Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Just some fights 7
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Tzeng takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Redd slaps away a takedown attempt from Tzeng, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Tzeng backs away, Redd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Tzeng pushes Redd up against the cage in a clinch.
Tzeng tries a body shot but Redd blocks it.
Tzeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redd's elbow.
Tzeng gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Redd. #TD#
Redd gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd is trying to control. Tzeng wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Redd 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.
Tzeng has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Redd is working away from the top position though.#T1##SUB2#
Tzeng actively working from the bottom here.
Redd looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tzeng trying to hold on to Redd's head to control him but Redd postures up.
Tzeng is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Redd's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Redd's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redd tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Redd gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Tzeng 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. #T2##SUB2#
Tzeng 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. #SUB2#
Tzeng is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Redd has managed to free his arm - good work.
Redd moves into full guard. #T3#
Tzeng tries to free his leg and advance position but Redd is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Tzeng has gone for a leg lock! Redd slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tzeng's guard.#REVR#
Redd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tzeng is keeping the position for now.
Redd lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Tzeng had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redd defends it easily.#SUB2#
Tzeng looking for a guillotine here but Redd defends easily. #T4#
Redd works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Tzeng actively working from the bottom here.
Redd working Tzeng over with strikes.
Redd passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tzeng!
Tzeng is in a horrible position here. Redd smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redd connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
That's time! Redd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Redd just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Tzeng shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tzeng showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Tzeng is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Redd defends it well.
Redd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Redd.
Redd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tzeng can do to turn this around?
Redd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Redd passes Tzeng's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Redd controlling the pace. #T1#
Redd drops an elbow to the side of Tzeng's head. #SUB2#
Tzeng actively working from the bottom here.
Redd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Redd slips a nice elbow through Tzeng's hands, connecting with Tzeng's forehead.
Redd wants to pass the guard but Tzeng is defending well. #SUB2#
Tzeng looking for submissions off his back.
Redd trying to mount his opponent but Tzeng defends it. #T2##SUB2#
Tzeng actively working from the bottom here.
Redd wants to take a breather but Tzeng is having none of it. #SUB2#
Tzeng actively working from the bottom here.
Redd is trying to control. Tzeng wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Redd there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tzeng wants to get back to full guard.
Tzeng won't allow Redd to pass to mount.
Redd works his foot free and advances to mount.
Redd lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
Tzeng is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Redd looking to control but Tzeng is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tzeng is looking to get to half guard.
Redd has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tzeng's face.
Tzeng tries to hold on but Redd pushes him away.
Redd looking to finish Tzeng with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tzeng!
Tzeng is desperately trying to improve his position but Redd has a good base and remains in mount.#T4##SUB#
Redd jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tzeng manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Redd working away.
Redd wants to control but Tzeng is keeping him busy.
Tzeng is looking to reverse the position.
Tzeng is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Redd off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Tzeng working for a choke but Redd is defending well.
Redd wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kodiyak Redd dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tzeng has a takedown stuffed.
Kodiyak Redd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tzeng shoots in but Redd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Redd misses its target.
Tzeng shoots for a takedown but Redd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Redd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tzeng.
Kodiyak Redd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shu Fang Tzeng.
Tzeng walks into a left hand.
Tzeng darts in looking for a takedown but Redd gets double underhooks and turns Tzeng into the cage.
Tzeng sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shu Fang Tzeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tzeng fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Redd to the ground. Tzeng is now in Redd's guard.
Redd keeping full guard, as Tzeng tries to pass.
Redd trying to control the position here. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Redd is on top in guard. #REVR#
Redd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tzeng keeping full guard, as Redd tries to pass.
Redd trying to control but Tzeng is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tzeng looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Redd stays in close to Tzeng's body and controls the position.
Tzeng keeping full guard, as Redd tries to pass.
Redd is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tzeng keeping moving, preventing Redd from controlling successfully.
Redd is looking to pass into half guard but Tzeng pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tzeng is in guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Tzeng drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tzeng jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tzeng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redd swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Tzeng has gone for a leg lock! Redd slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tzeng's guard.#REVR#
Tzeng wants to sweep here but Redd controlling him for the moment.
Shu Fang Tzeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redd is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Redd wants to pass the guard but Tzeng is keeping the position.
Redd is working hard here to advance position.
Redd stands and throws Tzeng's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Tzeng wants to control but Redd postures up.
Redd cracks Tzeng with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Redd working the ground and pound.
Tzeng can't do much from the bottom here.
Redd happy to just control the position for now.
Redd lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tzeng down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Redd is trying to get an arm triangle but Tzeng is defending well.
Redd 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.
Tzeng is looking to reverse the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kodiyak Redd!
An out of breath Kodiyak Redd thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NYF 98: Deiveredo vs Hopson
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Welch doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Jacobson Ill to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Welch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Welch landing strikes.
Jacobson Ill is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Welch is looking to take a break and control but Jacobson Ill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Welch looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jacobson Ill is avoiding damage well.
Jacobson Ill is looking to reverse the position.
Welch scoring with punches and elbows.
Welch remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jacobson Ill managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Welch.
Jacobson Ill taking punishment in the form of punches.
Welch wants to control but Jacobson Ill is keeping him busy.
Welch landing strikes. #T1#
Welch working the ground and pound.
Welch looks up at the clock and then as Jacobson Ill takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Welch smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jacobson Ill tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Welch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Welch in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jacobson Ill is not content to let Welch control the position.
Jacobson Ill is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Welch tries for a kimura but Jacobson Ill is defending well.
Welch working away.
Jacobson Ill trying to remain calm as Welch controls from the top position.
Welch works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Welch lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Welch cracks Jacobson Ill with a big right hand but Jacobson Ill just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jacobson Ill taking a bit of punishment here - Welch scoring with strikes.
Jacobson Ill takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jacobson Ill takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jacobson Ill tries to bench press Welch off him but Welch keeps the position.
Welch controlling the position.
Welch wants to control but Jacobson Ill is keeping him busy.
Welch scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Welch is putting a hurting on Jacobson Ill here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jacobson Ill can't do much from the bottom here.
Welch is working Jacobson Ill over with some ground and pound from side control.
Welch scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Welch working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Welch works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Welch working the ground and pound from side control.
Welch working the ground and pound.
Welch grinds an elbow into Jacobson Ill's temple.
Welch working the ground and pound.
Jacobson Ill takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
An elbow from Welch crashes against the mat.
Welch scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Welch is trying to get an arm triangle but Jacobson Ill is defending well.
Jacobson Ill is looking for a sweep.
Welch in side control, throwing shots but Jacobson Ill defends. #T4#
Welch cracks Jacobson Ill with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jacobson Ill manages to work his way to half guard, despite Welch's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Welch wants to pass the guard but Jacobson Ill is defending well. #SUB#
Jacobson Ill looking for submissions off his back.
Jacobson Ill is breathing heavily.
Welch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Welch thows a huge punch but Jacobson Ill dodges it nicely.
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!
Welch working over Jacobson Ill with some ground and pound. Jacobson Ill looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Welch lands strikes from half guard.
Welch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Welch working over Jacobson Ill with some ground and pound. Jacobson Ill looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Welch working Jacobson Ill over with strikes.
Welch throwing shots but Jacobson Ill is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baron Welch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Welch fails with the takedown
and Jacobson Ill counters with a straight right hand.
Welch shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Welch.
Dylan Jacobson Ill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baron Welch.
Welch fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Jacobson Ill.
Welch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jacobson Ill but Jacobson Ill pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Welch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jacobson Ill quickly recovers to half guard.
Welch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jacobson Ill's head.
Welch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Welch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jacobson Ill is trying to control but can't.
Jacobson Ill taking some punishment here, with Welch in his half guard. #T1#
Welch is pressing down on Jacobson Ill's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jacobson Ill is holding on for now.
Welch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jacobson Ill won't allow Welch to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jacobson Ill manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Welch wants to control from the top but Jacobson Ill keeps moving.
Welch working some strikes from top position.
Jacobson Ill looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacobson Ill, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Welch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Welch trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jacobson Ill manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Welch can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Welch is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Welch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Welch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Welch keeping full guard, as Jacobson Ill tries to pass.
Jacobson Ill distracts Welch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Welch wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacobson Ill is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jacobson Ill passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Welch is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Jacobson Ill wants to control but Welch is keeping him busy.
Welch manages to get back to half guard.
Jacobson Ill stalling.
Welch wants to get back to full guard.
Welch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Welch.
Jacobson Ill looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Welch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jacobson Ill works over Welch with some ground and pound from guard.
Jacobson Ill pushing down on Welch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Welch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Welch is looking for a triangle but Jacobson Ill pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Welch throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jacobson Ill escapes and throws Welch's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Jacobson Ill tries for a kimura but Welch is defending well.
Welch is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dylan Jacobson Ill will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Jacobson Ill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Welch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jacobson Ill counters with a straight right hand.
Welch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Jacobson Ill to counter with a crisp jab.
Welch shoots for a double leg takedown but Jacobson Ill sprawls well. He's pushed Welch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dylan Jacobson Ill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baron Welch.
Welch shoots in for a double leg but Jacobson Ill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Welch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jacobson Ill but Jacobson Ill pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Welch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jacobson Ill defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch with a poor takedown
and Jacobson Ill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Welch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jacobson Ill moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jacobson Ill keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Welch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jacobson Ill defends well and Welch ends up having to push Jacobson Ill into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jacobson Ill is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Welch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Welch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jacobson Ill feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Welchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jacobson Ill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Welch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jacobson Ill did well to prevent Welch getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jacobson Ill manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Jacobson Ill working for a triangle but Welch defends it easily.
Jacobson Ill keeping moving, preventing Welch from controlling successfully. #T2#
Welch works over Jacobson Ill with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Jacobson Ill has his feet on Welch's thighs here. He's pushed Welch off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Welch screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dylan Jacobson Ill!
A victorious Dylan Jacobson Ill thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 018
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griggs counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Griggs forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Griggs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Griggs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Griggs fails to land.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Griggs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Smith has picked Griggs up - he's going for a ride! Smith dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Griggs is looking to escape.
Griggs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Griggs is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Griggs's head.
Smith winds up and cracks Griggs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith prevents Griggs from standing back up.
Smith 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.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time. #ES2#
Griggs has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Smith is on him like a limpet, forcing Griggs back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griggs is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Griggs down to the mat. Griggs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griggs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1##CL2#
Griggs clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griggs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Griggs prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griggs.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Griggs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Griggs.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Griggs after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Griggs on the inside.
Griggs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Griggs has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith is working for takedown but Griggs is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griggs.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith is working for takedown but Griggs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Griggs has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Griggs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Griggs. #T2##TD#
Smith has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Griggs clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Griggs is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Griggs is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Smith throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Griggs is trying to get back to his feet but Smith has full control of the position and if anything, Griggs has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Smith lands punches and elbows.
Griggs is trying to stand back up.
Smith throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The referee is taking a good look at Griggs as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Smith!
Griggs is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #ES2#
Griggs is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Smith off. It looks like it's working - Smith slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Griggs displaying calm under pressure there.
Smith shoots and misses
letting Griggs counter with a right hand.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Griggs counter with a right hand.
Dylan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##TD#
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Griggs is trying to stand.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Griggs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Griggs looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Griggs is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith winds up and cracks Griggs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Griggs is looking to escape.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith prevents Griggs from standing back up. #T4#
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Griggs is looking to escape.
Smith working Griggs over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Griggs defending well though.
Griggs is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Griggs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith stops Griggs from getting back to his feet.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith stops Griggs from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Smith stops Griggs from getting back to his feet.
Smith wants to take a breather but Griggs is having none of it.
Griggs taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith 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. #ROC#Griggs is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Donovan Griggs 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#
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griggs defends it nicely.
Griggs is looking to clinch.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Griggs tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Griggs sprawls and moves away.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Griggs doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Griggs sprawls and moves away.
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots and misses
and Griggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griggs wants to clinch.#T1#
Smith misses with a takedown
and Griggs counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Griggs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griggs gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Griggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Donovan Griggs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Griggs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Griggs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Griggs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Griggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Smith is trying to trip Griggs. He has hold of a leg but Griggs is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Smith persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Griggs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Griggs is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Griggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griggs wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Griggs wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Griggs tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smith working the ground and pound but Griggs is defending the strikes.
Griggs is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Smith is working Griggs over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smith postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smith throws an elbow but Griggs slips to the side and avoids it well.
Griggs is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
Dylan Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is working Griggs over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smith fails to land a wild elbow strike. #ES2#
Griggs throws Smith to one side and escapes!
Donovan Griggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.#T4##ES2#
Griggs manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Griggs moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith tries for a takedown but Griggs circles away easily
and Griggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith shoots in but Griggs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith fails with the takedown
enabling Griggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Donovan Griggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith tries for a takedown but Griggs circles away easily#KD2#
and Griggs counters with a beautiful punch that sends Smith to the canvas! #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Griggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griggs prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch on the inside from Griggs fails to land. #TD#
Smith wants the takedown. Griggs is fighting it off but Smith persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Griggs's guard against the cage.
Smith prevents Griggs from getting back to his feet.
Griggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith works over Griggs with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Griggs wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith won't allow Griggs to get back to his feet.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.#ES2#
Griggs has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smith has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griggs misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Griggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Griggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Griggs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Griggs.
Griggs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Griggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Griggs after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griggs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griggs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith. #TD#
Griggs is fighting off a takedown attempt but Smith is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Griggs to the mat. Griggs regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Griggs has wrist control.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griggs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Griggs has wrist control.
Smith wants to control from the top but Griggs keeps moving. #ES2#
Griggs wriggles free and stands up.
Smith tries for a takedown but Griggs circles away easily
and Griggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Griggs closes the distance and clinches.
Smith blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griggs.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Griggs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griggs counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Griggs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Griggs wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Griggs clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Griggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #TD#
Smith turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Smith creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Griggs sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #ES2#
Griggs throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith shoots and misses
and Griggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griggs counters with a big right hand! Oh Smith is in trouble here! Griggs follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donovan Griggs!
Donovan Griggs decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: NYF 96: Carter vs River II
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Pacman loads up on a big right hand but Jacobson Ill slips the punch.
Pacman throws the left hand but Jacobson Ill avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Pacman misses.
We've been told by Pacman's head coaches at KO MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pacman, as that shot connected.
Pacman needs to keep his hands up - Jacobson Ill had a free shot at his head there.
Money Pacman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pacman scores with a sloppy right hand. Jacobson Ill should have avoided that one.
Jacobson Ill ducks under a wild hook from Pacman.
Pacman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pacman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacobson Ill.
Pacman throws a body shot but no joy.
Pacman misses the shot to the body.
Jacobson Ill let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pacman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pacman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jacobson Ill connects with a right hand. Pacman shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobson Ill misses with a hook. Pacman ducked under it nicely.
Pacman throws out a loose jab but Jacobson Ill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pacman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
A big right from Pacman misses.
Pacman walks into a jab.
Pacman throws an overhand right that lands on Jacobson Ill's shoulder, as Jacobson Ill tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jacobson Ill! But no joy.
A slow jab from Pacman misses its intended target.
Pacman misses with an uppercut. Jacobson Ill saw that one coming.
It seemed like Jacobson Ill was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pacman throws an overhand right that lands on Jacobson Ill's shoulder, as Jacobson Ill tries to avoid the shot.
Jacobson Ill takes one to the chin there.
Pacman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pacman throws a hook to the side of Jacobson Ill's head but Jacobson Ill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacobson Ill has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pacman throws a lazy right hand but Jacobson Ill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jacobson Ill scores with a leg kick.
Pacman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Money Pacman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pacman throws a hook but Jacobson Ill avoids it easily.
Jacobson Ill looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Jacobson Ill misses its intended target.
Jacobson Ill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Jacobson Ill. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jacobson Ill.
Jacobson Ill stuns Pacman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#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!
Pacman scores with a nice head shot.
Pacman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jacobson Ill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jacobson Ill moves out of range as Pacman strikes.
Pacman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #ROC#Jacobson Ill is rocked!
Pacman fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Jacobson Ill to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Jacobson Ill looks to clinch but Pacman throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Jacobson Ill taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Money Pacman!

