Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DDCF Rising Power 3
Date: Dec 07, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Lima fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coppola, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Lima ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lima no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Coppola wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coppola defends it easily.
Lima keeping full guard, as Coppola tries to pass.
Coppola stands and throws Lima's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coppola taking a break here but Lima is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima is in trouble now - Coppola has advanced to mount! #T1#
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Coppola's attempts to control the action.
Coppola throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Coppola swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lima is now in Coppola's guard. A big mistake from Coppola there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Lima drops back, looking for a kneebar! Coppola looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Coppola looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Coppola! #REVR##T2#
Coppola lands a few punches from side control.
Coppola tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Lima is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Coppola's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Coppola is keen to just control but Lima is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coppola. #T3#
Lima is not content to let Coppola control the position.
Coppola is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Coppola is stalling here. Lima is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Coppola seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lima has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Lima wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coppola, who protects the arm well.
Coppola sneaks back into half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Coppola defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Coppola is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Lima has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Coppola is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Caique Lima!

Event: SYN 1214 Uhp vs Ryan 3
Date: Dec 07, 2025

#R1##CL#
Femme clinches up with Barella and pushes him back against the cage.
Femme throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Femme successfully pulls guard.
Femme is pulling down on Barella's head. It's preventing any offense from Barella, at least for the moment.
Barella trying to control but Femme is working from the bottom.
Femme 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.
Barella postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Femme working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femme looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barella throws a big right hand that misses.
Barella postures up and lands a big shot to Femme's brow. #T1#
Barella trying to control the position from guard on top but Femme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Femme bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barella's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Barella is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Femme defends well.#SUB2#
Barella has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Femme can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Femme postures up.
Barella 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.#T2##SUB2#
Barella escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Femme gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barella working a defensive guard here.
Barella wants to hit a sweep here but Femme passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barella there!
Femme takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barella tries to hold on but Femme postures up.#T3#
Femme takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barella is controlling an arm, preventing Femme from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Femme tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barella is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barella regains half guard.#SUB2#
Barella looking for submissions off his back.
Femme is looking to advance position but Barella won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barella wants to improve his position but Femme is controlling well. #SUB#
Femme is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Violent Femme 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#
A jab lands there for Femme.
Barella takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Femme misses.
Femme thuds his right hand into Barella's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good work by Femme as he checks the leg kick.
Femme tries to bum rush Barella with a series of wild strikes but Barella uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Femme misses with a body shot.
Barella misses with a takedown attempt - Femme sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Femme is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barella can do to turn this around?
Femme tries a body shot but Barella blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella goes for a takedown attempt but Femme pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Femme lands a nice shot that snaps Barella's head back.
Femme's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barella under the eye.#T1#
Barella shoots for a takedown but Femme saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Violent Femme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Barella shoots in looking for a takedown. Femme tries to sprawl out of it but Barella keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Femme manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barella. Femme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Femme.
Barella shoots in for a takedown but Femme shows good takedown defense.
Femme throws a body punch but Barella moves out of range.
Femme sizes up Barella with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Femme instigates a clinch.
Femme has a couple of punches blocked by Barella.
A right hand to the body from Femme.
Femme effectively controlling the action here.
Femme works on Barella's body with a couple of short punches.
Femme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barella's elbow.
Femme lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barella or not.
I was talking to Femme's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Femme.
Femme lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barella.
Barella blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Femme struggles to land a body shot inside as Barella controls his hands.
Femme struggles to land a body shot inside as Barella controls his hands.
A short left from Femme.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Femme misses with a punch on the inside.
Femme scores with a hook to the body.
Femme lands a left hand.
Femme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Femme.
Femme scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Femme works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barella is breathing heavily.
Femme lands a right hand. #T3#
Femme lands with a left to the head.
Femme struggles to land a body shot inside as Barella controls his hands.
Barella's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Femme misses with some punches.
Femme working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barella.
Femme misses with a punch on the inside.
Barella blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barella is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Femme to keep the fight standing.
A short left from Femme.
Femme lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Violent Femme has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Femme lands with a left to the head.
Barella tries to circle away but Femme has him pinned against the cage.
Femme swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Femme.
Barella's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Femme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barella is trying to pull guard but Femme turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Femme lands a hook to the side of the head.
Femme swings wildly with an uppercut but Barella uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Barella has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Femme uses from the top position.
Femme controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Violent Femme overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Femme won't allow Barella to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Violent Femme dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Femme lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barella at a distance.
Femme connects with a body shot.
Barella misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters circle momentarily. Femme darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barella misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Femme scores with a hook to the body. Barella takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barella looks to land a right hand but Femme moved out of range.
Femme avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barella tries to score a power double leg takedown but Femme sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barella somewhat.
Violent Femme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella throws out a loose jab but Femme uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Femme darts in and clinches Barella up against the cage.
Femme misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Femme.
Femme working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barella takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Femme lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Femme drags the fight down to the ground.
Barella stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Femme swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Barella got a little sloppy there for a moment and Femme has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barella has managed to get both his arms back between Femme's legs - danger averted.
Femme is controlling Barella's posture.
Barella lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barella with a nice head shot there.
Femme has his hands on Barella's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Femme working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barella doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barella manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Femme keeping moving, preventing Barella from controlling successfully.
Femme not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Barella avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Femme seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Barella got a little sloppy there for a moment and Femme has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barella has managed to get both his arms back between Femme's legs - danger averted.
Barella missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Barella postures up.
Barella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Femme pulls Barella in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Femme is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barella is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Femme working a defensive guard here.
Barella pushing down on Femme's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Violent Femme is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barella is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barella seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Femme does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Femme manages to get to full guard.
Barella trying to control but Femme is working from the bottom.
Sonny Barella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barella won't allow Femme to sweep him here.
Barella trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barella makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Femme escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barella gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barella trying to control the position from guard on top but Femme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Violent Femme showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Femme 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Violent Femme!
After winning the bout, Violent Femme thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Sonny Barella was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'.

