Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Just Fight 7
Date: May 07, 2025

#R1#
Redd pushes Ghiotto away with a front kick.
Ghiotto is looking to clinch.
Redd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ghiotto misses with a few strikes there.
Ghiotto sizes up Redd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Redd tries to move into range but Ghiotto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gabriele Ghiotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghiotto scores with a head kick.
Ghiotto works the jab nicely.
Ghiotto seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ghiotto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Redd counters with a nice leg kick.
Ghiotto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ghiotto throws a jab when Redd was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghiotto looks to land a left hand but Redd moved out of range nicely.
Ghiotto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ghiotto tests Redd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ghiotto throws a head kick but Redd moves out of range. #T1#
Ghiotto cracks Redd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Redd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ghiotto is out of range and Redd settles back down.
Ghiotto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ghiotto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redd.
Ghiotto lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#Redd is rocked!
Redd circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Ghiotto. Redd falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Ghiotto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriele Ghiotto!
A relieved looking Gabriele Ghiotto 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2025

#R1#
Oosthuizen cracks Jacobson Ill with an open hand slap.
Jacobson Ill staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Oosthuizen .
That kick from Oosthuizen tenderised Jacobson Ill's leg. Jacobson Ill is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jacobson Ill takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jacobson Ill takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jacobson Ill looks winded!#CL#
Oosthuizen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oosthuizen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jacobson Ill lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oosthuizen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oosthuizen tries a knee to the head but Jacobson Ill blocks it.
Oosthuizen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jacobson Ill misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oosthuizen .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oosthuizen misses with a knee strike.
Oosthuizen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oosthuizen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oosthuizen scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Jacobson Ill swings wildly with an uppercut but Oosthuizen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees to the body from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen pushes Jacobson Ill back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oosthuizen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jacobson Ill takes a knee to the side of the body.
Oosthuizen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oosthuizen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oosthuizen managing to block the knees to the body from Jacobson Ill.
Oosthuizen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jacobson Ill. #BC#
Oosthuizen breaks from the clinch. #KD#
Oosthuizen drops Jacobson Ill with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jacobson Ill looks back up at him and smiles so Oosthuizen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Jacobson Ill is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oosthuizen cracks Jacobson Ill with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francis Oosthuizen !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2025

#R1#
Van Der Sloot lands a body shot.
Van Der Sloot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Der Sloot has his takedown stuffed
and Jacobson Ill counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Der Sloot sizes up Jacobson Ill with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Van Der Sloot's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jacobson Ill under the eye.
Jacobson Ill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Der Sloot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jacobson Ill stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jacobson Ill looks winded!
Jacobson Ill throws a jab when Van Der Sloot was well out of range.
Nice shot lands for Van Der Sloot.#ROC#Jacobson Ill is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Der Sloot lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Jacobson Ill is looking to close the distance but Van Der Sloot sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Jacobson Ill crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Jacobson Ill is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Viktor Van Der Sloot!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2025

#R1#
Jacobson Ill sizes up Gadzhiyev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Gadzhiyev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Jacobson Ill actively working from the bottom here.
Jacobson Ill manages to get to full guard.
Gadzhiyev trying to control but Jacobson Ill is working from the bottom.
Gadzhiyev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobson Ill is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Jacobson Ill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gadzhiyev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadzhiyev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gadzhiyev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gadzhiyev trying to control but Jacobson Ill is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gadzhiyev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gadzhiyev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gadzhiyev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jacobson Ill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jacobson Ill on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jacobson Ill wants to get back to full guard.
Gadzhiyev trying to control the pace.
Gadzhiyev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Jacobson Ill is looking for a sweep. Gadzhiyev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gadzhiyev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jacobson Ill is staying active underneath Gadzhiyev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gadzhiyev wants to free his trapped foot but Jacobson Ill is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gadzhiyev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jacobson Ill is controlling Gadzhiyev's trapped leg to prevent Gadzhiyev from advancing to side control.
Jacobson Ill works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jacobson Ill looks winded!#SUB2#
Jacobson Ill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gadzhiyev wants to control from the top but Jacobson Ill keeps moving.
Gadzhiyev working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Gadzhiyev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jacobson Ill's head.
Gadzhiyev lands a couple of elbows.
Gadzhiyev is working Jacobson Ill over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gadzhiyev won't allow Jacobson Ill to sweep him here.
Gadzhiyev postures up and lands a big shot to Jacobson Ill's brow.
Gadzhiyev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Jacobson Ill is rocked!
Gadzhiyev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jacobson Ill is still in real trouble! Can Gadzhiyev finish him?
Gadzhiyev landing with the ground and pound.
Jacobson Ill has momentary wrist control but Gadzhiyev slips an elbow through the middle.
Gadzhiyev scoring with some ground and pound.
Jacobson Ill told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gadzhiyev pushing down on Jacobson Ill's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gadzhiyev trying to control from half guard but Jacobson Ill is working away.
Gadzhiyev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gadzhiyev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gadzhiyev lands a big elbow - Jacobson Ill is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Gadzhiyev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abubakar Gadzhiyev!