Event: SPPS Resurrection 016
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Ryan tries to clinch but Dawson moves out of range.
Ryan throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Mac Ryan has been cut.
Ryan misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Ryan drives through with a takedown into Dawson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Dawson keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dawson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ryan passes into half guard.
Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but Dawson defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dawson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ryan.
My spies in New York Public Gym inform me that Ryan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ryan seems to be looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Dawson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ryan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Dawson is defending well.
Ryan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dawson is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ryan controlling the pace for now.
Ryan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB2#
Ryan goes for an armbar but Dawson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dawson. #SU#
Dawson stands up and waves to Ryan to follow him.
Ryan moves in looking to clinch but Dawson pushes him off.
Dawson throws a big counter combination but Ryan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Ryan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dawson to the ground. Ryan is now in Dawson's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dawson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving. #T3#
Ryan stopping the sweep attempt from Dawson.#SUB#
Ryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ryan postures up in Dawson's guard and throws a big left but Dawson blocks it.
Dawson being controlled here, momentarily.
Dawson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ryan pulls Dawson in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Ryan has his foot on Dawson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dawson works his way back into a safe position though.
Dawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan controls Dawson momentarily but Dawson frees himself.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dawson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Ryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mac Ryan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dawson tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Dawson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dawson.
Ryan is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Dawson looking for a guillotine here but Ryan defends easily.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan postures up in Dawson's guard and throws a big left but Dawson blocks it.
Dawson is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ryan throws a big right hand that misses. #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.
Dawson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dawson napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Ryan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ryan wants to control but Dawson is keeping him busy.
Dawson sneaks back into half guard.
Ryan is keen to just control but Dawson is a slippery customer.#T3#
Dawson tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Dawson missing with punches from the bottom.
Dawson tries to get to full guard but Ryan has control of the leg.
Dawson won't allow Ryan to pass to mount.
Ryan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dawson is looking to escape. #T4##SUB2#
Dawson is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Ryan locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Dawson is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mac Ryan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2024