Event: SYN 1213 Bekzod vs Winkle
Date: Dec 06, 2025

#R1#
Bandolero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bandolero wants to clinch.
Mesquita misses the shot to the body.
Bandolero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mesquita was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bandolero tries to land a leg kick but Mesquita saw it coming and moves away.
Mesquita connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bandolero stalks Mesquita and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mesquita's face. Mesquita staggers backwards, shaken.
Bandolero scores with a nice right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bandolero has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A lazy left from Bandolero finds it's target.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bandolero misses with a left hand
and Mesquita counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Bandolero cracks Mesquita with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mesquita lands a nice looking body shot.
Mesquita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandolero was well out of range. Poor timing from Mesquita.
Bandolero is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mesquita shoots in looking for a takedown. Bandolero tries to sprawl out of it but Mesquita keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bandolero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Bandolero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mesquita.
Mesquita lands an overhand right.
Bandolero connects with a crisp jab.
Mesquita shoots in looking for a takedown but Bandolero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mesquita's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Bandolero looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bandolero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mesquita defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandolero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mesquita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bandolero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bandolero's back!#SUB#
Mesquita is persistently looking for the submission but Bandolero is defending it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandolero trying to control but not successfully.
Bandolero is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita has good solid back control here. #T2#
Bandolero is trapped and Mesquita is scoring with shots to the head and body. #SUB#
Mesquita has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bandolero really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Mesquita's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.#SUB#
Bandolero preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mesquita.
You can see the frustration on Bandolero's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mesquita is trying to stick to Bandolero's back but Bandolero is turning into Mesquita. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mesquita's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bandolero.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mesquita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandolero is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Bandolero cracks Mesquita with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandolero defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mesquita is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bandolero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mesquita is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mesquita trying to control but Bandolero is working from the bottom.
Bandolero looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandolero, not yet.
Bandolero is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mesquita dives into side control.
Bandolero prevents Mesquita from moving into mount. #T4#
Mesquita works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bandolero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mesquita wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mesquita lands some shots froms side control.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Bandolero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandolero tries to buck Mesquita off but Mesquita is having none of it.
Mesquita grinds an elbow into Bandolero's temple. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bandolero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bandolero is looking for a sweep.
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 Hugo Mesquita will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bandolero clobbers Mesquita with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bandolero moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mesquita ducks under a wild hook from Bandolero.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bandolero!
Mesquita fails with the takedown.
Bandolero looks to land a left hand but Mesquita moved out of range nicely.
Mesquita shoots in and drives through. Bandolero sprawls well.
Mesquita shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mesquita works Bandolero's body with a nice hook.
Giacomo Bandolero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandolero lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Bandolero misses its intended target.
Bandolero misses with a jab to the body
and Mesquita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mesquita cracks Bandolero with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bandolero throws a lazy uppercut
and Mesquita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mesquita shoots in looking for a takedown but Bandolero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mesquita's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandolero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mesquita.
Bandolero scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Mesquita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandolero manages to avoid it.
Mesquita lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bandolero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bandolero throws an off balance right hand
and Mesquita counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bandolero slips under a jab from Mesquita.
Bandolero slaps away a takedown attempt from Mesquita, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mesquita moves out of range of the strikes.
Bandolero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mesquita fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mesquita showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bandolero.
Mesquita ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bandolero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bandolero there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bandolero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mesquita finds it's way round the side to connect with Bandolero's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mesquita lands a body shot. #T2#
Bandolero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Giacomo Bandolero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mesquita slips under a jab from Bandolero.
Bandolero does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mesquita bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bandolero's head backwards.
Bandolero stuffs the takedown attempt from Mesquita. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet.
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mesquita as he jumps to the side.
Bandolero scores with a body shot.
Bandolero cracks Mesquita with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bandolero throws the left hand but Mesquita avoids the punch easily.
Mesquita looks to land a left hand but Bandolero moved out of range nicely.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bandolero throws a shot from downtown. Mesquita moves away and avoids it.
Mesquita goes for a double leg but Bandolero avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bandolero continues to drive forward.#T3##TD2#
Bandolero successfully pulls guard.
Mesquita working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bandolero's head.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandolero is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita works over Bandolero with some ground and pound from guard.
Bandolero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Bandolero is keeping the position.
Mesquita is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bandolero looking to control. #SUB2#
Bandolero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesquita defends well.#T4##SUB2#
Mesquita avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mesquita's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mesquita 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.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Bandolero keeps moving.
Bandolero trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita lands a couple of digs.
Mesquita working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bandolero's head.#SUB2#
Mesquita avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Giacomo Bandolero 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!#R3#
Mesquita uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandolero.
Mesquita throws a looping overhand right but Bandolero ducks down to avoid it.
Mesquita paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Mesquita looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Mesquita is working for a kimura but Bandolero is defending it quite comfortably.
Bandolero is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita working Bandolero over with strikes. #T1#
Mesquita slips a nice elbow through Bandolero's hands, connecting with Bandolero's forehead.#SUB#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Bandolero defends the submission attempt.
Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bandolero defending well though.
Mesquita wants to control but Bandolero is keeping him busy.
Mesquita drops an elbow to the side of Bandolero's head.
Mesquita throwing shots but Bandolero is blocking nicely.
Mesquita missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Mesquita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mesquita frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bandolero manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Bandolero is trying to get back to full guard.
Mesquita seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bandolero is looking to improve his position.
Bandolero regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Bandolero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bandolero wants to sweep but no luck.
Bandolero has momentary wrist control but Mesquita slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Mesquita keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bandolero's head.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Bandolero keeps moving.
Bandolero keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Mesquita working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bandolero's head.#SUB2#
Bandolero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mesquita can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mesquita stands up over Bandolero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Bandolero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mesquita is aware though and is defending well.
Mesquita with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Mesquita sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mesquita trying to control but Bandolero is working from the bottom.
Mesquita cracks Bandolero with a solid left hand.
Mesquita cracks Bandolero with a solid left hand.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandolero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mesquita with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bandolero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Mesquita is defending against the submission attempts here by Bandolero.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hugo Mesquita!

