Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Brown vs Mumba
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Venegas fails with a takedown attempt.
Venegas shoots and misses
and Rurik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Venegas with a poor takedown
and Venegas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yaroslav Rurik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Venegas .
Venegas looks winded!
Venegas misses with a takedown attempt
and Rurik counters with a low kick, right behind Venegas 's knee.
Venegas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Venegas misses with a takedown attempt
and Rurik counters with a nice leg kick.
Venegas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#Venegas is rocked!
Rurik closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Venegas out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yaroslav Rurik!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2025

#R1#
Carrillo-Moreno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.#TD#
Carrillo-Moreno bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carrillo-Moreno has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Carrillo-Moreno working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carrillo-Moreno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to get an arm triangle but Davis is defending well.
Davis can't do much from the bottom here.
Carrillo-Moreno controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Davis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Davis holds on to Carrillo-Moreno's head and controls the position momentarily.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy.
Carrillo-Moreno working away.
Davis tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Carrillo-Moreno easily slips into full mount!
Carrillo-Moreno avoids the attempt from Davis to control.#SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Davis manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Davis is looking to regain half guard here but Carrillo-Moreno keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Davis is trying to control Carrillo-Moreno's posture but Carrillo-Moreno avoids it. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Davis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Davis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Davis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Davis controlling the position for now.
Davis is trying to get back to full guard.
Davis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Davis.
Davis pulls Carrillo-Moreno in close to his closed guard and prevents Carrillo-Moreno from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrillo-Moreno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Davis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carrillo-Moreno's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davis defends it easily.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Carrillo-Moreno.#SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Davis is continuing to stall.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Carrillo-Moreno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Davis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis wants it to stay on the feet.
Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a two punch combination.
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 Brendon Carrillo-Moreno will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Crunch! Davis slams his shin into Carrillo-Moreno's torso.
Carrillo-Moreno on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Davis looks to land a body kick but Carrillo-Moreno moved away.
Davis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carrillo-Moreno's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Davis flicks out a counter leg kick but Carrillo-Moreno steps away.
Carrillo-Moreno fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Davis scores with a sloppy right hand. Carrillo-Moreno should have avoided that one.
Davis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carrillo-Moreno. That did some damage!
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick there by Davis.
Davis lands a jab to Carrillo-Moreno's midsection.
Carrillo-Moreno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carrillo-Moreno ducks right into an uppercut from Davis.
Both fighters circling a little - Davis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That kick from Davis tenderised Carrillo-Moreno's leg. Carrillo-Moreno is trying to keep his angry face on.
Davis scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#Carrillo-Moreno is rocked!
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Davis clinches. #T1#
Davis slows down the pace here.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carrillo-Moreno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Davis digs a right hand underneath Carrillo-Moreno's ribcage. Carrillo-Moreno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Davis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carrillo-Moreno.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendon Carrillo-Moreno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Davis.
Davis digs a right hand into Carrillo-Moreno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carrillo-Moreno's gas tank.
Davis is pressed up against the cage. Carrillo-Moreno has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davis down to the mat. Davis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Carrillo-Moreno scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Davis manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Carrillo-Moreno crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Davis - the referee stops the clock and Carrillo-Moreno gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Davis. Carrillo-Moreno manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Davis.
Davis thuds his right hand into Carrillo-Moreno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Davis, as that shot connected.
Davis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carrillo-Moreno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carrillo-Moreno's hands.
Oh Carrillo-Moreno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davis with a nice calf kick.
Carrillo-Moreno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Davis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carrillo-Moreno seems to have got his legs back now.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Davis. Carrillo-Moreno shrugs it off though.
Carrillo-Moreno needs to keep his hands up - Davis had a free shot at his head there.
Carrillo-Moreno will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Davis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bryant Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carrillo-Moreno changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Carrillo-Moreno manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Davis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Davis fakes the leg kick and cracks Carrillo-Moreno in the body.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carrillo-Moreno's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Davis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Davis circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Carrillo-Moreno drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Davis follows Carrillo-Moreno to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryant Davis!
After the fight, Bryant Davis was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: NYF Fight Night 55
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Christ looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Christ is controlling the pace.
Simons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Christ.
Simons's coaches at London MMA Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Simons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Christ working Simons over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simons's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Christ is trying to control. Simons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Christ not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Christ is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Christ looks to land a strike but Simons avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Christ is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Christ looking to pass the guard.
Simons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christ.
Christ is in close to Simons's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Christ throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Christ chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Christ trying to control but Simons is working from the bottom.
Christ working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Christ with a flurry of punches that miss.
Christ working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simons's head.
Simons being controlled here, momentarily.
Christ forces his way into half guard.
Christ thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simons's head.
Christ with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Christ has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Christ performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Simons is looking to control Christ's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simons avoid being mounted?
Christ thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simons's head.
Simons is not content to let Christ control the position.#SUB2#
Christ is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simons doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Christ.
Simons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Christ is working for a submission of some sort.
Christ is looking to take a break and control but Simons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christ sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simons defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Christ dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Christ slips a straight right by Simons.
No luck for Christ with that takedown attempt.
Simons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Christ scores with a body shot.
Christ cracks Simons with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Christ lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Christ misses the shot to the body.
Christ scores with a sloppy right hand. Simons should have avoided that one.
Christ looks to land a left hand but Simons moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Christ closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Christ lands in his opponent's guard.
Christ content to stall in guard here.
Christ throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Christ wants to control from the top but Simons keeps moving.
Christ distracts Simons with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Christ wants to control from the top but Simons keeps moving.
Simons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christ.
Christ is in close to Simons's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Christ wants to control from the top but Simons keeps moving.
Christ throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Christ working some strikes from top position.
Christ working some strikes from top position.
Christ trying to control but Simons is working from the bottom.
Christ trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simons looking for a sweep. Not yet Simons, not yet.
Christ makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Christ trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Christ sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Christ lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Christ trying to control the position from guard on top but Simons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christ.
