Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RMMA - Fight Night 8
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Allen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mcgee counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Mcgee rushes Allen and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Mcgee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Allen uses from the top position.
Allen throwing strikes from guard but Mcgee blocks nicely.
Mcgee throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mcgee controlling Allen's posture.
Allen wants to get up but he can't break Mcgee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen is fighting to break Mcgee's control of his arms but Mcgee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Allen prevents Mcgee from getting back to his feet.
Allen trying to control but Mcgee is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Mcgee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Allen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Allen's guard. #REVB#
Allen wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcgee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcgee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Allen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mcgee has passed into half guard! #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Allen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mcgee scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Mcgee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Allen sees it coming and defends easily.
Allen wants to get back to his feet.
Mcgee blocks the strikes from Allen. #T3##SUB2#
Mcgee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mcgee controlling the pace.
Allen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mcgee scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Mcgee.
Mcgee not doing much here. #T4#
Mcgee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Allen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mcgee controlling the action here.
Allen is trying to maintain the position but Mcgee is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nico Mcgee dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mcgee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mcgee duly obliges. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mcgee enables Allen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mcgee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Mcgee is looking for a triangle but Allen pushes his legs off easily.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgee trying to keep a closed guard but Allen is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Allen is posturing up here but Mcgee has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Allen tries to roll out but it's too tight and Allen has to tap! Slick submission there by Mcgee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nico Mcgee!

Event: RMMA - Fight Night 8
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Burns shoots for a takedown but Crane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crane appears to be looking for a big counter.
Crane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crane throws a leg kick
and Burns counters with a two punch combo.
Crane throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Crane. #CL2#
Burns gets a clinch. #BC2#
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Burns clinches up with Crane and pushes him back against the cage.
Burns has Crane pressed against the cage, preventing Crane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Burns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crane swivels and escapes.
We've been told by Crane's head coaches at Deathsquad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crane tries to counter with a takedown but Burns is quick to defend against it.
Burns stuffs the takedown.
A head kick from Crane lands but Burns takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Alex Burns has been cut.#T1#
Burns shoots for a double leg takedown but Crane sprawls well. He's pushed Burns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frederick Crane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Burns.
Burns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crane misses with a two punch combination.
Crane goes for a double leg but Burns avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burns continues to drive forward.
Burns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Burns pushes Crane up against the cage in a clinch.
Burns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crane trying to land knees to the body.
Burns blocks the elbow strike.
Burns is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burns.
Crane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
Crane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crane is trying to break the clinch but Burns is controlling him.
Burns is looking for a takedown.
Burns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Crane tries to circle away but Burns has him pinned against the cage.
Crane tries to pull guard but Burns won't allow it.
Burns jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crane walks away with a smile on his face. Burns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Burns pulls guard.
Burns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
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!
Crane keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass. #T3#
Burns forces his way into half guard.
Burns trying to pass the guard but Crane defending well.
Crane is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crane looks like he's trying to stand up.
Burns is pressing down on Crane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crane is holding on for now.
Crane tries to get to full guard but Burns has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burns throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Burns thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crane tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Burns manages to move to mount!
Burns misses with a head shot.
Burns lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Crane tries to reverse the position but Burns maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Burns's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Crane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Burns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crane shoots for a takedown but Burns saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alex Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crane throws a combination that misses
and Burns counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Burns gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crane counters with a head kick.
Burns's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burns duly obliges.
Crane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burns defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burns is defended easily by Crane.#CL2#
Burns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crane, pushing him back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crane thows a body kick. Burns tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Burns dives in and grabs Crane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crane pushes down on Burns's head and hops out.
Frederick Crane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Burns.
Burns avoids the head kick by Crane.
Burns is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Burns is looking to chop away at Crane's legs.
Burns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crane doesn't manage to clinch there - Burns circles away.
A nice leg kick from Crane, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL#
Crane has Burns up against the cage in a clinch.
Crane is looking to break free of the clinch but Burns has double underhooks.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Crane has had enough of the clinch but Burns keeps him there for the moment.
Crane working hard to break the clinch.
Crane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Burns drags the fight down to the ground.
Crane postures up.
Burns wants to sweep but no luck.
Burns trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Burns has his foot on Crane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crane works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB2#
Burns looking for a guillotine here but Crane defends easily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Burns keeps the fight on the outside.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt
and Crane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burns sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crane somewhat.
Burns is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Crane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crane goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Frederick Crane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crane. #T4#
Nice sprawl there from Crane as Burns shoots in.
Crane slaps away a takedown attempt from Burns, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Burns or perhaps it was just good defense by Crane, which made it look bad.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Crane avoids the head kick by Burns.
Burns tries to land a front kick but Crane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crane goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crane fails to land the takedown.
Burns pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crane is out of range and Burns settles back down.
Burns throws a body punch but Crane moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Burns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alex Burns's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Burns pushes Crane up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Burns decides to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burns holds on and takes a little breather.
Burns is looking to stand back up but Crane counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Burns.
Burns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burns is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Crane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crane pulls his head out easily.
Burns trying to control but Crane postures up.
Burns missing with punches from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Crane prevents Burns from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crane tries for a takedown but Burns sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crane dips to his left and cracks Burns with an uppercut!
Crane misses with a double jab.
Crane throws a push kick but Burns slaps the foot to one side.
Burns shoots in looking for a takedown. Crane tries to sprawl out of it but Burns keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burns sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crane moves away.#CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Crane is trying to break free.#BC2#
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Crane misses with the combination.
Burns misses with the combination. #CL2#
Burns has closed the distance and engaged Crane in a clinch.
Crane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burns keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crane's efforts to push away.
Burns has Crane pressed against the cage, preventing Crane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crane is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Burns jumps guard and drags Crane to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4##SUB2#
Burns throws his legs up looking for a submission but Crane uses it to pass to side control.
Burns gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Crane prevents Burns from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burns manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns looking to control.
Crane controls from within his opponent's guard.
Frederick Crane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Burns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Burns 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Burns!

