Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2025

#R1##TD#
Bogdan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pacheco is looking for a sweep. Bogdan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bogdan winds up and cracks Pacheco with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bogdan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pacheco on the ground.
Bogdan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pacheco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pacheco wants to get back to full guard.
Bogdan blocks the strikes from Pacheco.
Pacheco moves into full guard.
Bogdan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Pacheco is rocked!
Bogdan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pacheco is still in real trouble! Can Bogdan finish him?
Bogdan loads up on a big left hand. Pacheco felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Bogdan looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Pacheco can't hide his disappointment, as Bogdan celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sokov Bogdan!
A very excited looking Sokov Bogdan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2025

#R1#
Bigorilho circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Bigorilho decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Meridius's guard.
Bigorilho is pushing down on Meridius's leg trying to pass to half guard. Meridius is fighting to maintain full guard but Bigorilho has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bigorilho perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bigorilho has eaten all the pies!
Meridius wants to get back to his feet.
Bigorilho scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Meridius tries to kick Bigorilho off but Bigorilho keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Meridius is trying to escape back to his feet but Bigorilho uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SUB2#
Meridius is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Bigorilho take his back! Uh oh - Bigorilho has got a rear naked choke here! Meridius is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Josue Bigorilho!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Ramsumair clinches up against the cage.
Ramsumair dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ramsumair is pushing Pacheco up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ramsumair stops a takedown attempt from Pacheco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Ramsumair taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ramsumair has Pacheco pushed against the cage.
Ramsumair continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Ramsumair slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting on Ramsumair's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Clyde Ramsumair.#TD#
Pacheco fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ramsumair to the ground. Pacheco is now in Ramsumair's guard.
Pacheco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramsumair is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB#
Pacheco has gone for a leg lock! Ramsumair slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pacheco's guard.#REVB#
Pacheco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Pacheco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramsumair can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Pacheco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ramsumair is aware though and is defending well.
Pacheco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ramsumair is controlling him.
Ramsumair must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Pacheco looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ramsumair passes into side control.
Pacheco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ramsumair is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pacheco will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pacheco gets back to half guard.
Pacheco flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Pacheco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pacheco tries to get to full guard but Ramsumair has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Clyde Ramsumair will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Ramsumair gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ramsumair taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pacheco has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ramsumair avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pacheco changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ramsumair fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Ramsumair fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pacheco, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco letting Ramsumair take a breather here.
Pacheco being controlled against the cage.
Ramsumair receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Ramsumair - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ramsumair has Pacheco pushed against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pacheco drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ramsumair gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Regis Pacheco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramsumair is pressed up against the cage. Pacheco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ramsumair down to the mat. Ramsumair avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Ramsumair has Pacheco up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Ramsumair leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ramsumair effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Clyde Ramsumair.#CL2#
Ramsumair closes the distance and clinches.
Pacheco wants to take the fight to the mat but Ramsumair manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ramsumair's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ramsumair stops a takedown attempt from Pacheco.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pacheco looking for a takedown.
Ramsumair just leaning against Pacheco, taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clyde Ramsumair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pacheco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Pacheco closes the distance and clinches.
Ramsumair effectively controlling the action here.
Come on Ramsumair - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ramsumair gets underhooks to prevent Pacheco's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Ramsumair. #T1#
Ramsumair manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Clyde Ramsumair.#CL2#
Ramsumair gets a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pacheco is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ramsumair is pushing Pacheco up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ramsumair is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Clyde Ramsumair.#CL2#
Ramsumair has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ramsumair taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ramsumair has Pacheco pushed against the cage.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ramsumair is struggling to control the position.
Ramsumair dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Clyde Ramsumair.#CL2#
Ramsumair closes the distance and pushes Pacheco back into the cage.
Ramsumair will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pacheco up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clyde Ramsumair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ramsumair winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clyde Ramsumair!
A victorious Clyde Ramsumair thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2025

