Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF Fight Night 57
Date: Jan 29, 2025

#R1#
Costa stuns Lewis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Costa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Costa thuds a left hand into Lewis's body.
Lewis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lewis. Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Costa.
Lewis shoots in but no luck this time.
Lewis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Costa throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Costa lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick lands for Costa.
Costa misses with a hook. Lewis ducked under it nicely.
Costa's corner calls for a 1-2. Costa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Costa tries to clinch there but Lewis circles away.
Lewis misses with an uppercut.
Costa tries to clinch but Lewis moves out of range. #TD#
Lewis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Costa on his heels. He'll look to pass Costa's guard now, I'm sure.
Lewis stopping the sweep attempt from Costa.#T1#
Costa is pulling down on Lewis's head. It's preventing any offense from Lewis, at least for the moment.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Costa is keeping the position for now.
Lewis chips away with some ground and pound.
Lewis won't allow Costa to sweep him here.
Lewis forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Costa wants to get back to full guard.
Lewis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Costa is looking for a sweep. Lewis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lewis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Costa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lewis in particular looking to stall.#T2##SUB#
Lewis is trying to work for a kimura but Costa is defending well. #SUB#
Costa is defending against the submission attempts here by Lewis.
Lewis 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.
Costa is looking for a sweep. Lewis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lewis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Costa is looking to improve his position.
Costa trying to control but Lewis postures up.
Costa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lewis not doing much here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Costa trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lewis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lewis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Costa wants to control but Lewis is keeping busy.
Lewis controlling the action here.
Costa is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lewis seems to be working for a kimura but Costa defends the submission attempt.
Lewis wants to take a breather but Costa is having none of it.
Costa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Costa is pressing down on Lewis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've been hearing that Lewis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Costa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lewis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Costa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Costa keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Costa is adopting a defensive guard.
Lewis lands a couple of elbows.
Lewis pushing down on Costa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Costa trying to control but Lewis postures up.
Lewis thows a huge punch but Costa dodges it nicely.
Costa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lewis trying to mount his opponent but Costa defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that AJ Lewis will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Costa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Costa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Lewis. Those never looked like landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lewis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.#TD#
Lewis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lewis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Costa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lewis's guard. #REVB#
Lewis has control of Costa's left arm, preventing Costa from doing any damage.
Lewis has momentary wrist control but Costa slips an elbow through the middle.
Costa wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Lewis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Lewis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Costa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Costa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Costa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Costa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lewis pulls Costa in close to prevent any damage.
Costa postures up.
Costa controlling from the top position.
Costa wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Costa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lewis's head.#SUB#
Lewis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Costa is aware though and is defending well.
Costa won't allow Lewis to sweep him here.
Costa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lewis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Costa trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Lewis has his foot on Costa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Costa works his way back into a safe position though.
Costa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Costa trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Costa throws an elbow that misses. Lewis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Costa's guard. Nice move by Lewis!#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lewis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Costa managing to control the position.
Costa working a defensive guard here.
Lewis is working Costa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lewis throwing strikes but missing.
Lewis stopping the sweep attempt from Costa.#T3#
Lewis being controlled here momentarily.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis throws a big right hand that misses.
Costa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving.
Costa pulls Lewis in to control the position.
Costa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Costa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Costa is just content to waste time from the top position. Lewis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lewis wants to sweep but no luck.
Lewis pulls Costa in close to prevent any damage.
Costa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Costa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lewis pulls Costa in to control the position.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kyoto Costa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lewis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Costa does it's job there.
Costa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lewis. That did some damage!#TD#
Costa tries to sprawl but Lewis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Costa trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Lewis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Costa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Costa wants to control but Lewis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
AJ Lewis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lewis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Costa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lewis lands a couple of elbows.
Costa trying to keep a closed guard but Lewis is proving a slippery customer.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lewis is pulling down on Costa's head to control his posture.
Costa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lewis 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.
Costa wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Lewis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lewis pulls Costa in close to prevent any damage.
Lewis is trying to control the position but Costa postures up.
Costa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Costa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Costa advances to half guard.
Lewis tries to roll over but Costa keeps him under control.
Costa content to control rather than advance.
Lewis controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Costa in particular looking to stall.
Costa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Costa is taking a breather. Lewis 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.
Lewis trying to control from the bottom.
Costa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Costa working over Lewis with some ground and pound. Lewis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Costa prevents Lewis from improving his position.
Costa throwing shots but Lewis is blocking nicely.
Costa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lewis trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Costa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lewis trying to hold on to Costa's head to control him but Costa postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lewis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Costa connects with a solid leg kick.
Lewis takes one on the button.
Costa tries to clinch
and Lewis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Costa as he connects with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewis looks for a takedown but Costa sprawls well.
Costa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoto Costa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Costa 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kyoto Costa!

