Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RFL - Connected 4.1
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Valerio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adofo throws a right hand that misses
and Adofo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Olo Adofo has been cut.
Olo Adofo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adofo throws a sloppy head kick
and Valerio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valerio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adofo misses with a head kick.
Valerio scores with a nice strike.
Valerio lands with a nice body punch.
Valerio throws a big shot that misses.
Adofo is looking to clinch but Valerio is avoiding it.
Valerio misses with an uppercut. Adofo saw that one coming.#CL2#
Adofo forces Valerio back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Valerio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adofo's brow.
Adofo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valerio tries to pull guard but Adofo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Valerio jumps guard. #SUB#
Valerio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Valerio isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Adofo stacks Valerio on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Adofo!
Adofo wants to control but Valerio is keeping him busy. #T1#
Valerio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Valerio is trying to work for a sweep but Adofo has mounted him!
Valerio blocking the ground and pound.
Valerio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Valerio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valerio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valerio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Adofo throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Valerio is looking for a triangle here but Adofo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Valerio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Valerio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Valerio wants to improve his position but Adofo is controlling well. #T3#
Adofo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valerio's head.
Valerio manages to get to full guard.
Adofo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valerio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adofo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Valerio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Adofo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valerio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adofo has managed to get both his arms back between Valerio's legs - danger averted.
Valerio working a defensive guard but Adofo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Valerio gets back to half guard.#T4#
Valerio manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Valerio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Adofo trying to control but Valerio is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Adofo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adofo postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Valerio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olo Adofo'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.#R2##CL2#
Adofo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Adofo.
Valerio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valerio blocks an uppercut.
Adofo misses with a punch on the inside.
Valerio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adofo smiles and moves away.
Adofo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valerio.
Adofo looks to clinch
enabling Valerio to counter with a crisp jab.
Valerio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adofo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adofo tries to clinch but Valerio is having none of it.
Valerio with a nice cross.
Adofo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valerio throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Adofo.
Adofo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valerio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valerio avoids the head kick by Adofo. #KD2#
Adofo lands a high kick to the side of Valerio's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Adofo dives into guard, looking to finish.#CUT2#It looks like Ernesto Valerio has been cut.
Adofo trying to control but Valerio is working from the bottom. #T1#
Adofo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Valerio looking for subs off his back but Adofo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Adofo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valerio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valerio is looking for a sweep. Adofo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valerio wants to control but Adofo is keeping busy.
Valerio works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valerio wants to sweep here but Adofo controlling him for the moment.
Valerio keeping moving, preventing Adofo from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Valerio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valerio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Valerio looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Adofo passes into half guard.
Adofo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Valerio is looking for a sweep. Adofo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Adofo is trying to control. Valerio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Valerio actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Valerio looking for submissions off his back.
Valerio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Adofo is posturing up here but Valerio has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Adofo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Adofo has to tap! Slick submission there by Valerio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ernesto Valerio!

Event: NYF 68: Dandrakulo vs Zigaro
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Eriksson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Logan to counter with a crisp jab.
Eriksson misses with an uppercut. Logan saw that one coming.
Eriksson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eriksson lands with a nice combination. Logan backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Logan has been cut.
Logan moves away from the strike by Eriksson.
Logan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eriksson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Logan.
Logan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Logan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Logan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Logan clobbers Eriksson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Ludvig Eriksson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eriksson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eriksson scores with a jab. Logan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Eriksson throws a lazy uppercut
and Logan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eriksson throws an off balance right hand
and Logan counters with a leg kick.
Eriksson is looking to clinch but Logan is avoiding it.
We've been told by Logan's head coaches at The Nest that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Eriksson throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
Eriksson slips a jab from Logan.#T1#
Eriksson throws a poor cross that misses
and Logan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Eriksson. That snapped Logan's head back.
Eriksson misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Logan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Eriksson.
Logan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eriksson in his tracks.
A good leg kick by Logan.
Eriksson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Eriksson misses with an uppercut
and Eriksson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Logan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Eriksson checks the leg kick.
Logan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Eriksson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Logan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Eriksson is on him like a limpet, forcing Logan back against the cage.
Eriksson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Logan.
Eriksson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Logan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Eriksson up against the cage.#BC#
Logan breaks from the clinch.
Eriksson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Logan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Eriksson misses with a lunging right hand
and Logan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Logan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Logan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Eriksson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Logan.
Eriksson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Logan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eriksson thinking.
Eriksson loads up on a big right hand but Logan slips the punch.
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eriksson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Eriksson misses with the body kick
enabling Logan to counter with a crisp jab.
Logan takes one on the button.
Eriksson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Logan. Logan obviously looking to wear him down.
Eriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eriksson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Logan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Logan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Eriksson is rocked!
Good exchange - Eriksson coming out on top.#T3#
Eriksson misses with a hook
and Logan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eriksson is still on wobbly legs! Can Logan finish him?
Logan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eriksson throws a right hand that misses
and Logan counters with an inside leg kick.
Eriksson seems to have recovered his senses.
Eriksson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Logan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Eriksson throws a right hand that misses
and Logan counters with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Logan.
Eriksson misses with a wild body shot.
Eriksson misses with a double jab.
Eriksson misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Logan misses the target.
Eriksson misses with a hook
and Logan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eriksson throws a combination that misses
and Logan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Logan lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Eriksson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Logan dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Logan!
After winning the bout, Jimmy Logan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYF Fight Night 27
Date: Apr 19, 2024