Simons keeping full guard, as Christ tries to pass.
Simons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christ landing some decent shots from guard.
Christ loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christ looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Christ is in close to Simons's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Christ keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simons's head.
Simons keeping moving, preventing Christ from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christ accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christ in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Christ trying to control but Simons is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christ.
Christ trying to control the position from guard on top but Simons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Christ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##TD2#
Christ gets the takedown into side control.
Christ working the ground and pound but Simons is defending the strikes.
Simons defending against the ground and pound.
Christ wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simons keeps working.
Christ lands a nice forearm strike.
Christ trying to control the action but Simons is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Christ seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ in side control, throwing shots but Simons defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Christ looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Christ controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Christ goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Simons has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Christ but great work by Simons.
Christ is trying to get back to half guard.
Christ is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jeff Christ has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Simons is thwarting Christ's attempts to control the position.
Christ makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Christ.
Christ manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simons manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Christ makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Christ trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Christ controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Christ trying to control but Simons is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Christ's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Christ engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Christ postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Christ controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simons seems keen to control Christ's posture.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Christ wants to control from the top but Simons keeps moving.
Christ postures up and lands a big shot to Simons's brow.
Christ looking to pass the guard.
Christ throws a big right hand that misses.
Simons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simons throws a big shot that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Christ closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Christ tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Christ has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Simons dodges the ground and pound from Christ.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Christ really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Christ fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Russ Simons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Christ catches Simons with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Simons looks to land a combination. Christ sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Christ has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simons is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Christ misses with a body shot.
Christ scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Christ thuds a left hand into Simons's body.
Christ lands a right hook to the body.
Christ fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simons avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Simons misses the target.#TD2#
Simons tries to sprawl but Christ drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Simons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Christ.
Christ not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Christ is keen to just control but Simons is a slippery customer.
Christ sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Christ not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Simons taking some punishment here, with Christ in his half guard.
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. Christ connects with a nice short shot to Simons's temple. #CUT2#It looks like Russ Simons has been cut.
Christ keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Christ thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simons's head.
Christ looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Simons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Christ.
Christ keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Christ lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Christ is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Christ wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simons keeps working. #T3#
Christ missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Simons is refusing to be controlled, as Christ sits in half guard.
Christ with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simons is refusing to be controlled, as Christ sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Christ shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Simons's guard.
Simons is looking to stand back up but Christ counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Simons. #REVR##SUB2#
Christ wants to work for an arm triangle but Simons is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4##SUB2#
Christ is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simons is just riding it out for now. Christ eventually gives up the hold.
Simons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Christ.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christ stalling.
Christ missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Christ dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Russ Simons's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Simons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christ.
Simons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christ.
An attempted straight right counter from Simons misses the target.#TD2#
Christ changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simons looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Christ tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Christ throws an elbow but Simons slips to the side and avoids it well.
Christ throws a strike aimed at the side of Simons's head but Simons avoids it well.
Christ remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Christ misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Simons is not content to let Christ control the position. #T1#
Christ working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Christ wants to control but Simons is keeping him busy.
Simons on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Christ is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simons is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Christ taking a breather here.
Christ lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Christ advances nicely into full mount.
Christ working Simons over with strikes here.
Christ looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #CUT2#Russ Simons's cut is getting worse.
Christ unloads with some shots from mount but Simons bucks and avoids them well.
Christ lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #CUT2#Russ Simons's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Christ lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Simons hang on?#CUT2#Jeez, Russ Simons's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jeff Christ!
Jeff Christ bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: NYF Fight Night 55
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1#
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuire misses with a combination
and Daws counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Zander McGuire has been cut.
Daws throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire tries to counter by clinching up but Daws breaks away and moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Daws counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Daws misses.
A quick step to the side and McGuire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire connects with a body shot that sends Daws 's belly button to the back.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Daws darts in and clinches McGuire up against the cage.
Daws is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGuire is keeping busy.
Stalling in the clinch from McGuire. #T1#
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGuire lands a right hand.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daws 's elbow.
I was talking to McGuire's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Daws misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Daws avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Daws prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Daws up against the cage.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGuire just leaning against Daws , taking a breather. #T2#
Daws works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Daws lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Daws controls his hands.
Daws struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Daws avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Daws .
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire pushes Daws back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Daws is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daws has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McGuire seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Daws can turn it around.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Daws avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a body punch. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daws .
A body shot lands from McGuire.
Daws blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire is stalling here.
Daws lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daws or not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGuire.
Daws misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Daws 's head.
McGuire lands a right hand.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daws 's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Daws struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands. #T4#
Daws blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Daws misses with some punches.
Daws doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire is working Daws over against the cage.
Daws misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Daws .
Daws tries to stall but McGuire uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Daws goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daws blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Daws uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daws can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
Daws prevents a body shot from McGuire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zander McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Daws throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice body shot. #KD#
McGuire sends Daws crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McGuire is motioning to the referee to let Daws up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Daws is rocked!
McGuire flashes Daws a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Daws 's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Daws crumples to the floor! He's out cold! McGuire punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zander McGuire!
An out of breath Zander McGuire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Orcarm throws a low kick, looking for Wick's leg but Wick calmly moves out of range.
Wick fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orcarm! But no joy.
Orcarm avoids the head kick by Wick. #TD2#
Orcarm looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Orcarm not doing much here.
Wick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Orcarm seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Wick is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Murfum Orcarm!
During a confident post fight interview, Murfum Orcarm thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Otami goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Carrillo-Moreno throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Otami tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Carrillo-Moreno is in Otami's guard.
Carrillo-Moreno slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Carrillo-Moreno sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Otami's guard.
Otami is trying to stand.
Carrillo-Moreno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Otami is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brendon Carrillo-Moreno!
After winning the bout, Brendon Carrillo-Moreno thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Steele goes for a double leg but Baxxter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baxxter continues to drive forward.