Event: NYF Fight Night 62
Date: Mar 19, 2025

#R1#
Wolfe shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Jacobson Ill was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wolfe.
Wolfe misses with a takedown attempt - Jacobson Ill sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Jacobson Ill tries to sprawl but Wolfe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wolfe is pressing down on Jacobson Ill's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jacobson Ill is holding on for now.
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.
Jacobson Ill trying to get back to full guard but Wolfe takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jacobson Ill 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 knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wolfe on the ground.#SUB2#
Wolfe sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Jacobson Ill taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mateo Wolfe!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2025

#R1#
Windsor swinging wildly here.
Banner misses with a double jab.
Banner lands with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Windsor.
Windsor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Banner finds it's way round the side to connect with Windsor's head. #CUT#It looks like Godfrey Windsor has been cut.
Windsor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Windsor fails to land the takedown.
Windsor takes one to the chin there.
Banner digs a good hook to Windsor's body.
Banner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Banner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Banner scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner moves out of range of the body kick.
Windsor takes a kick to the side of the head.
Windsor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Banner. That's going to slow Windsor down.
Windsor misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Windsor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Windsor throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Banner lands the left hand.
Windsor with a hook.
Banner's corner calls for a 1-2. Banner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Windsor fails to land with a series of punches.
Windsor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#Windsor is rocked!#KD#
Banner sends Windsor crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Banner is motioning to the referee to let Windsor up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Windsor is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Windsor just misses with a punch to the body.
Banner lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Windsor up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Banner from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Windsor's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Banner!

Event: SMASH: Denver vs Chai Jr
Date: Mar 16, 2025

#R1#
Branko shoots in for a takedown but Redd shows good takedown defense.
Redd drops down looking for a counter takedown but Branko sprawls and moves away.
Branko shoots for a double leg takedown but Redd sprawls well. He's pushed Branko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Redd misses with a straight right.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Redd sprawls well. Redd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Branko gets slowly back to his feet.
Kodiyak Redd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davdio Branko.
Branko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Redd counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko goes for a double leg but Redd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Redd continues to drive forward.#TD#
Redd feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Redd looking to pass the guard.
Redd won't allow Branko to sweep him here. #T1#
Redd looking to pass the guard.
Redd stopping the sweep attempt from Branko.#SUB2#
Branko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redd defends it easily.#SUB2#
Branko is looking for a triangle but Redd pushes his legs off easily.
Branko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Branko has his foot on Redd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Redd works his way back into a safe position though.
Branko 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#
Branko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Branko goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Redd turns into him and now he's in Branko's guard. #T2#
Branko 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.
Branko 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#
Redd wants to control but Branko is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Branko is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Branko is trying for a kimura here. Redd looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Branko wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davdio Branko!

