Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: IFA 7: Beach Bash
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1##CL#
Grujic darts in and clinches Guzzler up against the cage.
Grujic prevents the takedown attempt.
Grujic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guzzler.
A head punch on the inside from Grujic fails to land.
Grujic throws a head punch that misses.
Grujic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grujic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guzzler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grujic after a bit of a struggle.
Guzzler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grujic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guzzler backwards.
Grujic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guzzler backwards.
Still in the clinch, Grujic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grujic throws a head punch that misses.
Grujic lands with a light punch inside.
Guzzler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grujic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sava Grujic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spunk Guzzler.
Grujic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Guzzler turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Guzzler is looking to take a break and control but Grujic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Grujic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Guzzler has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Grujic is trying to escape the position but Guzzler is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Guzzler has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Grujic is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Guzzler yanks on the arm and Grujic is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Guzzler.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Spunk Guzzler!
Spunk Guzzler is the new featherweight champion!
An intense looking Spunk Guzzler took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I just sat on this little boys face.'.

Event: ENIGMA 226
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Tlaloc shoots in but no luck this time.
Tlaloc looks for a takedown but De Rabat sprawls well.
De Rabat uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tlaloc has time to react.
De Rabat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tlaloc.
Adrien De Rabat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quetzalcoatl Tlaloc.
De Rabat connects with a right hand. Tlaloc shakes it off.
Tlaloc changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Rabat tries to avoid it but Tlaloc manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Rabat to the ground. De Rabat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tlaloc looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Rabat is fending him off so far but Tlaloc persists. Nope, De Rabat circles away and we're back to standing.
De Rabat works Tlaloc's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rabat lands a jab to Tlaloc's midsection.
Quetzalcoatl Tlaloc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Rabat lands the left hand.#ROC#Tlaloc is rocked!
De Rabat throws a pinpoint strike between Tlaloc's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Tlaloc crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and De Rabat scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adrien De Rabat!
Adrien De Rabat really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Wrestler Wayfare logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Quetzalcoatl Tlaloc was interviewed post fight and said 'Elbooka Doka Inagura'.

Event: S-1 World Grand Prix 2024 - R1
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Gennari connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Gennari misses.
Sinclair throws a combination. Gennari tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gennari looks to score with a jab to the body but Sinclair is just out of range.
Sinclair uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gennari.#KD2#
Sinclair closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Gennari crashing to the mat! Gennari uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#CUT2#It looks like Bruno Gennari has been cut.
We've been informed that Sinclair has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
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!#CL2#
Sinclair rushes Gennari and presses him up against the ropes.
Gennari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gennari looking to throw knees to the head but Sinclair is blocking nicely.
Gennari tries to land a knee to the head but Sinclair blocks with his arms.
Sinclair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gennari has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Sinclair.
Sinclair lands a right hand.
Sinclair lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gennari tries to land a knee to the head but Sinclair blocks with his arms. #T1#
Gennari is trying to break the clinch but Sinclair is controlling him.
Gennari tries a knee to the head but Sinclair blocks it.
Sinclair lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sinclair digs a right hand underneath Gennari's ribcage. Gennari let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gennari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sinclair avoids it.
Sinclair lands a shot to the body.
Gennari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sinclair lands with a short shot to the head.
Sinclair lands a left hand.
Gennari wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sinclair has him pressed against the ropes.
Gennari misses with a punch on the inside.
Gennari tries to land a knee to the head but Sinclair blocks with his arms. #T2#
Sinclair makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sinclair stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sinclair is leaning against Gennari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sinclair managing to block the knees to the body from Gennari.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sinclair.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sinclair.
Gennari misses with a knee strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Sinclair.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gennari trying to land knees to the body.
Sinclair landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gennari throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Itchy Sinclair should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Bruno Gennari's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Sinclair closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Gennari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sinclair lands a shot to the body.
Sinclair lands a hook that snaps the head of Gennari backwards.
Sinclair pushes Gennari back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gennari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sinclair blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Gennari's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gennari looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC#
Gennari breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gennari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair misses with a low kick.
Sinclair scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A low kick lands for Sinclair.