Baxxter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Baxxter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baxxter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steele tries to pull guard but Baxxter holds him up against the cage and eventually Steele drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Baxxter breaks the clinch.
Baxxter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baxxter.
Baxxter connects with a crisp jab.
Baxxter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steele on the side of the head.
Steele closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baxxter circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emiliano Steele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Baxxter.
Baxxter scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steele fails with the takedown
and Baxxter counters with a low kick, right behind Steele 's knee.
Steele is breathing heavily.#T1#
Steele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baxxter finds it's way round the side to connect with Steele's head.
Steele tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baxxter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baxxter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Steele misses with a takedown
and Baxxter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baxxter lands a nice shot to the body.
Baxxter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Steele takes a step back to recover.
Steele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baxxter lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Steele swings widly with a right hand
and Baxxter counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baxxter's waist but Baxxter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steele off to one side.
Baxxter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baxxter has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Baxxter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Baxxter as he connects with a hook.
Steele moves forwards but Baxxter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baxxter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steele gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baxxter counters with a nice uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Baxxter scores with a four punch combination!
Baxxter lands a jab to Steele's midsection.
Steele takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Steele on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Baxxter thuds his shin into the meat of Steele's side.
Steele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baxxter to score with a decent uppercut.
Baxxter punishes Steele's body with a nice straight punch.
Baxxter cracks Steele with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baxxter lands a nice looking body shot.
Steele walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steele walks into a left hand. #ROC2#Steele is rocked!
Baxxter drops Steele with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Steele! Baxxter dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Peter Baxxter!
Hans Peter Baxxter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Buckley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Buckley throws a series of punches but Voluspa moves out of range.
Buckley throws a hook but Voluspa blocks it.
Buckley misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Voluspa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Buckley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Voluspa is in Buckley's guard.
Voluspa distracts Buckley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT2#It looks like Shavkat Buckley has been cut.
Voluspa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Buckley is looking to stand up but Voluspa isn't so interested in that idea.
Buckley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Voluspa on the ground.
Voluspa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Buckley's guard.
Voluspa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#Buckley is rocked!
Voluspa lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Buckley! More strikes land and this one is all over! Voluspa jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nori Voluspa!
A relieved looking Nori Voluspa 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: TOF 182
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Ferreira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brunson on the side of the head.
Brunson takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Brunson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brunson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Ferreira throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ferreira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brunson looks for a takedown but Ferreira sprawls well.
Brunson is breathing heavily.
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!
Brunson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blonde Brunson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunson tries to move into range but Ferreira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Ferreira.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brunson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferreira, which made it look bad.
Brunson tries to move into range but Ferreira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brunson misses with a takedown attempt - Ferreira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ferreira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blonde Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferreira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Ferreira moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ferreira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferreira with a hook.
Brunson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#Brunson is rocked!
Romulo Ferreira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferreira lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Brunson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ferreira is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brunson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice jab there from Ferreira.
Ferreira is stalking Brunson. Brunson circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Ferreira, and it's lights out! Brunson really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Romulo Ferreira!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 16
Date: Dec 18, 2024

#R1#
Steele fails to land the takedown.
Steele with a poor takedown
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Savage closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Steele to the mat! Steele manages to get full guard.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steele might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steele 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#
Savage is looking to control Steele's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savage avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage wants to control but Steele passes into side.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Steele throws an elbow but Savage slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Savage is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Steele off and has taken his back!
Savage has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Steele's body. #SUB2#
Savage working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Steele showing good submission defense here.
Savage struggling to keep hold of the position.
Steele rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Steele wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
Savage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Savage is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steele doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Savage.
Steele wants to get back to full guard.
Savage is trying to control the action in half guard but Steele is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savage slows the pace down in half guard.
Savage prevents Steele from improving his position.
Savage trying to control the action but Steele is working from the bottom.
Savage trying to pass the guard but Steele defending well. #T3#
Savage is controlling the pace.
Savage frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Steele holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Savage tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #SUB2#
Savage jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Steele manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Savage trying to control the position but Steele is working away.
Steele keeps Savage under control for a moment.#T4#
Savage trying to control the action but Steele is working from the bottom.
Savage tries to move into full mount but can't pass Steele's legs.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Steele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steele tries to buck Savage off but Savage is having none of it.
Savage moves into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steele is controlling an arm, preventing Savage from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Steele really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Savage dominated that round.
That's time! Steele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Steele closes this distance looking for a takedown but Savage circles away.
Steele shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Savage counters with a stiff right hand.
Savage lands a body shot.
Steele leaves Savage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Steele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Savage shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Savage showed some decent athleticism there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Savage in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steele wants to control but Savage is keeping busy.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Steele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Steele wants to control but Savage is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steele blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savage.
Savage passes the guard and advances to mount!
Savage tries to control but Steele wriggling away. #SUB2#
Savage with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Savage fails to advance to Steele's back. #T2#
Steele wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Savage.
Savage looking to control but Steele is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steele holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Savage tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Savage looking to control but Steele is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steele is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Steele slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Savage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steele trying to control but Savage postures up.
Savage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steele gets full guard.
Savage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savage slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Savage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savage sitting in guard here, content to control.
Todd Savage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savage works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Savage perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Steele scores with a few weak punches.
Still in half guard, Savage seems content to control.
Savage wants to pass the guard but Steele is defending well.
Savage wants to take a breather but Steele is having none of it. #SUB2#
Savage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Savage is trying to control. Steele wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savage tries to pass to full mount but Steele defends it.
Steele trying to hold on to Savage's head to control him but Savage postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Savage drives through with a takedown into Steele's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Savage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Savage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice body punch from Savage.
No luck for Savage with that takedown attempt.
Steele attempts a counter takedown but Savage avoids it well and moves away.
Savage shoots in looking for a takedown. Steele tries to sprawl out of it but Savage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steele manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Steele closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Savage keeping control of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Savage manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Savage looking for a sweep. Not yet Savage, not yet.
