Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MMAHKI 21
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Fieri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
George clinches up with Fieri and pushes him back against the cage.
George tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
George displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fieri up against the cage.
George 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.
George lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
George lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from George .
George misses with a hook to the ribs.
George digs a right hand underneath Fieri's ribcage. Fieri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fieri blocks a body shot from George .
George misses with a hook to the ribs.
George throws a punch but it's blocked by Fieri.
George holding his opponent close, against the cage.
George fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
George slowing the pace effectively.
George digs a right hand into Fieri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fieri's gas tank.
George controlling the action here for a moment.
Come on George - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Fieri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like George wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
George slips under a jab.
George appears to be looking for a big counter.
George moves away from the strike by Fieri.
George digs a good body shot into Fieri's ribs.
George blocks a jab.#T2#
Fieri is looking to score with low kicks.
Fieri throws a hook but George blocks it.
Fieri throws a lazy uppercut
and George counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Guy Fieri has been cut.
Fieri throws a leg kick but George moved away.
George moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fieri is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fieri misses with a left hand
and George counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
George lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Fieri - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for George !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saint George !
A relieved looking Saint George thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Guy Fieri was interviewed post fight and said 'Dude, I’ve been stricken by chicken!'.

Event: WFC 22: Dias vs Puck
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Dias keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puck.
Puck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Puck wants to land a leg kick but Dias is out of range.
A big right from Dias misses.
Dias shoots for a double leg takedown but Puck sprawls well. He's pushed Dias's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Puck missing with a left hand there. Dias was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puck.
A big left from Puck misses.
No luck for Dias with that takedown attempt.
Puck looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puck throws a hook but Dias blocks it.
Dias appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dias moves out of range as Puck strikes.
Puck throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dias half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dias manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Puck on his heels. He'll look to pass Puck's guard now, I'm sure.
Dias content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Dias is looking to work some ground and pound but Puck has wrist control.
Puck keeping full guard, as Dias tries to pass.
Puck trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dias is stalling in the full guard.
Puck is looking to stand up but Dias isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dias drops back looking for a leg! Puck is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Puck manages to kick Dias off! Dias jumps back into Puck's guard.
Puck is trying to control the position but Dias postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dias stops Puck from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dias bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dias drops down looking for a counter takedown but Puck sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Dias closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Puck did well to prevent Dias getting side control.#SUB#
Dias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dias trying to pass the guard but Puck defending well.
Dias is thwarting Puck's attempts to control the position.
Puck tries to get to full guard but Dias has control of the leg.
Dias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Dias thows a huge punch but Puck dodges it nicely.
Puck tries to kick Dias off but Dias keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Dias seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dias trying to control from half guard but Puck is working away.
Puck is trying to stand back up but Dias is controlling him #SUB#
Dias in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Puck tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dias!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vinny Dias!
Vinny Dias retains his welterweight title!