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gomez enables Jacobson Ill to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gomez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
Jacobson Ill landing some decent shots from guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jacobson Ill working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Jacobson Ill trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobson Ill controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jacobson Ill has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jacobson Ill landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobson Ill postures up in Gomez's guard and throws a big left but Gomez blocks it.
Jacobson Ill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jacobson Ill throws a big elbow that misses.
Gomez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gomez tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Jacobson Ill passes Gomez's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Jacobson Ill is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jacobson Ill lands a nice short elbow.
Jacobson Ill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomez keeps working.
Jacobson Ill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gomez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacobson Ill on the ground.
Jacobson Ill keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Jacobson Ill is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jacobson Ill. #T2#
Jacobson Ill has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gomez has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Jacobson Ill misses with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Gomez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gomez takes a big shot to the side of the head. #T3##SUB2#
Jacobson Ill is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jacobson Ill trying to control.
Gomez trying to get back to his feet but Jacobson Ill is in full control for now.
Gomez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jacobson Ill tries to get the hooks in deep but Gomez pushed the leg off.
Jacobson Ill controls the action.#SUB2#
Jacobson Ill has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Gomez is in real trouble here. Jacobson Ill gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Gomez is tapping out! Jacobson Ill wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dylan Jacobson Ill!
Our winner, Dylan Jacobson Ill, 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: SPPS Resurrection 014
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Yoshida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Griggs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yoshida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Griggs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yoshida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myuki Yoshida. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Griggs enables Yoshida to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Griggs manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yoshida is stalling in the full guard.
Griggs wants to stand up but Yoshida is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida is stalling in the full guard.
Yoshida stops Griggs from standing up. #T1#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Griggs being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Myuki Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Yoshida instigates a clinch.
Yoshida fails to pull guard.
Griggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griggs.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Griggs lands an uppercut.
Griggs scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Yoshida has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Griggs uses from the top position.
Yoshida has his hands on Griggs's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Yoshida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yoshida seems keen to control Griggs's posture.
Griggs is looking to stand up but Yoshida won't let him.
Griggs being controlled here momentarily.
Griggs wants to stand and escape but instead Yoshida has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##ES2#
Griggs pushes Yoshida off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Yoshida moves into the clinch.#T3#
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
Griggs misses with the head strike.
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Yoshida jumps into guard, dragging Griggs to the mat.
Griggs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yoshida's guard.
Yoshida looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Griggs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Griggs wants to stand and escape but instead Yoshida has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##ES2#
Griggs is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Yoshida presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Yoshida tries to pull guard but Griggs won't allow it.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
Yoshida tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Griggs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Griggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Griggs tries to work over Yoshida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Yoshida pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida is controlling Griggs's posture.
Yoshida has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Donovan Griggs will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Yoshida shoots in but Griggs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yoshida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Griggs tries to avoid it but Yoshida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Griggs to the ground. Griggs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Griggs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yoshida.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myuki Yoshida. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Griggs moves into the clinch.
Griggs misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Yoshida pulls guard.
Yoshida has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshida's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
More hug and hope from Yoshida.
Myuki Yoshida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Griggs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yoshida.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshida.
Griggs digs a right hand into Yoshida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yoshida's gas tank.
Yoshida is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Griggs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yoshida blocks a body shot from Griggs.
Yoshida tries to pull guard but Griggs won't allow it.
Griggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Griggs.
Yoshida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yoshida blocking some punches.
I was talking to Yoshida's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Griggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yoshida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Griggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donovan Griggs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Yoshida tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Griggs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Griggs tries a body shot but Yoshida blocks it.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Yoshida.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griggs lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Yoshida jumps guard.
Griggs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Yoshida has his hands on Griggs's head, controlling the position.
Griggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Yoshida looking for a sweep. Not yet Yoshida, not yet.
Griggs wanted to stand there but Yoshida had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida dives in and grabs Griggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griggs pushes down on Yoshida's head and hops out.
Griggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Griggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Griggs has a couple of punches blocked by Yoshida.
Griggs gets through Yoshida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Griggs misses with some punches.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Griggs misses with the head strike.
Griggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yoshida fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Griggs tries to work over Yoshida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Griggs to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Yoshida pulls guard successfully.
Griggs wants to stand but Yoshida is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Griggs preventing the sweep.
Griggs wants to get up but he can't break Yoshida's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Yoshida is controlling Griggs's posture.
Griggs wants to get up but he can't break Yoshida's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Yoshida managing to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yoshida dives in for a single leg takedown but Griggs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Griggs appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myuki Yoshida. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Griggs has a couple of punches blocked by Yoshida.
Griggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yoshida tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Griggs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Griggs misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Yoshida pulls guard effortlessly.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yoshida holds on and takes a little breather.
Griggs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yoshida is proving hard to escape from.
Yoshida pulls Griggs in to control the position. #T3#
Griggs wants to stand and escape but instead Yoshida has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Griggs has momentary wrist control but Yoshida slips an elbow through the middle.
Yoshida throwing strikes from guard but Griggs blocks nicely.
Griggs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yoshida controls the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Yoshida.
Yoshida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Yoshida not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Griggs wants to stand and escape but Yoshida is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yoshida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Griggs's waist but Griggs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yoshida off to one side.
Griggs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yoshida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yoshida connects with the punch.#TD#
Yoshida fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Griggs to the ground. Yoshida is now in Griggs's guard.
Yoshida stops Griggs from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Myuki Yoshida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Myuki Yoshida showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Griggs 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 Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2024