Event: NAFL 9
Date: Nov 25, 2025

#R1#
Chiellini misses with a two punch combination.
Merrit jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL#
Merrit clinches with his opponent.
Merrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Merrit avoiding damage as Chiellini throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Chiellini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chiellini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Merrit.
Merrit shoots in for a takedown but Chiellini shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Chiellini throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Merrit tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chiellini is in Merrit's guard.
Chiellini pushes down on Merrit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chiellini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Merrit is staying active underneath Chiellini, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Nice strikes from Chiellini there.
Merrit has hold of Chiellini's hands but Chiellini slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chiellini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Merrit on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Merrit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chiellini.
Chiellini is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chiellini wants to free his trapped foot but Merrit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chiellini slips a nice elbow through Merrit's hands, connecting with Merrit's forehead.#T2##SUB#
Merrit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chiellini pulls his head out easily.
Chiellini working over Merrit with some ground and pound. Merrit looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chiellini lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chiellini 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.
Chiellini wants to free his trapped foot but Merrit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chiellini controlling the action here.
Chiellini is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Chiellini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chiellini working over Merrit with some ground and pound. Merrit looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Merrit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chiellini controlling the action here.
Chiellini takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#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.
Merrit on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chiellini passes the guard and advances to mount!
Chiellini pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Merrit tries to hold on but Chiellini pushes him away.
Chiellini prevents Merrit from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chiellini landing shots from mount.
Chiellini looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Merrit is in a horrible position here. Chiellini smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giorgio Chiellini dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Good leg kick by Chiellini.
Merrit ducks right into an uppercut from Chiellini. #ROC2#Merrit is rocked!
Merrit walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Chiellini swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Giorgio Chiellini!
A relieved looking Giorgio Chiellini 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: RBL: Barella vs Walton
Date: Nov 19, 2025

#R1#
A lazy left from Barella finds it's target.
Walton misses with a straight left.
Barella appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barella shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walton pinned against the cage. Walton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barella connects with a jab.
Walton throws a right hand that misses
and Barella counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Barella. Those never looked like landing.
Barella on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barella misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barella misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Barella darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Barella is just content to waste time from the top position. Walton takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Walton keeping moving, preventing Barella from controlling successfully. #T1#
Walton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walton controlling Barella's posture.
Walton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barella wants to control from the top but Walton keeps moving.
Barella with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU#
Barella decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Walton, up you get!
Walton misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Barella feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
Barella content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barella throwing strikes from guard but Walton blocks nicely.
Barella trying to move into half guard but instead Walton has managed to sweep!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barella tries to strike from the bottom.
Walton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barella is trying to control the position but Walton postures up.
Barella 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.#SUB#
Barella has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Walton wants to stand and escape but instead Barella has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Barella trying to control the position from guard on top but Walton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Walton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barella manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Walton wants to stand but Barella is controlling his posture from full guard.
Barella looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Walton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Walton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Walton prevents Barella from improving his position.
Barella is trying to maintain the position but Walton is very close to passing his half guard.
Barella trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Walton manages to pass to mount!
Walton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barella is looking to improve his position but Walton isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Barella dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barella staying out of range there.
Barella tries to bum rush Walton with a series of wild strikes but Walton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barella closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walton circles away.
Walton throws out a loose jab but Barella uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walton jabs Barella to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Walton scores with a nice head shot.
Walton lands with a hook. Barella tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barella moves out of range of the strikes.
Walton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Walton dodges the punch combination from Barella.
Sonny Barella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barella misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Barella throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barella walks into a stiff left hand from Walton.
Barella closes the distance and clinches up with Walton, looking for a takedown. Barella pushes Walton against the cage but Walton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barella looks to land a combination but Walton avoids it well.
Walton leaves Barella with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Walton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Barella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barella fails with a takedown attempt.
Jim Bob Walton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barella shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walton pinned against the cage. Walton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barella bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barella slips a jab from Walton.
Walton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2##TD#
Barella gets a double leg takedown into Walton's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Let's hope that Walton 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.
Barella trying to control but Walton is working from the bottom.
Walton looking for a sweep. Not yet Walton, not yet.
Walton keeping moving, preventing Barella from controlling successfully.
Walton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Barella trying to control but Walton is working from the bottom.
Walton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Walton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barella throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barella throws an overhand right that lands on Walton's shoulder, as Walton tries to avoid the shot.
Barella keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barella went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Walton digs a good body shot into Barella's ribs.
Walton throws the left hand but Barella avoids the punch easily.
Barella keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jim Bob Walton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walton scores with a decent looking hook.
Walton checks a leg kick.
Walton throws the left hand but Barella avoids the punch easily.
Barella walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Barella keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walton.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barella or perhaps it was just good defense by Walton, which made it look bad.
Walton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barella under the eye.
Barella looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Barella throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice straight punches there by Walton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Walton.
Walton throws a monster overhand right that drops Barella! Walton follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob Walton! Jim Bob Walton retains his bantamweight title!
Jim Bob Walton made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Sonny Barella stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back'.

Event: SYN 1210 Uhp vs Takugawa
Date: Nov 16, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Bandolero clinches up against the cage.
Bin-Semen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bandolero drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bin-Semen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bandolero throws a right and a left that Bin-Semen avoids nicely.
Bin-Semen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bandolero connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Osama Bin-Semen has been cut.
Bandolero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Giacomo Bandolero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bin-Semen cracks a nice hook into Bandolero's ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bandolero has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
Bin-Semen gets tackled into the cage by Bandolero. Bandolero maintains the clinch.
Bin-Semen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bin-Semen misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Bandolero manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Bandolero finds it's way through Bin-Semen's defenses.
Bin-Semen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bin-Semen misses with a hook.
Bandolero misses with a looping left.
Bin-Semen shoots in for a double leg but Bandolero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bandolero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Bin-Semen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bin-Semen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bin-Semen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bin-Semen throws a body punch but Bandolero moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bin-Semen. Bandolero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandolero misses with a body shot.
Bin-Semen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Bin-Semen has closed the distance and engaged Bandolero in a clinch. #TD2#
Bandolero jumps guard and drags Bin-Semen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bandolero has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bin-Semen has passed into side control.
Bandolero wants to control but Bin-Semen postures up.
Bandolero manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Bin-Semen works his way into full mount!
Bandolero really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandolero looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Bandolero has hold of Bin-Semen's leg, trying to break free but it's let Bin-Semen lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Bandolero is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Bin-Semen throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Osama Bin-Semen!
A very excited looking Osama Bin-Semen 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: Richard Hall vs Nuc Cong
Date: Nov 09, 2025