Event: WFC 21: Brunson vs Smith
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Flay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruger closes the distance and clinches up with Flay, looking for a takedown. Kruger pushes Flay against the cage but Flay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Flay wants to counter with a clinch but Kruger pushes him away.
Flay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kruger circles away.#TD2#
Flay scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Flay content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Kruger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flay is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kruger is staying active underneath Flay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger wants to get back to full guard but Flay has passed into side control.
Kruger taking a bit of punishment here - Flay scoring with strikes.
Flay landing strikes.
Flay cracks Kruger with a big right hand but Kruger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kruger tries to improve position but can't.
Flay is staying tight to Kruger's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Flay lands a few punches from side control.
Kruger tries to bench press Flay off him but Flay keeps the position.
Flay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kruger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flay scores with punches from side control.
Flay in side control lands a decent elbow.
Flay cracks Kruger with a big right hand but Kruger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kruger is trying to improve his position.
Flay is working Kruger over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kruger tries to buck Flay off but Flay is having none of it.
Flay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Flay scoring with punches from side control.
Kruger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Flay is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kruger scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Kruger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flay keeps working.
Flay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kruger.
Flay is looking to improve his position.
Kruger trying to control the action but Flay is working from the bottom.
Flay is looking for a sweep. Kruger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flay tries to get to full guard but Kruger has control of the leg.
Kruger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kruger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kruger is trying to control. Flay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Flay is positioning himself well to prevent Kruger advancing to mount.
Kruger is looking to take a break and control but Flay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kruger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Flay desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kruger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kruger missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Kruger is looking for a kimura here.
Kruger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Flay regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kruger postures up in Flay's guard and throws a big left but Flay blocks it.
Flay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kruger.
Kruger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flay wants to sweep here but Kruger controlling him for the moment.
Kruger looking to pass the guard.
Kruger throws a strike but Flay rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kruger keeping full guard, as Flay tries to pass.
Flay landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Flay avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Kruger is looking for a triangle but Flay pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bobby Flay will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Flay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kruger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jesse Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kruger tries to counter with a takedown but Flay is quick to defend against it.
Kruger seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Flay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kruger pinned against the cage. Kruger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kruger has a takedown stuffed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Flay as Kruger shoots in.
Kruger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kruger tries for a takedown but Flay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Kruger. 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.
Kruger shoots in looking for a takedown but Flay manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kruger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kruger shoots in and drives through. Flay sprawls well.
Flay with the counter takedown but Kruger avoids it easily.
Flay scores with a nice strike.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kruger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Flay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Kruger shoots for a double leg takedown but Flay sprawls well. He's pushed Kruger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kruger tries for a takedown but Flay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Flay fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kruger sprawls well initially but Flay persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
Flay is taking a breather. Kruger says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Kruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flay is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Kruger looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kruger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Kruger wants to improve his position but Flay is controlling well. #SUB#
Kruger has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Flay escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Flay!
Flay scoring with punches from side control.
Flay is working Kruger over with some ground and pound from side control.
Flay in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kruger is looking for a sweep.
Kruger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kruger has hold of Flay's hands but Flay slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Kruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3##SUB#
Kruger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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. Flay connects with a nice short shot to Kruger's temple. #SUB#
Kruger looking for submissions off his back.
Kruger has hold of Flay's hands but Flay slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kruger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Flay scores with a couple of nice shots.
Flay is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Flay's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB#
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
Flay is looking to take a break and control but Kruger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flay working Kruger over with strikes. #SUB#
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
Flay is taking a breather. Kruger says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Kruger looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Flay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Flay lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Flay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kruger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kruger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kruger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flay is fending him off so far but Kruger persists. Nope, Flay circles away and we're back to standing.
Kruger loads up on a big right hand but Flay slips the punch.
Flay dives in for a single leg takedown but Kruger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kruger dives in for a single leg takedown but Flay sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Kruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Flay smiles and moves away.
Bobby Flay seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Flay closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kruger quickly recovers to half guard.
Flay wants to take a breather but Kruger is having none of it.
Bobby Flay has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Kruger looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Flay in particular looking to stall.
Ground and pound from Flay.
Flay passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Flay lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kruger hang on?
Flay wants to control the pace but Kruger is squirming around nicely.
Kruger sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Kruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Flay is controlling the pace.
Flay lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Kruger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jesse Kruger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Flay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kruger gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Kruger looking for a triangle here. Flay is fighting it but it looks tight! Kruger pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Flay is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jesse Kruger!
A very excited looking Jesse Kruger 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: HFC 56: Hunt vs Fermi
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Ramsay stuffs the takedown.
Ramsay throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gordon avoids it.
A head kick misses from Ramsay.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ramsay darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gordon fails with the takedown
and Ramsay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramsay pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ramsay dips to his left and cracks Gordon with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gordon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ramsay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gordon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gordon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Ramsay lands a leg kick that knocks Gordon off balance momentarily.
Gordon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramsay can pounce on him.
Ramsay throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Ramsay misses.
Ramsay feints and then cracks Gordon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gordon down.
Ramsay stuffs the takedown.
Ramsay fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gordon just manages to avoid it.
Gordon Ramsay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Gordon.
Ramsay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gordon.
Gordon takes a head kick and keeps coming. #TD2#
Gordon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ramsay's guard.
Gordon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Ramsay trying to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramsay has control of Gordon's left arm, preventing Gordon from doing any damage.
Gordon throws a big elbow that misses.
Gordon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Gordon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ramsay looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gordon prevents Ramsay from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Gordon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gordon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ramsay keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Ramsay is keeping the position.
Gordon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Ramsay keeps moving.
Gordon is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramsay has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ramsay with a nice cross.
Gordon misses with a takedown attempt
and Ramsay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gordon Ramsay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ramsay throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gordon looks for a takedown but Ramsay sprawls well.
Ramsay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gordon Ramsay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramsay plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Ramsay dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Ramsay. #CUT#It looks like Shawn Gordon has been cut.
Ramsay throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC#Gordon is rocked!
Ramsay connects with a leg kick.
Gordon checks the leg kick.
Gordon shoots and misses
and Ramsay makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ramsay drops Gordon with a big left hand! Gordon is injured, injured bad! Ramsay jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gordon Ramsay!
Gordon Ramsay took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: EMPIRE 21: TBA vs TBA
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Fieri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nurmagomedov. That did some damage!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Fieri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab lands there for Fieri.
Fieri throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fieri half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fieri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch.
Fieri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fieri lands a right hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov shoots and misses
and Fieri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fieri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fieri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fieri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nurmagomedov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fieri lands with an uppercut that bounces Nurmagomedov off the cage and back into range.
Nurmagomedov with a poor takedown
and Fieri counters with a leg kick.
Guy Fieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Nurmagomedov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fieri.#T1#
Fieri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fieri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fieri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nurmagomedov under the eye.
Fieri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fieri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up but Fieri circles away and keeps his distance.
Fieri lands a really nice looking cross but Nurmagomedov seems unphased. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov has Fieri up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Fieri breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov has closed the distance and engaged Fieri in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fieri prevents it. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fieri controlling from the top position. #T2#
Nurmagomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA St Petersburg inform us that Nurmagomedov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmagomedov is on top in guard. #REVB#
Nurmagomedov postures up in Fieri's guard and throws a big left but Fieri blocks it.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fieri controlling Nurmagomedov's posture.
Fieri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fieri controls Nurmagomedov momentarily but Nurmagomedov frees himself.
Fieri on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fieri tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fieri has momentary wrist control but Nurmagomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fieri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fieri being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fieri tries to land knees in the clinch but Nurmagomedov avoids the damage to the body.
Fieri prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov successfully pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Fieri dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Fieri scores with a decent looking hook.
Hasbulla Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fieri.
Fieri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fieri's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fieri duly obliges.
Good standup being displayed there by Fieri as he connects with a hook.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fieri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fieri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fieri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Fieri gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagomedov into the cage.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fieri's waist but Fieri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nurmagomedov off to one side.
Fieri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fieri scores with a jab.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown
and Fieri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guy Fieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Nurmagomedov.
Fieri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch up but Fieri keeps it at a distance.
Nurmagomedov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance but Fieri moves to the side
and Fieri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fieri scores with a punch to the head.
Fieri lands a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fieri.
Guy Fieri is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov darts in and clinches Fieri up against the cage.
Fieri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Fieri dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Nurmagomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Fieri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fieri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fieri uses from the top position. #T2#
Nurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fieri controls the pace.
Fieri chips away with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet but Fieri is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov pulls Fieri in close to prevent any damage.
Nurmagomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fieri wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Fieri wants to stand but Nurmagomedov is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL2#
Nurmagomedov drives through and clinches with Fieri against the cage.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but Fieri stands there with Nurmagomedov around his waist. Nurmagomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov has Fieri pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nurmagomedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fieri tumbling to the mat - Nurmagomedov dives into Fieri's guard.
Fieri pulls Nurmagomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Fieri is retaining full guard.
Fieri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov distracts Fieri with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
Nurmagomedov distracts Fieri with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurmagomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hasbulla Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fieri keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Fieri blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Fieri dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
Fieri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but Fieri has him pressed against the cage.
Fieri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fieri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fieri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Guy Fieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Fieri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fieri wants to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov is keeping the position.
Fieri would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nurmagomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Nurmagomedov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fieri puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Fieri content to control rather than advance.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Fieri is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov is looking to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nurmagomedov.
Fieri advances to half guard.
Nurmagomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SU#
Fieri decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Nurmagomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov rushes Fieri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but Fieri turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nurmagomedov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fieri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nurmagomedov has Fieri pushed against the cage.
Fieri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fieri is defending well.
Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fieri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guy Fieri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nurmagomedov is working for takedown but Fieri is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fieri tries to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov is controlling the position. #BC#
Fieri manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Fieri.
Jab from Fieri.
Fieri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fieri lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Fieri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nurmagomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Fieri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fieri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurmagomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Fieri, which made it look bad.
Nurmagomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Fieri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Nurmagomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fieri.
Fieri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Fieri cracks Nurmagomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fieri cracks Nurmagomedov with an open hand slap.
Fieri clobbers Nurmagomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nurmagomedov walks into a straight right hand from Fieri.
An inside leg kick lands from Fieri.
Guy Fieri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fieri lands a jab.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fieri is defending well.#BC#
Fieri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fieri lands with a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fieri.
Hasbulla Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fieri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Fieri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fieri, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Fieri!
Guy Fieri very nearly forgot to thank Shadow Realm Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Stepping Stone 65
Date: Nov 13, 2022