Event: ENIGMA 237
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1##CL#
Stroganov has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Stroganov has hold of one of Dibiassi's legs. Dibiassi is fighting the takedown attempt but Stroganov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dibiassi trying to keep a closed guard but Stroganov is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dibiassi wants to stand up but Stroganov is controlling him.
Stroganov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dibiassi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stroganov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stroganov with a nice head shot there.
Dibiassi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stroganov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stroganov cracks Dibiassi with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibiassi is wriggling around but Stroganov manages to pass to half guard.
Stroganov lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stroganov lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Stroganov working over Dibiassi with some ground and pound. Dibiassi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Stroganov connects with a nice short shot to Dibiassi's temple.
Dibiassi won't allow Stroganov to pass to mount.
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. Stroganov connects with a nice short shot to Dibiassi's temple.
Dibiassi tries to kick Stroganov off in order to stand up. Stroganov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Stroganov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dibiassi!
Stroganov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stroganov 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.
Dibiassi is bucking up trying to escape but Stroganov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've been hearing that Stroganov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Stroganov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dibiassi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dibiassi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stroganov unloading with bombs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dibiassi tries to buck Stroganov off but he can't manage it.
Dibiassi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stroganov raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Dibiassi wants to control but Stroganov is having none of it.
Stroganov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stroganov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stroganov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dibiassi taking shots to the head.
Stroganov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dibiassi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dibiassi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stroganov controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Stroganov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stroganov working Dibiassi over with strikes here. #T3#
Stroganov prevents Dibiassi from getting the reversal.
Stroganov lands a big shot there that rocks Dibiassi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dibiassi is squirming around, avoiding Stroganov's attempts to control the action.
Dibiassi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dibiassi wants to control but Stroganov is having none of it.
Stroganov wants to control the pace but Dibiassi is squirming around nicely.
Stroganov with the ground and pound from mount.
Stroganov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dibiassi is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Stroganov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dibiassi hang on?
Stroganov dominating with strikes here.
Stroganov cracks Dibiassi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stroganov landing punches. #ROC#Dibiassi is rocked!
Dibiassi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dibiassi is still in real trouble! Can Stroganov finish him?
Stroganov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stroganov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stroganov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stroganov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Dibiassi covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Stroganov!
A very excited looking Viktor Stroganov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Zahedi
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Beanbag throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crunch! Beanbag slams his shin into Moore's torso.
Moore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moore there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Angelo Moore has been cut.
A left lands for Moore.
Moore's corner calls for a 1-2. Moore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beanbag really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Beanbag.
Beanbag ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Moore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Beanbag closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Beanbag.
Moore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Beanbag gets through Moore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beanbag lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beanbag misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Beanbag.
Beanbag lands with a short shot to the head.
Moore wants to break free but Beanbag has control.
Beanbag lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moore.
A right hand to the body from Beanbag.
Moore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moore tries to circle away but Beanbag has him pinned against the cage.
Moore prevents a body shot from Beanbag.
Beanbag tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moore's elbow.
Beanbag lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beanbag looking to throw knees to the head but Moore is blocking nicely.
Beanbag with a knee to the head.
Moore is trying to force a seperation but Beanbag has the dominant position.#T2#
Beanbag lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beanbag lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beanbag lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beanbag tries a knee to the head but Moore blocks it.
Beanbag lands a right hand.
Beanbag keeps control of Moore as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Beanbag tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moore's elbow.
Beanbag misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moore is looking to break free of the clinch but Beanbag has double underhooks.
Beanbag misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beanbag creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moore has had enough of the clinch but Beanbag keeps him there for the moment.
Beanbag scores with a shoulder strike.
Beanbag misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beanbag.
Beanbag goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moore can't break the clinch. #T3#
Moore tries to work over Beanbag's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beanbag goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beanbag tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beanbag working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Beanbag.
Beanbag lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Beanbag lands a shoulder strike.
Moore is looking to break free of the clinch but Beanbag has double underhooks.
Beanbag lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beanbag misses with a body punch.
Beanbag pushes Moore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moore wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moore wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moore takes a knee to the side of the body.
Moore tries to break the clinch but Beanbag is controlling the position.
Beanbag lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moore.#T4#
Beanbag with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Moore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moore throws the left hand but Beanbag avoids the punch easily.
Beanbag lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beanbag swats away the attempt to clinch by Moore.
Moore throws a sloppy head kick and Beanbag moves out of range easily.
Beanbag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Moore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Teo-King Beanbag dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angelo Moore's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Beanbag throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Beanbag looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beanbag avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beanbag chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moore can pounce on him. #CL#
Beanbag rushes Moore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beanbag throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moores head.
Beanbag throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moores head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beanbag lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moore or not.
Beanbag misses with a punch to the body.
Teo-King Beanbag has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Moore manages to break the clinch.
Beanbag throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range. #T1#
Moore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moore throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Beanbag misses the target.
Moore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beanbag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Beanbag. Beautiful body shot.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Beanbag ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Beanbag appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Beanbag.
Beanbag slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#KD#
Beanbag lands a big uppercut and Moore crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Moore looks OK. Beanbag waves Moore back to his feet!#ROC#Moore is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Angelo Moore's cut even more.#T2#
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!
Moore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moore is still on wobbly legs! Can Beanbag finish him?
Beanbag ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Moore seems to have recovered his senses.
Beanbag takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beanbag thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Moore if he has to take too many more of those.
Beanbag lands a nice shot to the body.
Beanbag lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moore drops his hands momentarily and Beanbag needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Moore just on the top of the head. Moore drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Moore - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Teo-King Beanbag!
After winning the bout, Teo-King Beanbag thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SSG 389 Ozymandias vs Gomes
Date: Jan 19, 2025

166 cm
45 yrs
148 lbs

175 cm
38 yrs
173 lbs

McCain

Finn

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 28 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 20 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Finn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McCain to the mat! McCain manages to get full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (0) vs (2) Finn
Finn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Finn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McCain is trying to keep Finn in close.
Finn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Finn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Finn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
McCain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finn is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing good reports from McCain's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Finn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Finn got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Finn has managed to get both his arms back between McCain's legs - danger averted.
Finn is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
McCain keeping full guard, as Finn tries to pass.
Finn stopping the sweep attempt from McCain.
Finn tries to free his leg and advance position but McCain is retaining full guard.
Finn content to stall in guard here. #T4#
McCain trying to control the position. #SUB#
McCain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finn defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Finn looking to pass the guard.
Finn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Finn wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.#T5#
Finn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McCain looking for a sweep. Not yet McCain, not yet.
Finn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Finn wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
Finn keeps trying to improve his position.
Finn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Finn.#T6#
Finn looking to pass the guard.
McCain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Finn controls the pace.
McCain is trying to keep Finn in close. #T7#
Finn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McCain working a defensive guard here.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Finn won't allow McCain to sweep him here. #T8#
Finn 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.
Finn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
Finn slips nicely into half guard.
McCain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finn controlling the action here.
Finn tries to pass to full mount but McCain defends it.
Finn sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9#
McCain is in trouble now - Finn has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (0) vs (5) Finn
McCain tries to reverse the position but Finn maintains control.
Finn controlling from mount.
Finn prevents McCain from getting the reversal.
Finn controlling his opponent. #T10#
McCain prevents Finn from taking his back.
McCain is looking to get to half guard.
McCain is controlling an arm, preventing Finn from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Finn controlling from mount. #T11#
McCain wants to hold on but Finn pushes him away.
Finn controlling the position easily from mount.
Yet more stalling tactics from Finn.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain tries to hold on but Finn postures up.
Finn controlling his opponent.
More stalling from Finn.#T12#
Finn moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: McCain (0) vs (8) Finn
Finn biding his time, looking for the opening.
Finn with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Well,McCain is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Finn is hanging on to McCain's back as he tries to escape.
Finn controls the position.
Finn has the hooks in. McCain is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McCain is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Finn. #T14#
McCain trying to control the hands but Finn breaks the grip.
Finn just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Finn wins on points by 8 to 0.
A victorious Huckleberry Finn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFA 34
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Flores has a takedown stuffed.
Flores shoots in but Kruczek avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Flores gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kruczek pushes down on Flores's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kruczek scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Kruczek there.
Flores tries to kick Kruczek off but Kruczek keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kruczek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kruczek slips a nice elbow through Flores's hands, connecting with Flores's forehead.#ROC2#Flores is rocked!
Kruczek is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Flores is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kruczek fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Flores from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kruczek! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Kruczek!

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Buddha 3
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Longabaugh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caceres sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Caceres misses with a hook. Longabaugh ducked under it nicely.
Longabaugh throwing a counter right hand but Caceres manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Caceres closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Longabaugh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Caceres gets to mount! Longabaugh was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Longabaugh tries to reverse the position but Caceres maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Caceres with good strikes from the mount here!
Longabaugh is trying to reverse the position but instead Caceres has taken his back - oops!
Caceres keeps control of the position as Longabaugh tries to break free.
Well, with Caceres on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Longabaugh is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Caceres.
Caceres is landing with strikes from the back.
I really don't envy Longabaugh right now.
Caceres tries to keep control of the position but Longabaugh is staying busy.
Longabaugh is trying to get back to his feet but Caceres has full control of the position and if anything, Longabaugh has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
Caceres is landing with strikes. Longabaugh can't take much more of this.
Longabaugh is in bad spot here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Caceres's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Longabaugh defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Caceres's arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caceres is landing with strikes. Longabaugh can't take much more of this.
Longabaugh is trying to stand back up.
Caceres gets his hands free as Longabaugh looks to control. #T3#
Longabaugh tries to escape the position.
Longabaugh trying to control the action but Caceres just sinks the hooks in.
Caceres controlling well, preventing Longabaugh from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Caceres working for a choke but Longabaugh is defending well.
Longabaugh rolls, trying to escape but Caceres keeps control of the position. #T4##SUB2#
Caceres is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I really don't envy Longabaugh right now. #SUB2#
Longabaugh has hold of Caceres's leg, trying to break free but it's let Caceres lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Longabaugh is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Caceres throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rickson Caceres!
A very excited looking Rickson Caceres rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: FCL 72 - Pike vs Sarinnen
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Foster has taken the fight to the clinch.
Caceres can't get the takedown.
Caceres can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Foster as Caceres shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Caceres. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Foster forces Caceres back against the cage and clinches.
Foster connects with a knee to the head.
Caceres being controlled against the cage.
Foster stalling the fight.
Caceres drops down looking for an ankle pick but Foster pulls his leg out and moves away.
Caceres doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Foster counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Caceres is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caceres misses with a takedown attempt - Foster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Caceres throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Foster tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Caceres is in Foster's guard.
Foster is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Caceres dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVB#
Caceres tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Foster tries to improve position but can't.
Foster wants to control but Caceres postures up.
Foster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caceres. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Caceres tries to advance to mount but can't.
Caceres has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Foster tries to improve his position but Caceres has taken his back! Caceres has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Foster tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Caceres pushes Foster away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodrigo Caceres!

