Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C418: Santos vs Dewitt
Date: May 11, 2025

#R1#
Dratchev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kingston! But no joy.
Dratchev throws a low kick but Kingston moves out of range easily.
Kingston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dratchev lands a two punch combo.
Kingston takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dratchev throws the kick towards the body but Kingston avoids it.
Kingston throws an overhand right that lands on Dratchev's shoulder, as Dratchev tries to avoid the shot.
Dratchev throws a lazy head kick
and Kingston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dratchev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Surkho Dratchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Kingston's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dratchev moves out of range as Kingston strikes.
Dratchev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kingston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dratchev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dratchev thows a leg kick but Kingston checks it
and Kingston counters with a nice uppercut.
Dratchev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
Dratchev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Dratchev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kingston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dratchev somewhat.
Kingston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dratchev shoots in for a double leg but Kingston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dratchev swinging wildly here.
Dratchev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Dratchev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dratchev.#TD#
Dratchev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kingston is trying to escape back to his feet but Dratchev uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dratchev misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Dratchev is trying to get an arm triangle but Kingston is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dratchev goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kingston rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dratchev's guard! Nice work there by Kingston!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dratchev trying to keep a closed guard but Kingston is proving a slippery customer.
Dratchev looking to control but Kingston passes into half guard.
Kingston is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T3#
Dratchev trying to control here.
Dratchev is doing well to control the position and prevent Kingston from advancing to side control.
Dratchev trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Dratchev actively working from the bottom here.
Dratchev trying to control but Kingston postures up.
Dratchev wants to get back to full guard.
Kingston perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dratchev controlling the position for now.
Kingston has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Sydney Top Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kingston seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dratchev is looking to improve his position.
Dratchev is controlling Kingston's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kingston prevents Dratchev from improving his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dratchev throws the kick towards the body but Kingston avoids it.
A jab from Dratchev misses.
Kingston avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surkho Dratchev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dratchev.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dratchev.

Kingston throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kingston misses with a straight right.
Dratchev misses the body punch
and Kingston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dratchev is defended easily by Kingston.
Dratchev misses with a hook to the body
and Kingston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dratchev.
Dratchev shoots in looking for a takedown but Kingston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dratchev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Surkho Dratchev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Dratchev.
Dratchev takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses.
Kingston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dratchev misses with a straight right.
Dratchev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingston.
Kingston moves out of range as Dratchev strikes.
Kingston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dratchev moves away.
Dratchev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kingston scores with a head kick. Dratchev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dratchev connects with a leg kick.
Dratchev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Kingston misses.
Dratchev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kingston.
Mitch Kingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Kingston. No joy for Dratchev on that attempt.
Kingston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kingston slaps away a takedown attempt from Dratchev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dratchev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kingston as he avoids it easily.
Kingston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dratchev counters with a three punch combo that has Kingston backing up. Kingston nods at Dratchev to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dratchev shoots in for a takedown but Kingston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kingston throws a shot from downtown. Dratchev moves away and avoids it.
Dratchev misses with a takedown attempt - Kingston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dratchev misses with an uppercut
and Kingston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dratchev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kingston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dratchev somewhat.#T3#
Dratchev tries to clinch up.
Dratchev fails with the takedown.
Jab by Kingston.
Kingston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kingston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dratchev lands with a right hand.
Dratchev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kingston.
Kingston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kingston swinging wildly here.
Dratchev throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Dratchev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kingston! But no joy.
Kingston sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A low kick lands for Dratchev.
Kingston slips under a jab.
Dratchev slips a jab from Kingston.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston tries a head kick but it misses.
Kingston misses the shot to the body.
Dratchev throws a leg kick
and Dratchev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dratchev throws a head kick but Kingston moves out of range.
Dratchev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kingston counters with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Kingston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Surkho Dratchev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kingston misses with a head kick.
Dratchev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kingston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dratchev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kingston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dratchev or perhaps it was just good defense by Kingston, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Kingston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dratchev throws a sloppy body shot
and Dratchev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kingston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dratchev throws a poor cross that misses
and Kingston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dratchev thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dratchev throws a hook but Kingston blocks it.
Kingston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dratchev throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dratchev misses with a takedown attempt
and Kingston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Kingston fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dratchev is out of range.
Dratchev closes the distance but Kingston moves to the side
letting Kingston counter with a right hand.
Dratchev shoots in for a takedown but Kingston shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Surkho Dratchev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingston misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Dratchev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mitch Kingston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kingston throws a shot from downtown. Dratchev moves away and avoids it.
Kingston takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Kingston tries to sprawl but Dratchev drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Kingston has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dratchev is on him like a limpet, forcing Kingston back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston blocking some punches. #BC2#
Kingston manages to break the clinch.
Dratchev connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Dratchev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dratchev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dratchev looks for a takedown but Kingston sprawls well.
Kingston looks to land a left hand but Dratchev moved out of range nicely.
Kingston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dratchev.
A big right from Dratchev misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dratchev. That's going to slow Kingston down.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dratchev shoots and misses
and Kingston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dratchev works Kingston's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Dratchev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dratchev fails with a takedown attempt.
Dratchev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kingston as he jumps to the side.
A low kick from Dratchev misses
and Kingston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dratchev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kingston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dratchev's head backwards.
Kingston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dratchev tries for a takedown but Kingston circles away easily#KD2#
and Kingston counters with a nice right hand that sends Dratchev toppling to the canvas! Dratchev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kingston finish him?!#ROC2#Dratchev is rocked!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dratchev misses with a looping left.
Kingston throws the left hand but Dratchev avoids the punch easily.
Dratchev takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses.
Dratchev throws a good cross that connects. #TD#
Dratchev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kingston is trying to defend but Dratchev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kingston trying to hold on to Dratchev's head to control him but Dratchev postures up. #SUB#
Dratchev is trying to work for a kimura but Kingston is defending well.
Kingston regains full guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Kingston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kingston 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Kingston!
During a confident post fight interview, Mitch Kingston thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Surkho Dratchev had this to say: 'Pass Vodka. Nostrovia!'.

Event: DMMA 418: Handerson v Cabrazzi
Date: May 11, 2025

#R1#
Cabrazzi fails to land with a series of punches.
Handerson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cabrazzi sprawls and moves away.
Cabrazzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Handerson.
Handerson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick by Cabrazzi misses #TD#
and Handerson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Handerson wants to control from the top but Cabrazzi keeps moving.
Handerson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cabrazzi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Handerson landing with the ground and pound.
Handerson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrazzi keeping moving, preventing Handerson from controlling successfully.
Handerson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cabrazzi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Handerson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Handerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrazzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabrazzi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Handerson is controlling him.
Cabrazzi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cabrazzi keeping moving, preventing Handerson from controlling successfully.
Cabrazzi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cabrazzi misses with a hook.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Handerson moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Cabrazzi clinches up against the cage.
Cabrazzi lands a body punch.
Cabrazzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handerson's elbow.
Cabrazzi throws a head punch that misses.
Cabrazzi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cabrazzi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cabrazzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handerson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cabrazzi prevents it.
Cabrazzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Handerson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cabrazzi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Handerson needs to keep his hands up - Cabrazzi had a free shot at his head there.
Handerson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Handerson feints and as Cabrazzi raises his hands in defense, Handerson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Handerson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Handerson throws a big elbow that misses.
Handerson trying to control but Cabrazzi is working from the bottom.
Handerson throws a big right hand that misses.
Handerson throws a big elbow that misses.
Handerson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabrazzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cabrazzi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Handerson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cabrazzi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Handerson wants to control from the top but Cabrazzi keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Handerson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lou Cabrazzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrazzi throws a right and a left that Handerson avoids nicely.
Cabrazzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Handerson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big right from Cabrazzi misses.
Handerson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cabrazzi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Handerson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Handerson lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Cabrazzi moves into the clinch successfully.
Cabrazzi throws an elbow but it misses.
Handerson lands a hook that snaps the head of Cabrazzi backwards.
Handerson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Cabrazzi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Dave Handerson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Handerson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lou Cabrazzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cabrazzi darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Handerson counters with a shoot takedown. Cabrazzi fights it but they end up in guard.
Cabrazzi wants to stand up but Handerson is controlling him.
Handerson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Handerson distracts Cabrazzi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Handerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrazzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handerson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabrazzi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Cabrazzi wants to stand up but Handerson is controlling him.
Cabrazzi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Handerson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Handerson sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cabrazzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handerson.
Handerson defending well as Cabrazzi loads up on a big left hand.
Handerson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cabrazzi sprawls and moves away.
Handerson checks the leg kick.
Cabrazzi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cabrazzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handerson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Cabrazzi gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#It looks like Lou Cabrazzi has been cut.
Cabrazzi misses with an uppercut.
Cabrazzi loads up on a big right hand but Handerson slips the punch.
We've been informed that Cabrazzi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Handerson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Handerson lands with a right hand.
Lou Cabrazzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cabrazzi doesn't manage to clinch there - Handerson circles away.
Cabrazzi throws a shot from downtown. Handerson moves away and avoids it.
Cabrazzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cabrazzi throws a hook to the side of Handerson's head but Handerson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabrazzi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Handerson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cabrazzi walks into a jab.
Cabrazzi is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handerson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Handerson lands a nice shot to the body. #KD#
Handerson cracks Cabrazzi with an uppercut from hell and Cabrazzi crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Handerson's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC#Cabrazzi is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handerson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cabrazzi is still in real trouble! Can Handerson finish him?
Handerson postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Cabrazzi covers up, he's hurt! Handerson keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Handerson and the ref steps in to end the fight! Handerson can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Handerson!
Dave Handerson retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Dave Handerson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Grappling Hype -18-
Date: May 11, 2025