Event: RMMA - New York
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Lenkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mcgee's guard.
Mcgee 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.
Mcgee is trying to keep Lenkov in close.
Lenkov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lenkov passes to full mount!
Mcgee stops Lenkov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Lenkov is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Lenkov extends the arm and Mcgee is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yegor Lenkov!

Event: RMMA 8 - Moore v Alvarez
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Crane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griggs.
Crane fires out a quick counter leg kick but Griggs just manages to avoid it.
Crane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Griggs.#CL#
Griggs tries to keep at a distance but Crane has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Crane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griggs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griggs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crane under the eye.
Griggs throws a jab when Crane was well out of range.
Griggs lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice uppercut there from Griggs.
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!
Griggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Crane is just out of range.
Crane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crane throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Griggs jabs at Crane's body.
Griggs throws a big shot that misses.
Crane fails to land the takedown.
Griggs throws out a counter right but Crane avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Crane shoots in and drives through. Griggs sprawls well.
Frank Griggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griggs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Griggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crane.
Griggs pounces like a tiger and cracks Crane with a vicious hook! Crane is down but not out! Griggs follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Griggs!
Our winner, Frank Griggs, 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: TOF 203
Date: Feb 23, 2025

#R1##CL#
Paysley gets tackled into the cage by Joe. Joe maintains the clinch.
Paysley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Joe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paysley moves to clinch but Joe breaks away
and Joe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Paysley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Joe counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Wilt Paysley has been cut.
Joe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Paysley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paysley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cottoneye Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilt Paysley.
Paysley misses with a takedown attempt
and Joe counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe lands a head kick!
Joe throws a shot to the body.
Paysley looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paysley misses with a takedown attempt
and Joe counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CUT#That has opened up Wilt Paysley's cut even more.#T1#
Paysley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Paysley misses with an uppercut
and Joe counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Paysley out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Joe is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cottoneye Joe!
Cottoneye Joe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 139
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Mehoff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dukes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dukes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dukes leaves Mehoff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#KD#
Dukes sends Mehoff crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dukes is motioning to the referee to let Mehoff up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Mehoff is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jack Mehoff has been cut.
Mehoff get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Mehoff stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Dukes runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leroy Dukes!

Event: TOF 194
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1##TD#
Paysley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pulkkinen's guard.
Pulkkinen is adopting a defensive guard.
Pulkkinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulkkinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pulkkinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Pulkkinen, not yet.
Paysley wants to pass the guard but Pulkkinen is keeping the position.
Paysley stands and throws Pulkkinen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Paysley tries for a kimura but Pulkkinen is defending well. #T1#
Pulkkinen is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Pulkkinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pulkkinen is not content to let Paysley control the position.
Pulkkinen is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paysley trying to control the position but Pulkkinen is working away.
Paysley fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB#
Pulkkinen wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Paysley has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Pulkkinen's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Pulkkinen is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Paysley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Wilt Paysley!

