Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 13 : Nogueira vs Oren
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Kaveri shoots in and bounces Dick off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Kaveri has gone for a leg lock! Dick slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kaveri's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kaveri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaveri on the ground.#SUB2#
Kaveri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kaveri throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dick escapes and throws Kaveri's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kaveri wants to control but Dick postures up.#T1#
Kaveri is looking to reverse the position.
Kaveri can't do much from the bottom here.
Kaveri manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Kaveri in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dick tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kaveri!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matto Kaveri!
Matto Kaveri managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, UNSTOPPABLE NUTRITION, into his post fight interview.

Event: SUPREME 15
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Machida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Machida changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arnold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Machida tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arnold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machida misses with a wild combination.
Jase Arnold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Arnold shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Machida is looking to stand back up but Arnold counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Machida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Arnold working the head and body with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arnold scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Arnold 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.#T1#
Arnold is looking to advance position but Machida won't allow it. #SUB#
Arnold in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Machida tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Arnold!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jase Arnold!
Johnny Machida spoke after the fight, saying 'I may have lost tonight, but give me a rematch and I’ll come back and knock this bum out the next time'.

Event: SUPREME 15
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Jenkins Jr walks into a left hand.
Deaky looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenkins Jr is just out of range.
Jenkins Jr throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Jenkins Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Deaky manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Deaky wants to improve his position but instead Jenkins Jr has moved into half guard.
Jenkins Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Deaky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Deaky is controlling Jenkins Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Deaky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deaky keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Deaky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jenkins Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jenkins Jr trying to mount his opponent but Deaky defends it. #T1#
Deaky is looking for a sweep. Jenkins Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deaky keeping hold of Jenkins Jr's head, controlling as best he can.
Jenkins Jr wants to pass the guard but Deaky is defending well.
Deaky tries to roll over but Jenkins Jr keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Deaky can do anything to dispel that myth.
Deaky punching from the bottom.
Jenkins Jr wants to control but Deaky is keeping him busy.
Jenkins Jr controlling the action here.
Deaky is refusing to be controlled, as Jenkins Jr sits in half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Deaky holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Deaky is staying active underneath Jenkins Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Deaky cracks Jenkins Jr with a good jab.
Deaky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #KD2#
Deaky sends Jenkins Jr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Deaky is motioning to the referee to let Jenkins Jr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Jenkins Jr is rocked!#KD2#
Deaky lands a big right hand that sends Jenkins Jr crashing to the mat! Deaky stays standing though and waves Jenkins Jr back to his feet!
Oh Jenkins Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jenkins Jr leaves his chin hanging out and Deaky seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Jenkins Jr crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freaky Deaky!
Jack Jenkins Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I just wanted to apologise to my fans, I came out here to win and put on a show and i feel like iv let everyone down, but I wanted to thank my fans and family and friends for their continued support and I’ll bounce back even stronger'.

