Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 19
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Russell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Russell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bronze circles away.
Russell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Bronze closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Bronze tries for a kimura but Russell is defending well.
Bronze just content to control the position.
Bronze works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Russell taking a bit of punishment here - Bronze scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Russell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bronze's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Bronze! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Russell has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Grady Bronze!

Event: Cobra Kai: No Mercy 14
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1##TD#
De Lima scores with a takedown into Tatum's guard.
Tatum wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tatum is trying to control the position but De Lima postures up.
De Lima won't allow Tatum to sweep him here.
Tatum keeps trying to improve his position.
De Lima throwing strikes from guard but Tatum blocks nicely.
Tatum looking to control. #SUB#
De Lima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Lima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Lima postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Lima is looking to work some ground and pound but Tatum has wrist control.
De Lima throwing strikes from guard but Tatum blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Lima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Lima is looking to work some ground and pound but Tatum has wrist control.#T1#
Tatum keeping moving, preventing De Lima from controlling successfully.
De Lima lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De Lima missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Lima scoring with some ground and pound.
De Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tatum has De Lima pulled in close to control his posture.
De Lima with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Lima keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tatum's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Lima's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tatum has momentary wrist control but De Lima slips an elbow through the middle.
De Lima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tatum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Lima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
De Lima scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tatum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Lima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Tatum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Lima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Lima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tatum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Lima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tatum seems keen to control De Lima's posture.
De Lima wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Lima's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tatum keeping moving, preventing De Lima from controlling successfully.
De Lima is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Lima postures up.
De Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Tatum.
De Lima throws a big elbow that misses.
Tatum is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
De Lima with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
De Lima lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
De Lima's corner is telling him to maintain position.
De Lima trying to control but Tatum is working from the bottom.
Tatum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Lima works over Tatum with some ground and pound from guard.
De Lima postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Lima chips away with some ground and pound.
Tatum 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#
De Lima trying to control from the bottom.
De Lima is looking for a sweep. Tatum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tatum is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
De Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
De Lima wants to get back to full guard but Tatum has passed into side control.
De Lima on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Lima tries to get out of the position.#T4#
De Lima is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tatum off and has taken his back!
Tatum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tatum covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Tatum trying to control but not successfully.
De Lima is hanging on to Tatum's back as he tries to escape.
De Lima lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Lima throwing sloppy strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tatum covering up well under a barage of strikes.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - De Lima's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tatum is in bad spot here.
Tatum trying to control the position but De Lima manages to sink in the hooks.
Tatum manages to reverse the position and now he's in De Lima's guard. Nice work there by Tatum.
De Lima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Helio De Lima dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
De Lima fails with a takedown attempt.
Tatum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Lima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tatum can do to turn this around?
De Lima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tatum counters with a nice body shot.
De Lima seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
De Lima drives through with a takedown into Tatum's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Tatum is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A short left from Tatum.
A nice left hand lands by Tatum.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatum scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tatum pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tatum lands with a left to the head.
Tatum lands a right hand.
De Lima goes for a takedown attempt but Tatum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio De Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
De Lima shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tatum counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
De Lima scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Tatum is defending against the submission attempts here by De Lima.
Tatum trying to control from the bottom.
De Lima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tatum wants to improve his position but De Lima is controlling well.
De Lima lands strikes from half guard.
Tatum is trying to get back to full guard.
De Lima throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. De Lima connects with a nice short shot to Tatum's temple.
Tatum trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
De Lima sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tatum defending well though.
De Lima prevents Tatum from standing back up.
De Lima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tatum's head. #SUB#
Tatum is defending against the submission attempts here by De Lima.
De Lima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Lima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tatum's head. #SUB#
De Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Tatum defends the submission attempt.
De Lima tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tatum knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Lima lands a nice short elbow.
De Lima throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tatum wants to get back to his feet.
De Lima thows a huge punch but Tatum dodges it nicely. #T3#
De Lima winds up and cracks Tatum with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
De Lima tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tatum knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tatum is trying is best to control the position here.
Helio De Lima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
De Lima is trying to work for a kimura but Tatum is defending well.
De Lima is thwarting Tatum's attempts to control the position.
