Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2024

#R1##CL#
Bukovsky forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Bukovsky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bukovsky tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Bukovsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Bukovsky pulls guard.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bukovsky is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bukovsky looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bukovsky's head.
Johnson content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Bukovsky looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Bukovsky's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Bukovsky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Bukovsky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Bukovsky keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bukovsky looking for a sweep. Not yet Bukovsky, not yet.
Bukovsky wants to control the position but Johnson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Bukovsky won't allow it.
Johnson winds up and cracks Bukovsky with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bukovsky wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Johnson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Johnson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bukovsky is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bukovsky sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bukovsky is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Johnson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bukovsky has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Johnson is looking to defend but Bukovsky has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Johnson! Bukovsky pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Johnson taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robert Bukovsky!
A very excited looking Robert Bukovsky rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: MMA Hype -13-
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Xavier tries to clinch but Wick is having none of it.
Wick tries to counter with a takedown but Xavier is quick to defend against it.
Wick moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Xavier fails with a takedown attempt.
Xavier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wick pinned against the cage. Wick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Xavier moves into the clinch.
Xavier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wick to keep the fight standing.
Django Wick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiberium Xavier.#BC#
Wick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Wick.
Wick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xavier shoots in for a double leg but Wick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab lands there for Wick.#T1#
Xavier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xavier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Wick gets tackled into the cage by Xavier. Xavier maintains the clinch.
Xavier fails to pull guard.
Xavier jumps guard but Wick stands there with Xavier around his waist. Xavier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Wick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xavier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Wick moves into the clinch.#BC#
Wick breaks the clinch. #TD#
Wick scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Xavier is looking to reverse the position.
Xavier is still trying to improve position.
Wick creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Xavier sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
Wick tries to stand but Xavier is controlling his head.
Wick trying to control the action but Xavier is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xavier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Xavier gets back to full guard. #T3#
Wick trying to control but Xavier is working from the bottom.
Xavier looking for a sweep. Not yet Xavier, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Xavier looks for a takedown but Wick sprawls well.
Xavier dives in and grabs Wick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wick pushes down on Xavier's head and hops out.
Wick throws a leg kick which misses Xavier's front leg but catches the back leg as Xavier tries to avoid it. #CL#
Wick darts in and clinches Xavier up against the cage.
Wick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Wick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD#
Wick closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Xavier did well to prevent Wick getting side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wick in particular looking to stall.
Xavier misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wick blocks the strikes from Xavier.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Django Wick dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Xavier clinches up against the cage.
Xavier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wick is trying to maintain a safe position but Xavier gets an underhook and turns Wick into the cage.#TD2#
Xavier drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wick looking to pass the guard.
Xavier will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wick wants to control from the top but Xavier keeps moving.
Wick won't allow Xavier to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Django Wick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Xavier trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Xavier lands some strikes from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wick trying to control but Xavier is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Django Wick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Xavier clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Xavier successfully pulls guard.
Wick being controlled here momentarily.
Wick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Xavier on the ground.
Xavier keeping moving, preventing Wick from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Xavier wriggles free and stands up.
We've been told by Wick's head coaches at Punchin N\' Chockin that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Xavier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wick tries to avoid it but Xavier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wick to the ground. Wick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Django Wick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiberium Xavier.
Xavier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Django Wick is winning the standup battle so far.
Xavier is breathing heavily.
Xavier shoots in but no luck this time.
As Xavier looks to move away, Wick throws a big counter combo but Xavier just gets out of the way.
Xavier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A right-left combo lands from Wick.
Tiberium Xavier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Wick.
Xavier finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Wick's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Xavier falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Django Wick!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2024

#R1#
Hodges is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Selivanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Hodges.
Hodges has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Hodges clinches up against the cage.
Hodges is pushing Selivanov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodges stops a takedown attempt from Selivanov.
Selivanov holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T1#
Hodges tries to pull guard but Selivanov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Hodges breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Hodges closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Hodges pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Selivanov misses with a hook. Hodges ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Hodges has Selivanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Selivanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hodges tries to pull guard but Selivanov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nikola Selivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Hodges.
Hodges tries to pull guard but Selivanov holds him up against the cage and eventually Hodges drops back down to his feet.
Selivanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hodges walks away with a smile on his face. Selivanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hodges tried to score with a low kick but Selivanov checks it.
Hodges has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Hodges on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Lance Hodges has been cut.
Selivanov throws a looping overhand right but Hodges ducks down to avoid it.
Selivanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hodges.
Hodges darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hodges avoids the body shot from Selivanov.
Selivanov connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Hodges moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Hodges has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Selivanov uses from the top position.
Hodges is trying to hold Selivanov in close to prevent damage but Selivanov has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodges trying to control but Selivanov postures up.
Selivanov trying to control the pace.
Selivanov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Selivanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hodges has hold of Selivanov's hands but Selivanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Selivanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Selivanov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Selivanov.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hodges actively working from the bottom here.
Hodges wants to get back to full guard.
Selivanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hodges misses with some strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Nikola Selivanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lance Hodges's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hodges shoots and misses
and Selivanov counters with a straight right hand.
Selivanov cracks Hodges with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hodges shoots in but no luck this time.
Selivanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Selivanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Selivanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Hodges fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nikola Selivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Hodges.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hodges.
Selivanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hodges.
Hodges is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodges wants to clinch.
Hodges tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Selivanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Selivanov misses with a hook. Hodges ducked under it nicely.
Hodges tries to counter with a clinch but Selivanov shakes him off and moves away.
Hodges takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Selivanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hodges can do to turn this around?
Selivanov shoots in for a double leg but Hodges sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Selivanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hodges is looking to clinch but Selivanov is avoiding it.
Selivanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hodges.#CL2#
Selivanov gets tackled into the cage by Hodges. Hodges maintains the clinch.
Selivanov tries for a takedown but Hodges manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Hodges pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Selivanov.
Hodges has a takedown stuffed.
Nikola Selivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hodges fails with an attempt to clinch.
Selivanov sizes up Hodges with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hodges. #T2#
Hodges shoots for a takedown but Selivanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Selivanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Selivanov is defended easily by Hodges.
Hodges looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Hodges has taken the fight to the clinch.
Selivanov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hodges makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Selivanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Selivanov throws out a loose jab but Hodges uses good head movement to avoid it.
Selivanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hodges circles away.
Selivanov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice takedown defense from Selivanov. No joy for Hodges on that attempt.
Selivanov throwing a counter right hand but Hodges manages to avoid it.
Selivanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Hodges sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Selivanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hodges.
Hodges tries to pull guard but Selivanov won't allow it.
Hodges taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hodges is trying to pull guard but Selivanov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Hodges gets control of Selivanov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hodges will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Selivanov gets to his feet. Hodges looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Hodges has closed the distance and engaged Selivanov in a clinch. #BC2#
Hodges breaks from the clinch.
Selivanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hodges defends it nicely.
Hodges works Selivanov's body with a nice hook.#T4##CL2#
Hodges forces Selivanov back against the cage and clinches.
Selivanov avoiding damage as Hodges throws knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Hodges.
Hodges manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Hodges's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Selivanov avoids the head kick by Hodges.
Hodges tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Selivanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Selivanov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hodges.
Selivanov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hodges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikola Selivanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lance Hodges's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hodges fails with a takedown attempt.
Selivanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hodges sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Selivanov shoots in for a takedown but Hodges shows good takedown defense.
Selivanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Hodges, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Selivanov misses the target.
Selivanov throws the left hand but Hodges avoids the punch easily.
Selivanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Selivanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikola Selivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodges tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Selivanov defends well and Hodges ends up having to push Selivanov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Selivanov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL2#
Hodges clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hodges tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hodges can't get the takedown. #T1#
Hodges has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Selivanov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Selivanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hodges walks away with a smile on his face. Selivanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hodges steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Selivanov.
Selivanov sets himself, and Hodges steps forward looking for the clinch! Selivanov avoids it this time.
Hodges lands a jab-cross combination.
Hodges tries to clinch there but Selivanov circles away.
Hodges fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Hodges instigates a clinch.
Hodges is looking for a takedown.
Selivanov is trying to maintain a safe position but Hodges gets an underhook and turns Selivanov into the cage.
Hodges is working for takedown but Selivanov is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Hodges's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Hodges with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Selivanov lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2#
Hodges instigates a clinch.
Hodges tries to pull guard but Selivanov won't allow it. #BC2#
Hodges breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Selivanov with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Selivanov with a nice cross.
Lance Hodges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Selivanov jabs Hodges right on the nose. Hodges blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Hodges has managed to clinch.
Hodges wants a takedown.
Hodges tries to score a body lock takedown but Selivanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hodges jumps guard but Selivanov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Hodges. #T3##TD2#
Hodges is trying to trip Selivanov. He has hold of a leg but Selivanov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hodges persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Selivanov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Selivanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Selivanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hodges sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hodges looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Selivanov is fending him off so far but Hodges persists. Nope, Selivanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Selivanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hodges tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hodges tries to clinch but Selivanov moves out of range.
Hodges shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Selivanov sprawls well. Selivanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hodges gets slowly back to his feet.
Selivanov lands the left hand.#T4#
Hodges moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Hodges gets a clinch.
Hodges wants a takedown.
Lance Hodges seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Hodges.
Selivanov letting Hodges take a breather here.
A hook to the body from Selivanov. #BC2#
Hodges breaks the clinch.
Hodges tries to clinch there but Selivanov circles away.
Hodges tries to close the distance and clinch up but Selivanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Selivanov throws a big shot that misses.
Lance Hodges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikola Selivanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hodges should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Selivanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hodges.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikola Selivanov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2024