#R1#
Eriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ludvig Eriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eriksson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robertson manages to avoid it.
Robertson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Robertson tries a head kick but it misses.
Eriksson fails to land with a series of punches.
Eriksson misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Robertson counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Eriksson down! Robertson is looking to finish but Eriksson is intelligently defending himself.
Eriksson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Eriksson has his foot on Robertson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robertson works his way back into a safe position though.
Robertson wants to control from the top but Eriksson keeps moving.
Eriksson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robertson's guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Robertson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Eriksson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Robertson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eriksson is trying to drag Robertson to the mat but Robertson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Robertson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Eriksson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robertson.
Eriksson throws a punch but it's blocked by Robertson.
Robertson dodges an elbow strike from Eriksson.
A short body shot lands from Robertson as the two fighters clinch.
Robertson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Robertson blocking some punches.
Eriksson misses with some punches.
Robertson stops a takedown attempt from Eriksson.
Robertson lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Robertson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eriksson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robertson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horrible takedown attempt by Eriksson or perhaps it was just good defense by Robertson, which made it look bad.
Robertson unleashes a big counter combination but Eriksson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludvig Eriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eriksson misses with a left hand
and Robertson counters with a leg kick.
Robertson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Robertson ducks under a wild hook from Eriksson.#T2##TD#
Eriksson dives in and scores a takedown into Robertson's guard.
Eriksson is standing up over Robertson. Robertson looks to escape but Eriksson dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVB#
Eriksson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Robertson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Robertson is trying to stand but he's just given Eriksson his back.#SUB#
Eriksson looking for the RNC.
Robertson is trying to get back to his feet but Eriksson has full control of the position and if anything, Robertson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Eriksson is controlling the position but Robertson somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Eriksson tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Eriksson is looking for a kimura here.
Eriksson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robertson's head.
Eriksson thows a huge punch but Robertson dodges it nicely.
Eriksson wants to get back to his feet.
Eriksson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Eriksson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Eriksson lands a nice shot that snaps Robertson's head back.
Eriksson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Robertson to counter with a crisp jab.
Eriksson misses with a jab to the body
and Robertson counters with a nice uppercut.
Eriksson misses with a wild body shot.
Eriksson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Robertson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eriksson.
Eriksson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robertson manages to avoid it.
Eriksson shoots in but Robertson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eriksson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robertson counters with a three punch combo that has Eriksson backing up. Eriksson nods at Robertson to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Reece Robertson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Robertson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Robertson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reece Robertson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eriksson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robertson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eriksson throws a looping overhand right but Robertson ducks down to avoid it.
Robertson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Robertson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eriksson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Eriksson misses with an uppercut
letting Robertson counter with a right hand.
Eriksson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Eriksson misses with an uppercut. Robertson saw that one coming.
A jab from Eriksson does it's job there.
Robertson staying out of range there.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Eriksson moves out of range.
Eriksson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reece Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eriksson misses with a left hand
and Robertson counters with a left and a right that stings Eriksson.
Robertson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eriksson throws out the jab. #T1#
Robertson slips a straight right by Eriksson.
Robertson catches Eriksson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Eriksson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Robertson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robertson lands a high kick! #ROC2#Eriksson is rocked!
Eriksson misses with a lunging right hand
and Robertson counters with a left right combination that sends Eriksson crashing to the mat - Robertson wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Eriksson out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reece Robertson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Macallan tries to keep at a distance but Adofo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adofo lands a hook that snaps the head of Macallan backwards.
Adofo scores with a shot to the side of Macallan's head.
Adofo lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Adofo.
A knee to the head by Adofo.
Macallan takes a shot to the head.
Adofo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Macallan backwards.
Adofo with a knee to the head. #ROC2#Macallan is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adofo.
Oh Macallan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adofo lands a body punch.
Macallan seems to have got his legs back now.
Macallan is breathing heavily.
Adofo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Macallan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adofo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Macallan shoots in looking for a takedown but Adofo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Macallan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Adofo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #KD2#
Adofo connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Macallan goes down! Adofo jumps into full mount looking to finish! #T1#
Adofo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Adofo! Macallan is hurt baaadly! Adofo is firing away with more strikes - Macallan is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olo Adofo!
A very excited looking Olo Adofo 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2024

#R1#
Yamabuki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gavin cracks Yamabuki with an open hand slap.#TD#
Gavin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yamabuki's half guard.
Gavin not doing much here.
Gavin drops an elbow to the side of Yamabuki's head.
Gavin is looking to advance position but Yamabuki won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##SUB#
Gavin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Gavin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yamabuki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gavin.
Gavin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gavin trying to mount his opponent but Yamabuki defends it.
Gavin is controlling the pace. #T3#
Gavin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Yamabuki!
Gavin controlling the position easily from mount. #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.#SUB#
Gavin looking to isolate an arm here. Yamabuki doesn't see it coming and as Gavin extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Gavin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Gavin!
Tommy Gavin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SSG 163 Robinson vs Banner
Date: Jun 25, 2023