Event: NYF Fight Night 54
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Costa takes a swing at Decker's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Decker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Costa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Decker on the side of the head.
Costa slips a jab and a cross from Decker.
Costa feints a counter leg kick.
Costa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Decker.
Decker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Decker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Costa connects with a crisp jab.
Costa throws the left hand but Decker avoids the punch easily.
Costa scores with a jab.
Costa cracks Decker with a good jab.
Costa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Decker's head.
Decker moves out of range as Costa strikes.
Costa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Costa throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Costa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Decker.
Decker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Costa throws the left hand but Decker avoids the punch easily.
Costa looks to land a left hand but Decker moved out of range nicely.
Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Costa throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Decker counters with a crisp right hand that drops Costa! Decker lets Costa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Kyoto Costa has been cut.
Decker walks into a straight right hand from Costa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decker looks to land a right hand but Costa moved out of range.
A low kick from Costa misses
and Decker counters with a huge left! Costa is in big trouble! He's backing up but Decker isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Costa from any more damage. A dominating finish by Decker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucca Decker!

Event: SSG 385 Finn vs Feet
Date: Jan 05, 2025

175 cm
38 yrs
173 lbs

178 cm
41 yrs
172 lbs

Finn

Feet

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 19 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Finn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Feet as he avoids it easily.
Feet leaves Finn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Feet scores with a takedown into Finn's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Finn (0) vs (2) Feet
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feet looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Feet drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Feet jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Finn 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Finn keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
Feet wants to pass the guard but Finn is keeping the position.#T1#
Feet slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Finn has control of Feet's left arm, preventing Feet from doing any damage.
Finn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Feet is one step ahead there.
Finn is pulling down on Feet's head to control his posture.
Feet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finn controlling Feet's posture.
Feet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Feet advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (0) vs (5) Feet#T2#
Finn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Feet wants to control but Finn is keeping him busy.
Finn is trying to improve his position.
Finn tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Feet presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Finn (0) vs (7) Feet
Feet wants to take Finn's back but he can't do it this time.
Finn tries to hold on but Feet pushes him away.
Finn is trying to escape the mount.
Finn is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Finn is squirming around, avoiding Feet's attempts to control the action.
Feet fails to advance to Finn's back. #T3#
Feet avoids the attempt from Finn to control.
Finn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Finn reaches up and holds on to Feet to control the position.
Finn tries to lock up and control but Feet gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Feet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Finn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Feet trying to control the action but Finn is working from the bottom.
Finn is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Feet wants to free his trapped foot but Finn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Finn is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Finn is looking for a sweep. Feet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Feet trying to pass the guard but Finn defending well.
Finn is trying to control but can't.
Finn is concentrating on defense, preventing Feet from advancing position. #SUB2#
Finn is defending against the submission attempts here by Feet.
Finn is looking for a sweep. Feet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Finn is looking to control Feet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Finn avoid being mounted?
Finn gets back to full guard. #T5#
Finn is pulling down on Feet's head to control his posture.
Finn 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.
Feet postures up.
Finn is adopting a defensive guard.
Feet is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Feet postures up.
Feet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finn pulls Feet in close to his closed guard and prevents Feet from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Finn continues to stall.
Finn is trying to control the position but Feet postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feet preventing the sweep.
Finn has Feet pulled in close to control his posture.
Feet showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Feet stopping the sweep attempt from Finn.
Feet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Finn wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Finn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Feet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Feet's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (7) Feet
Feet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Feet might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Finn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Feet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Finn's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (9) Feet
Finn managing to control the position. #T8#
Feet sitting in guard here, content to control.
Finn pulls Feet in close to his closed guard and prevents Feet from doing any damage or advancing position.
Feet preventing the sweep.
Finn is adopting a defensive guard.
Feet showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Finn can't keep his opponent in guard - Feet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Finn tries to get to full guard but Feet has control of the leg. #T9#
Finn wants to control but Feet is keeping busy.
Finn is looking for a sweep. Feet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
My spies in Dorito Academy inform me that Feet has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Finn is trying to maintain the position but Feet is very close to passing his half guard.
Feet is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Finn is looking to control Feet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Finn avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Finn actively working from the bottom here.
Finn won't allow Feet to pass to mount. #T10#
Finn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Feet trying to mount his opponent but Finn defends it.
Finn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Finn trying to control but Feet postures up.
Finn wants to get back to full guard.
Finn is working hard here to advance position.
Feet wants to pass the guard but Finn is defending well.
Feet is looking to take a break and control but Finn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Feet performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Finn wants to improve his position but Feet is controlling well.
Finn is positioning himself well to prevent Feet advancing to mount.
Finn is looking for a sweep. Feet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Finn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Feet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finn has Feet pulled in close to control his posture. #T12#
Feet postures up.
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finn is keeping the position for now.
Finn trying to control the position here.
Finn keeping full guard, as Feet tries to pass.
Feet wants to control from the top but Finn keeps moving.
Finn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (4) vs (9) Feet
Feet moves into full guard.
Finn won't allow Feet to sweep him here. #T13#
Finn postures up.
Feet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (4) vs (11) Feet
Finn controlling the position for now.
Finn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Feet wants to pass the guard but Finn is defending well.
Feet prevents Finn from improving his position.#T14#
Feet content to control rather than advance.
Feet is keen to just control but Finn is a slippery customer.
Finn is trying to get back to full guard.
Feet is thwarting Finn's attempts to control the position.
Finn tries to get to full guard but Feet has control of the leg.
Finn is controlling Feet's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finn is not content to let Feet control the position.
Finn is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Feet wins on points by 11 to 4.
Seemah Feet thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 234
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Bara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turngemaxt lands with a nice combination. Bara backs away looking to recover.
Bara is looking to clinch.
Bara shoots for a takedown but Turngemaxt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turngemaxt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turngemaxt with a nice cross.
Bara shoots in for a takedown but Turngemaxt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turngemaxt swats away the attempt to clinch by Bara.
Turngemaxt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turngemaxt scores with a sloppy right hand. Bara should have avoided that one.
Bara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Turngemaxt misses the target.
Turngemaxt connects with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Turngemaxt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turngemaxt.
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!
Turngemaxt swats away the attempt to clinch by Bara.
Turngemaxt throws a big shot that misses.
Turngemaxt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good shot there by Turngemaxt.
Furdas Turngemaxt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turngemaxt misses with a few strikes there.
Bara slips a jab from Turngemaxt.
Turngemaxt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Turngemaxt defends it well.#T1#
Bara is looking to clinch but Turngemaxt is avoiding it.
Turngemaxt cracks a nice hook into Bara's ribs.
Turngemaxt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bara avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Turngemaxt gets caught napping as Bara dives in and scores a takedown. Turngemaxt manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Turngemaxt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bara is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Turngemaxt looking for a guillotine here but Bara defends easily.
Bara pushes down on Turngemaxt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Turngemaxt won't allow Bara to pass to mount.
Turngemaxt wants to control but Bara is keeping busy. #T2#
Bara moves nicely into side control.
Turngemaxt is trying to get back to half guard.
Bara trying to control the position but Turngemaxt is working away.
Turngemaxt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Turngemaxt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turngemaxt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turngemaxt is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Turngemaxt is looking for a triangle but Bara pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Turngemaxt working for a triangle but Bara defends it easily. #SUB#
Turngemaxt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bara is aware though and is defending well.
Turngemaxt keeping full guard, as Bara tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Turngemaxt looking for subs off his back but Bara has passed one foot through into half guard.
Turngemaxt won't allow Bara to pass to mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Turngemaxt wants to improve his position but Bara is controlling well.
Turngemaxt gets back to full guard.
Bara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Turngemaxt's guard.
Turngemaxt tries to roll over but Bara keeps him under control.#SUB#
Turngemaxt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bara pulls his head out easily.