150 cm
19 yrs
141 lbs

150 cm
19 yrs
135 lbs

Dobbie

Macallan

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Danger Dobbie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Dram Macallan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Dobbie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dobbie (4) vs (0) Macallan
Dobbie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Macallan prevents Dobbie from moving into mount.
The referee asks Dobbie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dobbie prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dobbie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Macallan's legs. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Dobbie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Macallan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dobbie but great work by Macallan.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dobbie (4) vs (4) Macallan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobbie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Macallan is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Dobbie (4) vs (6) Macallan
Dobbie 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.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Dobbie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Macallan controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Dobbie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macallan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dobbie is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Dobbie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Macallan has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Macallan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dobbie has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Macallan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Macallan!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (4) vs (9) Macallan#T3#
Dobbie is looking to reverse the position.
Dobbie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macallan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dobbie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Macallan not doing much here. #SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.
Dobbie wants to sweep but Macallan has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (4) vs (12) Macallan
Macallan moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Dobbie (4) vs (14) Macallan
Dobbie is in all sorts of trouble here. #T5#
Macallan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dobbie working to try and regain half guard.
Dobbie tries to improve his position but instead Macallan has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Dobbie (4) vs (17) Macallan
You can see the frustration on Dobbie's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Macallan controlling the position well here. Dobbie rolled but Macallan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Dobbie's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T6#
I would not like to be Dobbie right now.
Dobbie is in bad spot here.
Dobbie is working hard here to advance position.
Macallan controls the action.
Dobbie is in bad spot here.
Macallan biding his time, looking for the opening. #T7#
Dobbie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Macallan's guard. Nice work there by Dobbie.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dobbie (6) vs (17) Macallan
Dobbie trying to control the position from guard on top but Macallan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobbie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dobbie wants to pass the guard but Macallan is defending well.
Macallan is trying to control but can't.
Dobbie wants to free his trapped foot but Macallan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dobbie trying to control the action but Macallan is working from the bottom.
Dobbie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Macallan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T8#
Dobbie works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (9) vs (17) Macallan
Dobbie controlling from the full mount.
Dobbie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Macallan tries to reverse the position but Dobbie maintains control.
Dobbie looking to control but Macallan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dobbie can't control as he wanted to and Macallan manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T9#
Dobbie is thwarting Macallan's attempts to control the position.
Macallan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macallan is concentrating on defense, preventing Dobbie from advancing position.
Macallan trying to control here.
Dobbie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T10#
Well, if Dobbie 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.
Dobbie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dobbie wants to control but Macallan is keeping him busy.
Dobbie wants to pass the guard but Macallan is defending well.
Macallan is controlling Dobbie's trapped leg to prevent Dobbie from advancing to side control.#T11#
Dobbie trying to control from Macallan's half guard. Macallan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dobbie trying to control but Macallan is working from the bottom.
Macallan is adopting a defensive guard.
Dobbie tries to free his leg and advance position but Macallan is retaining full guard. #T12#
Dobbie trying to control the position from guard on top but Macallan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macallan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Macallan keeping moving, preventing Dobbie from controlling successfully.
Macallan pulls Dobbie in close to his closed guard and prevents Dobbie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dobbie trying to control but Macallan is working from the bottom. #T13#
Macallan seems keen to control Dobbie's posture.
Dobbie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (12) vs (17) Macallan
Dobbie is looking to take a break and control but Macallan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dobbie working away.
Dobbie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Macallan!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Dobbie (14) vs (17) Macallan
Macallan is controlling an arm, preventing Dobbie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T14#
Dobbie controlling the pace for now.
Dobbie is stalling here but it's allowed Macallan to get half guard.
Dobbie is keen to just control but Macallan is a slippery customer.
Dobbie trying to control from Macallan's half guard. Macallan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macallan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dobbie controls the pace.
Dobbie stands and throws Macallan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (17) vs (17) Macallan

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Dobbie gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Dobbie takes the fight on points by 18 to 17.
Our winner, Danger Dobbie, 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: GAMMA#1162 Fred v Kurt
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Saqqaf slips a jab and a cross from Honorio.
Saqqaf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Honorio.
Saqqaf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saqqaf throws a push kick but Honorio slaps the foot to one side.
Saqqaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Honorio shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Saqqaf's guard.#SUB#
Honorio throws a sloppy strike and Saqqaf has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Honorio is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Saqqaf!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Waheed Saqqaf!
A relieved looking Waheed Saqqaf thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 417: Sitsongrit v Reis
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Weaver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carlos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weaver manages to avoid it.
Weaver definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Weaver keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carlos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Weaver misses the target.
Weaver slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Carlos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Carlos throws an overhand right that lands on Weaver's shoulder, as Weaver tries to avoid the shot.
Carlos scores with the left hand. Weaver knows he should have avoided that one.
Weaver lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver defending well as Carlos loads up on a big left hand.
Carlos misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Weaver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carlos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weaver throws a big counter combination but Carlos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Weaver throws a nice looking combination but Carlos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Carlos looks to land a combination but Weaver avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Weaver misses its target.
Carlos tries to bum rush Weaver with a series of wild strikes but Weaver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carlos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carlos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Weaver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weaver avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carlos misses with a combination
and Weaver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Weaver shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Weaver showed some decent athleticism there.
Carlos tries to get to full guard but Weaver has control of the leg. #T2#
Ground and pound from Weaver.
Carlos tries to get to full guard but Weaver has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Weaver seems content to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Weaver is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carlos sees it coming and defends easily.
Weaver wants to free his trapped foot but Carlos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Weaver trying to control from half guard but Carlos is working away. #SUB#
Weaver is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carlos sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Weaver slips a nice elbow through Carlos's hands, connecting with Carlos's forehead.
Weaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carlos keeps working.
Weaver is thwarting Carlos's attempts to control the position.
Carlos manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weaver forces his way into half guard.
Weaver controlling the action here.
Weaver wants to control but Carlos is keeping him busy. #T4#
Weaver looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Weaver tries to pass to full mount but Carlos defends it.
Weaver seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carlos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carlos.
Weaver forces his way into half guard.
Weaver winds up and cracks Carlos with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Weaver is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carlos defends it well.
Carlos is not content to let Weaver control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaman Weaver dominated that round.
That's time! Weaver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Weaver moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaman Weaver is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weaver. Carlos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carlos misses with a body kick.
Carlos throws a series of punches but Weaver moves out of range.
Weaver slips a jab and a cross from Carlos. #TD#
Weaver drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Weaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Carlos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Weaver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver passes Carlos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Weaver controlling the action here.#T1#
Weaver looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carlos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Weaver scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Weaver connects with a nice short shot to Carlos's temple.
Weaver slows the pace down in half guard.
Carlos keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Weaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carlos keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Weaver in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Carlos has hold of Weaver's hands but Weaver slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Weaver is trying to control the action in half guard but Carlos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Weaver has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Weaver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carlos can do to turn this around?
Carlos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Weaver tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carlos is trying desperately to improve position.
Weaver landing shots from mount. #T3#
Weaver takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Carlos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carlos is squirming around, avoiding Weaver's attempts to control the action.
Weaver landing shots from mount.
Weaver landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Weaver looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
A nice elbow there by Weaver.#ROC#Carlos is rocked!
Carlos tries to reverse the position but Weaver maintains control.
Carlos is still in real trouble! Can Weaver finish him?
Weaver connects with a bit shot that sees Carlos covering up! More strikes from Weaver and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Weaver is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaman Weaver!
A very excited looking Shaman Weaver made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WOVA Fight Night: Grit
Date: May 09, 2025

