Voin pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Wheeler looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Wheeler looking for a kimura from the bottom but Voin passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler is looking for a sweep.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Wheeler's face as Voin controls the position.
Wheeler can't do much from the bottom here.
Wheeler sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Voin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wheeler is trying to reverse the position but instead Voin has taken his back - oops!
Zima Voin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Let's hope that Voin 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.
I really don't envy Wheeler right now.
Voin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Wheeler right now. #T3#
Wheeler trying to control the position but Voin manages to sink in the hooks.
Voin keeps control of the position as Wheeler tries to break free. #SUB2#
Wheeler showing good submission defense here.
Wheeler wants to escape the position.
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. #T4#
Voin is continuing to stall.
Wheeler trying to control but not successfully.
Voin has the hooks in. Wheeler is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rylan Wheeler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zima Voin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wheeler 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rylan Wheeler!
Rylan Wheeler took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Stoner's Killer Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: WVT 191: Le Franc v Thib Jr 2
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sixteen. Knights does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knights fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been told by Knights's head coaches at DF Fitnesscentrum that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knights throws a body kick that misses.
Knights punishes Sixteen's body with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Knights coming out on top.
Sixteen tries to clinch but Knights moves away
and Knights counters with a straight right hand.
Knights throws a body punch but Sixteen moves out of range.
Age Sixteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knights takes a swing at Sixteen's ribcage but misses.
Knights lands with a hook. Sixteen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sixteen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Sixteen has managed to clinch.
Sixteen throws a head punch that misses.
Knights lands a left hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sixteen obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knights lands with a left to the head.
Sixteen blocking some punches.
Sixteen looking to throw knees to the head but Knights is blocking nicely.
Sixteen can't find room to land a body shot as Knights controls the action.
Sixteen fails to pull guard.
Sixteen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Knights lands a shot to the body.
Knights lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sixteen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sixteen connects with a knee to the head.
Sixteen taking a breather.
Sixteen has Knights pressed against the cage, preventing Knights from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A body shot lands from Knights.
Sixteen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Nightey Knights has been cut.
Sixteen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knights lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knights blocks a body shot from Sixteen.
Knights makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Knights.
Sixteen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sixteen blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sixteen.
Sixteen lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knights.
Knights lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sixteen backwards.
Sixteen can't find room to land a body shot as Knights controls the action.
Sixteen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knights can't find room to land a body shot as Sixteen controls the action.
The referee calls for Sixteen to work.
Knights lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sixteen backwards.
Knights scores with a shoulder strike.
Sixteen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sixteen tries to throw a body punch but Knights avoids it by throwing Sixteen back against the cage.
Knights lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sixteen throws an elbow but it misses.
Knights lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sixteen backwards.
Sixteen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knights's face. #BC2#
Sixteen manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Knights. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knights.
Sixteen tries to clinch up
and Knights counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Sixteen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sixteen tries to clinch but Knights moves out of range.
Sixteen tries to close the distance and clinch but Knights swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sixteen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knights.
Sixteen throws out a loose jab but Knights uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Sixteen misses.
Knights punishes Sixteen's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Sixteen clinches up with Knights and pushes him back against the cage.
Knights can't find room to land a body shot as Sixteen controls the action.
Knights is trying to break free.
Knights goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knights.
Knights lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knights is leaning against Sixteen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sixteen misses with a body punch.
Knights can't find room to land a body shot as Sixteen controls the action.
Sixteen fails to pull guard.
Sixteen keeps control of Knights as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Sixteen has a couple of punches blocked by Knights.
Knights presses Sixteen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sixteen.
Sixteen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sixteen is looking to control Knights's arms but Knights gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sixteen has his back to the cage.
A short right from Knights on the inside.
Knights can't find room to land a body shot as Sixteen controls the action.
Knights gets through Sixteen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knights lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Knights breaks from the clinch.
Knights misses with a jab, cross combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sixteen.
Sixteen misses with a leg kick
letting Knights counter with a right hand.
Knights jabs Sixteen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sixteen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knights scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knights jabs Sixteen to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Sixteen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knights, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nightey Knights dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nightey Knights's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sixteen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knights blocks a leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Knights here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sixteen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knights circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knights circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sixteen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Knights smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sixteen misses with a leg kick.
Sixteen moves in looking to clinch but Knights pushes him off.
Knights lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sixteen darts in trying to clinch
and Knights counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sixteen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knights paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sixteen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knights counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Knights tries to keep at a distance but Sixteen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sixteen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knights creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knights.
Knights misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sixteen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knights or not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sixteen.
Sixteen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knights scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knights avoiding damage as Sixteen throws knees to the body.
Knights lands a body punch.
Knights swings wildly with an uppercut but Sixteen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sixteen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Knights up against the cage.
Knights lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knights lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Sixteen is rocked!
Knights managing to block the knees to the body from Sixteen.
Sixteen is still on wobbly legs! Can Knights finish him?
Sixteen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sixteen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nightey Knights has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sixteen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knights blocks it with crossed arms.
Sixteen seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Sixteen scores with a shoulder strike.
Knights lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knights tries to throw a body punch but Sixteen avoids it by throwing Knights back against the cage.
Knights lands a hook that snaps the head of Sixteen backwards.
Sixteen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knights struggles to land a body shot inside as Sixteen controls his hands.
Sixteen throws an elbow but it misses.
Sixteen misses with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knights lands a nice uppercut.
Knights lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sixteen or not.
Nice body punch from Knights - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knights.
Sixteen prevents Knights from breaking the clinch.
Knights lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knights.
Sixteen is looking for a takedown.
Knights blocks an elbow strike.
Sixteen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knights lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sixteen or not.
Sixteen is breathing heavily.#T3#
Knights struggles to land a body shot inside as Sixteen controls his hands.