#R1#
Chiellini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chiellini now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Conner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chiellini defends it nicely.
Conner falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Chiellini holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Chiellini manages to break the clinch.
Conner darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Chiellini counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chiellini lands a nice short elbow.
Conner wants to get back to full guard.
Chiellini is trying to control the action in half guard but Conner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Conner wants to control but Chiellini is keeping busy.
Chiellini trying to control the action but Conner is working from the bottom.
Conner trying to control here.
Chiellini lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Conner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Conner trying to control but Chiellini postures up.
Chiellini lands strikes from half guard.
Chiellini working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Conner's thigh. Conner counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Conner looking to control.
Chiellini postures up in Conner's guard and throws a big left but Conner blocks it.
Chiellini trying to control the position from guard on top but Conner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chiellini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Conner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chiellini won't allow Conner to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chiellini throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Conner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Conner has momentary wrist control but Chiellini slips an elbow through the middle.#T3##SUB#
Conner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Conner will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Chiellini lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Conner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chiellini scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Chiellini is posturing up here but Conner has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Chiellini tries to roll out but it's too tight and Chiellini has to tap! Slick submission there by Conner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alonzo Conner!
An out of breath and clearly excited Alonzo Conner thanked Dont Strive To Survive for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DDCF Dog Eat Dog 1
Date: Oct 26, 2025

#R1#
Coppola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kivi throws out the jab.
Kivi throws a leg kick which misses Coppola's front leg but catches the back leg as Coppola tries to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coppola. #CL2#
Kivi moves into the clinch.
Kivi stalling the fight.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coppola tries for a takedown but Kivi manages to get underhooks.
Kivi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kivi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi lands with a short shot to the head.
Kivi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kivi slows down the pace here.
Kivi misses with some punches. #T1#
A short right from Kivi on the inside.
A short right from Kivi on the inside.
Coppola is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kivi.
Kivi lands a right hand.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Kivi is pressed up against the cage. Coppola has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kivi down to the mat. Kivi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Coppola. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kivi instigates a clinch.
Kivi stalling the fight.
A body shot lands from Kivi.
Coppola jumps guard but Kivi stands there with Coppola around his waist. Coppola gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kivi lands with a right to the head.
Kivi lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Coppola successfully pulls guard.
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!#SUB#
Coppola is looking for a triangle here but Kivi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T2#
Kivi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SU2#
Kivi decides to stand back up. Kivi steps back and let's Coppola get back to his feet.
Kivi lands a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Kivi.
Kivi scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Kivi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coppola, pushing him back against the cage.
Kivi leaning against his opponent.
Coppola letting Kivi take a breather here.
Kivi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coppola backwards. #T3##BC#
Coppola breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kivi.
Coppola slips under a jab from Kivi.
Coppola is looking to counter with a body kick.
Coppola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kivi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Coppola.
Coppola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Coppola tries to move into range but Kivi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Raimo Kivi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coppola shoots in for a takedown but Kivi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kivi punishes Coppola's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Kivi misses.
Kivi misses with a head kick.
As Kivi tries to get set, Coppola tries to push him back and clinch up but Kivi manages to avoid the attempt.
No joy there for Kivi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coppola throws a quick counter head kick but Kivi was just out of range.
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!
Coppola slips a straight right by Kivi.
Coppola went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kivi cracks Coppola with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4##CL2#
Kivi closes the distance and pushes Coppola back into the cage.
Kivi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coppola.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
Coppola looking to throw knees to the head but Kivi is blocking nicely.
Coppola misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Coppola pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Coppola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kivi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kivi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Coppola throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kivi uses it to pass to side control.
Coppola is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Coppola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kivi. Kivi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kivi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kivi thumps Coppola with a low kick.
Kivi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coppola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kivi throws a hook but Coppola avoids it easily.
Coppola half committed to a counter leg kick.
Coppola moves forwards but Kivi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Coppola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kivi can pounce on him.
Coppola's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kivi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coppola scrambles back to his feet.
Kivi scores with a sloppy right hand. Coppola should have avoided that one.
Kivi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2#Coppola is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coppola is holding his hands too far apart here. Kivi throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Coppola is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raimo Kivi!

Event: NAFL 3
Date: Oct 25, 2025

#R1#
Bradley wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Chiellini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bradley moves in looking to clinch but Chiellini pushes him off.
Chiellini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bradley defends it well.
Chiellini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice shot lands for Chiellini.
No joy there for Chiellini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bradley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chiellini takes a swing at Bradley's ribcage but misses.
Bradley wants to clinch up but Chiellini keeps it at a distance.
Bradley tries to clinch there but Chiellini circles away.
Bradley tries to clinch up but Chiellini circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley doesn't manage to clinch there - Chiellini circles away.
Bradley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chiellini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bradley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bradley wants to clinch but Chiellini slips to the side#TD2#
and Chiellini counters with a single leg into guard. Bradley didn't expect that.
Chiellini looking to sit in guard and control but Bradley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chiellini looking for a sweep. Not yet Chiellini, not yet. #T1#
Chiellini is pulling down on Bradley's head. It's preventing any offense from Bradley, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Bradley has gone for a leg lock! Chiellini slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bradley's guard.#REVB#
Chiellini landing some decent shots from guard.
Chiellini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chiellini scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Chiellini content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Bradley has locked up a guillotine! Bradley's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Chiellini is holding on here and Bradley must be using up a lot of energy. Chiellini has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Bradley gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Griff Bradley!

Event: SYN 1205 Bonelli vs Nightmare
Date: Oct 25, 2025

#R1#
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masten but Masten pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Masten scores with a hook.
Masten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bandolero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bandolero closes the distance and clinches up with Masten, looking for a takedown. Bandolero pushes Masten against the cage but Masten circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Masten looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giacomo Bandolero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick lands for Masten. #TD#
Masten gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bandolero to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Masten is wriggling around but Bandolero manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB##SUB#
Bandolero 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.
Bandolero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masten defending well though. #T1#
Bandolero missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Bandolero is looking for a kimura here.
Bandolero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Masten is in trouble now - Bandolero has advanced to mount!
Bandolero raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Bandolero postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Masten looks a forlorn figure.
Bandolero putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB#
Bandolero jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Masten manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Masten is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bandolero is controlling him well.
Bandolero postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandolero working the ground and pound but Masten is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Bandolero tries for a kimura but Masten is defending well.
Bandolero throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Masten is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bandolero asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Bandolero is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Masten looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bandolero gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Masten is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bandolero lets go of the hold and Masten can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Giacomo Bandolero!
Giacomo Bandolero decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Just some fights 52
Date: Oct 18, 2025