180 cm
19 yrs
190 lbs

184 cm
25 yrs
180 lbs

Ryan

Fry

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 5 losses; Mac Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Andrei Fry!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Fry gets tackled into the cage by Ryan. Ryan maintains the clinch.
Fry is working for takedown but Ryan is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Ryan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (0) Fry
Fry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but Fry defends the submission attempt.
Fry has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ryan passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (5) vs (0) Fry
Ryan wants to control but Fry is keeping him busy.
Ryan takes a little break here. Fry wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ryan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Ryan trying to control the action but Fry is working from the bottom.
Fry is looking to reverse the position.
Ryan controlling the position.
Ryan working away.
Ryan controls the position.
Fry is looking for a sweep.
Ryan slows the pace down. #T2#
Fry is not content to let Ryan control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ryan has hold of Fry's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Fry tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ryan cranks the arm and Fry screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Fry, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mac Ryan!
In defeat, Andrei Fry stepped up to the mic, saying 'Whoops'.

Event: SSG 160 Berendas vs Lake
Date: Jun 18, 2023

200 cm
25 yrs
240 lbs

188 cm
25 yrs
205 lbs

Lin Wang

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dang Lin Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Mike Ox!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ox clinches up against the cage.
Lin Wang is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Ox jumps into guard, dragging Lin Wang to the mat. #SUB2#
Ox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lin Wang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lin Wang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lin Wang passes Ox's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ox is defending against the submission attempts here by Lin Wang. #SUB#
Lin Wang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ox sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ox looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ox wants to control but Lin Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Ox tries to get to full guard but Lin Wang has control of the leg. #SUB#
Lin Wang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lin Wang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ox doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lin Wang.
Ox tries to get to full guard but Lin Wang has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ox is trying to maintain the position but Lin Wang is very close to passing his half guard.#T2##SUB#
Lin Wang seems to be looking for submissions.
Ox makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ox.
Lin Wang looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lin Wang wants to control from the top but Ox keeps moving.
Lin Wang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Lin Wang is fighting to break Ox's control of his arms but Ox is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lin Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Ox.
Lin Wang trying to control but Ox is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lin Wang preventing the sweep.
Lin Wang passes Ox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lin Wang wants to advance to full mount but Ox doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Ox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lin Wang is aware though and is defending well.
Ox looking to control. #T4##SUB2#
Lin Wang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lin Wang has managed to get both his arms back between Ox's legs - danger averted.
Lin Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Ox.#SUB2#
Ox is looking for a triangle but Lin Wang pushes his legs off easily.
Lin Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lin Wang is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lin Wang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lin Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Ox.#T5#
Lin Wang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lin Wang (3) vs (0) Ox
Lin Wang has control of an arm but Ox manages to advance to Lin Wang's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lin Wang (3) vs (4) Ox
Lin Wang tries to break free.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Ox has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lin Wang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ox's guard. Nice work there by Lin Wang.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lin Wang (5) vs (4) Ox
Ox is trying to keep Lin Wang in close. #SUB#
Lin Wang has gone for a leg lock! Ox slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lin Wang's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lin Wang (5) vs (6) Ox
Ox pushes down on Lin Wang's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T6##SUB#
Lin Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ox pulls his head out easily.
Ox slows the pace down in half guard.
Lin Wang is in trouble now - Ox has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lin Wang (5) vs (9) Ox
Ox sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lin Wang tries to lock up and control but Ox gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Ox wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lin Wang is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Ox is working for a guillotine from mount but Lin Wang frees his head quite easily. #SUB2#
Ox jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lin Wang manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lin Wang keeping his opponent close.
Ox trying to control the position but Lin Wang is working away. #T8#
Lin Wang is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Ox is trying to get an arm triangle but Lin Wang is defending well. #T9#
Ox moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lin Wang (5) vs (11) Ox#SUB2#
Ox is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lin Wang is surviving well by controlling Ox's body position as best he can.
Ox can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lin Wang is looking to escape.
Lin Wang is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Lin Wang is trying to reverse the position but instead Ox has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Lin Wang (5) vs (14) Ox
Ox slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB2#
Lin Wang is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Ox has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lin Wang has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T11#
Ox tries to get the hooks in deep but Lin Wang pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Ox working for a choke but Lin Wang is defending well.
Lin Wang is trying to break free.
Ox avoiding Lin Wang 's attempts to control his hands. #T12#
Lin Wang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ox tries to control but Lin Wang wriggling away.
Lin Wang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ox with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Ox is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lin Wang has managed to free his arm - good work. #T13#
Lin Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lin Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ox is working away from the top position though.
Lin Wang wants to get back to full guard but Ox has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lin Wang (5) vs (17) Ox
Ox is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lin Wang is trying to reverse the position but instead Ox has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Lin Wang (5) vs (20) Ox
Lin Wang tries to escape but Ox has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Lin Wang fending off the submission attempt from Ox. #T14##SUB2#
Ox has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Lin Wang! Can he survive? No! He's out! Ox gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Ox!