Bara prevents Turngemaxt from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Furdas Turngemaxt dominated that round.
That's time! Turngemaxt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turngemaxt.
Furdas Turngemaxt is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Bara closes the distance and clinches.
Bara is looking to control Turngemaxt's arms but Turngemaxt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bara has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bara.
Turngemaxt has been working on his balance at Gym To Nica, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bara.
Bara is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Turngemaxt to keep the fight standing.
Turngemaxt working aggressively here.
Turngemaxt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bara prevents a body shot from Turngemaxt.
Bara takes an elbow to the temple.
Turngemaxt misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Turngemaxt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bara's brow. #TD2#
Bara jumps into guard, dragging Turngemaxt to the mat. #SUB2#
Bara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turngemaxt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Turngemaxt trying to control the action but Bara is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bara sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Turngemaxt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bara is staying active underneath Turngemaxt, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Turngemaxt trying to mount his opponent but Bara defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Turngemaxt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bara sees it coming and defends easily.
Turngemaxt is trying to control the action in half guard but Bara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Bara actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turngemaxt working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bara's thigh. Bara counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Turngemaxt trying to control but Bara is working from the bottom. #T3#
Turngemaxt works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Bara is defending against the submission attempts here by Turngemaxt. #SUB2#
Bara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turngemaxt throwing shots but Bara is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Bara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turngemaxt pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bara actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bara won't allow Turngemaxt to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Bara actively working from the bottom here.
Turngemaxt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bara has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Turngemaxt trying to control from half guard but Bara is working away. #SUB2#
Bara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turngemaxt pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turngemaxt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bara defending well though.
Turngemaxt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bara can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Turngemaxt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bara defends it well.
Turngemaxt trying to pass the guard but Bara defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Furdas Turngemaxt dominated that second 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.#R3#
Turngemaxt looks to land a left hand but Bara moved out of range nicely.
Bara with the counter takedown but Turngemaxt avoids it easily.#CL2#
Bara gets a clinch.
Bara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turngemaxt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turngemaxt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bara blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bara.
Bara pressing his opponent against the cage.
Turngemaxt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Turngemaxt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Turngemaxt is trying to maintain a safe position but Bara gets an underhook and turns Turngemaxt into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turngemaxt struggles to land a body shot inside as Bara controls his hands.
Bara tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Turngemaxt effectively controlling the action here.
Bara dodges an elbow strike from Turngemaxt.
Bara tries to pull guard but Turngemaxt won't allow it. #T1#
Turngemaxt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baras head.
Turngemaxt throws a punch but it's blocked by Bara.
Turngemaxt lands a left hand.
Bara tries to pull guard but Turngemaxt holds him up against the cage and eventually Bara drops back down to his feet.
Furdas Turngemaxt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riziki Bara.
Turngemaxt misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bara is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turngemaxt is keeping busy.
Bara trying to control the position but instead, Turngemaxt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bara into the cage.
Bara seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Turngemaxt swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Bara pulls Turngemaxt into guard.
Turngemaxt looking to pass the guard.
Turngemaxt trying to control but Bara is working from the bottom. #T2#
Bara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turngemaxt slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Turngemaxt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turngemaxt. #SUB2#
Bara actively working from the bottom here.
Turngemaxt wants to pass the guard but Bara is defending well.
Riziki Bara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turngemaxt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Bara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turngemaxt is pressing down on Bara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bara is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Bara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turngemaxt passes the guard and advances to mount!
Turngemaxt tries to control but Bara wriggling away.
Bara is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T4##SUB#
Turngemaxt goes for an armbar but Bara turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bara.
Turngemaxt wants to sweep here but Bara controlling him for the moment.
Bara looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Turngemaxt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bara defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Turngemaxt is looking for a triangle but Bara pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Furdas Turngemaxt clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Turngemaxt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turngemaxt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bara slips under a jab from Turngemaxt.
Turngemaxt throws a looping overhand right but Bara ducks down to avoid it.
Bara tries to clinch up.
Turngemaxt with a nice cross.#CL2#
Bara moves into the clinch.
Turngemaxt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turngemaxt misses with an elbow over the top.#TD2#
Bara drags the fight down to the ground.
Turngemaxt advances to half guard. #SUB#
Turngemaxt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turngemaxt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Turngemaxt tries to pass to full mount but Bara defends it. #SUB#
Turngemaxt is working for a kimura but Bara is defending it quite comfortably.
Turngemaxt moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Turngemaxt is trying to get an arm triangle but Bara is defending well.
Bara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turngemaxt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turngemaxt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bara is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Turngemaxt wants to control but Bara is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Turngemaxt goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bara rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Turngemaxt's guard! Nice work there by Bara!
Bara tries to free his leg and advance position but Turngemaxt is retaining full guard.
Bara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Turngemaxt is trying to keep Bara in close. #T3#
Bara works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Turngemaxt trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Turngemaxt is working to get back to half guard.
Turngemaxt wants to control but Bara is having none of it.
Turngemaxt is working to get back to half guard.
Turngemaxt is working hard here to advance position.
Turngemaxt is squirming around, avoiding Bara's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Bara is looking to work his way around to Turngemaxt's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Turngemaxt is trying to escape the mount but Bara keeps good control and instead manages to take Turngemaxt's back. #SUB2#
Bara is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Turngemaxt has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bara is hanging on to Turngemaxt's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Bara is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Turngemaxt defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turngemaxt is really stuck here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Riziki Bara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Bara tries to clinch up but Turngemaxt circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turngemaxt misses with an uppercut.
Bara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turngemaxt.
Bara tries to clinch up but Turngemaxt circles away and keeps his distance.
Turngemaxt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Turngemaxt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turngemaxt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turngemaxt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bara walks into a straight right hand from Turngemaxt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Turngemaxt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Turngemaxt passes to full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turngemaxt manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bara to take his back!#T1##SUB#
Turngemaxt is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bara knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bara for a finish.
Turngemaxt doesn't have the hooks in and Bara manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Turngemaxt is looking for a triangle here but Bara uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bara tries to move into full mount but can't pass Turngemaxt's legs.
Turngemaxt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Turngemaxt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bara off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Turngemaxt has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bara has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T2#
Turngemaxt is trying to stick to Bara's back but Bara is turning into Turngemaxt. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Turngemaxt's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bara.
Bara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bara slips nicely into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Turngemaxt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bara pulls his head out easily.
Bara is looking to advance position but Turngemaxt won't allow it.
Turngemaxt tries to get to full guard but Bara has control of the leg. #T3#
Turngemaxt works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Turngemaxt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bara passes into side control.
Turngemaxt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#SUB#
Turngemaxt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bara pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Turngemaxt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turngemaxt tries to get to full guard but Bara has control of the leg. #T4#
Bara trying to pass the guard but Turngemaxt defending well.
Bara is looking to take a break and control but Turngemaxt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Furdas Turngemaxt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turngemaxt is trying to get back to full guard.
Turngemaxt trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turngemaxt is just riding it out for now. Bara eventually gives up the hold.
Turngemaxt tries to roll over but Bara keeps him under control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 49:46
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Furdas Turngemaxt!
Furdas Turngemaxt retains his welterweight title!
Furdas Turngemaxt really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BANZAI NUTRITION logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SSG 381 Finn vs Gracias
Date: Dec 22, 2024