Savage can't keep his opponent in guard - Steele advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Savage is trying to get back to full guard.
Savage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steele's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steele's back!
Steele just trying to survive but Savage is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Steele rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Savage is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steele has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Savage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savage is trying to control the action in half guard but Steele is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steele gets full guard.
Savage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steele wants to sweep but no luck.
Steele seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Savage trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Savage looking to pass the guard.
Steele pulls Savage in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Savage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steele keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Savage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Emiliano Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Steele gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Savage to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Savage slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Savage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Steele is not content to let Savage control the position.
Savage working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Steele tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steele manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Savage 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.
Savage controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Todd Savage.
Well Savage has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Savage!
Todd Savage bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: NYF Fight Night 51
Date: Dec 11, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Daws has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daws 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right hook to the body lands for Daws .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daws creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Franklin tries to pull guard but Daws won't allow it.
Franklin is trying to pull guard but Daws has him pressed against the cage.
Daws has Franklin pushed against the cage.
Franklin jumps guard but Daws stands there with Franklin around his waist. Franklin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alonso Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Franklin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Franklin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Franklin has his foot on Daws 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daws works his way back into a safe position though.
Franklin keeping full guard, as Daws tries to pass. #SUB#
Franklin is looking for a triangle but Daws pushes his legs off easily. #T1##SUB#
Franklin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Franklin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daws doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daws manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Daws must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Franklin is looking for a triangle but Daws pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Franklin pushes a forearm under Daws 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Daws is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alonso Franklin!
A very excited looking Alonso Franklin 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: NYF 94: Zigaro vs Holton
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Crusher takes one to the side of the head.
Kiely misses with a jab to the body #TD#
so Crusher counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kiely is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kiely is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Kiely has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Crusher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crusher lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher won't allow Kiely to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kiely throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crusher lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Crusher stopping the sweep attempt from Kiely.
Kiely is trying to control the position but Crusher postures up.
Kiely looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crusher is one step ahead there.
Crusher being controlled here momentarily.
Kiely bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crusher 's guard. #REVB#
Kiely slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crusher keeping moving, preventing Kiely from controlling successfully. #T2#
Crusher looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kiely puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kiely seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kiely wants to free his trapped foot but Crusher is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kiely is trying to work for a kimura but Crusher is defending well.
Crusher is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Kiely wants to free his trapped foot but Crusher is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crusher trying to hold on to Kiely's head to control him but Kiely postures up.
Kiely wants to control but Crusher is keeping him busy.
Kiely wants to free his trapped foot but Crusher is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kiely throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kiely lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kiely misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Crusher counters with a shoot takedown. Kiely fights it but they end up in guard.
Crusher stopping the sweep attempt from Kiely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crusher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiely swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kiely holds on and takes a little breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jack Crusher will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kiely throws a body shot but no joy.
Crusher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kiely misses with an uppercut
and Crusher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crusher moves away.
Crusher feinted with a counter takedown.
Kiely throws an off balance right hand
and Crusher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Crusher moves forwards but Kiely connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kiely scores with a hook to the body. Crusher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kiely tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crusher was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiely.
Crusher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Kiely throws a big shot that misses.
Crusher has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kiely throws a hook to the side of Crusher 's head but Crusher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Kiely tries to get set, Crusher tries to push him back and clinch up but Kiely manages to avoid the attempt.
Kiely throws an overhand right that lands on Crusher 's shoulder, as Crusher tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Crusher .
Crusher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kiely throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Crusher counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kiely!
Kiely is looking to reverse the position.
Crusher working the ground and pound.
Crusher trying to control the action but Kiely is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kiely is looking to reverse the position.
Crusher working the ground and pound.
A control attempt from Kiely but he's now mounted!
Kiely is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jack Crusher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crusher is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kiely is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Crusher will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kiely throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy left from Kiely finds it's target.
Kiely misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crusher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Crusher slips a jab from Kiely.
Crusher tries to counter with a takedown but Kiely is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Kiely thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crusher is looking to counter the offense by Kiely and move into the clinch.
Kiely thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crusher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kiely looks to score with a jab to the body but Crusher is just out of range.
Crusher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kiely falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Crusher counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Kiely wants to control but Crusher is keeping busy.
Kiely tries to get to full guard but Crusher has control of the leg.
Kiely is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crusher 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crusher 's back!
Kiely doesn't have the hooks in and Crusher manages to turn into his guard.
Kiely looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crusher is one step ahead there.
Crusher looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Crusher stopping the sweep attempt from Kiely.
Crusher is in close to Kiely's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crusher trying to control but Kiely is working from the bottom.
Kiely is adopting a defensive guard.
Kiely 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##T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Crusher manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Crusher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kiely can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Crusher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kiely sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiely trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harrison Kiely has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Kiely drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Crusher dives on top into guard.#REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Crusher .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crusher , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jack Crusher !
Harrison Kiely was interviewed post fight and said 'Fix'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1##TD#
Master gets caught flat footed, as Carrillo-Moreno shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Master wants to get back to his feet but Carrillo-Moreno is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Carrillo-Moreno controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carrillo-Moreno jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Master wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Carrillo-Moreno's hips, looking to push off. But Carrillo-Moreno grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Master screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Brendon Carrillo-Moreno!
A victorious Brendon Carrillo-Moreno thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C366: Jiang vs Khabib II
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1##CL#
Orcarm gets tackled into the cage by Tama. Tama maintains the clinch.
Orcarm cracks Tama with a nice body shot.#TD2#
Orcarm pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Orcarm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tama passes Orcarm's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tama trying to control from Orcarm's half guard. Orcarm has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tama trying to control the position from guard on top but Orcarm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orcarm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tama has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orcarm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tama slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Tama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Orcarm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Orcarm works his way to full guard. Good work.
Orcarm looking for a sweep. Not yet Orcarm, not yet.