#R1#
Xavier shoots in but Farmer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Farmer feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Farmer shoots in and gets a takedown into Xavier's guard.
Xavier throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Xavier keeping moving, preventing Farmer from controlling successfully.
Farmer wants to stand but Xavier is controlling his posture from full guard.
Xavier throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier working a defensive guard here.
Farmer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xavier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Farmer tries to stand but Xavier is controlling from the bottom. #T1##ES#
Xavier scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Farmer drives through and clinches with Xavier against the cage. #TD2#
Farmer gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Farmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Xavier is retaining full guard.
Farmer is looking to pass into half guard but Xavier pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Xavier is in guard.#REVR#
Farmer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Xavier is standing up over Farmer. Farmer looks to escape but Xavier dives into side control.
Farmer is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Xavier decides to stand back up. Xavier steps back and let's Farmer get back to his feet.#T2##TD2#
Farmer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xavier regains full guard. Nicely done.
Farmer trying to move into half guard but instead Xavier has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Xavier wants to stand but Farmer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Xavier's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Farmer wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Xavier trying to stand up but can't free himself from Farmer's guard.#T3#
Farmer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Xavier gets to his feet - Farmer follows without any prompting.
Xavier fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Farmer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Xavier manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farmer wants to get up but he can't break Xavier's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Xavier trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Xavier throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T4#
Xavier keeping moving, preventing Farmer from controlling successfully.
Xavier working a defensive guard here.
Farmer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Xavier trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Farmer looking to sit in guard and control but Xavier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Farmer wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Xavier decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Farmer, up you get!
Xavier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Farmer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xavier fails with the takedown.
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 Tiberium Xavier 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##TD2#
Farmer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Xavier's guard.
Tiberium Xavier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Farmer stopping the sweep attempt from Xavier.
Farmer trying to control but Xavier is working from the bottom.
Xavier lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Farmer looking to sit in guard and control but Xavier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Farmer is striking but Xavier is not phased and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Farmer wants to improve his position but Xavier is controlling well. #T1#
Farmer is trying to escape back to his feet but Xavier uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Farmer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SU#
Xavier stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Farmer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Farmer lands in his opponent's guard.
Xavier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Farmer takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Xavier doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Xavier keeping moving, preventing Farmer from controlling successfully.
Farmer tries to stand but Xavier is controlling from the bottom.
Farmer looking to sit in guard and control but Xavier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Xavier wants to stand but Farmer is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Farmer working for submissions but it's allowed Xavier to get to half guard.
Xavier tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Xavier trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Farmer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Farmer tries to get to full guard but Xavier has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xavier shoots and misses
and Farmer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xavier shoots in looking for a takedown but Farmer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Xavier's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xavier blocks a head kick by Farmer.
Xavier darts in looking for a takedown but Farmer gets double underhooks and turns Xavier into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiberium Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Farmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Farmer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Xavier's half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farmer wants to stand up but Xavier has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Xavier is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Farmer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Farmer's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kolby Farmer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Farmer lands a slapping body shot.
Xavier shoots in for a takedown but Farmer shows good takedown defense.
Xavier wants to clinch.#TD2#
Farmer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Farmer working away.
Farmer trying to control the position but Xavier is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farmer tries to stand but Xavier controls the position and pulls Farmer into his guard.
Farmer trying to control but Xavier is working from the bottom.
Farmer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Xavier working a defensive guard here.
Farmer looking to sit in guard and control but Xavier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Xavier is looking to stand up but Farmer won't let him.
Farmer wants to control but Xavier passes easily into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Farmer pushes Xavier off looking to stand but Xavier dives back in and keeps control.
Xavier is thwarting Farmer's attempts to control the position.
Xavier wants to stand up but Farmer has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xavier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Farmer leaves Xavier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Xavier fails with the takedown
and Farmer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiberium Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Xavier gets caught flat footed, as Farmer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Xavier throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Xavier is trying to keep Farmer in close.
Farmer trying to move into half guard but instead Xavier has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Farmer is looking for a triangle here but Xavier uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Farmer tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T4#
Xavier trying to control but Farmer is having none of it. #SU#
Xavier stands up from mount. Strange move.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xavier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Farmer pinned against the cage. Farmer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kolby Farmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Farmer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kolby Farmer!

Event: MMA Hype -3-
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1##CL#
Xavier clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Xavier pulls guard successfully.
Donnelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xavier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xavier throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Donnelly is stalling in the full guard.
Donnelly wants to control from the top but Xavier keeps moving.
Donnelly should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
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.
Donnelly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Xavier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Donnelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Xavier closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Xavier will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Donnelly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Xavier tries to stand but Donnelly is controlling his head.
Donnelly keeps Xavier under control for a moment.
Donnelly manages to work his way to half guard, despite Xavier's best efforts.#T2#
Xavier wants to stand up but Donnelly manages to regain full guard.
Donnelly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xavier tries to stand but Donnelly is controlling from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Xavier's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Donnelly looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SU#
Xavier decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Donnelly, up you get! #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Xavier.
Xavier tries to stand but Donnelly is controlling his head. #T3#
Donnelly is trying to control Xavier's posture but Xavier avoids it.
Donnelly gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Donnelly actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like Xavier is going to stand back up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Donnelly is doing well to control the position and prevent Xavier from advancing to side control.
Xavier wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Xavier gets a double leg takedown into Donnelly's guard.
Xavier is looking to stand up but Donnelly won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Donnelly holds on and takes a little breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiberium Xavier 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#
Xavier walks into a straight right hand from Donnelly.
Xavier avoids the body shot from Donnelly.
Xavier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donnelly. #TD2#
Donnelly bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Donnelly advances nicely into full mount.
Donnelly looking to control but Xavier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Xavier throwing hammer fists to the chest of Donnelly. What's that going to do exactly?
Donnelly controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Donnelly looking to secure an arm triangle but Xavier defends it well.
Xavier swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T1#
Donnelly looking to control and managing it successfully.
Donnelly is continuing to stall.
Xavier sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Donnelly passes to full mount!
Donnelly controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Donnelly goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Xavier is on top in guard.
Xavier wants to stand but Donnelly is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Donnelly working for a triangle but Xavier defends it easily.
Donnelly is pulling down on Xavier's head. It's preventing any offense from Xavier, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Donnelly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xavier defends well.#T3#
Xavier stopping the sweep attempt from Donnelly.
Xavier tries to stand but Donnelly is controlling from the bottom.
Donnelly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Donnelly looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Xavier looking to control.
Donnelly preventing the sweep.
Tiberium Xavier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Xavier trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Xavier wants to sweep but no luck.
Donnelly slips nicely into half guard.
Donnelly is pressing down on Xavier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xavier is holding on for now.
Donnelly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donnelly blocks the strikes from Xavier.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Donnelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Donnelly throws a good cross that connects. #TD#
Xavier drives through with a takedown into guard.
Donnelly wants to sweep but no luck.
Xavier has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Donnelly is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Donnelly is looking for a triangle but Xavier pushes his legs off easily.
Donnelly controlling Xavier's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Donnelly is pulling down on Xavier's head. It's preventing any offense from Xavier, at least for the moment.#SU#
Xavier stands up and waves to Donnelly to follow him. #TD#
Xavier gets a takedown into half guard.
Donnelly is positioning himself well to prevent Xavier advancing to mount. #T2#
Xavier wants to get back to his feet.
Donnelly trying to control from the bottom.
Xavier tries to stand but can't do so whilst Donnelly controls his leg.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Donnelly has eaten all the pies!#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Xavier gets the takedown into side control.

Donnelly throws Xavier to one side and escapes!
Donnelly throws a body shot but no joy.
Donnelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xavier moves away.
Xavier tries to clinch up but Donnelly circles away and keeps his distance.
Donnelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Donnelly drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xavier throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Xavier can't keep his opponent in guard - Donnelly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Donnelly is trying to work for a kimura but Xavier is defending well. #T4#
Donnelly controlling the pace.
Donnelly wants to take a breather but Xavier is having none of it. #SUB2#
Donnelly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Xavier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Xavier throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donnelly blocks the strikes from Xavier.
Xavier flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Donnelly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Donnelly has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Donnelly!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2024

#R1#
Selivanov leaves Scott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Selivanov misses with a right hand
and Selivanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Selivanov misses
and Scott counters with a nice uppercut.
Selivanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A left lands for Scott.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Selivanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Selivanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scott.
Nice shot by Scott.#ROC2#Selivanov is rocked!
Scott shoots in and drives through. Selivanov sprawls well.
Nikola Selivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xander Scott.
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Selivanov. #T1#
Scott shoots in but no luck this time.
Scott doesn't manage to clinch there - Selivanov circles away.
Selivanov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Scott manages to circle out of the way.
A big left from Selivanov misses.
Selivanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Selivanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Selivanov is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Scott doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Selivanov crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Selivanov's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xander Scott!
Xander Scott bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: NextGen 2
Date: Aug 28, 2024