#R1#
Ghoddos swings for the body but Wiley moves out of range.
Wiley avoids the body shot from Ghoddos.
Wiley moves out of range as Ghoddos strikes.
Ghoddos misses with a looping right.
Ghoddos seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Wiley shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Ghoddos is backing up but Wiley catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Ghoddos covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Wiley Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buck Wiley!
Buck Wiley thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Grappling Hype -16-
Date: May 04, 2025

150 cm
19 yrs
137 lbs

150 cm
19 yrs
135 lbs

Grippy

Macallan

Event: GAMMA#1160 Hawk v Harrison
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
Bronte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bronte fails with the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Bronte does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Bronte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bronte moves away from the strike by Young.
Young ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bronte shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Young defends it nicely.
Bronte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like Bob Bronte has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Young.
Bronte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bob Bronte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young swings for the body but Bronte moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Bronte does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Bronte fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Young to the ground. Bronte is now in Young's guard.#T1#
Young being controlled here, momentarily.
Bronte prevents Young from getting back to his feet.
Bronte is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young is looking to stand back up but Bronte counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Young.
Young wants to stand back up but Bronte manages to pass into side control.
Young is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Bronte has hold of Young's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Young tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bronte cranks the arm and Young screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Young, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bob Bronte!
A victorious Bob Bronte thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Ryder Young spoke after the fight, saying 'I don’t know mate. Someone said the pub was this way but I don’t see a fucking bar, do you?'.

Event: MMA Hype -56-
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1##TD#
Sosa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Capot to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sosa keeping moving, preventing Capot from controlling successfully.
Sosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Sosa, not yet.
Capot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Capot wants to control from the top but Sosa keeps moving.
Sosa throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capot trying to control but Sosa is working from the bottom.
Capot looking to sit in guard and control but Sosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Sosa throws a big right hand that misses.
Sosa throwing strikes from guard but Capot blocks nicely.
Sosa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sosa works over Capot with some ground and pound from guard.
Sosa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sosa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Capot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sosa is looking to work some ground and pound but Capot has wrist control.
Sosa trying to control but Capot is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sosa working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Sosa is in close to Capot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Capot is controlling Sosa's posture.
Sosa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Sosa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sosa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sosa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sosa throws a big elbow that misses.
Sosa passes Capot's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sosa trying to pass the guard but Capot defending well.
Sosa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sosa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sosa working Capot over with strikes.
Sosa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Capot with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sosa working over Capot with some ground and pound. Capot looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sosa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capot trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sosa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Sosa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sosa looks to land a strike but Capot avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sosa postures up.
Sosa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sosa working the head and body with strikes.
Sosa working the ground and pound from side control.
Capot prevents Sosa from moving into mount.
Sosa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC2#Capot is rocked!
A big shot lands for Sosa! That's hurt Capot! Will he recover? Sosa fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernesto Sosa!
A relieved looking Ernesto Sosa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: KHFC Round 2
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
Pasquier throws the left hand but Long avoids the punch easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pasquier. #CUT#It looks like Herschel Long has been cut.
Pasquier moves out of range of the strikes.
Pasquier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Long connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Gabriel Pasquier has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Long.
Long connects with a body shot.
Long misses with a wild body shot.
Long 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.#CL2#
Long darts in and clinches Pasquier up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Long.
Pasquier blocks a body shot from Long.
Pasquier misses with a punch on the inside.
Pasquier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Long is defending well for now.
Pasquier blocking some punches.
Long misses with some punches.
I was talking to Pasquier's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Long breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Long stalks Pasquier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pasquier's face. Pasquier staggers backwards, shaken.
Herschel Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Pasquier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Long sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Pasquier as he connects with a hook.
Pasquier scores with a jab.
Long connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Long throws a looping overhand right but Pasquier ducks down to avoid it.
Long scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#Gabriel Pasquier's cut is getting worse.
Long shoots in looking for a takedown. Pasquier tries to sprawl out of it but Long keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pasquier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pasquier misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Long's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Long throws a hook to the side of Pasquier's head but Pasquier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Long shoots in and gets a takedown into Pasquier's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Long throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pasquier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Long is controlling him.
Long postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Long prevents Pasquier from getting back to his feet.
Long stays in close to Pasquier's body and controls the position.
Pasquier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Long throwing strikes but missing.
Pasquier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pasquier tries to get out of the position.
Pasquier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Long controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Long's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pasquier connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Long scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#That has opened up Herschel Long's cut even more.
Long throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pasquier counters with a right hand to the body.
Long lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pasquier circles away quickly and effectively.
Long moves out of range of the strikes.
Pasquier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Long moves away from the strike by Pasquier.
Long fails with the takedown.
Long misses with a takedown
and Pasquier scores with a counter punch that sends Long to the canvas! Pasquier smells blood - he's punishing Long with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Long has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Pasquier!