De Lima takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tatum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tatum wants to control but De Lima is keeping busy.
De Lima sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tatum defending well though.
De Lima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Lima lands a nice short elbow.
De Lima working the head and body with strikes.
De Lima trying to pass the guard but Tatum defending well. #T4#
De Lima looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tatum with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tatum wants to get back to his feet.
Tatum is trying to control but can't.
De Lima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tatum is staying active underneath De Lima, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Lima looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tatum is refusing to be controlled, as De Lima sits in half guard.
Tatum is looking to escape.
Tatum avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Lima. #SUB#
De Lima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tatum defends it well.
De Lima working over Tatum with some ground and pound. Tatum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
De Lima is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De Lima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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 Helio De Lima will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
De Lima fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tatum avoids it really well and circles away.
De Lima shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tatum defends it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Tatum. Beautiful body shot.
De Lima fails with the takedown.
Tatum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio De Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Tatum.
Tatum lands an overhand right.
De Lima shoots in looking for a takedown. Tatum tries to sprawl out of it but De Lima keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tatum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Tatum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
De Lima has his takedown stuffed
and Tatum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Helio De Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tatum lands a nice hook to De Lima's body. De Lima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Lima is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#De Lima is rocked!
Tatum is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tatum lands a right hook to the body.
Tatum jabs at De Lima's body.
BAM! Tatum delivers a spinning backfist that drops De Lima like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Jayson Tatum!
Jayson Tatum seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AVKT 22: The End is Near…
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Querril lands with a kick to the temple. Tatum shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tatum lands a head shot.
Tatum lands a slapping body shot.
Tatum looks to land a combination but Querril avoids it well. #CL2#
Tatum clinches up against the cage.
Tatum lands a body punch.
Tatum throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Querril wants to get back to striking at distance but Tatum won't allow it.
Tatum prevents Querril from breaking the clinch.
Tatum lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Tatum scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Dudechamp Querril has been cut.
Tatum lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Querril backwards. #ROC2#Querril is rocked!
Tatum working aggressively here.
Querril effectively controlling the action here.
Tatum lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Querril has had enough of the clinch but Tatum keeps him there for the moment.
Tatum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Querril tries for a takedown but Tatum manages to get underhooks.
Tatum lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Querril or not.
Querril is breathing heavily.
Tatum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tatum taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tatum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Querrils head.
Tatum cracks Querril with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tatum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tatum scores with a shot to the side of Querril's head.
Tatum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Querril is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Tatum.
A nice left hand lands by Tatum.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatum digs a right hand underneath Querril's ribcage. Querril let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Tatum lands a left hand.
Tatum dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tatum lands a body shot.
Querril seems to have got his legs back now.
Tatum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tatum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Querril backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Tatum.
Querril takes a shot to the head.
Tatum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Querril backwards.
Querril takes a shot to the head.
Tatum lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tatum.
Tatum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tatum.
Tatum lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Querril or not. #T3#
Tatum lands with a short shot to the head.
Tatum throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tatum pushes Querril against the cage. Tatum is working some dirty boxing. Tatum pushes off with a quick right hook! Querril goes down! Querril tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Tatum moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayson Tatum!
A very excited looking Jayson Tatum made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 13
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Manfred manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Russell on his heels. He'll look to pass Russell's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Manfred is posturing up here but Russell has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Manfred tries to roll out but it's too tight and Manfred has to tap! Slick submission there by Russell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Russell!
Bill Russell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 549
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Bird shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stein Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stein Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stein Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bird digs a good body shot into Stein Jr's ribs.#CL#
Bird closes the distance and clinches.
Stein Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein Jr with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Larry Bird has been cut.
Stein Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Stein Jr misses with a knee strike.
Bird tries to score a body lock takedown but Stein Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stein Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stein Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stein Jr pushes Bird back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stein Jr lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Bird is rocked!
Stein Jr has Bird pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Bird is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Stein Jr - that's hurt Bird badly! Oh, another knee lands and Bird is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Bird doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Frank Stein Jr!
A victorious Frank Stein Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 548
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Orochi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orochi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Doppo Orochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orochi throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Montana crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Doppo Orochi!
An out of breath Doppo Orochi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SSG 133 Chai vs Kimura
Date: Apr 16, 2023

