Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C389: Duran vs Entreri
Date: Feb 02, 2025

Radu Dracul really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 188.5, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Julius Lew was cancelled.

Event: GAMMA#1131 Cleever v Farquhars
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Farquharson misses with a wild body shot.
Cleever uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farquharson.
Farquharson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Malcolm Farquharson has been cut.
Cleever takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Farquharson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Cleever to counter with a crisp jab.
Farquharson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cleever.
Farquharson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cleever walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cleever. Farquharson does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleever takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cleever takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cleever throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farquharson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Cleever tries to clinch up but Farquharson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Cleever closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cleever.
Cleever throws an elbow but it misses.
Cleever lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
Cleever tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farquharson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Farquharson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farquharson is struggling to control the position.
Farquharson dodges an elbow strike from Cleever.
A head punch on the inside from Cleever fails to land.
Farquharson stalling against the cage. #T2#
Cleever lands a left hand that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
Cleever swings wildly with an uppercut but Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farquharson blocks a body shot from Cleever.
Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cleever throws an elbow but misses.
Cleever can't find room to land a body shot as Farquharson controls the action.
Cleever tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cleever scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Farquharson wants a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleever creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Farquharson's defenses.
Cleever stalling the fight. #BC#
Farquharson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cleever slips under a jab from Farquharson.
Cleever let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Farquharson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cleever!#T3#
Cleever wants to get back to his feet but Farquharson drags him back down.
Cleever can't do much from the bottom here.
Farquharson working the ground and pound.
Cleever is trying to buck Farquharson off.
Check out the look on Farquharson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #CUT#It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut.
Cleever sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cleever wants to get back to his feet.
Farquharson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Farquharson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Farquharson thows a huge punch but Cleever dodges it nicely.
Farquharson thows a huge punch but Cleever dodges it nicely.
Cleever 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.
Farquharson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cleever wants to control but Farquharson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Farquharson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cleever is trying to maintain the position but Farquharson is very close to passing his half guard.
Cleever is not content to let Farquharson control the position.
Farquharson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cleever taking some punishment here, with Farquharson in his half guard. #ES2#
Cleever manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Farquharson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Miet Cleever will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Farquharson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cleever.
Farquharson is looking to wear down Cleever with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cleever lands a head shot.
Farquharson lands a nice looking body shot.
Cleever waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farquharson.
Farquharson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleever is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cleever throws a head kick that misses.
Farquharson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cleever.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cleever.
Farquharson throwing a counter right hand but Cleever manages to avoid it.
Cleever displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farquharson throws out the jab.
Cleever takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1##CL2#
Cleever forces Farquharson back against the cage and clinches.
Cleever tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cleever tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cleever looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Farquharson blocks an elbow strike from Cleever.
Cleever fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cleever tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farquharson is looking to control Cleever's arms but Cleever gets an underhook and turns him. Now Farquharson has his back to the cage.
Cleever misses with a punch to the body.
Farquharson blocking some punches.
Cleever looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cleever tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cleever throws a head punch that misses.
Farquharson jumps guard but Cleever turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Cleever - that landed with a thud.
Cleever has a couple of punches blocked by Farquharson. #T2##TD#
Farquharson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Farquharson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cleever keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Farquharson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cleever with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Farquharson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cleever is looking to escape.
Cleever has hold of Farquharson's hands but Farquharson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!#ES2#
Cleever pushes Farquharson off and gets back to his feet.
Cleever misses with a wild body shot.
Cleever takes a swing at Farquharson's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Cleever with a nice cross.
Cleever throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malcolm Farquharson is winning the standup battle so far.
Farquharson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cleever.
Farquharson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Farquharson scores with a punch to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cleever looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Farquharson scores with a decent looking hook.
Cleever bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cleever is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Farquharson with a body shot.#T4#
Farquharson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cleever.
Cleever throws a sloppy head kick and Farquharson moves out of range easily.
Cleever uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farquharson.
Farquharson throws the left hand but Cleever avoids the punch easily.
Cleever throws a sloppy head kick and Farquharson moves out of range easily.
Farquharson moves out of range of the strikes.
Farquharson misses with a body shot.
Farquharson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farquharson looks to land a right hand but Cleever moved out of range.
Cleever lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Miet Cleever will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Farquharson shoots in and bounces Cleever off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cleever managing to control the position.
Farquharson throwing strikes but missing.
Cleever preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleever is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farquharson stops Cleever from standing up.
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleever is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farquharson prevents Cleever from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
Cleever keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cleever moves to clinch but Farquharson breaks away
and Farquharson counters with a right hand to the body.
Cleever slips a straight right by Farquharson.
Cleever throws a lazy uppercut
and Farquharson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Cleever misses the target.
Farquharson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Farquharson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Farquharson lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Cleever blocking the ground and pound attempt from Farquharson.
Cleever is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Farquharson wants to take a breather but Cleever is having none of it.
Farquharson slips a nice elbow through Cleever's hands, connecting with Cleever's forehead.
Farquharson trying to control the action but Cleever is working from the bottom.
Farquharson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Farquharson 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.
Farquharson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Cleever pushes Farquharson off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleever misses with a body shot.
Malcolm Farquharson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Farquharson misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cleever! But no joy.
Cleever throws a right hand that misses
and Farquharson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cleever thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cleever pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Farquharson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Farquharson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cleever tries to close the distance and clinch but Farquharson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Farquharson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Farquharson throws a body shot but no joy.
Farquharson lands with a nice body punch.
Cleever scores with a leg kick.
Cleever avoids the body shot from Farquharson. #T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cleever.
Cleever throws a looping overhand right but Farquharson ducks down to avoid it.
Farquharson misses with an uppercut
and Cleever counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Farquharson thinking.
Farquharson misses the shot to the body.
Miet Cleever is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cleever throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cleever uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cleever on the side of the head.
Miet Cleever is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farquharson connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Miet Cleever's cut even more.
Cleever darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Farquharson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cleever 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Malcolm Farquharson!

Event: C381: Shida vs Dewitt
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Dracul shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Daan is looking to escape.
Dracul trying to control from half guard but Daan is working away.
Daan wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Daan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dracul looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daan is fending him off so far but Dracul persists. Nope, Daan circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul shoots in for a takedown but Daan shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Dracul with that takedown attempt.
Levi Daan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radu Dracul.
Dracul shoots in but Daan avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Dracul darts in looking for a takedown but Daan gets double underhooks and turns Dracul into the cage.
Daan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Daan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at NYC Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Dracul shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daan but Daan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Daan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dracul shoots in for a double leg but Daan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dracul misses with a takedown attempt
and Daan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dracul misses with a takedown
and Daan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Levi Daan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dracul looks winded!
Nice shot lands for Daan.
Daan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Daan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Daan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dracul takes a step back to recover.
Dracul misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dracul.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Dracul with a poor takedown
and Daan counters with a nice uppercut.
Daan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daan wants it to stay on the feet.
Dracul goes for a double leg but Daan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Daan continues to drive forward.
Daan throwing a counter right hand but Dracul manages to avoid it.
Daan clobbers Dracul with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Daan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Daan looks to land a combination. Dracul sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dracul dives in for a single leg takedown but Daan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Daan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Daan scores with a hook to the body. Dracul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Radu Dracul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dracul shoots in but Daan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dracul moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Daan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dracul's sensitive parts.
Daan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dracul doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Dracul takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Daan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body punch from Daan.
Dracul doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Daan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Daan.
Daan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dracul in his tracks. #ROC#Dracul is rocked!
Dracul tries for a takedown but Daan circles away easily
and Daan counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Dracul badly! Daan follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Dracul out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Daan finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Levi Daan!
During a confident post fight interview, Levi Daan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1130 Kamara vs. Harakka
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Rauta scores with a decent looking hook.
Rauta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dienekes with the counter takedown but Rauta avoids it easily.
Jab from Rauta.
Rauta throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dienekes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dienekes wants to control but Rauta is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes is pressing down on Rauta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rauta is holding on for now.
Dienekes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rauta keeps working. #T1#
Rauta wants to get back to full guard.
Dienekes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dienekes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rauta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rauta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dienekes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dienekes is controlling the pace.
Rauta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rauta.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dienekes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dienekes is looking to advance position but Rauta has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Dienekes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dienekes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dienekes 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.
Rauta tries to free his leg and advance position but Dienekes is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Dienekes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rauta stopping the sweep attempt from Dienekes.
Dienekes working a defensive guard but Rauta manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dienekes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dienekes is trying to get back to full guard.#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.
Rauta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dienekes 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.
Dienekes moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dienekes 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.
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 Kulma Rauta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rauta swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Dienekes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rauta keeping moving, preventing Dienekes from controlling successfully.
Rauta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta keeping moving, preventing Dienekes from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dienekes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rauta is keeping the position for now.
Dienekes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rauta scores with a shot to the body.
Dienekes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rauta.
Rauta misses with a looping left.
Dienekes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dienekes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Rauta looks to land a left hand but Dienekes moved out of range nicely.
Dienekes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rauta misses with a hook. Dienekes ducked under it nicely.
Dienekes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dienekes staying out of range there.
Dienekes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rauta scoring well with a low kick there.
Rauta tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rauta won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dienekes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rauta some visible discomfort. #T3##SUB2#
Dienekes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dienekes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rauta is looking to reverse the position.
Dienekes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rauta down.
Dienekes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rauta's legs.
Rauta can't do much from the bottom here.
Dienekes sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rauta is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rauta wants to get back to his feet but Dienekes drags him back down.#T4#
Dienekes controlling the position from side mount.
Dienekes in side control, throwing shots but Rauta defends. #SUB2#
Dienekes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rauta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rauta pushes Dienekes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dienekes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rauta wants to control but Dienekes postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes there by Dienekes.
Dienekes trying to control the action but Rauta is working from the bottom.
Rauta is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Doric Dienekes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rauta misses with an uppercut.
Dienekes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dienekes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy body kick from Rauta #TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a shoot takedown. Rauta fights it but they end up in guard.
Rauta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rauta has momentary wrist control but Dienekes slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes looking to sit in guard and control but Rauta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rauta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rauta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Dienekes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dienekes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rauta off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Dienekes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Doric Dienekes has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Rauta defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dienekes's arms.
Dienekes struggling to keep hold of the position. #T2#
Rauta covering up well under a series of strikes from Dienekes.
Well, with Dienekes on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Rauta is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Rauta just trying to survive but Dienekes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rauta is covering up but some of the strikes from Dienekes are getting through and doing damage.
Rauta tries to escape but Dienekes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dienekes punches Rauta on the ear.
Dienekes is not going to allow Rauta to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Dienekes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rauta tries to break free. #T3#
Dienekes lands strikes to the head. #SUB2#
Dienekes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dienekes controlling from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Dienekes manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Dienekes is looking to control Rauta but Rauta is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dienekes lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go. #T4#
Will Dienekes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dienekes scores with punches to the body.
Dienekes throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB2#
Dienekes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rauta has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dienekes is trying to control but Rauta is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Dienekes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rauta regains half guard.
Dienekes trying to control the action but Rauta is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doric Dienekes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dienekes 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doric Dienekes!