Event: RSE 1: From Ruin We Rise
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Moon throws a series of punches but Straight moves out of range. #CL#
Moon takes the fight into the clinch.
Moon works on Straight's body with a couple of short punches.
Moon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Moon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Straight up against the cage.
Straight wants to break free but Moon has control.
Straight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Straight takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Moon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Straight can do anything to dispel that myth.
Moon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moon preventing the sweep.
Moon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Straight trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Moon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Straight wants to stand up but Moon is controlling him.
Straight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Moon landing with the ground and pound.
Moon throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moon cracks Straight with a solid left hand.
Moon stops Straight from standing up.
Moon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon lands a couple of digs.
Straight trying to strike off his back.
Moon 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.
Moon lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Straight has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Moon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Straight.
Moon in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Straight takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB#
Moon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Moon looks up at the clock and then as Straight takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Moon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB#
Moon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Straight, who protects the arm well.
Moon is chipping away with strikes. #SUB#
Moon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Straight has escaped the position, nice work there.
Straight is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Moon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Straight tries to buck Moon off but Moon is having none of it.#SUB#
Moon tries for a kimura but Straight is defending well.
Straight is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Moon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Straight to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Straight fails to land with a series of punches.
Moon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Straight looks winded!
Nice uppercut there from Moon.
Moon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Moon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Straight shoots and misses #CL#
and Moon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Moon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Straight fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Moon sprawls well initially but Straight persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Moon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Straight can do to turn this around?
Moon is not content to let Straight control the position.
Moon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Straight's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Straight's back!
Straight staying busy and making it hard for Moon to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Moon controlling the positon.#SUB#
Moon tightening his grip on Straight, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Moon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Straight is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Moon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
Moon is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Straight knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Straight for a finish.
Straight just trying to survive but Moon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #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.
Straight is trying to get back to his feet but Moon has full control of the position and if anything, Straight has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Moon softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Moon not allowing Straight to control his hands. #SUB#
Straight preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Moon.
Moon keeps control of the position as Straight tries to break free.
Straight takes a big shot to the side of the head. #SUB#
Moon is looking for the choke from the back position but Straight is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Moon is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Straight has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Moon is trying to stick to Straight's back but Straight is turning into Moon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Moon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Straight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moon is on top in guard. #REVR##SU#
Moon gets to his feet - Straight follows without any prompting. #CL#
Moon closes the distance and clinches.
Moon scores with a shot to the side of Straight's head. #TD#
Moon pulls Straight into guard.
Moon keeping moving, preventing Straight from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Moon looking for a guillotine here but Straight defends easily.
Straight connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Straight trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Straight pushing down on Moon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Straight is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Straight lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moon is trying to get back to full guard.
Joe Moon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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. Straight connects with a nice short shot to Moon's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Moon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Moon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Moon.
Straight wants to get back to striking at distance but Moon won't allow it. #TD#
Moon pulls guard successfully.
Straight is in close to Moon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Moon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Straight throwing strikes but missing.
Moon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Moon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Straight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moon pulls his head out easily.
Straight is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Moon is just content to waste time from the top position. Straight takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Moon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moon looking to pass the guard.
Straight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moon chips away with some ground and pound.
Straight looking for a sweep. Not yet Straight, not yet. #SUB2#
Straight isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Moon stacks Straight on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Moon!#SUB#
Moon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB#
Moon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Straight taking punishment in the form of punches.
Straight is trying to work for a sweep but Moon has mounted him!
Moon controlling the pace for now.
Moon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Straight is looking to escape. #T3#
Moon dominating with strikes here.
Moon dominating with strikes here.
Moon landing strikes from the mount and Straight is in trouble!
Straight is working to get back to half guard.
Moon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Straight sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Moon connects with a nice short shot to Straight's temple.
Kent Straight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Moon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Moon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Straight wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Moon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Straight is just riding it out for now. Moon eventually gives up the hold.
Straight has hold of Moon's hands but Moon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Moon!

Event: AFC #10
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Olivera dives in and grabs Borg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Borg pushes down on Olivera's head and hops out.#CL2#
Olivera moves into the clinch.
Borg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Olivera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Borg dips to his left and cracks Olivera with an uppercut!#TD#
Borg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Olivera!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borg misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Olivera is trying to control Borg's posture but Borg avoids it.
Olivera tries to bench press Borg off him but Borg keeps the position.
The ground and pound from Borg seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Borg working the ground and pound but Olivera is defending the strikes. #T1#
Borg creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Olivera sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Olivera regains half guard.
Borg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Borg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Borg is trying to work for a kimura but Olivera is defending well.
Olivera wants to control but Borg is keeping busy.
Borg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Olivera is controlling Borg's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Borg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Olivera wants to control but Borg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Olivera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Olivera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Borg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Olivera on the ground.
Olivera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Olivera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Olivera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Borg.
Olivera trying to control from the bottom.
Borg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Olivera is not content to let Borg control the position.
Olivera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borg. #T3#
Borg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Olivera looking for submissions off his back.
Olivera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Borg is working away from the top position though.
Borg is nestled in close to Olivera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Borg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Olivera wants to control but Borg is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Olivera is defending against the submission attempts here by Borg.
Borg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Olivera's head. #T4##SUB#
Borg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Borg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olivera defending well though. #ES2#
Olivera kicks off Borg and gets to his feet. #TD#
Borg dives in and scores a takedown into Olivera's guard.#SUB2#
Borg sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Olivera doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Borg paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Olivera - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Moses Olivera!
A victorious Moses Olivera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Da Borg spoke after the fight, saying '01001001 00100000 01101011 01101110 01101111 01110111 00100000 01110111 01101000 01100101 01110010 01100101 00100000 01111001 01101111 01110101 00100000 01101100 01101001 01110110 01100101'.