#R1##TD#
Barella shoots in and gets a takedown into Christ's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Christ can do anything to dispel that myth.
Christ keeping full guard, as Barella tries to pass.
Christ utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christ utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barella wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving.
Barella is standing up over Christ. Christ looks to escape but Barella dives into side control.
Christ 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.
Barella wants to control but Christ is keeping him busy.
Barella throws a strike aimed at the side of Christ's head but Christ avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ tries to escape but Barella is in control. #SUB#
Barella tries for a kimura but Christ is defending well.
Barella in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1##SUB#
Barella tries for a kimura but Christ is defending well.
Christ wants to get back to his feet but Barella drags him back down.
Christ is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Barella looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Christ wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Barella trying to control the position but Christ is working away. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Christ is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Christ tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Barella trying to control momentarily.
Barella is punishing Christ with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB#
Barella is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Christ is defending well though. Barella let's go of the attempt for now.#T3#
Barella throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barella struggling to keep hold of the position.
Christ covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Barella throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Christ really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barella. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barella struggling to land strikes to the head as Christ covers up.
Barella softening up his opponent with strikes here. #SUB#
Christ is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Barella throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T4#
Barella misses with punches from the back.
Barella throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Barella has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Christ.
Christ staying busy and making it hard for Barella to control.
Barella throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Barella is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Christ is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sonny Barella!
Sonny Barella got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Just some fights 49
Date: Sep 27, 2025

#R1#
Barella takes a swing at Klasson's ribcage but misses.
Sonny Barella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klasson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barella.
Barella attempts a counter takedown but Klasson avoids it well and moves away.
Barella throws a front kick aimed at Klasson's knee but Klasson avoids it well.
Jab from Barella.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Klasson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barella's head.
Barella shoots in and drives through. Klasson sprawls well.
And Klasson tries to counter it with a takedown but Barella pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barella is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klasson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barella lands a really nice looking cross but Klasson seems unphased.
Klasson misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Klasson gets a double leg takedown into Barella's guard.
Klasson trying to control but Barella is working from the bottom.
Klasson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Barella is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Klasson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barella misses with a few strikes there.
Klasson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Klasson scores with a jab. Barella acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barella works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barella will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klasson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
Barella throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barella shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Klasson defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Barella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barella.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klasson lands a jab-cross combination.
Klasson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barella.
Klasson takes a swing at Barella's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Barella. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barella.
Klasson connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from Barella misses.
Barella slips under a jab.
Barella shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Klasson pinned against the cage. Klasson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barella gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3##TD#
Barella looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Klasson!
Barella works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Barella throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Barella wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klasson keeps working. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barella is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Klasson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Klasson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Barella trying to control the position but Klasson is working away. #T4#
Klasson is trying to improve his position.
Klasson holds on to Barella's head and controls the position momentarily.
Klasson is trying to control Barella's posture but Barella avoids it.
Klasson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Klasson wants to improve his position but Barella is controlling well.
Klasson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barella.
Klasson is trying to get back to full guard.
Klasson has his hands clasped together around Barella's back. He's all about the action.
Barella is trying to control the action in half guard but Klasson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vincent Klasson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barella looks for a takedown but Klasson sprawls well.
Barella looks to score with a jab to the body but Klasson is just out of range.
Barella misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vincent Klasson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Klasson misses.
Klasson slips under a jab.
Klasson throws a right and a left that Barella avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Klasson.
Barella walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Klasson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Klasson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barella dives in for a single leg takedown but Klasson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella stops a takedown attempt from Klasson.
Klasson stalling against the cage.
Barella tries to pull guard but Klasson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Barella. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Klasson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Barella jumps guard but Klasson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Klasson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klasson is trying to drag Barella to the mat but Barella just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC2#
Klasson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barella misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Klasson counters with a takedown into side control.
Barella bucks up and tries to throw Klasson off but instead Klasson has got his back!#SUB2#
Klasson tightening his grip on Barella, looking for the choke.
Barella tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3#
Klasson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Barella is holding on tight.
Barella tries to hold on but Klasson pushes him away.
Klasson wants to control the pace but Barella is squirming around nicely.
Klasson is looking to work his way around to Barella's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Klasson wants to control the pace but Barella is squirming around nicely.
Barella tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Klasson wants to control the pace but Barella is squirming around nicely.
Klasson wants to take Barella's back but he can't do it this time.
Barella is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klasson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barella tries to lock up and control but Klasson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Klasson 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#
Barella misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barella tries to work over Klasson's front leg with a kick but Klasson checks it.
Barella takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD2#
Klasson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barella sprawls well initially but Klasson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barella trying to control but Klasson postures up.
Barella is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Klasson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barella sees it coming and defends easily.
Klasson is looking to advance position but Barella won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barella is defending against the submission attempts here by Klasson. #T1#
Klasson wants to pass to mount but Barella is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Klasson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barella sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Klasson is looking for submissions but instead, Barella has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klasson trying to control the position from guard on top but Barella is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barella keeping full guard, as Klasson tries to pass. #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.
Barella looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klasson is one step ahead there.
Klasson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barella struggling a bit here.
Vincent Klasson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Barella manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Klasson is looking for a sweep. Barella is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Klasson is doing well to control the position and prevent Barella from advancing to side control.
Klasson trying to control but Barella postures up.
Klasson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Klasson wants to control but Barella is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barella wants to take a breather but Klasson is having none of it. #SU#
Barella escapes and gets back to his feet. #T4#
Klasson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barella as he jumps to the side.
Barella is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sonny Barella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barella looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Klasson is fending him off so far but Barella persists. Nope, Klasson circles away and we're back to standing.
Klasson defending well as Barella loads up on a big left hand.
Klasson throws a sloppy head kick and Barella moves out of range easily.
Klasson stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Barella with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Barella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klasson throws a head kick but Barella moves out of range.
Barella throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barella on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barella has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Klasson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klasson scores with a decent looking hook.
Barella has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Klasson finds it's way round the side to connect with Barella's head.
A combination from Barella does no damage.
Klasson feints the counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Klasson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Klasson 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Klasson!
Sonny Barella was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'.