Event: MMAH 8 - Shepherd vs Robinson
Date: Jan 03, 2025

#R1#
Rzayev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rzayev as he jumps to the side.
Crane works Rzayev's body with a nice hook.
Rzayev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rzayev just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCrane.
Crane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Crane enables Rzayev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Crane manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rzayev chips away with some ground and pound.
Rzayev connects with a couple of short punches.
Crane wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rzayev manages to pass to side control.
Crane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crane wants to get back to his feet.
Rzayev sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Rzayev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rzayev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crane with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rzayev 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.
Crane trying to control here.
Rzayev slows the pace down in half guard.
Rzayev working the head and body with strikes.
Rzayev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Rzayev there. #T2#
Rzayev working the head and body with strikes.
Rzayev lands strikes from half guard.
Rzayev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rzayev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rzayev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Crane is rocked!
Rzayev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rzayev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rzayev landing strikes from the mount and Crane is in trouble!
Oh Crane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rzayev landing punches.
Crane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crane is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Rzayev postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Crane bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Rzayev and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Rzayev!

Event: MMAH 8 - Shepherd vs Robinson
Date: Jan 03, 2025

#R1#
Mcgee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #TD#
Mcgee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Devil looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Mcgee decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mcgee throws a series of strikes that have Devil backpedaling. #TD#
Mcgee gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Devil is trying to get back to half guard.
Devil told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mcgee works to advance to full mount. Devil defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Devil really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Mcgee looking to secure an arm triangle but Devil defends it well.
Devil regains half guard.#T1#
Mcgee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Devil keeps working.
Mcgee prevents Devil from improving his position.
Devil is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mcgee is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Devil as he works his way to full guard.
Mcgee wants to control from the top but Devil keeps moving. #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.
Mcgee passes into half guard.
Mcgee is controlling the pace.
Devil wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mcgee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Devil sees it coming and defends easily.
Devil trying to get back to full guard but Mcgee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mcgee with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Devil tries to reverse the position but Mcgee maintains control.
Mcgee looking to control but Devil is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Devil is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mcgee avoids the attempt from Devil to control.
Mcgee scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Devil?
Devil keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mcgee wants to control the pace but Devil is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Mcgee cracks Devil with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Mcgee.
Devil tries to lock up and control but Mcgee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgee unloading with bombs!
Mcgee moves to back control. #SUB#
Mcgee working for the choke.
Mcgee connects with a big shot to the side of Devil's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devil tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nico Mcgee dominated that round.
That's time! Mcgee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
No joy there for Mcgee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Devil avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcgee misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Mcgee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Mcgee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Devil has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mcgee has managed to get both his arms back between Devil's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devil 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.
Mcgee throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Mcgee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but Devil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Devil is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but Devil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Devil trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgee is proving a slippery customer.
Mcgee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Devil shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Devil showed some decent athleticism there.
Devil wants to control but Mcgee is keeping him busy.
Mcgee punching from the bottom.
Devil tries to pass to full mount but Mcgee defends it.
Mcgee wants to control but Devil is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mcgee is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Devil jumps into side control!
Mcgee is trying to improve his position.
Devil working away.#T3#
Devil avoids the strikes from the bottom by Mcgee.
Devil fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Devil misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Devil tries for a kimura but Mcgee is defending well.
Devil tries to score with some ground and pound. Mcgee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Devil is trying to ground and pound but Mcgee uses the momentary lack of control by Devil to regain half guard.
Mcgee tries to roll over but Devil keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Devil missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Devil is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcgee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Mcgee is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Devil has latched onto it... Big trouble! Devil pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Mcgee is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Devil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jin Devil!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2024

#R1##TD#
Paysley gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Paysley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Larrazabal is trying to escape the position but Paysley is controlling the position. #SUB#
Paysley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Larrazabal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Paysley swings around for an armbar but Larrazabal sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Paysley's guard.
Paysley pulls Larrazabal in close to his closed guard and prevents Larrazabal from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Paysley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paysley has a closed guard, preventing Larrazabal from standing up.
Paysley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larrazabal is one step ahead there.
Paysley is pulling down on Larrazabal's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Paysley looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Larrazabal is defending well. Paysley quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Larrazabal has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Paysley celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wilt Paysley!