Event: SUPREME 14
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Materla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Emelyanenko as he avoids it easily.
Emelyanenko looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A telegraphed right hand from Emelyanenko misses the target.
Materla changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelyanenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Emelyanenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Materla, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Materla shoots for a double leg takedown but Emelyanenko sprawls well. He's pushed Materla's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fedor Emelyanenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materla.
Emelyanenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelyanenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice takedown defense from Emelyanenko. No joy for Materla on that attempt.
Emelyanenko is looking for a counter combo.
Emelyanenko looks to land a combination but Materla avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Materla darts in and clinches Emelyanenko up against the cage.
Materla just leaning against Emelyanenko, taking a breather.
Materla is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Emelyanenko to keep the fight standing.
Emelyanenko is trying to push Materla away but Materla has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Materla tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Emelyanenko avoids it.#T1#
Emelyanenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Emelyanenko has had enough of the clinch but Materla keeps him there for the moment.
Materla drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emelyanenko is trying to force a seperation but Materla has the dominant position.#BC2#
Materla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Materla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Materla shoots for a takedown but Emelyanenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Materla closes the distance and clinches up with Emelyanenko, looking for a takedown. Materla pushes Emelyanenko against the cage but Emelyanenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Materla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Emelyanenko circles away.
Emelyanenko misses with a right hand
letting Materla counter with a right hand.
Emelyanenko leaves Materla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Materla looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Materla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Materla takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Materla shoots in for a takedown but Emelyanenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Materla moves out of range as Emelyanenko strikes.
Emelyanenko throws a looping overhand right but Materla ducks down to avoid it.
Emelyanenko checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Materla fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emelyanenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Emelyanenko is trying to break the clinch but Materla has him pressed against the cage.
Materla with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Materla tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Emelyanenko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Emelyanenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Materla has him pressed against the cage.
Materla is stalling here.
Materla tries to pull guard but Emelyanenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Materla drops back down to his feet.
Materla drops down looking for an ankle pick but Emelyanenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Materla staying out of range there.
Materla tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelyanenko swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Materla clinches. #T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Emelyanenko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Materla's brow.
Emelyanenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Materla has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Materla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Materla tries a head kick but it misses.
Materla dives in for a single leg takedown but Emelyanenko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Emelyanenko misses with a wild body shot.
Materla tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelyanenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Materla gets a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelyanenko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Materla breaks the clinch.
Materla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fedor Emelyanenko will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Emelyanenko avoids the head kick by Materla.
Emelyanenko throwing a counter right hand but Materla manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Materla.
Materla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Materla is looking to clinch but Emelyanenko is avoiding it. #CL2#
Materla clinches.
Materla is stalling here. #BC#
Emelyanenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Materla has closed the distance and engaged Emelyanenko in a clinch.
Emelyanenko is trying to force a seperation but Materla has the dominant position.
Materla keeps control of Emelyanenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Emelyanenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Emelyanenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Materla.
Materla is looking to clinch but Emelyanenko is avoiding it.
Materla closes the distance and clinches up with Emelyanenko, looking for a takedown. Materla pushes Emelyanenko against the cage but Emelyanenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fedor Emelyanenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materla.
Emelyanenko throws a series of punches but Materla moves out of range.
Materla tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Emelyanenko defends well and Materla ends up having to push Emelyanenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Materla moves into the clinch successfully.
Materla avoiding damage. #BC2#
Materla breaks from the clinch.
Materla fails with the takedown.
A big left from Emelyanenko misses. #T2##CL2#
Materla clinches with his opponent.
Emelyanenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Emelyanenko misses with a punch to the body.
Materla looking to throw knees to the head but Emelyanenko is blocking nicely.
Emelyanenko avoiding damage as Materla throws knees to the body.
Emelyanenko is trying to break the clinch but Materla is controlling him.
Materla stalls.
Emelyanenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Emelyanenko tries to break free but Materla pushes him back against the cage.
Materla manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Materla manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Materla fails with the takedown.
Emelyanenko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Emelyanenko gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Materla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Emelyanenko swinging wildly here.
Emelyanenko has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL2#
Materla has taken the fight to the clinch.
Emelyanenko tries to break free but Materla pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Materla successfully pulls guard.
Materla has his hands on Emelyanenko's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Emelyanenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Materla digs a good body shot into Emelyanenko's ribs.
Materla fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fedor Emelyanenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Materla fails to land the takedown.
Materla shoots in looking for a takedown. Emelyanenko tries to sprawl out of it but Materla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Emelyanenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Materla shoots in but Emelyanenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Emelyanenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fedor Emelyanenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materla misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Materla looks to move away, Emelyanenko throws a big counter combo but Materla just gets out of the way.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelyanenko misses with the combination. #T1#
Materla goes for a double leg but Emelyanenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Emelyanenko continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Materla has managed to clinch.
Emelyanenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Materla.#BC2#
Materla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Materla takes the fight into the clinch.
Emelyanenko working hard to break the clinch.
Emelyanenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Materla won't allow it. #TD2#
Materla gets control of Emelyanenko's arms and successfully pulls guard. Materla will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Emelyanenko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Materla is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Emelyanenko wants to control from the top but Materla keeps moving.
Materla is pulling down on Emelyanenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Emelyanenko, at least for the moment.
Materla is looking to stand up but Emelyanenko isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Materla is trying to control the position but Emelyanenko postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Materla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Emelyanenko's guard. #REVB#
Materla won't allow Emelyanenko to get back to his feet.
Emelyanenko is trying to control the position but Materla postures up.
Materla is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emelyanenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Emelyanenko wants it to stay on the feet.
Fedor Emelyanenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materla fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Emelyanenko misses its intended target. #T4#
Materla shoots in but no luck this time.
Emelyanenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Emelyanenko as Materla shoots in.
Emelyanenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Emelyanenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Materla.
Materla with a lazy takedown attempt
and Emelyanenko counters with a thumping low kick.
Emelyanenko throws a hook but Materla blocks it.
Materla shoots in looking for a takedown. Emelyanenko tries to sprawl out of it but Materla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Emelyanenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Emelyanenko looks to land a right hand but Materla moved out of range.
Materla throws a head kick but Emelyanenko moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fedor Emelyanenko.
I think Emelyanenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Fedor Emelyanenko!
Fedor Emelyanenko was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SUPREME 14
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Erceg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jung dodges the punch combination from Erceg.
Sloppy strikes from Erceg. Those never looked like landing.
Erceg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jung looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Erceg is looking for a counter combo.
Erceg thumps Jung with a low kick.
Erceg connects with a leg kick.
Jung throws a lazy head kick
and Erceg counters with a three punch combo that has Jung backing up. Jung nods at Erceg to acknowledge the strikes.
Erceg scoring well with a low kick there.
Jung misses with a head kick.
Jung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice combination there by Erceg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erceg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Jung releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Donk. Jung catches Erceg right on the button with a cross.
Erceg walks into a left hand.
Jung dodges the punch combination from Erceg. #T1#
Erceg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erceg. Jung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pete Erceg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jung misses the shot to the body.
Jung takes a jab right on the kisser.
Erceg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jung.
It looked like Erceg was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jung throws a hook to the side of Erceg's head but Erceg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jung smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jung misses with a right hand
and Erceg counters with a series of strikes. Jung will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jung checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Erceg.
Erceg misses with a series of wild punches.
Erceg throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jung scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Jung swats away the attempt to clinch by Erceg.
Jung connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've been hearing reports that Erceg has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Erceg throws a head kick that misses.
Erceg throws a nice looking combination but Jung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jung slips a jab and a cross from Erceg.
Jung tries a head kick but it misses.
Erceg lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jung slips a jab and a cross from Erceg.
Erceg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Erceg displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Erceg is breathing heavily.
Jung uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jung cracks Erceg with a hook to the temple - Erceg is on wobbly legs here! Jung swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Erceg falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Jung wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Da Un Jung!
In defeat, Pete Erceg stepped up to the mic, saying 'I thank my family and fans for their continued support and I’m gona bounce back even stronger than ever for the next one, you havnt seen the end of the Viper'.