Event: C413: Santos vs Shida
Date: Apr 27, 2025

#R1#
Dratchev misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Torvik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dratchev motions for Torvik to come forward. Dratchev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torvik throwing a counter right hand but Dratchev manages to avoid it.
Surkho Dratchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dratchev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
Dratchev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Torvik misses with a looping left.
Dratchev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torvik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Torvik lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Torvik.
Torvik misses with an uppercut.
Torvik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Dratchev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Dratchev throws a big elbow that misses.
Torvik controlling the position.
Dratchev won't allow Torvik to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dratchev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Torvik 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.
Dratchev trying to control but Torvik is working from the bottom.
Dratchev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dratchev stopping the sweep attempt from Torvik.
Torvik keeping moving, preventing Dratchev from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dratchev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dratchev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Torvik counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Dratchev pushes Torvik up against the cage in a clinch.
Dratchev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torvik misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Torvik scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Torvik fails to land.
Torvik has a couple of punches blocked by Dratchev.
Dratchev can't find room to land a body shot as Torvik controls the action. #TD2#
Dratchev gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Torvik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dratchev is working away from the top position though.
Torvik tries to roll over but Dratchev keeps him under control.
Dratchev is looking to stall here but Torvik recovers full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dratchev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dratchev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torvik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dratchev throwing strikes but missing.
Dratchev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dratchev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Torvik's guard.
Torvik wants to get back to full guard.
We've been informed that Dratchev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Torvik trying to hold on to Dratchev's head to control him but Dratchev postures up. #SUB2#
Dratchev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Torvik sees it coming and defends easily.#T4##SUB2#
Dratchev is trying to work for a kimura but Torvik is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dratchev in particular looking to stall.
Dratchev thows a huge punch but Torvik dodges it nicely.
Dratchev is thwarting Torvik's attempts to control the position.
Dratchev is just content to waste time from the top position. Torvik takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Torvik working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Surkho Dratchev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Surkho Dratchev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dratchev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Dratchev shoots in but Torvik avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Torvik takes the fight into the clinch.
Torvik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dratchev blocks a body shot from Torvik.
Torvik tries to throw a body punch but Dratchev avoids it by throwing Torvik back against the cage.
Torvik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Dratchev pulls Torvik into guard.
Torvik trying to control but Dratchev is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Dratchev wants to sweep here but Torvik controlling him for the moment.
Torvik advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Dratchev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dratchev is looking for a sweep.
Dratchev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Torvik controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Torvik tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dratchev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Torvik's best efforts.
Dratchev is looking for a sweep. Torvik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dratchev wants to control but Torvik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Torvik is keen to just control but Dratchev is a slippery customer.
Dratchev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Torvik.
Dratchev controlling the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Torvik is trying to control. Dratchev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dratchev misses with a head kick. #T3#
Dratchev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dratchev dips to his left and cracks Torvik with an uppercut!
Dratchev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Torvik looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dratchev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Dratchev.
Torvik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dratchev was well out of range. Poor timing from Torvik.
Sven Torvik is winning the standup battle so far.
Dratchev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dratchev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sven Torvik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torvik throws a hook but Dratchev blocks it.
A right-left combo lands from Dratchev.
Dratchev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torvik.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dratchev scores with a punch to the head.
Dratchev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Torvik backs up against the cage.
Dratchev slips under a jab from Torvik.
Dratchev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Dratchev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dratchev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Torvik tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dratchev looks to score with a jab to the body but Torvik is just out of range.
Dratchev misses with an uppercut
letting Torvik counter with a right hand.
Dratchev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torvik is looking to counter punch.
Surkho Dratchev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dratchev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torvik.
Torvik scores with a nice strike.
Torvik misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Dratchev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Torvik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torvik is on top in guard. #REVR#
Torvik stopping the sweep attempt from Dratchev.
Torvik is fighting to break Dratchev's control of his arms but Dratchev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surkho Dratchev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Torvik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Torvik there as he acknowledges the shot.
Torvik looks to score with a jab to the body but Dratchev is just out of range.
Dratchev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Dratchev scores with a takedown into Torvik's guard.
Torvik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torvik is working hard here to advance position.
Dratchev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dratchev won't allow Torvik to sweep him here.
Dratchev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dratchev scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Dratchev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Torvik manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dratchev has Torvik in his guard.#REVR#
Dratchev wants to sweep here but Torvik controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Dratchev controls Torvik momentarily but Torvik frees himself.
Dratchev 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##SUB2#
Dratchev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Torvik tries to get to full guard but Dratchev has control of the leg. #T2##SUB2#
Dratchev seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Dratchev is trying to work for a kimura but Torvik is defending well.
Torvik slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dratchev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Torvik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dratchev forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Dratchev lands with a punch from half guard.
Dratchev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Torvik tries to get to full guard but Dratchev has control of the leg.
Dratchev scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Dratchev is trying to work for a kimura but Torvik is defending well.
Dratchev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Torvik is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Dratchev pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dratchev working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Torvik slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Dratchev seems to be looking for submissions.
Torvik wants to control but Dratchev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torvik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dratchev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dratchev's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Torvik's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dratchev just looking to survive in the bad position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Surkho Dratchev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dratchev 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: ENIGMA 254
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Villalobos.
Vakana slaps away a takedown attempt from Villalobos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Villalobos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vakana to score with a decent uppercut.
Vakana lands a jab to the nose.
Villalobos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vakana throws a series of punches but Villalobos avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Villalobos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vakana blocks a head kick by Villalobos.
Villalobos misses with a double jab.
Hernando Villalobos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villalobos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vakana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Villalobos misses with the combination.
Villalobos throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Vakana holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vakana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1#
Vakana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vakana struggles to land a body shot inside as Villalobos controls his hands.
Villalobos lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Villalobos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vakana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vakana cracks Villalobos with a good jab.
Villalobos looks for a takedown but Vakana sprawls well.
Vakana is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hernando Villalobos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Villalobos throws a head kick but Vakana moves out of range.
Villalobos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Villalobos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Villalobos swings widly with a right hand
and Vakana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Villalobos misses with a hook. Vakana ducked under it nicely.
Vakana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Villalobos. #T2#
Villalobos looks to land a left hand but Vakana moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Villalobos gets tackled into the cage by Vakana. Vakana maintains the clinch.
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!
Villalobos jumps guard but Vakana turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vakana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Vakana 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.
Villalobos digs a right hand into Vakana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vakana's gas tank. #TD#
Villalobos pulls guard effortlessly.
Vakana trying to control the position from guard on top but Villalobos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Villalobos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vakana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vakana throwing strikes but missing.
Vakana slips nicely into half guard.
Villalobos moves into full guard. #T3#
Vakana postures up.
Vakana throws a big right hand that misses.
Vakana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Villalobos has his feet on Vakana's thighs here. He's pushed Vakana off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Vakana screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hernando Villalobos!
Hernando Villalobos thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFA 49
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Feng fails in his attempt to clinch.
Little moves forwards but Feng connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Little checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Little misses the target.
Feng fails with an attempt to clinch.
Little throws a big counter combination but Feng scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Feng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Little manages to avoid it.
Little circles away from the clinch attempt.
Feng misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Little to counter with a crisp jab.
Little fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Feng manages to avoid it.
Little fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Feng manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feng tries to clinch but Little moves out of range.
Feng throws a quick inside leg kick.
Little lands a nice looking body shot.
Feng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Little moves away.
Feng throws a series of punches but Little moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Little misses the target.#T1#
Feng walks into a straight right hand from Little.
Little cracks Feng with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Little takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Feng misses with a shot to the body
and Little cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Feng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Feng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Little lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Feng.
Feng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Feng was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Little throws a hook to the side of Feng's head but Feng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Feng moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Feng finds it's way through Little's defenses.
Little throws a lazy right hand but Feng sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Feng is looking to clinch.
Little definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice jab there from Feng.
Little moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Feng misses the jab.
Feng misses with a series of wild punches.
Feng is looking to clinch.
Little takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Little misses with the combination.
Little doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Feng misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An inside leg kick lands from Feng.
Feng misses with a right hand
and Little counters with a nice uppercut.
Little works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Little gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Feng.
Little steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Feng.
Feng rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Little counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Feng is rocked!
Feng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Feng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Little moves away.
Little feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Feng jabs Little right on the nose. Little blinks but takes it well.
Feng scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Feng misses with a double jab.
Little takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Feng misses with a head kick.
Mao Feng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feng doesn't manage to clinch there - Little circles away.
Feng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Little is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Little takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Feng cracks a nice hook into Little's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Feng as he connects with a hook.
Feng throws a sloppy head kick
and Little counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Feng misses with an uppercut
and Little counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Feng thinking.
Feng lands with a thumping leg kick.
Feng displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mao Feng dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Little. That's going to slow Feng down.
Little takes a jab right on the kisser.
Feng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Little.
Feng scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Deandre Little has been cut.
Feng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Little is looking to counter with head kicks.
Feng has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice straight punches there by Little. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Little.
Feng misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Little wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Feng slips a straight right by Little.
Little circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feng scores with a crisp jab that stopped Little in his tracks.
Feng throws a right hand that misses
and Little connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mao Feng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Little misses with a low kick.
Feng is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Little misses with a leg kick
and Feng counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Little walks into a straight right hand from Feng.
Feng connects with a good right hand that stumbles Little. Little circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Feng lands a nice shot that snaps Little's head back. #ROC2#Little is rocked!
Feng connects with a right that clearly hurt Little. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Feng proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Little collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mao Feng!
Mao Feng is the new featherweight champion!
Mao Feng decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Grappling Hype -12-
Date: Apr 20, 2025