Event: SYN 1129 Ben vs Sitsongrit 2
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Evans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Farquharson tries to counter it with a takedown but Evans pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Farquharson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Evans. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Evans.
Farquharson moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Evans scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Evans throws a body shot but no joy.
Farquharson with the counter takedown but Evans avoids it easily.#T1#
Evans dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Farquharson. That did some damage!
A jab from Evans finds it's way through Farquharson's defenses.
Evans throws out a loose jab but Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farquharson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Evans defends it well.
Evans wants to clinch up but Farquharson keeps it at a distance.
Evans misses with a body shot.
Farquharson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Evans defends it well.
Evans tests Farquharson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Farquharson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.
We've been told by Evans's head coaches at Ze Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Evans pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Evans lands with a nice body punch.
Evans misses with a leg kick.
Evans misses with an uppercut.
Gwynn Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans cracks Farquharson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Farquharson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Evans.
Evans throws a leg kick which misses Farquharson's front leg but catches the back leg as Farquharson tries to avoid it.
Gwynn Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Evans takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Evans.
Evans misses with a kick to the body.
Evans throws a low kick but Farquharson moves out of range easily.
Farquharson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Evans goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Farquharson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Evans defends it well.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farquharson moves away.
Farquharson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Evans defends it well.#T4#
Evans scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Evans scores with a head kick.
Evans fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Farquharson checks it well.
Farquharson with the counter takedown but Evans avoids it easily.
Evans connects with a nice looking jab.
Farquharson moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans throws a body punch but Farquharson moves out of range.
Farquharson feints the counter takedown.
Evans 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.

Gwynn Evans dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Evans scores with a jab to the jaw.
Evans throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Farquharson.
Farquharson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Evans missing with a left hand there. Farquharson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Farquharson feints the counter takedown.
Farquharson blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans tries to land a front kick but Farquharson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Farquharson with the counter takedown but Evans avoids it easily.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Farquharson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Farquharson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Evans tries to land a leg kick but Farquharson saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Farquharson.
Farquharson feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Evans misses.
Farquharson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Evans swings for the body but Farquharson moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Farquharson does a little dance to reset his feet.#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.
Evans misses with a wild body shot.
And Farquharson tries to counter it with a takedown but Evans pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Farquharson avoids the head kick by Evans.
Farquharson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Evans swings for the body but Farquharson moves out of range.
Farquharson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Evans throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duncan Farquharson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Farquharson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evans.
Evans connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Farquharson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Evans scores with a body shot.
A low kick from Evans is predictable there #TD2#
and Farquharson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Farquharson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson won't allow Evans to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Farquharson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farquharson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Evans's head.
Evans wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Farquharson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Farquharson chips away with some ground and pound.
Farquharson stays in close to Evans's body and controls the position.
Farquharson trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans is trying to control the position but Farquharson postures up.
Farquharson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Farquharson stops Evans from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gwynn Evans dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Farquharson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Evans throws a leg kick but Farquharson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Farquharson with the counter takedown but Evans avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Evans.
Evans throws a leg kick which misses Farquharson's front leg but catches the back leg as Farquharson tries to avoid it.
Evans fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson avoids the body shot from Evans.
Farquharson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Evans digs a good body shot into Farquharson's ribs.#T1#
Evans tries to clinch but Farquharson is having none of it.
Farquharson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Farquharson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Farquharson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evans.
Farquharson slips a straight right by Evans.
Farquharson feints the counter takedown.
Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evans.
Farquharson feints the counter takedown.
Farquharson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Evans.
Evans scores with a kick to the midsection.
Evans misses with an uppercut. Farquharson saw that one coming.#T2#
Farquharson moves away from the strike by Evans.
Farquharson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Evans throws out the jab.
And Farquharson tries to counter it with a takedown but Evans pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Evans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farquharson can do to turn this around?
A punch combination from Evans misses.
Farquharson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Evans misses with a low kick.
Farquharson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Evans defends it well.
Donk. Evans catches Farquharson right on the button with a cross.
Farquharson ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Farquharson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Evans looks to score with a jab to the body but Farquharson is just out of range.
Farquharson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Evans throws a push kick but Farquharson slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Evans.
Farquharson takes one to the chin there.
Farquharson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Evans looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice shot lands for Evans.
Evans misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Evans missing with a left hand there. Farquharson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Farquharson moves forwards but Evans connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Evans bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Farquharson's head backwards.
Farquharson moves away from the strike by Evans.
Evans fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Farquharson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duncan Farquharson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gwynn Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Evans, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gwynn Evans!
A relieved looking Gwynn Evans 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: BANZAI COMBAT 134
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Gijs shoots in but Zimmerman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gijs goes for a double leg but Zimmerman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zimmerman continues to drive forward.#T1#
Gijs shoots in for a takedown but Zimmerman shows good takedown defense.
Zimmerman is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rowan Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bolle Gijs.
Crunch! Zimmerman slams his shin into Gijs's torso.
Zimmerman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gijs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gijs shoots in for a double leg but Zimmerman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zimmerman throwing a counter right hand but Gijs manages to avoid it.#T2#
Gijs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zimmerman avoids it really well and circles away.
Zimmerman lands a head shot.#T3#
Gijs dives in for a single leg takedown but Zimmerman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gijs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zimmerman defends well and Gijs ends up having to push Zimmerman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zimmerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gijs shoots and misses
and Zimmerman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gijs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimmerman is looking to clinch but Gijs is avoiding it.
Gijs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rowan Zimmerman 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#
Gijs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zimmerman tries to avoid it but Gijs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zimmerman to the ground. Zimmerman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zimmerman scores with a nice right hand.
Zimmerman throws a head kick but Gijs moves out of range.
Gijs with the counter takedown but Zimmerman avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gijs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zimmerman defends it well.
Gijs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zimmerman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolle Gijs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gijs slips under a jab.
Gijs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zimmerman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2##CL#
Zimmerman clinches up with Gijs and pushes him back against the cage.
Zimmerman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gijs blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman presses Gijs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zimmerman lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Gijs holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zimmerman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gijs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zimmerman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zimmerman has a couple of punches blocked by Gijs.
Gijs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zimmerman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rowan Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bolle Gijs.
Gijs wants a takedown.
Gijs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zimmerman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Gijs has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Zimmerman regains guard immediately.
Gijs throws an elbow that misses. Zimmerman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gijs's guard. Nice move by Zimmerman!#REVR##T4#
Gijs wants to sweep here but Zimmerman controlling him for the moment.
Gijs wants to improve his position but instead Zimmerman has moved into half guard.
Gijs 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.
Gijs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gijs.
Gijs wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gijs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gijs wants to sweep but no luck.
Zimmerman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zimmerman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rowan Zimmerman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Gijs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zimmerman circles away.
Zimmerman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gijs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zimmerman cracks Gijs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman scores with a body shot. #T1#
Zimmerman tries a low kick but Gijs avoids it.
Zimmerman scores with the left hand. Gijs knows he should have avoided that one.
Gijs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Zimmerman misses.
Gijs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Zimmerman scores with a sloppy right hand. Gijs should have avoided that one.
Gijs fails with the takedown
and Gijs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zimmerman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gijs blocks a jab.#T3#
Zimmerman slaps away a takedown attempt from Gijs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Zimmerman misses the target.
Rowan Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bolle Gijs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zimmerman. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gijs goes for a double leg but Zimmerman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zimmerman continues to drive forward.
Zimmerman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gijs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been told by Zimmerman's head coaches at Tigrex Combat that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zimmerman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimmerman misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rowan Zimmerman clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Zimmerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gijs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zimmerman as he jumps to the side.
Zimmerman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman throws a body shot but no joy.
Gijs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zimmerman defends it well.#T1#
Gijs slips under a jab.
Zimmerman misses with a looping left.
Gijs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zimmerman throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gijs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zimmerman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gijs's guard. #REVR#
Gijs keeping full guard, as Zimmerman tries to pass.
Gijs is trying to keep Zimmerman in close. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gijs is on top in guard. #REVB#
Gijs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zimmerman wants to stand and escape but Gijs is having none of it.
Gijs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zimmerman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gijs looking to pass the guard.
Gijs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gijs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zimmerman is keeping the position for now.
Gijs wants to control from the top but Zimmerman keeps moving.
Gijs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Zimmerman is trying to keep Gijs in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gijs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gijs throwing strikes but missing.
Zimmerman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gijs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gijs throws a big elbow that misses.
Gijs postures up in Zimmerman's guard and throws a big left but Zimmerman blocks it.
Gijs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gijs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zimmerman.
Rowan Zimmerman is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gijs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zimmerman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gijs can do to turn this around?
Gijs blocks a jab.
Gijs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zimmerman defends it well.
Gijs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimmerman throws a hook but Gijs blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Bolle Gijs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Gijs misses with a takedown attempt
and Zimmerman counters with a low kick, right behind Gijs 's knee.
A slow jab from Zimmerman misses its intended target.
Gijs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zimmerman defends it well.
Gijs fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gijs dives in and grabs Zimmerman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zimmerman pushes down on Gijs's head and hops out.
Zimmerman throws a counter high kick but Gijs was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rowan Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bolle Gijs.
Zimmerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gijs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gijs with a poor takedown
letting Zimmerman counter with a right hand.
Gijs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zimmerman avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Zimmerman leaves Gijs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Gijs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zimmerman but Zimmerman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zimmerman scores with a push kick.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zimmerman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gijs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zimmerman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gijs slips a straight right by Zimmerman.
Gijs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bolle Gijs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gijs misses with a hook. Zimmerman ducked under it nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:43
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:43
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rowan Zimmerman!
Rowan Zimmerman is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Rowan Zimmerman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#1126 Kurt v Fred
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
River throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Farquharson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Farquharson moves out of range of the leg kick from River .
River takes one to the chin there.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River throws a body kick that misses
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Farquharson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Farquharson moves out of range of the body kick.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
and Farquharson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Farquharson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River .
Farquharson lands a nice shot that snaps River 's head back.
Nice shot lands for River .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River throws a leg kick #TD#
and Farquharson counters with a shoot takedown. River fights it but they end up in guard.
River avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
River preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Farquharson advances position into side control!
Farquharson tries to score with some ground and pound. River controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
River is pushing Farquharson's head away, looking to escape. Farquharson manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson trying to control the position but River is working away.
Farquharson is putting a hurting on River here, landing some big shots from side control.
An elbow from Farquharson crashes against the mat.
River wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The strikes coming from Farquharson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Farquharson 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.#T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Farquharson.
Farquharson working the head with strikes.
Farquharson working the ground and pound but River is defending the strikes.
Farquharson misses with the ground and pound.
River wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson lands a few punches from side control.
Farquharson misses with the ground and pound.
Farquharson throws an elbow but River slips to the side and avoids it well.
Farquharson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Farquharson working the ground and pound.
Farquharson trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom. #T3#
Farquharson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Farquharson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by River , who protects the arm well.
Farquharson wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working.
Farquharson working the ground and pound but River is defending the strikes. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Farquharson is trying to ground and pound but River uses the momentary lack of control by Farquharson to regain half guard.
Farquharson stops River from getting back to his feet.
River is refusing to be controlled, as Farquharson sits in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Farquharson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
River swings for the body but Farquharson moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Farquharson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Farquharson.
River missing with a left hand there. Farquharson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Farquharson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming River to the mat! River manages to get full guard.
Farquharson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
River keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Farquharson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Farquharson postures up in River 's guard and throws a big left but River blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
River wants to stand up but Farquharson is controlling him.
River preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Farquharson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Farquharson stops River from standing up.
Farquharson throws a big right hand that misses.
Farquharson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
Farquharson wants to control from the top but River keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Good shot there by River .
River throws the kick towards the body but Farquharson avoids it.
Farquharson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Farquharson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Farquharson misses with a hook.
Farquharson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River .
A quick step to the side and Farquharson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from River . #T2#
River takes a swing at Farquharson's ribcage but misses.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Farquharson to counter with a crisp jab.
Farquharson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River throws a shot from downtown. Farquharson moves away and avoids it.
Farquharson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River misses with a leg kick
and Farquharson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clint River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River throws a body punch but Farquharson moves out of range.
Farquharson lands with a nice body punch.
Farquharson blocks a jab.
River thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Farquharson if he has to take too many more of those.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy body kick from River #TD#
and Farquharson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Farquharson wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.
Farquharson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Farquharson throws a strike but River rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Farquharson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Farquharson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farquharson looking for a sweep. Not yet Farquharson, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Farquharson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Farquharson throwing strikes from guard but River blocks nicely.
Farquharson won't allow River to get back to his feet. #T4#
Farquharson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farquharson advances position into side control!
River takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Farquharson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and River works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
River keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Farquharson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Farquharson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Farquharson.
Jab by Farquharson.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
River throws a leg kick but Farquharson checks it.
River moves out of range as Farquharson strikes.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farquharson.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Farquharson. That did some damage!
Farquharson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Farquharson throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
A big left from River misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Farquharson counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Farquharson misses its intended target.
River throws a leg kick
and Farquharson counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Farquharson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. River manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