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from All The Way enables Bukovsky to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. All The Way manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
All The Way is looking for a triangle but Bukovsky pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Bukovsky is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! All The Way is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! All The Way has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Bukovsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and All The Way defends well.#SUB2#
Bukovsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. All The Way defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bukovsky has his foot on All The Way's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. All The Way works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
All The Way advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, All The Way seems content to control.
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. All The Way connects with a nice short shot to Bukovsky's temple. #T1#
All The Way trying to control from half guard but Bukovsky is working away. #SUB2#
Bukovsky looking for subs from the bottom but All The Way mounts him!
Bukovsky sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Bukovsky actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bukovsky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
All The Way is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
All The Way is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bukovsky tries to roll over but All The Way keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Bukovsky actively working from the bottom here.
Bukovsky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of All The Way's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take All The Way's back!#SUB2#
Bukovsky looking for the choke but no joy.
Bukovsky doesn't have the hooks in and All The Way manages to turn into his guard.
Bukovsky keeping moving, preventing All The Way from controlling successfully.
Bukovsky can't keep his opponent in guard - All The Way advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
All The Way is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
All The Way slips a nice elbow through Bukovsky's hands, connecting with Bukovsky's forehead.
All The Way wants to free his trapped foot but Bukovsky is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
All The Way is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
All The Way moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
All The Way is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bukovsky knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bukovsky is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
All The Way trying to control the action but Bukovsky is working from the bottom.
Bukovsky can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been informed that Bukovsky has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
All The Way trying to control the action but Bukovsky is working from the bottom. #SUB#
All The Way tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no All The Way has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
All The Way has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max All The Way dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Bukovsky darts in and clinches All The Way up against the cage.
All The Way jumps guard but Bukovsky turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bukovsky. #TD2#
Bukovsky has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics All The Way uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Bukovsky has his foot on All The Way's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. All The Way works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
All The Way trying to control but Bukovsky is working from the bottom. #SUB#
All The Way drops back looking for a leg! Bukovsky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bukovsky manages to kick All The Way off! All The Way jumps back into Bukovsky's guard. #SUB2#
Bukovsky working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because All The Way has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
All The Way seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bukovsky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB2#
Bukovsky looking for submissions off his back.
All The Way frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bukovsky can't escape the position.
Bukovsky is squirming around, avoiding All The Way's attempts to control the action.
All The Way is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bukovsky can do to turn this around?
Bukovsky is looking to get to half guard.
All The Way moves to the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - All The Way's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T2##SUB#
All The Way has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Bukovsky! Can he survive? No! He's out! All The Way gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max All The Way!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Colett. No joy for Bukovsky on that attempt.
Colett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Robert Bukovsky has been cut.
Colett lands with a right hand. #CL#
Bukovsky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Colett misses with a body punch.
Colett lands with a right to the head.
Colett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bukovsky tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Colett smiles and moves away.
Bukovsky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Colett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Bukovsky clinches up against the cage.
Colett throws a head punch that misses.
Bukovsky jumps guard but Colett turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Bukovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukovsky is trying to pull guard but Colett has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Colett fails to land.
Bukovsky blocking some punches. #T1#
Bukovsky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Colett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Colett is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Colett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Colett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bukovsky.
Colett misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Colett.
Colett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colett scores with a shoulder strike.
Bukovsky tries to pull guard but Colett forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bukovsky looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bukovsky tries to pull guard but Colett won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Colett.
Bukovsky tries to pull guard but Colett won't allow it.
Bukovsky is breathing heavily.
Colett is leaning against Bukovsky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bukovsky prevents a body shot from Colett.
Colett fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Colett lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Bukovsky pulls guard.
Colett trying to control but Bukovsky is working from the bottom.
Colett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bukovsky is keeping the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Bukovsky is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Colett rolls with it to try and escape but Bukovsky cranks on the arm and Colett is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Bukovsky!
Robert Bukovsky was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2024

#R1#
Xavier looks to land a right hand but Mijatovic moved out of range.
Xavier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xavier swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mijatovic counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Xavier misses.
Xavier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mijatovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Mijatovic moves into range and clinches up with Xavier.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mijatovic.
Mijatovic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mijatovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mijatovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mijatovic tries to land a knee to the head but Xavier blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, Mijatovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mijatovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mijatovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xavier backwards.
Xavier looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mijatovic.
Mijatovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mijatovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mijatovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Mijatovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Mijatovic lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Xavier is rocked!
Mijatovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Xavier blocks it with crossed arms.
Xavier is still on wobbly legs! Can Mijatovic finish him?
Xavier blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mijatovic.
Mijatovic throws a big uppercut that drops Xavier! More strikes from Mijatovic and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Xavier lies dazed against the cage as Mijatovic celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radovan Mijatovic!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2024

#R1#
Bukovsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Falcon pinned against the cage. Falcon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Falcon is breathing heavily.
Bukovsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Falcon circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Falcon.
Bukovsky is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Bukovsky closes the distance and clinches.
Bukovsky displaying some good clinch control by pressing Falcon up against the cage.
Bukovsky holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Bukovsky controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bukovsky.
Bukovsky tries to work over Falcon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bukovsky taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bukovsky tries to throw a body punch but Falcon avoids it by throwing Bukovsky back against the cage.
Bukovsky effectively controlling the action here.
Bukovsky missing with knees to the body.
Bukovsky taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robert Bukovsky.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bukovsky or perhaps it was just good defense by Falcon, which made it look bad.
As Bukovsky looks to move away, Falcon throws a big counter combo but Bukovsky just gets out of the way.
Vick Falcon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Bukovsky.
Falcon stuffs the takedown attempt from Bukovsky. Bukovsky gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Falcon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bukovsky.
Falcon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bukovsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bukovsky shoots for a double leg takedown but Falcon sprawls well. He's pushed Bukovsky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bukovsky.#CL2#
Bukovsky moves into range and clinches up with Falcon.
Bukovsky'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.
Bukovsky controlling the action here for a moment. #T3#
The referee calls for Bukovsky to work.
Bukovsky receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Bukovsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bukovsky misses with an elbow over the top.
Bukovsky missing with knees to the body.
Bukovsky controlling the action here for a moment.
Bukovsky is stalling here.
We've been informed that Bukovsky has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bukovsky throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robert Bukovsky.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bukovsky. #CL2#
Bukovsky gets a clinch.
Falcon tries to break the clinch but Bukovsky is controlling the position.
Bukovsky holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bukovsky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falcon's elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Come on Bukovsky - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bukovsky displaying some good clinch control by pressing Falcon up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Bukovsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vick Falcon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bukovsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Falcon's waist but Falcon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bukovsky off to one side.
Bukovsky throws a wild body kick that Falcon sees coming a mile off.
Bukovsky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Falcon wants to clinch up but Bukovsky keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Bukovsky closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Bukovsky - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bukovsky misses with a knee strike.
Falcon being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bukovsky takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bukovsky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Bukovsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Falcon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bukovsky tries to throw a body punch but Falcon avoids it by throwing Bukovsky back against the cage.
Bukovsky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Falcon blocks an uppercut.
Bukovsky missing with knees to the body.
Bukovsky just leaning against Falcon, taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bukovsky - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Falcon is looking to break free of the clinch but Bukovsky has double underhooks.
Falcon avoids the elbow strike from Bukovsky, against the cage. #T2#
Bukovsky stalling.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bukovsky takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Robert Bukovsky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robert Bukovsky.#CL#
Falcon drives through and clinches with Bukovsky against the cage.
Bukovsky pushes off an throws an elbow but Falcon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Falcon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bukovsky to keep the fight standing.
Falcon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bukovsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Falcon controls his hands.
Bukovsky taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bukovsky fails to land.
Bukovsky looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bukovsky.#T3#
Bukovsky holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bukovsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Bukovsky.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Falcon managing to block the knees to the body from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bukovsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bukovsky holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bukovsky effectively controlling the action here.
The referee calls for Bukovsky to work.
Bukovsky continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robert Bukovsky.#TD2#
Bukovsky dives in and scores a takedown into Falcon's guard.
Bukovsky trying to stand up but can't free himself from Falcon's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Bukovsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vick Falcon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A big left from Bukovsky misses.
Falcon dodges the punch combination from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky shoots for a takedown but Falcon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Bukovsky takes the fight into the clinch.
Falcon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bukovsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bukovsky is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukovsky leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Falcon is trying to break the clinch but Bukovsky has him pressed against the cage.
Bukovsky stalling the fight. #T1#
Bukovsky is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bukovsky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Falcon avoids it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bukovsky.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robert Bukovsky.
Bukovsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Bukovsky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Falcon is looking to break free of the clinch but Bukovsky has double underhooks.
Falcon is trying to pull guard but Bukovsky turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bukovsky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Falcon.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bukovsky - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Bukovsky's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T2#
Bukovsky'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.
Bukovsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Falcon controls his hands.
Bukovsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bukovsky effectively controlling the action here.
Bukovsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bukovsky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falcon's elbow.
Falcon blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Falcon being controlled against the cage.
Bukovsky content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robert Bukovsky.
Bukovsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Bukovsky has Falcon up against the cage in a clinch.
Bukovsky slowing the pace effectively.
Bukovsky has Falcon pushed against the cage.
Bukovsky taking a breather.
Bukovsky pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
Bukovsky leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robert Bukovsky.
Falcon leaves Bukovsky with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bukovsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Falcon's waist but Falcon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bukovsky off to one side.
Vick Falcon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Bukovsky.
Bukovsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Bukovsky drives through and clinches with Falcon against the cage.
Falcon tries to break the clinch but Bukovsky is controlling the position.
Vick Falcon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Bukovsky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bukovsky leaning his opponent against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Bukovsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bukovsky winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Bukovsky!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2024

#R1#
Kasparas misses with a two punch combination.
Xavier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kasparas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Xavier wants to clinch up but Kasparas keeps it at a distance.
Kasparas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Xavier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kasparas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#KD2#
Kasparas drops Xavier with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Xavier looks back up at him and smiles so Kasparas waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#It looks like Tiberium Xavier has been cut.
Xavier darts in trying to clinch
and Kasparas counters with a big left hand that crumples Xavier! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gwendylyn Kasparas!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2024

#R1#
Bukovsky slaps away a takedown attempt from Mijatovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Bukovsky scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Mijatovic is kicking away at Bukovsky from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Bukovsky grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Mijatovic trying to push Bukovsky off... Mijatovic taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Robert Bukovsky!