Event: UFF 2: Obama vs Grady
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Cantrell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Malachi Cantrell has been cut.
Banner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cantrell under the eye.#TD#
Banner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cantrell's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cantrell holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Banner stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Cantrell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Banner on his heels. He'll look to pass Banner's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Cantrell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cantrell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #ES#
Banner manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cantrell darts in looking for a takedown but Banner gets double underhooks and turns Cantrell into the cage.
Cantrell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banner is fending him off so far but Cantrell persists. Nope, Banner circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Cantrell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Banner. Banner obviously looking to wear him down.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Cantrell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Banner to the mat! Banner manages to get full guard.
Cantrell prevents Banner from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Banner has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cantrell has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cantrell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Banner manages to break the clinch.
Cantrell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bruce Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malachi Cantrell.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cantrell.
Banner scores with a hook.
Cantrell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banner tries to avoid it but Cantrell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banner to the ground. Banner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banner with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner lands with a hook. Cantrell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cantrell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Banner to score with a decent uppercut.
Banner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2##TD#
Banner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cantrell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Banner is in Cantrell's guard.
Cantrell pulls Banner in to control the position.
Cantrell has a closed guard, preventing Banner from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner 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.
Cantrell controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
Cantrell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cantrell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cantrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Cantrell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Banner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Banner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Banner! #REVR#
Cantrell struggling a bit here.
Cantrell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cantrell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Banner tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cantrell controls his leg.
Cantrell is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Banner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cantrell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Banner tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cantrell controls his leg.
Cantrell tries to roll over but Banner keeps him under control.
Cantrell is trying to maintain the position but Banner is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Cantrell actively working from the bottom here.
Cantrell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Banner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Banner's back!#SUB2#
Cantrell working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Cantrell is persistently looking for the submission but Banner is defending it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Banner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malachi Cantrell's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Banner scores with a nice right hand.
Malachi Cantrell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banner lands a high kick!
Banner connects with a nice looking jab.
Banner punishes Cantrell's body with a nice straight punch.
Banner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cantrell's head.
Cantrell takes one to the chin there.
Cantrell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cantrell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Banner scores with the left hand. Cantrell knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cantrell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Banner.
Banner lands a glancing blow to the side of Cantrell's head.
Good exchange - Banner coming out on top.
Cantrell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Banner to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice jab there from Banner.
Cantrell misses with a takedown
and Cantrell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Cantrell is rocked!#T1#
Banner tests Cantrell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cantrell is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him?
Banner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cantrell can do to turn this around?
Banner works Cantrell's body with a nice hook.
Cantrell seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice uppercut there from Banner.
Cantrell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Banner.
Banner cracks Cantrell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Banner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A jab from Banner does it's job there.
Banner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cantrell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Banner does no damage.
Nice straight punches there by Banner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Banner.#TD#
Banner gets a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Banner stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cantrell to get to his feet. #T2#
Banner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Banner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Banner lunges at Cantrell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cantrell's hand.
Cantrell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banner is fending him off so far but Cantrell persists. Nope, Banner circles away and we're back to standing.
Bruce Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malachi Cantrell.
Cantrell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banner rushes Cantrell with punches - Cantrell moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Cantrell goes down! Banner follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Banner!