Event: MMAH 5 - Perera vs Patuga
Date: Dec 25, 2024

#R1#
Crane throws a leg kick but Berg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crane checks a low kick from Berg.
Berg thuds his right hand into Crane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crane misses with a leg kick
and Berg counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Berg does it's job there.#CL#
Berg closes the distance and clinches.
Crane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Berg. #BC#
Berg manages to break the clinch.
Crane throws a solid leg kick but Berg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crane ducks right into an uppercut from Berg.
Crane takes one to the chin there.
Crane shoots in and drives through. Berg sprawls well.#T1#
Crane throws a solid leg kick but Berg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crane.
Crane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berg counters with a two punch combo.
Antoine Berg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frederick Crane.
Berg darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Crane gets tackled into the cage by Berg. Berg maintains the clinch.
Crane is trying to break the clinch but Berg is controlling him.#BC#
Berg breaks the clinch. #CL#
Crane gets tackled into the cage by Berg. Berg maintains the clinch.
Crane is trying to break free.
Crane letting Berg take a breather here.
Crane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Berg has him pressed against the cage.
Berg has Crane pressed against the cage, preventing Crane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Berg. #T2##BC#
Berg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Berg scores with the left hand. Crane knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Berg lands with a right hand.
Berg lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Crane goes down and covers up as Berg starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoine Berg!
Antoine Berg was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2024

#R1#
Crane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holland avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Crane gets caught flat footed, as Holland shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Crane is wriggling around but Holland manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Crane is trying to maintain the position but Holland is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Crane is defending against the submission attempts here by Holland.
Crane punching from the bottom. #T1#
Crane wants to control the action here but instead Holland manages to pass to full mount!
Holland controlling from the full mount.
Holland lands a nice shot to the head.
Crane is trying to escape the mount.
Holland landing shots from mount.
Holland lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Crane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holland with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Crane takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#Crane is rocked!
Holland postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Crane badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Holland around the waist but Holland pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Holland is the winner by TKO! Holland jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Holland!

Event: Cobra Kai: No Mercy 9
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Helwani. Vicenzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Helwani tries to get set, Vicenzo tries to push him back and clinch up but Helwani manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Vicenzo has closed the distance and engaged Helwani in a clinch.
Helwani takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Dana Helwani has been cut.
Helwani is trying to drag Vicenzo to the mat but Vicenzo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vicenzo lands a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Vicenzo.
Vicenzo pushes Helwani back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vicenzo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Helwani looks winded!#TD#
Vicenzo wants the takedown. Helwani is fighting it off but Vicenzo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Helwani's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Helwani has his foot on Vicenzo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vicenzo works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vicenzo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vicenzo pushes down on Helwani's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SU#
Vicenzo stands up out of the half guard. #CL#
Vicenzo has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Vicenzo breaks the clinch.
Helwani changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vicenzo tries to avoid it but Helwani manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vicenzo to the ground. Vicenzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vicenzo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Vicenzo has managed to clinch. #BC#
Vicenzo manages to break the clinch.
Vicenzo lands a head kick. Helwani smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Vicenzo rushes Helwani and presses him up against the cage.
Vicenzo dips a shoulder and cracks Helwani with a mighty uppercut! Helwani falls back against the cage and Vicenzo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Helwani is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Vicenzo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tito Vicenzo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tito Vicenzo thanked Furnace Performance 🔥 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: AVKT 19: Dale’s Birthday Bash
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Helwani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Helwani misses with a combination
and Vicenzo counters with a series of strikes. Helwani will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Vicenzo gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vicenzo.
Helwani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vicenzo has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Vicenzo breaks from the clinch.
Vicenzo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Helwani circles away quickly and effectively.
Helwani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vicenzo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Helwani darts in looking for a takedown but Vicenzo gets double underhooks and turns Helwani into the cage.
Vicenzo lands with a nice combination. Helwani backs away looking to recover.#ROC#Helwani is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vicenzo plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Helwani swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Helwani face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tito Vicenzo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tito Vicenzo waved his t-shirt featuring Furnace Performance 🔥's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: HFC 45:Handerson vs Maan 2
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Uzun throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Kaburagi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Uzun's guard.#SUB2#
Uzun looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaburagi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaburagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Uzun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaburagi stays in close to Uzun's body and controls the position.
Kaburagi is working Uzun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kaburagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Uzun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaburagi with a nice head shot there.
Kaburagi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1##SUB#
Kaburagi drops back looking for a leg! Uzun is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Uzun manages to kick Kaburagi off! Kaburagi jumps back into Uzun's guard.
Uzun keeping moving, preventing Kaburagi from controlling successfully.
Kaburagi with a nice head shot there.
Kaburagi lands a couple of digs.
Kaburagi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Uzun looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaburagi won't allow Uzun to get back to his feet. #T2#
Kaburagi trying to control but Uzun is working from the bottom.
Kaburagi works over Uzun with some ground and pound from guard.
Kaburagi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kaburagi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kaburagi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kaburagi is working Uzun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kaburagi works over Uzun with some ground and pound from guard.
Kaburagi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kaburagi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Kaburagi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kaburagi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kaburagi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Uzun for as long as he can get away with.
Kaburagi throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaburagi distracts Uzun with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kaburagi landing with the ground and pound.
Uzun wants to get back to his feet but Kaburagi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kaburagi advances position into side control!#T4##SUB#
Kaburagi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Uzun is trying to escape and Kaburagi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Uzun is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kaburagi! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akira Kaburagi!
Akira Kaburagi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SSG 131 Maximus vs Schaubi
Date: Apr 16, 2023