A short left from Knights.
Knights lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sixteen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knights.
Knights misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sixteen throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Knights as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knights.
Knights presses Sixteen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sixteen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knights lands with a left to the head.
Sixteen is looking to control Knights's arms but Knights gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sixteen has his back to the cage.
Sixteen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knights's efforts to push away.
Sixteen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sixteen struggles to land a body shot inside as Knights controls his hands.
Knights lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sixteen backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Knights.
Sixteen tries a knee to the head but Knights blocks it.
Knights is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sixteen can do to turn this around?
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!
Sixteen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T4#
Sixteen misses with a knee to the head.
Sixteen prevents a body shot from Knights.
Knights scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sixteen tries a body shot but Knights blocks it.
Sixteen throws an elbow but it misses.
Sixteen tries a knee to the head but Knights blocks it.
A short right from Knights on the inside.
Knights lands a body punch.
Sixteen takes a shot to the head.
Knights misses with a body punch.
Sixteen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Knights on the inside.
Knights dips a shoulder and cracks Sixteen with a mighty uppercut! Sixteen falls back against the cage and Knights unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sixteen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Knights screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nightey Knights!
Nightey Knights tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: WVT 190: Logan v Assndrop
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1##TD#
Sanchez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brillo's half guard.
Brillo wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Brillo is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.
Brillo won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Sanchez'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.
Sanchez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brillo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Brillo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brillo lands with a few short shots to the body.
Brillo moves into full guard.
Sanchez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Sanchez stands and throws Brillo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brillo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sanchez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Brillo!
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brillo is looking to escape. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanchez tries to control but Brillo wriggling away. #SUB#
Sanchez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Brillo is on top in guard.
Brillo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brillo landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Brillo connects with a couple of short punches.
Brillo scoring with some ground and pound.
Brillo preventing the sweep.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brillo wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Sanchez moves into full mount! Brillo won't be happy about that!
Brillo 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.
Sanchez looking to control but Brillo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Brillo tries to reverse the position but Sanchez maintains control.
Sanchez looking to control but Brillo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brillo is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Sanchez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brillo to the mat! Brillo manages to get full guard.
Sanchez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez is pushing down on Brillo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brillo is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sanchez prevents Brillo from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Brillo defending well.
Sanchez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sanchez trying to control but Brillo is having none of it. #T1#
Brillo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sanchez works his way into side control.
Sanchez laying and praying for a moment but Brillo takes advantage and regains half guard.
Brillo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sanchez jumps into side control!
Brillo is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Brillo is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Brillo can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brillo keeps working.
Sanchez works to advance to full mount. Brillo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Sanchez goes for an armbar but Brillo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Brillo. #SUB#
Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Brillo distracts Sanchez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Brillo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brillo defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brillo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brillo stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Brillo works over Sanchez with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brillo defends it easily.
Sanchez 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.
Brillo wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez trying to control the position. #T4##SUB#
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brillo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brillo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brillo lands a couple of digs.
Brillo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brillo landing with the ground and pound.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Brillo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brillo is working Sanchez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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 Jesus Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A combination from Brillo does no damage. #TD#
Sanchez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brillo is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Brillo is working from the bottom.
Sanchez tries to move to mount but Brillo blocks the move with his legs.
Brillo sneaks back into half guard.
Brillo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez advances to half guard.
Sanchez is trying to control. Brillo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brillo can do to turn this around?#T1#
Brillo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Brillo defending well. #SUB#
Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brillo is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold.
Brillo tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Brillo wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez is looking to pass Brillo's guard but actually Brillo recovers to full guard.
Amarillo Brillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
Sanchez advances position into side control!
Brillo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brillo is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Brillo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sanchez is not content to let Brillo control the position.#T3#
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Brillo has control of the leg.
Sanchez taking some punishment here, with Brillo in his half guard.
Brillo is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Brillo there.
Brillo is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanchez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brillo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez keeping hold of Brillo's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brillo lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Brillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brillo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jesus Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brillo connects with a couple of short punches.
Brillo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brillo is working Sanchez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brillo chips away with some ground and pound.
Brillo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brillo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brillo scoring with some ground and pound.
Jesus Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brillo cracks Sanchez with a solid left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amarillo Brillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanchez 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DMMA 262 The Real Deal
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Tzeng tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cruz defends well and Tzeng ends up having to push Cruz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cruz feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Cruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tzeng tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cruz is in Tzeng's guard.
Cruz controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Tzeng looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tzeng keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tzeng looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily. #SUB2#
Tzeng is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Tzeng keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tzeng is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cruz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Tzeng is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tzeng has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Tzeng's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Tzeng keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz content to stall in guard here.
We've been hearing good reports from Cruz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Tzeng is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cruz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Cruz drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Cruz seems to have locked his on tight now - Tzeng screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Cruz, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Darian Cruz!
After winning the bout, Darian Cruz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SSKT VI
Date: Nov 13, 2023