190 cm
17 yrs
220 lbs

188 cm
25 yrs
300 lbs

Mack

Tudor

Event: CFC 544
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Puusepp gets a double leg takedown into Orochi's guard.

Orochi has his feet on Puusepp's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Orochi stuffs the takedown.
Puusepp fails to land the takedown.#KD#
Orochi lands a big head kick that sends Puusepp tumbling to the mat! Orochi takes a step backwards and waves Puusepp back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Mati Puusepp has been cut.
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!
Orochi throws a powerful right kick. Puusepp tried to block low but the kick was high! Puusepp was taken right off of his feet! Orochi jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Doppo Orochi!
Doppo Orochi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Cobra Kai: No Mercy 6
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Dfsdsf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dfsdsf gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zero.
Alpha Zero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Zero scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Efds Dfsdsf has been cut.
Zero drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Dfsdsf right on the button. Dfsdsf goes down! Zero follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Zero gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alpha Zero!
During a confident post fight interview, Alpha Zero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Cobra Kai: No Mercy 6
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Christ blocks a head kick by Brown.
Christ tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brown throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Christ counters with a single leg into guard. Brown didn't expect that.
Christ with a nice head shot there.
Christ is working Brown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Christ landing some decent shots from guard.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Christ is proving a slippery customer.
Christ trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Christ scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Christ scoring with some ground and pound.
Christ scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Christ distracts Brown with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Christ lands a couple of elbows.
Christ is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#Brown is rocked!#T1#
Christ landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Brown is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christ arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Brown's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jeff Christ!

Event: SSG 130 Schaubi vs Hlervu
Date: Apr 09, 2023

208 cm
18 yrs
220 lbs

222 cm
24 yrs
287 lbs

Russell

Biden

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Bill Russell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Joe Biden!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Biden pushes Russell up against the cage in a clinch.
Biden tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Russell just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Russell wants the takedown. Biden is fighting it off but Russell persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Biden's guard against the cage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Russell (2) vs (0) Biden
Russell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Russell stopping the sweep attempt from Biden.
Biden keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.
Biden looking to control.
Biden keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.
Biden is trying to control the position but Russell postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Russell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Biden dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Russell (2) vs (2) Biden
Russell is trying to control the position but Biden postures up. #T1##SUB2#
Biden is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Russell wants to sweep here but Biden controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Russell working for submissions but it's allowed Biden to get to half guard. #SUB#
Russell looking for submissions off his back.
Biden trying to control the action but Russell is working from the bottom. #T2#
Biden is taking a breather. Russell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Russell looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Biden is looking to stall in half guard but Russell is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Biden taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bill Russell!
A relieved looking Bill Russell 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: SSG 125 Solo vs Bandini
Date: Apr 02, 2023

208 cm
18 yrs
220 lbs

182 cm
25 yrs
200 lbs

Russell

Skells

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Bill Russell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Mark Skells!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Skells fails with the takedown.#TD#
Russell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Skells on his heels. He'll look to pass Skells's guard now, I'm sure.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Russell (2) vs (0) Skells#SUB#
Russell drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Russell as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Skells screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Russell! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bill Russell!
Bill Russell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SSG 127 Chai vs Soderberg
Date: Apr 02, 2023

178 cm
27 yrs
187 lbs

188 cm
25 yrs
300 lbs

Manning

Tudor

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; George Manning! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Henry Tudor!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Tudor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Manning looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Manning (0) vs (4) Tudor
You can see the frustration on Manning's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tudor wants to control but Manning is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Tudor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tudor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Tudor is trying to get an arm triangle but Manning is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Manning's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Manning tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Tudor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Manning is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tudor swings around for an armbar but Manning sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tudor's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (2) vs (4) Tudor
Manning trying to control but Tudor is working from the bottom.
Tudor 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.
Tudor looking to control. #T2#
Tudor looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Tudor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manning defends well.
Manning wants to control from the top but Tudor keeps moving.
Manning postures up.
Tudor working a defensive guard but Manning passes into half guard.
Tudor wants to improve his position but Manning is controlling well. #SUB#
Manning seems to be working for a kimura but Tudor defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Manning is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tudor works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB2#
Tudor has his foot on Manning's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manning works his way back into a safe position though.
Manning being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Manning is posturing up here but Tudor has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Manning tries to roll out but it's too tight and Manning has to tap! Slick submission there by Tudor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Tudor!
An out of breath Henry Tudor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated George Manning had this to say: 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'.

Event: AVKT 16: Don't Get Fooled
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Schrek throws a head kick that misses.
Schrek looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tatum has knocked Schrek down with a huge combo! Tatum steps away and waves a wobbly Schrek back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Schrek is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dyragonal Schrek has been cut.
Schrek walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Tatum! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jayson Tatum!
Our winner, Jayson Tatum, 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.
Dyragonal Schrek spoke after the fight, saying 'They paid me to fall. . . uh, to fall in love. With MMA. Thanks for the show money-- I'm not accusing anyone of anything! Thanks. I hate losing.'.