Tama working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Orcarm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tama stays in close to Orcarm's body and controls the position.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Orcarm has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orcarm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tama wants to control from the top but Orcarm keeps moving. #T2#
Tama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orcarm is keeping the position for now.
Tama throwing strikes from guard but Orcarm blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tama looking to sit in guard and control but Orcarm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tama 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.
Tama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Orcarm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orcarm keeping moving, preventing Tama from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Orcarm working for submissions but it's allowed Tama to get to half guard.
Tama is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Orcarm wants to get back to full guard.
Tama working over Orcarm with some ground and pound. Orcarm looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tama working Orcarm over with strikes.
Orcarm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tama connects with a couple of short punches.
Tama trying to control but Orcarm is working from the bottom.
Tama makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Tama trying to control but Orcarm is working from the bottom.
Orcarm throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Tama trying to control the position from guard on top but Orcarm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tama with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Orcarm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tama is one step ahead there.
Tama scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tama throws a strike but Orcarm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikora Tama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Orcarm looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nikora Tama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tama connects with a jab.
Orcarm shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murfum Orcarm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Tama fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Orcarm to the ground. Tama is now in Orcarm's guard.
Orcarm keeping moving, preventing Tama from controlling successfully.
Orcarm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orcarm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orcarm is one step ahead there.
Orcarm trying to control the position from guard on top but Tama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orcarm stopping the sweep attempt from Tama.
Orcarm trying to control the position from guard on top but Tama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orcarm is one step ahead there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Orcarm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Orcarm has managed to get both his arms back between Tama's legs - danger averted.
Tama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tama is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orcarm swivels and escapes.
Orcarm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tama's waist but Tama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Orcarm off to one side.
Nikora Tama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murfum Orcarm.
Orcarm tries to clinch #TD#
and Tama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Orcarm's guard.
Tama looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Orcarm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Orcarm keeping moving, preventing Tama from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orcarm keeping full guard, as Tama tries to pass.
Orcarm looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tama puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tama wants to take a breather but Orcarm is having none of it.
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. Tama connects with a nice short shot to Orcarm's temple.
Orcarm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tama.
Tama scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Orcarm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tama is working away from the top position though.
Tama wants to pass the guard but Orcarm is defending well. #T4#
Orcarm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Orcarm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Tama seems to be working for a kimura but Orcarm defends the submission attempt.
Tama sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Orcarm is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orcarm keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikora Tama dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Tama closes the distance and pushes Orcarm back into the cage.#TD#
Orcarm is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tama is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Orcarm to the mat. Orcarm regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Tama scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tama's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tama is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tama working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tama trying to control but Orcarm is working from the bottom.
Tama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama passes Orcarm's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tama takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Orcarm trying to control from the bottom.
Nikora Tama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Tama trying to control the action but Orcarm is working from the bottom.
Orcarm is trying to control but Tama manages to pass to mount!
Tama wants to control the action but instead Orcarm gets a body lock and reverses into Tama's guard! Nice work! #SUB2#
Orcarm drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tama manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Orcarm has Tama in his guard.#REVR#
Orcarm is trying to control the position but Tama postures up.
Tama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tama trying to control but Orcarm is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Orcarm is looking for a triangle but Tama pushes his legs off easily.
Tama looking to sit in guard and control but Orcarm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tama throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tama is on top in guard. #REVR#
Tama wants to control from the top but Orcarm keeps moving.
Tama looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Tama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Orcarm's guard.
Orcarm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tama looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Orcarm wants to get back to full guard.
Tama 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.
Tama lands strikes from half guard.
Tama uses his free foot to push down on Orcarm's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Orcarm.
Tama prevents Orcarm from getting the reversal.
Tama fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tama with shots to the head and body - Orcarm looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tama tries to control but Orcarm wriggling away. #T4#
Orcarm is bucking up trying to escape but Tama cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The referee warns Orcarm that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orcarm working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Tama is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Orcarm to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Orcarm shrugs it off.
Orcarm is desperately trying to improve his position but Tama has a good base and remains in mount.
Tama looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tama dominating with strikes here.
Murfum Orcarm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikora Tama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tama landing punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikora Tama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tama 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikora Tama!

Event: SYN 1116 Cruz vs. Ocampo II
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Carrillo-Moreno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot by Rocket.#CL2#
Carrillo-Moreno tries to keep at a distance but Rocket has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carrillo-Moreno blocks an uppercut.
Carrillo-Moreno is working for takedown but Rocket is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rocket working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Rocket has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Carrillo-Moreno clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Rocket looking for the choke but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Rocket working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Carrillo-Moreno right now. #SUB2#
Rocket is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T1#
Rocket is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Carrillo-Moreno preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rocket. #SUB2#
Rocket is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
A lull in the action here.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Rocket looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Carrillo-Moreno showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Carrillo-Moreno is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rocket gets his way! #T2#
You can see the frustration on Carrillo-Moreno's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rocket controlling the position well here. Carrillo-Moreno rolled but Rocket kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Carrillo-Moreno showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Rocket looking for the RNC.
Our spies down at at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter inform us that Rocket has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Carrillo-Moreno fending off the submission attempt from Rocket. #T3##SUB2#
Rocket is looking for the choke from the back position but Carrillo-Moreno is controlling his hands well.
Carrillo-Moreno is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Rocket go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB2#
Rocket is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Carrillo-Moreno knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Carrillo-Moreno for a finish.
Rocket doesn't have the hooks in and Carrillo-Moreno manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Rocket 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.
Rocket controls Carrillo-Moreno momentarily but Carrillo-Moreno frees himself.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Rocket escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carrillo-Moreno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rocket is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carrillo-Moreno sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocket wants to sweep here but Carrillo-Moreno controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carrillo-Moreno jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pocket Rocket 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 swing and a miss from Rocket.
Rocket tries to clinch but Carrillo-Moreno is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rocket.