#R1##TD#
Bigorilho looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bigorilho is standing up over Johnson. Johnson looks to escape but Bigorilho dives into side control. #REVB#
Bigorilho tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bigorilho moves into full mount!
Bigorilho looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BOOM! Bigorilho connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnson is in a horrible position here. Bigorilho smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bigorilho 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#
Bigorilho with good strikes from the mount here!
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Bigorilho has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Johnson pushes Bigorilho off looking to stand but Bigorilho dives back in and keeps control.
Bigorilho trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Bigorilho.
Bigorilho stalling.
Bigorilho looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Johnson wants to improve his position but Bigorilho is controlling well.
Bigorilho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson is not content to let Bigorilho control the position.
Bigorilho tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Johnson.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Bigorilho sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Bigorilho wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Bigorilho drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Bigorilho could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Bigorilho sits in half guard.
Bigorilho is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnson wants to control but Bigorilho is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bigorilho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Bigorilho gets a double leg takedown into Johnson's guard.#T4#
Bigorilho trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bigorilho controls the pace.
Bigorilho stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Bigorilho seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bigorilho's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Josue Bigorilho dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Bigorilho bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Josue Bigorilho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bigorilho staying calm.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bigorilho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigorilho tries to stand but Johnson is controlling his head. #T1#
Bigorilho in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bigorilho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Bigorilho works to advance to full mount. Johnson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Johnson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bigorilho tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bigorilho sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Bigorilho breaks from Johnson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bigorilho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bigorilho prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Bigorilho connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bigorilho fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bigorilho in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T3#
Bigorilho pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Johnson taking shots to the head.
Bigorilho pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bigorilho tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bigorilho looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bigorilho breaks from Johnson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Bigorilho tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T4##SUB#
Bigorilho has hold of Johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bigorilho working the ground and pound effectively. #SUB#
Bigorilho is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Johnson is surviving well by controlling Bigorilho's body position as best he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bigorilho lands a big shot there that rocks Johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bigorilho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bigorilho content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Josue Bigorilho dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Johnson avoids a kick to the body. #TD#
Bigorilho dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Bigorilho from controlling successfully.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Bigorilho postures up.
Johnson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bigorilho puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Bigorilho is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bigorilho moves into full mount! Johnson won't be happy about that! #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigorilho putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB#
Bigorilho working for a submission but Johnson is keeping him at bay.
Bigorilho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bigorilho looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bigorilho raining down shots from the mount!
Bigorilho sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Bigorilho avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Bigorilho lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bigorilho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Bigorilho pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Johnson tries to hold on but Bigorilho pushes him away.
Bigorilho looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Bigorilho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Bigorilho has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Johnson has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Bigorilho is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Johnson taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Bigorilho.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josue Bigorilho!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2024

#R1#
Mos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garincho as he avoids it easily.
Mos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mos tries for a takedown but Garincho circles away easily
and Garincho counters with a good low kick that Mos was not able to check. #TD2#
Garincho scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mos tries to buck Garincho off but Garincho is having none of it.
Garincho working away.
Mos being controlled for a moment.
Garincho working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garincho working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Garincho controlling the position.
Garincho looks up at the clock and then as Mos takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Garincho smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mos struggling a bit here.
Garincho connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mos some visible discomfort.
Mos being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Garincho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mos has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Garincho passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mos!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garincho working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mos is looking to get to half guard.
Mos is breathing heavily.
Garincho fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Garincho landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Garincho controlling from mount.
Garincho scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mos?
Garincho scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mos?
Mos is trying desperately to improve position.
Garincho has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mos's face.
Garincho tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Garincho pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Garincho lands a big elbow. #ROC2#Mos is rocked!#T4#
Garincho lands a big elbow - Mos is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Mos is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mane Garincho!