Event: SSG 155 Solo vs Kersikov
Date: Jun 11, 2023

155 cm
19 yrs
145 lbs

184 cm
25 yrs
180 lbs

Vilmat

Fry

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 0 wins and 5 losses; Johnny Vilmat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Andrei Fry!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Vilmat clinches. #TD#
Vilmat has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fry regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vilmat (2) vs (0) Fry#SUB#
Vilmat 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.
Fry keeping moving, preventing Vilmat from controlling successfully.
Vilmat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vilmat 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.
Vilmat trying to control but Fry is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform us that Fry has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilmat tries to free his leg and advance position but Fry is retaining full guard.
Vilmat content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Vilmat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fry keeping moving, preventing Vilmat from controlling successfully.
Vilmat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Fry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vilmat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vilmat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vilmat is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Fry can't keep his opponent in guard - Vilmat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vilmat trying to pass the guard but Fry defending well.
Vilmat prevents Fry from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vilmat is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fry!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (5) vs (0) Fry#SUB#
Vilmat looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vilmat wants to control the pace but Fry is squirming around nicely. #T3##SUB#
Vilmat is working for a guillotine from mount but Fry frees his head quite easily.
Fry is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fry looks winded!
Fry is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Vilmat has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vilmat (8) vs (0) Fry#SUB#
Vilmat is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Fry has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Vilmat has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Fry taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Vilmat doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Vilmat!
The defeated Andrei Fry had this to say: 'Whoops'.

Event: KIFC 81
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Dillinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hornsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dillinger misses with an uppercut. Hornsworth saw that one coming.
Dillinger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hornsworth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dillinger throws a looping overhand right but Hornsworth ducks down to avoid it. #KD2#
Hornsworth throws a left that rocks Dillinger and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hornsworth dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Dillinger regain composure! #CUT2#It looks like Taylor Dillinger has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillinger tries to escape but Hornsworth is in control.
My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Hornsworth has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Hornsworth has hold of Dillinger's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Dillinger tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hornsworth cranks the arm and Dillinger screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Dillinger, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Boris Hornsworth!
A less than humble Boris Hornsworth misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SSG 154 Dew vs Ulatov
Date: Jun 04, 2023

188 cm
25 yrs
205 lbs

183 cm
26 yrs
183 lbs

Navarro

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 0 wins and 2 losses; Mike Ox! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Edu Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ox gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Navarro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Navarro.
Ox wants a takedown. #TD2#
Navarro gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ox (0) vs (2) Navarro
Ox trying to control from the bottom.
Ox is looking for a sweep. Navarro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Navarro wants to control but Ox is keeping him busy.
Navarro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Navarro has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Alpha Brasil. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Navarro trying to mount his opponent but Ox defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Navarro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ox has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ox is controlling Navarro's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Navarro stalling.
Ox gets full guard.
Ox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Navarro is one step ahead there.
Ox is trying to control the position but Navarro postures up.
Navarro sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Ox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Navarro wants to pass the guard but Ox is keeping the position.
Navarro won't allow Ox to sweep him here.
Navarro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ox trying to keep a closed guard but Navarro is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Ox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Navarro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ox can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Navarro controls the pace.#SUB#
Navarro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Navarro has managed to get both his arms back between Ox's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Navarro wants to control from the top but Ox keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ox working a defensive guard here.
Navarro advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ox (0) vs (5) Navarro
Ox regains half guard there - taking advantage of Navarro's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ox trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Navarro is working for a submission of some sort.
Navarro is keen to just control but Ox is a slippery customer.#T4#
Navarro wants to pass to mount but Ox is defending the position. #SUB2#
Navarro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ox sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Ox is defending against the submission attempts here by Navarro.
Navarro is thwarting Ox's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Navarro is looking for a kimura here. #T5##SUB2#
Navarro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ox is just riding it out for now. Navarro eventually gives up the hold.
Ox is trying to maintain the position but Navarro is very close to passing his half guard.
Navarro trying to control from half guard but Ox is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ox wants to control but Navarro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
Navarro is keen to just control but Ox is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ox looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ox wants to control but Navarro is keeping busy.
Navarro trying to control from half guard but Ox is working away.
Navarro trying to mount his opponent but Ox defends it.
Navarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ox keeps working. #T7#
Ox wants to improve his position but Navarro is controlling well.
Navarro is keen to just control but Ox is a slippery customer.
Ox tries to roll over but Navarro keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Navarro seems content to control.
Ox wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Navarro is looking for a kimura here.
Ox trying to hold on to Navarro's head to control him but Navarro postures up. #T8#
Ox tries to roll over but Navarro keeps him under control.
Ox wants to control but Navarro is keeping busy.
Navarro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Navarro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ox sees it coming and defends easily.
Ox is looking to improve his position.
Navarro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ox won't allow Navarro to pass to mount. #T9#
Ox controlling the position for now.
Ox is refusing to be controlled, as Navarro sits in half guard.
Navarro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ox manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Navarro has gone for a leg lock! Ox slips out almost immediately though and dives into Navarro's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ox (2) vs (5) Navarro#T10#
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Ox from controlling successfully.
Navarro looking for a sweep. Not yet Navarro, not yet.
Navarro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Navarro has his foot on Ox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ox works his way back into a safe position though.
Ox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Navarro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ox trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Navarro working a defensive guard here.
Ox slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ox (5) vs (5) Navarro
You can see the frustration on Navarro's face as Ox controls the position.
Navarro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Navarro gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ox (7) vs (5) Navarro#T12#
Ox wants to take his opponent's back but Navarro doesn't allow it.
Ox wants to control the pace but Navarro is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Navarro is working to get back to half guard.
Ox trying to control but Navarro is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Navarro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Navarro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ox is looking to work his way around to Navarro's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T14#
Ox is stalling here but it's allowed Navarro to get half guard. #SUB2#
Navarro 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 Ox. Oh but Navarro has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ox goes limp - he's gone! Navarro jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Edu Navarro!
A very excited looking Edu Navarro rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SSG 150 Chai vs Solo
Date: May 28, 2023