#R1#
Barella misses with a double jab.
Barella swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barella lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Barella.
Barella misses with a hook.
Barella looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Redd is fending him off so far but Barella persists. Nope, Redd circles away and we're back to standing.
Redd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barella checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD2#
Redd closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barella's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redd wants to control from the top but Barella keeps moving.
Barella seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Redd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barella wants to sweep but no luck.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Barella is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barella is on top in guard. #REVR#
Barella looking to pass the guard.
Barella trying to move into half guard but instead Redd has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Redd is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Redd trying to control but Barella is working from the bottom.
Redd stands up over Barella, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Redd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barella is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Redd lands a couple of elbows.
Barella is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Redd stopping the sweep attempt from Barella.
Barella has control of Redd's left arm, preventing Redd from doing any damage.
Redd is in close to Barella's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barella working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redd.
Redd preventing the sweep.
Barella trying to keep a closed guard but Redd is proving a slippery customer.
Barella working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redd. #T3#
Redd trying to control but Barella is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barella looking for a guillotine here but Redd defends easily.
Redd passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barella can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Redd goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barella has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Redd but great work by Barella.
Redd is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Redd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Redd.
Redd keeping moving, preventing Barella from controlling successfully.
Redd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barella working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barella trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barella avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barella content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Redd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barella chips away with some ground and pound.
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 Sonny Barella will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Barella closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barella lands in his opponent's guard.
Barella throwing strikes but missing.
Barella is looking to work some ground and pound but Redd has wrist control.#SU#
Barella stands up and waves to Redd to follow him.
Barella fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Redd on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella looks to clinch
and Redd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barella connects with a leg kick.
Barella swinging wildly here. #T1#
Barella is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barella is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redd can do to turn this around?
Barella misses with a takedown
and Redd counters with an outside leg kick.
Barella shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redd as he avoids it easily.
Barella throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Redd counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Barella is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Barella slows down the pace here.
Redd goes for a takedown attempt but Barella pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T2#
Redd blocks a head kick by Barella.
Barella throws a combination that misses
and Barella takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barella paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barella fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Redd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barellas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barella throws a series of punches but Redd moves out of range.
Redd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sonny Barella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barella changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Redd tries to avoid it but Barella manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Redd to the ground. Redd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Barella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barella throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Redd counters with a straight right hand.
Barella throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barella shoots for a double leg takedown but Redd sprawls well. He's pushed Barella's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barella does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barella throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Barella throws a sloppy head kick and Redd moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Redd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Redd slips a jab and a cross from Barella.
Some wild striking there from Barella.
Barella walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Redd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Redd lands a nice hook to Barella's body. Barella takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good work by Redd as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Redd does it's job there.
Sonny Barella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redd looks to land a right hand but Barella moved out of range.
Redd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barella doesn't seem bothered though.
Barella closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barella tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redd was well out of range. Poor timing from Barella.#T4#
A jab from Barella finds it's way through Redd's defenses.
Sonny Barella is winning the standup battle so far.
Redd throws a big shot that misses.
Barella throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barella is trying hard to land a takedown here. Redd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barella misses with a jab, cross combination.
Redd with the counter takedown but Barella avoids it easily.
Barella tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Redd defends well and Barella ends up having to push Redd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Redd wants a takedown but no success here.
Barella wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barella goes for a takedown attempt but Redd pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barella shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Redd eats them both and turns towards Barella to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Barella dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Barella. Those never looked like landing.
Barella throws a low kick but Redd moves out of range easily.
Barella on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redd. Redd obviously looking to wear him down.
Redd misses with a hook.
Barella doesn't manage to clinch there - Redd circles away.
Barella throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Redd's waist but Redd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barella off to one side. #TD2#
Redd shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barella manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Redd works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sonny Barella 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.
Redd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Redd is thwarting Barella's attempts to control the position.
Barella moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1##SUB#
Barella working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Redd has passed into half guard!
Redd is looking to advance position but Barella won't allow it.
Redd keeps trying to improve his position.
Redd is looking to take a break and control but Barella is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barella gets back to full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Redd working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barella has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Redd has passed into side control.
Redd controlling the position.
Redd wants to control but Barella is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Redd is working to tighten his grip on Barella's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Barella has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Redd is really squeezing tight and eventually Barella passes out! Redd breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kodiyak Redd!
A very excited looking Kodiyak Redd made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Sonny Barella had this to say: 'I'll be back'.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 012
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Dawson drops his hands momentarily and Nye takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nye misses with a looping left.
Dawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nye wants to clinch but Dawson slips to the side
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nye is looking to clinch but Dawson is avoiding it.
Nye smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nye throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nye throws out a loose jab but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawson throws out a counter right but Nye avoids it with no problem.
Nye displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dawson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nye throws a lazy uppercut
and Dawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Nye's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nye's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dawson under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Nye takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Dawson manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nye trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nye puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Nye not doing much here.
Nye wants to pass to mount but Dawson is defending the position.
Dawson is looking for a sweep. Nye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nye perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nye not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nye working Dawson over with strikes. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nye in particular looking to stall.
Nye scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nye content to control rather than advance.
Nye wants to control but Dawson is keeping him busy.
Nye is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dawson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dawson trying to control here.
Nye stalling.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Nye thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dawson's head.
Nye not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nye seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dawson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Nye closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nye is looking to take a break and control but Dawson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nye 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dawson tries to bench press Nye off him but Nye keeps the position.
Nye trying to control the action but Dawson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson tries to buck Nye off but Nye is having none of it.#T4#
Nye takes a little break here. Dawson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dawson is trying to control Nye's posture but Nye avoids it.
Nye moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nye trying to control the action but Dawson is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hobert Nye dominated that round.
That's time! Nye's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nye misses the body punch
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Nye manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dawson on his heels. He'll look to pass Dawson's guard now, I'm sure.
Nye connects with a couple of short punches.
Dawson controls Nye momentarily but Nye frees himself.
Nye is stalling in the full guard.
Dawson 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.
Hobert Nye overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dawson has Nye pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nye is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Nye wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Nye shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dawson's guard.
Nye is stalling in the full guard.
Dawson keeping moving, preventing Nye from controlling successfully.
Nye is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nye's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nye trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom.
Nye slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nye wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU#
Nye gets to his feet - Dawson follows without any prompting.
Decent striking displayed by Nye there.
Nye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawson can do to turn this around?#T3#
Dawson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nye.
Despite the aggression on Dawson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Nye rushes Dawson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dawson lands a right hand.
Nye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson misses with some punches.
Dawson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dawson swings wildly with an uppercut but Nye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawson blocks a body shot from Nye.
A short right from Dawson.
Dawson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Dawson misses with some punches.
Nye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nye lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dawson lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Dawson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Dawson scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nye throws an elbow but misses.
Dawson tries to pull guard but Nye won't allow it.
Dawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Nye.
Jack Dawson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Dawson jumps into guard, dragging Nye to the mat.
Nye slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nye wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Dawson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Nye fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dawson sprawls well initially but Nye persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nye is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nye is keen to just control but Dawson is a slippery customer.
Nye seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nye is looking to take a break and control but Dawson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nye takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Dawson won't allow Nye to pass to mount.
Nye trying to control from half guard but Dawson is working away.
Dawson trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nye darts in trying to clinch
and Dawson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nye misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Dawson counters with a nice right hand that sends Nye toppling to the canvas! Nye scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dawson finish him?!#ROC2#Nye is rocked!
Nye misses with a double jab
and Dawson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Nye is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Dawson has cracked Nye with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Dawson lands another huge swinging hook and Nye tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Nye, before Dawson can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Dawson!