Event: SUPREME 12
Date: Feb 14, 2024

#R1#
Mccall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mccall jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mccall looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Mccall clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Donte Jackson has been cut.
Mccall connects with a body shot.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mccall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Mccall lands a right hook to the body.
Mccall throws an overhand right that has Jackson reeling! Mccall follows up with more punches and Jackson is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jamie Mccall!

Event: SUPREME 12
Date: Feb 14, 2024

#R1#
Redd throws a poor cross that misses
and Taves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Bo Redd has been cut.
Taves takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Redd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Redd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Redd.
Redd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taves.
An attempted straight right counter from Redd misses the target.
Redd slips under a jab from Taves.
Redd misses with an uppercut. Taves saw that one coming.
Taves unleashes a big counter combination but Redd bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Taves throws a body kick that misses
and Redd counters with a body kick that stops Taves in his tracks momentarily.
Taves works over Redd's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A left and a right from Taves both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Redd moves out of range of the leg kick from Taves.
A little feinted left hand from Redd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taves looks winded!
Redd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Brad Taves has been cut.
Redd lands with an overhand left.
Taves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taves under the eye.
Redd throws the left hand but Taves avoids the punch easily.
Taves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Redd counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Taves has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bo Redd!
Brad Taves spoke after the fight, saying 'I can’t believe I lost, but I’ll work even harder in the gym and I promise I’ll come back with a knockout show'.

Event: SUPREME 12
Date: Feb 14, 2024

#R1#
Haalfson throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#It looks like Logan Correia has been cut.
Haalfson misses with the combination.
Correia feints and then cracks Haalfson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haalfson down.
Haalfson throws a lazy head kick
and Correia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Correia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Correia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Correia avoids the head kick by Haalfson.
Correia thinks about the counter body kick.
Correia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haalfson was well out of range. Poor timing from Correia.
Correia throws a leg kick that misses.
Correia misses with a double jab
and Haalfson counters with a good low kick that Correia was not able to check.
Bjorn Haalfson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Haalfson misses.
A little jabbing left from Correia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Correia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haalfson scores with a nice head shot.
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Haalfson. #CL2#
Haalfson gets tackled into the cage by Correia. Correia maintains the clinch.
Correia cracks Haalfson with a nice body shot.#T1#
Haalfson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Correia.
Correia lands a nice shot to the body.
Haalfson is breathing heavily.
Haalfson blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Correia.
Correia is trying to force a seperation but Haalfson has the dominant position.
Correia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haalfson backwards.
Correia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Correia.
Correia wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Correia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
Correia drops Haalfson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Haalfson looks back up at him and smiles so Correia waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Haalfson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bjorn Haalfson has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Correia is stalking Haalfson. Haalfson circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Correia, and it's lights out! Haalfson really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Logan Correia!
After the fight, Logan Correia was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Bjorn Haalfson was interviewed post fight and said 'Iv lost this battle but you can never keep a Viking spirit down, I’ll be back and ready to dominate the competition in the true Viking way'.

Event: SUPREME 12
Date: Feb 14, 2024

#R1#
Daddy misses with a body shot.
Daddy takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD2#
Campbell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Daddy's guard.
Campbell chips away with some ground and pound.
Campbell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Campbell cracks Daddy with a solid left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Mack Daddy has been cut.
Campbell throws a big right hand that misses.
Campbell chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT2#Mack Daddy's cut is getting worse.
Campbell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Campbell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#Daddy is rocked!#CUT2#Mack Daddy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mack Daddy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ulisses Campbell!
The defeated Mack Daddy had this to say: 'I got caught, it happens in the game but I’ll bounce back stronger, hit the gym and you know Daddy’s gona come back with another knockout in the future'.

Event: CCC 5 : Breaker vs Oliva
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Igwe throws a looping overhand right but Dick ducks down to avoid it.
Dick tries to counter with a takedown but Igwe is quick to defend against it.
Igwe scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Needle Dick has been cut.
Igwe misses with a straight right.
Dick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Igwe.
Dick tries to counter with a takedown but Igwe is quick to defend against it.#KD2#
Igwe lands a big uppercut and Dick crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dick looks OK. Igwe waves Dick back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dick gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Igwe points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Dick wakes up just in time to hear Igwe thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shaquiel Igwe!
Shaquiel Igwe managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, UNSTOPPABLE NUTRITION, into his post fight interview.