Event: NYF Fight Night 60
Date: Feb 26, 2025

#R1#
Conner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacobson Ill throwing a counter right hand but Conner manages to avoid it.
Conner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobson Ill moves away.
Conner misses with a left hand
and Jacobson Ill counters with a right hand to the body.
Conner throws a body shot but no joy.
Dylan Jacobson Ill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Conner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacobson Ill lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jacobson Ill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Conner circles away.
Conner doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacobson Ill circles away.
Jacobson Ill shoots in for a takedown but Conner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Conner throws a counter combo.
Jacobson Ill is breathing heavily.
Jacobson Ill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conner.
Conner throws a big counter head kick but Jacobson Ill avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conner scores with a hook to the body. Jacobson Ill takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Conner scores with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Jacobson Ill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Conner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Jacobson Ill throws a hook but Conner avoids it easily.#CL2#
Conner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jacobson Ill misses with the head strike.
Conner lands a damaging elbow.
Conner lands with a right to the head.
Conner looking to stall.
A hook to the body from Conner.
Conner tries to work over Jacobson Ill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Conner has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobson Ill.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Conner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jacobson Ill lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Conner stalls.
Jacobson Ill letting Conner take a breather here.#T2#
Conner looking to stall.
Jacobson Ill misses with the head strike.
Jacobson Ill blocks a body shot from Conner.
Conner misses with a body punch.
Conner stalling in the clinch.
Conner is leaning against Jacobson Ill and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Conner looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolas Conner.#CL2#
Conner clinches with his opponent.
Conner lands a good knee to the midsection. Jacobson Ill won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conner leaning against his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Conner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Conner pushes Jacobson Ill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Conner misses with some punches. #T3#
Jacobson Ill holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Conner stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jacobson Ill takes an elbow to the forehead.
Conner is pushing Jacobson Ill up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Conner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Conner pressing his opponent against the cage.
Conner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Conner swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobson Ill uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jacobson Ill. #T4#
Conner has Jacobson Ill pushed against the cage.
Conner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jacobson Ill up against the cage.
Jacobson Ill scores with a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jacobson Ill lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jacobson Ill blocks a body shot from Conner.
Conner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jacobson Ill scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jacobson Ill is trying to stall.
Conner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Conner misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Jacobson Ill scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolas Conner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jacobson Ill lands a jab to the nose.
Conner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobson Ill.
It looked like Jacobson Ill was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Conner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Conner duly obliges.
Conner tries to clinch
and Jacobson Ill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conner throws a low kick but Jacobson Ill moves out of range easily.
Jacobson Ill moves away from the strike by Conner.
Conner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jacobson Ill can pounce on him.
Jacobson Ill scores with the left hand. Conner knows he should have avoided that one.
Conner feints and then cracks Jacobson Ill's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jacobson Ill down.
The fighters circling - Jacobson Ill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Conner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conner thows a leg kick but Jacobson Ill checks it
and Jacobson Ill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Conner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Conner connects with a high kick. #T1#
Jacobson Ill misses with an uppercut
and Conner counters with a thumping low kick.
Jacobson Ill dives in for a single leg takedown but Conner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Conner slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Conner.
Conner misses with an elbow over the top.
Conner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Conner can't find room to land a body shot as Jacobson Ill controls the action.
Jacobson Ill will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Conner up against the cage.
Nikolas Conner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Conner throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Conner tries to work over Jacobson Ill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Conner tries to stall but Jacobson Ill uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good body shot from Conner.
Conner is leaning against Jacobson Ill and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jacobson Ill misses with some punches.
Conner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jacobson Ill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conner throws a head punch that misses.
Conner stalls.
Conner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conner has Jacobson Ill pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacobson Ill.
A short uppercut from Jacobson Ill. #T3#
Conner swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobson Ill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conner stalling in the clinch but Jacobson Ill improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Jacobson Ill fails to land.
Jacobson Ill misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Conner.
Conner lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Conner as Jacobson Ill tries to tie him up.
Jacobson Ill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Conner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jacobson Ill swings wildly with an uppercut but Conner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conner blocking some punches.
Conner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Jacobson Ill working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Conner tries a knee to the head but Jacobson Ill blocks it.
Jacobson Ill wants a takedown.
Conner throws a head punch that misses.
Conner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jacobson Ill.
Conner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jacobson Ill being controlled against the cage.
Conner is trying to stall.
Conner struggles to land a body shot inside as Jacobson Ill controls his hands.
Conner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jacobson Ill up against the cage.
Conner blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolas Conner 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#
Jacobson Ill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conner defends well and Jacobson Ill ends up having to push Conner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Conner controlling the action here for a moment.
Conner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conner looking to stall.
Conner is trying to maintain a safe position but Jacobson Ill gets an underhook and turns Conner into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolas Conner.
Conner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jacobson Ill in his tracks.
Jacobson Ill takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Conner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Conner has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conner blocks a jab.
Jacobson Ill misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jacobson Ill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Conner thows a leg kick but Jacobson Ill checks it
and Jacobson Ill counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Jacobson Ill loads up on a big right hand but Conner slips the punch.
Jacobson Ill doesn't manage to clinch there - Conner circles away.
Jacobson Ill has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jacobson Ill there as he acknowledges the shot.
Conner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Conner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacobson Ill avoids the body shot from Conner.
Conner throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jacobson Ill checks a leg kick.
Nikolas Conner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conner feints and then cracks Jacobson Ill's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jacobson Ill down.
Some bone on bone action there as Jacobson Ill checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Conner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Conner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Conner scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Conner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Conner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conner scores with a shot to the body.
Conner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Jacobson Ill or perhaps it was just good defense by Conner, which made it look bad.
Conner wants to counter the offense by Jacobson Ill and move into the clinch position.
Conner tries to clinch up.
Conner with a nice calf kick.
Jacobson Ill takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL2#
Conner closes the distance and clinches.
Conner tries to stall but Jacobson Ill uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
Conner has Jacobson Ill pushed against the cage.
Conner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conner is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jacobson Ill is keeping busy.
Conner leaning against his opponent.
Conner tries a body shot but Jacobson Ill blocks it.
Conner scores with a hook to the body.
Dylan Jacobson Ill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conner misses with a body punch.
Conner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jacobson Ill is defending well for now.
Jacobson Ill is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Conner lands a shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Conner.
Conner misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Conner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jacobson Ill backwards. #T4#
Conner connects with a knee to the head.
Conner slows down the pace here.
Conner can't find room to land a body shot as Jacobson Ill controls the action.
Jacobson Ill blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conner.
Conner misses with the head strike.
Conner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Conner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conner prevents a body shot from Jacobson Ill.
Conner tries a body shot but Jacobson Ill blocks it.
Conner throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacobson Ill.
Still in the clinch, Conner scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Jacobson Ill is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nikolas Conner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Jacobson Ill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters up against the cage, Conner throws an elbow but misses.
Jacobson Ill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Conner leaning his opponent against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolas Conner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Conner 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolas Conner!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Banner blocks a low kick nicely.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tosanesti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tosanesti looks winded!
Tosanesti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice inside leg kick there by Banner. That's going to slow Tosanesti down.
Banner scores with a jab. Tosanesti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Banner works Tosanesti's body with a nice hook.
Tosanesti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Banner throws a front kick that sends Tosanesti stumbling back into the cage.
Banner cracks Tosanesti with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Tosanesti falls to his knees and Banner doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Banner!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2025