Event: NYF Fight Night 33
Date: Jun 28, 2024

#R1#
Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Young lands a lovely overhand right.
Young connects with the punch.
Young cracks Njagi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Young misses.
Eddie Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Njagi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Young pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Njagi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Njagi shoots for a double leg takedown but Young sprawls well. He's pushed Njagi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Young throws a series of punches but Njagi moves out of range.
Young misses with the combination.
Njagi feinted with a counter takedown.
Young cracks Njagi with an open hand slap.
Njagi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Njagi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Young lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Njagi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Young scores with a nice head shot.
Young misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Njagi counters with a single leg into guard. Young didn't expect that.
Njagi wants to pass the guard but Young is keeping the position.
Njagi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Young really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Njagi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Njagi is looking to advance position but Young has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T2##SU2#
Young stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Njagi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Young tries to avoid it but Njagi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Young to the ground. Young escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abasi Njagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Njagi shoots in looking for a takedown but Young manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Njagi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Young connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Njagi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Njagi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Young tries to bum rush Njagi with a series of wild strikes but Njagi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Young throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Njagi's head.
Young with a hook.
Young digs a good body shot into Njagi's ribs.
Njagi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Young lands with a kick to the ribs. #T3#
Young lands a jab to Njagi's midsection.
A left lands for Young.
Njagi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Young connects with a jab.
Njagi shoots in looking for a takedown. Young tries to sprawl out of it but Njagi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Young manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Njagi is defended easily by Young.
Young misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Njagi has his takedown stuffed
and Young counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Njagi is breathing heavily.
Young lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Eddie Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Njagi.
Young throws a head kick but Njagi moves out of range.
Njagi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Njagi shoots for a double leg takedown but Young sprawls well. He's pushed Njagi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Young lands with a good body shot.
Young is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Young fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Njagi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Njagi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Young drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Njagi right on the button. Njagi goes down! Young follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Young gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Young!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 38
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Stanton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stanton throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Santana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stanton's guard.
Santana trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stanton's guard.
Santana trying to control but Stanton is working from the bottom.
Stanton pulls Santana in close to his closed guard and prevents Santana from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stanton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stanton is proving hard to escape from.
Stanton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santana on the ground.#T1#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stanton keeping full guard, as Santana tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stanton throws out a powerful jab.
Santana slips under a jab.
Maxi Stanton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santana fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stanton.
Santana takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Santana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stanton is looking to slow Santana down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Stanton.
Santana ducks under a wild hook from Stanton.
Santana is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Santana takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Santana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stanton defends it nicely.
Maxi Stanton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joelinton Santana.
Crunch! Stanton slams his shin into Santana's torso.
Stanton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Santana shoots in for a double leg but Stanton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice leg kick from Stanton, right into the meat of the thigh.
Santana is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stanton misses with an uppercut. Santana saw that one coming.
Stanton misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Santana counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stanton moves into full guard.
Santana advances to half guard.
Stanton wants to control but Santana is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Santana is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Stanton trying to hold on to Santana's head to control him but Santana postures up.
Santana is keen to just control but Stanton is a slippery customer.
Santana stops Stanton from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Santana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stanton is just riding it out for now. Santana eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stanton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxi Stanton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Stanton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santana doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Santana fails with a takedown attempt.
Stanton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Santana. Santana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stanton throws a monster overhand right that drops Santana! Stanton follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxi Stanton!
Maxi Stanton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NYF Fight Night 31
Date: May 31, 2024

#R1#
Knightley scores with a body shot.
Knightley connects with a single shot there.
Knightley lands a nice looking body shot.
Knightley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Njagi on the side of the head.
Knightley throws a jab but it's blocked by Njagi.
Knightley throws a jab but it's blocked by Njagi.
Knightley tests Njagi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knightley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knightley sprawls well. Knightley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Njagi gets slowly back to his feet.
Njagi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Njagi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knightley.
Njagi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knightley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knightley with a jab.#TD#
Njagi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knightley did well to prevent Njagi getting side control.#SUB#
Njagi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Njagi is pressing down on Knightley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knightley is holding on for now. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Knightley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Njagi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Njagi wants to control from the top but Knightley keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knightley controls Njagi momentarily but Njagi frees himself.
Njagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Knightley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Flynn Knightley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Njagi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knightley avoids it really well and circles away.
Knightley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Njagi defends it well.
Flynn Knightley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Njagi staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knightley.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knightley.
Knightley lands a lovely overhand right.
Knightley cracks Njagi with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Njagi tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Knightley pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Njagi is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flynn Knightley!
A very excited looking Flynn Knightley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2024