Event: SUPREME 10
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Metal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Emelyanenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Emelyanenko misses its intended target.
Metal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Emelyanenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fedor Emelyanenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Emelyanenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Metal. Emelyanenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Emelyanenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelyanenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Emelyanenko takes one to the chin there.
Emelyanenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Metal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelyanenko manages to avoid it.
Metal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Emelyanenko momentarily.
Metal misses with a hook.
Emelyanenko is looking to counter punch.
Emelyanenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metal was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelyanenko.
Emelyanenko misses with a double jab
and Metal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Emelyanenko is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metal just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelyanenko misses with a combination
and Metal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Metal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelyanenko.
Metal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelyanenko manages to avoid it.
Metal swings for the body but Emelyanenko moves out of range.
Metal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Emelyanenko rather than just go for the knockout.
Metal lands a slapping body shot.
Emelyanenko throws a head kick that misses
and Metal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Metal.
Metal misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metal. Emelyanenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Metal throws a shot to the body.
A left lands for Metal.
Emelyanenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Metal scores with a nice right hand. #T2##TD2#
Metal is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Emelyanenko's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metal not doing much here.
Emelyanenko wants to control but Metal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Metal is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Metal working the head and body with strikes.
Metal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Metal content to control rather than advance.
Metal prevents Emelyanenko from standing back up. #T3#
Metal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Metal lands with a punch from half guard.
Metal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emelyanenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Metal lands with a punch from half guard.
Metal trying to control the pace. #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.
Metal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Emelyanenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ground and pound from Metal.
Metal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Metal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Metal working Emelyanenko over with strikes.
Metal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Metal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Metal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Metal working Emelyanenko over with strikes.
Metal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Emelyanenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Metal scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Debt Metal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Metal cracks Emelyanenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Emelyanenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metal.
Emelyanenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Metal slips under a jab.
Emelyanenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Debt Metal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emelyanenko misses with a looping left.
Fedor Emelyanenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emelyanenko falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Metal counter with a right hand.
Emelyanenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metal swings for the body but Emelyanenko moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Emelyanenko misses its target.
Metal cracks a nice hook into Emelyanenko's ribs.
Metal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metal scores with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Metal stuns Emelyanenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Metal punishes Emelyanenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Metal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Metal lands a nice hook to Emelyanenko's body. Emelyanenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Metal thuds a left hand into Emelyanenko's body.
Emelyanenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Metal just misses with a punch to the body.
Metal cracks a nice hook into Emelyanenko's ribs.
Emelyanenko misses with a left hand
and Metal counters with a straight right hand.
Metal scores with a hook to the body. Emelyanenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left lands for Metal.
Emelyanenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Metal finds it's way round the side to connect with Emelyanenko's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metal scores with a jab to the body.
Emelyanenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Metal lands with a nice body punch.
Metal lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Metal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Emelyanenko did well to prevent Metal getting side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Metal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Metal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Metal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Metal scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT2#It looks like Fedor Emelyanenko has been cut.
Metal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Metal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Metal lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
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.
Metal content to control rather than advance.
Metal drops an elbow to the side of Emelyanenko's head.
Metal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Metal there.
Metal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Metal lands with a punch from half guard.
Metal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Emelyanenko is trying to stand up here but Metal is controlling him well.
Metal lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Debt Metal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fedor Emelyanenko's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Metal. Emelyanenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Metal. Beautiful body shot.
Emelyanenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Emelyanenko blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Emelyanenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Metal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Emelyanenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Emelyanenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Metal swings for the body but Emelyanenko moves out of range.
Metal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Emelyanenko as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelyanenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Metal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Metal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emelyanenko doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Jab from Metal.
Metal lands with a shot to the body.
Emelyanenko needs to keep his hands up - Metal had a free shot at his head there.
Metal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Metal lands with a right hand.
Metal scores with a jab to the body.
Metal connects with a right hand. Emelyanenko shakes it off.
Emelyanenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Metal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Metal cracks Emelyanenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Metal lands with a right hand.
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!
Emelyanenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Metal lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Metal. Beautiful body shot.
Metal scores with a sloppy right hand. Emelyanenko should have avoided that one.
Metal scores with a body shot.
Metal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Metal throws a body punch but Emelyanenko moves out of range.
Metal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Emelyanenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the liver by Metal. Beautiful body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Metal, as that shot connected.
Metal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Emelyanenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Metal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelyanenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Metal lands a glancing blow to the side of Emelyanenko's head.
Metal works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Metal dives in and scores a takedown into Emelyanenko's guard.
Metal scoring with some ground and pound.
Metal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Emelyanenko's head.
Metal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Metal won't allow Emelyanenko to get back to his feet.
Metal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Metal cracks Emelyanenko with a solid left hand.
Fedor Emelyanenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Metal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emelyanenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Metal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Emelyanenko is letting Metal control him for a moment.
Emelyanenko tries to escape but Metal is in control.
Debt Metal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Emelyanenko tries to improve position but can't.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Debt Metal!
Fedor Emelyanenko was interviewed post fight and said 'I’m disappointed in myself and I have let my father and my family down, I vow to avenge this and never do it again'.

Event: SUPREME 10
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Trapp moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jenkins Jr shoots in but Trapp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Trapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jenkins Jr throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Trapp counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jenkins Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jenkins Jr just leaning against Trapp, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Trapp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A bit of stalling here from Trapp.
Jenkins Jr misses with a body punch. #T1#
Trapp taking a breather.
Jenkins Jr is trying to stall.
Jenkins Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Trapp pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Will Trapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Jenkins Jr.
Trapp gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jenkins Jr.
Trapp is pushing Jenkins Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jenkins Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jenkins Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Trapp is defending well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trapp managing to block the knees to the body from Jenkins Jr. #BC#
Trapp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jenkins Jr looks winded!
Trapp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jenkins Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trapp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jenkins Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Trapp counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Trapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD#
Trapp lands a left and a right that send Jenkins Jr crashing to the mat, dazed. Trapp thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Jenkins Jr is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jack Jenkins Jr has been cut.
Trapp is looking to wear down Jenkins Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jenkins Jr get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Jenkins Jr stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Trapp runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Trapp!
Jack Jenkins Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I just wanted to apologise to my fans, I came out here to win and put on a show and i feel like iv let everyone down, but I wanted to thank my fans and family and friends for their continued support and I’ll bounce back even stronger'.