#R1#
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch but Pawn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pawn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Griggs avoids a kick to the body.
Griggs tries to clinch
and Pawn counters with a left to the body.
A big left from Pawn misses.
Griggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pawn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pawn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pawn swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Griggs closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
Griggs misses with some punches.
Griggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs misses with the head strike.
Pawn prevents a body shot from Griggs.
Griggs misses with the head strike.
Griggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Pawn blocks a body shot from Griggs.
Pawn blocks an uppercut.
Griggs misses with some punches.
Pawn blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pawn.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Pawn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pawn has had enough of the clinch but Griggs keeps him there for the moment.
Pawn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griggs misses with the head strike.
Griggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pawn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Pawn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pawn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Griggs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griggs tries to clinch there but Pawn circles away.
Griggs ducks under a wild hook from Pawn.#T3#
Griggs tries to clinch but Pawn moves away
and Pawn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Donovan Griggs has been cut.
Griggs moves in looking to clinch but Pawn pushes him off.
Griggs darts in trying to clinch
and Griggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donovan Griggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griggs tries to clinch
and Pawn counters with a straight right hand.
Pawn throws a lazy uppercut
letting Griggs counter with a right hand.
Pawn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Griggs tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pawn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griggs moves in looking to clinch but Pawn pushes him off.
Griggs wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griggs wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Pawn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donovan Griggs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pawn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Griggs tries to clinch but Pawn moves out of range.
Nate Pawn is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Griggs moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pawn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Griggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Pawn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pawn blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Griggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Griggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Griggs misses with the head strike.
Pawn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Griggs has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Griggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Pawn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griggs has a couple of punches blocked by Pawn.
Griggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Pawn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Griggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Griggs.
Griggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Griggs fails to land.
Pawn wants to get back to striking at distance but Griggs won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pawn.
Griggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Pawn uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Griggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pawn blocking some punches.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Pawn.
Griggs misses with some punches.
Pawn controlling the action here for a moment.
Pawn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Pawn.
Griggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Pawn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pawn blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Pawn.
Griggs working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Griggs.
Griggs misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pawn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griggs.
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Griggs has a couple of punches blocked by Pawn.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Pawn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pawn's elbow.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Griggs lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pawn.
Griggs lands with a light punch inside.
Griggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Pawn uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pawn tries to break free but Griggs pushes him back against the cage.
Griggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pawn stalls.
Griggs misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pawn.
Pawn lands a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griggs lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pawn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Griggs has a couple of punches blocked by Pawn.
Griggs tries to work over Pawn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Griggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donovan Griggs's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Griggs doesn't manage to clinch there - Pawn circles away.
Griggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Griggs darts in trying to clinch
and Pawn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griggs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pawn, as that shot connected. #T1#
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch but Pawn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pawn. Griggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griggs is looking to clinch but Pawn is avoiding it.
Griggs wants to clinch
and Pawn counters with a stiff right hand.
Griggs darts in trying to clinch
and Pawn counters with a left to the body. #T2##CL#
Pawn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griggs, pushing him back against the cage.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Pawn.
Griggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Griggs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pawn backwards.
A body shot lands from Pawn.
Donovan Griggs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Pawn breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Griggs has managed to clinch. #BC#
Pawn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griggs moves to clinch but Pawn breaks away
and Pawn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Pawn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griggs.
Pawn misses with a body shot
and Griggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pawn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griggs tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pawn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch but Pawn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Griggs tries to clinch up but Pawn circles away and keeps his distance.
Pawn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Griggs moves to clinch but Pawn breaks away
and Griggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Donovan Griggs's cut even more.
Griggs moves to clinch but Pawn breaks away
and Pawn counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Griggs is rocked!
Pawn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pawn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Pawn.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawn misses with a body shot
and Griggs counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Pawn has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pawn throws an overhand right that lands on Griggs's shoulder, as Griggs tries to avoid the shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Pawn!