175 cm
38 yrs
173 lbs

183 cm
36 yrs
176 lbs

Finn

Gracias

Event: Con
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1##CL#
Stroganov takes the fight into the clinch.
Stroganov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stroganov is looking for a takedown.
Stroganov blocks an uppercut.
Stroganov is trying to stall.
The referee calls for Stroganov to work.
Stroganov slowing the pace effectively.
Duck Ki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stroganov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stroganov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Duck Ki misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Viktor Stroganov.
Duck Ki cracks Stroganov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duck Ki throws a big shot that misses.
Stroganov doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Duck Ki counters with a left hand that sends Stroganov to the canvas! #ROC2#Stroganov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stroganov trying to control the position here.
Oh Stroganov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Stroganov is looking to sweep but instead, Duck Ki has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Duck Ki is trying to work for a kimura but Stroganov is defending well.
Stroganov seems to have got his legs back now.
Stroganov gets full guard.
Stroganov wants to sweep here but Duck Ki controlling him for the moment.
Duck Ki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stroganov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stroganov controlling the position.
Stroganov keeping full guard, as Duck Ki tries to pass.
Stroganov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duck Ki is one step ahead there.
Duck Ki trying to control but Stroganov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Stroganov is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Duck Ki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stroganov looking for a sweep. Not yet Stroganov, not yet.
Stroganov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Stroganov passes into half guard.
Duck Ki trying to hold on to Stroganov's head to control him but Stroganov postures up.
Stroganov lands with a punch from half guard.
Stroganov lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Stroganov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Duck Ki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stroganov working over Duck Ki with some ground and pound. Duck Ki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Duck Ki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Duck Ki is looking to improve his position.
Stroganov drops an elbow to the side of Duck Ki's head.
Duck Ki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Duck Ki.
We've been hearing that Stroganov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Duck Ki is trying to keep Stroganov in close.
Stroganov landing some decent shots from guard.
Stroganov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Duck Ki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Duck Ki working for a triangle but Stroganov defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Duck Ki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stroganov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stroganov works over Duck Ki with some ground and pound from guard.
Stroganov lands a couple of digs.
Stroganov with a nice head shot there.
Duck Ki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stroganov has passed into side control.
Duck Ki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Viktor Stroganov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Stroganov closes the distance and clinches.
Stroganov is struggling to control the position.
Duck Ki misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stroganov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Stroganov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stroganov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Duck Ki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stroganov is working away from the top position though.
Stroganov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Duck Ki manages to get to 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.#SUB2#
Duck Ki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stroganov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stroganov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been informed that Duck Ki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Duck Ki looking for a sweep. Not yet Duck Ki, not yet. #T1#
Viktor Stroganov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Duck Ki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stroganov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stroganov stands up over Duck Ki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Duck Ki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stroganov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stroganov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stroganov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Duck Ki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Stroganov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stroganov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stroganov stopping the sweep attempt from Duck Ki.
Stroganov scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Duck Ki looking for a guillotine here but Stroganov defends easily.
Stroganov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Duck Ki's head.
Stroganov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Duck Ki working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stroganov has passed into half guard!
Stroganov is trying to control the action in half guard but Duck Ki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Duck Ki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stroganov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Stroganov there.
Stroganov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Duck Ki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Duck Ki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stroganov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stroganov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stroganov lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Stroganov.
Duck Ki has hold of Stroganov's hands but Stroganov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stroganov is nestled in close to Duck Ki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Duck Ki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stroganov is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Stroganov there. #T4#
Nice strikes from Stroganov there. #SUB2#
Duck Ki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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!
Stroganov lands strikes from half guard.
Stroganov drops an elbow to the side of Duck Ki's head.
Stroganov lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stroganov lands a nice short elbow.
Duck Ki has hold of Stroganov's hands but Stroganov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Duck Ki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stroganov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Duck Ki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duck Ki taking some punishment here, with Stroganov in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Stroganov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3##TD#
Stroganov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Duck Ki is trying to improve his position.
Duck Ki gets back to half guard.
Stroganov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Duck Ki wants to improve his position but Stroganov is controlling well.
Duck Ki trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroganov trying to control the action but Duck Ki is working from the bottom.
Duck Ki keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Duck Ki has hold of Stroganov's hands but Stroganov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Stroganov lands strikes from half guard.
Duck Ki wants to improve his position but Stroganov is controlling well.
Stroganov 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.
Stroganov lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stroganov connects with a nice short shot to Duck Ki's temple.
Duck Ki tries to roll over but Stroganov keeps him under control.
Stroganov 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.
Duck Ki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stroganov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Duck Ki is looking to control Stroganov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duck Ki avoid being mounted?#T2#
Duck Ki taking some punishment here, with Stroganov in his half guard. #SUB2#
Duck Ki actively working from the bottom here.
Duck Ki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stroganov scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Duck Ki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stroganov pulls his head out easily.
Stroganov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Duck Ki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stroganov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stroganov working Duck Ki over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroganov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Duck Ki trying to hold on to Stroganov's head to control him but Stroganov postures up.
Duck Ki taking some punishment here, with Stroganov in his half guard. #T3#
Duck Ki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Duck Ki.
Duck Ki wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stroganov is now in half guard.
Duck Ki is trying to control but can't.
Duck Ki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Duck Ki.
Stroganov working some strikes from top position.
Duck Ki has momentary wrist control but Stroganov slips an elbow through the middle.
Stroganov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Duck Ki has momentary wrist control but Stroganov slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Duck Ki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stroganov defends well.#SUB2#
Duck Ki pushes a forearm under Stroganov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Stroganov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Go Duck Ki!
Go Duck Ki is the new featherweight champion!