184 cm
25 yrs
180 lbs

185 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

Fry

Viera

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Andrei Fry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Viera closes the distance and pushes Fry back into the cage.#TD#
Fry lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fry (2) vs (0) Viera
Fry postures up. #SUB2#
Viera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Viera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Viera is trying to control the position but Fry postures up. #SUB2#
Viera looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Fry is defending well. Viera quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Fry has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Viera celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Milton Viera!
Andrei Fry was interviewed post fight and said 'Whoops'.

Event: KIFC 72
Date: May 26, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Rose clinches. #TD#
Downe pulls Rose into guard.
Downe keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.
Rose works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rose is trying to work for a kimura but Downe is defending well. #SUB2#
Rose wants to work for an arm triangle but Downe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Downe is looking for a sweep. Rose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Downe actively working from the bottom here.
Rose prevents Downe from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rose is working for a submission of some sort.
Rose not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Downe's coaches at PhoQus Island Training have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Downe wants to get back to full guard but Rose has mounted him!#SUB2#
Rose has hold of Downe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Downe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Downe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rose wants to pass to mount but Downe is defending the position.
Rose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Downe keeps working.
Downe trying to control from the bottom.
Rose passes to full mount!
Downe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rose wants to control the pace but Downe is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Rose looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rose seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Downe is holding on tight. #T2#
Downe has given up his back here. Will Rose look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Downe tries to escape but Rose has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Rose looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Rose is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Downe defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Rose is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Downe taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Rose.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Rose!
Brandon Rose really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Island clothing lite logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Tukya Downe stepped up to the mic, saying 'What a scam!!!'.