#R1#
Canela takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Canela looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kim cracks Canela with a good jab.
Kim throws a good cross that connects.
Kim lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Canela takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kim.
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!
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Canela on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kim throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kim clobbers Canela with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sloppy strikes from Kim. Those never looked like landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kim checks a leg kick.
Canela showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kim.
Kim throws a series of strikes that have Canela backpedaling.
Kim throws a right and a left that Canela avoids nicely.
Canela appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Canela dodges the punch combination from Kim. #T1#
Kim throws a nice looking combination but Canela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kim lands a jab to the nose.
Canela takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
Canela closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kim to the mat! Kim manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Canela is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kim being controlled here, momentarily.
Canela forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Canela takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Canela blocks the strikes from Kim.
Canela has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Canela has control of Kim's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kim regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim tries to hold on but Canela postures up.#T3#
Kim is trying to escape the mount.
Kim is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there. #SUB#
Canela working for a submission but Kim is keeping him at bay.
Kim is trying desperately to improve position.
Kim is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Kim wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB#
Canela is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Canela extends the arm and Kim is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mateus Canela!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2024

#R1##CL#
Darwin gets tackled into the cage by Arturo. Arturo maintains the clinch.
Darwin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Darwin fails to pull guard.
Darwin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD#
Arturo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Darwin uses from the top position.
Arturo is pulling down on Darwin's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Arturo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Darwin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Darwin stopping the sweep attempt from Arturo.
Arturo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Darwin on the ground.
Darwin being controlled here momentarily.
My spies in Cozad MMA Tokyo inform me that Darwin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arturo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Arturo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Darwin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arturo is looking to stand up but Darwin isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Arturo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Darwin is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Darwin leaves Arturo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Arturo pushes Darwin up against the cage in a clinch.
Arturo looking for a takedown. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arturo lands a shoulder strike.
Arturo is working for takedown but Darwin is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorno Arturo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Darwin manages to pull guard.
Arturo stays in close to Darwin's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Darwin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arturo is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Arturo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Arturo lands a nice shot to the body.
Arturo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Arturo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Darwin pinned against the cage. Darwin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Darwin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arturo.
Darwin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Arturo shoots in looking for a takedown but Darwin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arturo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Arturo moves into range and clinches up with Darwin.
Arturo is trying to drag Darwin to the mat but Darwin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Arturo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Arturo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Arturo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Darwin is fending him off so far but Arturo persists. Nope, Darwin circles away and we're back to standing.
Arturo closes the distance and clinches up with Darwin, looking for a takedown. Arturo pushes Darwin against the cage but Darwin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Darwin keeps the fight on the outside.
Arturo fails with the takedown.#CL#
Arturo closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Arturo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arturo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darwin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Arturo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giorno Arturo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Arturo shoots in for a double leg but Darwin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arturo shoots in but Darwin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arturo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Darwin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Arturo lands a nice hook to Darwin's body. Darwin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Darwin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Darwin wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorno Arturo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darwin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arturo fails with a takedown attempt.
Darwin is looking for the big counter here.#T1##CL#
Arturo clinches up with Darwin and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Arturo breaks from the clinch.
Darwin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Darwin wants it to stay on the feet.
Arturo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Darwin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arturo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Arturo clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Arturo breaks the clinch.
Arturo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Arturo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Darwin swivels and escapes.
Arturo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Darwin is fending him off so far but Arturo persists. Nope, Darwin circles away and we're back to standing.
Darwin shoots for a takedown but Arturo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Arturo leaves Darwin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Arturo has closed the distance and engaged Darwin in a clinch. #TD#
Arturo manages to pull guard.
Arturo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Darwin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Darwin prevents Arturo from improving his position.#SUB2#
Darwin 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. Arturo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Darwin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Darwin!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 35,5
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ratinho.
Pablo Fanucci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fanucci throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Ratinho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ratinho scoring with punches to the head and body.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fanucci can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ratinho postures up and lands a big shot to Fanucci's brow.
Ratinho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ratinho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ratinho is in close to Fanucci's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ratinho 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fanucci is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fanucci is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ratinho dives into side control.
Ratinho is chipping away with strikes. #T1#
Ratinho cracks Fanucci with a big elbow.
Ratinho works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ratinho cracks Fanucci with a big elbow. #SUB#
Ratinho is working to tighten his grip on Fanucci's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Fanucci has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ratinho is really squeezing tight and eventually Fanucci passes out! Ratinho breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brulio Nascimento Ratinho!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Takeda closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Takeda on the inside. #TD#
Santana jumps guard.
Takeda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Takeda postures up.
Takeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Santana is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Takeda drops back looking for a leg! Santana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santana manages to kick Takeda off! Takeda jumps back into Santana's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Santana working for a triangle but Takeda defends it easily.
Santana is trying to control the position but Takeda postures up. #T1##SUB#
Santana is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Takeda rolls with it to try and escape but Santana cranks on the arm and Takeda is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joelinton Santana!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Darwin gets caught flat footed, as Roberson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Darwin looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#SUB2#
Roberson drops back looking for a leg! Darwin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Darwin manages to kick Roberson off! Roberson jumps back into Darwin's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberson forces his way into half guard.
Roberson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Roberson goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Darwin turns into him and now he's in Roberson's guard. #SUB2#
Roberson looking for a triangle here. Darwin is fighting it but it looks tight! Roberson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Darwin is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Atticus Roberson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2024