150 cm
19 yrs
135 lbs

150 cm
19 yrs
142 lbs

Macallan

Short

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Dram Macallan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Short shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Macallan defends it nicely.#TD2#
Short scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macallan (0) vs (2) Short#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.
Macallan tries to roll over but Short keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Short in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Short trying to control from half guard but Macallan is working away. #SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Short trying to control from half guard but Macallan is working away.
Macallan is looking for a sweep. Short is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Short seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macallan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Macallan looking for subs from the bottom but Short mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (0) vs (5) Short
Macallan is trying desperately to improve position.
Short looking to control but Macallan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Macallan is desperately trying to improve his position but Short has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Macallan 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.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Short seems to be working for a kimura but Macallan defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Short looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Macallan has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Short. Oh but Macallan has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Short goes limp - he's gone! Macallan jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dram Macallan!
Dram Macallan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1162 Inhanamoto vs. Olivia
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Cango rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cango takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rauta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rauta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cango misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cango lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rauta circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Rauta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rauta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cango throws out the jab.
Rauta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cango misses with an uppercut.
Rauta throws out a counter right but Cango avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Cango misses.
Rauta blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Rauta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cango tried to score with a low kick but Rauta checks it.
Rauta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cango takes a swing at Rauta's ribcage but misses.
Rauta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cango throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rauta makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cango really felt that one!#T1#
Rauta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cango connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Cango forces Rauta back against the cage and clinches.
Rauta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cango tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rauta avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Cango fails to land.
Cango swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Cango.
Rauta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cango backwards.
Cango scores with a shoulder strike.
Rauta pushes Cango back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cango throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Rauta struggles to land a body shot inside as Cango controls his hands.
Cango lands a nice uppercut.
Cango tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rauta avoids it.
Cango looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Rauta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cangos head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rauta misses with a body punch.
Cango working aggressively here.
Rauta lands a right hand.
Rauta is stalling here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rauta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cango scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cango.
Rauta scores with a shoulder strike.
Rauta lands with a left to the head.
Cango lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rauta tries to throw a body punch but Cango avoids it by throwing Rauta back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Rauta.
Cango with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Cango's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jack Cango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cango tries to clinch but Rauta moves out of range. #T3#
Rauta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cango fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rauta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cango scoring well with a low kick there.
Cango misses with an uppercut. Rauta saw that one coming.
Cango doesn't manage to clinch there - Rauta circles away.
Rauta tries a quick counter leg kick but Cango is wise to it.
Cango misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Cango moves into the clinch successfully.
Cango misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta prevents a body shot from Cango. #BC#
Cango escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cango tries to clinch up
enabling Rauta to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Rauta gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#It looks like Kulma Rauta has been cut.
Cango rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rauta counters with a right hand to the body.
Cango is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Cango misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rauta! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rauta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rauta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cango darts in trying to clinch
and Rauta counters with a left to the body.
Cango throws a sloppy head kick and Rauta moves out of range easily.
Rauta follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL#
Cango clinches up against the cage.
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 Jack Cango will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kulma Rauta's cut.
That's time! Cango's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cango connects with a body shot that sends Rauta's belly button to the back.
Cango is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cango throws a good cross that connects.
Cango misses with a body shot.
Cango wants to clinch but Rauta slips to the side
and Cango takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cango thumps Rauta with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Cango.
Cango tries to clinch up but Rauta circles away and keeps his distance.
Rauta follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cango misses with an uppercut. Rauta saw that one coming.
Rauta appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Cango closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rauta tries to work over Cango's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cango misses with a body punch. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Cango working aggressively here. #BC#
Cango's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rauta throws a leg kick but Cango checks it.
Cango scores with a nice strike.
Cango throws a right hand that misses
and Rauta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rauta takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Cango closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Cango tries to land a knee to the head but Rauta blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Cango fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Rauta. #BC#
Cango manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Cango misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rauta flicks out a counter leg kick but Cango steps away.
A head kick misses from Cango.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rauta! But no joy.
A jab from Cango does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rauta avoids the body shot from Cango.
Rauta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cango tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rauta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cango throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rauta.
Cango throws a leg kick
and Rauta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cango thinking.
Nice defenses there by Rauta.
Rauta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cango finds it's way round the side to connect with Rauta's head.
Cango throws an off balance right hand
and Cango takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cango falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rauta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Rauta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cango.
It seemed like Rauta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Cango misses.
Rauta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cango misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cango falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rauta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cango throws a right hand that misses
and Rauta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rauta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cango. Cango obviously looking to wear him down.
Cango throws a sloppy head kick
and Rauta counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cango throws a right hand that misses
and Rauta counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Cango is rocked!
Cango misses with a combination
and Rauta counters with a body kick that stops Cango in his tracks momentarily.
Oh Cango is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Cango misses with an uppercut
and Rauta counters with a nice body shot.
Cango seems to have got his legs back now.
Cango misses with a double jab
and Rauta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cango thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Cango misses
and Rauta counters with a nice leg kick.
Rauta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rauta has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cango misses with a lunging right hand
and Rauta counters with a crisp right that sends Cango to the canvas! Rauta follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kulma Rauta!
A very excited looking Kulma Rauta made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C409: Chai vs Santos
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
Dratchev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bonaparte was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dratchev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dratchev 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.#CL2#
Dratchev has Bonaparte up against the cage in a clinch.
Bonaparte stops a takedown attempt from Dratchev.
Dratchev tries for a takedown but Bonaparte manages to get underhooks.
Our sources have told us that Bonaparte has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Dratchev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bonaparte regains guard.
Dratchev wants to pass the guard but Bonaparte is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Dratchev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bonaparte dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonaparte wants to stand but Dratchev is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bonaparte will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dratchev controls Bonaparte momentarily but Bonaparte frees himself. #T1#
Bonaparte wants to stand but Dratchev is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dratchev 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.
Bonaparte trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dratchev's guard.
Dratchev has control of Bonaparte's left arm, preventing Bonaparte from doing any damage.
Bonaparte won't allow Dratchev to sweep him here.
Dratchev is adopting a defensive guard.
Dratchev wants to sweep here but Bonaparte controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dratchev trying to keep a closed guard but Bonaparte is proving a slippery customer.
Bonaparte wants to get up but he can't break Dratchev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dratchev throws a right hand that Bonaparte ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonaparte also avoids with ease.
No luck for Dratchev with that takedown attempt.
Maximilian Bonaparte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surkho Dratchev.#TD2#
Dratchev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3#
Dratchev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dratchev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bonaparte is trying desperately to improve position.
Dratchev unloads with some shots from mount but Bonaparte bucks and avoids them well.
Bonaparte is trying desperately to improve position.
Dratchev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bonaparte looks a forlorn figure.
Dratchev looking to control but Bonaparte is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Dratchev has control of Bonaparte's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bonaparte regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T4#
Bonaparte really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bonaparte is just holding on here. Dratchev manages to take his back.
Dratchev misses with an elbow to the head.
Bonaparte tries to roll but Dratchev sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dratchev controls the position.
Well, with Dratchev on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bonaparte is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Dratchev wants to control but Bonaparte is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surkho Dratchev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dratchev shoots in and drives through. Bonaparte sprawls well.
Surkho Dratchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dratchev misses the shot to the body.
Dratchev lands with a nice body kick.
Dratchev throws a lazy right hand but Bonaparte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dratchev misses with a straight right.
Dratchev scores with a shot to the body.
Dratchev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bonaparte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dratchev tries to land a front kick but Bonaparte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Dratchev misses the target.
Bonaparte tried to counter with a leg kick but Dratchev avoided it.
Dratchev throws a right hand that misses
and Bonaparte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bonaparte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dratchev shoots and misses
and Bonaparte counters with a body kick. #T1#
Bonaparte lunges at Dratchev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dratchev's hand. #CUT#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
Bonaparte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dratchev moves in looking to clinch but Bonaparte pushes him off.
Dratchev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maximilian Bonaparte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surkho Dratchev.
Dratchev throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonaparte counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dratchev's knee momentarily.
Dratchev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dratchev thuds his right hand into Bonaparte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dratchev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dratchev misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Bonaparte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bonaparte is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dratchev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bonaparte.#CUT2#It looks like Maximilian Bonaparte has been cut.
Dratchev misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonaparte moves out of range as Dratchev strikes.
Bonaparte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Dratchev clinches up against the cage.
Dratchev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bonaparte after a bit of a struggle.
Dratchev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bonaparte can't find room to land a body shot as Dratchev controls the action.
Bonaparte lands a hook that snaps the head of Dratchev backwards.
Dratchev tries for a takedown but Bonaparte manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Bonaparte scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Bonaparte. #T3#
Bonaparte lands with a light punch inside.
Bonaparte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonaparte throws a head punch that misses.
Bonaparte landing knees to the head.
Dratchev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dratchev.
Dratchev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dratchev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dratchev blocking some punches.
Dratchev misses with a punch to the body.
Dratchev avoiding damage as Bonaparte throws knees to the body.
Bonaparte tries a body shot but Dratchev blocks it.
Dratchev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonaparte's elbow.
Bonaparte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bonaparte prevents a body shot from Dratchev.
Bonaparte misses with a punch to the body.
Bonaparte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dratchev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bonaparte after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Bonaparte can't find room to land a body shot as Dratchev controls the action.
Dratchev prevents a body shot from Bonaparte.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dratchev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonaparte prevents a body shot from Dratchev.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dratchev.
Dratchev lands a nice shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Dratchev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bonaparte landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dratchev throws a head punch that misses.
Dratchev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dratchev misses with a punch on the inside.
Maximilian Bonaparte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bonaparte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dratchev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bonaparte.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dratchev.
Bonaparte utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dratchev is trying to break the clinch but Bonaparte has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Surkho Dratchev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dratchev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dratchev.
Dratchev throws a lazy right hand but Bonaparte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bonaparte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Surkho Dratchev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dratchev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick by Dratchev misses
and Bonaparte counters with a nice body shot.
Dratchev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonaparte.
Dratchev misses with a combination
and Bonaparte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dratchev thinking.
Dratchev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dratchev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bonaparte finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bonaparte moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maximilian Bonaparte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Dratchev misses with an uppercut
and Bonaparte counters with a right hand to the body.
Bonaparte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bonaparte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dratchev's hands.
Dratchev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD2#
Dratchev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bonaparte manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bonaparte trying to control the position here.
Dratchev wants to control from the top but Bonaparte keeps moving.
Dratchev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonaparte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximilian Bonaparte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dratchev trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonaparte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonaparte looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bonaparte's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Surkho Dratchev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bonaparte continues to stall.
Bonaparte wants to control the position but Dratchev says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Dratchev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bonaparte trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dratchev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bonaparte has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Dratchev is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bonaparte is looking to control Dratchev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bonaparte avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bonaparte throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Dratchev shoots in and bounces Bonaparte off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bonaparte is trying to keep Dratchev in close.
Dratchev stopping the sweep attempt from Bonaparte.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dratchev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dratchev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dratchev throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maximilian Bonaparte.
I think Dratchev 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Surkho Dratchev!
After winning the bout, Surkho Dratchev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WOVA Fight Night: Unchained
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Wiley as Mannen Lukacs shoots in.
Wiley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wiley wants it to stay on the feet.
Wiley dips to his left and cracks Mannen Lukacs with an uppercut!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wiley!
Mannen Lukacs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wiley sprawls well. Wiley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mannen Lukacs gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ozkas Mannen Lukacs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiley throws a nice looking combination but Mannen Lukacs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mannen Lukacs with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Wiley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wiley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wiley prevents Mannen Lukacs from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Wiley.
Mannen Lukacs is trying to pull guard but Wiley has him pressed against the cage.
Wiley working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Wiley tries to work over Mannen Lukacs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wiley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mannen Lukacs backwards.
Wiley lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD2#
Wiley has picked Mannen Lukacs up - he's going for a ride! Wiley dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Mannen Lukacs manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Good exchange - Wiley coming out on top.#CL2#
Wiley has managed to clinch.
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!
Wiley wants to get back to striking at distance but Mannen Lukacs won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from Wiley as the two fighters clinch.
Mannen Lukacs is breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wiley working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Mannen Lukacs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wiley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Wiley is looking to work some ground and pound but Mannen Lukacs has wrist control.
Wiley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wiley landing some decent shots from guard.
Wiley controlling from the top position.
Wiley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wiley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wiley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mannen Lukacs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wiley landing some decent shots from guard.
Wiley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Wiley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wiley landing with the ground and pound.
Wiley throwing strikes from guard but Mannen Lukacs blocks nicely.
Wiley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wiley scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wiley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wiley's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Wiley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wiley scores with a three punch combo!
Mannen Lukacs dives in for a single leg takedown but Wiley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Wiley gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mannen Lukacs regains guard.
Wiley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wiley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wiley postures up and lands a big shot to Mannen Lukacs's brow.
Wiley sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buck Wiley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Wiley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wiley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wiley swinging wildly here.
Mannen Lukacs leaves his chin hanging out and Wiley seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Mannen Lukacs crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buck Wiley!
Buck Wiley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Grappling Hype -9-
Date: Apr 13, 2025