Event: ENIGMA 231
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Bara pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Amir is posturing up here but Bara has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Amir tries to roll out but it's too tight and Amir has to tap! Slick submission there by Bara!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Riziki Bara!
Our winner, Riziki Bara, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: NYF Fight Night 50
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1#
Strickland throws a series of punches but Costa avoids them all with ease.
A good leg kick by Costa.
Costa looks for a takedown but Strickland sprawls well.
Costa throws a leg kick but Strickland sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Strickland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Costa jabs Strickland to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Costa thuds a left hand into Strickland's body.
Strickland tests Costa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Costa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strickland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costa moves away.
Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strickland swings widly with a right hand
and Costa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick from Strickland misses.
Costa throws a hook to the side of Strickland's head but Strickland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Costa moves away from the strike by Strickland.
Costa blocks a jab.
Costa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've been told by Strickland's head coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strickland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good work by Strickland as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Costa misses.
Strickland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Costa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Costa lands the left hand.
Costa moves away from the strike by Strickland.
Strickland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costa.
Strickland looks to land a left hand but Costa moved out of range nicely.
Costa lands a nice shot to the body.
Costa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Costa connects with a body shot that sends Strickland's belly button to the back.
Strickland misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Costa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Costa slips under a jab.
Strickland checks a leg kick.
Strickland looks to land a left hand but Costa moved out of range nicely.
Costa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Strickland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strickland.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Costa! But no joy.
Strickland changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strickland throws a hook but Costa avoids it easily.#T2#
Strickland misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely.
Strickland throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa ducks under a wild hook from Strickland.
Strickland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deangelo Strickland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costa lands with a nice body punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Costa.
Costa moves out of range as Strickland strikes.
Costa thuds a left hand into Strickland's body.
Strickland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Strickland.
Costa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strickland appears to be looking for a big counter.
Strickland lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Costa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strickland swivels and escapes.
Deangelo Strickland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoto Costa.
Strickland checks a low kick from Costa.
Strickland with a hook.
Costa tries to clinch there but Strickland circles away.
Strickland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Strickland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Costa blocks a jab.
Costa misses with a looping right.
Strickland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Costa throws a hook but Strickland blocks it.
Costa misses with a body shot.
Costa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strickland looks to land a left hand but Costa moved out of range nicely.
Strickland throws a low kick, looking for Costa's leg but Costa calmly moves out of range.
Costa tries to land a leg kick but Strickland saw it coming and moves away.
Costa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strickland.
Nice defenses there by Costa.
Strickland walks into a jab.
Costa throws a hook but Strickland avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Strickland. #T4#
Strickland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Strickland with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Costa to score with a decent uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strickland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strickland misses with a hook.
Costa lands the left hand.
Costa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strickland's hands.
A clash of legs there as Strickland blocks the low kick.
Costa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Strickland had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Costa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strickland throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strickland scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Costa looks to land a left hand but Strickland moved out of range nicely.
Strickland dips to his left and cracks Costa with an uppercut!
Strickland connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Costa momentarily.
Costa looks to score with a jab to the body but Strickland is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strickland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Costa is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Costa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Strickland quickly recovers to half guard.
Costa content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Deangelo Strickland will probably get the nod.
That's time! Strickland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Strickland darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Strickland throws a shot to the body.
Strickland misses with a hook.
Costa wants to counter the offense by Strickland and move into the clinch position.
Strickland tries a head kick but it misses.
Costa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strickland scores with the left hand. Costa knows he should have avoided that one.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Strickland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strickland tests Costa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Costa throws out a leg kick but Strickland moves out of range and Costa only half commits.
Strickland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Costa circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa tries to work over Strickland's front leg with a kick but Strickland checks it.
Costa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
Strickland throws a head kick that Costa semi-blocks. #T1#
Costa slips a straight right by Strickland.
Kyoto Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strickland misses with an uppercut.
Strickland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Deangelo Strickland is winning the standup battle so far.
Costa throws a hook but Strickland blocks it.
Strickland looks to land a combination but Costa avoids it well.
Jab, jab by Strickland - just one landing.
Costa checks a leg kick.
Strickland fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Strickland misses.
Costa looks to land a combination but Strickland avoids it well.
Costa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strickland pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slow jab from Strickland misses its intended target.
Strickland lands with an uppercut that bounces Costa off the cage and back into range.
Strickland slips a straight right by Costa.#T2#
Costa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strickland checks it well.
Costa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strickland lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Strickland. Costa shrugs it off though.
Strickland throws a big shot that misses.
Costa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Costa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Costa dives in for a single leg takedown but Strickland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Deangelo Strickland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoto Costa.
Strickland tries to bum rush Costa with a series of wild strikes but Costa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strickland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Costa looks to land a left hand but Strickland moved out of range nicely.
Strickland gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Strickland looks to land a right hand but Costa moved out of range.
Strickland scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strickland throws a right hand that Costa ducks under and follows up with a left that Costa also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Strickland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Costa.
Costa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
A slow jab from Strickland misses its intended target.
Costa misses with a low kick.
Costa dives in and grabs Strickland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strickland pushes down on Costa's head and hops out.
Strickland throwing a counter right hand but Costa manages to avoid it.
Costa tries to score with a low kick but Strickland moves his leg out of the way.
Strickland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Costa. That did some damage!
Strickland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Costa thuds his right hand into Strickland's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Strickland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Costa can do to turn this around?
Strickland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Strickland throws a body punch but Costa moves out of range.
Strickland misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Strickland checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Costa throws a shot to the body.
Costa avoids the body shot from Strickland. #TD2#
Costa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Costa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costa lands an elbow.
Costa in side control, throwing shots but Strickland defends.
Costa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
The referee asks Costa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Costa prefers to stall for the moment though.
Costa trying to control the position but Strickland is working away.
Strickland wants to control but Costa postures up.
Strickland is not content to let Costa control the position.
Strickland is trying to control Costa's posture but Costa avoids it.
Costa throws a strike aimed at the side of Strickland's head but Strickland avoids it well.
Strickland struggling a bit here.
Strickland throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deangelo Strickland dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jab, jab by Costa - just one landing.
Costa misses with a straight right.
Strickland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Costa.
Costa checks a leg kick nicely.
Costa misses with a low kick.
Strickland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Costa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strickland.
Costa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Costa goes for a double leg but Strickland avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strickland continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Costa feints and as Strickland raises his hands in defense, Costa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Costa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Strickland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland pulls Costa in close to his closed guard and prevents Costa from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Costa wants to control from the top but Strickland keeps moving.
Strickland trying to control the position.
Costa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Strickland working a defensive guard here.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Strickland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Costa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strickland.
Kyoto Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Costa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Strickland has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strickland and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Costa clobbers Strickland with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A cross from Costa lands.
Strickland misses with a hook.
Strickland throws a poor cross that misses
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand.
Costa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Costa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Costa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strickland as he jumps to the side.
Strickland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Costa.
Costa misses with a low kick.
Strickland throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa misses with a low kick.
Costa lands a nice hook to Strickland's body. Strickland takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Costa throws a jab but it's blocked by Strickland.
Strickland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Costa misses with an uppercut
and Strickland counters with a straight right hand.
Strickland connects with the punch.
Strickland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
A big left from Costa misses.
Strickland swats away the attempt to clinch by Costa.
Costa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strickland is looking to counter punch.
Costa throws out a leg kick but Strickland moves out of range and Costa only half commits.
Strickland slips a straight right by Costa.
An attempted straight right counter from Strickland misses the target.
Strickland lands a jab.
Costa swings for the body but Strickland moves out of range.
A big right from Strickland misses.
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Costa missing with a left hand there. Strickland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Costa misses.
Strickland lands a really nice looking cross but Costa seems unphased. #T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Costa, as that shot connected.
Strickland misses with an attempted mid kick.
Strickland throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strickland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Strickland throws a body shot but no joy.
Strickland misses with a looping right.
Strickland leaves Costa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Deangelo Strickland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoto Costa.
Costa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Costa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Strickland lands a jab to the nose.
Costa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Costa.
Costa lands a lovely overhand right.
Some bone on bone action there as Strickland checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Deangelo Strickland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strickland works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Strickland looks to land a left hand but Costa moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoto Costa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strickland 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deangelo Strickland!
Deangelo Strickland tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SSG 375 Finn vs Helvig
Date: Dec 01, 2024