#R1##CL#
Canela gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Canela looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Tung tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tung is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tung tries to pull guard but Canela forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Canela has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tung jumps guard but Canela turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mateus Canela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timmy Tung.
Tung tries to pull guard but Canela holds him up against the cage and eventually Tung drops back down to his feet.
Canela tries to score a body lock takedown but Tung shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tung is trying to pull guard but Canela turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Canela wants to take the fight to the mat but Tung manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tung is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Canela blocks a body shot from Tung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canela looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Tung breaks the clinch.
Canela shoots in for a double leg but Tung sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Canela backs off Tung throws a huge counter combo but Canela manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Canela tries for a takedown but Tung circles away easily
and Tung counters with a two punch combo.
Mateus Canela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canela fails with the takedown.
Canela misses with a takedown
and Tung counters with a three punch combo that has Canela backing up. Canela nods at Tung to acknowledge the strikes.
Canela goes for a double leg but Tung avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tung continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Tung's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#BC2#
Tung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Canela wants to clinch but Tung slips to the side
and Tung counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Canela fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Canela fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canela throws a head kick that misses
and Tung counters with a two punch combo.
Canela really is a fat lump.
Canela fails with the takedown.
Tung lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Canela shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tung counters with a three punch combo that has Canela backing up. Canela nods at Tung to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Canela tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tung is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Canela wants to clinch but Tung slips to the side
and Tung counters with a one-two to the body.
Canela with a poor takedown
and Tung counters with a two punch combo.
Canela misses with a takedown
and Tung counters with a two punch combo.
Canela fails with the takedown
and Tung counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canela throws a series of punches but Tung avoids them all with ease.
Tung throws a counter combo.
Canela is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tung sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Canela tries for a takedown but Tung circles away easily
and Tung counters with a three punch combo that has Canela backing up. Canela nods at Tung to acknowledge the strikes.
Canela doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tung counters with a three punch combo that has Canela backing up. Canela nods at Tung to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#Canela is rocked!
Canela throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tung's waist but Tung gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Canela off to one side.
Tung unleashes a big counter combination but Canela bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timmy Tung dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Canela tries to clinch there but Tung circles away.
A head kick misses from Canela.
Tung is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tung stuffs the takedown attempt from Canela. Canela gets slowly back to his feet.
Canela is looking to clinch.
Canela wants to clinch
and Tung counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canela tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tung counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oh Canela is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Canela fails with the takedown
and Tung counters with a three punch combo that has Canela backing up. Canela nods at Tung to acknowledge the strikes.
Canela seems to have got his legs back now.
Canela wants to clinch.
Canela looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tung is fending him off so far but Canela persists. Nope, Tung circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateus Canela. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Canela with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tung counters with a two punch combo.
Canela looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tung is fending him off so far but Canela persists. Nope, Tung circles away and we're back to standing.