Sinclair slips a straight right by Gennari.
Sinclair fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gennari has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Sinclair drives through and clinches with Gennari against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Sinclair - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Sinclair working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gennari tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gennari is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gennari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gennari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sinclair lands an uppercut.
Sinclair has Gennari pressed against the ropes, preventing Gennari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sinclair blocking some punches.
Sinclair lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gennari backwards.
A short right from Sinclair. #T2#
Sinclair softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Gennari has a couple of punches blocked by Sinclair.
Gennari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gennari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sinclair avoiding damage as Gennari throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gennari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Sinclair scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sinclair managing to block the knees to the body from Gennari.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sinclair lands a nice uppercut.
Gennari misses with a knee strike.
Sinclair blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itchy Sinclair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Gennari's cut.
That's time! Gennari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Sinclair moves into the clinch.#BC#
Gennari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gennari tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Sinclair has managed to clinch.
Sinclair lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Gennari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gennari looks to land a left hand but Sinclair moved out of range nicely.
Gennari walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sinclair checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gennari throws a head kick that misses.
Sinclair steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gennari.
Gennari takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Gennari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gennari blocks a head kick by Sinclair.
Sinclair catches Gennari napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Gennari crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Sinclair raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Itchy Sinclair!
In his post fight interview, Itchy Sinclair started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 009
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Wallaby as Schlepper shoots in.
Wallaby moves in looking to clinch but Schlepper pushes him off.
Schlepper shoots in looking for a takedown. Wallaby tries to sprawl out of it but Schlepper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wallaby manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Schlepper darts in looking for a takedown but Wallaby gets double underhooks and turns Schlepper into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huug Schlepper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Wallaby as the two fighters clinch.
Wallaby gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schlepper. #BC2#
Wallaby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Wallaby rushes Schlepper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Schlepper's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Wallaby successfully pulls guard.
Schlepper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wallaby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Schlepper is stalling in the full guard.
Schlepper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schlepper has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schlepper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallaby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wallaby can do anything to dispel that myth.
Schlepper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wallaby shoots in for a takedown but Schlepper shows good takedown defense.
Wallaby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schlepper closes the distance and clinches up with Wallaby, looking for a takedown. Schlepper pushes Wallaby against the cage but Wallaby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
Wallaby connects with a body shot that sends Schlepper's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Wallaby scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
It looks like Wallaby is going to stand back up.
Schlepper is looking to escape.
Wallaby has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Schlepper tries to roll over but Wallaby keeps him under control.
Wallaby wants to control but Schlepper is keeping him busy.
Wallaby misses with a head shot. Schlepper uses the momentum to regain guard.
Wallaby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Wallaby in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schlepper is on top in guard. #REVR#
Wallaby trying to keep a closed guard but Schlepper is proving a slippery customer.
Schlepper is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wallaby trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Schlepper is stalling in the full guard.
Wallaby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schlepper is one step ahead there.
Schlepper wants to pass the guard but Wallaby is keeping the position.
Wallaby is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Schlepper stands and throws Wallaby's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallaby gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Wallaby gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Wallaby dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wallaby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schlepper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wallaby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schlepper somewhat.#TD#
Schlepper looking to score a takedown here. Wallaby is defending well but Schlepper drives through and ends up in Wallaby's guard.
Wallaby is trying to keep Schlepper in close.
Schlepper sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallaby is trying to keep Schlepper in close.
Wallaby keeping full guard, as Schlepper tries to pass. #T1#
Schlepper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Huug Schlepper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schlepper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Schlepper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schlepper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here as Schlepper stalls from top position.
Wallaby looks to move to half guard but instead Schlepper has passed into mount! Damn!#T2#
Schlepper looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schlepper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Schlepper is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wallaby can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Wallaby is looking to get to half guard.
Schlepper controlling his opponent. #T3#
Wallaby working to try and regain half guard.
Wallaby is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schlepper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wallaby is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schlepper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schlepper seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wallaby for as long as he can get away with.
Wallaby tries to hold on but Schlepper postures up.
Schlepper controlling the pace for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Schlepper.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schlepper moves to back control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Huug Schlepper dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Wallaby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Schlepper fails with the takedown
and Wallaby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schlepper has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wallaby.