172 cm
24 yrs
153 lbs

181 cm
21 yrs
162 lbs

Linguini

Barnes

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Alfredo Linguini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Linguini drives through and clinches with Barnes against the cage. #TD#
Linguini gets control of Barnes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Linguini will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Linguini keeps moving.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Linguini is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linguini keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Linguini is not content to let Barnes control the position.#SUB#
Linguini looking for submissions off his back.
Linguini tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Linguini is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Linguini wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Linguini is having none of it.
Linguini is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Linguini defends it well. #T3#
Linguini is trying to get back to full guard.
Linguini moves into full guard.
Barnes stands and throws Linguini's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Linguini (0) vs (3) Barnes
Linguini can't do much from the bottom here.
Linguini is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Linguini sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Linguini is keeping him busy. #T4#
Linguini wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Linguini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Linguini tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Linguini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Linguini is defending it quite comfortably.
Linguini tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Linguini is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes is keen to just control but Linguini is a slippery customer.#T5##SUB2#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Linguini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Linguini tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#SUB#
Linguini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Linguini is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Linguini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes. #T6#
Linguini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Linguini wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Linguini tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Linguini is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.
Linguini is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7##SUB#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Linguini wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well. #SUB#
Linguini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes is keen to just control but Linguini is a slippery customer.
Linguini is trying to get back to full guard.
Linguini looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Linguini keeping hold of Barnes's head, controlling as best he can.
Linguini is not content to let Barnes control the position.#T8##SUB#
Linguini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Linguini is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Linguini tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Linguini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Linguini trying to control here. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T9##SUB#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Linguini has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Barnes escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Barnes!
Score +3 for passing guard: Linguini (0) vs (6) Barnes
Barnes wants to control but Linguini is keeping him busy.
Barnes taking a breather here.
Linguini trying his best to control but Barnes has mounted him.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Linguini (0) vs (8) Barnes
Linguini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Linguini is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Barnes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barnes tries to control but Linguini wriggling away.
Linguini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Linguini is trying to control but can't.
Barnes prevents Linguini from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Linguini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.#T11#
Linguini wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Linguini (0) vs (11) Barnes
Barnes working away.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Linguini is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Linguini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Linguini keeps working.
Linguini is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Barnes trying to control the action but Linguini is working from the bottom.
Barnes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Linguini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Linguini is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Barnes is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Linguini (0) vs (13) Barnes
Barnes tries to control but Linguini wriggling away.
Barnes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T13#
Linguini tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Linguini is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Linguini defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barnes. #T14#
Barnes trying to control but Linguini is having none of it.
Linguini gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Linguini looking for submissions off his back.
Linguini tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Linguini is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
Linguini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 13 to 0.

Event: EMPIRE 20: Johnson vs Kakuzo
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Pouliot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pouliot has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice shot by Puck.
Puck scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Puck tries to keep at a distance but Pouliot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Puck throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Puck manages to break the clinch.
Puck lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Puck.
Puck staying out of range there.
A big right from Pouliot misses.
Puck scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puck lands a nice shot that snaps Pouliot's head back. #ROC#Pouliot is rocked!
Puck moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pouliot is still on wobbly legs! Can Puck finish him?
Wolfgang Puck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puck throws a half hearted mid kick.#KD#
Puck cracks Pouliot with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pouliot looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Puck finish him?
Crack! Puck connects with the perfect overhand right and Pouliot falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Puck!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wolfgang Puck!

Event: Stepping Stone 56
Date: Oct 30, 2022

172 cm
24 yrs
153 lbs

165 cm
18 yrs
145 lbs

Linguini

Lime

Event: EMPIRE 18: Riak vs Polo 2
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Peeples takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Peeples stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peeples wants it to stay on the feet.
Peeples tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Flay manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Flay closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Flay lands in his opponent's guard.
Flay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Peeples 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! Flay rolls with it to try and escape but Peeples cranks on the arm and Flay is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kawonn Peeples!
Kawonn Peeples 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: EMPIRE FN11
Date: Oct 19, 2022