Event: Nfld live 46
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Minnagh wants to clinch but Salajudin Ii slips to the side
and Salajudin Ii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Minnagh lands a lovely overhand right.
Minnagh tries a head kick but it misses.
Minnagh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Salajudin Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salajudin Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salajudin Ii keeps the fight on the outside.
Salajudin Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Minnagh delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Minnagh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Salajudin Ii is trying to break the clinch but Minnagh has him pressed against the cage.
We've been informed that Minnagh has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Salajudin Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Minnagh.
A short right from Minnagh. #T1#
Minnagh blocks a body shot from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii wants to stall. #TD#
Minnagh is fighting off a takedown attempt but Salajudin Ii is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Minnagh to the mat. Minnagh regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Salajudin Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Minnagh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salajudin Ii wants to pass the guard but Minnagh is keeping the position.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Minnagh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Salajudin Ii has Minnagh in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Salajudin Ii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minnagh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minnagh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii is looking for a triangle but Minnagh pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Minnagh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Salajudin Ii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Salajudin Ii controls Minnagh momentarily but Minnagh frees himself. #SUB#
Minnagh avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU2#
Minnagh stands and steps away. Salajudin Ii gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Minnagh closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Salajudin Ii.
Minnagh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Minnagh content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Salajudin Ii breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Minnagh tries to clinch up.
Minnagh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Minnagh throws a push kick but Salajudin Ii slaps the foot to one side.
Minnagh moves out of range of the strikes.
Minnagh tries to counter by closing the distance.
Minnagh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salajudin Ii.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salajudin Ii. Minnagh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minnagh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salajudin Ii circles away from the clinch attempt
and Salajudin Ii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Minnagh takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Minnagh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Minnagh.
Minnagh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Minnagh needs to keep his hands up - Salajudin Ii had a free shot at his head there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Salajudin Ii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salajudin Ii misses the jab.
Minnagh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Salajudin Ii slips a jab from Minnagh.
Salajudin Ii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Minnagh throws out a loose jab but Salajudin Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minnagh tries to land a leg kick but Salajudin Ii saw it coming and moves away.
Minnagh swings for the body but Salajudin Ii moves out of range.
Salajudin Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Super Salajudin Ii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh'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.#R2#
A slow jab from Minnagh misses its intended target.
Salajudin Ii shoots in for a takedown but Minnagh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Minnagh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Minnagh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Salajudin Ii counters with a left to the body.
Minnagh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Minnagh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Salajudin Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh presses Salajudin Ii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Salajudin Ii scores with a shot to the side of Minnagh's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Minnagh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Salajudin Ii is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Minnagh to keep the fight standing.
Salajudin Ii stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Salajudin Ii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Salajudin Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
Come on Minnagh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Salajudin Ii letting Minnagh take a breather here.
Salajudin Ii has had enough of the clinch but Minnagh keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Salajudin Ii.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salajudin Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Minnagh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salajudin Ii pushes Minnagh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salajudin Ii tries to work over Minnagh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Salajudin Ii fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Salajudin Ii fails to land.
Salajudin Ii is trying to maintain a safe position but Minnagh gets an underhook and turns Salajudin Ii into the cage.
Salajudin Ii jumps guard but Minnagh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Salajudin Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minnagh keeps control of Salajudin Ii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Salajudin Ii blocks a body shot from Minnagh.
Salajudin Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Salajudin Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
Salajudin Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Salajudin Ii pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii looking for a guillotine here but Minnagh defends easily.
Minnagh tries to stand but Salajudin Ii is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Salajudin Ii 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#
Salajudin Ii is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Minnagh!
Salajudin Ii trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Minnagh squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Salajudin Ii thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Minnagh is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T4#
Salajudin Ii controlling from mount.
Minnagh really wants to buck Salajudin Ii off and get back to his feet.
Salajudin Ii tries to control but Minnagh wriggling away.
Salajudin Ii dominating with strikes here.
Super Salajudin Ii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salajudin Ii takes Minnagh's back. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Minnagh has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Minnagh is trying to get back to his feet but Salajudin Ii has full control of the position and if anything, Minnagh has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Super Salajudin Ii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh'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.#R3#
Salajudin Ii circles away from the clinch attempt
and Salajudin Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#That has opened up Bobby Minnagh's cut even more.#TD#
Salajudin Ii shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Salajudin Ii showed some decent athleticism there.
Minnagh wants to get back to his feet.
Salajudin Ii trying to control the action but Minnagh is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Salajudin Ii passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Minnagh! #T1#
Minnagh is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Salajudin Ii controlling from mount.
Salajudin Ii trying to control but Minnagh is having none of it.
Minnagh wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salajudin Ii wants to take his opponent's back but Minnagh doesn't allow it.
Salajudin Ii sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Minnagh is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Salajudin Ii is looking to work his way around to Minnagh's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Minnagh is now in Salajudin Ii's guard. A big mistake from Salajudin Ii there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Salajudin Ii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Minnagh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Salajudin Ii is proving hard to escape from. #T3##SUB#
Salajudin Ii throws his legs up looking for a submission but Minnagh uses it to pass to side control.
Minnagh wants to stand but Salajudin Ii is controlling his arm.
Salajudin Ii gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salajudin Ii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Minnagh wants to stand up but Salajudin Ii has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salajudin Ii trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salajudin Ii works his way to full guard. Good work.
Salajudin Ii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minnagh is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Super Salajudin Ii clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh'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.#R4#
Minnagh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salajudin Ii.
Minnagh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Minnagh closes the distance and clinches.
Salajudin Ii wants a takedown but no success here.
Minnagh prevents a body shot from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii tries to break the clinch but Minnagh is controlling the position.
Minnagh lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minnagh.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salajudin Ii pushes Minnagh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
Minnagh lands with a right to the head.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salajudin Ii pressing his opponent against the cage.
Minnagh pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1##BC#
Salajudin Ii manages to break the clinch.
Salajudin Ii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Minnagh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Salajudin Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salajudin Ii sets himself, and Minnagh steps forward looking for the clinch! Salajudin Ii avoids it this time.
Minnagh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Salajudin Ii as he connects with a hook.
Super Salajudin Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Minnagh is looking to clinch.
Salajudin Ii swinging wildly here. #T2#
Minnagh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Salajudin Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch but Salajudin Ii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salajudin Ii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Minnagh just misses with a punch to the body.
Salajudin Ii is looking to counter punch.
Minnagh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salajudin Ii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Minnagh's head backwards.
Salajudin Ii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Minnagh misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Salajudin Ii closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Salajudin Ii lands in his opponent's guard.
Minnagh can't keep his opponent in guard - Salajudin Ii advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Salajudin Ii trying to mount his opponent but Minnagh defends it.
Salajudin Ii prevents Minnagh from standing back up.
Minnagh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salajudin Ii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Salajudin Ii looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Minnagh pushes Salajudin Ii off looking to stand but Salajudin Ii dives back in and keeps control.
Salajudin Ii passes to full mount!
Salajudin Ii looking to control and managing it successfully.
Salajudin Ii looking to control but Minnagh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Salajudin Ii is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Minnagh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Minnagh is surviving well by controlling Salajudin Ii's body position as best he can.
Minnagh wants to get back to his feet.
Salajudin Ii sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii looking to secure an arm triangle but Minnagh defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Super Salajudin Ii had his way with Bobby Minnagh in that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Salajudin Ii keeps the fight on the outside.
Minnagh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Salajudin Ii on the side of the head.
Minnagh looks for the body kick but Salajudin Ii saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Minnagh.
Minnagh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Minnagh has time to react.
Salajudin Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Salajudin Ii.
Minnagh throws the kick towards the body but Salajudin Ii avoids it.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salajudin Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salajudin Ii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Salajudin Ii jabs Minnagh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Salajudin Ii scores with a nice right hand.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch but Salajudin Ii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salajudin Ii misses with a straight right.
Salajudin Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minnagh can do to turn this around?
Salajudin Ii swats away the attempt to clinch by Minnagh.
Salajudin Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bobby Minnagh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minnagh is looking to clinch.
Minnagh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Salajudin Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Super Salajudin Ii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##TD#
Salajudin Ii bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Minnagh wants to get back to his feet but Salajudin Ii is dominant here and he's now got Minnagh's back!#SUB#
Salajudin Ii is persistently looking for the submission but Minnagh is defending it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minnagh wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii looking for the RNC.
Salajudin Ii tries to get the hooks in deep but Minnagh pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Minnagh defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Salajudin Ii tries to keep control of the position but Minnagh is staying busy.#T3#
Minnagh trying to get back to his feet but Salajudin Ii is in full control for now.
Salajudin Ii biding his time, controlling Minnagh. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii is persistently looking for the submission but Minnagh is defending it well. #SUB#
Minnagh defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Salajudin Ii's arms.
Bobby Minnagh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Salajudin Ii is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Minnagh defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4#
Salajudin Ii keeps control of the position easily here as Minnagh tries to buck him off. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Minnagh knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Minnagh for a finish.
Salajudin Ii trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii tightening his grip on Minnagh, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Minnagh preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Salajudin Ii.