Schlepper seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Wallaby moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallaby wants to get back to striking at distance but Schlepper won't allow it.
Schlepper displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wallaby up against the cage.#BC#
Schlepper manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Wallaby shoots in for a takedown but Schlepper shows good takedown defense.
Huug Schlepper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Wallaby.#TD#
Schlepper shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wallaby napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A control attempt from Wallaby but he's now mounted!
Schlepper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wallaby is looking to get to half guard.
Schlepper controlling from the full mount.
Wallaby is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Wallaby tries to hold on but Schlepper pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlepper content just to control the position here.
Schlepper continues to hold on tight.
Schlepper'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.#T3##SUB#
Schlepper has isolated one of Wallaby's arms. Wallaby looking to fight him off but Schlepper twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Huug Schlepper!
A very excited looking Huug Schlepper rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 112
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Grujic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grujic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pepe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Grujic looks to move away, Pepe throws a big counter combo but Grujic just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Grujic closes the distance and pushes Pepe back into the cage.
Pepe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pepe blocking some punches.
Pepe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pepe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A shot in the inside from Grujic.
Grujic blocks an uppercut.
Pepe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grujic prevents a body shot from Pepe.
Grujic throws a punch but it's blocked by Pepe.
Grujic misses with some punches.
Pepe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pepe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pepe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grujic.
Grujic misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pepe.
Grujic blocks an uppercut.
Pepe misses with a punch on the inside.
Grujic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grujic working aggressively here.
Pepe blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Grujic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pepe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grujic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pepe is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Pepe.
Pepe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pepe misses with the head strike.
Pepe working aggressively here.
Pepe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grujic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pepe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Pepe fails to land.
Pepe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grujic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pepe misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grujic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Pepe scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grujic.
Grujic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grujic swings wildly with an uppercut but Pepe uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grujic blocking some punches.
Grujic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pepe backwards. #T2#
Grujic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pepe lands a hook that snaps the head of Grujic backwards.
Pepe struggles to land a body shot inside as Grujic controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Pepe fails to land.
Pepe working aggressively here.
Pepe misses with some punches.
Pepe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grujic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grujic keeps control of Pepe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pepe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grujic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pepe throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Pepe.
Grujic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Grujic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grujic working aggressively here.
Pepe takes a shot to the head.
Grujic blocks a body shot from Pepe.
Pepe blocking some punches.
Grujic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grujic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grujic lands with a light punch inside.
Pepe throws a head punch that misses.
Grujic swings wildly with an uppercut but Pepe uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Pepe.
Grujic misses with some punches.
Grujic misses with a punch on the inside.
Grujic throws a head punch that misses.
Pepe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grujic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grujic has a couple of punches blocked by Pepe.
Pepe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grujic misses with the head strike.
Grujic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pepe fails to land.
A short left from Grujic.
Grujic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grujic.
Grujic misses with some punches.
Grujic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pepe has a couple of punches blocked by Grujic.
Grujic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pepe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grujic lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Grujic. #BC#
Pepe breaks the clinch. #T4##CL2#
Grujic closes the distance and pushes Pepe back into the cage.
Pepe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pepe misses with a punch to the body.
Pepe blocks an uppercut.
Grujic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pepe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pepe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grujic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grujic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pepe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grujic backwards.
Grujic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pepe.
Grujic lands a right hand.
Grujic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grujic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grujic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pepe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pepe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pepe throws a punch but it's blocked by Grujic.
Grujic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pepe throws a head punch that misses.
Grujic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sava Grujic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Grujic moves into the clinch.
Grujic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grujic.
Grujic scores with a shoulder strike.
Grujic blocking some punches.
Pepe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pepe as Grujic tries to tie him up.
Pepe misses with a punch to the body.
Pepe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pepe lands with a right to the head.
Grujic working aggressively here.
Pepe working aggressively here.
Pepe has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pepe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grujic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepe is trying to maintain a safe position but Grujic gets an underhook and turns Pepe into the cage.
Pepe tries to work over Grujic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grujic throws a head punch that misses.