150 cm
19 yrs
136 lbs

150 cm
19 yrs
135 lbs

Hart

Macallan

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Kevin Hart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Dram Macallan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hart closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Macallan's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (0) Macallan
Hart advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (5) vs (0) Macallan
Macallan tries to buck Hart off but Hart is having none of it.#SUB#
Hart looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Hart wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Macallan, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Hart is trying to get an arm triangle but Macallan is defending well. #SUB#
Hart wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Macallan, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macallan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hart's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macallan gets back to full guard.
Hart passes Macallan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.
Macallan moves into full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Macallan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hart drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hart jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hart passes Macallan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Macallan defends it well. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hart is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Macallan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hart. #SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is working for a submission of some sort. #T2##SUB#
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Hart is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is working for a kimura but Macallan is defending it quite comfortably.
Macallan tries to get to full guard but Hart has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hart is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Hart wants to work for an arm triangle but Macallan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Macallan is in trouble now - Hart has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (8) vs (0) Macallan#SUB#
Hart is working for a guillotine from mount but Macallan frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Hart is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Macallan is surviving well by controlling Hart's body position as best he can.
Macallan is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Hart looking to secure an arm triangle but Macallan defends it well.
Macallan tries to reverse the position but Hart maintains control.
Macallan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5##SUB#
Hart looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Macallan tries to reverse the position but Hart maintains control.#SUB#
Hart wants to finish this one by submission but Macallan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hart.
Macallan can't escape the position.
Macallan 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.
Macallan regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Macallan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hart slips nicely into half guard.
Macallan tries to roll over but Hart keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hart is trying to work for a kimura but Macallan is defending well. #T6##SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Hart is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Macallan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hart.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hart is working for a submission of some sort. #T7##SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Hart is working for a kimura but Macallan is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hart is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T8##SUB#
Hart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Macallan is just riding it out for now. Hart eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macallan wants to improve his position but Hart is controlling well. #SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Macallan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura here. #T9#
Macallan moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Macallan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Hart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hart drops back looking for a leg! Macallan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Macallan manages to kick Hart off! Hart jumps back into Macallan's guard. #SUB2#
Macallan looking for a guillotine here but Hart defends easily. #SUB2#
Hart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Macallan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hart has managed to get both his arms back between Macallan's legs - danger averted.
Hart sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Macallan's guard. #T10##SUB#
Macallan is defending against the submission attempts here by Hart. #SUB#
Hart seems to be working for a kimura but Macallan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Macallan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Macallan is defending against the submission attempts here by Hart. #SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Macallan works his way to full guard. Good work.#T11##SUB2#
Macallan has his foot on Hart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hart works his way back into a safe position though.
Macallan can't keep his opponent in guard - Hart advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hart passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (11) vs (0) Macallan#SUB#
Macallan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hart. #SUB#
Hart has hold of Macallan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Macallan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Hart working for a guillotine from mount but Macallan is in no mood to give up.
Hart is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Hart looking to secure an arm triangle but Macallan defends it well. #SUB#
Hart working for a guillotine from mount but Macallan is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Hart is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Macallan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Macallan shrugs it off. #T12#
Macallan regains half guard.#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hart looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Macallan has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hart. Oh but Macallan has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hart goes limp - he's gone! Macallan jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dram Macallan!
An out of breath Dram Macallan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Kevin Hart stepped up to the mic, saying 'Where am I?'.