Event: SPPS Resurrection 011
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Griggs misses with some punches.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griggs prevents the takedown attempt.
James blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Griggs.
Griggs misses with some punches.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griggs.
Griggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James is working for takedown but Griggs is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griggs can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Griggs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
Good body shot from Griggs.
Griggs misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Griggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Griggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griggs lands with a right to the head.
Griggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Griggs lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Griggs.
A short right from Griggs.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griggs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
Griggs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Griggs misses with some punches.
Griggs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from James.
Donovan Griggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John James.
Griggs lands an uppercut.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Griggs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James throws out a counter right but Griggs avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Griggs moves into the clinch successfully.
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Griggs. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Griggs fails to land.
Griggs lands a nice shot to the body.
Griggs misses with some punches.
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Griggs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Griggs prevents a takedown attempt there.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Griggs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Griggs lands with a left to the head.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griggs lands a right hand.
Griggs can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James blocking some punches. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Griggs fails to land.
Griggs misses with the head strike.
Griggs lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Griggs.
James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Griggs fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Griggs moves into the clinch successfully.
Griggs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from James.
Griggs gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Griggs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Griggs has James up against the cage in a clinch.
James blocks an uppercut.
James has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Griggs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Griggs.
James is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Griggs is defending well.
Griggs lands a nice uppercut.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Griggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Donovan Griggs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Griggs lands with a right to the head.
James blocking some punches.
James is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Griggs is defending well.
Donovan Griggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John James.#T1#
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside.
James is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
James blocks an uppercut.
Griggs misses with some punches.
Griggs lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Griggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Griggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Griggs misses with the head strike.
Griggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Griggs misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Griggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
James takes a shot to the head.
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Griggs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griggs misses with some punches.
Griggs is pressed up against the cage. James has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Griggs down to the mat. Griggs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Griggs moves into the clinch.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Griggs prevents it.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James wants to take the fight to the mat but Griggs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3#
Griggs has a couple of punches blocked by James.
Griggs gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Griggs is defending well.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James is looking for a takedown.
Griggs lands a shot to the body.
James blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Griggs.
Griggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Griggs lands a body punch.
James is breathing heavily.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Griggs misses with the head strike.
Griggs lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Griggs lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
A short right from Griggs. #ROC#James is rocked!
Griggs stops a takedown attempt from James.
Griggs misses with the head strike.
Griggs lands a right hand.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Griggs finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Griggs has a couple of punches blocked by James.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griggs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Griggs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Griggs pushes James back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
A hook to the body from Griggs.
Griggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Griggs 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Griggs tries to clinch up.#CL#
Griggs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griggs swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
James tightens his grip and picks Griggs up, before dumping him to the ground. Griggs manages to land in guard.