Event: AVKT 16: Don't Get Fooled
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Dieudonne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castrello swivels and escapes.
Castrello lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dieudonne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Castrello fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Castrello keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Castrello misses the target.
Cullen Castrello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Philippe Dieudonne.
Dieudonne shoots in for a takedown but Castrello shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dieudonne misses with a takedown attempt
and Castrello counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Jean Philippe Dieudonne has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Castrello sends Dieudonne crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Castrello is motioning to the referee to let Dieudonne up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Dieudonne is rocked!
Jean Philippe Dieudonne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castrello finds Dieudonne's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Dieudonne flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Castrello lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Dieudonne will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cullen Castrello!
A relieved looking Cullen Castrello 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: AVKT 16: Don't Get Fooled
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Hanma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Hanma closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Hanma to work.
Hanma prevents Bloominshine from breaking the clinch.
Hanma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bloominshine's efforts to push away.
Hanma content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bloominshine tries to break free but Hanma pushes him back against the cage.
Hanma just leaning against Bloominshine, taking a breather.
Bloominshine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bloominshine wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanma won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma goes for a takedown attempt but Bloominshine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Hanma pushes Bloominshine up against the cage in a clinch.
Hanma will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bloominshine up against the cage.#T1#
Hanma taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bloominshine wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanma won't allow it.
Hanma goes for a takedown attempt but Bloominshine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bloominshine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bloominshine! #CUT2#It looks like Baki Hanma has been cut.
Bloominshine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hanma.
Bloominshine does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hanma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bloominshine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hanma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bloominshine.
Hanma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hanma could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bloominshine digs a good body shot into Hanma's ribs.#TD#
Hanma shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hanma was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloominshine is trying to buck Hanma off.#T2#
Hanma scoring with punches from side control.
Hanma tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hanma is looking to take a break and control but Bloominshine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bloominshine wants to get back to his feet but Hanma drags him back down.
Bloominshine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hanma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hanma cracks Bloominshine with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hanma scoring with punches from side control.
Hanma scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanma landing a few strikes.
Hanma throws an elbow but Bloominshine slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bloominshine parries the strikes from Hanma easily there. Hanma is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bloominshine to escape.
Hanma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bloominshine keeps working.
Hanma scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bloominshine to see if he's OK.
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.
Hanma lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Hanma misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bloominshine is not content to let Hanma control the position.
Check out the look on Hanma's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanma landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bloominshine is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hanma is controlling him well.
Hanma in side control, throwing shots but Bloominshine defends.
Bloominshine is trying to get back to his feet.
Hanma connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bloominshine some visible discomfort.
Hanma working the ground and pound.
Hanma lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Hanma lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bloominshine tries to escape but Hanma is in control.
Hanma advances to mount.
Hanma with the ground and pound from mount.
Hanma lands a nice shot to the head.
Hanma raining down shots from the mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hanma with shots to the head and body - Bloominshine looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hanma landing strikes from the mount and Bloominshine is in trouble!
Bloominshine is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hanma landing shots from mount.
Bloominshine takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hanma lands a big shot there that rocks Bloominshine but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hanma trying to control but Bloominshine is having none of it.
Hanma working the ground and pound effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baki Hanma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma's cut.
That's time! Hanma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Hanma closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bloominshine to the mat! Bloominshine manages to get full guard.