175 cm
38 yrs
173 lbs

175 cm
30 yrs
169 lbs

Finn

Helvig

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 18 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 29 losses; BjÃ¸rn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Helvig drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Finn (0) vs (2) Helvig#SUB#
Helvig got a little sloppy there for a moment and Finn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helvig has managed to get both his arms back between Finn's legs - danger averted.
Helvig 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. #SUB#
Finn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn can't keep his opponent in guard - Helvig advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Finn's coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Helvig is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Let's hope that Helvig has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Finn defending well.
Finn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finn is keeping the position for now.
Helvig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Finn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Helvig doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Helvig manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Helvig is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Finn working for a triangle but Helvig defends it easily. #SUB#
Finn is looking for a triangle but Helvig pushes his legs off easily.
Finn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Helvig controls the pace.#SUB#
Finn working for a triangle but Helvig defends it easily. #SUB#
Finn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Helvig is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Finn wants to sweep here but Helvig controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Finn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Helvig can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finn is keeping the position for now.
Helvig works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Helvig performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Finn is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Finn actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Finn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Finn has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Helvig escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Helvig!
Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (0) vs (5) Helvig#T5#
Finn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (5) Helvig
Helvig regains full guard. Nicely done.
Helvig keeping full guard, as Finn tries to pass.
Helvig is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Finn passes into half guard.
Helvig is positioning himself well to prevent Finn advancing to mount. #T6#
Finn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Finn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Helvig defends it well.
Helvig moves into full guard.
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finn looking to pass the guard.
Finn is looking to pass into half guard but Helvig pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Helvig is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (7) Helvig
Helvig is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T7##SUB#
Finn working for a triangle but Helvig defends it easily.
Helvig stays in close to Finn's body and controls the position.
Helvig stopping the sweep attempt from Finn.#SUB#
Finn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Helvig gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Finn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Helvig controls the pace.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finn is keeping the position for now. #T8##SUB#
Finn has his foot on Helvig's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Helvig works his way back into a safe position though.
Helvig is pushing down on Finn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Finn is fighting to maintain full guard but Helvig has managed to sneak the leg through.
Helvig seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Helvig wants to pass to mount but Finn is defending the position.
Helvig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Helvig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Finn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Finn.#SUB#
Finn is looking to cinch up a triangle. Helvig throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Finn's body to avoid the submission. Finn has instead reached around Helvig's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Finn arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Huckleberry Finn!
Huckleberry Finn retains his middleweight title!
Huckleberry Finn thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Noeigati vs Hun
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Ruttu throws a right and a left that Caceres avoids nicely.
Ruttu clobbers Caceres with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Caceres has a takedown stuffed.
Ruttu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ruttu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Caceres tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ruttu defends well and Caceres ends up having to push Ruttu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruttu! But no joy.
Ruttu lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caceres tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Caceres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caceres jumps guard but Ruttu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Caceres tries to pull guard but Ruttu holds him up against the cage and eventually Caceres drops back down to his feet.
Ruttu lands a hook that snaps the head of Caceres backwards.
Caceres content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T1#
Ruttu misses with some punches.
Ruttu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Caceres effectively controlling the action here.
A hook to the body from Ruttu.
A short body shot lands from Ruttu as the two fighters clinch.
Caceres tries for a takedown but Ruttu manages to get underhooks.
Caceres tries to pull guard but Ruttu won't allow it.
Ruttu has a couple of punches blocked by Caceres.
Ruttu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Caceres working hard to break the clinch.
Caceres wants to take the fight to the mat but Ruttu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Caceres jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ruttu walks away with a smile on his face. Caceres gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ruttu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Caceres shoots for a double leg takedown but Ruttu sprawls well. He's pushed Caceres's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Caceres on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ruttu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruttu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#Caceres is rocked!#T2#
Ruttu drops Caceres with a straight right hand, right on the button! Ruttu follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reino Ruttu!
Reino Ruttu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 228
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1##CL#
Bara has Chaude up against the cage in a clinch.
Chaude tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chaude is trying to force a seperation but Bara has the dominant position.
Chaude wants to get back to striking at distance but Bara won't allow it.
Chaude wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bara has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bara - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD#
Bara drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bara tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Bara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chaude controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chaude must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1##SUB#
Bara working for a triangle but Chaude defends it easily. #SUB#
Bara pushes a forearm under Chaude's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Chaude is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Riziki Bara!
After winning the bout, Riziki Bara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Conquest XVI
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Stroganov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cuervo.
A telegraphed right hand from Cuervo misses the target. #TD#
Stroganov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cuervo!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stroganov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cuervo is trying to improve his position.
Stroganov lands a few punches from side control.
Stroganov working the ground and pound.
Stroganov lands a nice forearm strike.
Cuervo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cuervo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuervo wants to control but Stroganov postures up.
Cuervo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Stroganov is staying active.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cuervo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stroganov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cuervo on the ground.
Stroganov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cuervo some visible discomfort. #T1#
Cuervo is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC#Cuervo is rocked!
Stroganov is working Cuervo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cuervo is still in real trouble! Can Stroganov finish him?
A big shot lands for Stroganov! That's hurt Cuervo! Will he recover? Stroganov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Stroganov!
Viktor Stroganov is the new featherweight champion!
Viktor Stroganov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Jose Cuervo was interviewed post fight and said 'I don't think i would be as happy as him knowing everyone thought i was gay. I would love a rematch so nobody thinks I just lost to a faggot. Dana white paid me off so he would win. Forgive me, I just don't make enough as a fighter and my moms rent keeps going up.'.