#R1#
KT misses with a low kick as Berlioz jumps back.
KT throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
KT misses with a head kick.
KT sets himself, and Berlioz steps forward looking for the clinch! KT avoids it this time.
Berlioz blocks a head kick by KT.
KT tries to land a leg kick but Berlioz saw it coming and moves away.
Berlioz thuds his shin into the meat of KT's side.
Berlioz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits KTs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
KT misses with a body kick.
KT takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good standup being displayed there by Berlioz as he connects with a hook.
Berlioz connects with the punch.
KT throws a head kick that misses.
Berlioz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from KT.
KT tried to score with a low kick but Berlioz checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
KT throws a head kick but Berlioz moves out of range.
KT throws a nice outside leg kick.
KT fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Berlioz is out of range.
KT misses with a head kick.
Berlioz connects with a jab.#T1#
KT misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Berlioz.#CUT2#It looks like Android KT has been cut.#CL2#
Berlioz moves into the clinch.
Berlioz gets through KT's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
KT has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Berlioz prevents KT from breaking the clinch.
KT is trying to break free.
KT wants to get back to striking at distance but Berlioz won't allow it.
I was talking to KT's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Berlioz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite KT's efforts to push away.
Berlioz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
KT wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Berlioz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Berlioz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Berlioz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Berlioz lands a nice uppercut.
Berlioz lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2##BC#
KT breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
KT pivots, looking for a leg kick but Berlioz is out of range and KT settles back down.
KT throws a leg kick
and Berlioz counters with an inside leg kick.
KT has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Berlioz.
Android KT seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berlioz sizes up KT with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Berlioz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Berlioz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Berlioz lands a jab.
Berlioz blocks a head kick by KT.
KT throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Berlioz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
KT throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
KT takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Berlioz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! KT had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
KT motions for Berlioz to come forward. KT throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Berlioz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping KT at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berlioz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Berlioz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
KT tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
KT takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Berlioz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Android KT's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Berlioz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
KT throws a body shot but no joy.
KT walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Berlioz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Berlioz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Berlioz works over KT's head and body with a nice combination.
A solid body kick from KT.
A cross from Berlioz lands.#CL2#
Berlioz forces KT back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
KT breaks from the clinch.
KT misses with a head kick.
Berlioz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!#CL2#
Berlioz has KT up against the ropes in a clinch.
KT pushes off an throws an elbow but Berlioz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
KT has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Berlioz. #BC2#
Berlioz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
KT misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hector Berlioz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Berlioz digs a good body shot into KT's ribs.
Berlioz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from KT.
A nice side step and Berlioz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
KT throws a leg kick
and Berlioz counters with a stiff right hand.
KT throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Berlioz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Berlioz.
Berlioz keeps control of KT as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Berlioz tries to work over KT's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
KT has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Berlioz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Berlioz breaks the clinch.
Berlioz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Berlioz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
KT takes one on the button.
Berlioz connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berlioz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
KT misses with the body kick
and Berlioz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
KT looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the liver by Berlioz. Beautiful body shot.
Berlioz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as KT throws out the jab.
KT misses with a head kick.
KT looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Berlioz flicks out a counter leg kick but KT steps away.
KT throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Berlioz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A leg kick checked by Berlioz.
Berlioz works KT's body with a nice hook.
KT looks to land a body kick but Berlioz moved away.
Berlioz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Berlioz lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berlioz cracks KT with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
KT ducks right into an uppercut from Berlioz.
Berlioz connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Berlioz pushes KT up against the ropes in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Berlioz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Android KT's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Berlioz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hector Berlioz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
KT fakes the leg kick and cracks Berlioz in the body.
Berlioz blocks the body kick.
KT gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Berlioz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
KT throws a sloppy head kick and Berlioz moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Berlioz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Berlioz scores with a nice strike.
Berlioz tries to work over KT's front leg with a kick but KT checks it.
Berlioz lands a jab to the nose.
Berlioz works the jab nicely.
KT looks for the body kick but Berlioz saw that one coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Berlioz scores with a four punch combination!
Berlioz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berlioz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
KT looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Berlioz checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as KT blocks the leg kick.
KT throws a quick counter kick to the body but Berlioz avoids it.
KT chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Berlioz can pounce on him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Berlioz.#T1#
KT misses with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Berlioz blocks the leg kick.
KT throws a sloppy head kick and Berlioz moves out of range easily.
KT throws a leg kick that is checked
and Berlioz counters with a nice uppercut.
KT throws a lazy body kick
and Berlioz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Berlioz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as KT checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Berlioz moves into the clinch.
KT wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Berlioz has him pressed against the ropes.
Berlioz has KT pressed against the ropes, preventing KT from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Berlioz lands a shoulder strike.
KT blocking some punches. #T2#
KT is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
KT is trying to force a seperation but Berlioz has the dominant position.
KT has had enough of the clinch but Berlioz keeps him there for the moment.
Berlioz lands a hook to the side of the head.
KT wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hector Berlioz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Berlioz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite KT's efforts to push away.
KT is trying to break the clinch but Berlioz has him pressed against the ropes.
Android KT has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KT throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Berlioz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Berlioz 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Berlioz!
Hector Berlioz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SSG 227 Hall vs Bar
Date: Nov 12, 2023