Event: DDCF 19 Cold Blooded
Date: Sep 21, 2025

#R1#
Diego misses with a looping left.#KD#
Diego lands a big uppercut and Coppola crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Coppola looks OK. Diego waves Coppola back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Salvatore Coppola has been cut.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Coppola scores with a jab to the body.
Coppola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coppola ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Coppola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Diego counters with a nice right hand that sends Coppola toppling to the canvas! Coppola scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Diego finish him?!#ROC#Coppola is rocked!
Diego jabs at Coppola's body.
Coppola is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Coppola looks winded!
Coppola tries for a takedown but Diego circles away easily
and Diego rattles Coppola with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Coppola tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Diego dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Coppola stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kron Diego!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kron Diego thanked PWNAGEâ„¢ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SYN 1197 Sitsongrit v Crispian
Date: Sep 20, 2025

#R1##TD#
Bandolero closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hanselman did well to prevent Bandolero getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bandolero lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Bandolero seems to be working for a kimura but Hanselman defends the submission attempt.
Bandolero is keen to just control but Hanselman is a slippery customer.
Hanselman wants to improve his position but Bandolero is controlling well.
Hanselman moves into full guard.
Hanselman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nice strikes from Hanselman there.
Hanselman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bandolero's head. #ES#
Bandolero kicks off Hanselman and gets to his feet.
Stevie Hanselman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Hanselman misses with the combination. #T1#
Hanselman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bandolero counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hanselman tries to bum rush Bandolero with a series of wild strikes but Bandolero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hanselman lands an overhand right.
Hanselman throws a series of punches but Bandolero moves out of range.
Hanselman misses with a hook. Bandolero ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Hanselman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bandolero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bandolero lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bandolero needs to keep his hands up - Hanselman had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Hanselman throws a lazy uppercut
and Bandolero counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanselman scores with a one two! Bandolero had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#Bandolero is rocked!
Hanselman cracks Bandolero with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bandolero tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hanselman pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bandolero is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stevie Hanselman!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Chiellini gets a takedown into half guard.
Chiellini 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.
Chiellini is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Chiellini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aguilara is just riding it out for now. Chiellini eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aguilara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chiellini pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Aguilara is staying active underneath Chiellini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chiellini controlling the pace. #SUB#
Chiellini moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Aguilara.
Aguilara tries to get back to half guard but can't.#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.
Chiellini trying to control the action but Aguilara is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chiellini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aguilara has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aguilara is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chiellini is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Chiellini lands a heavy elbow.
Chiellini landing punches. #T3#
Aguilara is looking to improve his position but Chiellini isn't that keen on the idea.
Chiellini controlling the position easily from mount.
Aguilara regains half guard.
Chiellini should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chiellini is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chiellini stalling away here and it's allowed Aguilara to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Aguilara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chiellini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chiellini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chiellini trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguilara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chiellini postures up and lands a big shot to Aguilara's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giorgio Chiellini dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chiellini throws a lazy head kick
and Aguilara counters with a series of strikes. Chiellini will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aguilara misses with a combination
and Chiellini counters with a one-two to the body.
Aguilara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Chiellini closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aguilara's guard.
Chiellini wants to stand and escape but instead Aguilara has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguilara wants to pass the guard but Chiellini is keeping the position.
Aguilara wants to control from the top but Chiellini keeps moving. #T1#
Chiellini seems keen to control Aguilara's posture.#SUB#
Aguilara drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Aguilara seems to have locked his on tight now - Chiellini screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Aguilara, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jesus Aguilara!

Event: Just Bleed 1x
Date: Sep 03, 2025

#R1#
Damato throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Panda counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Panda.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Damato smiles and moves away.
Damato throws the left hand but Panda avoids the punch easily.
Damato looks to land a combination but Panda avoids it well.
Damato lands a body shot. #TD2#
Panda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Damato can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Panda controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damato wants to stand but Panda is controlling the position.
Damato seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Panda tries to free his leg and advance position but Damato is retaining full guard.
Panda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Panda moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Panda decides to pull guard.
Damato wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.
Damato with a flurry of punches that miss.
Panda being controlled here, momentarily.
Damato wants to stand and escape but instead Panda has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Panda showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Panda won't allow Damato to get back to his feet.
Panda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Damato wants to stand up but Panda is controlling him. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Damato looking to control.
Panda controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Panda is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Damato is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Damato has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda has a closed guard, preventing Damato from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grappling Panda dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Panda drives through and clinches with Damato against the cage.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Damato has had enough of the clinch but Panda keeps him there for the moment.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Panda pulls guard. #SUB2#
Panda looking for a guillotine here but Damato defends easily. #SU#
Damato decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Panda, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damato throws a shot to the body.
Damato tries to clinch but Panda moves out of range. #T1#
Damato tries to bum rush Panda with a series of wild strikes but Panda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Damato bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rocco Damato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Damato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Panda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Damato lands with a straight right. Panda didn't see that one coming.
Panda checks a low kick from Damato.
Panda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Damato throws a jab but it's blocked by Panda.
Panda wants to counter with a clinch but Damato pushes him away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Damato. That's going to slow Panda down.
Damato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Damato throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Damato throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Panda holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Panda tries to pull guard but Damato forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rocco Damato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grappling Panda.
Panda tries to pull guard but Damato forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Panda is trying to pull guard but Damato turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Damato has him pressed against the cage.
Panda tries to pull guard but Damato won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Damato's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Damato tries to break free but Panda pushes him back against the cage.
Damato has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Panda manages to pull guard.
Damato tries to stand but Panda is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Damato gets to his feet - Panda follows without any prompting. #T3#
Damato shoots for a double leg takedown but Panda sprawls well. He's pushed Damato's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice defenses there by Panda.
Panda wants to counter the offense by Damato and move into the clinch position.
Damato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Damato throws a front kick aimed at Panda's knee but Panda avoids it well.
Damato fails to land with a series of punches.
Damato cracks Panda with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Panda clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Panda drags the fight down to the ground.
Damato would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Panda has control of Damato's left arm, preventing Damato from doing any damage.
Panda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Damato tries to stand but Panda is controlling from the bottom.
Panda is pulling down on Damato's head. It's preventing any offense from Damato, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Damato wants to stand but Panda has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rocco Damato 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#
Damato throws an overhand right that lands on Panda's shoulder, as Panda tries to avoid the shot.
Panda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Damato changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Panda rushes Damato and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Panda ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Panda no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Damato wants to stand but Panda has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Damato wants to stand and escape but instead Panda has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Panda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Damato is looking to stand back up but Panda counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Damato.
Panda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Damato looks like he's trying to stand up.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Panda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Damato wants to stand back up but Panda manages to pass into side control. #T3#
Damato is being controlled here.
Damato is pushing Panda's head away, looking to escape. Panda manages to hold on to the position though.
You can see the frustration on Damato's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Damato misses.
Panda dodges the punch combination from Damato.
Panda wants to counter with a clinch but Damato pushes him away.
A punch combination from Damato misses.
Damato throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Damato wants to land a leg kick but Panda is out of range. #CL2#
Panda has Damato up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Panda drags the fight down to the ground.
Damato keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Panda's head.
Damato trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Damato wants to stand but Panda is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Grappling Panda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Panda 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grappling Panda!