Griggs manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Griggs.
James blocking some punches.
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!
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Griggs pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James blocks an uppercut. #T1#
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Griggs gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
Griggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Griggs lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Griggs.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Griggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Griggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griggs.
Griggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Griggs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Griggs misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griggs.
James is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Griggs is defending well.
Donovan Griggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John James.#T2#
Griggs has a couple of punches blocked by James.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Griggs.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griggs.
A head punch on the inside from Griggs fails to land.
A short right from Griggs on the inside.
Griggs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Griggs gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Griggs.
Griggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
James blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Griggs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Griggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from James.
Griggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Griggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Griggs has a couple of punches blocked by James.
James is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Griggs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
James blocks an uppercut.
Griggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Griggs.
Griggs swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Griggs pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Griggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Griggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
James blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griggs.
Griggs lands with a short shot to the head.
Griggs lands a nice uppercut.
Griggs lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Griggs.
Griggs swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:24
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donovan Griggs!
A very excited looking Donovan Griggs 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: SPPS Resurrection 008
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Griggs darts in trying to clinch
and Griggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGee lunges at Griggs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Griggs's hand.
Griggs takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Donovan Griggs has been cut.
McGee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#Griggs is rocked!
McGee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Griggs is still on wobbly legs! Can McGee finish him?
We've been told by McGee's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGee circles away from the clinch attempt.
And McGee counters with a quick kick to the body but Griggs blocks it.
Griggs seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGee thuds his right hand into Griggs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Griggs sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Griggs closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGee counters with a low kick, right behind Griggs 's knee.
McGee connects with a single shot there.
Griggs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Griggs wants to clinch up but McGee keeps it at a distance.
McGee circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
McGee lands an uppercut, right on the button! Griggs tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy McGee!
A relieved looking Jimmy McGee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 008
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Quantou is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dawson's half guard.
Ground and pound from Quantou.
Dawson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dawson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Quantou is looking to take a break and control but Dawson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dawson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Quantou is trying to control. Dawson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SU2#
Quantou stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Quantou gets a double leg takedown into Dawson's guard.
Quantou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dawson controls Quantou momentarily but Quantou frees himself.
Quantou not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Quantou with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Dawson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Quantou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Quantou preventing the sweep.
Quantou passes Dawson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Quantou is looking to stall here but Dawson recovers full guard. #SU2#
Quantou stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Quantou throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dawson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Quantou is in Dawson's guard.
Dawson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dawson tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Quantou trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom.
Dawson controls Quantou momentarily but Quantou frees himself.
Quantou throwing strikes but missing.
Quantou wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving.
Quantou wants to stand but Dawson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Quantou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quantou wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Quantou sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Dawson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dawson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quantou stopping the sweep attempt from Dawson.
Dawson has a closed guard, preventing Quantou from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zhandouji Quantou dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Quantou closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dawson quickly recovers to half guard.
Dawson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Quantou is trying to control the action in half guard but Dawson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Quantou is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dawson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Quantou is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dawson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Quantou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson wants to control the action here but instead Quantou manages to pass to full mount! #T1#
Quantou lands a couple of good shots and Dawson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawson tries to break free.
Quantou wants to control but Dawson is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Quantou is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Quantou struggling to land strikes to the head as Dawson covers up.
Quantou scores with punches from the back.
Quantou throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Dawson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dawson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Quantou's guard. Nice work there by Dawson.
Dawson won't allow Quantou to sweep him here.
Quantou working a defensive guard here.
Quantou looking for a sweep. Not yet Quantou, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quantou swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Quantou holds on and takes a little breather.
Quantou wants to sweep here but Dawson controlling him for the moment.
Quantou 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#
Quantou wants to free his trapped foot but Dawson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dawson is positioning himself well to prevent Quantou advancing to mount.
Quantou is looking to advance position but Dawson won't allow it.
Quantou wants to stand up but Dawson is controlling the position.
Quantou is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Dawson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dawson is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zhandouji Quantou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Quantou shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dawson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Quantou grinds an elbow into Dawson's temple.
Dawson struggling a bit here.
Dawson is not content to let Quantou control the position. #SU2#
Quantou stands up and we're back to a striking position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dawson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jack Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Quantou trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dawson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Quantou looking for a sweep. Not yet Quantou, not yet.
Quantou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quantou is trying to control the position but Dawson postures up. #SUB2#
Quantou working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dawson has passed into half guard!
Dawson prevents Quantou from improving his position.#T2#
Quantou 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.#SUB#
Dawson wants to work for an arm triangle but Quantou is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dawson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Quantou is trying to maintain the position but Dawson is very close to passing his half guard.
Quantou slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Quantou working for a triangle but Dawson defends it easily.
Quantou has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Quantou wants to stand and escape but Dawson is having none of it.
Dawson stopping the sweep attempt from Quantou.
Dawson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quantou's head.
Quantou managing to control the position.
Dawson stopping the sweep attempt from Quantou.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Quantou looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Quantou closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dawson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Dawson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zhandouji Quantou has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dawson is not content to let Quantou control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Zhandouji Quantou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Quantou has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhandouji Quantou!

Event: SPPS Resurrection 005
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Volkov throws a right hand that misses
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Bogdan Volkov has been cut.
Dawson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
Dawson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dawson blocks a jab.
It looked like Dawson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Volkov.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Dawson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dawson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Dawson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dawson tries to clinch but Volkov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov throws a body punch but Dawson moves out of range.
Volkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Volkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Volkov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
Dawson blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Dawson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dawson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dawson.
Dawson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Volkov misses with a combination
and Dawson counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Volkov falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Dawson!

Event: SPPS Resurrection 005
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Blueboy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griggs counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Blueboy drives through and clinches with Griggs against the cage.
Griggs misses with some punches.
Griggs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Blueboy.
Griggs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blueboy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Griggs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Griggs fails to land.
Blueboy blocks an uppercut.
Blueboy tries to break free but Griggs pushes him back against the cage.
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Blueboy pulls guard. #SUB#
Blueboy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blueboy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blueboy wants to pass the guard but Griggs is defending well. #T1#
Blueboy moves nicely into side control. #ES2#
Griggs throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Griggs rushes Blueboy and presses him up against the cage.
Griggs lands a body shot.
Griggs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blueboy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Griggs misses with the head strike.
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Griggs on the inside.
Blueboy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Griggs lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blueboy tries to stall but Griggs uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
Griggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Griggs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Griggs lands with a light punch inside.
Blueboy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Griggs walks away with a smile on his face. Blueboy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blueboy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Griggs tries to avoid it but Blueboy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Griggs to the ground. Griggs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Blueboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Griggs closes the distance and pushes Blueboy back into the cage.
Griggs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Griggs on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griggs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Griggs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Griggs - that landed with a thud.
Blueboy is working for takedown but Griggs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blueboy goes for a takedown attempt but Griggs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blueboy tries to clinch but Griggs moves away
and Griggs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blueboy thinking. #CL2#
Griggs clinches up with Blueboy and pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Griggs. #T3#
Griggs scores with a hook to the body.
Blueboy is breathing heavily.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griggs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griggs.
Blueboy jumps guard but Griggs stands there with Blueboy around his waist. Blueboy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Griggs.
Griggs lands a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Blueboy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Griggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blueboy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blueboy is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griggs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Blueboy is trying to pull guard but Griggs has him pressed against the cage.
Griggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Griggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blueboy fails to pull guard. #T4#
Griggs misses with some punches.
Blueboy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Griggs to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Griggs. #ROC2#Blueboy is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griggs stops a takedown attempt from Blueboy.
Oh Blueboy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Blueboy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blueboy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Blueboy seems to have got his legs back now.#SU2#
Griggs stands up and waves to Blueboy to follow him. #TD#
Blueboy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Griggs wants to get back to his feet but Blueboy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griggs keeping moving, preventing Blueboy from controlling successfully.
Blueboy is pushing down on Griggs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Griggs is fighting to maintain full guard but Blueboy has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Griggs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Blueboy fails to land the takedown.
Blueboy wants to clinch
and Griggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blueboy shoots in looking for a takedown but Griggs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blueboy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Griggs moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Griggs.
Griggs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blueboy jumps guard but Griggs stands there with Blueboy around his waist. Blueboy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Blueboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blueboy backwards.
Griggs lands a left hand.
Griggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Blueboy.
Griggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Griggs lands with a right to the head.
Griggs lands with a right to the head.
Blueboy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Griggs just stands there and leans against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
Griggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs lands an uppercut.
Donovan Griggs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Griggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Blueboy backwards.
Blueboy takes a shot to the head.
Griggs lands with a light punch inside.
Blueboy looking for a takedown.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Blueboy tries to circle away but Griggs has him pinned against the cage.
Griggs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blueboy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Griggs just stands there and leans against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griggs.
Blueboy blocks an uppercut.
Blueboy blocks an uppercut.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
Blueboy goes for a takedown attempt but Griggs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blueboy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griggs as he avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Griggs misses.#CL2#
Griggs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Griggs lands with a light punch inside.
Griggs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griggs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Griggs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blueboy backwards.
Blueboy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blueboy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Griggs has him pressed against the cage.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Blueboy.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griggs.
Griggs has a couple of punches blocked by Blueboy.
A short right from Griggs.
Griggs creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Blueboy with a big uppercut! Blueboy tries to clinch up but Griggs pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Blueboy to the mat! Blueboy covers up and Griggs unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Donovan Griggs!
After the fight, Donovan Griggs was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CFC CG 42
Date: Sep 11, 2024