155 cm
20 yrs
130 lbs

185 cm
30 yrs
178 lbs

Snowstrinski

Cahute

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 8 wins and 28 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cahute manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Snowstrinski on his heels. He'll look to pass Snowstrinski's guard now, I'm sure.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (2) Cahute
Cahute tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowstrinski is retaining full guard.
Cahute showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snowstrinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cahute's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Snowstrinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cahute controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Snowstrinski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cahute gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (5) Cahute#T1#
Snowstrinski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cahute taking a break here but Snowstrinski is having none of it and regains half guard.
Cahute is trying to control. Snowstrinski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cahute looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cahute with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but Snowstrinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Snowstrinski is trying to maintain the position but Cahute is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Cahute is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snowstrinski defends it well.
Cahute wants to free his trapped foot but Snowstrinski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cahute trying to control the action but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cahute seems to be working for a kimura but Snowstrinski defends the submission attempt.
Cahute wants to pass to mount but Snowstrinski is defending the position. #T3#
Snowstrinski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cahute's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cahute's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (5) Cahute#SUB#
Snowstrinski is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cahute defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Snowstrinski working for the choke.
Cahute just trying to survive but Snowstrinski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Snowstrinski looking to break Cahute's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cahute remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Snowstrinski will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cahute manages to reverse the position and now he's in Snowstrinski's guard. Nice work there by Cahute.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (7) Cahute
Cahute trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snowstrinski working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Cahute is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cahute tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowstrinski is retaining full guard.
Snowstrinski 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.
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully.
Snowstrinski being controlled here, momentarily.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snowstrinski is keeping the position for now.
Cahute looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5##SUB2#
Cahute drops back, looking for a kneebar! Snowstrinski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Snowstrinski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Snowstrinski!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (7) Cahute#SUB#
Snowstrinski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snowstrinski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cahute tries to bench press Snowstrinski off him but Snowstrinski keeps the position.
Cahute 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.#SUB#
Snowstrinski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snowstrinski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Snowstrinski trying to control the position but Cahute is working away. #T6#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Cahute is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Snowstrinski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Snowstrinski seems to be working for a kimura but Cahute defends the submission attempt.
Snowstrinski trying to control from half guard but Cahute is working away.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Snowstrinski 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. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T7##SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for a kimura but Cahute is defending it quite comfortably.
Snowstrinski is pressing down on Cahute's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cahute is holding on for now.
Cahute wants to improve his position but Snowstrinski is controlling well.
Cahute desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Snowstrinski 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.
Cahute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Cahute controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cahute doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snowstrinski.
Snowstrinski trying to control the action but Cahute is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Snowstrinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Cahute is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cahute is looking to improve his position. #T9##SUB#
Snowstrinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Cahute is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cahute tries to roll over but Snowstrinski keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute keeps trying to improve his position.
Cahute trying to control here. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is trying to work for a kimura but Cahute is defending well.
Cahute tries to roll over but Snowstrinski keeps him under control.
Snowstrinski is keen to just control but Cahute is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Snowstrinski trying to work for an americana but Cahute has managed to regain full guard.
Cahute seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T10#
Cahute wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Cahute is looking to cinch up a triangle. Snowstrinski throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cahute's body to avoid the submission. Cahute has instead reached around Snowstrinski's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cahute arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gaston Cahute!
Our winner, Gaston Cahute, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SSG 228 Hunt vs Kersikov
Date: Nov 12, 2023

150 cm
32 yrs
105 lbs

168 cm
39 yrs
159 lbs

Breaker

Reed

Event: TL Fight Night 29
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Sixteenthethird looks to land a combination. Doncic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Doncic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doncic moves out of range as Sixteenthethird strikes.
Sixteenthethird throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Doncic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Doncic lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Sixteenthethird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doncic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Doncic scoring with some ground and pound.
Sixteenthethird trying to keep a closed guard but Doncic is proving a slippery customer.
Doncic told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Doncic throws a big right hand that misses.
Doncic advances to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sixteenthethird on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Doncic is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB#
Doncic sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Sixteenthethird doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Doncic paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Sixteenthethird - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robo Sixteenthethird!
Robo Sixteenthethird seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 183: Haggar v Railio
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Kangas misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Kangas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Good leg kick by Kangas.
Nice body kick there by Kangas.
Voin misses with an uppercut. Kangas saw that one coming.
Voin walks into a stiff left hand from Kangas.
Nice defenses there by Kangas.
Kangas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kangas lands an overhand right.
Kangas swats away the attempt to clinch by Voin.
Voin takes one to the chin there.
Voin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kangas finds it's way round the side to connect with Voin's head.
Zima Voin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kangas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kangas cracks Voin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kangas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Voin.
Kangas throws out a counter right but Voin avoids it with no problem.
Kangas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Voin instigates a clinch. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Voin as Kangas tries to tie him up.
A hook to the body from Kangas.