River pushes Farquharson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
River moves out of range of the strikes.
Farquharson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Farquharson.
River lands a glancing blow to the side of Farquharson's head.
Farquharson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Farquharson.
River ducks under a wild hook from Farquharson.
A head kick by River misses
and Farquharson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farquharson.
Farquharson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Farquharson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Farquharson counters with a stiff right hand.
Farquharson throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Farquharson dodges the punch combination from River .
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Farquharson misses the target.
Farquharson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clint River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
River feints and then cracks Farquharson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Farquharson down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River throws a low kick but Farquharson avoids it.
Farquharson misses with a looping left.
River wants to clinch#TD#
and Farquharson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Farquharson looking to sit in guard and control but River gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Clint River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Farquharson looking to hit a scissor sweep but River is one step ahead there.
Farquharson is controlling River 's posture.#SUB#
Farquharson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. River defends it easily.
River trying to stand up but can't free himself from Farquharson's guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Farquharson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! River has picked Farquharson up and slammed him! Farquharson can't keep hold of the triangle and River manages to pass to side control!
Farquharson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but River wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Farquharson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
River seems to be working for a kimura but Farquharson defends the submission attempt.
Farquharson tries to roll over but River keeps him under control.
Malcolm Farquharson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Farquharson gets back to full guard.

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 Malcolm Farquharson.
Well Farquharson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Farquharson!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 17
Date: Dec 25, 2024

#R1#
Macho Man falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Muromets counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Muromets throwing strikes but missing.
Macho Man trying to keep a closed guard but Muromets is proving a slippery customer.
Muromets throws a big elbow that misses.
Muromets working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Muromets working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macho Man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Muromets.
Muromets preventing the sweep.
Macho Man preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Muromets trying to control the position from guard on top but Macho Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muromets is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Muromets throws a big elbow that misses.
Muromets looking to pass the guard.
Muromets postures up and lands a big shot to Macho Man's brow.
Muromets throwing strikes from guard but Macho Man blocks nicely.
Muromets trying to control but Macho Man is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muromets working some strikes from top position.
Muromets postures up and lands a big shot to Macho Man's brow.
Muromets stands and throws Macho Man's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Muromets in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Muromets scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Macho Man to see if he's OK.
Macho Man is not content to let Muromets control the position.
Macho Man takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Muromets creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Macho Man definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Muromets working the head and body with strikes.
Muromets scores with punches from side control.
Muromets working the ground and pound.
Muromets scores with a couple of short elbows.
Macho Man takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macho Man is working to avoid the ground and pound but Muromets connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Muromets lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC2#Macho Man is rocked!
Muromets scoring with punches and elbows.
Oh Macho Man is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muromets scoring with punches and elbows.
Macho Man is not content to let Muromets control the position.
Macho Man seems to have got his legs back now.
Muromets is working Macho Man over with some ground and pound from side control.
Muromets is working Macho Man over with some ground and pound from side control.
Muromets lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Macho Man down.
Muromets lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Macho Man down.
Macho Man is not content to let Muromets control the position.
Muromets working the ground and pound.#T4#
Muromets landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Muromets in side control, throwing shots but Macho Man defends.
Macho Man is looking to regain half guard here but Muromets keeps moving and retains side control.
Muromets is working Macho Man over with some ground and pound from side control.
Muromets wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macho Man keeps working.
Muromets lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Muromets is working Macho Man over with some ground and pound from side control.
Muromets has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muromets working the body and head with strikes.
Muromets is working Macho Man over with some ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Muromets's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Muromets working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Muromets dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Macho Man works Muromets's body with a nice hook.
Muromets steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Macho Man.
Macho Man misses with a wild body shot.
Macho Man lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muromets circles away quickly and effectively.
Muromets drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Macho Man defends it well.
Macho Man throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Muromets counters with a single leg into guard. Macho Man didn't expect that.
Muromets wants to control from the top but Macho Man keeps moving.
Muromets is working Macho Man over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muromets postures up in Macho Man's guard and throws a big left but Macho Man blocks it.
Muromets postures up.
Ilya Muromets has got the better of the ground game so far.
Muromets controlling from the top position. #T1#
Muromets trying to control the position from guard on top but Macho Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muromets throws a big right hand that misses.
Muromets landing some decent shots from guard.
Muromets throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Macho Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Muromets scoring with punches to the head and body.
Muromets with a flurry of punches that miss.
Muromets scoring with some ground and pound.
Muromets has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Macho Man keeping moving, preventing Muromets from controlling successfully.
Macho Man is looking to sweep but instead, Muromets has passed into half guard. #T2#
Muromets winds up and cracks Macho Man with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muromets takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Muromets in particular looking to stall.
Muromets is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Macho Man!
Macho Man really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Muromets looking to control but Macho Man is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Muromets lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Macho Man that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Muromets postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Macho Man in real trouble here! The ref calls for Macho Man to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilya Muromets!
A very excited looking Ilya Muromets 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: SYN 1121 O'neil vs. English
Date: Dec 15, 2024