179 cm
28 yrs
154 lbs

165 cm
36 yrs
141 lbs

Von Wild

Redd

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 1 wins and 1 losses; Wolfgang Von Wild! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kodiyak Redd!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Von Wild fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Redd takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Redd is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Von Wild can't fight it off and eventually Redd manages to take the fight to the floor. Von Wild looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Von Wild (0) vs (2) Redd
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redd stopping the sweep attempt from Von Wild.
Redd looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Redd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Wild wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Von Wild will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Redd passes Von Wild's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Von Wild regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Von Wild is looking to cinch up a triangle. Redd throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Von Wild's body to avoid the submission. Von Wild has instead reached around Redd's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Von Wild arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wolfgang Von Wild!
After the fight, Wolfgang Von Wild was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CFC CG 38
Date: Aug 28, 2024

175 cm
27 yrs
164 lbs

165 cm
36 yrs
141 lbs

Yelnats

Redd

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Stanley Yelnats! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kodiyak Redd!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yelnats tries to clinch but Redd moves out of range. #CL2#
Redd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yelnats is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Redd is defending well.
Yelnats tries for a takedown but Redd manages to get underhooks.
Yelnats is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Yelnats. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yelnats tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Yelnats has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Redd clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Yelnats (4) vs (0) Redd
Redd is keeping busy.
Yelnats seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd tries to escape but Yelnats has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Yelnats wants to control but Redd is keeping busy.
Yelnats has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Redd's body. #T1#
A lull in the action here.
Yelnats has the hooks in. Redd is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Redd fending off the submission attempt from Yelnats.
Yelnats struggling to keep hold of the position.
Redd is really stuck here.
Redd breaks Yelnats's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (4) vs (2) Redd
Redd is pushing down on Yelnats's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yelnats is fighting to maintain full guard but Redd has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Redd tries to pass to full mount but Yelnats defends it.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yelnats keeps working.
Yelnats holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Redd trying to mount his opponent but Yelnats defends it.
Yelnats is looking to improve his position.
Yelnats is positioning himself well to prevent Redd advancing to mount.
Yelnats is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Yelnats is looking to control Redd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yelnats avoid being mounted?
Redd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yelnats knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Redd is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Redd is looking for a kimura but Yelnats is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Redd to get the leverage.
Yelnats makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yelnats.
Redd slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Yelnats has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Redd is working away from the top position though.
Yelnats desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Yelnats tries to get to full guard but Redd has control of the leg.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yelnats keeps working. #T5#
Yelnats regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Redd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yelnats is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yelnats has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (6) vs (2) Redd
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Redd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yelnats defends well.#SUB2#
Redd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yelnats trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom.
Yelnats is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6##SUB2#
Redd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yelnats controlling from the top position.
Yelnats wants to pass the guard but Redd is keeping the position.
Yelnats passes Redd's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7##SUB#
Yelnats seems to be looking for submissions.
Redd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yelnats's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yelnats's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yelnats (6) vs (6) Redd
Yelnats manages to reverse the position and now he's in Redd's guard. Nice work there by Yelnats.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (8) vs (6) Redd
Yelnats trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Redd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yelnats is aware though and is defending well.
Yelnats is pushing down on Redd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Redd is fighting to maintain full guard but Yelnats has managed to sneak the leg through.
Redd tries to get to full guard but Yelnats has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Redd manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Yelnats trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom.
Redd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Redd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (8) vs (8) Redd
Yelnats manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Redd manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (10) vs (8) Redd
Yelnats controlling from the top position.
Yelnats looking to sit in guard and control but Redd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (10) vs (10) Redd
Redd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yelnats is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Yelnats bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Redd's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (12) vs (10) Redd#SUB2#
Redd throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yelnats escapes and throws Redd's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yelnats (15) vs (10) Redd#SUB#
Yelnats tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yelnats has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yelnats is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Redd is looking to regain half guard here but Yelnats keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Yelnats controlling from side mount.
Yelnats tries to advance to mount but can't.
Redd is not content to let Yelnats control the position.
Yelnats has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Yelnats (17) vs (10) Redd
Redd is in all sorts of trouble here. #T11#
Yelnats wants to control the pace but Redd is squirming around nicely.
Yelnats seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Redd is holding on tight.
Redd is desperately trying to improve his position but Yelnats has a good base and remains in mount.
Yelnats can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Redd is looking to escape.
Redd tries to hold on but Yelnats postures up.
Redd has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Yelnats (20) vs (10) Redd#T12#
Yelnats controlling the position well here. Redd rolled but Yelnats kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Yelnats has the hooks in. Redd is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Redd keeps trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Yelnats controlling the positon.
Redd is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Redd rolls, trying to escape but Yelnats keeps control of the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Redd breaks Yelnats's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (20) vs (12) Redd#T13#
Yelnats keeping moving, preventing Redd from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Yelnats is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Redd is aware though and is defending well.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Yelnats is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yelnats has his hands on Redd's head, controlling the position.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Yelnats is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yelnats looking for a sweep. Not yet Yelnats, not yet. #T14#
Yelnats seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Redd trying to control but Yelnats is working from the bottom.
Redd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yelnats swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yelnats lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (22) vs (12) Redd
Yelnats is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yelnats takes the fight on points by 22 to 12.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Griggs clinches up against the cage.
Pending looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Griggs scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Griggs scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griggs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Griggs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pending takes a shot to the head.
Griggs lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Griggs.
A short uppercut from Griggs. #ROC2#Pending is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Pending is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Pending.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griggs.
We've been informed that Griggs has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pending blocks an uppercut.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Pending.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Pending.
Griggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Pending.
Griggs misses with some punches.
Griggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pending blocks an uppercut.
Griggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Griggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griggs.
Pending blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Griggs fails to land.
Pending blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pending.
Griggs has a couple of punches blocked by Pending.
Pending seems to have got his legs back now.
Griggs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Griggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pending backwards.
Griggs lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Griggs.
A right hook to the body lands for Griggs.
Griggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Griggs lands a big right hand that drops Pending! The killer instinct kicks in and Griggs finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Griggs!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donovan Griggs!
After the fight, Donovan Griggs was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2024

#R1#
Barrow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barrow misses with a lunging right hand
and Dawson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dawson slips a straight right by Barrow.
Dawson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barrow throws a body shot but no joy.
Dawson blocks a head kick by Barrow.
Barrow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Dawson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barrow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dawson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barrow. Barrow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Clyde Barrow has been cut.
Barrow throws a good cross that connects.
Dawson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barrow tries to bum rush Dawson with a series of wild strikes but Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barrow slips a jab from Dawson.
Dawson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barrow.
Barrow misses with a hook #KD#
and Dawson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Barrow! Dawson lets Barrow back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T1#
Nice defenses there by Dawson.
Dawson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrow. Dawson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Dawson. Those never looked like landing.
Nice shot by Barrow.
Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barrow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dawson counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Dawson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2024