Grujic gets through Pepe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grujic throws a punch but it's blocked by Pepe.
Grujic misses with some punches.
Pepe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grujic backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Pepe's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Grujic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grujic misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grujic.
Grujic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pepe blocks an uppercut.
Pepe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grujic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pepe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pepe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grujic backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Grujic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pepe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pepe.
Pepe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pepe misses with a punch on the inside.
Grujic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grujic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pepe struggles to land a body shot inside as Grujic controls his hands.
Pepe blocking some punches.
Pepe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pepe blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Grujic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pepe misses with a punch on the inside.
Pepe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grujic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Pepe manages to break the clinch.
Pepe circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Pepe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grujic.#CL2#
Grujic closes the distance and clinches.
Grujic misses with the head strike.
Pepe tries to work over Grujic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grujic.
Pepe blocking some punches.
Pepe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grujic prevents a body shot from Pepe.
Pepe tries to work over Grujic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pepe tries to work over Grujic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pepe is leaning against Grujic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grujic working aggressively here.
Pepe throws a head punch that misses.
Pepe throws a head punch that misses.
Grujic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pepe misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Grujic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pepe misses with the head strike.
Pepe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pepe struggles to land a body shot inside as Grujic controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grujic.
A short right from Grujic.
Grujic misses with the head strike.
Pepe blocking some punches.
Pepe throws a punch but it's blocked by Grujic.
Grujic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pepe backwards.
Grujic lands an uppercut.
Pepe blocks an uppercut.
Grujic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pepe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grujic misses with the head strike. #BC#
Pepe breaks from the clinch.
Grujic tries to clinch
and Pepe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grujic closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Pepe counter with a right hand. #T4#
Grujic wants to clinch.#CL2#
Grujic has closed the distance and engaged Pepe in a clinch.
Pepe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grujic backwards.
Pepe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pepe pushes Grujic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grujic blocks an uppercut.
Pepe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Grujic.
Grujic working aggressively here.
Sava Grujic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pepe.
Pepe misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pepe.
Grujic blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Grujic fails to land.
Pepe swings wildly with an uppercut but Grujic uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sava Grujic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Grujic has closed the distance and engaged Pepe in a clinch.
Grujic prevents a body shot from Pepe.
Grujic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grujic lands a shoulder strike.
Pepe struggles to land a body shot inside as Grujic controls his hands.
Pepe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pepe tries a body shot but Grujic blocks it.
Grujic misses with some punches.
Grujic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pepe backwards.
Pepe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pepe leaning against his opponent.
Grujic blocks an uppercut.
Pepe throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepe struggles to land a body shot inside as Grujic controls his hands.
Grujic throws a punch but it's blocked by Pepe.
A head punch on the inside from Grujic fails to land.
Grujic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Pepe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pepe misses with the combination. #T1#
Grujic tries to clinch there but Pepe circles away.
A quick step to the side and Pepe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grujic darts in trying to clinch
and Pepe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grujic doesn't manage to clinch there - Pepe circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Pepe misses the target.
Grujic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pepe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pepe lands with a nice combination. Grujic backs away looking to recover.
Grujic wants to clinch but Pepe slips to the side
and Pepe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Grujic is rocked!
Good exchange - Pepe coming out on top.
Grujic is still on wobbly legs! Can Pepe finish him?
Pepe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grujic tries to clinch up.
Pepe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grujic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pepe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grujic fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Grujic wants to clinch.
Grujic fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Pepe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grujic seems to have recovered his senses.
Sava Grujic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Grujic takes the fight into the clinch.
Grujic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grujic blocks an uppercut.
Pepe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grujic misses with the head strike.
Grujic tries to stall but Pepe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pepe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grujic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grujic blocking some punches.
A short right from Grujic on the inside.
Pepe lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Pepe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grujic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pepe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grujic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grujic tries to clinch
letting Pepe counter with a right hand.
Ines Pepe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Grujic moves to clinch but Pepe breaks away
and Pepe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grujic doesn't manage to clinch there - Pepe circles away. #CL2#
Grujic gets a clinch.
Grujic blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grujic.
