Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

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!

Event: CCC 7 : Nogueira vs Zaire
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Iverson scoring well with a low kick there. #TD2#
Santana closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Santana looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Iverson is concentrating on defense, preventing Santana from advancing position.
Iverson trying to control but Santana postures up.
Iverson is trying to stand back up but Santana is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Iverson manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Iverson tries to sprawl but Santana drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Iverson kicks off Santana and gets to his feet. #T1#
Santana tries for a takedown but Iverson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Iverson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Santana tries to get set, Iverson tries to push him back and clinch up but Santana manages to avoid the attempt.
Santana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Iverson swivels and escapes.
Iverson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Allen Iverson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joelinton Santana.#CL#
Iverson forces Santana back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Iverson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santana blocks a head kick by Iverson.
Santana is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Iverson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Iverson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Santana controls Iverson momentarily but Iverson frees himself. #SUB2#
Santana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Iverson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Santana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Iverson defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iverson throwing strikes from guard but Santana blocks nicely. #T3#
Santana has his hands on Iverson's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Santana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Iverson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santana on the ground.
Iverson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santana is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Santana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Iverson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Iverson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Santana's guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Santana lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Santana wants to stand but Iverson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Santana tries to free his leg and advance position but Iverson is retaining full guard.
Iverson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Iverson has a closed guard, preventing Santana from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Allen Iverson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Santana shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Iverson looking to score a takedown here. Santana is defending well but Iverson drives through and ends up in Santana's guard.
Iverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Santana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santana 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##SUB2#
Santana seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Santana is working for a kimura but Iverson is defending it quite comfortably.
Santana is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Iverson! #T1#
Santana trying to control but Iverson is having none of it.
Iverson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Santana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Iverson is concentrating on defense, preventing Santana from advancing position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Santana is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Iverson sees it coming and defends easily.
Iverson is looking to escape.
Joelinton Santana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Iverson is trying to get back to full guard.
Iverson wants to control but Santana is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Santana is trying to work for a kimura but Iverson is defending well. #T3#
Santana trying to pass the guard but Iverson defending well.
Santana is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Santana sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Iverson wants to control the action here but instead Santana manages to pass to full mount!
Iverson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Santana looking to secure an arm triangle but Iverson defends it well.
Santana content just to control the position here.
Iverson wants to control but Santana is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Santana is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joelinton Santana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Iverson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Iverson gets caught flat footed, as Santana shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Santana showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Santana stands and throws Iverson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Santana is trying to get an arm triangle but Iverson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Santana tries for a kimura but Iverson is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Santana swings around for an armbar but Iverson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Santana's guard.
Santana managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Santana isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Iverson stacks Santana on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Iverson!#T2#
Santana manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Santana is looking for a kimura but Iverson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santana to get the leverage.
Santana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santana passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Santana working for a submission but Iverson is keeping him at bay.
Iverson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Santana working for a guillotine from mount but Iverson is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Santana jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Iverson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Iverson and Santana has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T3#
Iverson struggling a bit here.
Santana tries to advance to mount but Iverson denies him.
Santana wants to stand but Iverson has his arm trapped. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Santana is trying to get an arm triangle but Iverson is defending well.
Santana trying to control the position but Iverson is working away. #SUB2#
Santana goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Iverson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Santana's guard! Nice work there by Iverson!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santana keeping moving, preventing Iverson from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joelinton Santana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santana has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joelinton Santana!

Event: UIW 9: Road to Champions 3
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Torres checks a leg kick.
Torres connects with a leg kick.
Canela fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Torres avoids it really well and circles away.
Canela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torres looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Canela is fending him off so far but Torres persists. Nope, Canela circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Torres.
Canela misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres has a takedown stuffed.
Canela doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Torres shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Canela is trying to defend but Torres finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Canela controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Torres seems to be looking for submissions.
Canela is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Torres thows a huge punch but Canela dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Canela looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Torres trying to control the pace.
Canela holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Torres is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Canela is just riding it out for now. Torres eventually gives up the hold.
Canela is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Canela 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.#T3#
Torres thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Canela blocking the ground and pound attempt from Torres. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Canela as he avoids it easily.
Canela throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Torres's waist but Torres gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Canela off to one side.
Canela looks winded!
Torres shoots in but no luck this time.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Canela has eaten all the pies!
Torres scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Torres shoots in for a double leg but Canela sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Torres shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Canela defends it nicely.#T4##CL2#
Canela pushes Torres up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Canela gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Torres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Canela sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Torres wants to control the position but Canela says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Canela 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. Torres tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Canela!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mateus Canela!