Tung unleashes a big counter combination but Canela bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Canela with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tung counters with a series of strikes. Canela will be more careful next time no doubt.
Canela dives in and grabs Tung's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tung pushes down on Canela's head and hops out.
Canela throws a series of punches but Tung moves out of range.
As Canela backs off Tung throws a huge counter combo but Canela manages to avoid it all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canela shoots and misses
and Tung counters with a three punch combo that has Canela backing up. Canela nods at Tung to acknowledge the strikes.
Canela with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Tung counters with a series of strikes that sends Canela to the canvas! Tung follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Tung postures up in Canela's guard and throws a big left but Canela blocks it. #T3#
Tung tries to stand but Canela is controlling from the bottom.
Tung trying to control the position from guard on top but Canela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canela is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tung trying to stand up but can't free himself from Canela's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tung is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canela keeping moving, preventing Tung from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Canela tries for a takedown but Tung sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tung is looking for the big counter here.
Tung checks a leg kick nicely.
Tung is looking for the big counter here.
Canela tries to clinch up
and Tung counters with a one-two to the body.
Canela throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timmy Tung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Canela fails with the takedown.
Canela tries to clinch but Tung moves away
and Tung counters with a series of strikes. Canela will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Canela. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Canela moves to clinch but Tung breaks away
and Tung counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Canela moves to clinch but Tung breaks away
and Tung counters with a series of strikes. Canela will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Tung's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Timmy Tung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Canela darts in looking for a takedown but Tung gets double underhooks and turns Canela into the cage.
Tung throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Canela goes for a takedown attempt but Tung pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateus Canela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canela throws a push kick but Tung slaps the foot to one side.
Tung unleashes a big counter combination but Canela bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Canela tries to land a leg kick but Tung saw it coming and moves away.
Tung unleashes a big counter combination but Canela bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tung leaves Canela with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tung throws a counter combo.
Canela fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tung throws a counter combo.
Canela goes for a double leg but Tung avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tung continues to drive forward.
Tung throws a counter combo.
Tung tries to break free but Canela pushes him back against the cage.
Tung is looking to break free of the clinch but Canela has double underhooks. #T2#
Tung has Canela pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Canela manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tung wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tung looking to stall.
Tung is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tung is trying to push Canela away but Canela has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Canela drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Tung drags the fight down to the ground.
Tung is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Canela wants to control from the top but Tung keeps moving.
Tung trying to control the position.
Canela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Canela has his takedown stuffed
and Tung counters with a three punch combo that has Canela backing up. Canela nods at Tung to acknowledge the strikes.
Canela doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tung counters with a one-two to the body.
Canela shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tung as he avoids it easily.
Canela with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tung counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canela throws a head kick that misses
and Tung counters with a three punch combo that has Canela backing up. Canela nods at Tung to acknowledge the strikes.
Mateus Canela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Canela swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timmy Tung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tung winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Tung!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2024