Event: Just some fights 45
Date: Aug 30, 2025

#R1#
Barella throws a nice looking combination but Carrillo-Moreno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barella throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barella throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carrillo-Moreno stuffs the takedown attempt from Barella. Barella gets slowly back to his feet.
Barella lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
Barella gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Carrillo-Moreno to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Carrillo-Moreno not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barella is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barella lands strikes from half guard.
Barella working over Carrillo-Moreno with some ground and pound. Carrillo-Moreno looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Carrillo-Moreno is doing well to control the position and prevent Barella from advancing to side control.#T1##SUB#
Barella seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Carrillo-Moreno is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sonny Barella!
Sonny Barella took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: DDCF 13 Khan Vs Suga
Date: Aug 24, 2025

#R1#
Popkov tries to clinch up but Coppola circles away and keeps his distance.
Mikhail Popkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Popkov gets tackled into the cage by Coppola. Coppola maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Coppola manages to break the clinch.
Popkov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vancouver Island Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Popkov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coppola counters with a body kick that stops Popkov in his tracks momentarily.
Coppola moves in looking to clinch but Popkov pushes him off.
Popkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coppola tries to avoid it but Popkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coppola to the ground. Coppola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Coppola looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Coppola blocks a leg kick.
Popkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Coppola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coppola misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Coppola gets a double leg takedown into Popkov's guard.#T1#
Popkov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Coppola trying to control but Popkov is working from the bottom.
Coppola content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #CUT2#It looks like Mikhail Popkov has been cut.
Coppola trying to control but Popkov is working from the bottom.
Coppola stands and throws Popkov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Popkov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Popkov tries to get out of the position.
Coppola working away.#SUB2#
Coppola working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popkov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Coppola's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Popkov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Coppola wants to free his trapped foot but Popkov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Popkov trying to control here.
Coppola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Coppola is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Popkov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Salvatore Coppola!
A very excited looking Salvatore Coppola 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 -1190 Sitsongrit v Brown 3
Date: Aug 16, 2025

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Tacarante lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bandolero doesn't seem phased though.
Bandolero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bandolero there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tacarante tries to land a front kick but Bandolero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bandolero let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
No luck for Bandolero with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Tacarante wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tacarante stuffs the takedown attempt from Bandolero. Bandolero gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandolero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tacarante avoids it really well and circles away.
Saul Tacarante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giacomo Bandolero.#T1#
Bandolero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tacarante lands a body shot.
Bandolero steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tacarante. That one must have hurt.
Tacarante looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bandolero has his takedown stuffed
and Tacarante counters with a straight right hand.#T2##KD#
Tacarante throws a left that rocks Bandolero and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Tacarante dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Bandolero regain composure! #ROC#Bandolero is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tacarante controlling the position.
Tacarante continues to stall.
Bandolero can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Bandolero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tacarante wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tacarante working away.
Bandolero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tacarante wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Tacarante tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bandolero is looking for a sweep.
Bandolero tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Tacarante easily slips into full mount!
Tacarante controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bandolero is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Tacarante tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tacarante trying to control but Bandolero is having none of it.
Bandolero is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tacarante tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Tacarante dominated that round.
That's time! Tacarante's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tacarante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandolero was well out of range. Poor timing from Tacarante.
Bandolero now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tacarante but Tacarante pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bandolero dives in for a single leg takedown but Tacarante sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bandolero shoots in for a double leg but Tacarante sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saul Tacarante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giacomo Bandolero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacarante stuffs the takedown attempt from Bandolero. Bandolero gets slowly back to his feet.
Tacarante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandolero can do to turn this around?#T1#
Tacarante connects with a high kick.
Tacarante goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Giacomo Bandolero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tacarante scores with a nice head shot.
Bandolero smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bandolero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saul Tacarante is winning the standup battle so far.
Tacarante loads up on a big right hand but Bandolero slips the punch.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bandolero.
Bandolero fails with the takedown.
Tacarante misses with an uppercut.
Tacarante throws a sloppy head kick
and Bandolero counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tacarante thinking.
Bandolero avoids the body shot from Tacarante. #T3#
Bandolero moves forwards but Tacarante connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tacarante paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tacarante takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bandolero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tacarante was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandolero.
Tacarante lands a body shot.
Tacarante throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Bandolero has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Tacarante counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tacarante.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tacarante controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tacarante's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
More hug and hope from Tacarante.
Tacarante has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Tacarante dominated that second round.
That's time! Tacarante's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Tacarante throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandolero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#TD2#
Bandolero closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tacarante to the mat! Tacarante manages to get full guard.
Tacarante is adopting a defensive guard.
Tacarante utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tacarante is controlling Bandolero's posture.
Bandolero keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tacarante's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacarante working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bandolero.
Bandolero passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bandolero working away.#T1#
Tacarante gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bandolero lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tacarante tries to roll over but Bandolero keeps him under control.
Tacarante trying to control but Bandolero postures up.
Bandolero scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Saul Tacarante overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tacarante is looking to control Bandolero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tacarante avoid being mounted?
Tacarante wants to control but Bandolero passes into side. #T2#
Tacarante can't do much from the bottom here.
Tacarante is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bandolero is trying to get an arm triangle but Tacarante is defending well.
Bandolero trying to control the position but Tacarante is working away. #SUB2#
Bandolero is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tacarante knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Saul Tacarante is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Bandolero tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Tacarante regains half guard, as Bandolero was trying to land strikes.
Tacarante regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tacarante seems keen to control Bandolero's posture.
Bandolero trying to control but Tacarante is working from the bottom.
Tacarante looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tacarante is pulling down on Bandolero's head to control his posture.
Bandolero postures up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bandolero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bandolero scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bandolero tries to free his leg and advance position but Tacarante is retaining full guard.
Bandolero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tacarante has momentary wrist control but Bandolero slips an elbow through the middle.
Bandolero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Giacomo Bandolero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bandolero throws a big right hand that misses.
Bandolero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tacarante wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandolero lands a couple of decent looking shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giacomo Bandolero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tacarante 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:27