Kangas digs a right hand underneath Voin's ribcage. Voin let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD#
Voin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kangas can't fight it off and eventually Voin manages to take the fight to the floor. Kangas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Voin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kangas is keeping the position for now.
Voin passes Kangas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kangas is controlling Voin's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Voin in particular looking to stall.
Kangas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kangas is looking to improve his position. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Voin misses with a hook
and Kangas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Voin.
A countering left hand to the body from Kangas misses.
Kangas stuns Voin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tapani Kangas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Voin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kangas.
Voin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Voin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kangas counters with a left and a right that stings Voin. #T4#
Kangas lands a nice looking body shot.
Kangas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kangas misses with a head kick.
Voin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Voin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Voin looks to clinch
and Kangas counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kangas lands with a nice body punch.
Voin is looking to clinch.
Voin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kangas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Kangas misses.
Voin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Voin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Voin 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kangas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kangas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kangas lands with a cross.
Kangas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Voin.
Kangas cracks Voin with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Voin has closed the distance and engaged Kangas in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kangas.
A short body shot lands from Kangas as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Kangas breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas lands with a nice body punch.
Kangas lands a really nice looking cross but Voin seems unphased.
Voin thows a leg kick but Kangas checks it
letting Kangas counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Kangas closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kangas working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Voin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kangas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kangas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Voin backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Kangas.
Kangas misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Kangas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kangas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Voin lands a glancing blow to the side of Kangas's head.
A big left from Kangas misses.
Voin attempts a counter takedown but Kangas avoids it well and moves away.
Nice cross by Kangas.
Voin swings for the body but Kangas moves out of range.
It seemed like Kangas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Kangas pushes Voin up against the cage in a clinch.
Kangas presses Voin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kangas misses with a body punch.
Kangas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kangas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Voin backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2##TD#
Voin tightens his grip and picks Kangas up, before dumping him to the ground. Kangas manages to land in guard.
Kangas is trying to hold Voin in close to prevent damage but Voin has managed to pass into half guard.
Voin is controlling the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Voin'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.
Kangas wants to control but Voin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Voin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kangas is concentrating on defense, preventing Voin from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kangas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Voin backs up against the cage.
Voin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kangas paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Kangas lands a nice shot that snaps Voin's head back.
Kangas scores with a hook.
A good leg kick by Kangas.
Voin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kangas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kangas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voin manages to avoid it.#CL#
Voin moves into range and clinches up with Kangas.
Voin tries to score a body lock takedown but Kangas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kangas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kangas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Voin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kangas's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kangas.
Voin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kangas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zima Voin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kangas blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kangas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Kangas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kangas swats away the attempt to clinch by Voin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kangas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kangas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tapani Kangas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kangas lands a nice looking body kick.
Voin has his takedown stuffed
and Kangas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Voin tries to clinch
and Kangas counters with a stiff right hand.
Voin throws a series of punches but Kangas avoids them all with ease.
Voin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Voin blocks a head kick by Kangas.
Kangas wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kangas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Voin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kangas is trying to keep an underhook but Voin manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T1#
Kangas trying to control from the bottom.
Kangas keeping hold of Voin's head, controlling as best he can.
Voin controlling the pace.
Kangas tries to roll over but Voin keeps him under control.
Zima Voin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kangas is looking to control Voin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kangas avoid being mounted?
Voin prevents Kangas from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kangas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kangas digs a good hook to Voin's body. #T3#
Kangas lands a nice looking body kick.
Kangas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Voin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Voin misses with a takedown
and Kangas counters with a good, hard body kick but Voin shrugs it off.
A big right from Voin misses.
Kangas is trying to counter with his kicks.
Voin misses with a hook. Kangas ducked under it nicely.
Kangas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Voin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Voin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kangas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Voin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Both fighters circling a little - Kangas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kangas lands a slapping body shot.
Voin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab by Voin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kangas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Voin under the eye.
Voin moves in looking to clinch but Kangas pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kangas! But no joy.
Tapani Kangas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Kangas thuds a left hand into Voin's body.
A low kick lands for Kangas.
Kangas cracks Voin with a good jab.
Kangas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kangas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kangas throws a head kick that Voin semi-blocks.
Nice uppercut lands for Kangas. That snapped Voin's head back.
Voin tries to move into range but Kangas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Voin stuns Kangas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Voin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Voin looks to clinch
and Kangas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Voin looks to land a combination but Kangas avoids it well.
Voin walks into a stiff left hand from Kangas.
Voin throws a lazy uppercut
and Kangas counters with a stiff right hand.
Voin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kangas connects with the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tapani Kangas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kangas 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapani Kangas!