#R1#
Ratinho shoots for a takedown but Aikau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Ratinho scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Aikau wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Ratinho seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Aikau is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Brulio Nascimento Ratinho!

Event: FCL - 23
Date: Apr 17, 2024

#R1#
Ratinho misses with a takedown attempt - Robinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Robinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ratinho slips a straight right by Robinson.
Ratinho feinted with a counter takedown.
Robinson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ratinho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Robinson won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Ratinho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Robinson tries to buck Ratinho off but Ratinho is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ratinho is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Robinson trying to control here. #T1#
Robinson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ratinho.
Ratinho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Robinson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ratinho.
Robinson wants to stand up but Ratinho is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Ratinho drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Robinson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ratinho has Robinson in his guard.#REVB#
Ratinho wants to stand up but Robinson is controlling him. #SUB2#
Robinson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ratinho dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Robinson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ratinho lands a couple of elbows.
Ratinho passes into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Robinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ratinho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robinson is just riding it out for now. Ratinho eventually gives up the hold.
Ratinho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Robinson pushes Ratinho off looking to stand but Ratinho dives back in and keeps control.
Ratinho 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.
Robinson wants to control but Ratinho is keeping busy.
Ratinho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ratinho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robinson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ratinho manages to move to mount!
Robinson is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ratinho in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brulio Nascimento Ratinho dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Robinson with the inside leg kick.
Ratinho slips under a jab.
Robinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Robinson dives in and grabs Ratinho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ratinho pushes down on Robinson's head and hops out.
Ratinho has his takedown stuffed
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.
Robinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ratinho.
Robinson misses with a hook.
Ratinho darts in looking for a takedown but Robinson gets double underhooks and turns Ratinho into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brulio Nascimento Ratinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ratinho tries to score a body lock takedown but Robinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Robinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ratinho keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robinson's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robinson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Ratinho counters with a shoot takedown. Robinson fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Ratinho postures up in Robinson's guard and throws a big left but Robinson blocks it.
Ratinho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ratinho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ratinho stands and throws Robinson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ratinho in side control, throwing shots but Robinson defends.
Robinson can't do much from the bottom here.
Ratinho throws a strike aimed at the side of Robinson's head but Robinson avoids it well.#T2##SUB#
Ratinho goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Robinson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ratinho's guard! Nice work there by Robinson!
Robinson is in close to Ratinho's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ratinho trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Robinson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ratinho throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Robinson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robinson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ratinho has wrist control.
Robinson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Robinson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Ratinho keeps moving.
Ratinho keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass. #T3##ES#
Ratinho has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Robinson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ratinho wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ratinho wants a takedown. #BC2#
Robinson breaks the clinch.
Robinson misses with a few strikes there.
Ratinho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ratinho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Robinson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ratinho scrambles back to his feet.
Brulio Nascimento Ratinho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ratinho looks for a takedown but Robinson sprawls well.
Ratinho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robinson defends it nicely.#CL2#
Robinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4##BC2#
Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robinson wants to clinch up but Ratinho keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Robinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ratinho manages to get to full guard.
Ratinho striking off his back but it's not causing Robinson any problems.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ratinho is keeping the position for now.
Robinson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ratinho's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ratinho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robinson.
Robinson throws a looping overhand right but Ratinho ducks down to avoid it.
Robinson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ratinho will feel that in the morning.#TD2#
Robinson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ratinho sprawls well initially but Robinson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ratinho has hold of Robinson's hands but Robinson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Robinson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ratinho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Robinson working the head and body with strikes.
Robinson wants to control but Ratinho is keeping him busy.
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. Robinson connects with a nice short shot to Ratinho's temple.
Robinson lands with a punch from half guard.
Ratinho misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ratinho has hold of Robinson's hands but Robinson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Robinson stops Ratinho from getting back to his feet.
Brulio Nascimento Ratinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robinson is nestled in close to Ratinho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Ratinho tries to kick Robinson off but Robinson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Robinson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Robinson is nestled in close to Ratinho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Robinson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Robinson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Robinson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Robinson lands with a punch from half guard.
Robinson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ratinho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ratinho.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Robinson advances position into side control!
Robinson scores with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Robinson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Robinson looks up at the clock and then as Ratinho takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Robinson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ratinho is trying to get back to his feet.
Robinson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Robinson scores with punches from side control.
Robinson tries to advance to mount but Ratinho denies him. #T3#
Robinson is chipping away with strikes.
Robinson wants to control but Ratinho is keeping him busy.
Robinson lands some shots froms side control.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Ratinho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ratinho wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Ratinho takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ratinho taking a bit of punishment here - Robinson scoring with strikes.
Robinson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Robinson trying to control the position but Ratinho is working away. #T4#
Ratinho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ratinho is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Robinson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ratinho takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ratinho striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Ratinho takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Robinson wants to control but Ratinho is keeping him busy.
Robinson is putting a hurting on Ratinho here, landing some big shots from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robinson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Robinson!
During a confident post fight interview, Dante Robinson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Winner moves to clinch but Santana breaks away #TD#
and Santana counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Santana.
Santana controls from within his opponent's guard.
Santana stopping the sweep attempt from Winner.
Santana pushing down on Winner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Winner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santana is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Santana has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Winner defend it? Santana steps over the head and cranks it - Winner is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Santana!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joelinton Santana!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Darwin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Charles Darwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darwin looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Darwin's head.
Darwin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Darwin takes one to the side of the head. #ROC2#Darwin is rocked!
BAM! King delivers a spinning backfist that drops Darwin like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). JT King!
JT King decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FCL - 15
Date: Mar 15, 2024