180 cm
21 yrs
183 lbs

190 cm
26 yrs
214 lbs

Atkinson

Gascon

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Raymond Gascon!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gascon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Atkinson (0) vs (4) Gascon
Gascon takes a little break here. Atkinson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gascon trying to control the action but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Atkinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (4) Gascon
Gascon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Atkinson wants to take a breather but Gascon is having none of it.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but Gascon defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gascon keeps working.
Atkinson is thwarting Gascon's attempts to control the position.
Atkinson is looking to advance position but Gascon won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Atkinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Atkinson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (4) Gascon#SUB#
Atkinson wants to finish this one by submission but Gascon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Atkinson.
Atkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gascon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (5) vs (6) Gascon#SUB#
Atkinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gascon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Atkinson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Gascon wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Atkinson working for a triangle but Gascon defends it easily. #SUB2#
Gascon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gascon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Atkinson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Atkinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gascon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gascon trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Atkinson controls Gascon momentarily but Gascon frees himself.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Atkinson.
Gascon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Gascon trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Gascon won't allow Atkinson to sweep him here.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Atkinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Atkinson.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is keeping the position.
Atkinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gascon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (7) vs (6) Gascon
Atkinson stopping the sweep attempt from Gascon.
Gascon is trying to control the position but Atkinson postures up.
Gascon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkinson is one step ahead there.
Gascon is trying to keep Atkinson in close.
Gascon is controlling Atkinson's posture.
Atkinson stays in close to Gascon's body and controls the position.
Gascon trying to control the position. #T5#
Atkinson passes into half guard.
Atkinson is pressing down on Gascon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gascon is holding on for now.
Gascon is looking for a sweep. Atkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gascon is trying to control but can't.
Atkinson works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (10) vs (6) Gascon
Gascon tries to bench press Atkinson off him but Atkinson keeps the position.
Gascon sneaks back into half guard.
Gascon trying to hold on to Atkinson's head to control him but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but Gascon defending well.
Gascon is trying to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB#
Atkinson is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gascon is looking to control Atkinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gascon avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Atkinson'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.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Gascon is defending well.
Gascon has his hands clasped together around Atkinson's back. He's all about the action.#T7#
Atkinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gascon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gascon tries to get to full guard but Atkinson has control of the leg.
Atkinson moves into full mount! Gascon won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (13) vs (6) Gascon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gascon tries to lock up and control but Atkinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gascon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Atkinson controlling his opponent.
Gascon is squirming around, avoiding Atkinson's attempts to control the action.
Gascon wants to control but Atkinson is having none of it.
Gascon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gascon regains half guard.#T8#
Gascon wants to get back to full guard.
Gascon is refusing to be controlled, as Atkinson sits in half guard.
Atkinson uses his free foot to push down on Gascon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gascon.
Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (16) vs (6) Gascon
Atkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gascon is looking to escape.
Gascon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Atkinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Gascon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gascon is looking for a sweep. Atkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Gascon is positioning himself well to prevent Atkinson advancing to mount.
Gascon looks winded!
Gascon tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Gascon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atkinson tries to pass to full mount but Gascon defends it.
Gascon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gascon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Gascon is keeping the position.#T10#
Atkinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gascon has his hands on Atkinson's head, controlling the position.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Gascon keeps moving.
Atkinson preventing the sweep.
Atkinson looking to pass the guard.
Atkinson is working hard here to advance position.
Atkinson stopping the sweep attempt from Gascon.
Gascon keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully. #T11#
Atkinson stays in close to Gascon's body and controls the position.
Atkinson forces his way into half guard.
Atkinson prevents Gascon from improving his position.
Gascon wants to control but Atkinson is keeping busy.
Gascon won't allow Atkinson to pass to mount.
Gascon gets full guard.
Gascon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gascon is still trying to improve position.#T12#
Atkinson is fighting to break Gascon's control of his arms but Gascon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Atkinson looking to pass the guard.
Gascon is looking to sweep but instead, Atkinson has passed into half guard.
Gascon tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.#SUB#
Atkinson is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gascon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gascon wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Gascon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Gascon is keeping the position.#T13##SUB2#
Atkinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Atkinson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gascon's guard.
Atkinson wants to take a breather but Gascon is having none of it. #SUB#
Atkinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gascon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Atkinson.
Atkinson wants to free his trapped foot but Gascon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gascon tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
Atkinson wants to free his trapped foot but Gascon is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gascon keeps working.
Atkinson prevents Gascon from improving his position.
Gascon trying to control but Atkinson postures up.
Gascon is looking to improve his position.
Atkinson tries to pass to full mount but Gascon defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascon wants to improve his position but Atkinson is controlling well.
Gascon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atkinson takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.