Event: SSG 147 Hlervu vs Chai
Date: May 21, 2023

190 cm
27 yrs
214 lbs

188 cm
25 yrs
205 lbs

Gascon

Event: KIFC 70
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Hornsworth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Harju eats them both and turns towards Hornsworth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hornsworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hornsworth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hornsworth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harju counters with a nice leg kick. #TD#
Harju shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hornsworth napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hornsworth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harju is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hornsworth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hornsworth's back!
Harju keeps control of the position easily here as Hornsworth tries to buck him off. #T1#
Hornsworth is trying to break free.
Harju controlling from the back.
Harju seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hornsworth for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harju not allowing Hornsworth to control his hands. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harju controls the position.
Hornsworth can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Harju controlling the positon.
Hornsworth tries to escape but Harju has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hornsworth trying to control the hands but Harju breaks the grip.
Hornsworth manages to reverse the position and now he's in Harju's guard. Nice work there by Hornsworth.
Harju has Hornsworth pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Harju working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hornsworth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hornsworth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Hornsworth has gone for a leg lock! Harju slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hornsworth's guard.#REVR#
Hornsworth has momentary wrist control but Harju slips an elbow through the middle.
Harju lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Hornsworth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harju might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Hornsworth has his foot on Harju's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harju works his way back into a safe position though.
Harju controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Hornsworth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hornsworth looks winded!#T4#
Harju looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hornsworth has momentary wrist control but Harju slips an elbow through the middle.
Harju passes Hornsworth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harju looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hornsworth trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Hornsworth working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arsi Harju 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##CL#
Harju has closed the distance and engaged Hornsworth in a clinch. #TD2#
Hornsworth pulls guard.
Harju not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Harju chips away with some ground and pound.
Harju controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hornsworth controls Harju momentarily but Harju frees himself.
Harju content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Harju stops Hornsworth from standing up.
Harju not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Harju throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Harju backs off Hornsworth throws a huge counter combo but Harju manages to avoid it all.
Harju takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Harju clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Harju decides to pull guard.
Hornsworth looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Harju has his foot on Hornsworth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hornsworth works his way back into a safe position though.
Harju looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hornsworth is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Harju is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hornsworth is aware though and is defending well.
Harju knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hornsworth on the ground.#T2#
Hornsworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Harju is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harju is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hornsworth can do to turn this around?
Hornsworth being controlled here momentarily.
Hornsworth wants to control from the top but Harju keeps moving. #SUB#
Harju looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harju preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hornsworth trying to control but Harju is working from the bottom.
Harju lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Hornsworth working for submissions but it's allowed Harju to get to half guard.
Hornsworth gets full guard.
Harju sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hornsworth's guard.
Harju is looking to advance position but Hornsworth won't allow it.
Harju is working hard here to advance position.
Harju has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Harju lands a big shot there that rocks Hornsworth but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T4#
Hornsworth gets back to half guard.
Harju keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Harju continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hornsworth pushes Harju off but Harju dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arsi Harju dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Harju tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harju throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Harju takes the fight into the clinch.
Hornsworth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harju controlling the action here for a moment. #TD2#
Hornsworth successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Hornsworth has an active guard here but Harju has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hornsworth actively working from the bottom here.
Harju keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Hornsworth is pressing down on Harju's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Hornsworth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harju gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hornsworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harju's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hornsworth has momentary wrist control but Harju slips an elbow through the middle.
Hornsworth throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Harju stands and throws Hornsworth's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Harju lands some shots froms side control.
A lull in the action here as Harju stalls from top position.
Arsi Harju overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Hornsworth is looking to regain half guard here but Harju keeps moving and retains side control.
Harju moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Hornsworth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harju slows the pace down.
Harju has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Hornsworth tries to bench press Harju off him but Harju keeps the position.
Harju lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Hornsworth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hornsworth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Harju content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harju lands a big head kick that sends Hornsworth to the canvas! Harju follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arsi Harju!
Arsi Harju 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: KIFC 67
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Downe looks for a takedown but Dayton sprawls well.#TD2#
Dayton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Downe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Downe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dayton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dayton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dayton wants to sweep here but Downe controlling him for the moment.
Downe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Downe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton wants to sweep here but Downe controlling him for the moment.
Dayton managing to control the position.
Downe stopping the sweep attempt from Dayton .#T1#
Dayton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Downe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Downe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Downe trying to control but Dayton is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dayton throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Downe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Downe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dayton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dayton , not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dayton stuffs the takedown.
Dayton throwing a counter right hand but Downe manages to avoid it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Downe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Small Dayton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tukya Downe.
Downe shoots in looking for a takedown. Dayton tries to sprawl out of it but Downe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dayton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Downe avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Downe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dayton is trying to control but can't.
Dayton is staying active underneath Downe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dayton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dayton thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dayton is trying to keep Downe in close. #T3##SUB#
Downe content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Dayton has locked up a guillotine! Dayton 's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Downe is holding on here and Dayton must be using up a lot of energy. Downe has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Dayton gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Small Dayton !
Small Dayton retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Small Dayton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Tukya Downe was interviewed post fight and said 'What a scam!!!'.