And that's the end of the fight!
Super Salajudin Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salajudin Ii, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Salajudin Ii!
Super Salajudin Ii retains his heavyweight title!
Super Salajudin Ii thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld live 44
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Minnagh takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
That kick from Cotilla tenderised Minnagh's leg. Minnagh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Minnagh throws a jab when Cotilla was well out of range.
Cotilla pushes Minnagh away with a front kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Cotilla finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cotilla throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Cotilla 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Minnagh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cotilla avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Minnagh drives through and clinches with Cotilla against the cage. #BC2#
Cotilla breaks the clinch.
Minnagh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Minnagh gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cotilla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minnagh is looking to clinch but Cotilla is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Cotilla's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cotilla paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Cotilla throws a low kick, looking for Minnagh's leg but Minnagh calmly moves out of range.
Cotilla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minnagh manages to avoid it.
Minnagh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Minnagh moves away from the strike by Cotilla.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cotilla darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Minnagh moves in looking to clinch but Cotilla pushes him off.
Cotilla let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slow jab from Minnagh misses its intended target.
Cotilla misses with a series of wild punches.
Minnagh checks a leg kick.
Cotilla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minnagh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cotilla throws a shot from downtown. Minnagh moves away and avoids it.
Minnagh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Minnagh throws a front kick that sends Cotilla stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Minnagh cracks Cotilla with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Cotilla has been cut.
Cotilla's corner calls for a 1-2. Cotilla obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minnagh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cotilla tries to close the distance and clinch but Minnagh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Minnagh gets a clinch.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotilla controls his hands.
Cotilla tries to circle away but Minnagh has him pinned against the cage.
Cotilla wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Minnagh prevents Cotilla from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Cotilla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh prevents Cotilla from breaking the clinch.
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Cotilla.
Cotilla has had enough of the clinch but Minnagh keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Minnagh leaning against his opponent.
Minnagh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minnagh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cotilla up against the cage.
Minnagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minnagh prevents a body shot from Cotilla. #BC2#
Cotilla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Minnagh slips a jab from Cotilla.
Cotilla throws a head kick that misses.
Minnagh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cotilla.
Cotilla tries to bum rush Minnagh with a series of wild strikes but Minnagh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cotilla.
Cotilla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cotilla tries a low kick but Minnagh avoids it.
Minnagh jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cotilla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Minnagh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cotilla.
Minnagh throws a big shot that misses.
Minnagh tries to clinch there but Cotilla circles away.
Cotilla is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cotilla moves out of range of the body kick from Minnagh.
Minnagh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Minnagh.
That kick from Minnagh tenderised Cotilla's leg. Cotilla is trying to keep his angry face on.
Minnagh doesn't manage to clinch there - Cotilla circles away.
Cotilla is looking for the big counter here.
Cotilla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Minnagh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cotilla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cotilla is looking for the big counter here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotilla lands with a straight right. Minnagh didn't see that one coming.
Cotilla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Minnagh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cotilla throws a hook but Minnagh avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Cotilla dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Minnagh looks to clinch
and Cotilla counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Minnagh gets a clinch. #BC2#
Cotilla breaks the clinch.
Minnagh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cotilla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minnagh throws a hook to the side of Cotilla's head but Cotilla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Cotilla responds with a good body kick, but Minnagh manages to step out the way in time.
Alexander Cotilla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cotilla is looking to land body kicks.
Minnagh ducks under a wild hook from Cotilla.
Cotilla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minnagh doesn't manage to clinch there - Cotilla circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Minnagh. Cotilla shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Cotilla.
Minnagh looks to throw the jab but Cotilla is out of range.
Minnagh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cotilla throws a right hand that Minnagh ducks under and follows up with a left that Minnagh also avoids with ease.
Minnagh is looking to clinch. #T1#
Cotilla throws a head kick but Minnagh moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minnagh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Minnagh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cotilla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Minnagh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cotilla, pushing him back against the cage.
Cotilla leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cotilla is trying to break the clinch but Minnagh is controlling him.
Cotilla working hard to break the clinch.
Minnagh keeps control of Cotilla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cotilla blocking some punches. #T2#
Minnagh gets through Cotilla's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cotilla stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Cotilla blocks a body shot from Minnagh.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cotilla being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Minnagh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cotilla blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Cotilla's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cotilla is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Minnagh lands a nice shot to the body.
Cotilla wants to get back to striking at distance but Minnagh won't allow it.
Cotilla lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Minnagh.
Cotilla looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cotilla is trying to force a seperation but Minnagh has the dominant position.
Cotilla is trying to force a seperation but Minnagh has the dominant position.
Minnagh working aggressively here. #T4#
Cotilla has a couple of punches blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh effectively controlling the action here.
Cotilla is trying to break free.
Cotilla is trying to break free.#BC2#
Cotilla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Minnagh throws the left hand but Cotilla avoids the punch easily.
Cotilla throws a hook but Minnagh blocks it.
Minnagh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cotilla.
Minnagh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Cotilla.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Minnagh clinches.
The referee calls for Minnagh to work. #BC2#
Cotilla manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Minnagh dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Minnagh is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Cotilla moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Cotilla manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minnagh. Cotilla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minnagh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cotilla.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minnagh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Minnagh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotilla shoots in for a takedown but Minnagh shows good takedown defense.
Cotilla tries to close the distance and clinch but Minnagh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Minnagh tries to clinch up.
Alexander Cotilla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Minnagh wants to clinch up but Cotilla keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Minnagh is looking to clinch but Cotilla is avoiding it.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch but Cotilla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Minnagh tries to clinch but Cotilla is having none of it.
A nice side step and Cotilla releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Minnagh throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Cotilla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch but Cotilla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cotilla misses with a two punch combination.
Minnagh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cotilla manages to circle out of the way.
Cotilla tries to land a leg kick but Minnagh saw it coming and moves away.
Minnagh throws a jab but it's blocked by Cotilla.
Cotilla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minnagh tries to clinch there but Cotilla circles away.
Cotilla connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cotilla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Minnagh is looking to clinch but Cotilla is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Cotilla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Minnagh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Minnagh tries to keep at a distance but Cotilla has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cotilla being controlled against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Cotilla's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cotilla tries to break free but Minnagh pushes him back against the cage.
Cotilla leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cotilla wants to get back to striking at distance but Minnagh won't allow it.
Minnagh prevents Cotilla from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Minnagh scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Cotilla looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Minnagh lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Cotilla's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cotilla wants to break free but Minnagh has control.
Minnagh swings wildly with an uppercut but Cotilla uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minnagh.
Minnagh is leaning against Cotilla and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cotilla has had enough of the clinch but Minnagh keeps him there for the moment.
Minnagh trying to stall but Cotilla improves his position.
Cotilla wants to break the clinch but can't.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cotilla blocks a body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh working aggressively here. #T4#
Minnagh misses with the head strike.
Cotilla softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Minnagh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cotillas head.
Minnagh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cotilla's efforts to push away.
Cotilla is trying to break the clinch but Minnagh is controlling him.
Minnagh works on Cotilla's body with a couple of short punches.
Cotilla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minnagh holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bobby Minnagh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Minnagh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Alexander Cotilla's cut even more.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Cotilla.
A short left from Minnagh.
Minnagh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cotilla up against the cage.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Minnagh!
A very excited looking Bobby Minnagh 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: Nfld 38
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Kaafjord takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#It looks like Tungsten Kaafjord has been cut.
Minnagh tries to clinch
and Kaafjord counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Kaafjord has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A leg kick checked by Kaafjord.
Minnagh scores with a decent looking hook.
Minnagh misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Kaafjord counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kaafjord working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaafjord trying to control the position from guard on top but Minnagh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaafjord trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaafjord trying to control but Minnagh is working from the bottom.
Kaafjord lands a couple of elbows.
Kaafjord won't allow Minnagh to get back to his feet.
Kaafjord distracts Minnagh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaafjord sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Minnagh keeping full guard, as Kaafjord tries to pass.
Kaafjord lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kaafjord working some strikes from top position.
Minnagh wants to stand but Kaafjord is controlling the position.
Minnagh keeping full guard, as Kaafjord tries to pass.
Kaafjord lands a couple of elbows.
Kaafjord has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Minnagh wants to stand but Kaafjord is controlling the position.
Kaafjord trying to control but Minnagh is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kaafjord 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.
Kaafjord won't allow Minnagh to get back to his feet.
Minnagh is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaafjord throws a hook to the side of Minnagh's head but Minnagh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minnagh scores with a jab.