Rocket fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rocket digs a good body shot into Carrillo-Moreno's ribs.
Carrillo-Moreno looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Carrillo-Moreno gets a takedown into half guard.
Rocket is looking for a sweep. Carrillo-Moreno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocket manages to get to full guard.
Rocket is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Rocket wants to sweep but no luck.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocket is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocket looking for a sweep. Not yet Rocket, not yet.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrillo-Moreno slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rocket looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carrillo-Moreno is one step ahead there.
Carrillo-Moreno stays in close to Rocket's body and controls the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rocket can't keep his opponent in guard - Carrillo-Moreno advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control from half guard but Rocket is working away. #SUB2#
Rocket looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Rocket looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Rocket is trying to get back to full guard.
Rocket trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Carrillo-Moreno gets caught flat footed, as Rocket shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rocket is stalling in the full guard.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to control the position but Rocket postures up. #SUB2#
Rocket 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.
Carrillo-Moreno keeping moving, preventing Rocket from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rocket passes into side control.
Rocket tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Carrillo-Moreno is not content to let Rocket control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carrillo-Moreno sneaks back into half guard.
Rocket is looking to take a break and control but Carrillo-Moreno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pocket Rocket will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rocket will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carrillo-Moreno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to land a front kick but Rocket steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rocket! But no joy.
Carrillo-Moreno scores with a one two! Rocket had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rocket.
Rocket has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Carrillo-Moreno bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to control from the top but Rocket keeps moving.
Pocket Rocket has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Rocket is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rocket takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rocket is trying to keep Carrillo-Moreno in close. #T1#
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control but Rocket is working from the bottom.
Carrillo-Moreno won't allow Rocket to sweep him here.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control but Rocket is working from the bottom.
Rocket not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rocket wants to sweep but no luck.
Rocket keeping moving, preventing Carrillo-Moreno from controlling successfully.
Rocket being controlled here, momentarily.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carrillo-Moreno stopping the sweep attempt from Rocket.#SUB2#
Rocket working for a triangle but Carrillo-Moreno defends it easily.
Rocket keeping moving, preventing Carrillo-Moreno from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rocket looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to control from the top but Rocket keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good exchange - Carrillo-Moreno coming out on top.#T3#
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rocket misses with a two punch combination.
Rocket tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Carrillo-Moreno counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rocket keeping moving, preventing Carrillo-Moreno from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rocket is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carrillo-Moreno is aware though and is defending well.
Rocket has momentary wrist control but Carrillo-Moreno slips an elbow through the middle.
Rocket looking for a sweep. Not yet Rocket, not yet.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to control from the top but Rocket keeps moving.
Pocket Rocket is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Rocket wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rocket is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rocket trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrillo-Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rocket preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carrillo-Moreno throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Carrillo-Moreno can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rocket controls the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brendon Carrillo-Moreno.
Well Rocket has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Buddha
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Savette scores with a nice right hand.
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Savette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Savette manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Savette thuds his right hand into Man's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Savette with a nice calf kick.
Man tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Savette scores with a nice strike.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savette.
Man tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Savette connects with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Savette to score with a decent uppercut.
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Savette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savette cracks Man with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#Man is rocked!#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savette, as that shot connected.
Oh Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savette with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Savette misses with a low kick.
Man seems to have got his legs back now.
Man takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Savette turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Savette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Man attempts a counter takedown but Savette avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Man scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Man working the ground and pound but Savette is defending the strikes. #SU#
Man decides to stand back up.
Man shoots in for a double leg but Savette sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Man gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man takes one to the chin there.
Man shoots in for a double leg but Savette sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Man shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Savette as he jumps to the side.
Savette has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Savette scores with a crisp jab that stopped Man in his tracks.
Savette pounces like a tiger and cracks Man with a vicious hook! Man is down but not out! Savette follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jean Paul Savette!
Jean Paul Savette took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SYN 1115 Bollomard vs Crispian
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Pizziconi.
Metharom slaps away a takedown attempt from Pizziconi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown but Metharom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pizziconi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pizziconi is looking to clinch but Metharom is avoiding it.
Metharom is looking to counter punch.
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Metharom blocks a head kick by Pizziconi.
Metharom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Metharom misses the jab.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Pizziconi moves out of range easily.
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pizziconi has Metharom up against the cage in a clinch.
Metharom gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pizziconi.
Somporn Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi prevents Metharom from breaking the clinch.#T1##BC#
Metharom manages to break the clinch.
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown. Metharom tries to sprawl out of it but Pizziconi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Metharom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Pizziconi backs away, Metharom returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Metharom has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Metharom throws a leg kick but Pizziconi checks it.
Pizziconi throws the left hand but Metharom avoids the punch easily.
Pizziconi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Metharom throws a head kick but Pizziconi moves out of range.
Pizziconi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Metharom walks into a jab.
Somporn Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metharom leaves Pizziconi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Pizziconi has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Metharom is trying to break free.
Metharom is trying to break the clinch but Pizziconi is controlling him.#TD2#
Pizziconi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Metharom is trying to keep an underhook but Pizziconi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom wants to get back to full guard.
Metharom has his hands clasped together around Pizziconi's back. He's all about the action.
Metharom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pizziconi wants to pass the guard but Metharom is keeping the position.
Metharom pulls Pizziconi in close to prevent any damage.
Pizziconi working some strikes from top position.
Pizziconi won't allow Metharom to sweep him here.
Pizziconi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Metharom trying to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Pizziconi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Metharom controlling the position.
Pizziconi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pizziconi preventing the sweep.
Metharom seems keen to control Pizziconi's posture.
Metharom working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metharom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pizziconi is one step ahead there.
Pizziconi stops Metharom from standing up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pizziconi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Metharom is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pizziconi dives in for a single leg takedown but Metharom sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pizziconi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
Pizziconi goes for a double leg but Metharom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Metharom continues to drive forward.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Metharom defends it nicely.