Event: WVT 183: Haggar v Railio
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1##CL#
Sixteen closes the distance and clinches.
Sixteen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Beckley manages to break the clinch.
Age Sixteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sixteen forces Beckley back against the cage and clinches.
Beckley effectively controlling the action here.
Beckley avoiding damage as Sixteen throws knees to the body.
Sixteen'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.
A short uppercut from Beckley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixteen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sixteen misses with a body punch. #T1#
Beckley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sixteen.
Sixteen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sixteen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sixteen looking to throw knees to the head but Beckley is blocking nicely.
Sixteen tries to throw a body punch but Beckley avoids it by throwing Sixteen back against the cage.
Beckley managing to block the knees to the body from Sixteen.
Sixteen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Beckley avoiding damage as Sixteen throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sixteen.
Sixteen digs a right hand into Beckley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beckley's gas tank.
Sixteen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sixteen. #T2#
Sixteen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Beckley up against the cage.
Sixteen tries to work over Beckley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sixteen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sixteen misses with a knee strike.
Beckley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sixteen struggles to land a body shot inside as Beckley controls his hands. #TD2#
Beckley jumps guard and drags Sixteen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Beckley keeping full guard, as Sixteen tries to pass.
Beckley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sixteen is controlling him. #T3#
Sixteen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Beckley wants to get back to his feet but Sixteen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sixteen landing with the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Sixteen'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixteen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beckley works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beckley is looking to stand up but Sixteen isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beckley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beckley trying to land knees to the body.
Beckley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sixteen pushes Beckley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sixteen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beckley tries to land knees in the clinch but Sixteen avoids the damage to the body.
Sixteen lands a knee to the head.
Sixteen slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Age Sixteen 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#
Beckley throws a nice looking combination but Sixteen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sixteen tries to clinch but Beckley is having none of it.
Age Sixteen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beckley tries to clinch but Sixteen moves out of range.
Sixteen thuds a left hand into Beckley's body.
Sixteen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beckley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sixteen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Beckley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Sixteen has closed the distance and engaged Beckley in a clinch.
Sixteen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixteen pushes Beckley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sixteen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beckley has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sixteen obliges.
Beckley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Sixteen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Beckley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sixteen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beckley.
A left hand lands to the body for Sixteen.
Sixteen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sixteen tries to land knees in the clinch but Beckley avoids the damage to the body.
Sixteen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sixteen misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sixteen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beckley's brow.
Sixteen landing knees to the head.
Beckley blocks an elbow strike.
Beckley trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Beckley taking a breather.
Sixteen misses with a knee to the head.
Beckley tries for a takedown but Sixteen manages to get underhooks.
Sixteen has a couple of punches blocked by Beckley.
Sixteen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Beckley up against the cage.
Sixteen lands a hook that snaps the head of Beckley backwards.
Beckley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sixteen blocks it with crossed arms.
Beckley avoiding damage as Sixteen throws knees to the body.
Sixteen is struggling to control the position.
Beckley cracks Sixteen with a nice body shot.#T3#
Sixteen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sixteen works on Beckley's body with a couple of short punches.
Sixteen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beckley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sixteen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sixteen struggles to land a body shot inside as Beckley controls his hands.
Sixteen tries to throw a body punch but Beckley avoids it by throwing Sixteen back against the cage.
Sixteen tries to work over Beckley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sixteen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sixteen is pushing Beckley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Age Sixteen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sixteen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Sixteen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beckley prevents a body shot from Sixteen.
Sixteen misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Sixteen.
Beckley'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.
Sixteen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beckley's elbow.
Beckley avoiding damage as Sixteen throws knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knees to the body from Sixteen.
Sixteen is leaning against Beckley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sixteen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Age Sixteen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Sixteen has Beckley up against the cage in a clinch.
Sixteen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beckley can do to turn this around?
Beckley tries a knee to the head but Sixteen blocks it.
Sixteen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Beckley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sixteen tries to land a knee to the head but Beckley blocks with his arms. #BC#
Sixteen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sixteen is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Sixteen is predictable there
and Beckley counters with a straight right hand.
Sixteen darts in trying to clinch
and Beckley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1##CL#
Sixteen darts in and clinches Beckley up against the cage.
Sixteen works on Beckley's body with a couple of short punches.
Beckley dodges an elbow strike from Sixteen.
Sixteen connects with a knee to the head.
Beckley is looking to control Sixteen's arms but Sixteen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Beckley has his back to the cage.
Sixteen misses with a knee to the head.
Sixteen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sixteen tries to land a knee to the head but Beckley blocks with his arms.
Beckley misses with a body punch.
Sixteen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sixteen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beckley avoids it.
A short left from Sixteen. #T2#
Sixteen tries a body shot but Beckley blocks it.
Sixteen tries to land a knee to the head but Beckley blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Sixteen.
Sixteen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aeson Beckley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sixteen is trying to stall.
Sixteen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sixteen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sixteen landing knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Sixteen is trying to maintain a safe position but Beckley gets an underhook and turns Sixteen into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Sixteen.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Age Sixteen.
Sixteen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Sixteen clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Beckley manages to break the clinch.
Sixteen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beckley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Beckley forces Sixteen back against the cage and clinches.
Sixteen is pushing Beckley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Beckley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sixteen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beckley.
Beckley prevents a body shot from Sixteen.
Sixteen throws an elbow but it misses.
Sixteen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sixteen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beckley is defending well for now.
Beckley misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sixteen is looking for a takedown.
Age Sixteen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sixteen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Beckley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Age Sixteen!
Our winner, Age Sixteen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CFC 605
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Kelly blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Rodriguez gets a clinch.
Kelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodriguez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kelly up against the cage.
Rodriguez looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
Kelly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriguez .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rodriguez moves into the clinch.
Rodriguez trying to control the position but instead, Kelly has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rodriguez into the cage.
Rodriguez tries to circle away but Kelly has him pinned against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Rodriguez 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kelly dodges the punch combination from Rodriguez . #CL2#
Rodriguez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rodriguez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kelly blocks a body shot from Rodriguez .
Rodriguez avoids a wild elbow strike from Kelly.
Kelly lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Frankie Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodriguez swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly.
Kelly tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Rodriguez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodriguez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kelly in his tracks.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodriguez jabs Kelly right on the nose. Kelly blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Rodriguez clinches up against the cage.
Kelly misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kelly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodriguez 's brow.
Rodriguez stalling the fight.
Rodriguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Kelly avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez blocks an elbow strike.
The referee calls for Kelly to work.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
Rodriguez presses Kelly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rodriguez blocks an elbow strike from Kelly. #T3#
Kelly missing with knees to the body.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Kelly throws knees to the body.
Rodriguez pushes Kelly back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rodriguez tries to break free but Kelly pushes him back against the cage.
Kelly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rodriguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Kelly avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez leaning against his opponent.
Kelly throws an elbow but it misses.