Event: SUPREME 9
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tone throws out the jab.
Tone takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Tone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Machida sprawls well initially but Tone persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Machida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tone.
Machida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tone is working away from the top position though.
Tone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tone drops an elbow to the side of Machida's head.
Tone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Machida desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Machida taking some punishment here, with Tone in his half guard.
Machida is pressing down on Tone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tone tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tone slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Tone there. #SUB2#
Tone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Tone working the head and body with strikes.
Tone working Machida over with strikes.
Tone wants to control but Machida is keeping him busy.
Tone slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tone lands a nice short elbow.
Tone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machida keeps working.
Machida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tone.
Machida moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Tone throwing strikes from guard but Machida blocks nicely.
Tone postures up and lands a big shot to Machida's brow.
Tone throwing strikes but missing.
Machida trying to keep a closed guard but Tone is proving a slippery customer.
Tone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tone landing some decent shots from guard.
Tone wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tone lands a couple of digs.
Tone controlling from the top position.
Machida looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tone with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tone wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Tone from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Tone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Tone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Machida sprawls well initially but Tone persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tone wants to take a breather but Machida is having none of it.
Tone working Machida over with strikes.
Tone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machida trying to control here.
Tone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Machida with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Machida is defending against the submission attempts here by Tone.
Tone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Tone works his way into side control.
Machida is letting Tone control him for a moment.
Machida wants to control but Tone postures up.
Tone working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Tone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tone scoring with punches from side control.
Tone lands an elbow. #T2#
Tone working the head with strikes.
Machida tries to improve position but can't.
Machida throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Tone controls the position.
Tone lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Machida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tone lands a few punches from side control.
Tone is chipping away with strikes.
Tone lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tone scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Machida is trying to escape the position but Tone is controlling the position.
Machida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Machida seems a little lost for a moment, as Tone dominates the positioning.
Tone working the ground and pound from side control.
Tone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machida keeps working.
Tone lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Machida down.
Tone lands a decent elbow from side control.
Machida taking a bit of punishment here - Tone scoring with strikes.
Tone working the head and body with strikes.
Tone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Machida struggling a bit here.
We've been informed that Tone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tone is chipping away with strikes.
Tone working the ground and pound.
Machida is trying to control Tone's posture but Tone avoids it.
Machida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tone lands a nice forearm strike.
Tone lands an elbow.
Tone working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Tone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Tone looks to land a combination. Machida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD#
Machida shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES2#
Tone makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Machida looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tone!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tone is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Machida is controlling him well.#T1#
Tone stops Machida from passing to mount.
Tony Tone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tone is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Machida is looking to take a break and control but Tone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Machida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Machida decides to stand back up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tone throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tone paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Tone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machida's half guard.
Tone is controlling the pace. #T3#
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. Tone connects with a nice short shot to Machida's temple.
Tone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Machida wants to get back to his feet.
Machida is not content to let Tone control the position.
Tone prevents Machida from improving his position.
Tone working the head and body with strikes.
Johnny Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tone trying to control the pace.
Tone is continuing to stall.
Tone wants to take a breather but Machida is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tone trying to control from half guard but Machida is working away.
Tony Tone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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. Tone connects with a nice short shot to Machida's temple.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Tone!
Johnny Machida spoke after the fight, saying 'I may have lost tonight, but give me a rematch and I’ll come back and knock this bum out the next time'.