#R1#
Leung misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spade definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spade throws a hook to the side of Leung's head but Leung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvin Leung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leung slips a jab from Spade.
Leung shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spade defends it nicely.
Spade throwing a counter right hand but Leung manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Spade gets caught napping as Leung dives in and scores a takedown. Spade manages to retain guard.
Leung is working Spade over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Spade knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leung on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leung trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom.
Spade keeping full guard, as Leung tries to pass. #T1#
Spade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spade works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spade controlling Leung's posture.
Leung trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom.
Spade trying to keep a closed guard but Leung is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Leung has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leung with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leung is looking to work some ground and pound but Spade has wrist control.
Leung works over Spade with some ground and pound from guard.
Spade keeping full guard, as Leung tries to pass.
Spade is trying to control the position but Leung postures up.
Leung distracts Spade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Leung scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spade has control of Leung's left arm, preventing Leung from doing any damage.
Leung scoring with some ground and pound.
Leung controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Spade is trying to control the position but Leung postures up.
Leung's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leung throws a big elbow that misses.
Leung trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom.
Spade throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Leung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spade pinned against the cage. Spade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Spade misses the target.
Tony Spade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Leung.
A lazy left from Spade finds it's target.
Spade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leung. Leung circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spade lands a head shot.#T4#
Spade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spade throws a big shot that misses.
Leung wants to clinch up but Spade keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Leung shoots in and bounces Spade off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Leung prevents Spade from getting back to his feet.
Leung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leung looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leung's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alvin Leung will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Spade lands with a nice body punch.
Spade scores with a jab to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leung.
Leung closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spade circles away.
Leung ducks right into an uppercut from Spade. #TD2#
Spade gets caught flat footed, as Leung shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Spade pulls Leung in close to his closed guard and prevents Leung from doing any damage or advancing position.
Spade has momentary wrist control but Leung slips an elbow through the middle.
Spade is trying to keep Leung in close.
Spade throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've been informed that Leung has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Leung works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Spade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leung.
Spade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spade is looking to control Leung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spade avoid being mounted?
Leung seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Leung is looking to take a break and control but Spade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leung sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Spade on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Leung content to control rather than advance.
Leung is trying to control. Spade wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leung with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Leung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spade defending well though. #SUB2#
Leung is working for a kimura but Spade is defending it quite comfortably.
Leung thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spade's head.
Leung works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Leung has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Spade's face.
Leung working the ground and pound effectively.
Leung postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Spade looks a forlorn figure.
Spade is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Leung lands a big elbow.
Spade keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Leung lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T4#
Leung lands a heavy elbow.
Leung controlling the pace for now.
Leung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Leung has hold of Spade's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Spade manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Leung is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Spade has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Leung controlling the pace for now.
Leung fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alvin Leung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Spade stuffs the takedown attempt from Leung. Leung gets slowly back to his feet.
Leung dives in and grabs Spade's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spade pushes down on Leung's head and hops out.
Leung misses with a takedown
and Leung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tony Spade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Leung.
Leung shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spade scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leung slips a jab and a cross from Spade. #TD2#
Leung shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Leung showed some decent athleticism there.
Leung throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spade wants to sweep but Leung has passed to side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leung is trying to ground and pound but Spade uses the momentary lack of control by Leung to regain half guard. #T1#
Leung slows the pace down in half guard.
Spade trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Spade tries to lock up and control but Leung gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Leung wants to control the pace but Spade is squirming around nicely.
Spade is bucking up trying to escape but Leung cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Leung working Spade over with strikes here.
Leung sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Leung lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Spade hang on?
Leung lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Leung is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Spade to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Spade shrugs it off.
Leung sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Leung swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Spade is now in Leung's guard. A big mistake from Leung there, giving up the dominant position! #T3#
Spade is looking to work some ground and pound but Leung has wrist control.
Leung keeping moving, preventing Spade from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Leung has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Spade is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Leung.
Alvin Leung is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leung struggling a bit here.
Spade is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Leung's shoulder. That is not cool.
Leung is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spade tries to stand but Leung is controlling his head.
Spade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leung keeps working.
Leung tries to improve position but can't.
Tony Spade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An elbow from Spade crashes against the mat.
Spade trying to control the position but Leung is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leung is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spade wants to control but Leung is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tony Spade.
I think Leung 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alvin Leung!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alvin Leung waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Stepping Stone 50
Date: Oct 16, 2022

172 cm
24 yrs
153 lbs

155 cm
16 yrs
130 lbs

Linguini

Snowstrinski

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Alfredo Linguini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Linguini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Snowstrinski tries for a takedown but Linguini manages to get underhooks.
Snowstrinski 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.#TD#
Linguini decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Linguini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snowstrinski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snowstrinski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snowstrinski stands and throws Linguini's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Linguini (0) vs (3) Snowstrinski
Linguini tries to buck Snowstrinski off but Snowstrinski is having none of it.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Linguini has escaped the position, nice work there.
Linguini tries to bench press Snowstrinski off him but Snowstrinski keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Linguini has escaped the position, nice work there.
Linguini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Snowstrinski working away.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Linguini, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Linguini gets back to half guard.
Linguini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Linguini tries to get out of the position.
Linguini is looking to control Snowstrinski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Linguini avoid being mounted?
Snowstrinski is looking to take a break and control but Linguini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Linguini is looking for a sweep. Snowstrinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Linguini has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Linguini is trying to maintain the position but Snowstrinski is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Linguini sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Linguini looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Linguini is refusing to be controlled, as Snowstrinski sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Linguini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Linguini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Snowstrinski trying to control from half guard but Linguini is working away.
Linguini is pressing down on Snowstrinski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Linguini has his foot on Snowstrinski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snowstrinski works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Linguini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snowstrinski pushes down on Linguini's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Linguini gets full guard.#T4#
Snowstrinski trying to control but Linguini is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Linguini is looking for a triangle but Snowstrinski pushes his legs off easily.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Linguini keeps moving. #SUB#
Linguini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snowstrinski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Linguini is looking to cinch up a triangle. Snowstrinski throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Linguini's body to avoid the submission. Linguini has instead reached around Snowstrinski's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Linguini arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alfredo Linguini!

Event: Stepping Stone 44
Date: Oct 09, 2022

172 cm
23 yrs
153 lbs

170 cm
18 yrs
145 lbs

Linguini

Chai

Event: EMPIRE 16: Kaca vs Battah
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Leung looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leung fails with a takedown attempt.
Leung fails with the takedown.
Marco Polo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Leung.
Polo tests Leung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leung shoots for a double leg takedown but Polo sprawls well. He's pushed Leung's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Leung rushes Polo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Polo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Polo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Polo.
Polo stalling the fight.
Polo has a couple of punches blocked by Leung.
Leung is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Leung is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Polo to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Polo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Polo on the inside.
Polo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leung looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leung is trying to pull guard but Polo has him pressed against the cage.
Leung is trying to pull guard but Polo has him pressed against the cage.
Polo misses with some punches.
Polo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Polo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leung tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Polo smiles and moves away.
Leung slips a jab from Polo.
Leung chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Polo can pounce on him.
Leung tries for a takedown but Polo circles away easily
and Polo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Polo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Polo.
Alvin Leung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Leung shoots in for a takedown but Polo shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Polo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leung.
Polo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Polo counter with a right hand. #ROC#Leung is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Polo engages and cracks Leung with a massive lead left hook - Leung tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Polo is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Polo!