Grujic misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Pepe. #BC#
Pepe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grujic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pepe paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Grujic moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grujic.
Pepe blocks an uppercut.
Pepe can't find room to land a body shot as Grujic controls the action.
Pepe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grujic has a couple of punches blocked by Pepe.
Grujic misses with some punches.
Grujic swings wildly with an uppercut but Pepe uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Pepe misses with a punch to the body.
Grujic misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grujic.
Pepe working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pepe.
Grujic gets through Pepe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Pepe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Grujic darts in and clinches Pepe up against the cage.
Pepe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pepe throws a punch but it's blocked by Grujic.
Pepe blocks an uppercut.
Pepe struggles to land a body shot inside as Grujic controls his hands.
Pepe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grujic blocking some punches.
Grujic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grujic swings wildly with an uppercut but Pepe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grujic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grujic misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ines Pepe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grujic 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sava Grujic!
In his post fight interview, Sava Grujic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ENIGMA 222
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Gunterson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Tlaloc counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tlaloc throwing strikes from guard but Gunterson blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunterson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tlaloc won't allow Gunterson to get back to his feet.
Tlaloc postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tlaloc throwing strikes from guard but Gunterson blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunterson looking to control.
Tlaloc engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Gunterson wants to sweep here but Tlaloc controlling him for the moment.
Gunterson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Tlaloc gets a double leg takedown into Gunterson's guard.
Tlaloc throws a big right hand that misses.
Gunterson trying to control the position.
Gunterson wants to get back to his feet but Tlaloc is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Tlaloc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunterson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gunterson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tlaloc 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.
Tlaloc stops Gunterson from standing up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tlaloc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gunterson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Quetzalcoatl Tlaloc has been cut.#TD#
Tlaloc shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gunterson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tlaloc is chipping away with strikes. #T3#
Tlaloc sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gunterson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunterson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tlaloc misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tlaloc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tlaloc trying to control here.
Gunterson blocks the strikes from Tlaloc.
Tlaloc tries to roll over but Gunterson keeps him under control.
Gunterson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Tlaloc connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Tlaloc flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gunterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tlaloc keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tlaloc misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Quetzalcoatl Tlaloc will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Quetzalcoatl Tlaloc's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tlaloc looks for a takedown but Gunterson sprawls well.
Gunterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gunterson throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Tlaloc counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tlaloc.
Tlaloc is standing up over Gunterson. Gunterson looks to escape but Tlaloc dives into side control. #REVB#
Tlaloc misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tlaloc fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunterson can't do much from the bottom here.
Gunterson tries to buck Tlaloc off but Tlaloc is having none of it.#T1#
Gunterson wants to control but Tlaloc postures up.
Tlaloc will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tlaloc working the ground and pound.
Tlaloc fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tlaloc in side control, throwing shots but Gunterson defends.
Sloppy strikes there by Tlaloc.
Gunterson wants to control but Tlaloc postures up.
Gunterson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Tlaloc landing a few strikes.
Quetzalcoatl Tlaloc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ground and pound from Tlaloc seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tlaloc working the ground and pound but Gunterson is defending the strikes.
Gunterson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tlaloc connects with a decent elbow.
Gunterson wants to get back to his feet.
Gunterson tries to improve position but can't. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
No luck for Tlaloc with that takedown attempt.
Gunterson misses with a few strikes there.
Tlaloc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gunterson looks to land a combination but Tlaloc avoids it well.
Gunterson lunges at Tlaloc with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tlaloc's hand. #TD#
Tlaloc shoots in and bounces Gunterson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tlaloc prevents Gunterson from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Gunterson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gunterson working a defensive guard here.
Gunterson wants to stand and escape but Tlaloc is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quetzalcoatl Tlaloc dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quetzalcoatl Tlaloc's cut.
That's time! Tlaloc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Gunterson cracks a nice hook into Tlaloc's ribs.
Tlaloc is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Gunterson moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Gunterson!
Quetzalcoatl Tlaloc was interviewed post fight and said 'Elbooka Doka Inagura'.

Event: NG 13
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Reddick connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Jones takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Tibi Jones has been cut.
Reddick lands with a shot to the body.