Event: SSG 145 Chai vs Barnes
Date: May 14, 2023

188 cm
25 yrs
205 lbs

165 cm
20 yrs
145 lbs

Cosades Jr

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Bang dips to his left and cracks Borg with an uppercut!
Bang tries a head kick but it misses.
Borg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bang.
Borg is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Bang gets caught flat footed, as Borg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Bang has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Borg off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Borg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bang throws a sloppy head kick and Borg moves out of range easily.
Borg with the counter takedown but Bang avoids it easily.
Bang throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Borg counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Borg has hold of one of Bang's legs. Bang is fighting the takedown attempt but Borg gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borg tries to free his leg and advance position but Bang is retaining full guard.
Bang wants to stand but Borg is controlling the position.
Borg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borg wants to pass the guard but Bang is keeping the position.#ES#
Bang has his feet on Borg's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Bang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bang throws a head kick that misses.
Borg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick misses from Bang.
Bang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Borg but Borg pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Bang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Borg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bang backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Stan Bang has been cut.
Borg prevents Bang from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Borg has picked Bang up - he's going for a ride! Borg dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T2#
Bang gets back to full guard.
Borg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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!
Bang wants to stand but Borg is controlling the position.
Borg landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Bang has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Borg is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Borg manages to break the clinch.
Bang connects with an inside leg kick.
Bang misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Borg counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Bang has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Borg off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Stan Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borg looks winded!
Bang shoots in for a double leg but Borg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Bang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Borg's head backwards.#TD2#
Bang gets caught flat footed, as Borg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Bang uses the cage to get back to his feet. #ROC2#Bang is rocked!
Oh Bang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Borg closes the distance looking for a takedown. Bang stuffs it but Borg still has hold of him. Borg picks Bang up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Borg slams Bang to the floor and that's really hurt Bang - he doesn't know where he is! Borg throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Da Borg!
Da Borg 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Ox looking to score a takedown here. Dufort is defending well but Ox drives through and ends up in Dufort's guard.
Dufort keeping moving, preventing Ox from controlling successfully.
Ox controlling from the top position.
Dufort throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ox has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dufort is proving hard to escape from.
Ox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dufort is keeping the position for now.
Dufort looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ox is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ox passes Dufort's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ox works his way into side control. #T1#
Ox lands some shots froms side control.
Dufort tries to improve position but can't.
Ox scores with punches from side control.
Dufort tries to improve position but can't.
Ox 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.
Ox grinds an elbow into Dufort's temple. #SUB2#
Ox is trying to get an arm triangle but Dufort is defending well.
Dufort tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ox wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ox lands an elbow.
Dufort gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ox lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Dufort wants to get back to full guard.
Ox is looking to take a break and control but Dufort is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ox tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dufort knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ox is keen to just control but Dufort is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dufort is looking to improve his position.
Dufort trying to get back to full guard but Ox takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dufort tries to reverse the position but Ox maintains control.
Dufort on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dufort tries to get out of the position.
Ox is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ox takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Dufort is trying to reverse the position but instead Ox has taken his back - oops!
You can see the frustration on Dufort's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ox trying to control.
Dufort tries to roll but Ox sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Dufort right now.
Dufort looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ox.
Ox is trying to stick to Dufort's back but Dufort is turning into Ox. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ox's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dufort.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ox holds on and takes a little breather.
Dufort throwing strikes from guard but Ox blocks nicely.
Ox can't keep his opponent in guard - Dufort advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Dufort is looking to advance position but Ox won't allow it.
Ox moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dufort throws an elbow that misses. Ox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dufort's guard. Nice move by Ox!#REVB#
Ox pushing down on Dufort's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ox wants to control but Dufort is keeping him busy.
Ox takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dufort tries to roll over but Ox keeps him under control.
Ox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dufort is looking to get back to full guard here but Ox has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ox is looking to take a break and control but Dufort is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ox dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Dufort looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dufort not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dufort missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ox landing a few short strikes.
Ox slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dufort is controlling him.
Dufort pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ox is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dufort is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dufort postures up in Ox's guard and throws a big left but Ox blocks it.
Ox keeping full guard, as Dufort tries to pass.
Dufort throws a strike but Ox rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Ox wants to control from the top but Dufort keeps moving.
Ox wanted to stand there but Dufort had control of the position.
Ox trying to control but Dufort is working from the bottom.
Dufort 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.
Ox wants to control from the top but Dufort keeps moving.
Ox 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#
Ox drops back looking for a leg! Dufort is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dufort manages to kick Ox off! Ox jumps back into Dufort's guard.
Dufort wants to sweep but no luck. #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.
Dufort is looking to sweep but instead, Ox has passed into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dufort manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Dufort has his foot on Ox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ox works his way back into a safe position though.
Dufort looking for a sweep. Not yet Dufort, not yet.
Dufort keeping moving, preventing Ox from controlling successfully.
Ox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dufort is keeping the position for now.
Ox has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dufort is proving hard to escape from.
Dufort wants to hit a sweep here but Ox passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dufort there!
Dufort working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Ox is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ox controlling from mount.
Dufort is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dufort looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Dufort defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dufort can't escape the position.
Ox struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ox is hanging on to Dufort's back as he tries to escape. #T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ox's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dufort covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Ox trying to control.
Dufort wants to escape the position.
Dufort staying busy and making it hard for Ox to control.
Ox is landing with strikes. Dufort can't take much more of this.
You can see the frustration on Dufort's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ox punches Dufort on the ear.
What can Dufort do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dufort's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ox shoots in looking for a takedown. Dufort tries to sprawl out of it but Ox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dufort manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dufort.
Dufort throws a strike aimed at the side of Ox's head but Ox avoids it well.
Ox is looking to regain half guard here but Dufort keeps moving and retains side control.
Dufort misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on Ox's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ox is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dufort's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ox is looking to control Dufort's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ox avoid being mounted?
Dufort winds up and cracks Ox with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Ox is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Ox is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dufort pulls his head out easily.
Mike Ox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dufort throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dufort throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dufort not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dufort is pressing down on Ox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ox is holding on for now.
Dufort missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dufort wants to pass to mount but Ox is defending the position.
Dufort is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Dufort there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T2#
Dufort throws a wild left hand from mount and Ox manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Ox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dufort.
Ox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dufort.
Ox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dufort working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ox's thigh. Ox counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Dufort throws a big right hand that misses.
Ox tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Dufort is sitting in close to Ox's body. Ox has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dufort is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dufort is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ox.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Ox!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2023

#R1#
Borg fails with the takedown.
Borg throws a big shot that misses.
No luck for Borg with that takedown attempt.
Borg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Philbeck.
Borg takes one to the chin there.
Borg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kari Philbeck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Da Borg.
Philbeck blocks a jab.
Borg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbeck cracks Borg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Borg shoots for a takedown but Philbeck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Borg closes the distance and clinches up with Philbeck, looking for a takedown. Borg pushes Philbeck against the cage but Philbeck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Philbeck throwing a counter right hand but Borg manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Philbeck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Borg doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Philbeck scores with a jab.
Philbeck throws a looping overhand right but Borg ducks down to avoid it.
Borg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Philbeck counters with a straight right hand.
Philbeck misses with an uppercut
and Borg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Philbeck connects with a jab.
Borg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Philbeck drops Borg with a big left hand! Borg is injured, injured bad! Philbeck jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kari Philbeck!
Da Borg was interviewed post fight and said '01001001 00100000 01101011 01101110 01101111 01110111 00100000 01110111 01101000 01100101 01110010 01100101 00100000 01111001 01101111 01110101 00100000 01101100 01101001 01110110 01100101'.

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