Event: SUPREME 6
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Haalfson misses with a straight left.
A clash of legs there as Materla blocks the low kick.
Materla tries to counter with a clinch but Haalfson shakes him off and moves away.
Haalfson tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Materla is defended easily by Haalfson.
Haalfson throws a head kick but Materla moves out of range.
Materla is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Materla takes a kick to the side of the head.
Haalfson misses with a head kick.
Haalfson works the jab nicely.
Haalfson throws a head kick but Materla moves out of range.
Haalfson is breathing heavily.
Haalfson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materla throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Materla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haalfson defends it nicely.
Haalfson misses with a low kick.
Bjorn Haalfson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Haalfson misses. #T1#
Materla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bjorn Haalfson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materla.
Materla shoots in for a takedown but Haalfson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Haalfson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Materla avoids it.#CL2#
Materla has Haalfson up against the cage in a clinch.
Materla prevents Haalfson from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Haalfson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Materla shoots in looking for a takedown but Haalfson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Materla's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Materla tries to clinch but Haalfson moves out of range.
Materla shoots in and drives through. Haalfson sprawls well.
Materla checks a low kick from Haalfson.
Danga de danga de dang - Materla scores with a four punch combination!
Bjorn Haalfson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haalfson throws a nice looking combination but Materla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Materla tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haalfson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Materla moves in looking to clinch but Haalfson pushes him off.
Haalfson throws a series of punches but Materla moves out of range.
Materla fails with an attempt to clinch.
Materla doesn't manage to clinch there - Haalfson circles away.
Materla tries to close the distance and clinch but Haalfson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haalfson scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haalfson blocks a head kick by Materla.
Materla wants to slow Haalfson down by chopping away at his legs.
Materla with a poor takedown
and Haalfson counters with a left and a right that stings Materla.
Haalfson tries a low kick but Materla avoids it.
Materla darts in looking for a takedown but Haalfson gets double underhooks and turns Materla into the cage. #TD2#
Haalfson gets caught napping as Materla dives in and scores a takedown. Haalfson manages to retain guard.
Materla controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Materla is standing up over Haalfson. Haalfson looks to escape but Materla dives into side control.
Haalfson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Materla tightening his grip on Haalfson, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Materla has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T4#
Haalfson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Materla thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Haalfson avoids the strikes from Materla. #SUB2#
Haalfson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Haalfson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Haalfson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Haalfson throws a sloppy body shot
and Materla counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Haalfson.
Materla avoids the head kick by Haalfson.
Materla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Materla shoots in for a double leg but Haalfson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Haalfson connects with a looping right hand.
Haalfson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Materla.
Bjorn Haalfson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materla.
Haalfson throws a hook to the side of Materla's head but Materla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haalfson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Materla instigates a clinch. #BC#
Haalfson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haalfson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Materla can do to turn this around?
Materla will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Materla tries to clinch but Haalfson is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Materla pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Materla fails with the takedown.#KD#
Haalfson lands a big head kick that sends Materla tumbling to the mat! Haalfson takes a step backwards and waves Materla back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Materla is rocked!
A head kick misses from Haalfson.
Materla wants to counter the offense by Haalfson and move into the clinch position.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Materla.
Haalfson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Haalfson as Materla shoots in.
Materla takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Materla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Materla fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Haalfson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
No joy there for Haalfson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Materla goes for a double leg but Haalfson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haalfson continues to drive forward.
Materla tries for a takedown but Haalfson circles away easily
and Haalfson counters with a head kick.
Materla shoots for a takedown but Haalfson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Materla on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haalfson. Haalfson obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Materla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bjorn Haalfson is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Materla has closed the distance and engaged Haalfson in a clinch. #T3#
Haalfson slows down the pace here.
Materla is trying to pull guard but Haalfson has him pressed against the cage.
Materla throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haalfson blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Haalfson breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Haalfson as Materla shoots in.
Haalfson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bjorn Haalfson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
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.
Haalfson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Materla tries to counter with a clinch but Haalfson shakes him off and moves away.
Haalfson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haalfson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Materla blocks a head kick by Haalfson.
Materla blocks a head kick by Haalfson.
Materla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haalfson defends it nicely.
Materla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haalfson as he avoids it easily.
Materla blocks a head kick by Haalfson.
Materla tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Haalfson swivels and escapes.
Haalfson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haalfson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Haalfson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Haalfson misses with a double jab.
Haalfson throws a right hand that Materla ducks under and follows up with a left that Materla also avoids with ease.
Materla cracks Haalfson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Haalfson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Materla shoots in for a double leg but Haalfson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Materla dives in and grabs Haalfson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haalfson pushes down on Materla's head and hops out.
Haalfson throws a sloppy body shot
and Materla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Materla shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haalfson sprawls well. Haalfson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Materla gets slowly back to his feet.
Bjorn Haalfson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Materla drives through and clinches with Haalfson against the cage. #BC#
Haalfson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Haalfson misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Materla darts in and clinches Haalfson up against the cage.
Materla jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Haalfson walks away with a smile on his face. Materla gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A nice leg kick from Haalfson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Materla shoots in but Haalfson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haalfson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Haalfson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haalfson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haalfson wants it to stay on the feet.
Haalfson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Haalfson with a nice calf kick.
Haalfson throws a leg kick which misses Materla's front leg but catches the back leg as Materla tries to avoid it.
Materla fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Haalfson throws a nice looking combination but Materla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Materla looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haalfson is fending him off so far but Materla persists. Nope, Haalfson circles away and we're back to standing.
Materla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Haalfson looks to land a combination but Materla avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haalfson swats away the attempt to clinch by Materla.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Materla is defended easily by Haalfson.
Materla takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T3#
Haalfson throws a lazy head kick
and Materla counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haalfson thinking.
Materla darts in looking for a takedown but Haalfson gets double underhooks and turns Materla into the cage.
Materla takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Haalfson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Haalfson throws a head kick but Materla moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Haalfson. No joy for Materla on that attempt.
As Materla looks to move away, Haalfson throws a big counter combo but Materla just gets out of the way.
Nice body kick from Haalfson.
Haalfson with a nice calf kick.
Haalfson slaps away a takedown attempt from Materla, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Haalfson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
Haalfson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haalfson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haalfson wants it to stay on the feet.
Haalfson throws a head kick but Materla moves out of range.
Haalfson throws a leg kick but Materla sees it coming and moves out of range.
Materla steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Haalfson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Materla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bjorn Haalfson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haalfson throws a head kick but Materla moves out of range.
Materla fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Haalfson scores with a spinning back kick!
Michal Materla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Materla tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haalfson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Materla somewhat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Haalfson!
Our winner, Bjorn Haalfson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SUPREME 6
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Erceg leaves Pinto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Erceg throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pinto.
Pinto is looking to clinch but Erceg is avoiding it.
Pinto shoots for a takedown but Erceg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Erceg lands a body shot. #TD2#
Pinto gets the takedown into side control.
Pinto happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Pinto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Erceg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erceg is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pinto is controlling him well.#T1##ES#
Erceg sneaks out the side door and pushes Pinto away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Nice body kick from Erceg.
Erceg misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Pinto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Erceg!
Erceg is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pinto is controlling him well.
Erceg dodges the ground and pound from Pinto.
Pinto tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pinto throws a strike aimed at the side of Erceg's head but Erceg avoids it well.#SUB2#
Pinto is working to tighten his grip on Erceg's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Erceg has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Pinto is really squeezing tight and eventually Erceg passes out! Pinto breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Francisco Pinto!
Pete Erceg spoke after the fight, saying 'I thank my family and fans for their continued support and I’m gona bounce back even stronger than ever for the next one, you havnt seen the end of the Viper'.