Event: EMPIRE 16: Kaca vs Battah
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Fieri swings widly with a right hand
and Khamag counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fieri lands a leg kick that knocks Khamag off balance momentarily.
Khamag throws a jab when Fieri was well out of range.
Khamag circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fieri looks to score with a jab to the body but Khamag is just out of range.
Khamag misses with a looping right.
Fieri swings widly with a right hand
and Khamag counters with a straight right hand.
Fieri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fieri misses with a left hand
and Khamag counters with a three punch combo that has Fieri backing up. Fieri nods at Khamag to acknowledge the strikes.
Fieri throws a shot from downtown. Khamag moves away and avoids it.
Fieri misses with a hook
and Khamag counters with a nice uppercut.
Khamag looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fieri throws a looping overhand right but Khamag ducks down to avoid it.
Khamag looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fieri throws a series of punches but Khamag avoids them all with ease.
Khamag looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Khamag checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Khamag throws out a counter right but Fieri avoids it with no problem.
Fieri misses the body punch
and Khamag connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Fieri.
Fieri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khamag let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Khamag scores with a nice right hand.
Fieri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fieri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Khamag keeps the fight on the outside.
Khamag is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fieri with a body shot.
Fieri lands a jab to the nose.#KD2#
Khamag lands a big right hand that sends Fieri crashing to the mat! Khamag stays standing though and waves Fieri back to his feet!#ROC2#Fieri is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Guy Fieri has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fieri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh Fieri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fieri missing with a left hand there. Khamag was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khamag displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fieri throws out the jab.
Fieri seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
A jab lands there for Fieri.
Fieri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Khamag looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fieri.
Khamag defending well as Fieri loads up on a big left hand.
Guy Fieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fieri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khamag is out of range and Fieri settles back down.
Fieri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khamag counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fieri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khamag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khamag looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Khamag darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Khamag misses with an uppercut.
Fieri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khamag.
Fieri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khamag moves away.
It seemed like Khamag was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Fieri throws a combination that misses
and Khamag cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Fieri misses its intended target.
Khamag avoids the body shot from Fieri.
A little jabbing left from Khamag on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fieri throws a lazy right hand but Khamag sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khamag avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khamag! But no joy.
Khamag is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fieri had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The fighters circling - Khamag throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Fieri misses.
Khamag takes one on the button.
Khamag might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Khamag defending well as Fieri loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Khamag on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fieri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khamag lands a nice shot that snaps Fieri's head back.
Fieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khamag throws out a counter right but Fieri avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Fieri misses with a left hand
and Khamag counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fieri misses with a looping left.
Fieri blocks a jab.
Fieri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fieri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fieri swinging wildly here.
Khamag slips a jab from Fieri.
Fieri misses with an uppercut
and Fieri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fieri misses with a lunging right hand
and Khamag counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut lands for Khamag. That snapped Fieri's head back.
Khamag slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khuyag Khamag dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guy Fieri's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fieri throws out a loose jab but Khamag uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fieri misses with a hook.
Fieri misses with a left hand
enabling Khamag to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Fieri.
Fieri takes a swing at Khamag's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Khamag releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fieri throws a poor cross that misses
and Khamag cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fieri has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fieri misses with a hook. Khamag ducked under it nicely.
Khamag looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab from Fieri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fieri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from Fieri misses.
Fieri looks to clinch
and Khamag counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khamag connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fieri momentarily. #T1#
Fieri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Khamag scores with a counter punch that sends Fieri to the canvas! Khamag smells blood - he's punishing Fieri with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Fieri has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khuyag Khamag!
Khuyag Khamag thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Guy Fieri spoke after the fight, saying 'Dude, I’ve been stricken by chicken!'.

Event: Stepping Stone 42
Date: Oct 02, 2022

180 cm
18 yrs
183 lbs

172 cm
23 yrs
153 lbs

Atkinson

Linguini

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Alfredo Linguini!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Linguini pushes Atkinson up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Linguini gets control of Atkinson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Linguini will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Linguini working for submissions but it's allowed Atkinson to get to half guard.
Atkinson tries to pass to full mount but Linguini defends it.
Linguini is staying active underneath Atkinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Atkinson is really struggling to control Linguini but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Atkinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Linguini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Linguini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Linguini trying to control but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson tries to pass to full mount but Linguini defends it. #T1#
Linguini is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (3) vs (0) Linguini
Atkinson tries to control but Linguini wriggling away.
Linguini wants to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away.
Linguini might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Atkinson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Atkinson looking to control but Linguini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Atkinson prevents Linguini from getting the reversal.#T2#
Atkinson tries to control but Linguini wriggling away. #SUB#
Atkinson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Linguini is trying to escape the mount.
Atkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Linguini is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Linguini tries to improve his position but Atkinson has taken his back! Atkinson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Linguini tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Atkinson pushes Linguini away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rowan Atkinson!

Event: EMPIRE 15: De Rossi vs Hyrra
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Puck misses with a wild body shot.
Scorfna feints the counter takedown.
Puck keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD2#
Scorfna looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Puck has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Scorfna wants to control from the top but Puck keeps moving.
Scorfna prevents Puck from getting back to his feet.
Scorfna wants to control from the top but Puck keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puck pulls Scorfna in to control the position.
Scorfna won't allow Puck to get back to his feet.
Scorfna tries to free his leg and advance position but Puck is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puck has Scorfna pulled in close to control his posture.
Puck keeping moving, preventing Scorfna from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Scorfna wants to pass the guard but Puck is keeping the position.
Scorfna seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Puck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Puck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scorfna.
Scorfna shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #KD#
Puck lands a big right hand that sends Scorfna crashing to the mat! Puck stays standing though and waves Scorfna back to his feet!#ROC#Scorfna is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scorfna tries for a takedown but Puck circles away easily
and Puck counters with a right hand from hell and Scorfna is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wolfgang Puck!