Kaafjord blocks the body kick.
Kaafjord avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaafjord feinted with a counter takedown.
Kaafjord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaafjord throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Minnagh to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Kaafjord throws a jab but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaafjord circles away.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaafjord paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minnagh wants to clinch up but Kaafjord keeps it at a distance.
Minnagh throws a hook to the side of Kaafjord's head but Kaafjord sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minnagh swings for the body but Kaafjord moves out of range.
Minnagh lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT2#Tungsten Kaafjord's cut is getting worse.
Kaafjord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaafjord will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Minnagh blocks a jab.
Kaafjord takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kaafjord. Minnagh shrugs it off though.
Minnagh blocks a head kick by Kaafjord.
Minnagh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaafjord swats away the attempt to clinch by Minnagh.
Minnagh lands a nice shot to the body.
Bobby Minnagh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Kaafjord.#CUT#That has opened up Bobby Minnagh's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minnagh closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Kaafjord counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tungsten Kaafjord dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Minnagh closes the distance but Kaafjord moves to the side
and Kaafjord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Minnagh tries to clinch up.
Kaafjord tries to counter with a takedown but Minnagh is quick to defend against it.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaafjord swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaafjord half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minnagh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaafjord waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Minnagh.
Kaafjord takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh darts in trying to clinch
and Kaafjord counters with a low kick, right behind Minnagh 's knee. #CL2#
Minnagh rushes Kaafjord and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Minnagh working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaafjord.
Kaafjord misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minnagh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Minnagh lands a left hand.
Kaafjord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minnagh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaafjord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Kaafjord.
Kaafjord goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaafjord lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Kaafjord's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Minnagh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Minnagh doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaafjord circles away.
Kaafjord was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Minnagh moves to clinch but Kaafjord breaks away #TD#
and Kaafjord counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kaafjord. #T2#
Minnagh wants to stand but Kaafjord is controlling the position.
Kaafjord keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Minnagh's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaafjord looking to pass the guard.
Minnagh keeping moving, preventing Kaafjord from controlling successfully.
Kaafjord throwing strikes from guard but Minnagh blocks nicely.
Kaafjord might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kaafjord trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kaafjord connects with a couple of short punches.
Minnagh wants to stand but Kaafjord is controlling the position.
Minnagh keeping moving, preventing Kaafjord from controlling successfully.
Kaafjord with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Minnagh wants to stand up but Kaafjord is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaafjord cracks Minnagh with a solid left hand.#CUT#The cut above Bobby Minnagh's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kaafjord is looking to work some ground and pound but Minnagh has wrist control.
Kaafjord stops Minnagh from standing up.
Kaafjord looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Kaafjord trying to control but Minnagh is working from the bottom.
Kaafjord scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kaafjord stops Minnagh from standing up.
Kaafjord controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tungsten Kaafjord overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaafjord trying to control but Minnagh is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Minnagh tries to clinch there but Kaafjord circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minnagh doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaafjord circles away.
Kaafjord appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Kaafjord drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Minnagh wants to get back to his feet but Kaafjord drags him back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tungsten Kaafjord dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Kaafjord lands with a shot to the body.
Minnagh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaafjord manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minnagh gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD#
Minnagh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kaafjord wants to pass the guard but Minnagh is keeping the position.
Kaafjord is working hard here to advance position.
Minnagh wants to stand but Kaafjord is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kaafjord postures up in Minnagh's guard and throws a big left but Minnagh blocks it.
Kaafjord pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minnagh is keeping the position for now.
Minnagh has momentary wrist control but Kaafjord slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT#Bobby Minnagh's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tungsten Kaafjord!
Tungsten Kaafjord retains his heavyweight title!
Tungsten Kaafjord decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld live 39
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Tiger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minnagh. #CL2#
Minnagh gets a clinch.
Minnagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Minnagh tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh effectively controlling the action here.
Tiger tries to stall but Minnagh uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Minnagh digs a right hand underneath Tiger's ribcage. Tiger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tiger displaying some good clinch control by pressing Minnagh up against the cage.#T1#
Minnagh stalling the fight.
A bit of stalling here from Minnagh.
Minnagh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Minnagh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiger is trying to push Minnagh away but Minnagh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Tiger breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Minnagh tries to clinch but Tiger moves out of range.
Tiger throwing a counter right hand but Minnagh manages to avoid it.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Minnagh has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Minnagh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tiger avoids the body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Minnagh closes the distance and clinches.
Minnagh misses with a punch to the body.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Tiger.
A short body shot lands from Minnagh as the two fighters clinch.
Minnagh tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Minnagh back against the cage.
Minnagh is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land. #T3#
Tiger being controlled against the cage.
Minnagh has Tiger pressed against the cage, preventing Tiger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Minnagh lands with a light punch inside.
Minnagh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minnagh avoiding damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minnagh.
Minnagh swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land. #T4#
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh'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.
Tiger is trying to break the clinch but Minnagh has him pressed against the cage.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Minnagh as the two fighters clinch.
Minnagh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A left hand lands to the body for Minnagh.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Tiger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Minnagh dominated that round.
That's time! Tiger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tiger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
Tiger misses with a hook.
Minnagh doesn't manage to clinch there - Tiger circles away.
As Minnagh looks to move away, Tiger throws a big counter combo but Minnagh just gets out of the way.
Minnagh takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Minnagh instigates a clinch.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Tiger.
Tiger is trying to push Minnagh away but Minnagh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tiger tries to break the clinch but Minnagh is controlling the position.
Minnagh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Minnagh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minnagh swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiger.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minnagh.
Tiger prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiger.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Tiger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tiger.
Minnagh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiger swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Minnagh gets a clinch. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiger.
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiger blocking some punches.
Tiger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiger is pushing Minnagh up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tiger prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiger working hard to break the clinch.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minnagh swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Minnagh holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tiger tries to break the clinch but Minnagh is controlling the position.
Tiger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minnagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Tiger wants to break free but Minnagh has control.
Minnagh stalling.
Minnagh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Minnagh tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Minnagh back against the cage.
Minnagh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tiger up against the cage.
Tiger is trying to force a seperation but Minnagh has the dominant position.#T4##BC#
Tiger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiger tries to move into range but Minnagh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Minnagh wants to clinch up but Tiger keeps it at a distance.
Minnagh misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Minnagh clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Tiger.
Minnagh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Tiger.
Tiger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minnagh just leaning against Tiger, taking a breather.
Minnagh tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Minnagh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh'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!#R3#
Nice shot by Minnagh.
Lion Tiger is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiger throws a body shot but no joy.
Minnagh tries to clinch but Tiger is having none of it.
Tiger missing with a left hand there. Minnagh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minnagh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Minnagh. Those never looked like landing.
Tiger circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Minnagh drives through and clinches with Tiger against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minnagh.
Tiger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Tiger breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Minnagh throws an overhand right that lands on Tiger's shoulder, as Tiger tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Minnagh clinches up with Tiger and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Tiger manages to break the clinch.
Tiger swings widly with a right hand
and Minnagh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Minnagh tries to clinch up.
Tiger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Minnagh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Tiger.
Minnagh misses with a looping right.
Tiger throwing a counter right hand but Minnagh manages to avoid it.
Minnagh tries to clinch up but Tiger circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Minnagh misses its intended target. #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Tiger as he connects with a hook.#CUT#That has opened up Bobby Minnagh's cut even more.
Tiger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minnagh.#CL2#
Minnagh rushes Tiger and presses him up against the cage.
Tiger tries to break free but Minnagh pushes him back against the cage.
Tiger misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Minnagh swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
Tiger is trying to force a seperation but Minnagh has the dominant position.#T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minnagh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiger.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh'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.
Minnagh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minnagh avoiding damage.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Minnagh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tiger can't break the clinch. #T4#
The referee calls for Minnagh to work.
Tiger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Tiger.
Tiger is trying to force a seperation but Minnagh has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiger.
Minnagh is struggling to control the position.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Lion Tiger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bobby Minnagh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Minnagh is stalling here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Minnagh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Minnagh winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Minnagh!
A very excited looking Bobby Minnagh 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: CWC 395
Date: Jul 09, 2023