Event: SSG 122 Barnes vs Kersikov
Date: Mar 26, 2023

190 cm
17 yrs
220 lbs

180 cm
20 yrs
183 lbs

Mack

Atkinson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Trace Mack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Atkinson looking to score a takedown here. Mack is defending well but Atkinson drives through and ends up in Mack's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mack (0) vs (2) Atkinson
Mack wants to sweep but no luck.
Mack wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mack is trying to control the position but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Atkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mack is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Atkinson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mack has locked up a guillotine! Mack's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Atkinson is holding on here and Mack must be using up a lot of energy. Atkinson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mack gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trace Mack!

Event: HFC 41:Mogh vs Saneuji
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Uzun takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Uzun misses with a wild combination.
Uzun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
Maverick connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Maverick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Uzun doesn't seem phased though.
Maverick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uzun.
Uzun has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maverick.
The fighters circling - Uzun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uzun catches Maverick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Uzun misses with a shot to the body
and Maverick counters with a nice kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Maverick.
Uzun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maverick only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maverick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good leg kick by Maverick.
Uzun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maverick.
Some wild striking there from Uzun. #T1#
Uzun throws a right hand that misses
letting Maverick counter with a right hand.
Maverick connects with an inside leg kick.
Uzun has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Uzun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Uzun. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Uzun.
Uzun cracks Maverick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maverick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uzun has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maverick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Uzun misses with an uppercut. Maverick saw that one coming.
Maverick shapes to counter with a head kick.
Maverick thuds a left hand into Uzun's body.
Nice body punch from Maverick.
Uzun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maverick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maverick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Uzun's sensitive parts.
Maverick with a nice calf kick.
Maverick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Uzun swings widly with a right hand
and Maverick counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Maverick lands with a good body shot.
Maverick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maverick throws a front kick that sends Uzun stumbling back into the cage.
Maverick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uzun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uzun misses with the combination.
Maverick lands with a straight right. Uzun didn't see that one coming.
Maverick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uzun. That did some damage!
Uzun misses with a body shot.
Maverick moves away from the strike by Uzun.
Uzun with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maverick to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Maverick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Uzun is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maverick cracks Uzun with a good jab.#ROC2#Uzun is rocked!
Maverick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Uzun takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oh Uzun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for Maverick.
A swing and a miss from Uzun.
Maverick throws a counter combo.
Uzun takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Uzun seems to have got his legs back now.
Uzun throws a right hand that misses
and Maverick counters with a thumping low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uzun. Maverick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maverick scores with a leg kick.
Maverick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maverick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick from Maverick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Uzun lands a nice hook to Maverick's body. Maverick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maverick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maverick punishes Uzun's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Maverick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uzun is breathing heavily.
Maverick lands a jab to Uzun's midsection.
Uzun falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Maverick finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Maverick. Beautiful body shot.
Maverick lands a leg kick that knocks Uzun off balance momentarily.
Maverick is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Uzun rather than just go for the knockout.
Maverick explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Uzun takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uzun has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maverick.
Maverick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maverick lands with a nice body kick.
Maverick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maverick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Maverick dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Maverick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maverick throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Daniel Maverick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maverick throws a head kick that half lands.
Uzun will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Maverick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Maverick.
Uzun misses with an uppercut
and Maverick counters with an inside leg kick.
Maverick pushes Uzun away with a front kick.
Maverick with the inside leg kick.
Uzun swinging wildly here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maverick. That's going to slow Uzun down.
Maverick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maverick lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uzun's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maverick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Uzun scrambles back to his feet.
Deniz Uzun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Maverick lands an overhand right.
Uzun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maverick manages to avoid it.
Maverick drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Uzun right on the button. Uzun goes down! Maverick follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Maverick gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Maverick!
Daniel Maverick decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Cobra Kai: No Mercy 2
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Helwani tries to clinch up.
Cole tries to bum rush Helwani with a series of wild strikes but Helwani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cole looks to land a combination but Helwani avoids it well.
Cole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Helwani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Helwani doesn't manage to clinch there - Cole circles away.
Helwani throws a head kick that misses.
Helwani tries to bum rush Cole with a series of wild strikes but Cole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Cole has knocked Helwani down with a huge combo! Cole steps away and waves a wobbly Helwani back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Dana Helwani has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole misses with the combination.
Helwani wants to slow Cole down by chopping away at his legs.
Cole keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Helwani throws a series of punches but Cole moves out of range.
A combination from Cole does no damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Helwani has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cole closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Helwani! Cole dives in looking to finish! Helwani is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tammy Cole!