Event: EMPIRE 15: De Rossi vs Hyrra
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Flay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Starling tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flay swivels and escapes.
Flay feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Flay takes the fight into the clinch.
Flay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Starling fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Flay has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Flay has hold of one of Starling's legs. Starling is fighting the takedown attempt but Flay gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Starling is trying to keep Flay in close.
Flay is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Starling trying to control the position. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flay pushing down on Starling's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Flay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ground and pound from Flay. #SUB#
Flay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Flay is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Flay working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Flay lands with a punch from half guard.
Flay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Flay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Starling tries to roll over but Flay keeps him under control.
Flay is thwarting Starling's attempts to control the position.
Flay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Flay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Starling tries to roll over but Flay keeps him under control.
Starling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Starling trying to control here.
Flay lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Flay seems to be working for a kimura but Starling defends the submission attempt.
Starling is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flay's back!
Flay tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Starling prevents Flay from getting the reversal.
Starling throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Starling thowing shots but they're missing. #T4#
Flay regains half guard.
Starling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Flay is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flay keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Flay dominated that round.
That's time! Flay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Starling shoots for a double leg takedown but Flay sprawls well. He's pushed Starling's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Flay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Starling shoots in but Flay avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Flay clinches up with Starling and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Flay gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Flay lands a couple of digs.
Flay controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flay wants to control from the top but Starling keeps moving. #SUB2#
Starling is looking for a triangle but Flay pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Flay trying to control the position from guard on top but Starling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobby Flay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flay's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Flay working some strikes from top position.
Flay controls from within his opponent's guard.
Starling is trying to control the position but Flay postures up.
Flay distracts Starling with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Flay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Flay looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Starling is trying to keep Flay in close.
Flay passes into half guard.
Flay looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Flay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starling can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Flay seems to be working for a kimura but Starling defends the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Flay. #T3#
Flay content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Flay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Starling is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Flay scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Flay seems content to control.
Starling has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flay is working away from the top position though.
Flay is nestled in close to Starling, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Flay looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Starling is trying to stand. #T4#
Starling is concentrating on defense, preventing Flay from advancing position.
Flay looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Starling is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Flay scores with a couple of nice shots.
Flay prevents Starling from improving his position.
Flay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Flay working Starling over with strikes.
Flay lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Flay looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Starling with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Flay lands strikes from half guard.
Flay is controlling the pace.
Flay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Flay dominated that second round.
That's time! Flay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Flay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Starling pinned against the cage. Starling gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Flay shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Flay controlling the action here.
Flay trying to control from half guard but Starling is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flay controlling the action here.
Flay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Flay looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Starling trying to control here.
Starling tries to kick Flay off but Flay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Starling gets full guard.
Flay looking to sit in guard and control but Starling gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Flay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Flay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Starling is one step ahead there. #T2#
Flay is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Starling trying to control but Flay is working from the bottom.
Flay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Flay keeping moving, preventing Starling from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Flay drives through and clinches with Starling against the cage.
Starling wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Starling is trying to pull guard but Flay turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Starling wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bobby Flay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Starling fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Starling wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flay has him pressed against the cage.
Flay has Starling pressed against the cage.
Starling drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bobby Flay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carleton Starling.
Starling tries to pull guard but Flay won't allow it.
Starling fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A bit of stalling here from Starling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Flay pulls guard successfully.
Flay pulls Starling in close to prevent any damage.
Carleton Starling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Flay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flay has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Flay!
A relieved looking Bobby Flay thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TUF S2: Round 1, Day 2
Date: Sep 28, 2022

#R1#
Aprile misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Leon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Apriles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aprile wants to clinch but De Leon slips to the side
enabling De Leon to counter with a crisp jab.
Aprile looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De Leon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#KD2#
De Leon lands a big right hand that sends Aprile crashing to the mat! De Leon stays standing though and waves Aprile back to his feet!#ROC2#Aprile is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aprile circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by De Leon. Aprile falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for De Leon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abelardo De Leon!
During a confident post fight interview, Abelardo De Leon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 36: Ilmarinen vs Tintley 2
Date: Sep 25, 2022