Jones looks winded!
The fighters circle momentarily. Reddick darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reddick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab lands there for Reddick.
and Reddick counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Jones! He's just covering up as Reddick starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Reddick!
Tibi Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'I'ma take this one and double it for give it to next person'.

Event: S-1 Europe GP 2024 - R2
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1#
Sinclair swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Sinclair closes the distance and clinches.
Hnawka is trying to force a seperation but Sinclair has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sinclair.
Still in the clinch, Sinclair scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hnawka looking to slow down the pace here.
Hnawka tries to stall but Sinclair uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hnawka is looking to break free of the clinch but Sinclair has double underhooks.
Hnawka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sinclair lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Hnawka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Sinclair - that landed with a thud.
Sinclair lands an uppercut.
Sinclair lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hnawka backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Lal Hnawka has been cut.
Hnawka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sinclair blocks it with crossed arms.
Hnawka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sinclair lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Sinclair.
Hnawka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hnawka wants to get back to striking at distance but Sinclair won't allow it.
A short right from Sinclair on the inside.
Hnawka tries to break free but Sinclair pushes him back against the ropes.#T2#
Hnawka is trying to break the clinch but Sinclair has him pressed against the ropes.
Sinclair makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sinclair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hnawka takes a shot to the head.
Sinclair lands a hook that snaps the head of Hnawka backwards.
We've been informed that Sinclair has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sinclair scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hnawka is trying to force a seperation but Sinclair has the dominant position.
A right hand to the body from Sinclair.
Hnawka working hard to break the clinch.
Sinclair avoiding damage as Hnawka throws knees to the body.
Sinclair lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hnawka backwards.
Sinclair keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hnawka's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itchy Sinclair dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lal Hnawka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##KD2#
Sinclair scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Hnawka beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#CL2#
Sinclair rushes Hnawka and presses him up against the ropes.
Hnawka working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Sinclair on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Sinclair.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hnawka stalling in the clinch but Sinclair improves position.
Hnawka tries to break the clinch but Sinclair is controlling the position.
Hnawka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sinclair makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sinclair keeps control of Hnawka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sinclair keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hnawka's efforts to push away.
Sinclair prevents Hnawka from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Hnawka takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sinclair unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hnawka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hnawka tries to break free but Sinclair pushes him back against the ropes.
Sinclair lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hnawka has had enough of the clinch but Sinclair keeps him there for the moment.
Hnawka wants to break free but Sinclair has control.
Sinclair presses Hnawka against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hnawka is trying to push Sinclair away but Sinclair has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Sinclair digs a right hand into Hnawka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hnawka's gas tank.
Hnawka tries to circle away but Sinclair has him pinned against the ropes.
Sinclair lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hnawka backwards. #T2#
A short right from Sinclair on the inside.
Sinclair lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sinclair.
Hnawka tries to circle away but Sinclair has him pinned against the ropes.
Sinclair lands with a light punch inside.
Sinclair lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hnawka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Sinclair - that landed with a thud.
Hnawka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Sinclair.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sinclair.
Hnawka wants to break free but Sinclair has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itchy Sinclair takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Lal Hnawka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Sinclair closes the distance and clinches.
Hnawka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sinclair up against the ropes.
Itchy Sinclair seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sinclair.
Sinclair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hnawkas head.
Sinclair keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hnawka's efforts to push away.
Hnawka just leaning against Sinclair, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hnawka is trying to push Sinclair away but Sinclair has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hnawka misses with a body punch.
Sinclair lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sinclair lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Hnawka wants to get back to striking at distance but Sinclair won't allow it.
Sinclair lands a shot to the body.
Sinclair keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hnawka's efforts to push away.
Hnawka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Sinclair.
Sinclair works on Hnawka's body with a couple of short punches.
Sinclair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hnawkas head.
A shot in the inside from Sinclair.
Sinclair lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sinclair - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Sinclair. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sinclair lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hnawka or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Hnawka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Sinclair rushes Hnawka and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sinclair lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hnawka backwards.
Sinclair throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sinclair makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sinclair lands a shoulder strike.
Sinclair keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hnawka's efforts to push away.