Event: SSG 118 Cheese vs Dew
Date: Mar 12, 2023

180 cm
20 yrs
183 lbs

180 cm
20 yrs
195 lbs

Atkinson

Soderberg

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Atkinson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Soderberg is trying to defend but Atkinson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (0) Soderberg#SUB2#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atkinson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soderberg is refusing to be controlled, as Atkinson sits in half guard.
Atkinson is really struggling to control Soderberg but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Atkinson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soderberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Atkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atkinson is thwarting Soderberg's attempts to control the position.
Atkinson is looking to advance position but Soderberg won't allow it. #SUB#
Atkinson seems to be working for a kimura but Soderberg defends the submission attempt.
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working. #SUB2#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg gets full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Atkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Soderberg is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for a guillotine here but Atkinson defends easily. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Atkinson passes into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Atkinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soderberg defends it well.
Atkinson wants to pass to mount but Soderberg is defending the position.
Soderberg is not content to let Atkinson control the position.
Soderberg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Soderberg controlling Atkinson's posture. #SUB2#
Soderberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Atkinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Atkinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Soderberg has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Atkinson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Soderberg.
Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (0) Soderberg#T4#
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atkinson has knee on belly momentarily but Soderberg bucks him off and regains half guard.
Soderberg is looking to control Atkinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soderberg avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atkinson pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Atkinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soderberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Soderberg wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Atkinson wants to control but Soderberg is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soderberg trying to control here.
Atkinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Soderberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Soderberg works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6#
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Soderberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkinson is one step ahead there.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atkinson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soderberg's guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Soderberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Atkinson is working away from the top position though.
Atkinson is trying to control. Soderberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Atkinson is pressing down on Soderberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soderberg is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg won't allow Atkinson to pass to mount.
Soderberg trying to control but Atkinson postures up.
Soderberg wants to improve his position but Atkinson is controlling well.
Soderberg gets full guard.#T8#
Soderberg working a defensive guard here.
Atkinson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (8) vs (0) Soderberg
Atkinson is trying to move to mount but Soderberg reverses beautifully and ends up in Atkinson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (8) vs (2) Soderberg#SUB#
Atkinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soderberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soderberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soderberg passes Atkinson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg is trying to work for a kimura but Atkinson is defending well. #T9#
Atkinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Atkinson wants to improve his position but instead Soderberg has moved into half guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Soderberg has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Atkinson defend it? Soderberg steps over the head and cranks it - Atkinson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Soderberg!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Krister Soderberg!
Krister Soderberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SSG 114 Waterman vs Rhodeo
Date: Mar 05, 2023

180 cm
20 yrs
183 lbs

177 cm
20 yrs
165 lbs

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