Event: NYF Fight Night 58
Date: Feb 05, 2025

#R1#
Jacobson Ill misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jacobson Ill looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Robins throws a sloppy head kick and Jacobson Ill moves out of range easily.
Whack! Robins lands a heavy head kick that drops Jacobson Ill. The ref tackles Robins to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Jacobson Ill was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Tony Robins!
Tony Robins managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BANZAI NUTRITION, into his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Fazekas vs Inhanamoto
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Romero has Griggs up against the cage in a clinch.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romero cracks Griggs with a good jab.#CL2#
Romero rushes Griggs and presses him up against the cage.
Griggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Romero breaks from the clinch.
Griggs tries to move into range but Romero moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Romero clinches.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Griggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Griggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero lands a left hand.
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero lands with a right to the head.
Griggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griggs.
Romero lands an uppercut.
Griggs takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Griggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griggs has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Griggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Griggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griggs misses with the head strike.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griggs misses with some punches.
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griggs backwards.
Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griggs misses with the head strike.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romero. #T2#
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.
Griggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Griggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Griggs is rocked!
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Griggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romero pushes Griggs against the cage. Romero is working some dirty boxing. Romero pushes off with a quick right hook! Griggs goes down! Griggs tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Romero moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernesto Romero!
A victorious Ernesto Romero thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Just some fights 11
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Craven's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Craven duly obliges.
Redd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Craven.
Decent striking displayed by Craven there.
Redd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Craven.
Craven fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Craven tries to bum rush Redd with a series of wild strikes but Redd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Redd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Craven throws out the jab.
Redd feints a counter leg kick.
Craven displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Redd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Craven manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Craven on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick from Craven, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craven looks to throw the jab but Redd is out of range.
Redd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Redd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Craven will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Craven throws a series of punches but Redd avoids them all with ease.
Redd looks for the body kick but Craven saw that one coming.
Redd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Redd blocks a head kick by Craven.
Redd feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Redd misses with a looping right.
Craven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redd.
Craven throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Craven shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redd dodges the punch combination from Craven.
Craven moves away from the strike by Redd.
Craven moves away from the strike by Redd.
Craven throws a looping overhand right but Redd ducks down to avoid it.
Craven looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Craven throws a right hand that Redd ducks under and follows up with a left that Redd also avoids with ease.
Craven throws a sloppy head kick and Redd moves out of range easily.
Decent striking displayed by Craven there.#TD#
Craven shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Craven was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Redd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Redd takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC#Redd is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redd keeps working.
Redd is still in real trouble! Can Craven finish him?#SUB#
Craven tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Craven has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Craven tries for a kimura but Redd is defending well.
Craven working away.
Redd is trying to improve his position.
Redd seems to have recovered his senses.
Redd looks winded!
Craven scores with punches from side control.
Craven scoring with punches from side control.
Redd takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Redd stops Craven from passing to mount. #SUB#
Craven tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Craven lands a decent elbow from side control.
Redd manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Craven is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Redd defends it well. #SUB2#
Redd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Craven trying to control from half guard but Redd is working away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Craven wants to work for an arm triangle but Redd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Redd wants to improve his position but Craven is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Craven seems content to control.#SUB#
Craven is looking for a kimura here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Craven connects with a nice short shot to Redd's temple.
Craven has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Craven is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Redd can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Destin Craven dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Redd tries to sprawl but Craven drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Craven is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ground and pound from Craven. #SUB#
Redd is defending against the submission attempts here by Craven.
Craven is keen to just control but Redd is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven prevents Redd from improving his position.
Redd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Craven's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Craven's back!#T1#
Craven rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Redd is breathing heavily.
Craven is looking for a sweep. Redd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Craven is looking to escape.
Craven 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!#SUB#
Craven has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Redd is defending well but eventually Craven manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Redd has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Destin Craven!
Destin Craven is the new bantamweight champion!
Destin Craven tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: 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.

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