#R1#
Soares misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dienekes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soares preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dienekes looking to pass the guard.
Dienekes trying to control but Soares is working from the bottom.
Dienekes throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dienekes throws an elbow that misses. Soares uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dienekes's guard. Nice move by Soares!#REVR#
Dienekes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dienekes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Soares throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dienekes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dienekes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Dienekes working for a triangle but Soares defends it easily.
Soares trying to control but Dienekes is working from the bottom.
Soares throws a big right hand that misses.
Soares preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dienekes keeps trying to improve his position.
Soares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dienekes keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully.
Soares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dienekes keeping full guard, as Soares tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gilbervan Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Soares!
Dienekes is chipping away with strikes.
Dienekes scoring with punches from side control.
Soares takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dienekes wants to control but Soares is keeping him busy. #T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Dienekes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Soares knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Soares is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Soares takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Soares struggling a bit here.
Dienekes trying to control the position but Soares is working away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Soares wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Soares takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB2#
Dienekes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Soares rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dienekes's guard! Nice work there by Soares!
Dienekes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dienekes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soares manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dienekes wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Dienekes pushes down on Soares's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Doric Dienekes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Soares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soares misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dienekes.
Dienekes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dienekes looking to pass the guard.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Dienekes from controlling successfully.
Soares wants to hit a sweep here but Dienekes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Soares there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes tries to control but Soares wriggling away. #T1#
Dienekes breaks from Soares's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dienekes trying to control but Soares is having none of it.
Dienekes misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dienekes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Soares can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dienekes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Soares hang on?
Dienekes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC2#Soares is rocked!
Soares is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oh Soares is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soares is in a horrible position here. Dienekes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T2#
Soares gets back to half guard.
Soares is not content to let Dienekes control the position.
Soares seems to have got his legs back now.
Dienekes wants to pass the guard but Soares is defending well.
Soares regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dienekes.
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!
Soares wants to get back to his feet but Dienekes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Dienekes from controlling successfully. #T3#
Soares keeping full guard, as Dienekes tries to pass.
Dienekes passes into half guard.
Dienekes is looking to stall here but Soares recovers full guard.
Dienekes lands a couple of digs.
Dienekes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dienekes wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dienekes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dienekes is looking to work some ground and pound but Soares has wrist control.
Soares looking for a sweep. Not yet Soares, not yet.
Dienekes throwing strikes but missing.
Dienekes tries to free his leg and advance position but Soares is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dienekes won't allow Soares to sweep him here.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Dienekes from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Soares throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Doric Dienekes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Dienekes.
Dienekes feints the counter takedown.
Soares throws a nice looking combination but Dienekes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soares swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Soares!
Soares tries to bench press Dienekes off him but Dienekes keeps the position.
Dienekes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dienekes moves into full mount!
Dienekes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Soares can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dienekes lands with some strikes.
Dienekes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soares sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T1#
Dienekes with the ground and pound but Soares uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dienekes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dienekes landing with the ground and pound.
Doric Dienekes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Soares is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dienekes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dienekes stands up over Soares, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dienekes looking to sit in guard and control but Soares gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dienekes keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully. #T2#
Soares won't allow Dienekes to sweep him here.
Soares lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Dienekes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soares defends well.
Dienekes has a closed guard, preventing Soares from standing up.
Soares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Dienekes is trying to control the position but Soares postures up. #SUB2#
Dienekes working for a triangle but Soares defends it easily.
Soares throws a big elbow that misses.
Gilbervan Soares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soares lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Soares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Soares throws an elbow that misses. Dienekes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Soares's guard. Nice move by Dienekes!#REVB##T4#
Dienekes wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Dienekes throwing strikes from guard but Soares blocks nicely.
Dienekes wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Dienekes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soares controls Dienekes momentarily but Dienekes frees himself.
Doric Dienekes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dienekes wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doric Dienekes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dienekes 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doric Dienekes!

Event: SPPS Resurrection 016
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Farquharson lands with a nice body punch.
Farquharson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Constantinou throws a jab when Farquharson was well out of range.
Constantinou throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Farquharson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Farquharson checks the leg kick.
Farquharson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Constantinou tries a low kick but Farquharson avoids it.
Constantinou looks to land a right hand but Farquharson moved out of range.
Constantinou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Farquharsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Farquharson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Constantinou was well out of range. Poor timing from Farquharson.
Constantinou misses with a double jab #TD#
and Farquharson counters with a shoot takedown. Constantinou fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Constantinou keeps moving.
Farquharson throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Farquharson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Constantinou works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farquharson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Constantinou can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Farquharson controls the pace.
Farquharson trying to control but Constantinou is working from the bottom.
Farquharson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Farquharson is looking to work some ground and pound but Constantinou has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Farquharson trying to control but Constantinou is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Constantinou takes a swing at Farquharson's ribcage but misses.
Constantinou connects with an inside leg kick.
Constantinou throws a looping overhand right but Farquharson ducks down to avoid it.
Farquharson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Constantinou counters with a straight right hand.
Farquharson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Constantinou now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Farquharson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Constantinou misses with a body shot.
Constantinou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Farquharson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Constantinou counters with a nice low kick that buckles Farquharson's knee momentarily.#T3#
Constantinou takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Farquharson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Constantinou fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Farquharson checks it well.
Farquharson throws a shot to the body.
Farquharson is looking to wear down Constantinou with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Farquharson just misses with a punch to the body.
Constantinou smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Constantinou displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a lazy right hand but Constantinou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Constantinou swings for the body but Farquharson moves out of range.
Constantinou avoids the body shot from Farquharson.
Lazaros Constantinou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Constantinou takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Constantinou misses with a lunging right hand
letting Farquharson counter with a right hand.
Farquharson scores with a hook.
Farquharson avoids the body shot from Constantinou.
Constantinou shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farquharson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Farquharson shoots in and bounces Constantinou off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Farquharson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Constantinou gets back to half guard.
Farquharson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Constantinou with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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 Malcolm Farquharson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Farquharson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Farquharson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Constantinou.
Lazaros Constantinou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Constantinou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Constantinou misses with a looping left.
Farquharson scores with a jab.
Farquharson lands a jab to Constantinou's midsection.
Constantinou just misses with a punch to the body.
Farquharson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick from Constantinou, right into the meat of the thigh.
Constantinou swings widly with a right hand
and Farquharson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson avoids the body shot from Constantinou.
Farquharson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Constantinou.
Farquharson works the jab nicely.
Farquharson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Constantinou was well out of range. Poor timing from Farquharson.#T1#
Constantinou thows a leg kick but Farquharson checks it
and Constantinou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Farquharson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Constantinou manages to avoid it.
Constantinou throws a leg kick but Farquharson moved away.
Farquharson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Farquharson lands a nice looking body shot.
Constantinou misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Farquharson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Constantinou.
Constantinou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Constantinou ducks under a wild hook from Farquharson.
Farquharson avoids the body shot from Constantinou.
Farquharson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Constantinou.
Constantinou lands a nice looking body shot.
Constantinou takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Constantinou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Farquharson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Farquharson throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farquharson throws a body shot but no joy.
Farquharson slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Constantinou. Farquharson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Constantinou throws a sloppy head kick and Farquharson moves out of range easily.
Farquharson throwing a counter right hand but Constantinou manages to avoid it.
Constantinou throws a lazy uppercut
and Farquharson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Constantinou throws a hook but Farquharson blocks it.
Farquharson tries to counter with a takedown but Constantinou is quick to defend against it.
Constantinou throws the kick towards the body but Farquharson avoids it.
Constantinou throws a leg kick but Farquharson checks it.
Farquharson misses with a lunging right hand
and Constantinou counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
A low kick from Constantinou misses
and Farquharson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Constantinou thinking.
Farquharson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farquharson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Farquharson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farquharson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Constantinou.
Farquharson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Farquharson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Farquharson misses with a looping left.
Constantinou tries a quick counter leg kick but Farquharson is wise to it.
A big right from Constantinou misses.
Constantinou throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Constantinou throws a shot from downtown. Farquharson moves away and avoids it.
Farquharson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Farquharson scores with a hook to the body. Constantinou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A decent looking cross lands there for Constantinou.
Constantinou tried to score with a low kick but Farquharson checks it.
Farquharson swings widly with a right hand
and Constantinou counters with an inside leg kick.
Farquharson ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Farquharson lands.
Constantinou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Farquharson circles away quickly and effectively.
Farquharson misses with a body shot
and Constantinou makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Farquharson really felt that one!
Constantinou misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Farquharson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Constantinou's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Farquharson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Farquharson throwing strikes from guard but Constantinou blocks nicely.
Malcolm Farquharson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Constantinou controls Farquharson momentarily but Farquharson frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lazaros Constantinou will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Farquharson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Constantinou counters with a good low kick that Farquharson was not able to check.
Constantinou takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Constantinou ducks under a wild hook from Farquharson.
The fighters circling - Farquharson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Constantinou throws a leg kick that misses.
Constantinou throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Farquharson slips under a jab from Constantinou.
A solid leg kick lands there for Constantinou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinou throws a looping overhand right but Farquharson ducks down to avoid it.
Farquharson misses with a wild body shot.
Farquharson lands a nice shot to the body.
Farquharson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Constantinou. Constantinou obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Farquharson slips under a jab from Constantinou.
Farquharson feinted with a counter takedown.
Farquharson ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.
Farquharson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Farquharson.
Farquharson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lazaros Constantinou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Constantinou takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Farquharson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Constantinou moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Constantinou 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Constantinou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Constantinou goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Constantinou fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Farquharson.
Constantinou swings for the body but Farquharson moves out of range.
Farquharson feinted with a counter takedown.
Constantinou will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Constantinou doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Constantinou avoids the body shot from Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a poor cross that misses
and Constantinou counters with a straight right hand.
Constantinou throws a leg kick that misses.
Constantinou scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Farquharson doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farquharson defending well as Constantinou loads up on a big left hand.
Farquharson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Constantinou manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Farquharson misses its intended target.
Constantinou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Farquharson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Constantinou was well out of range. Poor timing from Farquharson.
A bone on bone clash there as Farquharson blocks the leg kick.
Farquharson lands a nice hook to Constantinou's body. Constantinou takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Constantinou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Farquharson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Farquharson just misses with a punch to the body.
Farquharson just misses with a punch to the body.
Constantinou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farquharson. #TD#
Farquharson gets the takedown into side control.
Farquharson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Farquharson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Constantinou regains half guard there - taking advantage of Farquharson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Farquharson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Constantinou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Farquharson 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.#T4#
Farquharson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Farquharson is keen to just control but Constantinou is a slippery customer.
Farquharson throwing shots but Constantinou is blocking nicely.
Constantinou has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tokyo All-Stars. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Constantinou keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Farquharson prevents Constantinou from standing back up.
Farquharson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Farquharson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Farquharson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Constantinou knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Farquharson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Malcolm Farquharson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Constantinou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Farquharson tries to counter with a takedown but Constantinou is quick to defend against it.
Constantinou throws the left hand but Farquharson avoids the punch easily.
Constantinou misses with a low kick.
Farquharson slips under a jab.
Constantinou thumps Farquharson with a low kick.
Farquharson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Constantinou counters with a nice body shot.
Constantinou throws the left hand but Farquharson avoids the punch easily.
Farquharson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinou pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Farquharson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Farquharson connects with the punch.
Farquharson tests Constantinou's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Constantinou throws a push kick but Farquharson slaps the foot to one side.
Farquharson slips a straight right by Constantinou.
Farquharson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Constantinou has time to react.
Farquharson digs a good hook to Constantinou's body.
Constantinou throws a jab but it's blocked by Farquharson.
Farquharson shoots for a double leg takedown but Constantinou sprawls well. He's pushed Farquharson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Constantinou blocks a jab.
Farquharson throws a hook but Constantinou blocks it.
A nice side step and Constantinou releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Farquharson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Constantinou tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Farquharson is in Constantinou's guard.