Event: SUPREME 6
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
A head kick by Taves misses #TD#
and McNightNight counters with a takedown into side control.
McNightNight trying to control the action but Taves is working from the bottom.
McNightNight tries to advance to mount but Taves denies him.
Taves is trying to get back to half guard.
Taves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McNightNight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
McNightNight decides to stand back up. McNightNight steps back and let's Taves get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taves fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McNightNight is out of range.
McNightNight tries to counter with a takedown but Taves is quick to defend against it.
Taves misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
McNightNight walks into a straight right hand from Taves.
McNightNight is breathing heavily.
Taves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McNightNight shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taves pinned against the cage. Taves gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taves looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McNightNight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McNightNight tried to counter with a leg kick but Taves avoided it.
The crowd cheers as Taves lands an impressive looking overhand right. McNightNight doesn't seem phased though.
A punch combination from Taves misses.
Nice shot by Taves.
Taves throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so McNightNight counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNightNight prevents Taves from getting back to his feet.
McNightNight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taves is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
McNightNight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McNightNight stops Taves from standing up.
McNightNight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McNightNight postures up in Taves's guard and throws a big left but Taves blocks it. #ES2#
Taves uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Taves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brad Taves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Taves throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and McNightNight decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Taves's guard.
McNightNight advances position into side control!#SUB#
McNightNight is trying to get an arm triangle but Taves is defending well.
McNightNight trying to control the position but Taves is working away. #SUB#
McNightNight is trying to get an arm triangle but Taves is defending well. #T4##SU#
McNightNight stands up.
Taves throws a combination that misses #TD#
and McNightNight counters with a nice double leg into side control. Taves won't be happy with that.
Taves is looking to regain half guard here but McNightNight keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Taves tries to escape but McNightNight is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brad Taves will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Taves connects with a body shot that sends McNightNight's belly button to the back.
Taves throws a right and a left that McNightNight avoids nicely. #KD2#
Taves lands a left and a right that send McNightNight crashing to the mat, dazed. Taves thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#McNightNight is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Steve McNightNight has been cut.
No joy there for Taves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oh McNightNight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taves misses with a head kick.
Taves wobbles McNightNight with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Taves dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts McNightNight to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brad Taves!
Our winner, Brad Taves, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HC Grappling 8
Date: Jan 17, 2024

188 cm
31 yrs
210 lbs

190 cm
37 yrs
278 lbs

Muffin

Dick

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 3 wins and 6 losses; Mc Muffin ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Needle Dick!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Muffin moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Muffin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Muffin (2) vs (0) Dick
Muffin slows the pace down in half guard.
Muffin wants to free his trapped foot but Dick is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Muffin is trying to control. Dick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dick wants to control but Muffin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Muffin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dick is trying to maintain the position but Muffin is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muffin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (5) vs (0) Dick#SUB#
Muffin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dick has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T1#
Muffin takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Muffin (8) vs (0) Dick
Muffin has the hooks in. Dick is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Muffin is persistently looking for the submission but Dick is defending it well. #SUB#
Muffin tightening his grip on Dick, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Dick showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Muffin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dick trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Muffin has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Dick! Can he survive? No! He's out! Muffin 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 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mc Muffin !
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mc Muffin made sure he mentioned Hawaii Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SCF 4: Horiguchi v. Mullen
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Jenkins Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Reynolds instigates a clinch.
Jenkins Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reynolds is defending well for now.
Reynolds lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Reynolds.
Jenkins Jr is looking for a takedown.
Reynolds lands with a right to the head.
Reynolds managing to block the knees to the body from Jenkins Jr.
Reynolds trying to land knees to the body.
Reynolds lands with a left to the head.
Reynolds presses Jenkins Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jenkins Jr throws an elbow but misses.
We've been informed that Reynolds has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jenkins Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reynolds prevents it.
Come on Reynolds - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reynolds putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jenkins Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reynolds lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Reynolds throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jenkins Jrs head.
Jenkins Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reynolds blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reynolds lands with a light punch inside.
Reynolds lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jenkins Jr backwards. #TD#
Jenkins Jr lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jenkins Jr is pressing down on Reynolds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reynolds is holding on for now.
Jenkins Jr controlling the pace.
Reynolds is not content to let Jenkins Jr control the position.#T2##SUB#
Jenkins Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Reynolds defends the submission attempt.
Jenkins Jr is looking to stall here but Reynolds recovers full guard.
Jenkins Jr is fighting to break Reynolds's control of his arms but Reynolds is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jenkins Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Reynolds avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jenkins Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reynolds works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Jenkins Jr trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reynolds scores with a nice right hand.
Argus Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reynolds.
Jenkins Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reynolds.#ROC2#Jenkins Jr is rocked!
Jenkins Jr looks up at the clock. Bad move! Reynolds lands a right hand from hell, dropping Jenkins Jr. Reynolds pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Argus Reynolds!
The defeated Jack Jenkins Jr had this to say: 'I just wanted to apologise to my fans, I came out here to win and put on a show and i feel like iv let everyone down, but I wanted to thank my fans and family and friends for their continued support and I’ll bounce back even stronger'.