Event: SSG 371 Chai vs Finn
Date: Nov 17, 2024

178 cm
26 yrs
184 lbs

175 cm
37 yrs
173 lbs

Chai

Finn

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 13 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 18 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Chai darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Finn
Chai prevents Finn from improving his position.
Finn has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Finn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Finn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Finn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chai 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. #T1##SUB#
Chai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Finn is just riding it out for now. Chai eventually gives up the hold.
Chai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Chai is trying to control. Finn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Finn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Finn looking for a kimura from the bottom but Chai passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Finn
Finn is trying to escape the position but Chai is controlling the position. #T3#
Finn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Finn.
Finn looking for a sweep. Not yet Finn, not yet.
Chai pushes down on Finn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Finn is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai is keen to just control but Finn is a slippery customer.#T4#
Chai content to control rather than advance.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Finn is defending the position. #SUB2#
Finn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Finn tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T5##SUB2#
Finn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Finn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Finn actively working from the bottom here.
Chai is trying to control. Finn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Finn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Finn wants to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB2#
Finn actively working from the bottom here.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Finn defends it. #SUB2#
Finn actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Finn actively working from the bottom here.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Finn defends it. #T7##SUB2#
Finn actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Finn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Finn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Finn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai is looking to stall here but Finn recovers full guard. #T8#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Finn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Finn keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Finn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T9##SUB2#
Finn working for submissions but it's allowed Chai to get to half guard.
Finn is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai wants to control but Finn is keeping him busy.
Chai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Finn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finn is in trouble now - Chai has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (0) Finn
Finn working to try and regain half guard. #T11#
Finn is trying to escape the mount but Chai keeps good control and instead manages to take Finn's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (11) vs (0) Finn
Finn manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chai's guard. Nice work there by Finn.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (11) vs (2) Finn
Finn tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Finn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Chai is trying to hold Finn in close to prevent damage but Finn has managed to pass into half guard.
Finn is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Chai is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Finn has latched onto it... Big trouble! Finn pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Chai is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Finn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Huckleberry Finn!
Huckleberry Finn is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Huckleberry Finn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFA 26
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1##TD#
Fromm gets caught flat footed, as Kruczek shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fromm has momentary wrist control but Kruczek slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Fromm is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kruczek defends well.
Kruczek scoring with some ground and pound.
Kruczek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fromm's head.
Fromm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruczek 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.
Kruczek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kruczek connects with a couple of short punches.
Fromm throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruczek works over Fromm with some ground and pound from guard.
Fromm has momentary wrist control but Kruczek slips an elbow through the middle.
Kruczek postures up and lands a big shot to Fromm's brow.
Fromm 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.
Fromm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kruczek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Kruczek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fromm is striking off his back. Kruczek thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #T1#
Kruczek takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kruczek looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fromm with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kruczek winds up and cracks Fromm with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#Fromm is rocked!
Kruczek working over Fromm with some ground and pound. Fromm looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fromm is still in real trouble! Can Kruczek finish him?
Kruczek looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fromm with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kruczek lands with a punch from half guard.
Kruczek unloads with some huge strikes here! Fromm is out! Kruczek wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leon Kruczek!

Event: FCL - 63
Date: Nov 13, 2024

#R1#
Caceres shoots and misses
and Khamsing counters with a head kick. That will keep Caceres thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Khamsing looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Caceres with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khamsing counters with a good, hard body kick but Caceres shrugs it off. #CL#
Khamsing instigates a clinch.
Khamsing gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Caceres dodges an elbow strike from Khamsing.
Khamsing gets underhooks to prevent Caceres's takedown attempt.
Somrak Khamsing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Caceres.
Khamsing throws an elbow but it misses.
Caceres avoids the elbow strike from Khamsing, against the cage.
The referee calls for Caceres to work.
Khamsing gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Khamsing creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Khamsing lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Khamsing pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khamsing lands an elbow that stopped Caceres in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caceres is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khamsing is keeping busy.
Caceres drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Khamsing lands an elbow that stopped Caceres in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Khamsing throws an elbow but misses.
Caceres is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khamsing gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Khamsing misses with an elbow strike.
Caceres takes an elbow to the forehead.
Khamsing looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Caceres is struggling to control the position.
Khamsing gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Caceres.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khamsing just misses with a elbow thrown towards Caceres's brow.
Khamsing gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Khamsing throws an elbow that misses.
Khamsing misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Caceres drops down looking for an ankle pick but Khamsing pulls his leg out and moves away.
Caceres shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khamsing as he avoids it easily.
Caceres looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khamsing is fending him off so far but Caceres persists. Nope, Khamsing circles away and we're back to standing.
Khamsing quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Caceres shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khamsing but Khamsing pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Khamsing moves into range and clinches up with Caceres.
Khamsing lands an elbow just above Caceres 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khamsing leaning his opponent against the cage.
Caceres avoids a wild elbow strike from Khamsing.
Caceres drops down looking for an ankle pick but Khamsing pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Khamsing has Caceres up against the cage in a clinch.
Caceres is trying to drag Khamsing to the mat but Khamsing just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Khamsing lands an elbow that stopped Caceres in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Khamsing.
Caceres drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Khamsing gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Khamsing throws an elbow but it misses.
Khamsing looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Caceres stalling the fight.
Caceres controlling the action here for a moment.
Caceres continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Caceres taking a breather.
Caceres has Khamsing pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khamsing manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Khamsing lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Khamsing.
Khamsing lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Khamsing dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Khamsing misses with an elbow strike.
Khamsing pushes off an throws an elbow but Caceres leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Khamsing lands an elbow inside that Caceres shrugs off.
Khamsing lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caceres wants to take the fight to the mat but Khamsing manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Caceres is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters up against the cage, Khamsing throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Khamsing.
Khamsing manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Caceres is looking for a takedown.
Caceres takes an elbow to the forehead.
Khamsing comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Caceres drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khamsing misses with an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Somrak Khamsing dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Caceres with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khamsing counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Khamsing drives through and clinches with Caceres against the cage.
Khamsing gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Caceres avoids the elbow strike from Khamsing, against the cage.
Caceres has Khamsing pressed against the cage.
Caceres has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Khamsing avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Khamsing looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khamsing is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caceres can do to turn this around?
Caceres takes an elbow to the temple.
Caceres looking for a takedown.
Somrak Khamsing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Caceres.
Khamsing is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Khamsing throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamsing creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Caceres's defenses.
Caceres is looking for a takedown.
Caceres wants a takedown.
Khamsing controlling the action here for a moment.
Caceres looking for a takedown. #T1#
Caceres blocks an elbow strike from Khamsing.
Stalling in the clinch from Caceres.
Khamsing lands a nice elbow.
Khamsing gets underhooks to prevent Caceres's takedown attempt.
Khamsing throws an elbow that misses.
Caceres takes an elbow to the temple.
Caceres blocks an elbow strike from Khamsing.
Khamsing lands a nice elbow.
Khamsing leaning his opponent against the cage.
Caceres tries for a takedown but Khamsing manages to get underhooks.
Caceres drops down looking for an ankle pick but Khamsing pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Khamsing gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Caceres is pushing Khamsing up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Khamsing stalling against the cage.
Caceres can't get the takedown.
Khamsing creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Caceres's defenses.
Khamsing gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Caceres.
Caceres can't get the takedown.
Somrak Khamsing has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khamsing lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Caceres has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caceres stalling.
Khamsing prevents a takedown attempt there.
Caceres is breathing heavily.
Khamsing lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Khamsing throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Caceres dodges an elbow strike from Khamsing. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Caceres takes an elbow to the forehead.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Khamsing.
Caceres stalling in the clinch.
Khamsing throws an elbow that misses.
Khamsing lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Caceres is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Khamsing lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Khamsing manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Caceres avoids the elbow strike from Khamsing, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khamsing.
Khamsing pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Caceres can't get the takedown.
Khamsing comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Khamsing misses with an elbow over the top.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
Caceres is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Khamsing is defending well.
Caceres tries to score a body lock takedown but Khamsing shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Khamsing pushes off an throws an elbow but Caceres leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Khamsing looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khamsing creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khamsing lands a damaging elbow.
Khamsing gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Caceres wants to take the fight to the mat but Khamsing manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Khamsing gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Khamsing lands an elbow inside that Caceres shrugs off. #ROC#Caceres is rocked!
Khamsing gets underhooks to prevent Caceres's takedown attempt.
Khamsing throws an elbow that misses.
Caceres wants to take the fight to the mat but Khamsing manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Khamsing lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Khamsing lands an elbow just above Caceres 's eye.
Caceres is still on wobbly legs! Can Khamsing finish him?
Caceres is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Khamsing is defending well.
Caceres has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Khamsing avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Somrak Khamsing dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Caceres's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Khamsing feints a jab and as Caceres dips his head, Khamsing unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Caceres right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Caceres falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Khamsing smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Somrak Khamsing!
A relieved looking Somrak Khamsing thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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