Constantinou is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Farquharson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farquharson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Farquharson blocks an uppercut.
Farquharson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Constantinou tries a body shot but Farquharson blocks it.
Constantinou has a couple of punches blocked by Farquharson.
Constantinou using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Farquharson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Farquharson.
Farquharson blocks a body shot from Constantinou.
Farquharson taking a breather.
Constantinou lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Farquharson is trying to maintain a safe position but Constantinou gets an underhook and turns Farquharson into the cage.
Constantinou doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Farquharson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Farquharson moves away from the strike by Constantinou.
Constantinou throws a body shot but no joy.
Farquharson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Constantinou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Farquharson. Constantinou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Constantinou lands with a thumping leg kick.
Constantinou misses with a body punch
and Farquharson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Constantinou misses.
Farquharson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Constantinou sprawls and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Constantinou. #TD#
Farquharson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Farquharson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farquharson throws an elbow that misses. Constantinou uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Farquharson's guard. Nice move by Constantinou!#REVB#
Farquharson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Constantinou wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving. #T4#
Constantinou postures up.
Constantinou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farquharson is keeping the position for now.
Farquharson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Farquharson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Constantinou passes into half guard.
Farquharson tries to get to full guard but Constantinou has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lazaros Constantinou dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Farquharson works Constantinou's body with a nice hook.
Farquharson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Constantinou.
Farquharson feinted with a counter takedown.
Constantinou lands with an overhand left.
Constantinou punishes Farquharson's body with a nice straight punch.
Farquharson misses with a wild body shot.
Constantinou tries a quick counter leg kick but Farquharson is wise to it.
A swing and a miss from Constantinou.
Constantinou throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Farquharson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinou looks to score with a jab to the body but Farquharson is just out of range.
Constantinou looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Farquharson misses. #T1#
Constantinou looks to score with a jab to the body but Farquharson is just out of range.
Constantinou smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Farquharson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Constantinou manages to avoid it.
Farquharson ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.
Nice shot by Constantinou.
Constantinou gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Farquharson.
Constantinou misses with a body shot
and Farquharson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Farquharson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Constantinou swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Constantinou thumps Farquharson with a low kick.
Constantinou ducks under a wild hook from Farquharson.
A low kick from Constantinou misses
and Farquharson counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Constantinou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Farquharson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Constantinou scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Farquharson digs a good hook to Constantinou's body.
Constantinou misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Farquharson misses its target.
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!
Farquharson lands with a shot to the body.
Constantinou takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Constantinou throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Farquharson to counter with a crisp jab.
Constantinou slaps away a takedown attempt from Farquharson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Constantinou avoids the body shot from Farquharson.
Farquharson defending well as Constantinou loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Constantinou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farquharson was well out of range. Poor timing from Constantinou.#TD#
Farquharson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Constantinou!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Constantinou avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Farquharson.
Constantinou regains half guard.
Farquharson with the ground and pound but Constantinou uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
Farquharson postures up in Constantinou's guard and throws a big left but Constantinou blocks it.
Farquharson throws a strike but Constantinou rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Constantinou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Farquharson keeping moving, preventing Constantinou from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Constantinou decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Constantinou throws an off balance right hand
letting Farquharson counter with a right hand.
Constantinou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farquharson.
Constantinou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Constantinou throws a low kick but Farquharson moves out of range easily.
Farquharson jabs Constantinou right on the nose. Constantinou blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Constantinou fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Farquharson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lazaros Constantinou.
I think Constantinou 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 49:47
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Malcolm Farquharson!
Malcolm Farquharson retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: CFC CG 712
Date: Dec 14, 2024

183 cm
35 yrs
185 lbs

190 cm
38 yrs
202 lbs

Phillips

Dracul

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 13 losses; Jack Phillips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Radu Dracul!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dracul drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Phillips (0) vs (2) Dracul
Phillips keeping full guard, as Dracul tries to pass.
Dracul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dracul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phillips is keeping the position for now.
Phillips is pulling down on Dracul's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracul tries to free his leg and advance position but Phillips is retaining full guard. #T1#
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dracul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dracul postures up.
Phillips looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dracul is one step ahead there. #T2#
Phillips has his hands on Dracul's head, controlling the position.
Dracul wants to pass the guard but Phillips is keeping the position.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Phillips controls Dracul momentarily but Dracul frees himself.
Dracul is fighting to break Phillips's control of his arms but Phillips is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dracul is fighting to break Phillips's control of his arms but Phillips is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Dracul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dracul forces his way into half guard.
Dracul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Phillips is doing well to control the position and prevent Dracul from advancing to side control.#T5#
Dracul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Phillips knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Phillips is not content to let Dracul control the position.#SUB2#
Dracul is trying to work for a kimura but Phillips is defending well.
Phillips moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6##SUB#
Phillips is looking for a triangle here but Dracul uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Phillips (0) vs (5) Dracul#SUB2#
Dracul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dracul trying to control the action but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Phillips tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Phillips seems a little lost for a moment, as Dracul dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Dracul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phillips, who protects the arm well.
Dracul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phillips keeps working.
Dracul tries to advance to mount but Phillips denies him.
Phillips can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Phillips is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dracul off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Phillips (4) vs (5) Dracul
Dracul trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dracul is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Phillips.
I really don't envy Dracul right now.
Phillips controlling the position well here. Dracul rolled but Phillips kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dracul rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T9#
Dracul tries to roll over but Phillips keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Dracul looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Phillips pushes past his half guard into mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Phillips (7) vs (5) Dracul
Dracul is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dracul keeps trying to improve his position.#T10#
Phillips takes Dracul's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Phillips (10) vs (5) Dracul
I really don't envy Dracul right now.
Phillips trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dracul doesn't escape.
Dracul trying to control but not successfully.
Dracul is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Phillips.
Dracul trying to control the hands but Phillips breaks the grip.
Phillips controls the position.#T11#
Dracul tries to break free.
Dracul is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Phillips. #T12#
Dracul trying to control the hands but Phillips won't let him.
Phillips is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dracul is in bad spot here. #T13#
Dracul trying to control the position but Phillips manages to sink in the hooks.
Phillips trying to control momentarily.
Dracul is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dracul has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dracul just trying to survive but Phillips is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T14#
Dracul is really stuck here.
Dracul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dracul looks winded!
Phillips has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Dracul right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phillips takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
A victorious Jack Phillips thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1118 Rose vs. Rozhkov II
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gordon misses with a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gordon, as that shot connected.
Gordon throws a body shot but no joy.
Gordon throws a jab but it's blocked by Farquharson.
Farquharson with the counter takedown but Gordon avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon misses the jab.#T1#
Gordon misses with a wild body shot.
Farquharson avoids the body shot from Gordon.
Farquharson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gordon misses the shot to the body.
Farquharson staying out of range there.
Farquharson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Farquharson moves out of range as Gordon strikes.
Farquharson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gordon defends it well.
Gordon is looking to chop away at Farquharson's legs.
Gordon throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Farquharson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Farquharson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Farquharson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Farquharson throwing strikes from guard but Gordon blocks nicely.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Farquharson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gordon dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Farquharson is trying to keep Gordon in close.
Farquharson is pulling down on Gordon's head. It's preventing any offense from Gordon, at least for the moment.
Gordon stopping the sweep attempt from Farquharson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Farquharson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gordon is aware though and is defending well.
Farquharson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Farquharson 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.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Gordon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gordon throws a jab but it's blocked by Farquharson.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
Farquharson feints the counter takedown.
Gordon lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Gordon misses.
Farquharson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gordon.
Farquharson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Gordon throws a body kick that misses.
Gordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farquharson moves out of range as Gordon throws a body kick.
Farquharson with the counter takedown but Gordon avoids it easily.
Gordon throws a shot to the body. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Farquharson slips under a jab.
Farquharson feints the counter takedown.
A nice leg kick from Gordon, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gordon misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Farquharson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gordon's guard.
Farquharson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farquharson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Farquharson stopping the sweep attempt from Gordon.
Farquharson is stalling in the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gordon's corner calls for a 1-2. Gordon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon misses with a body shot.
And Farquharson tries to counter it with a takedown but Gordon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gordon throws a body punch but Farquharson moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Gordon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gordon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gordon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Farquharson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duncan Farquharson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gordon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farquharson.
And Farquharson tries to counter it with a takedown but Gordon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Farquharson feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gordon with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Gordon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gordon gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Farquharson counters with a takedown into side control.
Farquharson in side control, throwing shots but Gordon defends.
Gordon struggling a bit here.
Farquharson controls the position.
Gordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farquharson can do to turn this around?
Farquharson tries to score with some ground and pound. Gordon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
The referee asks Farquharson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Farquharson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gordon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gordon regains half guard, as Farquharson was trying to land strikes.
Farquharson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Farquharson is trying to control. Gordon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Farquharson in particular looking to stall.
Farquharson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Farquharson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gordon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Farquharson throwing shots but Gordon is blocking nicely.
Farquharson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gordon tries to get to full guard but Farquharson has control of the leg.
Gordon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Farquharson is trying to control. Gordon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gordon lands a head shot.
Gordon throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Farquharson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Farquharson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Duncan Farquharson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farquharson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gordon has wrist control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamar Gordon!
Lamar Gordon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC CG 710
Date: Dec 07, 2024