Bloominshine manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bloominshine working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Hanma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hanma wants to clinch up but Bloominshine keeps it at a distance.
Hanma tries to clinch but Bloominshine moves away
and Bloominshine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bloominshine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma tries to clinch up
and Bloominshine counters with a straight right hand.
Bloominshine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hanmas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hanma tries to clinch up but Bloominshine circles away and keeps his distance.
Bloominshine jabs Hanma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bloominshine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hanma at a distance.
Hanma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bloominshine.#T1#
Bloominshine lands a jab to Hanma's midsection.
Hanma tries to clinch there but Bloominshine circles away.
Bloominshine scores with a body shot. #CL#
Hanma instigates a clinch.
Hanma stalling against the cage.
Hanma leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hanma for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Bloominshine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hanma.
Hanma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bloominshine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hanma tries for a takedown but Bloominshine manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baki Hanma. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Bloominshine tries to break free but Hanma pushes him back against the cage.
Hanma stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hanma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bloominshine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hanma is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Hanma breaks the clinch.
Sweet Tea Bloominshine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanma shoots in looking for a takedown but Bloominshine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hanma's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bloominshine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hanma has his takedown stuffed
and Bloominshine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bloominshine moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Hanma 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bloominshine keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hanma throwing strikes from guard but Bloominshine blocks nicely. #ES2#
Bloominshine pushes Hanma off and gets back to his feet.
Sweet Tea Bloominshine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bloominshine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hanma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#Baki Hanma's cut is getting worse.
Hanma doesn't manage to clinch there - Bloominshine circles away.
Bloominshine now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A punch lands to the side of Hanma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bloominshine misses with a low kick.
Hanma doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bloominshine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Hanma clinches.
Hanma stalls.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloominshine can't break the clinch. #T4#
Bloominshine keeps control of Hanma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hanma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bloominshine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hanma just leaning against Bloominshine, taking a breather.
Bloominshine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bloominshine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Come on Hanma - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bloominshine working hard to break the clinch.
Bloominshine has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bloominshine has had enough of the clinch but Hanma keeps him there for the moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hanma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hanma stalls.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sweet Tea Bloominshine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma's cut.
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#
Hanma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hanma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#KD2#
Bloominshine drops Hanma with a beautiful combination! Hanma stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bloominshine is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Hanma is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Bloominshine moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Hanma! Bloominshine continues to tee off on Hanma, landing with a left and a right! Bloominshine connects with a right hand that leaves Hanma sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Bloominshine!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sweet Tea Bloominshine!

Event: SSG 121 Thumb vs Laulhere
Date: Mar 19, 2023

190 cm
26 yrs
214 lbs

188 cm
25 yrs
300 lbs

Gascon

Tudor

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Henry Tudor!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gascon gets a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (0) Tudor
Gascon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but Tudor defending well.
Gascon passes into side control, despite Tudor's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (5) vs (0) Tudor
Tudor is trying to control Gascon's posture but Gascon avoids it.
Gascon is looking to take a break and control but Tudor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tudor is looking for a sweep.
Tudor keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tudor wants to control but Gascon postures up.
Tudor is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gascon is staying active.
Tudor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gascon working away.#T1#
Gascon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tudor!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gascon (7) vs (0) Tudor
Tudor is squirming around, avoiding Gascon's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tudor is working to get back to half guard.
Gascon controlling from the full mount.
Gascon wants to control the pace but Tudor is squirming around nicely.
Gascon controlling the position easily from mount.
Gascon wants to control the pace but Tudor is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tudor really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Tudor tries to hold on but Gascon pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gascon working for a submission but Tudor is keeping him at bay.
Gascon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tudor is desperately trying to improve his position but Gascon has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Gascon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tudor manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3#
Tudor prevents Gascon from moving into mount.
Gascon trying to control the action but Tudor is working from the bottom.
Tudor sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gascon tries to pass to full mount but Tudor defends it. #SUB#
Gascon seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Tudor has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gascon. Oh but Tudor has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gascon goes limp - he's gone! Tudor jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Henry Tudor!
Henry Tudor thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Cobra Kai: No Mercy 2
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Leighton gets a double leg takedown into Brown's guard.
Leighton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leighton on the ground.
Leighton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brown's head.#SUB#
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leighton is aware though and is defending well.
Leighton tries to stand but Brown is controlling from the bottom.
Leighton passes Brown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Leighton trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Leighton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Leighton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Leighton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Leighton uses his free foot to push down on Brown's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brown.
Leighton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brown can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #SUB2#
Leighton jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Brown manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Brown tries to improve position but can't.
Leighton taking a breather here.
Leighton cracks Brown with a big elbow.
Leighton trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Leighton advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Leighton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #SUB2#
Leighton has control of Brown's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brown regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Leighton working for a guillotine from mount but Brown is in no mood to give up.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Leighton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brown is surviving well by controlling Leighton's body position as best he can.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leighton lands strikes from half guard.
Leighton is nestled in close to Brown, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leighton trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Leighton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown trying to control but Leighton postures up.
Leighton works his way into full mount!
Leighton prevents Brown from getting the reversal.#T4#
Leighton with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#Brown is rocked!
Leighton postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Brown is out cold - huge knockout for Leighton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gregory Leighton!
After winning the bout, Gregory Leighton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Otto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bob quickly recovers to half guard.
Nice strikes from Otto there.
Bob slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Otto scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Otto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Otto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Otto wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
Otto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Otto connects with a couple of short punches.
Otto landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Otto lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Bob working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Otto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Otto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Otto connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Otto loads up on a big left hand. Bob felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Otto looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bob can't hide his disappointment, as Otto celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Otto!