#R1#
Thadboy stuns Ramsay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ramsay throws a head kick that misses.
Thadboy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thadboy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramsay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Ramsay responds with a good body kick, but Thadboy manages to step out the way in time.
Thadboy takes a swing at Ramsay's ribcage but misses.
Thadboy lands a slapping body shot.
Thadboy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramsay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jab from Ramsay.
Ramsay swats away the attempt to clinch by Thadboy.
Thadboy lands a nice looking body shot.
Thadboy connects with a body shot that sends Ramsay's belly button to the back.
Thadboy scores with a shot to the body.
Dontavious Thadboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thadboy throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Thadboy is looking to clinch.
Thadboy wants to clinch.
Thadboy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramsay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body kick there by Ramsay.
Ramsay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thadboy swings for the body but Ramsay moves out of range.
Thadboy moves out of range of the body kick.
Thadboy walks into a straight right hand from Ramsay.
Ramsay misses with a body shot.
Ramsay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramsay pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thadboy is out of range and Ramsay settles back down.
Thadboy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Ramsay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thadboy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramsay. #CL#
Ramsay gets tackled into the cage by Thadboy. Thadboy maintains the clinch.
Ramsay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thadboy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thadboy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thadboy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramsay slowing the pace effectively.
Thadboy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramsay tries to stall but Thadboy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thadboy lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramsay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thadboy tries a body shot but Ramsay blocks it.
Thadboy dodges an elbow strike from Ramsay.
Ramsay wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thadboy tries to throw a body punch but Ramsay avoids it by throwing Thadboy back against the cage.
Ramsay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thadboy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramsay's elbow.
Thadboy digs a right hand into Ramsay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramsay's gas tank.
Thadboy can't find room to land a body shot as Ramsay controls the action.
Ramsay blocks a body shot from Thadboy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Ramsay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thadboy blocks it with crossed arms.
Ramsay lands with a short shot to the head.
Thadboy lands a shoulder strike.
Thadboy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Thadboy as the two fighters clinch.
Thadboy can't find room to land a body shot as Ramsay controls the action.
Thadboy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thadboy tries to work over Ramsay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thadboy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thadboy lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Thadboy.
Thadboy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thadboy lands with a light punch inside.
Ramsay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thadboy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ramsay misses with a knee to the head.
Thadboy lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramsay looks winded!
Thadboy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramsay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thadboy lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hand to the body from Thadboy. #T4#
Thadboy lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Thadboy.
Thadboy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Thadboy.
Thadboy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thadboy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thadboy lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Thadboy.
Ramsay prevents a body shot from Thadboy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thadboy.
Thadboy tries a body shot but Ramsay blocks it.
A short right from Thadboy on the inside.
Thadboy digs a right hand into Ramsay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramsay's gas tank.
Thadboy struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramsay controls his hands.
Thadboy lands a body shot.
Thadboy lands a body punch.
Thadboy digs a right hand underneath Ramsay's ribcage. Ramsay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thadboy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thadboy cracks Ramsay with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dontavious Thadboy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Thadboy tries to bum rush Ramsay with a series of wild strikes but Ramsay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thadboy looks to land a combination but Ramsay avoids it well.
Ramsay attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thadboy moves out of range as Ramsay throws a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Thadboy. Those never looked like landing.
Ramsay throws a chopping leg kick but Thadboy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thadboy tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramsay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thadboy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Ramsay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thadboy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ramsay thumps Thadboy with a low kick.
Thadboy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thadboy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Thadboy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ramsay is breathing heavily.
Ramsay avoids the body shot from Thadboy.
Thadboy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramsay can do to turn this around?#CL#
Thadboy pushes Ramsay up against the cage in a clinch.
Thadboy struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramsay controls his hands.
Thadboy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thadboy struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramsay controls his hands.
Thadboy misses with a punch to the body.
Thadboy misses with a body punch.
Ramsay looking to stall.
Thadboy tries to throw a body punch but Ramsay avoids it by throwing Thadboy back against the cage.
Thadboy is working Ramsay over against the cage.
Thadboy tries to throw a body punch but Ramsay avoids it by throwing Thadboy back against the cage.
Thadboy works on Ramsay's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Thadboy.
Ramsay prevents a body shot from Thadboy.
Thadboy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thadboy lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Ramsay prevents a body shot from Thadboy.
A right handed body shot lands from Thadboy.
Thadboy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Thadboy.
Thadboy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ramsay in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thadboy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Thadboy.
Ramsay prevents a body shot from Thadboy.
Thadboy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thadboy.
A hook to the body from Thadboy.
Thadboy tries a body shot but Ramsay blocks it.
Ramsay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thadboy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thadboy misses with a punch to the body.
Thadboy presses Ramsay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thadboy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thadboy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thadboy lands a shot to the body.
Thadboy pushes Ramsay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Thadboy digs a right hand into Ramsay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramsay's gas tank.
Thadboy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thadboy lands a nice shot to the body.
Thadboy presses Ramsay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Thadboy - that landed with a thud.
Thadboy tries to throw a body punch but Ramsay avoids it by throwing Thadboy back against the cage.
Thadboy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramsay trying to stall but Thadboy improves his position.
Dontavious Thadboy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thadboy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thadboy can't find room to land a body shot as Ramsay controls the action.
Thadboy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thadboy lands a right hand.
Thadboy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ramsay blocks a body shot from Thadboy.
Thadboy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ramsay or not.
Thadboy tries to throw a body punch but Ramsay avoids it by throwing Thadboy back against the cage.
Thadboy tries to work over Ramsay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramsay is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thadboy lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Thadboy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thadboy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Thadboy - that landed with a thud.
Thadboy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thadboy misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Thadboy.
Ramsay prevents a body shot from Thadboy.
Thadboy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramsays head.
Thadboy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thadboy digs a right hand underneath Ramsay's ribcage. Ramsay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thadboy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thadboy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thadboy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thadboy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramsay's elbow.
Thadboy lands a body shot.
Thadboy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thadboy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thadboy digs a right hand underneath Ramsay's ribcage. Ramsay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dontavious Thadboy dominated that second round.
That's time! Thadboy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Thadboy wants to clinch.#CL#
Thadboy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ramsay, pushing him back against the cage.
Thadboy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramsay's elbow.
Thadboy misses with a body punch.
Ramsay wants to break free but Thadboy has control.
Ramsay prevents a body shot from Thadboy.
Ramsay blocks a body shot from Thadboy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thadboy can't find room to land a body shot as Ramsay controls the action.
Thadboy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thadboy tries to throw a body punch but Ramsay avoids it by throwing Thadboy back against the cage.
Thadboy misses with a body punch.
Ramsay has had enough of the clinch but Thadboy keeps him there for the moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Thadboy.
Ramsay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ramsay throws an elbow that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Thadboy.
Thadboy can't find room to land a body shot as Ramsay controls the action.
Nice body punch from Thadboy - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Thadboy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thadboy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thadboy tries to work over Ramsay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thadboy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramsay's elbow.
Thadboy scores with a shot to the side of Ramsay's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thadboy.
A right hand to the body from Thadboy.
Thadboy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thadboy digs a right hand underneath Ramsay's ribcage. Ramsay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Thadboy.
Thadboy digs a right hand underneath Ramsay's ribcage. Ramsay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thadboy presses Ramsay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thadboy tries to throw a body punch but Ramsay avoids it by throwing Thadboy back against the cage.
Thadboy lands a nice shot to the body.
Thadboy tries to throw a body punch but Ramsay avoids it by throwing Thadboy back against the cage. #T2#
Thadboy scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thadboy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramsay's elbow.
Ramsay is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ramsay throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Thadboy - that landed with a thud.
Thadboy tries to throw a body punch but Ramsay avoids it by throwing Thadboy back against the cage.
Thadboy misses with a body punch.
Thadboy struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramsay controls his hands.
Ramsay is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Thadboy is leaning against Ramsay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ramsay prevents a body shot from Thadboy.
Thadboy lands a shot to the body.
Thadboy works on Ramsay's body with a couple of short punches.
Thadboy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thadboy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thadboy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ramsay or not.
Thadboy scores with a hook to the body.
Thadboy lands a shot to the body.
Thadboy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramsay's elbow. #T3#
Ramsay avoiding damage.
Thadboy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramsay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thadboy digs a right hand into Ramsay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramsay's gas tank.
Thadboy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thadboy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon Ramsay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thadboy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thadboy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thadboy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dontavious Thadboy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thadboy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thadboy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramsay misses with an elbow over the top.
Ramsay is trying to stall.
Thadboy misses with a body punch.
Thadboy lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Thadboy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thadboy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ramsay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ramsay just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thadboy's brow.
Thadboy misses with a body punch.
Ramsay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thadboy misses with a punch to the body.
Thadboy tries a body shot but Ramsay blocks it.
Thadboy dodges an elbow strike from Ramsay.
Ramsay misses with a knee to the head.
Ramsay blocks a body shot from Thadboy.
Ramsay has a couple of punches blocked by Thadboy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramsay.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dontavious Thadboy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thadboy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Dontavious Thadboy!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Dontavious Thadboy!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Dontavious Thadboy!