190 cm
38 yrs
202 lbs

178 cm
33 yrs
170 lbs

Dracul

Nakamura

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Radu Dracul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Hideki Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nakamura rushes Dracul and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nakamura prevents the takedown attempt.
Dracul tries for a takedown but Nakamura manages to get underhooks.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Dracul manages to get underhooks.
Nakamura gets underhooks to prevent Dracul's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radu Dracul. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Nakamura wants the takedown. Dracul is fighting it off but Nakamura persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dracul's guard against the cage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dracul (0) vs (2) Nakamura#SUB#
Dracul is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dracul wants to hit a sweep here but Nakamura passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dracul there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dracul (0) vs (5) Nakamura
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul is working to get back to half guard. #T1#
Nakamura controlling the pace for now.
Dracul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dracul wants to hold on but Nakamura pushes him away.
Dracul can't escape the position.
Dracul is working hard here to advance position.
Dracul is trying to reverse the position but instead Nakamura has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Dracul (0) vs (8) Nakamura#T2#
Dracul trying to control the action but Nakamura just sinks the hooks in.
Dracul can't escape the position.
Nakamura biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dracul trying to control the position but Nakamura manages to sink in the hooks.
Nakamura controls the position.#T3#
Dracul rolls, trying to escape but Nakamura keeps control of the position.
Dracul trying to control but not successfully.
Nakamura really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dracul.
Dracul tries to roll but Nakamura sticks to his back. #T4#
Dracul trying to control the hands but Nakamura breaks the grip.
Dracul tries to roll but Nakamura sticks to his back.
Nakamura has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dracul's body.
Nakamura is hanging on to Dracul's back as he tries to escape.
Dracul is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T5#
Good control from Nakamura.
Dracul tries to escape but Nakamura has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nakamura not allowing Dracul to control his hands.
Nakamura biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nakamura is continuing to stall.
Dracul wants to escape the position. #T6#
Dracul is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nakamura.
Let's hope that Nakamura has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Nakamura struggling to keep hold of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dracul is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Dracul wants to escape the position. #T8#
Nakamura is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dracul tries to roll but Nakamura sticks to his back.
Nakamura biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dracul rolls, trying to escape but Nakamura keeps control of the position. #T9#
Nakamura controls the position.
Dracul rolls, trying to escape but Nakamura keeps control of the position.
Dracul trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nakamura biding his time, controlling Dracul.
Dracul tries to roll but Nakamura sticks to his back.
Dracul rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nakamura passes into side control, despite Dracul's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dracul (0) vs (11) Nakamura#T10#
Nakamura just content to control the position.
Dracul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nakamura controlling the position from side mount.
Dracul is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Nakamura trying to control the position but Dracul is working away.
Dracul sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dracul trying to get back to full guard but Nakamura takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dracul (0) vs (14) Nakamura#T12#
Nakamura looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dracul is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nakamura controlling from mount.
Dracul is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dracul regains half guard.#T13#
Nakamura sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dracul gets back to full guard.
Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Dracul is retaining full guard.
Dracul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dracul holds on and takes a little breather. #T14#
Dracul is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Dracul working for a triangle but Nakamura defends it easily.
Nakamura is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dracul controls Nakamura momentarily but Nakamura frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nakamura wins on points by 14 to 0.
Hideki Nakamura made sure to mention his sponsor, Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview.

Event: CFC MM Birthday Bash
Date: Nov 30, 2024

190 cm
38 yrs
202 lbs

177 cm
43 yrs
165 lbs

Dracul

Halli

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Radu Dracul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 34 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Halli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Halli goes for a takedown attempt but Dracul pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dracul throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Halli's waist but Halli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dracul off to one side.
Halli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dracul defends it well.#TD2#
Halli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dracul looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dracul (0) vs (4) Halli
Halli controls the position from side control.
Dracul is looking for a sweep.
Dracul is working hard here to advance position.
Halli just content to control the position.
Dracul is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli taking a breather here. #T1#
Dracul tries to buck Halli off but Halli is having none of it.
Halli is looking to take a break and control but Dracul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Dracul can't do much from the bottom here.
Dracul is trying to get back to half guard.
Dracul wants to control but Halli postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracul is trying to get back to half guard.
Dracul can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Halli is staying tight to Dracul's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Let's hope that Halli has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dracul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dracul wants to control but Halli postures up.
Dracul stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Dracul can't do much from the bottom here.
Dracul is looking for a sweep.
Halli slows the pace down.
Dracul is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Halli controls the position.
It looks like Halli might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
You can see the frustration on Dracul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dracul is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Halli working away.
Dracul is trying to get back to half guard.
Halli takes a little break here. Dracul wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dracul manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halli's best efforts.
Dracul is looking to improve his position. #T7#
Dracul trying to control but Halli postures up.
Dracul is trying to get back to full guard.
Dracul wants to control but Halli is keeping busy.
Dracul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halli is thwarting Dracul's attempts to control the position.#T8#
Halli not doing much here.
Dracul wants to control but Halli passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dracul (0) vs (7) Halli
Dracul tries to improve position but can't.
Dracul seems a little lost for a moment, as Halli dominates the positioning.#T9#
Dracul is looking for a sweep.
Halli is looking to take a break and control but Dracul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Dracul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dracul is looking to regain half guard here but Halli keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Dracul wants to control but Halli postures up.
You can see the frustration on Dracul's face as Halli controls the position.
Dracul is looking for a sweep.
Dracul gets back to half guard.
Dracul is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dracul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dracul.
Halli looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Dracul is retaining full guard.
Dracul working a defensive guard but Halli passes into half guard.
Dracul wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well. #SUB#
Dracul actively working from the bottom here.
Dracul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dracul is breathing heavily.
Halli is looking to advance position but Dracul won't allow it. #T12#
Dracul has his hands clasped together around Halli's back. He's all about the action.
Halli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dracul wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halli prevents Dracul from improving his position.
Halli is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T13#
Dracul trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
Dracul is controlling Halli's trapped leg to prevent Halli from advancing to side control.
Halli prevents Dracul from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Halli prevents Dracul from improving his position.
Dracul trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up. #T14#
Well, if Halli 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.
Dracul trying to control from the bottom.
Dracul is trying to get back to full guard.
Dracul regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dracul wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dracul is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dracul (2) vs (7) Halli
Dracul tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 7 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Reijo Halli started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 013
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Bohn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bohn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farquharson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Farquharson moves away from the strike by Bohn.
Farquharson fails with a takedown attempt.
Bohn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Farquharson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Bohn.
Farquharson with the counter takedown but Bohn avoids it easily.
Bohn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farquharson.
Bohn half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Bohn with a jab.
Bohn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Farquharson moves out of range of the strikes.
Farquharson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Farquharson throws a jab when Bohn was well out of range.
Farquharson swings for the body but Bohn moves out of range.
Farquharson misses with a wild body shot.
Bohn ducks under a wild hook from Farquharson.
Bohn avoids the body shot from Farquharson. #T2#
Bohn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Farquharson fails with a takedown attempt.
Bohn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Farquharson swings for the body but Bohn moves out of range.
Bohn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bohn misses with a hook to the body
and Farquharson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Farquharson's corner calls for a 1-2. Farquharson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bohn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by Bohn's head coaches at Ground Zero Workout Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bohn misses with a straight left. #T3#
Farquharson jabs Bohn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bohn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farquharson throws out the jab.
Bohn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Bohn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Farquharson, pushing him back against the cage.
Bohn can't find room to land a body shot as Farquharson controls the action.
Bohn swings wildly with an uppercut but Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bohn just leaning against Farquharson, taking a breather.
Bohn pushes off an throws an elbow but Farquharson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Farquharson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bohn has Farquharson pressed against the cage. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Bohn as the two fighters clinch.
The referee calls for Bohn to work. #TD2#
Farquharson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bohn regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bohn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farquharson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Farquharson trying to control but Bohn is working from the bottom.
Bohn wants to stand and escape but Farquharson is having none of it.
Bohn keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Farquharson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Farquharson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Farquharson.
Farquharson scores with a decent looking hook.
Farquharson misses with a hook to the body
and Bohn counters with a leg kick.
Malcolm Farquharson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bohn tries to clinch up but Farquharson circles away and keeps his distance.
Farquharson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bohn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bohn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Farquharson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Farquharson blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farquharson! But no joy.#T1#
Bohn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farquharson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bohn.
Farquharson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Farquharson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bohn walks into a straight right hand from Farquharson.
Bohn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Bohn.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bohn.
Farquharson feints the counter takedown.
Farquharson digs a good body shot into Bohn's ribs.
Farquharson misses with a body shot. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Bohn.
Fabian Bohn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farquharson throws a shot from downtown. Bohn moves away and avoids it.
As Farquharson tries to get set, Bohn tries to push him back and clinch up but Farquharson manages to avoid the attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Farquharson is defended easily by Bohn.
A quick step to the side and Bohn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Farquharson. Beautiful body shot.
Farquharson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bohn is fending him off so far but Farquharson persists. Nope, Bohn circles away and we're back to standing.
Bohn tried to counter with a leg kick but Farquharson avoided it.#T3#
Farquharson shoots in for a double leg but Bohn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fabian Bohn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm Farquharson.
Bohn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bohn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Farquharson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bohn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Farquharson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farquharson cracks Bohn with a good jab.
Farquharson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Farquharson thuds a left hand into Bohn's body.
Bohn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Farquharson.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Bohn.
Farquharson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farquharson. Bohn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bohn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bohn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farquharson.
Bohn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Farquharson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bohn as he avoids it easily.
Farquharson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bohn.
Bohn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Farquharson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bohn as he avoids it easily.
Farquharson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farquharson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farquharson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Malcolm Farquharson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bohn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Malcolm Farquharson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##TD2#
Farquharson looking to score a takedown here. Bohn is defending well but Farquharson drives through and ends up in Bohn's guard.
Bohn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bohn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bohn keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Farquharson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Farquharson's guard. #REVR#
Bohn trying to control but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Farquharson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Bohn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bohn wants to get up but he can't break Farquharson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Farquharson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bohn uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Farquharson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Farquharson is looking to regain half guard here but Bohn keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bohn controlling the position.
Farquharson tries to buck Bohn off but Bohn is having none of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SU#
Bohn stands up and beckons Farquharson to his feet. #T3#
Farquharson works Bohn's body with a nice hook.
Farquharson lands with a nice body punch.
Farquharson shoots in for a takedown but Bohn shows good takedown defense.
Farquharson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bohn lands a glancing blow to the side of Farquharson's head.
Farquharson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Farquharson scores with a punch to the head.
Bohn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farquharson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bohn.#T4#
Farquharson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bohn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Farquharson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bohn tried to counter with a leg kick but Farquharson avoided it.
Farquharson lands with a hook. Bohn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Farquharson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farquharson misses with a shot to the body
and Bohn counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bohn misses with a looping right.
Farquharson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bohn slips under a jab.
Bohn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Malcolm Farquharson just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Bohn cracks a nice hook into Farquharson's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Bohn.
Bohn is looking to counter the offense by Farquharson and move into the clinch.
Farquharson just misses with a punch to the body.
Farquharson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bohn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Farquharson.
Bohn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farquharson.
Farquharson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bohn rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohn throws a jab but it's blocked by Farquharson.
Farquharson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bohn with a body shot.
Farquharson shoots in but Bohn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bohn is looking to counter the offense by Farquharson and move into the clinch.#T1#
Bohn is looking to slow Farquharson down with leg kicks.
Bohn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farquharson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bohn.
Bohn throws a looping overhand right but Farquharson ducks down to avoid it.
Farquharson keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Farquharson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bohn throws out a loose jab but Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farquharson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bohn wants to clinch up but Farquharson keeps it at a distance.
Farquharson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Bohn throws a leg kick
and Farquharson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Farquharson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bohn tries to counter by clinching up but Farquharson breaks away and moves out of range.
Farquharson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bohn throws a leg kick
and Farquharson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Farquharson misses the body punch #CL#
and Bohn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bohn.
Bohn throws an elbow that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bohn.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bohn.
Bohn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3##BC2#
Farquharson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Farquharson misses with a wild body shot.
Bohn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bohn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Farquharson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bohn thinking.
Farquharson misses the shot to the body.
Farquharson defending well as Bohn loads up on a big left hand.
Bohn swings widly with a right hand
and Farquharson counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Bohn - just one landing.
Farquharson sizes up Bohn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bohn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Farquharson there.
Bohn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farquharson lands with a shot to the body.
Farquharson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bohn throws a leg kick
and Farquharson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An inside leg kick lands from Bohn.
Farquharson misses with a left hand
and Bohn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Fabian Bohn will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Farquharson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fabian Bohn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farquharson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farquharson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bohn doesn't seem bothered though.
Bohn lands with an uppercut that bounces Farquharson off the cage and back into range.
Bohn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Farquharson feints the counter takedown.
Farquharson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bohn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bohn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bohn needs to keep his hands up - Farquharson had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Farquharson throws a body punch but Bohn moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Bohn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Farquharson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Farquharson lands a jab to Bohn's midsection.
Farquharson lands with a good body shot.
Bohn is looking to land body kicks.
Farquharson throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Bohn to counter with a crisp jab.
Farquharson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bohn.
Farquharson misses with a looping left.#T2#
Farquharson swings for the body but Bohn moves out of range.
Bohn throws a leg kick
and Farquharson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Bohn.
Bohn misses with a body shot.
Bohn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bohn catches Farquharson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bohn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bohn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farquharson.
Bohn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Farquharson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bohn throws an off balance right hand
and Farquharson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farquharson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bohn finds it's way round the side to connect with Farquharson's head.
Farquharson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bohn was well out of range. Poor timing from Farquharson.
A counter left hand to the body from Bohn misses its target.
Bohn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Farquharson misses with a body shot.
Bohn tests Farquharson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
A lazy body kick from Bohn
and Farquharson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bohn slips under a jab.
Farquharson misses with a body shot.
Farquharson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farquharson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Farquharson connects with a nice looking jab.
Bohn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farquharson.
Bohn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Malcolm Farquharson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Farquharson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Farquharson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Farquharson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 47:49
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Farquharson!
Malcolm Farquharson is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: CFC CG NY 57
Date: Nov 23, 2024