180 cm
41 yrs
165 lbs

180 cm
31 yrs
180 lbs

Silverio

Barnes

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 39 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 17 losses; Eric Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Silverio is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barnes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Silverio to the mat. Silverio regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (0) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Silverio's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Silverio working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silverio trying to control the position here.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Silverio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes pushing down on Silverio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silverio tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#T1##SUB2#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Silverio defends the submission attempt.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silverio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silverio is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silverio avoid being mounted?
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.
Silverio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (4) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes breaks Silverio's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (4) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Barnes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Silverio is retaining full guard.
Silverio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (6) vs (4) Barnes
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silverio advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (9) vs (4) Barnes
Silverio has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Silverio (11) vs (4) Barnes#T2#
Silverio looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silverio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silverio's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (11) vs (8) Barnes
Silverio turns into Barnes and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (13) vs (8) Barnes
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Barnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silverio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes controls Silverio momentarily but Silverio frees himself. #T3#
Silverio wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Silverio is stalling in the full guard.
Silverio trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (13) vs (10) Barnes
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Silverio looking for a sweep. Not yet Silverio, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silverio is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (15) vs (10) Barnes
Silverio advances to half guard.
Silverio wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Silverio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silverio trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes looking to control. #SUB2#
Barnes working for a triangle but Silverio defends it easily.
Silverio stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Barnes trying to control the position.
Silverio won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silverio trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Silverio pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Silverio is looking for a kimura here.
Silverio is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barnes!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (18) vs (10) Barnes
Silverio controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape. #T6#
Silverio wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Silverio trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes has given up his back. Will we see Silverio going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (21) vs (10) Barnes
A lull in the action here.
Silverio is hanging on to Barnes's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Silverio has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Barnes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Silverio is looking for the choke from the back position but Barnes is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Barnes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Barnes tries to break free. #T7#
Silverio is trying to stick to Barnes's back but Barnes is turning into Silverio. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Silverio's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Barnes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (21) vs (12) Barnes
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Barnes trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes won't allow Silverio to sweep him here.
Silverio is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silverio's guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silverio is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold.
Silverio won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Silverio wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Silverio is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Barnes trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Silverio 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silverio is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (23) vs (12) Barnes#T9#
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barnes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silverio's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (23) vs (14) Barnes
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Silverio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (25) vs (14) Barnes
Silverio passes Barnes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silverio prevents Barnes from improving his position.#T10#
Silverio is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Silverio prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Silverio has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (28) vs (14) Barnes
Silverio wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Silverio looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
Silverio trying to control but Barnes is having none of it. #SUB#
Silverio has control of Barnes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barnes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Silverio's attempts to control the action. #T11##SUB#
Silverio wants to finish this one by submission but Barnes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silverio.
Barnes working to try and regain half guard.
Silverio tries to control but Barnes wriggling away.
Barnes is looking to get to half guard.
Silverio wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
Barnes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12##SUB#
Silverio seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
Silverio trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Silverio prevents Barnes from improving his position.#SUB#
Silverio is looking for submissions but instead, Barnes has regained full guard.
Silverio preventing the sweep.
Silverio looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Silverio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Silverio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silverio is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (31) vs (14) Barnes
Silverio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnes is looking to escape.
Barnes tries to reverse the position but Silverio maintains control.
Barnes is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Silverio has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (34) vs (14) Barnes#SUB#
Barnes showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Barnes showing good submission defense here.
Silverio is breathing heavily.#T14#
Barnes trying to control the position but Silverio manages to sink in the hooks.
Silverio keeps control of the position as Barnes tries to break free. #SUB#
Silverio looking for the choke but no joy.
Barnes rolls, trying to escape but Silverio keeps control of the position.
Barnes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Silverio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (34) vs (18) Barnes

And that's the end of the fight!
Silverio takes the fight on points by 34 to 18.
Carlos Silverio was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CWC 391
Date: Jun 25, 2023

180 cm
41 yrs
165 lbs

171 cm
37 yrs
143 lbs

Silverio

Thunder

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 39 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Thunder tries to sprawl but Silverio drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (0) Thunder#SUB#
Silverio is working for a kimura but Thunder is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thunder tries to get to full guard but Silverio has control of the leg. #SUB#
Silverio seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silverio wants to take a breather but Thunder is having none of it.
Silverio trying to mount his opponent but Thunder defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder is in trouble now - Silverio has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (5) vs (0) Thunder
Silverio controlling the pace for now.
Silverio forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (8) vs (0) Thunder#T1#
Thunder can't escape the position.
Thunder is still trying to improve position.
Silverio avoiding Thunder 's attempts to control his hands.
Silverio 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.
Thunder is keeping busy. #SUB#
Silverio has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Thunder is in real trouble here. Silverio gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Thunder is tapping out! Silverio wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio!
In his post fight interview, Carlos Silverio started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Nfld FN 43
Date: Jun 15, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Niska.
Niska scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Niska closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Minnagh did well to prevent Niska getting side control.

Minnagh has one foot on Niska's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Minnagh has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Count Dante's Deadliest Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Niska throws a head kick that Minnagh semi-blocks. #CUT2#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niska scores with a body shot.
Minnagh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Minnagh slips a straight right by Niska.#CL2#
Niska closes the distance and clinches.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Come on Minnagh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Niska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minnagh misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Minnagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Niska.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Minnagh as Niska tries to tie him up.
Niska prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
Niska will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Minnagh up against the cage.
Niska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh tries to work over Niska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minnagh is pressed up against the cage. Niska has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Minnagh down to the mat. Minnagh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Niska connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Minnagh tries to clinch but Niska is having none of it. #CL2#
Niska has Minnagh up against the cage in a clinch.
Minnagh cracks Niska with a nice body shot.
Minnagh lands a nice uppercut.
Minnagh is struggling to control the position.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Niska takes a shot to the head.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niska trying to control the position but instead, Minnagh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Niska into the cage.
Niska is pushing Minnagh up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh. #T3#
Minnagh has Niska pressed against the cage.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Niska is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Minnagh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Minnagh stalling in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Minnagh.
Minnagh seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Minnagh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niska is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Niska looking for a takedown.
Bobby Minnagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Niska.
Niska effectively controlling the action here.
Minnagh lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Minnagh working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niska.
Niska has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Minnagh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Niska is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Minnagh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Niska.
Minnagh pushes Niska back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Niska wants to take the fight to the mat but Minnagh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Minnagh leaning his opponent against the cage.
Niska tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Niska gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Minnagh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Niska tries to score a power double leg takedown but Minnagh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Niska somewhat.
Juha Niska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Niska wants to clinch.
Niska takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Minnagh fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Minnagh clinches with his opponent.
Minnagh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niska has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Minnagh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Minnagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niska has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Minnagh after a bit of a struggle.
Bobby Minnagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Niska.#T1#
Niska blocks an uppercut.
Niska is working for takedown but Minnagh is calmly controlling the position for now.
Niska is trying to maintain a safe position but Minnagh gets an underhook and turns Niska into the cage.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minnagh stops a takedown attempt from Niska.
Minnagh is pressed up against the cage. Niska has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Minnagh down to the mat. Minnagh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Niska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Niska takes one to the side of the head.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Niska paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Minnagh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Niska, pushing him back against the cage.
Niska scores with a nice hook to the head.
Minnagh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Niska takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minnagh.#T2#
Niska is looking to control Minnagh's arms but Minnagh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Niska has his back to the cage.
Minnagh avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Minnagh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Minnagh scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niska pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Minnagh tries to throw a body punch but Niska avoids it by throwing Minnagh back against the cage.
Minnagh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Niska backwards. #TD2#
Niska jumps guard.
Niska is looking to stand up but Minnagh isn't so interested in that idea. #T3##SU#
Minnagh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Niska moves into range and clinches up with Minnagh.
Niska is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bobby Minnagh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Minnagh stalling the fight.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh is looking to control Niska's arms but Niska gets an underhook and turns him. Now Minnagh has his back to the cage.
Minnagh taking a breather.
Niska trying to control the position but instead, Minnagh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Niska into the cage.
Minnagh effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Minnagh lands with a right to the head.
Niska tries for a takedown. No joy.
Minnagh tries a body shot but Niska blocks it.
Niska goes for a takedown attempt but Minnagh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Minnagh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Niska. Niska obviously looking to wear him down.
Niska tries to close the distance and clinch but Minnagh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A low kick from Niska misses
and Minnagh counters with a stiff right hand.
Minnagh is looking to clinch.
Minnagh is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minnagh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Niska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Minnagh circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, jab by Niska - just one landing.
Minnagh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Minnagh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Danga de danga de dang - Niska scores with a four punch combination!
Niska has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Niska there as he acknowledges the shot.
Niska throws a hook to the side of Minnagh's head but Minnagh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Niska clinches with his opponent.
Niska is trying to drag Minnagh to the mat but Minnagh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Minnagh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Niska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Minnagh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niska can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Minnagh.
Niska circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Minnagh darts in and clinches Niska up against the cage.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Niska has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Minnagh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Minnagh working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Niska working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Niska fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bobby Minnagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Niska.
Minnagh avoiding damage.
Minnagh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Niska.
Minnagh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Niska tries to score a body lock takedown but Minnagh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Niska looking for a takedown.
Minnagh slows down the pace here.
Niska leaning against his opponent. #T2#
Niska wants to get back to striking at distance but Minnagh won't allow it.
Minnagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Minnagh.
Minnagh letting Niska take a breather here.
Minnagh presses Niska against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Niska wants a takedown.
Minnagh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Niska up against the cage.
Minnagh misses with the head strike.
Minnagh slows down the pace here.
Niska works on Minnagh's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Niska working aggressively here.
Niska tries to pull guard but Minnagh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Niska can't get the takedown.
Niska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minnagh lands a shoulder strike.
Minnagh tries a body shot but Niska blocks it.
Niska jumps guard but Minnagh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Niska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Niska.
Minnagh presses Niska against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Niska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Niska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niska missing with knees to the body.
Minnagh stops a takedown attempt from Niska.
Juha Niska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minnagh misses with the head strike.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Niska controls his hands.
Niska prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
Niska is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Minnagh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Niska wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Niska breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Minnagh closes the distance and pushes Niska back into the cage.
Minnagh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niska is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Minnagh to keep the fight standing.
Bobby Minnagh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left hand lands to the body for Minnagh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Minnagh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Minnagh, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Minnagh!
A very excited looking Bobby Minnagh 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: CWC 380
Date: May 28, 2023