Hnawka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hnawka misses with an elbow over the top.
Lal Hnawka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Itchy Sinclair is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sinclair lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Itchy Sinclair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sinclair 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 James Glass scores the fight 24:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itchy Sinclair!
Itchy Sinclair spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Lal Hnawka had this to say: 'I will be back!!'.

Event: HFA 19
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Rodrigues misses with a body shot.
Rodrigues with a jab.
Rodrigues stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodrigues wants it to stay on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Rodrigues misses.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruneau looks to land a body kick but Rodrigues moved away.
Bruneau shoots and misses
and Rodrigues counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bruneau fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Bruneau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruneau moves away.
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruneau fails with the takedown
and Rodrigues counters with a nice body shot.
Rodrigues listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bruneau throws a solid leg kick but Rodrigues takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bruneau.
Bruneau takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Bruneau defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
Bruneau tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
Bruneau tries for a takedown but Rodrigues circles away easily
and Rodrigues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodrigues lands with a good body shot.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruneau moves away.
Rodrigues connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rodrigues lands with a good body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bruneau.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruneau.
Rodrigues swings for the body but Bruneau moves out of range.
Rodrigues changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Bruneau's ribcage but misses.
Bruneau is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Bruneau tries to clinch up but Rodrigues circles away and keeps his distance.
Bruneau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodrigues doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rodrigues changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruneau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bruneau throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rodrigues slips a jab and a cross from Bruneau.
Bruneau shoots and misses
and Rodrigues counters with a left to the body.
Bruneau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
Bruneau misses with a few strikes there.
Rodrigues is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bruneau had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bruneau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodrigues as he avoids it easily.
Rodrigues looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodrigues scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bruneau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigues paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodrigues fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bruneau on the side of the head.#T3#
Rodrigues stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rodrigues is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bruneau rather than just go for the knockout.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruneau with a poor takedown
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodrigues.
Bruneau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bruneau.
Bruneau is breathing heavily.
Bruneau misses with a takedown attempt - Rodrigues sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bruneau walks into a left hand.
Bruneau shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target. #T4#
Bruneau looks to clinch
and Rodrigues connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruneau defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruben Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodrigues comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodrigues. That snapped Bruneau's head back.
A big left from Rodrigues misses.
Bruneau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rodrigues misses with a hook.
Bruneau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bruneau defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the side of Bruneau's head but Bruneau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Rodrigues. Beautiful body shot.
Bruneau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Rodrigues dominated that round.
That's time! Bruneau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bruneau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
Nice takedown defense from Rodrigues. No joy for Bruneau on that attempt.
Bruneau throws a series of punches but Rodrigues avoids them all with ease.
Bruneau goes for a double leg but Rodrigues avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodrigues continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Rodrigues was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bruneau fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Bruneau. 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.
Bruneau has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rodrigues is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bruneau throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodrigues. #T1##BC#
Bruneau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruneau tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rodrigues manages to circle out of the way.
Rodrigues pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Bruneau. Beautiful body shot.
Bruneau with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rodrigues to score with a decent uppercut.
Rodrigues waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruneau.
Bruneau seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rodrigues cracks Bruneau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bruneau shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodrigues sprawls well. Rodrigues wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bruneau gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Rodrigues.#T2#
Rodrigues circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodrigues catches Bruneau with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Bruneau closes the distance and pushes Rodrigues back into the cage.
Bruneau stalling.
Bruneau tries to pull guard but Rodrigues forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rodrigues wants to break free but Bruneau has control.
Rodrigues wants to stall. #BC#
Bruneau manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruneau closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bruneau fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Bruneau wants to clinch up but Rodrigues keeps it at a distance.
Rodrigues keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodrigues jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodrigues jabs at Bruneau's body.
Rodrigues keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bruneau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bruneau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Bruneau is out of range.
Bruneau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bruneau tries to clinch up but Rodrigues circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodrigues! But no joy.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
Bruneau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Bruneau looks for a takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well.
Bruneau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodrigues throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodrigues lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bruneau throws a head kick but Rodrigues moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Rodrigues slaps away a takedown attempt from Bruneau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Bruneau moves out of range.