Metharom throwing a counter right hand but Pizziconi manages to avoid it.
Pizziconi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Metharom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Metharom looks to land a left hand but Pizziconi moved out of range nicely.
Metharom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Metharom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pizziconi shoots in for a double leg but Metharom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Metharom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Metharom swats away the attempt to clinch by Pizziconi.
Metharom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Somporn Metharom dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Metharom connects with a crisp jab.
Metharom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pizziconi avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Metharom defends it nicely.
Metharom thumps Pizziconi with a low kick.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Pizziconi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metharom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pizziconi can do to turn this around?
Pizziconi darts in looking for a takedown but Metharom gets double underhooks and turns Pizziconi into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Metharom but Metharom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Somporn Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Metharom connects with the punch.#TD2#
Pizziconi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Metharom sprawls well initially but Pizziconi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Metharom pushes Pizziconi off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Metharom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pizziconi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Metharom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Metharom throws a solid leg kick but Pizziconi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Metharom.
Somporn Metharom is winning the standup battle so far.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Pizziconi's head but Pizziconi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Pizziconi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Pizziconi's head but Pizziconi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pizziconi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Metharom's corner calls for a 1-2. Metharom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Metharom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pizziconi. That did some damage!
Pizziconi doesn't manage to clinch there - Metharom circles away.
Pizziconi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pizziconi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Metharom cracks Pizziconi with an open hand slap.
Good exchange - Metharom coming out on top.
Metharom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pizziconi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Metharom throws a hook but Pizziconi avoids it easily.
Metharom swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Pizziconi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pizziconi is looking to take a break and control but Metharom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Somporn Metharom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Metharom being controlled for a moment.
Metharom struggling a bit here.
Metharom tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Metharom is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pizziconi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Metharom tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Pizziconi easily slips into full mount!
Pizziconi scoring with strikes but Metharom is staying in there.
Metharom taking shots to the head.
Metharom wants to hold on but Pizziconi pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metharom is looking to get to half guard.
Metharom wants to control but Pizziconi is having none of it.
The referee warns Metharom that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pizziconi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Metharom is looking to escape.
Pizziconi content just to control the position here. #T4#
Pizziconi avoids the attempt from Metharom to control.
Metharom is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pizziconi landing strikes from the mount and Metharom is in trouble!
Metharom's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Metharom holds on to Pizziconi around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Metharom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Metharom is bucking up trying to escape but Pizziconi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#CUT2#It looks like Somporn Metharom has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom really wants to buck Pizziconi off and get back to his feet.
Pizziconi working the ground and pound effectively.
Pizziconi won't let Metharom get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Pizziconi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Metharom is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Somporn Metharom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Somporn Metharom's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Metharom misses with a hook.
Pizziconi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Metharom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Metharom slaps away a takedown attempt from Pizziconi, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Pizziconi instigates a clinch.
Metharom prevents the takedown attempt.
Metharom working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Pizziconi successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom advances position into side control!
Metharom advances nicely into full mount.
Metharom tries to control but Pizziconi wriggling away.
Pizziconi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Metharom controlling his opponent.
Metharom has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU#
Metharom get's back to his feet.#CL2#
Pizziconi clinches up with Metharom and pushes him back against the cage.
Metharom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pizziconi has Metharom pressed against the cage, preventing Metharom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Metharom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pizziconi blocks a low kick nicely.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pizziconi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Metharom.
Pizziconi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Pizziconi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Metharom sprawls well. Metharom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet.
Somporn Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Nice takedown defense from Metharom. No joy for Pizziconi on that attempt.
Metharom throwing a counter right hand but Pizziconi manages to avoid it.
Metharom lands a jab to Pizziconi's midsection.
Pizziconi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Pizziconi.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Pizziconi's head but Pizziconi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Metharom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Pizziconi.
Metharom throws a jab but it's blocked by Pizziconi. #T3#
Pizziconi tries to close the distance and clinch but Metharom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Metharom punishes Pizziconi's body with a nice straight punch.
Metharom swats away the attempt to clinch by Pizziconi.
Pizziconi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Metharom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pizziconi works the jab nicely.
A good leg kick by Metharom.
Pizziconi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pizziconi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Metharom counters with an outside leg kick.
Metharom lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pizziconi will feel that in the morning.
Pizziconi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pizziconi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pizziconi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Metharom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Metharom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pizziconi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pizziconi 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Osmany Pizziconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Metharom throws a series of punches but Pizziconi avoids them all with ease.
Metharom looks to land a left hand but Pizziconi moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Pizziconi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Somporn Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
Metharom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pizziconi.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pizziconi checks a leg kick.
Pizziconi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Pizziconi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Metharom pushes Pizziconi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pizziconi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Metharom is trying to control Pizziconi's posture but Pizziconi avoids it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Metharom is trying to get back to half guard.
Somporn Metharom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pizziconi working the ground and pound from side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Somporn Metharom!

Event: TOF 174
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Brunson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brunson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keys scores with a head kick. Brunson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Keys slaps away a takedown attempt from Brunson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Keys is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brunson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brunson.
Brunson shoots in for a double leg but Keys sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Keys wants to counter with a clinch but Brunson pushes him away.
Brunson shoots in looking for a takedown. Keys tries to sprawl out of it but Brunson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keys manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blonde Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick from Keys, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL#
Brunson has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Brunson decides to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keys content to stall in guard here.
Brunson trying to keep a closed guard but Keys is proving a slippery customer.
Keys really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brunson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Keys wanted to stand there but Brunson had control of the position.
Keys trying to control the position from guard on top but Brunson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brunson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Keys's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keys controls Brunson momentarily but Brunson frees himself.
Keys is pulling down on Brunson's head to control his posture. #SU#
Brunson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Brunson ducks under a wild hook from Keys.
Brunson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keys manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brunson closes the distance and clinches up with Keys, looking for a takedown. Brunson pushes Keys against the cage but Keys circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Keys throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brunson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Brunson looking to score a takedown here. Keys is defending well but Brunson drives through and ends up in Keys's guard.