Event: GAMMA#1153 Clappertron v Young
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Honorio throws a hook but McCarthy blocks it.
Honorio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from McCarthy misses.
McCarthy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but Honorio defending well.
McCarthy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honorio is not content to let McCarthy control the position.#SUB2#
Honorio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCarthy pulls his head out easily.
McCarthy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Honorio is trying to maintain the position but McCarthy is very close to passing his half guard.
McCarthy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCarthy is trying to control the action in half guard but Honorio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Honorio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Honorio.
McCarthy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Honorio has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rough House. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Honorio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCarthy trying to control but Honorio is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Honorio looking for a sweep. Not yet Honorio, not yet.
McCarthy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Honorio keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy 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.#SUB2#
Honorio looking for a guillotine here but McCarthy defends easily.
McCarthy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Honorio looking for a guillotine here but McCarthy defends easily. #T3#
Honorio keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
Honorio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Honorio is keeping the position for now.
McCarthy trying to control but Honorio is working from the bottom.
Honorio keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
Honorio is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McCarthy pushing down on Honorio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Honorio is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honorio is still trying to improve position.
Honorio is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Honorio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Honorio keeping hold of McCarthy's head, controlling as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McCarthy throws a shot to the body.
McCarthy is looking to clinch but Honorio is avoiding it.
Honorio misses with a takedown attempt
and McCarthy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCarthy walks into a jab.
Honorio throws a series of punches but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Honorio lands with a shot to the body.
Honorio goes for a double leg but McCarthy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCarthy continues to drive forward.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Honorio can do to turn this around?
Honorio lands a jab to McCarthy's midsection.
McCarthy tries to bum rush Honorio with a series of wild strikes but Honorio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Honorio feints the counter takedown.
Honorio misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from McCarthy.
Honorio throws a body shot but no joy.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honorio was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Honorio throws out a counter right but McCarthy avoids it with no problem.#T1#
A lazy left from Honorio finds it's target.
McCarthy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Honorio.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch but Honorio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCarthy scores with a hook to the body. Honorio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCarthy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cormac McCarthy is winning the standup battle so far.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown. Honorio tries to sprawl out of it but McCarthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Honorio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Honorio moves out of range.
McCarthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Honorio.
Vinicius Honorio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCarthy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Honorio looks to land a right hand but McCarthy moved out of range.
Good exchange - Honorio coming out on top.
McCarthy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Honorio darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Honorio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Honorio swats away the attempt to clinch by McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Honorio moves out of range.
Honorio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Honorio digs a good body shot into McCarthy's ribs.
Honorio darts in looking for a takedown but McCarthy gets double underhooks and turns Honorio into the cage.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Honorio.#TD#
McCarthy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Honorio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCarthy is aware though and is defending well.
McCarthy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Honorio looking for a sweep. Not yet Honorio, not yet.
Honorio keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Honorio is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
McCarthy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cormac McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Honorio manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
McCarthy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Honorio controls the pace.
McCarthy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Honorio manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
McCarthy passes Honorio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McCarthy stalling.
Honorio is pressing down on McCarthy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
McCarthy sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
McCarthy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCarthy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McCarthy trying to control but Honorio is working from the bottom.
McCarthy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Honorio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McCarthy controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vinicius Honorio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Honorio tests McCarthy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCarthy takes a swing at Honorio's ribcage but misses.
Honorio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McCarthy lands with a nice body punch.
McCarthy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCarthy lands the left hand.#TD#
McCarthy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy prevents Honorio from improving his position.
Honorio tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McCarthy has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
McCarthy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Honorio is looking to escape. #T1#
McCarthy avoids the attempt from Honorio to control.
McCarthy with good strikes from the mount here!
McCarthy scoring with strikes but Honorio is staying in there.
McCarthy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Honorio is desperately trying to improve his position but McCarthy has a good base and remains in mount.
Honorio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCarthy unloading with bombs!
Honorio regains half guard.#T2#
McCarthy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McCarthy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Honorio wants to get back to full guard.
Honorio is trying to maintain the position but McCarthy is very close to passing his half guard.
Honorio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Honorio blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCarthy. #T3#
Honorio is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, McCarthy seems content to control.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Honorio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCarthy winds up and cracks Honorio with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McCarthy prevents Honorio from improving his position.
Honorio wants to control but McCarthy is keeping busy.
McCarthy controlling the pace.
Honorio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McCarthy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Honorio is trying to maintain the position but McCarthy is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McCarthy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Honorio.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCarthy stops a takedown attempt from Honorio.
Honorio wants to take the fight to the mat but McCarthy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McCarthy misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honorio can't get the takedown.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Honorio.#BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch.
Honorio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honorio was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
Honorio tries to move into range but McCarthy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Honorio scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac McCarthy clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Honorio clobbers McCarthy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Honorio manages to avoid it.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Honorio moves out of range.
Honorio just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy throws a body shot but no joy.
McCarthy thuds a left hand into Honorio's body.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McCarthy enables Honorio to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McCarthy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Honorio from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCarthy is on top in guard. #REVR#
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Honorio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McCarthy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
McCarthy looking to sit in guard and control but Honorio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Honorio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Honorio passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Honorio is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Honorio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCarthy tries to get to full guard but Honorio has control of the leg.
Honorio passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McCarthy! #T2#
Honorio avoids the attempt from McCarthy to control.
Honorio tries to control but McCarthy wriggling away.
Honorio lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Honorio thowing shots but they're missing.
Honorio looking to control but McCarthy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Honorio with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
McCarthy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Honorio is landing with some decent strikes but McCarthy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McCarthy is in a horrible position here. Honorio smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Honorio breaks from McCarthy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McCarthy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Honorio thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Honorio wants to control the pace but McCarthy is squirming around nicely.
Honorio raining down shots from the mount!#T4#
Honorio sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Honorio lands a heavy elbow.
McCarthy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Honorio controlling the action here.
McCarthy trying to hold on to Honorio's head to control him but Honorio postures up.
McCarthy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Honorio is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Honorio dominated that fourth round.
That's time! McCarthy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Honorio does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCarthy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Honorio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch but Honorio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Honorio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCarthy.
Honorio misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and McCarthy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McCarthy.
McCarthy is trying to stall.
McCarthy lands with a left to the head.
Honorio is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCarthy is defending well.#BC2#
Honorio breaks from the clinch. #CL#
McCarthy rushes Honorio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCarthy.
McCarthy can't find room to land a body shot as Honorio controls the action.
Honorio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCarthy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McCarthy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Honorio at a distance. #T1#
Honorio shoots in and drives through. McCarthy sprawls well.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Honorio.
McCarthy throws a series of strikes that have Honorio backpedaling. #CL#
McCarthy forces Honorio back against the cage and clinches.
McCarthy is pressed up against the cage. Honorio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCarthy down to the mat. McCarthy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McCarthy is looking to wear down Honorio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Honorio throws a lazy right hand but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCarthy doesn't manage to clinch there - Honorio circles away.
Honorio shoots in but McCarthy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Honorio is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Honorio avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
A jab lands there for Honorio.#CL#
McCarthy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Honorio is working for takedown but McCarthy is calmly controlling the position for now.
McCarthy misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCarthy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCarthy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Honorio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCarthy fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2##TD2#
Honorio feints and as McCarthy raises his hands in defense, Honorio changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy working a defensive guard here.
Honorio stopping the sweep attempt from McCarthy.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Honorio from controlling successfully.
McCarthy seems keen to control Honorio's posture.