Event: Hawaii MMA 3
Date: Dec 27, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Gustafsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gustafsson seems content to control.
Gustafsson passes to side control.
Dick tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Gustafsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gustafsson on the ground.
Dick trying to control but Gustafsson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick wants to control his opponent's hands but Gustafsson gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dick knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dick for a finish. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dick is defending well though. Gustafsson let's go of the attempt for now.#T1##SUB2#
Gustafsson is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Gustafsson looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Dick is controlling Gustafsson 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Gustafsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Gustafsson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dick doesn't defend quickly enough and Gustafsson has managed to lock this one up! Can Dick escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gustafsson on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Emil Gustafsson!
Emil Gustafsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SCF 3: Bison vs. West
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1##CL#
Valdez clinches.
Valdez works on Machida's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valdez.
Valdez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Machida or not.
Valdez wants to break free but Machida has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valdez.
Valdez lands with a light punch inside.
Valdez scores with a shot to the side of Machida's head.
Machida is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Valdez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Machida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valdez's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez lands a nice uppercut.
Valdez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Machida goes for a takedown attempt but Valdez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Valdez moves into the clinch.
Valdez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Machida's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valdez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valdez tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Valdez back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valdez.
Valdez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valdez presses Machida against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Valdez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machida drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valdez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dominique Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Machida.#BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valdez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machida has time to react.
Machida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Valdez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valdez just misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez digs a good body shot into Machida's ribs.
Valdez avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Valdez with a jab.
Dominique Valdez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Machida gets tackled into the cage by Valdez. Valdez maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Valdez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valdez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valdez lands an uppercut.
Valdez misses with the head strike.
Valdez misses with a body punch.
Valdez misses with some punches.
Valdez is trying to break free.
Valdez wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Valdez falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
Machida misses with a body kick.
Valdez is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Valdez avoids the head kick by Machida.
Sloppy strikes from Valdez. Those never looked like landing.
Valdez scores with a hook to the body. Machida takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez connects with a right hand. Machida shakes it off.#CL2#
Machida pushes Valdez up against the cage in a clinch.
Machida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valdez's efforts to push away.
Valdez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dominique Valdez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Machida closes the distance and pushes Valdez back into the cage.
Valdez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valdez wants to get back to striking at distance but Machida won't allow it.
Valdez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
We've been informed that Machida has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Valdez wants to break free but Machida has control. #BC2#
Machida breaks from the clinch.
Valdez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez dips to his left and cracks Machida with an uppercut!
Valdez punishes Machida's body with a nice straight punch.
Machida slips a jab and a cross from Valdez. #T1#
Valdez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
Valdez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machida doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Valdez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machida, pushing him back against the cage.
Valdez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Valdez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valdez circles away quickly and effectively.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valdez connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Valdez looks to land a combination but Machida avoids it well.
Valdez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL2#
Machida takes the fight into the clinch.
Machida has Valdez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Valdez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Valdez gets underhooks to prevent Machida's takedown attempt.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Valdez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez lands with a light punch inside.
Machida tries to pull guard but Valdez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dominique Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Machida.
Valdez misses with some punches. #TD2#
Machida has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Valdez is trying to keep an underhook but Machida manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Valdez is trying to stand back up but Machida is controlling him
Still in half guard, Machida seems content to control.
Machida trying to advance position but Valdez counters by regaining guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Valdez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Valdez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Valdez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machida can do to turn this around?
Valdez lands with a left to the head.
Valdez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dominique Valdez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valdez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Valdez prevents the takedown attempt. #T4#
Machida is looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Valdez.
Valdez presses Machida against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Valdez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Valdez pushes Machida up against the cage in a clinch.
Valdez letting Machida take a breather here.
Valdez scores with a shot to the side of Machida's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Valdez.
Valdez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valdez lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dominique Valdez 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Valdez jabs at Machida's body.
Valdez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Machida closes the distance and clinches.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but Valdez has him pressed against the cage.
Valdez lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Valdez. #T1##BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Machida has Valdez up against the cage in a clinch.
Valdez wants to get back to striking at distance but Machida won't allow it.
Valdez throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valdez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machida tries to score a body lock takedown but Valdez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Machida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machida changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valdez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Valdez scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez lands a two punch combo.
Valdez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Valdez gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida wants to take the fight to the mat but Valdez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dominique Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Machida.
Machida has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valdez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A hook to the body from Valdez.
Valdez lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Valdez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valdez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Valdez as the two fighters clinch.
Valdez working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Valdez manages to break the clinch.
Machida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valdez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Valdez throws a series of strikes that have Machida backpedaling.
Valdez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Valdez clinches up against the cage.
Valdez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machida's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnny Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
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!
Valdez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valdez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machida changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valdez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Valdez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Valdez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valdez cracks Machida with a good jab.
Dominique Valdez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valdez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dominique Valdez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valdez 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominique Valdez!
Johnny Machida was interviewed post fight and said 'I may have lost tonight, but give me a rematch and I’ll come back and knock this bum out the next time'.

Event: SCF 3: Bison vs. West
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Emelyanenko throws the kick towards the body but Stoice avoids it.
Emelyanenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stoice at a distance.
Stoice closes this distance looking for a takedown but Emelyanenko circles away.
Stoice dives in for a single leg takedown but Emelyanenko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stoice wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gumpy Stoice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoice is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Emelyanenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stoice changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Emelyanenko fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Emelyanenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Emelyanenko is looking to stand up but Stoice isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stoice drops back, looking for a kneebar! Emelyanenko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Emelyanenko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Emelyanenko! #REVB#
Stoice manages to work his way to half guard, despite Emelyanenko's best efforts.#T1#
Emelyanenko wants to get back to his feet.
Stoice is staying active underneath Emelyanenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Stoice looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Emelyanenko is keen to just control but Stoice is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Stoice has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Emelyanenko escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Emelyanenko!
Emelyanenko is looking to take a break and control but Stoice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stoice is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#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.
Stoice wants to improve his position but Emelyanenko is controlling well.
Emelyanenko wants to control but Stoice is keeping him busy.
Stoice wants to improve his position but Emelyanenko is controlling well. #SUB#
Stoice looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Stoice is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Emelyanenko pulls his head out easily.
Emelyanenko is keen to just control but Stoice is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Stoice looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stoice wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Stoice actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stoice looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stoice gets full guard.#SUB#
Stoice working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Emelyanenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Stoice is tightening it up a little... Emelyanenko has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Emelyanenko reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Emelyanenko taps out! Nice BJJ there by Stoice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gumpy Stoice!
The defeated Fedor Emelyanenko had this to say: 'I’m disappointed in myself and I have let my father and my family down, I vow to avenge this and never do it again'.

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