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

Event: Just some fights 42
Date: Aug 09, 2025

#R1#
Carrillo-Moreno displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barella.
Barella swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carrillo-Moreno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barella tries for a takedown but Carrillo-Moreno sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to counter with a clinch but Barella shakes him off and moves away.
Barella tries to clinch up.
As Barella backs off Carrillo-Moreno throws a huge counter combo but Barella manages to avoid it all.
Barella throws a right hand that Carrillo-Moreno ducks under and follows up with a left that Carrillo-Moreno also avoids with ease.
Barella checks the leg kick.
Carrillo-Moreno dodges the punch combination from Barella.
Barella throws a series of strikes that have Carrillo-Moreno backpedaling.
A punch combination from Barella misses.
Carrillo-Moreno walks into a jab.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Carrillo-Moreno.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barella is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Carrillo-Moreno looking to control but instead Barella has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T1##SUB#
Barella actively working from the bottom here.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to take a breather but Barella is having none of it.
Carrillo-Moreno is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Carrillo-Moreno is just content to waste time from the top position. Barella takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Barella seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Barella has his foot on Carrillo-Moreno's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carrillo-Moreno works his way back into a safe position though.
Barella wants to stand but Carrillo-Moreno is controlling the position.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control but Barella is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barella is trying to keep Carrillo-Moreno in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carrillo-Moreno stays in close to Barella's body and controls the position.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control but Barella is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Carrillo-Moreno postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barella is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Carrillo-Moreno, into his guard. #REVR##SUB#
Barella thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Barella in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barella scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barella trying to control but Carrillo-Moreno is working from the bottom.
Barella postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barella landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barella stands up over Carrillo-Moreno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barella trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrillo-Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Barella decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Carrillo-Moreno jabs Barella right on the nose. Barella blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Carrillo-Moreno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carrillo-Moreno fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barella stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barella misses with the combination.
Barella works over Carrillo-Moreno's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a double leg but Barella sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Barella drives through with a takedown into Carrillo-Moreno's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Carrillo-Moreno looks winded!
Carrillo-Moreno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barella is one step ahead there.
Barella lands a couple of elbows.
Barella with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barella lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Barella dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Barella misses with a few strikes there.
Barella misses with a wild combination.
Barella moves out of range as Carrillo-Moreno strikes.
Barella fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carrillo-Moreno avoids it really well and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Barella. Those never looked like landing.
Carrillo-Moreno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carrillo-Moreno.
Sloppy strikes from Carrillo-Moreno. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella misses with a low kick as Carrillo-Moreno jumps back.
Barella comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barella lands a nice shot to the body.
Barella scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Barella gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carrillo-Moreno is staying active underneath Barella, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carrillo-Moreno is breathing heavily.#T1#
Barella is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Carrillo-Moreno is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barella looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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. Barella connects with a nice short shot to Carrillo-Moreno's temple.
Barella 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.
Barella lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barella wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carrillo-Moreno keeps working. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno makes his way to full guard, as Barella worked for a kimura.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carrillo-Moreno is on top in guard. #REVB#
Barella is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carrillo-Moreno can do to turn this around?#T2#
Barella lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Barella postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barella postures up.
Barella wants to pass the guard but Carrillo-Moreno is keeping the position.
Barella works over Carrillo-Moreno with some ground and pound from guard.
Barella not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barella working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Carrillo-Moreno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barella pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carrillo-Moreno is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Barella gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Barella misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sonny Barella is winning the standup battle so far.
Barella scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barella throws a leg kick that misses.
Barella throws a right hand that Carrillo-Moreno ducks under and follows up with a left that Carrillo-Moreno also avoids with ease.
Barella goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Carrillo-Moreno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barella.
Barella tries to counter with a takedown but Carrillo-Moreno is quick to defend against it.
A combination from Barella does no damage.
Barella bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carrillo-Moreno's head.
Barella fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Barella shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Barella. #SUB#
Barella seems to be looking for submissions.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Barella is trying to work for a kimura but Carrillo-Moreno is defending well.
Nice strikes from Barella there.
Carrillo-Moreno 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.
Barella throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Barella dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a few strikes there.
Carrillo-Moreno goes for a double leg but Barella avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barella continues to drive forward.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barella.
Carrillo-Moreno is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barella off and has taken his back!
Barella manages to reverse the position and now he's in Carrillo-Moreno's guard. Nice work there by Barella. #SUB2#
Carrillo-Moreno has his foot on Barella's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barella works his way back into a safe position though.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control the position.
Barella lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to keep Barella in close.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barella makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Barella pushing down on Carrillo-Moreno's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control here. #SUB#
Barella is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Barella is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carrillo-Moreno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barella.
Carrillo-Moreno is staying active underneath Barella, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barella works his way into full mount!
Carrillo-Moreno takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barella scoring with strikes but Carrillo-Moreno is staying in there.
Carrillo-Moreno is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barella with shots to the head and body - Carrillo-Moreno looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#Carrillo-Moreno is rocked!
Barella cracks Carrillo-Moreno with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Carrillo-Moreno is still in real trouble! Can Barella finish him?
Barella looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Carrillo-Moreno covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonny Barella!
Sonny Barella opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Just Fight 16
Date: Aug 06, 2025

#R1#
Damato fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Piedbatulo avoids it really well and circles away.
And Piedbatulo tries to counter it with a takedown but Damato pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Piedbatulo misses with a kick to the body
and Damato counters with a right hand to the body.
Piedbatulo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Piedbatulo dodges the punch combination from Damato.
We've been hearing reports that Damato has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Damato cracks a nice hook into Piedbatulo's ribs.
Piedbatulo misses the shot to the body.
Damato appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1##CL#
Damato closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Piedbatulo wants to take the fight to the mat but Damato manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Piedbatulo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Damato gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Damato tries to pull guard but Piedbatulo won't allow it. #TD2#
Piedbatulo has hold of one of Damato's legs. Damato is fighting the takedown attempt but Piedbatulo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Piedbatulo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Piedbatulo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Damato is trying to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Piedbatulo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Damato is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Piedbatulo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Damato has escaped the position, nice work there.
Damato is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Piedbatulo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Damato knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Damato tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Piedbatulo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Damato looking for a sweep but Piedbatulo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Damato is trying desperately to improve position.
Piedbatulo trying to control but Damato is having none of it.
Damato is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Piedbatulo has taken his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Piedbatulo is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Damato with him. Damato is trying to defend but Piedbatulo has an arm under the chin now! Damato grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Azeno Piedbatulo!
Our winner, Azeno Piedbatulo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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