Event: FCL - 4
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Vegas misses with a series of wild punches.
Vegas misses with the combination.
Vegas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ratinho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vegas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ratinho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vegas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Vegas. No joy for Ratinho on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brulio Nascimento Ratinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ratinho dodges the punch combination from Vegas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ratinho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Vegas as Ratinho shoots in.
Luccy Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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.
Vegas misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Ratinho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vegas sprawls well. Vegas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ratinho gets slowly back to his feet.
Ratinho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vegas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ratinho somewhat.
Vegas throws a right hand that Ratinho ducks under and follows up with a left that Ratinho also avoids with ease.
Ratinho is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ratinho.
Vegas misses with a double jab.
Ratinho tries to counter with a takedown but Vegas is quick to defend against it.
Vegas cracks a nice hook into Ratinho's ribs.
Vegas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vegas swinging wildly here. #T2##CL2#
Vegas gets a clinch.
Vegas tries to break free but Ratinho pushes him back against the cage.
Ratinho goes for a takedown attempt but Vegas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vegas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vegas throws a series of punches but Ratinho avoids them all with ease.
Ratinho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegas misses with a double jab #TD#
and Ratinho counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vegas looks winded!
Vegas pushes Ratinho off looking to stand but Ratinho dives back in and keeps control.
Ratinho throwing shots but Vegas is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Ratinho seems to be working for a kimura but Vegas defends the submission attempt.
Ratinho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##SUB#
Ratinho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ratinho stops Vegas from getting back to his feet.
Ratinho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ratinho thows a huge punch but Vegas dodges it nicely. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ratinho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vegas is trying to escape back to his feet but Ratinho uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Ratinho throws an elbow but Vegas slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Ratinho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ratinho throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ratinho postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luccy Vegas 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#
Vegas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ratinho eats them both and turns towards Vegas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
Ratinho dives in and scores a takedown into Vegas's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ratinho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ratinho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegas wants to stand up but Ratinho is controlling him.
Ratinho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas wants to stand and escape but Ratinho is having none of it.
Vegas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ratinho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ratinho postures up in Vegas's guard and throws a big left but Vegas blocks it. #SUB#
Ratinho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vegas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vegas has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ratinho is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ratinho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ratinho advances position into side control!
Vegas parries the strikes from Ratinho easily there. Ratinho is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vegas to escape.
Ratinho throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ratinho grinds an elbow into Vegas's temple. #T2##SUB#
Ratinho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vegas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Ratinho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vegas, who protects the arm well.
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.#SUB#
Ratinho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vegas defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
Vegas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Ratinho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vegas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ratinho in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ratinho working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ratinho looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vegas is avoiding damage well.
Vegas dodges the ground and pound from Ratinho.
Ratinho postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vegas is trying to buck Ratinho off.
Ratinho working the body and head with strikes.
Vegas managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ratinho.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vegas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Ratinho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brulio Nascimento Ratinho dominated that second round.
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 closes the distance and clinches up with Vegas, looking for a takedown. Ratinho pushes Vegas against the cage but Vegas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vegas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ratinho circles away quickly and effectively.
Ratinho is looking to counter the offense by Vegas and move into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Vegas.
Vegas dips to his left and cracks Ratinho with an uppercut!
Vegas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ratinho.
Ratinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Ratinho throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vegas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ratinho is in Vegas's guard.
Ratinho throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ratinho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ratinho throwing strikes but missing.
Ratinho cracks Vegas with a solid left hand.
Vegas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Vegas is wriggling around but Ratinho manages to pass to half guard.
Nice strikes from Ratinho there. #SUB#
Ratinho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vegas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ratinho.
Ratinho missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #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 seems to be working for a kimura but Vegas defends the submission attempt.
Ratinho throwing shots but Vegas is blocking nicely.
Vegas is trying to stand up here but Ratinho is controlling him well. #SUB#
Ratinho is working for a kimura but Vegas is defending it quite comfortably.
Brulio Nascimento Ratinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ratinho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##ES2#
Vegas manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Vegas throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Ratinho counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vegas!

Vegas throws Ratinho to one side and escapes!
Brulio Nascimento Ratinho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vegas misses with the combination.
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!
Vegas misses with a two punch combination.
Ratinho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vegas is fending him off so far but Ratinho persists. Nope, Vegas circles away and we're back to standing.
Vegas throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Vegas tries to close the distance and clinch but Ratinho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Ratinho gets a takedown into half guard.
Ratinho throwing shots but Vegas is blocking nicely.
Ratinho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vegas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ratinho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vegas defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luccy Vegas.
I think Vegas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: FCL - 4
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Darwin leaves Basharat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Darwin is looking for a counter combo.
Darwin looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Basharat scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Darwin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Basharat. #CL2#
Basharat forces Darwin back against the cage and clinches.
Basharat misses with a knee to the head.
Darwin letting Basharat take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basharat manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Darwin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
Basharat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Darwin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL2#
Basharat takes the fight into the clinch.
Basharat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Basharat.
Basharat leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Darwin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Basharat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darwin backwards.
Basharat wants a takedown but no success here.
Basharat'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.
Basharat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2##BC2#
Basharat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Darwin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#Darwin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Basharat feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Darwin collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). David Basharat!

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