168 cm
38 yrs
145 lbs

180 cm
40 yrs
165 lbs

Archer

Silverio

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 41 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 38 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Archer gets a clinch.
Archer is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Archer jumps into guard, dragging Silverio to the mat.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silverio trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Archer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (0) Silverio
Archer postures up.
Silverio 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.#SUB2#
Silverio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB2#
Silverio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Silverio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Archer 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Silverio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silverio keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass. #T2#
Archer passes Silverio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Archer is trying to control the action in half guard but Silverio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Archer content to control rather than advance.
Silverio wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Archer tries to pass to full mount but Silverio defends it.
Archer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Archer prevents Silverio from improving his position.
Silverio moves into full guard.
Archer trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom. #T3#
Silverio working a defensive guard but Archer passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura but Silverio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Archer to get the leverage.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Archer is keen to just control but Silverio is a slippery customer.
Archer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Archer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silverio is just riding it out for now. Archer eventually gives up the hold.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Archer is trying to control. Silverio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Archer trying to mount his opponent but Silverio defends it. #T4#
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silverio keeps working. #SUB#
Archer is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Silverio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silverio is pressing down on Archer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Archer postures up. #SUB2#
Silverio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Silverio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.#T5#
Archer wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Archer forces his way into half guard.
Silverio trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Archer is trying to work for a kimura but Silverio is defending well. #SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silverio tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Archer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Archer passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (0) Silverio#T6#
Archer trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Silverio is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Archer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silverio is looking for a sweep.
Archer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Silverio will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Silverio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Archer's best efforts.#T7#
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Silverio gets full guard.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Silverio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (8) vs (2) Silverio
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Silverio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Archer wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy. #T8#
Archer gets back to full guard.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Archer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silverio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silverio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Archer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silverio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silverio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Archer 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.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving. #T9#
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer can't keep his opponent in guard - Silverio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
Silverio is pressing down on Archer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Archer is holding on for now.
Silverio not doing much here.
Silverio prevents Archer from improving his position.#T10#
Silverio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
My spies in Count Dante's Deadliest Academy inform me that Silverio has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Silverio is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Archer!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (5) Silverio
Silverio looking to control but Archer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silverio fails to take his opponent's back.
Silverio is still trying to improve position.
Archer has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (8) vs (8) Silverio#T11#
Silverio controlling from the back.
Archer turns into Silverio and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (10) vs (8) Silverio#SUB#
Archer drops back looking for a leg! Silverio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silverio manages to kick Archer off! Archer jumps back into Silverio's guard.
Silverio looking to control.
Silverio is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Silverio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Archer wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving. #T12#
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Silverio actively working from the bottom here.
Archer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silverio gets full guard.
Archer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Archer trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silverio looking for subs off his back but Archer has passed one foot through into half guard. #T13#
Silverio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silverio.
Archer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Silverio controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Archer forces his way into half guard.
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silverio defends it well.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Silverio is defending well. #T14##SUB2#
Silverio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily.
Silverio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silverio controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Silverio wants to improve his position but instead Archer has moved into half guard.
Silverio wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio wants to control but Archer passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (13) vs (8) Silverio
Silverio tries to bench press Archer off him but Archer keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 13 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Able Archer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld live 32
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
DeCoteau avoids the body shot from Minnagh. #CL2#
Minnagh forces DeCoteau back against the cage and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that DeCoteau has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
DeCoteau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Minnagh smiles and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Minnagh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Minnagh.#CUT2#It looks like Caleb DeCoteau has been cut.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
DeCoteau rushes Minnagh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Minnagh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeCoteau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Minnagh has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
DeCoteau tries to pull guard but Minnagh holds him up against the cage and eventually DeCoteau drops back down to his feet.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
DeCoteau is trying to pull guard but Minnagh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb DeCoteau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeCoteau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minnagh taking a breather.
DeCoteau blocking some punches.
Minnagh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeCoteau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Minnagh walks away with a smile on his face. DeCoteau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch lands to the side of DeCoteau 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Minnagh rushes DeCoteau and presses him up against the cage.
Minnagh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minnagh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeCoteau's elbow.
Minnagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeCoteau has Minnagh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Minnagh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Minnagh. #T2#
DeCoteau is trying to pull guard but Minnagh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
DeCoteau tries to pull guard but Minnagh won't allow it.
DeCoteau jumps guard but Minnagh stands there with DeCoteau around his waist. DeCoteau gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
DeCoteau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by DeCoteau.
DeCoteau stalling in the clinch but Minnagh improves position.
Minnagh lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeCoteau backwards.
Minnagh is pushing DeCoteau up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
DeCoteau misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeCoteau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Minnagh'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.#T3##BC#
DeCoteau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeCoteau is looking to clinch but Minnagh is avoiding it.
Minnagh is looking to clinch but DeCoteau is avoiding it. #TD#
DeCoteau changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Minnagh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
DeCoteau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Minnagh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
DeCoteau is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minnagh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
DeCoteau prevents Minnagh from escaping the position.#T4#
Minnagh stops DeCoteau from passing to mount. #SUB#
DeCoteau is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minnagh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
DeCoteau trying to control the position but Minnagh is working away.
Minnagh pushes DeCoteau away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, DeCoteau gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Minnagh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caleb DeCoteau's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
DeCoteau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Minnagh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Minnagh lands a really nice looking cross but DeCoteau seems unphased.
DeCoteau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Minnagh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for DeCoteau with that takedown attempt.
Minnagh scores with a jab.
Minnagh lands with an overhand left.
DeCoteau circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeCoteau is looking to counter the offense by Minnagh and move into the clinch.
DeCoteau throws a series of punches but Minnagh moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh throws a predictable looking body shot
and DeCoteau counters with a three punch combo that has Minnagh backing up. Minnagh nods at DeCoteau to acknowledge the strikes.
Minnagh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Minnagh closes the distance and clinches.
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!#TD#
DeCoteau successfully pulls guard.
Minnagh is looking to stand up but DeCoteau won't let him.
Minnagh postures up. #T1#
Minnagh tries to stand but DeCoteau is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
DeCoteau is working an open guard so Minnagh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
DeCoteau tries to keep at a distance but Minnagh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by DeCoteau.
Minnagh lands a nice uppercut.
DeCoteau fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeCoteau.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh digs a right hand underneath DeCoteau's ribcage. DeCoteau let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
DeCoteau jumps guard but Minnagh stands there with DeCoteau around his waist. DeCoteau gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb DeCoteau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minnagh stalling against the cage. #TD#
DeCoteau pulls guard.
Minnagh wanted to stand there but DeCoteau had control of the position.
Minnagh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
DeCoteau working for a triangle but Minnagh defends it easily.
Minnagh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
DeCoteau looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Minnagh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DeCoteau is proving hard to escape from.
DeCoteau looking to control.
Minnagh preventing the sweep.
DeCoteau has his hands on Minnagh's head, controlling the position.
DeCoteau working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Minnagh clinches up against the cage.#TD#
DeCoteau pulls guard.
Caleb DeCoteau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Minnagh tries to stand but DeCoteau is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
DeCoteau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Minnagh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Minnagh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DeCoteau is proving hard to escape from. #T4##SUB#
DeCoteau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Minnagh is aware though and is defending well.
Minnagh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
DeCoteau working for a triangle but Minnagh defends it easily.
DeCoteau has a closed guard, preventing Minnagh from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeCoteau is trying to control the position but Minnagh postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Minnagh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Caleb DeCoteau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Minnagh connects with a vicious head kick that knocks DeCoteau to the floor! Minnagh dives in looking for the finish!#SUB#
DeCoteau actively working from the bottom here.
DeCoteau trying to control here.
Minnagh is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
DeCoteau trying to control but Minnagh postures up.
Minnagh wants to stand but DeCoteau has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
DeCoteau moves into full guard. #T1#
DeCoteau is pulling down on Minnagh's head. It's preventing any offense from Minnagh, at least for the moment.#SUB#
DeCoteau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Minnagh got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeCoteau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Minnagh has managed to get both his arms back between DeCoteau's legs - danger averted.
Minnagh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DeCoteau is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
DeCoteau working for a triangle but Minnagh defends it easily.
Minnagh is looking to stand up but DeCoteau won't let him. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Minnagh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Minnagh wants to clinch up but DeCoteau keeps it at a distance.
DeCoteau was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Minnagh wants to clinch.
Minnagh throws a body shot but no joy.
Minnagh pushes DeCoteau away with a front kick.
Minnagh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Minnagh throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#Caleb DeCoteau's cut is getting worse.
Minnagh moves in looking to clinch but DeCoteau pushes him off.
DeCoteau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Minnagh counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeCoteau.
Minnagh swings wildly with an uppercut but DeCoteau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minnagh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
DeCoteau pulls guard effortlessly.
Minnagh wants to stand but DeCoteau is controlling his posture from full guard.
DeCoteau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
DeCoteau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DeCoteau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minnagh is one step ahead there. #T4##SU2#
DeCoteau is working an open guard so Minnagh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
DeCoteau throws a front kick aimed at Minnagh's knee but Minnagh avoids it well.
Minnagh tries to clinch but DeCoteau moves out of range.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeCoteau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minnagh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeCoteau.
As Minnagh tries to get set, DeCoteau tries to push him back and clinch up but Minnagh manages to avoid the attempt.
A left lands for Minnagh.
DeCoteau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeCoteau dodges the punch combination from Minnagh.
Caleb DeCoteau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minnagh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeCoteau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bobby Minnagh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DeCoteau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minnagh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Minnagh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Minnagh winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Minnagh!
Our winner, Bobby Minnagh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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