#R1##TD#
Redd shoots in and gets a takedown into Legendary's guard.
Redd working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Legendary looks winded!
Redd sitting in guard here, content to control.
Redd makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Redd slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Redd 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.
Redd controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Redd is working to tighten his grip on Legendary's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Legendary has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Redd is really squeezing tight and eventually Legendary passes out! Redd breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kodiyak Redd!
Kodiyak Redd thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 122
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Gaines throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gaines jabs Dawson right on the nose. Dawson blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Jack Dawson has been cut.
Gaines throws a hook but Dawson blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Dawson.
A little feinted left hand from Dawson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gaines connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dawson avoids the body shot from Gaines.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines lands a slapping body shot.
Gaines connects with a body shot that sends Dawson's belly button to the back.
Gaines throws a sloppy body shot
and Dawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Dawson misses with a lunging right hand
and Gaines counters with a stiff right hand.
Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gaines throws a lazy uppercut
and Dawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gaines swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaines looks to land a combination. Dawson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gaines bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gaines misses with a left hand
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Dean Gaines has been cut.
Gaines throws a hook but Dawson avoids it easily.
Gaines just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Gaines throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Dawson counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Gaines finds it's target.
Gaines throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice shot lands for Gaines.
Gaines tries to clinch but Dawson moves out of range.
Gaines throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Gaines.
Gaines uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gaines lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Gaines lands with a cross.
Gaines has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gaines throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dawson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gaines thuds a left hand into Dawson's body.
Gaines takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses.
Gaines throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dawson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gaines thuds a left hand into Dawson's body.
A cross from Gaines lands.#T4#
Dawson moves out of range as Gaines strikes.
Dawson moves away from the strike by Gaines.
Dean Gaines seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaines throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Dawson defending well as Gaines loads up on a big left hand.
Dawson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Dawson closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaines makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gaines lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gaines throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawson.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Gaines avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Gaines misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawson is trying to pull guard but Gaines has him pressed against the cage.#T5#
Gaines throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Dawson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gaines.
Dawson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawson.
A short right from Dawson.
Dawson has a couple of punches blocked by Gaines.
Gaines throws a head punch that misses.
Gaines lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
A short right from Dawson.
Dawson throws a head punch that misses.
Gaines misses with a body punch.
Dawson can't find room to land a body shot as Gaines controls the action. #TD#
Dawson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gaines uses from the top position.
Gaines controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6##SU2#
Gaines gets to his feet - Dawson follows without any prompting.
Gaines thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gaines stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gaines slips under a jab.
It seemed like Gaines was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Gaines has Dawson up against the cage in a clinch.
Gaines swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T7#
Dawson tries to pull guard but Gaines holds him up against the cage and eventually Dawson drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaines.
Dawson working aggressively here.
Dawson lands a left hand.
Dawson 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 Jack Dawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson tries to pull guard but Gaines forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dawson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaines tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawson's elbow.
Gaines lands a shoulder strike.
Gaines stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gaines is working Dawson over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaines.
Dawson has a couple of punches blocked by Gaines.
A body shot lands from Gaines.
Gaines lands a nice shot to the body.
Gaines scores with a shot to the side of Dawson's head.
Gaines makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T8#
Gaines working aggressively here.
Dawson throws a head punch that misses.
Gaines pushes Dawson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaines swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaines tries to work over Dawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gaines creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gaines tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dawson lands with a left to the head.
Gaines tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dawson working aggressively here.
Gaines misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson misses with the head strike.
Dawson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gaines backwards.
Dawson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dawson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gaines working aggressively here.
Gaines lands a nice uppercut.#T9#
Gaines lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Gaines.
Gaines lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Gaines.
Gaines lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gaines tries to throw a body punch but Dawson avoids it by throwing Gaines back against the cage.
Dawson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gaines just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dawson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaines uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaines lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dawson has a couple of punches blocked by Gaines.
Dawson tries to pull guard but Gaines won't allow it.
Dawson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawson lands with a right to the head.
Dawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gaines fails to land.
Dawson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gaines to keep the fight standing.
Dawson jumps guard but Gaines stands there with Dawson around his waist. Dawson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Gaines dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaines. Dawson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gaines.
Dawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Dawson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gaines thuds his right hand into Dawson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD2#
Gaines lands a left and a right that send Dawson crashing to the mat, dazed. Gaines thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Dawson is rocked!#CUT2#Jack Dawson's cut is getting worse.
Gaines misses with a straight left.
Oh Dawson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Gaines! Dawson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Gaines!
Dean Gaines seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1071 Cruz vs Brown
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Redd. That snapped Burnett's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Burnett misses the target.
Burnett looks to throw the jab but Redd is out of range.
Burnett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redd moves away.#TD2#
Burnett gets caught napping as Redd dives in and scores a takedown. Burnett manages to retain guard.
Redd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burnett is adopting a defensive guard.
Redd pushes down on Burnett's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Redd trying to mount his opponent but Burnett defends it.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burnett keeps working.
Burnett wants to get back to full guard.
Burnett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burnett is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnett is not content to let Redd control the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Redd takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Burnett is not content to let Redd control the position.
Redd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Burnett is refusing to be controlled, as Redd sits in half guard.
Redd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burnett defending well though.
Burnett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Redd.
Redd not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3##SUB2#
Redd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burnett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Redd.
Redd is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Burnett reverses the position - he's now on top in Redd's guard. #SUB2#
Redd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burnett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Redd looking to control. #T4#
Redd 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.
Redd is looking to sweep but instead, Burnett has passed into half guard.
Redd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Redd works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redd throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Burnett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Redd has his foot on Burnett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burnett works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Redd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burnett momentarily.
Redd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burnett was well out of range. Poor timing from Redd.
Burnett throwing a counter right hand but Redd manages to avoid it.
Burnett throws a big shot that misses.
Redd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Redd swings for the body but Burnett moves out of range.
Redd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burnett.
Redd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Redd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burnett manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Burnett misses the target.
Redd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burnett's waist but Burnett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Redd off to one side.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Burnett.
Burnett misses with an uppercut. Redd saw that one coming.
Burnett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Redd counters with a slapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redd. Burnett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burnett.
Redd fails to land the takedown.
Redd moves away from the strike by Burnett. #T2#
A left lands for Redd.
Redd misses with a lunging right hand
and Burnett counters with a nice uppercut.
Redd slips a straight right by Burnett.
Burnett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Burnett misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Redd misses.
A big left from Burnett misses.
Redd feints a counter leg kick.
Burnett misses with an uppercut.
Burnett misses with a body shot.
A big right from Burnett misses. #T3#
Burnett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redd.
Burnett looks to land a right hand but Redd moved out of range.
Redd fails with a takedown attempt.
Khalil Burnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kodiyak Redd.
Redd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redd throws out a counter right but Burnett avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Redd does it's job there.#TD2#
Redd gets the takedown into side control.
Burnett prevents Redd from moving into mount. #T4#
Redd lands a few punches from side control.
Burnett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Redd on the ground.
Redd is working Burnett over with some ground and pound from side control.
Burnett wants to control but Redd postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Redd working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
An elbow from Redd crashes against the mat.
Redd working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Redd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Redd landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redd moves into full mount!
Redd throws some wild stikes that Burnett manages to avoid easily.
Burnett tries to hold on but Redd postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kodiyak Redd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Burnett finds it's target.
Kodiyak Redd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Redd moves out of range of the strikes.
Burnett throws an overhand right that drops Redd like a sack of potatoes! Burnett dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalil Burnett!

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