Rodriguez wants to break free but Kelly has control.
Rodriguez blocks the elbow strike.
Rodriguez avoids a wild elbow strike from Kelly.#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodriguez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rodriguez connects with a body shot that sends Kelly's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Rodriguez rushes Kelly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kelly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodriguez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Come on Rodriguez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rodriguez has Kelly pushed against the cage.
Rodriguez avoids a wild elbow strike from Kelly.
Kelly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Kelly. #CUT#That has opened up Frankie Rodriguez 's cut even more.
Rodriguez slows down the pace here.
Rodriguez avoids the elbow strike from Kelly, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kelly misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Rodriguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frankie Rodriguez 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez cracks Kelly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Convicted Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Rodriguez .
Rodriguez throws a leg kick but Kelly sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kelly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rodriguez .
Kelly fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kelly clinches up with Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage.
Kelly avoiding damage as Rodriguez throws knees to the body.
Rodriguez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kelly being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Rodriguez 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rodriguez takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez dodges an elbow strike from Kelly.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kelly throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Rodriguez '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.
Kelly throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Rodriguez breaks from the clinch.
We've been informed that Rodriguez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rodriguez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Kelly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Rodriguez .
Kelly moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.
Kelly is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
Rodriguez tries to counter with a clinch but Kelly shakes him off and moves away.
Kelly drops his hands momentarily and Rodriguez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kelly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Rodriguez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rodriguez scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Kelly wants to clinch.
Rodriguez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kelly shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kelly wants to clinch up but Rodriguez keeps it at a distance.
Rodriguez wants to counter with a clinch but Kelly pushes him away.
Kelly is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away. #CL2#
Rodriguez rushes Kelly and presses him up against the cage.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Rodriguez lands a body punch.
Rodriguez blocks an elbow strike from Kelly.
Rodriguez avoids the elbow strike from Kelly, against the cage.
Rodriguez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Rodriguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kelly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rodriguez missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kelly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodriguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez tries to counter with a clinch but Kelly shakes him off and moves away.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodriguez misses with a wild combination.
Rodriguez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kelly's sensitive parts. #T4##CL2#
Rodriguez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kelly, pushing him back against the cage.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Kelly.
Kelly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kelly lands an elbow that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks for a moment.
Rodriguez avoiding damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rodriguez in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rodriguez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kelly slows down the pace here.
Rodriguez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Rodriguez is stalling here.
Rodriguez takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frankie Rodriguez 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Rodriguez clinches with his opponent.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rodriguez dodges an elbow strike from Kelly.
Rodriguez takes an elbow to the temple.
Rodriguez tries to stall but Kelly uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kelly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rodriguez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kelly tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez gets through Kelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Rodriguez .
A bit of stalling here from Rodriguez .
Rodriguez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kelly in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rodriguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kelly misses with an elbow strike.
Rodriguez dodges an elbow strike from Kelly.
Kelly trying to land knees to the body. #T1##BC2#
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kelly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kelly tries to clinch up.
Kelly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kelly tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
Kelly tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Kelly tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Kelly moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.
Kelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kelly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodriguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kelly blocks a low kick nicely.
Kelly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Rodriguez swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly.
Kelly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodriguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frankie Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodriguez with a jab.
Rodriguez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Kelly clinches with his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Rodriguez 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kelly ducks right into an uppercut from Rodriguez .
Kelly has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Rodriguez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3#
Kelly tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly.
Rodriguez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Convicted Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Rodriguez moves into range and clinches up with Kelly.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
Kelly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#The cut above Frankie Rodriguez 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Convicted Kelly!
An out of breath Convicted Kelly thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 181: Matikainen v Hussein
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Sanchez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD2#
Murphy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Sanchez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Murphy is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Murphy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Murphy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Murphy connects with a massive shot to the dome! #CUT2#It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Murphy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Murphy has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T1#
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Sanchez pulls Murphy in close to his closed guard and prevents Murphy from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murphy's guard. #REVR#
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanchez advances to half guard.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Murphy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom.
Murphy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sanchez is looking to pass into half guard but Murphy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Murphy is in guard.#REVB##T3##SUB#
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Sanchez'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.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Murphy trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Murphy cracks Sanchez with a solid left hand.
Murphy scoring with some ground and pound.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there.
Murphy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Murphy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
Jesus Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Murphy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sanchez to the ground. Murphy is now in Sanchez's guard.
Murphy is in close to Sanchez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murphy preventing the sweep.
Murphy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Murphy chips away with some ground and pound.
Murphy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murphy landing with the ground and pound.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Murphy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Murphy won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here. #T2#
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
Murphy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murphy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Murphy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Murphy won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Murphy is in close to Sanchez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Murphy lands a couple of digs.
Murphy trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Murphy won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here. #T3#
Murphy content to stall in guard here.
Sanchez has control of Murphy's left arm, preventing Murphy from doing any damage.
Murphy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murphy's corner calls for a 1-2. Murphy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4##TD2#
Murphy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sanchez on his heels. He'll look to pass Sanchez's guard now, I'm sure.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Sanchez won't allow Murphy to get back to his feet.
Murphy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanchez's guard. #REVB#
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Murphy drives through with a takedown into Sanchez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Murphy won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Paddy Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy chips away with some ground and pound.
Murphy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Murphy landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murphy is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Sanchez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Murphy trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sanchez working for a triangle but Murphy defends it easily.
Murphy chips away with some ground and pound.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murphy's guard. #REVR#
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Murphy managing to control the position.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Murphy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Murphy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez 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#
Sanchez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4##SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanchez works his way into side control. #SUB#
Sanchez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murphy, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Sanchez is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Murphy is trying to escape and Sanchez transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Murphy is forced to tap! Nice work there by Sanchez! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SSG 219 Doe vs Pushkin
Date: Oct 29, 2023