Dontavious Thadboy wins by unanimous decision!
Dontavious Thadboy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Gordon Ramsay was interviewed post fight and said 'Right you, you, you, you, fuck off, fuck off, fuck off, fuck off'.

Event: Stepping Stone 37
Date: Sep 25, 2022

172 cm
23 yrs
153 lbs

179 cm
18 yrs
179 lbs

Linguini

De Herrera

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Alfredo Linguini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Dionisio De Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by De Herrera or perhaps it was just good defense by Linguini, which made it look bad. #CL#
Linguini forces De Herrera back against the cage and clinches.
Linguini is defending well against a takedown attempt.
De Herrera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Linguini is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alfredo Linguini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dionisio De Herrera.
De Herrera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Linguini gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
De Herrera looking for a takedown. #TD#
Linguini has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics De Herrera uses from the top position. #SUB#
Linguini has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. De Herrera doesn't defend quickly enough and Linguini has managed to lock this one up! Can De Herrera escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Linguini on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alfredo Linguini!

Event: RISE 101: Parker v Garotinho
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1#
Hohol dives in for a single leg takedown but Roast sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roast is looking for the big counter here.
Roast tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roast misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Roast lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hohol backwards.
Roast misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Hohol has Roast pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hohol pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Roast tumbling to the mat - Hohol dives into Roast's guard.
Roast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Roast blocks nicely.
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roast is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hohol landing some decent shots from guard.
Roast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohol. #T1#
Roast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roast preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roast can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohol connects with a couple of short punches.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Roast blocks nicely.
Hohol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
Hohol throws a big right hand that misses.
Hohol scoring with some ground and pound.
Roast utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hohol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roast's head.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
Roast wants to stand up but Hohol is controlling him.
Hohol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hohol with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Roast blocks nicely. #T3#
Hohol throws an elbow that misses. Roast uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hohol's guard. Nice move by Roast!#REVB#
Hohol wants to sweep but no luck.
Hohol is working hard here to advance position.
Hohol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roast wants to stand but Hohol has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hohol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roast is one step ahead there.
Hohol 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##T4#
Roast keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hohol tries to pass to full mount but Roast defends it.
Hohol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roast's head.
Hohol looks to land a strike but Roast avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've been hearing that Hohol has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hohol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hohol throws a strike but Roast rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hohol is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohol.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hohol darts in looking for a takedown but Roast gets double underhooks and turns Hohol into the cage.
Roast misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roast misses with the head strike.
Roast misses with the head strike.
Roast tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Roast fails to land.
Hohol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roast misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hohol tries for a takedown but Roast manages to get underhooks.
Roast misses with a punch on the inside.
Roast misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roast softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hohol throws a punch but it's blocked by Roast.
Hohol has Roast pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roast manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Honza Hohol. 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.
Hohol blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hohol.#TD#
Hohol wants the takedown. Roast is fighting it off but Hohol persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Roast's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hohol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hohol throws a strike but Roast rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Roast has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hohol is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Hohol trying to strike off his back.
Roast slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Hohol.
Hohol misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hohol wants to get back to full guard but Roast has mounted him!
Hohol is trying to reverse the position but instead Roast has taken his back - oops!
Hohol is in bad spot here.
Roast doesn't have the hooks in and Hohol manages to turn into his guard.
Roast utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hohol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Hohol postures up in Roast's guard and throws a big left but Roast blocks it.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES2#
Roast has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hohol is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hohol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roast misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roast misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hohol tries for a takedown but Roast manages to get underhooks.
Hohol blocking some punches.
A short right from Hohol on the inside. #TD#
Hohol jumps guard.
Roast stopping the sweep attempt from Hohol.
Roast wanted to stand there but Hohol had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohol bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roast's guard. #REVR##T3#
Roast preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hohol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roast can do to turn this around?
Roast preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hohol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohol sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roast's guard.
Nice strikes from Hohol there.
Hohol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hohol.
Hohol misses with a head shot. Roast uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohol with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Hohol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohol is looking to work some ground and pound but Roast has wrist control.
Roast utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hohol is looking to work some ground and pound but Roast has wrist control.
Hohol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roast's head.
Hohol landing with the ground and pound.
Hohol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Honza Hohol will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hohol misses with a lunging right hand
and Roast counters with a one-two to the body.
Hohol closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hohol scores with a nice right hand. #TD#
Hohol fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Roast to the ground. Hohol is now in Roast's guard.
Hohol working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roast's head.
Hohol throws a strike but Roast rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hohol looking for a sweep. Not yet Hohol, not yet.
Roast wants to stand but Hohol has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hohol looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Hohol doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hohol 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.
Hohol has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Roast has passed into side control.
Hohol is trying to control Roast's posture but Roast avoids it.
Hohol is looking to regain half guard here but Roast keeps moving and retains side control.
Hohol is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hohol regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hohol has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Roast has passed into side control.
Hohol tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Hohol tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roast wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hohol is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Roast is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hohol wants to hold on but Roast pushes him away.
Hohol is desperately trying to improve his position but Roast has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Hohol manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hohol is looking for a sweep. Roast is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Honza Hohol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roast tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hohol.
Hohol tries to roll over but Roast keeps him under control.
Honza Hohol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hohol trying to control but Roast postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hohol makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hohol.
Hohol is trying to keep Roast in close.
Roast won't allow Hohol to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohol is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chuck Roast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Hohol shoots in and gets a takedown into Roast's guard.

Roast manages to escape and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Roast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hohol 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Honza Hohol!

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