#R1#
Ratinho shoots in looking for a takedown but Robinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ratinho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Ratinho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Robinson gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Ratinho counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ratinho stops Robinson from getting back to his feet.
Ratinho working the head and body with strikes.
Robinson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #ES2#
Robinson manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Ratinho scores with a takedown into Robinson's guard.
Ratinho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ratinho lands a couple of elbows.
Ratinho scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Ratinho throwing strikes but missing.
Robinson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ratinho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Robinson managing to control the position.
Ratinho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ratinho keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Robinson's head.
Ratinho postures up and lands a big shot to Robinson's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ratinho works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ratinho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robinson pushes down on Ratinho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Robinson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ratinho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Ratinho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robinson is aware though and is defending well.
Robinson lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Ratinho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ratinho 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.
Robinson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Ratinho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Robinson landing with the ground and pound.
Robinson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Ratinho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robinson throws a strike but Ratinho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Robinson is trying to control the position but Ratinho postures up.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ratinho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ratinho prevents Robinson from getting back to his feet.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ratinho is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ratinho defends well.
Ratinho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brulio Nascimento Ratinho dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Robinson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ratinho looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brulio Nascimento Ratinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Ratinho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ratinho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robinson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Robinson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ratinho misses with a strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ratinho regains half guard there - taking advantage of Robinson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Robinson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Robinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Robinson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ratinho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Robinson scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Ratinho looking for submissions off his back.
Ratinho moves into full guard. #SUB#
Ratinho is looking to cinch up a triangle. Robinson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ratinho's body to avoid the submission. Ratinho has instead reached around Robinson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ratinho arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brulio Nascimento Ratinho!

Event: BBG 5 - Njagi vs Laperierre
Date: Mar 09, 2024

151 cm
25 yrs
135 lbs

177 cm
43 yrs
167 lbs

Njagi

Laperierre

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 2 wins and 0 losses; Abasi Njagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Laperierre clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Laperierre works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Njagi (0) vs (2) Laperierre
Laperierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Njagi is retaining full guard.
Laperierre postures up.
Laperierre slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (0) vs (5) Laperierre
Njagi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Laperierre takes a little break here. Njagi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Njagi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laperierre tries to move to mount but Njagi blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njagi is trying to control Laperierre's posture but Laperierre avoids it.
Laperierre controlling the position. #T1#
Laperierre's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Laperierre is trying to move to mount but Njagi reverses beautifully and ends up in Laperierre's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (2) vs (5) Laperierre
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laperierre pulls Njagi in close to prevent any damage.
Njagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Laperierre pulls Njagi in close to prevent any damage.
Njagi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laperierre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Njagi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Laperierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Njagi is one step ahead there. #T3#
Laperierre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Laperierre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (2) vs (7) Laperierre
Laperierre wants to pass to mount but Njagi is defending the position.
Laperierre is taking a breather. Njagi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
Laperierre tries to pass to full mount but Njagi defends it.
Laperierre is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Njagi is trying to control but can't.
Laperierre is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Njagi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5##T6#
It looks like Laperierre might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Laperierre is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (2) vs (10) Laperierre
Laperierre looking to control and managing it successfully.
Njagi is desperately trying to improve his position but Laperierre has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Laperierre looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laperierre with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Laperierre controlling from the full mount.
More stalling from Laperierre.
Njagi wants to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.
Laperierre controlling his opponent. #T8#
Njagi wants to control but Laperierre is having none of it.
Laperierre looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laperierre is continuing to stall.
Njagi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Laperierre controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Njagi wants to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.
Laperierre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laperierre fails to take his opponent's back.
Njagi tries to hold on but Laperierre postures up.
Laperierre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Laperierre moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Njagi (2) vs (13) Laperierre
Laperierre is hanging on to Njagi's back as he tries to escape.
Njagi just trying to survive but Laperierre is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Njagi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Laperierre with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T11#
Njagi wants to escape the position.
Laperierre keeps control of the position easily here as Njagi tries to buck him off.
Njagi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Laperierre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Njagi is desperately trying to improve his position but Laperierre has a good base and remains in mount.#T12#
Laperierre controlling from mount.
The adventures of Laperierre the control monster continue. Boring.#T13#
Njagi wants to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.
Laperierre is looking to work his way around to Njagi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Njagi is desperately trying to improve his position but Laperierre has a good base and remains in mount.
Laperierre avoids the attempt from Njagi to control.
Njagi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laperierre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Njagi working to try and regain half guard.
Laperierre controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Njagi wants to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Laperierre wins on points by 13 to 2.
A victorious Ian Laperierre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: FCL - 10
Date: Feb 29, 2024

#R1##CL#
Lizult clinches up against the cage.
Darwin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lizult stalls.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Darwin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lizult lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lizult content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lizult connects with a knee to the head.
Lizult utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lizult with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Lizult breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darwin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lizult.
Darwin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darwin takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL#
Lizult rushes Darwin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lizult scores with a knee to the head. #ROC#Darwin is rocked!
Lizult has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Darwin - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Lizult, and another! Darwin is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Stark Lizult!

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