179 cm
30 yrs
182 lbs

190 cm
37 yrs
202 lbs

Quark

Dracul

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Barkeep Quark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Radu Dracul!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Quark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quark wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Quark drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Quark (4) vs (0) Dracul
You can see the frustration on Dracul's face as Quark controls the position.
Dracul tries to buck Quark off but Quark is having none of it.
Quark 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.
Dracul is still trying to improve position.
Quark is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dracul is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul wants to control but Quark postures up.
Quark taking a breather here.
Dracul is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Dracul is not content to let Quark control the position.
Dracul is trying to get back to half guard.
Dracul looking for a sweep but Quark has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Quark (6) vs (0) Dracul
Dracul is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Quark avoids the attempt from Dracul to control.#T2#
Quark sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Quark working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Dracul turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Quark off and cradles Dracul's limp body as Quark celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Barkeep Quark!
Barkeep Quark thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 125
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Panda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Panda is looking to clinch.
Muromets appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Muromets swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda.
Muromets attempts a counter takedown but Panda avoids it well and moves away.
Panda misses with a left hand #TD#
and Muromets counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Panda is looking to get back to full guard here but Muromets has managed to pass to side control instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muromets throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Panda can do anything to dispel that myth.
Muromets working the ground and pound.
Muromets 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.
Muromets cracks Panda with a big elbow. #T1#
Muromets looks up at the clock and then as Panda takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Muromets smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Panda takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Muromets works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Panda is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muromets lands a nice forearm strike.
Muromets cracks Panda with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Muromets creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Muromets scores with punches from side control.
Muromets in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC#Panda is rocked!
Muromets working the ground and pound.
Panda is still in real trouble! Can Muromets finish him?
Muromets lands a strong strike to the head of Panda. That's dazed him! Muromets looking to finish here. Panda is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Muromets lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilya Muromets!
An out of breath Ilya Muromets thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC MM CG 3
Date: Nov 16, 2024

181 cm
25 yrs
185 lbs

190 cm
37 yrs
202 lbs

Sixty Five

Dracul

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 10 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Radu Dracul!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sixty Five has closed the distance and engaged Dracul in a clinch. #TD#
Sixty Five jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixty Five pulls Dracul in close to prevent any damage.
Dracul preventing the sweep.
Dracul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sixty Five swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixty Five bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dracul's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (0) Dracul
Dracul keeping moving, preventing Sixty Five from controlling successfully. #T1#
Sixty Five is really struggling to control Dracul but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've been hearing that Sixty Five has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dracul trying to control the position.
Sixty Five controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Dracul keeping moving, preventing Sixty Five from controlling successfully.
Sixty Five won't allow Dracul to sweep him here.
Dracul trying to keep a closed guard but Sixty Five is proving a slippery customer.
Dracul is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Sixty Five stays in close to Dracul's body and controls the position.
Dracul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sixty Five is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sixty Five passes Dracul's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Sixty Five stalling.
Dracul desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T5#
Sixty Five is thwarting Dracul's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Sixty Five seems content to control.
Sixty Five works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (5) vs (0) Dracul
Dracul is looking to improve his position but Sixty Five isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Sixty Five looking to control but Dracul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracul tries to hold on but Sixty Five postures up.
Sixty Five controlling his opponent.
Dracul can't escape the position.
Sixty Five pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T7#
Dracul tries to hold on but Sixty Five postures up.
Sixty Five content just to control the position here.
Sixty Five has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dracul is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dracul slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sixty Five is thwarting Dracul's attempts to control the position.#T8#
Sixty Five prevents Dracul from improving his position.
Dracul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sixty Five keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T9#
Sixty Five tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dracul knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dracul regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sixty Five passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (8) vs (0) Dracul
Dracul gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T10#
Dracul is looking to improve his position.
Sixty Five is controlling the pace.
Sixty Five is thwarting Dracul's attempts to control the position.
Sixty Five seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Sixty Five trying to mount his opponent but Dracul defends it.
Dracul tries to get to full guard but Sixty Five has control of the leg. #T12#
Sixty Five works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (11) vs (0) Dracul
Dracul wants to hold on but Sixty Five pushes him away.
Dracul is working to get back to half guard.
Dracul wants to control but Sixty Five is having none of it.#T13#
Dracul has given up his back. Will we see Sixty Five going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Sixty Five (14) vs (0) Dracul
Sixty Five avoiding Dracul 's attempts to control his hands.
Sixty Five controls the action.
Dracul trying to control the position but Sixty Five manages to sink in the hooks.
Dracul is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sixty Five. #T14#
Dracul rolls, trying to escape but Sixty Five keeps control of the position.
Dracul's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Sixty Five's hands.
What can Dracul do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dracul looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sixty Five takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
An out of breath Android Sixty Five thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 122
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Jokinen misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Gijs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jokinen's guard.
Gijs trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Gijs throws an elbow that misses. Jokinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gijs's guard. Nice move by Jokinen!#REVR#
Gijs wants to sweep here but Jokinen controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen looking to pass the guard.
Gijs looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Gijs is still trying to improve position.
Gijs pulls Jokinen in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gijs is on top in guard. #REVB#
Gijs wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
Gijs throws a big right hand that misses.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jokinen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gijs on the ground.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gijs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gijs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gijs trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen 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.
Gijs wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gijs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gijs is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokinen has wrist control.#T3#
Gijs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Gijs tries to pass.
Gijs with a nice head shot there.
Gijs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gijs chips away with some ground and pound.
Gijs cracks Jokinen with a solid left hand.
Gijs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gijs passes Jokinen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gijs is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jokinen! #T4#
Gijs throws a strike there. Jokinen manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Gijs misses with a head shot. Jokinen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gijs connects with a couple of short punches.
Gijs wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gijs postures up and lands a big shot to Jokinen's brow.
Gijs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bolle Gijs dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jokinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jokinen throws the left hand but Gijs avoids the punch easily.
Gijs walks into a jab.
Gijs moves away from the strike by Jokinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gijs slips a jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Gijs ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a looping right.
Gijs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gijs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Gijs slips the punch.
Jokinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gijs.
And Gijs tries to counter it with a takedown but Jokinen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Gijs slips the punch.
Gijs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Gijs feints the counter takedown.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target.
Jokinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gijs.
Gijs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jokinen missing with a left hand there. Gijs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jokinen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jokinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Gijs.
Gijs with the counter takedown but Jokinen avoids it easily.#T3#
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Gijs's shoulder, as Gijs tries to avoid the shot.
Gijs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jokinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Gijs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gijs connects with a couple of short punches.
Bolle Gijs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gijs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now.
Gijs lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Gijs throws a big right hand that misses.
Gijs throws a big right hand that misses.
Gijs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jokinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gijs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jokinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gijs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gijs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gijs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Gijs from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokinen controlling Gijs's posture.
Gijs looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jouni Jokinen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Gijs ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Gijs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gijs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen throws a jab when Gijs was well out of range.
Gijs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Gijs counters with a single leg into guard. Jokinen didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gijs distracts Jokinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gijs postures up in Jokinen's guard and throws a big left but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gijs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Gijs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Gijs tries to pass.
Gijs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jokinen's head.
Gijs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jokinen's head.
Gijs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gijs throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gijs passes into half guard.
Gijs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gijs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gijs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working.
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. Gijs connects with a nice short shot to Jokinen's temple. #T2#
Jokinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gijs.
Gijs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gijs lands strikes from half guard.
Gijs working over Jokinen with some ground and pound. Jokinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT2#It looks like Jouni Jokinen has been cut.
Gijs is pressing down on Jokinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jokinen is holding on for now.
Jokinen is refusing to be controlled, as Gijs sits in half guard.
Gijs working the head and body with strikes.
Gijs missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Jokinen is not content to let Gijs control the position.
Ground and pound from Gijs.
Jokinen is refusing to be controlled, as Gijs sits in half guard.
Gijs working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Gijs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jokinen defends it well.
Gijs wants to free his trapped foot but Jokinen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jokinen has his hands clasped together around Gijs's back. He's all about the action.
Gijs is taking a breather. Jokinen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
Gijs 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.
Gijs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jokinen defending well though.
Gijs is thwarting Jokinen's attempts to control the position.
Gijs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gijs trying to control from half guard but Jokinen is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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. Gijs connects with a nice short shot to Jokinen's temple. #SUB2#
Gijs seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bolle Gijs really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jouni Jokinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jokinen throws a hook but Gijs avoids it easily.
Gijs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gijs moves away from the strike by Jokinen.
Gijs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jokinen defends it well.
Gijs moves out of range as Jokinen strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen misses with a hook #TD2#
so Gijs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Gijs passes into half guard.
Gijs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jokinen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Gijs.
Jokinen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gijs is looking to stall here but Jokinen recovers full guard.
Gijs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gijs with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Gijs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gijs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gijs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gijs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gijs wants to pass to mount but Jokinen is defending the position.
Jokinen is refusing to be controlled, as Gijs sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Gijs there.
Gijs is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gijs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Gijs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jokinen tries to roll over but Gijs keeps him under control.
Gijs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gijs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gijs prevents Jokinen from improving his position.
Gijs working over Jokinen with some ground and pound. Jokinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gijs is trying to control the action in half guard but Jokinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Gijs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jokinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gijs.
Gijs has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Gijs cracks Jokinen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #CUT2#Jouni Jokinen's cut is getting worse.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gijs cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #CUT2#Jouni Jokinen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bolle Gijs! Bolle Gijs retains his heavyweight title!
Bolle Gijs took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Papier hier'.