Brunson is standing up over Keys. Keys looks to escape but Brunson dives into side control. #REVB#
Brunson throwing strikes but Keys manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keys tries to stand but Brunson is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on Brunson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brunson gets back to half guard.
Keys looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Brunson is trying to get back to full guard.
Keys seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brunson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brunson is looking for a sweep. Keys is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keys content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Brunson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keys wants to stand but Brunson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Brunson is staying active underneath Keys, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Brunson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keys pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brunson wants to get back to full guard.
Brunson trying to hold on to Keys's head to control him but Keys postures up.
Keys takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Keys seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brunson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Keys is looking to advance position but Brunson won't allow it.
Keys is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brunson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keys sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brunson somewhat.
Keys throws a big counter head kick but Brunson avoids it with no problem.#T5#
Brunson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Keys scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Keys gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Keys.
Brunson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Keys is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brunson tries to score a body lock takedown but Keys shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brunson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brunson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Keys after a bit of a struggle.
A hook to the body from Keys.
Keys tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brunson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brunson is breathing heavily.
Keys misses with a punch to the body. #T6#
Brunson looking for a takedown.
Brunson tries to work over Keys's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keys creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brunson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Keys gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Keys lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keys prevents the takedown attempt.
Keys with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Keys leaning against his opponent.
Brunson has Keys pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keys manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Keys gets underhooks to prevent Brunson's takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Keys stalls. #T7#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keys.
Keys lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Keys prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brunson wants to take the fight to the mat but Keys manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brunson tries to score a body lock takedown but Keys shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Keys working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Keys.
Keys pressing his opponent against the cage.
Keys leaning his opponent against the cage.
Keys slows down the pace here. #T8#
Keys stops a takedown attempt from Brunson.
Keys scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Keys lands a body shot in the clinch.
Keys lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Keys lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Keys lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brunson backwards.
Keys creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brunson's defenses.
Keys is pushing Brunson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Keys working Brunson over with knees to the body.
Brunson prevents a body shot from Keys.
Keys working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Keys is fighting off a takedown attempt but Brunson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Keys to the mat. Keys regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T9#
Brunson passes into half guard.
Brunson working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Brunson is trying to work for a kimura but Keys is defending well.
Brunson wants to take a breather but Keys is having none of it.
Brunson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Keys's thigh. Keys counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Keys has control of Brunson's left arm, preventing Brunson from doing any damage.
Brunson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keys swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Keys dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Brunson is looking to clinch.
Blonde Brunson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunson closes the distance but Keys moves to the side
and Brunson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keys tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brunson fails to land the takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keys.
A combination from Brunson does no damage.
Brunson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keys manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keys stuns Brunson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brunson tries to clinch there but Keys circles away.
Brunson throws a sloppy head kick and Keys moves out of range easily.
Brunson with a poor takedown
and Brunson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keys looks to land a combination but Brunson avoids it well.
Brunson is looking to counter the offense by Keys and move into the clinch.
Isaac Keys is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Brunson shoots and misses
and Keys counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blonde Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunson fails with the takedown
and Keys counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brunson thinking. #CL2#
Keys moves into the clinch.
Keys with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Keys lands a knee to the head.
Brunson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Keys scores with a shoulder strike.
Brunson goes for a takedown attempt but Keys pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brunson walks into a straight right hand from Keys.#ROC2#Brunson is rocked!
Brunson misses with a takedown
and Keys counters with a big right hand! Oh Brunson is in trouble here! Keys follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaac Keys!
Isaac Keys bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 128
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Steele shoots for a double leg takedown but Bush sprawls well. He's pushed Steele's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bush darts in looking for a takedown but Steele gets double underhooks and turns Bush into the cage.
Steele doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Bush counters by moving into the clinch.
Bush drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steele gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Steele has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bush uses from the top position.
Bush trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Bush scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bush wants to stand but Steele has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Steele controls Bush momentarily but Bush frees himself. #T1#
Bush trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Bush is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steele 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#
Steele is keen to just control but Bush is a slippery customer.
Bush wants to get back to his feet.
Bush gets back to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Bush working for a triangle but Steele defends it easily. #SUB#
Steele postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bush is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Steele, into his guard. #REVB#
Steele seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Steele is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bush is aware though and is defending well.
Steele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bush working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Bush controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Steele trying to control the position.
Bush scoring with some ground and pound.
Bush wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
Bush might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steele haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Bush drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bush jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bush trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bush landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Steele escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bush gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bush keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steele's head.
Bush trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Bush is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bush has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steele trying to keep a closed guard but Bush is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Bush avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Bush dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Steele gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Bush counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Bush is looking for a kimura here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bush lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Bush is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bush tries to pass to full mount but Steele defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Bush connects with a nice short shot to Steele's temple.
Bush is trying to control the action in half guard but Steele is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Bush working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Bush has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Steele defend it? Bush steps over the head and cranks it - Steele is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bush!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyle Bush!

Event: NYF Fight Night 48
Date: Nov 20, 2024

#R1#
Reilly throws a good cross that connects. #TD#
Reilly gets the takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Reilly.#SUB#
Reilly has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Daws is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Reilly yanks on the arm and Daws is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Reilly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gregor Reilly!
Gregor Reilly very nearly forgot to thank Bloodbath MMA Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SMASH: Veainu vs Denver
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
Hunna connects with a body shot.
Venegas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunna swivels and escapes.
Venegas fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunna connects with a good right hand that stumbles Venegas . Venegas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Frankie Venegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venegas misses with a takedown
and Venegas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Venegas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venegas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunna swivels and escapes.
Venegas fails with the takedown
and Hunna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Venegas is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Hunna.
Hunna with a jab.#ROC2#Venegas is rocked!
Venegas is holding his hands too far apart here. Hunna throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Venegas is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pho Hunna!
Pho Hunna thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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