150 cm
31 yrs
105 lbs

180 cm
35 yrs
149 lbs

Breaker

Rambo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 49 losses; Arm Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rambo drives through with a takedown into Breaker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breaker (0) vs (2) Rambo#SUB#
Breaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rambo is aware though and is defending well.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Breaker keeps moving.
Breaker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Breaker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rambo defends well.#SUB#
Rambo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rambo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Breaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rambo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##SUB#
Breaker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rambo passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (0) vs (5) Rambo
Breaker is trying to escape the position but Rambo is controlling the position.
Breaker tries to bench press Rambo off him but Rambo keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker regains half guard.#T2#
Rambo trying to advance position but Breaker counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Breaker has his foot on Rambo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rambo works his way back into a safe position though.
Breaker keeping full guard, as Rambo tries to pass.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Breaker keeps moving.
Rambo preventing the sweep.
Rambo slips nicely into half guard.
Breaker is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB#
Breaker looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rambo passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (0) vs (8) Rambo
Rambo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Breaker keeps working. #SUB2#
Rambo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rambo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Breaker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rambo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Rambo slows the pace down.
Breaker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rambo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Rambo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Breaker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rambo trying to control the position but Breaker is working away. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Breaker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Rambo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Breaker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rambo taking a breather here.
Breaker is trying to work for a sweep but Rambo has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Breaker (0) vs (10) Rambo#T6#
Rambo controlling the position easily from mount.
Breaker can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Rambo goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Breaker turns into him and now he's in Rambo's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (2) vs (10) Rambo
Rambo wants to sweep but no luck.
Breaker trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom. #T7#
Breaker pushing down on Rambo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Rambo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rambo 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.#SUB#
Breaker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rambo sees it coming and defends easily.
Breaker stalling away here and it's allowed Rambo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Rambo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Rambo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Breaker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Breaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rambo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Breaker trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom. #T8#
Rambo wants to sweep but no luck.
Breaker trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Breaker has gone for a leg lock! Rambo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Breaker's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (2) vs (12) Rambo
Rambo tries to free his leg and advance position but Breaker is retaining full guard.
Rambo trying to control but Breaker is working from the bottom.
Breaker working a defensive guard here.
Rambo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breaker is keeping the position for now. #T9##SUB#
Breaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Breaker is keeping the position.#SUB#
Rambo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Breaker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rambo has managed to get both his arms back between Breaker's legs - danger averted.#T10#
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Breaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Breaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Breaker is controlling Rambo's posture.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Breaker is keeping the position.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Breaker keeps moving. #T11#
Rambo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Breaker wants to sweep but no luck.
Breaker keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
Rambo looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Breaker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rambo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Breaker.
Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (2) vs (15) Rambo#T12##SUB2#
Rambo is trying to get an arm triangle but Breaker is defending well.
Breaker struggling a bit here.
Breaker is trying to improve his position.
Breaker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rambo's best efforts.#T13#
Rambo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (2) vs (18) Rambo
Rambo controlling from mount.
Breaker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rambo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Breaker has worked his arm free - good work by Breaker!
Breaker gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Rambo controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Rambo wants to work for an arm triangle but Breaker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Breaker wants to get back to full guard.
Rambo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (2) vs (21) Rambo
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rambo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Breaker to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Breaker shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rambo wins on points by 21 to 2.

Event: SSG 220 Hall vs Orion
Date: Oct 29, 2023

165 cm
21 yrs
144 lbs

155 cm
20 yrs
130 lbs

De Rossi

Snowstrinski

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Flavio De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 27 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
De Rossi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snowstrinski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Rossi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Snowstrinski goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Rossi prevents it. #TD#
De Rossi jumps into guard, dragging Snowstrinski to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Rossi keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully. #SUB#
De Rossi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
De Rossi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving.
Snowstrinski preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Snowstrinski has gone for a leg lock! De Rossi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Snowstrinski's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (2) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Rossi controls the pace.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking for a guillotine here but De Rossi defends easily.
Snowstrinski working a defensive guard here. #T2#
De Rossi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Rossi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Rossi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Rossi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##SUB2#
Snowstrinski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snowstrinski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Rossi's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (2) vs (2) Snowstrinski
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snowstrinski won't allow De Rossi to sweep him here. #SUB#
De Rossi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snowstrinski is aware though and is defending well.
De Rossi is trying to keep Snowstrinski in close. #SUB#
De Rossi is looking for a triangle but Snowstrinski pushes his legs off easily.
De Rossi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
De Rossi has his foot on Snowstrinski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snowstrinski works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB#
De Rossi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Snowstrinski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
De Rossi looking for a guillotine here but Snowstrinski defends easily. #SUB#
De Rossi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snowstrinski defends it easily.
Snowstrinski trying to control but De Rossi is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snowstrinski stopping the sweep attempt from De Rossi.#T5#
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving. #SUB#
De Rossi looking for a guillotine here but Snowstrinski defends easily.
De Rossi keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully. #SUB#
De Rossi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T6#
De Rossi is pulling down on Snowstrinski's head to control his posture.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski drops back looking for a leg! De Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Rossi manages to kick Snowstrinski off! Snowstrinski jumps back into De Rossi's guard.
Snowstrinski preventing the sweep.
De Rossi 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: De Rossi (4) vs (2) Snowstrinski
De Rossi moves into full mount! Snowstrinski won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (7) vs (2) Snowstrinski#T7#
Snowstrinski is in all sorts of trouble here.
De Rossi content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Rossi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Snowstrinski tries to hold on but De Rossi postures up.#T8#
De Rossi content just to control the position here.
Snowstrinski regains half guard.
De Rossi not doing much here. #T9##SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Rossi slows the pace down in half guard.
Snowstrinski is looking to get back to full guard here but De Rossi has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (10) vs (2) Snowstrinski#T10#
Snowstrinski wants to control but De Rossi postures up.
The referee asks De Rossi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. De Rossi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Snowstrinski is looking for a sweep.
Snowstrinski wants to control but De Rossi postures up.
Snowstrinski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De Rossi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Snowstrinski tries to bench press De Rossi off him but De Rossi keeps the position. #T11#
Snowstrinski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Snowstrinski is looking for a sweep. De Rossi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Rossi controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Snowstrinski tries to get to full guard but De Rossi has control of the leg.
Snowstrinski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
De Rossi slows the pace down in half guard.
Snowstrinski wants to get back to full guard.
De Rossi stalling.
Snowstrinski wants to get back to full guard but De Rossi has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (13) vs (2) Snowstrinski#T13#
Snowstrinski is looking to get to half guard.
De Rossi controlling his opponent.
Snowstrinski tries to lock up and control but De Rossi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Snowstrinski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Snowstrinski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Snowstrinski wants to get back to full guard.
De Rossi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rossi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (16) vs (2) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski is desperately trying to improve his position but De Rossi has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
De Rossi takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
Flavio De Rossi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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