Event: CCC 88
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1##CL#
Reyes takes the fight into the clinch.
LeMahieu struggles to land a body shot inside as Reyes controls his hands.
Reyes prevents a body shot from LeMahieu.
Reyes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
LeMahieu scores with a shot to the side of Reyes's head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Reyes misses with a knee to the head.
Reyes lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Antoine LeMahieu has been cut.
LeMahieu blocks the elbow strike.
LeMahieu misses with a body punch.
Reyes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from LeMahieu on the inside.
Reyes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LeMahieu avoids it.
Reyes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeMahieu.
Our sources have told us that Reyes has been working on his elbows in the gym.
LeMahieu tries a body shot but Reyes blocks it.
LeMahieu lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
LeMahieu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
LeMahieu throws a big shot that misses.
LeMahieu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reyes counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
LeMahieu tried to score with a low kick but Reyes checks it.
It looked like Reyes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Reyes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
LeMahieu throws a low kick, looking for Reyes's leg but Reyes calmly moves out of range.
LeMahieu misses with a body punch
and Reyes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reyes.#TD#
Reyes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. LeMahieu quickly recovers to half guard.
LeMahieu 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.
LeMahieu trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Reyes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reyes stops LeMahieu from getting back to his feet.
Reyes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
LeMahieu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reyes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reyes trying to pass the guard but LeMahieu defending well.
LeMahieu taking some punishment here, with Reyes in his half guard. #T2##SUB#
Reyes 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reyes is keen to just control but LeMahieu is a slippery customer.
Reyes prevents LeMahieu from standing back up.
Reyes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
LeMahieu has hold of Reyes's hands but Reyes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
LeMahieu tries to kick Reyes off but Reyes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reyes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Reyes. #T3#
Reyes wants to control but LeMahieu is keeping him busy.
LeMahieu is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Reyes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reyes lands a nice short elbow.
Reyes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reyes is trying to control the action in half guard but LeMahieu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reyes is really struggling to control LeMahieu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Reyes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reyes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
LeMahieu wants to get back to his feet.
Reyes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reyes is taking a breather. LeMahieu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Reyes prevents LeMahieu from standing back up. #T4#
Reyes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
LeMahieu is trying to stand.
Reyes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
LeMahieu is trying to control but can't.
Reyes passes to full mount!
The referee warns LeMahieu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Reyes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reyes postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. LeMahieu looks a forlorn figure.
Reyes with a couple of short strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reyes content just to control the position here.
Reyes raining down hammerfists from mount.
Reyes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Reyes unloading with bombs!
Reyes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Reyes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antoine LeMahieu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
LeMahieu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LeMahieu throws a body punch but Reyes moves out of range.
LeMahieu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reyes's head backwards.
LeMahieu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reyes misses with a shot to the body
letting LeMahieu counter with a right hand.
LeMahieu avoids the body shot from Reyes.
Reyes walks into a straight right hand from LeMahieu.
LeMahieu throws a shot from downtown. Reyes moves away and avoids it.
LeMahieu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes tries to clinch but LeMahieu moves out of range.
LeMahieu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reyes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reyes throws a hook to the side of LeMahieu's head but LeMahieu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Antoine LeMahieu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LeMahieu throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Reyes moves away from the strike by LeMahieu.
LeMahieu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
LeMahieu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
LeMahieu misses with a left hand
letting Reyes counter with a right hand.
LeMahieu misses with a right hand
and Reyes counters with a straight right hand.
Reyes needs to keep his hands up - LeMahieu had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Reyes is rocked!
Reyes with a poor takedown
and LeMahieu counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Reyes out cold! What a finish! LeMahieu is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antoine LeMahieu!
Antoine LeMahieu spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: CFC MM CG 2
Date: Nov 09, 2024

190 cm
37 yrs
202 lbs

177 cm
42 yrs
180 lbs

Dracul

Alopodis

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Radu Dracul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 54 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dracul is defended easily by Alopodis.
Alopodis stuffs the takedown.
Dracul tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alopodis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dracul somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radu Dracul. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dracul gets a double leg takedown into Alopodis's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dracul (2) vs (0) Alopodis
Dracul stays in close to Alopodis's body and controls the position.
Dracul being controlled here momentarily.
Dracul has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here. #T1#
Dracul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alopodis seems keen to control Dracul's posture.
Dracul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dracul trying to move into half guard but instead Alopodis has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dracul (2) vs (2) Alopodis
Dracul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alopodis controls the pace.#T2#
Alopodis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dracul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alopodis's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dracul (4) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Alopodis controlling Dracul's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis is looking to sweep but instead, Dracul has passed into half guard. #T3#
Alopodis is refusing to be controlled, as Dracul sits in half guard.
Alopodis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dracul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dracul's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dracul (4) vs (6) Alopodis
Alopodis is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
More stalling from Alopodis.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Alopodis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
It looks like Alopodis might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Well, with Alopodis on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Dracul is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Alopodis is not going to allow Dracul to sit and survive in this position.
Alopodis really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dracul.#T5#
Alopodis controlling well, preventing Dracul from escaping the position.
Dracul is working hard here to advance position.
Dracul is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T6#
Dracul trying to control the position but Alopodis manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Dracul right now. #T7#
Alopodis is continuing to stall.#T8#
Alopodis keeps control of the position as Dracul tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Alopodis controlling the positon.
Dracul is in bad spot here.
Dracul trying to control the hands but Alopodis breaks the grip.
Alopodis controlling well, preventing Dracul from escaping the position. #T9#
Alopodis really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dracul.
Alopodis avoiding Dracul 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Dracul's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Alopodis controls the position.#T10#
Dracul is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Alopodis is not going to allow Dracul to sit and survive in this position.
Dracul is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alopodis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Alopodis controlling from the back.
Alopodis controlling well, preventing Dracul from escaping the position. #T11#
I would not like to be Dracul right now.
Dracul tries to break free.
Alopodis slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Alopodis with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Alopodis gets his hands free as Dracul looks to control. #T12#
Alopodis is riding his opponent, not letting Dracul buck him off.
Dracul is really stuck here.
Dracul is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Alopodis keeps control of the position as Dracul tries to break free. #T13#
Alopodis biding his time, controlling Dracul.
Alopodis not allowing Dracul to control his hands.
Alopodis is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dracul is in bad spot here. #T14#
Alopodis not allowing Dracul to control his hands.
Alopodis biding his time, controlling Dracul.
You can see the frustration on Dracul's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dracul holding both Alopodis 's hands and preventing any damage.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Alopodis controlling the positon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis wins on points by 6 to 4.
An out of breath and clearly excited Ceph Alopodis thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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