McCarthy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Honorio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Honorio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCarthy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Honorio managing to control the position.
McCarthy lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Honorio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCarthy is aware though and is defending well.
Honorio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McCarthy lands a couple of elbows.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Honorio keeps moving. #SUB2#
Honorio throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McCarthy escapes and throws Honorio's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McCarthy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Honorio's legs.
Honorio can't do much from the bottom here.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Honorio is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCarthy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: GAMMA#1153 Clappertron v Young
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Taïa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Bronte clinches.
Bronte throws a head punch that misses.
Bronte gets underhooks to prevent Taïa's takedown attempt.
Taïa struggles to land a body shot inside as Bronte controls his hands.
Bronte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Taïa.
Bronte throws a head punch that misses.
Taïa wants a takedown.
Bronte lands an uppercut.
Bronte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taïa's elbow.
Good body shot from Bronte.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronte.
Taïa has a couple of punches blocked by Bronte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taïa scores with a hook to the body.
Bronte prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bob Bronte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baariq Taïa.
Bronte scores with a shoulder strike.
Bronte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taïa backwards.
A short right from Bronte on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Bronte.
Taïa looks winded!
Taïa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Taïa misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Bronte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taïa cracks Bronte with an open hand slap.
Taïa's coach down at Mentor Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Taïa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
No luck for Taïa with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Bronte instigates a clinch.
Bronte scores with a hook to the body.
Bronte lands a hook that snaps the head of Taïa backwards.
Bronte gets underhooks to prevent Taïa's takedown attempt.
Bronte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bronte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bronte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taïa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bronte gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bronte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taïa backwards. #BC#
Bronte manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Bronte has closed the distance and engaged Taïa in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taïa.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Bronte breaks the clinch.
Bronte throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#It looks like Baariq Taïa has been cut.
Bronte punishes Taïa's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Bronte closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T2##SUB#
Bronte is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taïa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bronte trying to control the position but Taïa is working away.
Bronte looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bronte landing a few strikes.
Taïa seems a little lost for a moment, as Bronte dominates the positioning.#T3#
Bronte throwing strikes but Taïa manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Taïa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bronte some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Taïa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ground and pound from Taïa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Taïa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Taïa wants to control but Bronte is keeping him busy.
Taïa throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bronte works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Taïa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Taïa thows a huge punch but Bronte dodges it nicely.
Taïa slips a nice elbow through Bronte's hands, connecting with Bronte's forehead.
Taïa slows the pace down in half guard.
Bronte is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Bronte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taïa.
Bronte has his hands clasped together around Taïa's back. He's all about the action.
Taïa wants to take a breather but Bronte is having none of it.
Bronte works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taïa wants to pass the guard but Bronte is keeping the position.
Bronte manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taïa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Taïa is pulling down on Bronte's head to control his posture.
Taïa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Bronte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baariq Taïa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Bronte as Taïa shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Bronte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taïa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bronte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taïa's hands.
Bob Bronte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bronte lands an overhand right.
Bronte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taïa can do to turn this around?
Taïa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Bronte closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bronte lands in his opponent's guard.
Bronte throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taïa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bronte has gone for a leg lock! Taïa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bronte's guard.#REVB#
Taïa is in close to Bronte's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taïa lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Taïa wants to control from the top but Bronte keeps moving.
Taïa throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Bronte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taïa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bob Bronte overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bronte 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.
Taïa throws a big elbow that misses.
Taïa stopping the sweep attempt from Bronte.
Taïa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taïa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taïa throws a big right hand that misses.
Taïa is looking to work some ground and pound but Bronte has wrist control.
Taïa landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Taïa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taïa is looking to work some ground and pound but Bronte has wrist control.
Taïa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taïa wants to control from the top but Bronte keeps moving.
Taïa lands a couple of elbows.
Taïa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bronte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taïa.
Taïa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taïa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taïa landing some decent shots from guard.
Bronte looking to control.
Taïa is working Bronte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Taïa wants to control from the top but Bronte keeps moving.
Taïa lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#Bronte is rocked!
Taïa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bronte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taïa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taïa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taïa throwing strikes from guard but Bronte blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taïa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bronte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bronte connects with a nice looking jab.
Taïa fails to land the takedown.
Bronte seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bob Bronte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baariq Taïa.
Taïa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bronte finds it's way round the side to connect with Taïa's head. #CL2#
Taïa moves into the clinch.
Bronte blocking some punches. #T4#
Taïa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bronte pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bronte has a couple of punches blocked by Taïa.
Bob Bronte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taïa can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Taïa wants the takedown. Bronte is fighting it off but Taïa persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bronte's guard against the cage.
Taïa is breathing heavily.
Taïa throws an elbow that misses. Bronte uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taïa's guard. Nice move by Bronte!#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taïa keeping moving, preventing Bronte from controlling successfully.
Taïa managing to control the position.
Taïa keeping moving, preventing Bronte from controlling successfully.
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 Bob Bronte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baariq Taïa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bronte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baariq Taïa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taïa misses with a takedown attempt - Bronte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taïa blocks a jab.
Bronte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bronte lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bronte stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bronte wants it to stay on the feet.
Good exchange - Taïa coming out on top.
Bronte connects with a jab.
Taïa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bob Bronte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baariq Taïa.
Bronte scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Taïa misses the target.
Good shot there by Bronte.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronte tries to clinch there but Taïa circles away.
Taïa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bronte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taïa throws out the jab.
Bronte is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bronte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Taïa clinches. #T1##BC#
Bronte manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Bronte feints and as Taïa raises his hands in defense, Bronte changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bronte wants to control from the top but Taïa keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronte postures up and lands a big shot to Taïa's brow. #SUB2#
Taïa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bronte doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bronte manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taïa is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bronte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taïa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bronte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bronte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Bronte 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.
Bronte pulls Taïa in to control the position.
Bronte is trying to keep Taïa in close.
Taïa working some strikes from top position.
Taïa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taïa throwing strikes from guard but Bronte blocks nicely.
Taïa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taïa lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Taïa cracks Bronte with a solid left hand.
Taïa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taïa trying to control but Bronte is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bob Bronte is winning the standup battle so far.
Taïa shoots in for a takedown but Bronte shows good takedown defense.
Bronte half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bronte slips under a jab from Taïa.
Taïa shoots for a double leg takedown but Bronte sprawls well. He's pushed Taïa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bronte looks to land a combination but Taïa avoids it well.
Bronte cracks Taïa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Taïa just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Bronte shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bronte showed some decent athleticism there.
Taïa trying to control from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Bronte is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taïa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Taïa wants to control but Bronte is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taïa wants to improve his position but Bronte is controlling well.
Taïa trying to hold on to Bronte's head to control him but Bronte postures up.
Bronte not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bronte is trying to control the action in half guard but Taïa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Bronte is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taïa is just riding it out for now. Bronte eventually gives up the hold.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Bronte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bronte, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: KHFC Round 1 Group A
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Muraoka or perhaps it was just good defense by Long, which made it look bad.
Muraoka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muraoka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Long connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Muraoka momentarily.
Long misses with a wild combination.
Muraoka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Long defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Long. Those never looked like landing.
Muraoka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Long is fending him off so far but Muraoka persists. Nope, Long circles away and we're back to standing.
Herschel Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kei Muraoka.#KD#
Long lands a big right hand that sends Muraoka crashing to the mat! Long stays standing though and waves Muraoka back to his feet!#ROC#Muraoka is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Long throws an uppercut from hell that sends Muraoka clean off his feet! He's out cold! Long stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herschel Long!
Herschel Long seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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