Event: SSG 118 Cheese vs Dew
Date: Mar 12, 2023

189 cm
23 yrs
225 lbs

208 cm
18 yrs
220 lbs

Gerbandi

Russell

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bill Russell!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Russell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gerbandi sprawls well. Gerbandi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Russell gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Russell clinches up with Gerbandi and pushes him back against the cage.
Russell tries to score a body lock takedown but Gerbandi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gerbandi is pressed up against the cage. Russell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gerbandi down to the mat. Gerbandi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dani Gerbandi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Russell.
Russell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gerbandi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Russell or perhaps it was just good defense by Gerbandi, which made it look bad.
Russell doesn't manage to clinch there - Gerbandi circles away.
Gerbandi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Russell moves into range and clinches up with Gerbandi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gerbandi prevents it.
Russell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Russell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gerbandi pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD#
Gerbandi feints and as Russell raises his hands in defense, Gerbandi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Russell
Gerbandi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Gerbandi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Russell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerbandi defends it easily.
Russell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gerbandi controls the pace.#SUB2#
Russell working for a triangle but Gerbandi defends it easily. #SUB2#
Russell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gerbandi has picked Russell up and slammed him! Russell can't keep hold of the triangle and Gerbandi manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (0) Russell#T2#
Gerbandi takes a little break here. Russell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Gerbandi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Russell trying to remain calm as Gerbandi controls from the top position.#SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to get an arm triangle but Russell is defending well. #T3#
Russell is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Russell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Russell is looking to reverse the position.
Gerbandi taking a breather here.
Gerbandi'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.#T4#
Further stalling from Gerbandi.
Russell is trying to improve his position.
Russell struggling a bit here.
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Russell keeps working.
Russell is trying to control Gerbandi's posture but Gerbandi avoids it.
Gerbandi wants to control but Russell is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T5#
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Russell is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Russell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A lull in the action here as Gerbandi stalls from top position.
Russell is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Gerbandi controls the position from side control.
Russell regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gerbandi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Gerbandi 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. #SUB#
Gerbandi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Russell sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Russell trying to control here.
Gerbandi tries to pass to full mount but Russell defends it.
Russell wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but Russell defending well. #SUB2#
Russell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Russell wants to control but Gerbandi passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (8) vs (0) Russell
Russell being controlled for a moment. #T8##SUB#
Gerbandi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Russell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gerbandi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi controlling the position. #T9#
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Russell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura but Russell is defending well.
Russell is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Russell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gerbandi's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Gerbandi! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Russell has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dani Gerbandi!
Dani Gerbandi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SSG 113 Hlervu vs Kyng
Date: Mar 05, 2023

178 cm
19 yrs
186 lbs

208 cm
18 yrs
220 lbs

Chai

Russell

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bill Russell!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Russell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Russell
Russell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Russell is aware though and is defending well.
Chai looking to control.
Russell wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Russell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Russell
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Russell wants to work for an arm triangle but Chai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1##SUB2#
Russell wants to work for an arm triangle but Chai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Russell prevents Chai from improving his position.#SUB2#
Russell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Russell.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (5) Russell
Chai wants to control from the top but Russell keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Russell has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Russell is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
Russell can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Chai is working for a kimura but Russell is defending it quite comfortably.
Russell is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Russell is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Russell is working away. #T3#
Russell wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well. #SUB#
Chai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Russell is just riding it out for now. Chai eventually gives up the hold.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Russell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Russell is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Chai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Russell sees it coming and defends easily.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Russell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Russell actively working from the bottom here.
Chai works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (5) Russell
Chai controlling from the full mount. #T5##SUB#
Chai has control of Russell's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Russell regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Russell is looking to escape.
Chai takes Russell's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Russell is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (8) vs (5) Russell
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russell is trying to break free.
Russell trying to control the position but Chai manages to sink in the hooks. #T6#
What can Russell do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Russell is keeping busy.
Russell is really stuck here. #SUB#
Chai is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Russell knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Russell for a finish.
Russell manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chai's guard. Nice work there by Russell.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (7) Russell
Russell is looking to advance position but Chai has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (12) vs (7) Russell
Russell tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Chai is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Russell to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Russell shrugs it off. #T7#
Russell tries to hold on but Chai postures up.
Russell can't escape the position.
Chai controlling the position easily from mount.
Russell is looking to get to half guard.
Chai is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Russell is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (15) vs (7) Russell#SUB#
Chai has his arm under Russell's chin here. Game over son! Chai squeezes tightly and Russell is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stsyapan Chai!
Stsyapan Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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