Bruneau went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Bruneau blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruneau tries to score with a low kick but Rodrigues moves his leg out of the way.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Rodrigues showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bruneau throws a head kick but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Bruneau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Teddy Bruneau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bruneau is defended easily by Rodrigues.
Bruneau dodges the punch combination from Rodrigues.
Bruneau swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Rodrigues lands a really nice looking cross but Bruneau seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruneau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
Bruneau with a poor takedown
and Rodrigues counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bruneau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Bruneau takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bruneau looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Bruneau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodrigues moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bruneau.
Bruneau ducks right into an uppercut from Rodrigues.
Bruneau avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Bruneau appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bruneau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodrigues defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Bruneau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bruneau's head backwards.
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bruneau's head backwards.#T2#
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Bruneau is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rodrigues.
Bruneau tries for a takedown but Rodrigues circles away easily
and Rodrigues connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruben Rodrigues seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bruneau fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues avoids it really well and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rodrigues checks a leg kick.
Rodrigues scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Bruneau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues scores with the left hand. Bruneau knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Bruneau fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bruneau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruneau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bruneau. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bruneau.
Rodrigues appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rodrigues lands the left hand.
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruneau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
Bruneau wants to clinch up but Rodrigues keeps it at a distance.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodrigues scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bruneau in his tracks. #T4#
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruneau moves away.
Bruneau moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruneau closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodrigues circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bruneau.
Rodrigues throws an overhand right that lands on Bruneau's shoulder, as Bruneau tries to avoid the shot.
Ruben Rodrigues is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bruneau misses with an uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bruneau.
Rodrigues's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rodrigues duly obliges.
Teddy Bruneau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bruneau.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Rodrigues comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodrigues 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruben Rodrigues!
A relieved looking Ruben Rodrigues thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 006
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1##KD#
Ramos feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Schlepper sprawling to the canvas! Schlepper rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ramos finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Huug Schlepper has been cut.
Ramos throws a hook but Schlepper blocks it.
Ramos just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Schlepper closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ramos to the mat! Ramos manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramos keeping full guard, as Schlepper tries to pass.
Schlepper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schlepper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schlepper content to stall in guard here. #T1#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ramos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramos trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ramos leaves Schlepper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Schlepper scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ramos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schlepper is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Ramos is trying to improve his position.
Ramos trying to remain calm as Schlepper controls from the top position.
Schlepper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ramos has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ramos is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Schlepper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB2#
Schlepper is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ramos is trying to escape and Schlepper transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ramos is forced to tap! Nice work there by Schlepper! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Huug Schlepper!
Huug Schlepper was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 97
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Grujic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chang but Chang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grujic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grujic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chang tries to avoid it but Grujic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chang to the ground. Chang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grujic with a poor takedown
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Ching Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sava Grujic.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grujic.
Chang lands with a hook. Grujic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grujic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grujic misses with a takedown attempt
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Grujic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
A jab from Grujic misses.
Grujic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chang as he jumps to the side.
Sava Grujic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grujic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grujic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chang connects with a single shot there.
Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grujic.
Grujic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chang circles away.
Grujic doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Grujic looks winded!
Grujic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grujic. #T2#
Chang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grujic's hands.
Grujic has his takedown stuffed
and Chang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#Grujic is rocked!
It looks like Chang has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
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!
Grujic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chang misses with a straight right.
Grujic has his takedown stuffed
and Chang counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Grujic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chang counters with a straight right hand.
Chang scores with the left hand. Grujic knows he should have avoided that one.
Grujic is still on wobbly legs! Can Chang finish him?
Grujic tries for a takedown but Chang circles away easily
and Chang counters with a straight right hand.
Grujic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chang counters with a crisp right that sends Grujic to the canvas! Chang follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ching Chang!
After the big win, Ching Chang made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BANZAI NUTRITION and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 99
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1##TD#
Sweeney drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Sweeney thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Sweeney 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. #SUB#
Sweeney drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sweeney jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sweeney trying to control but Temirbekovich is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sweeney drops back looking for a leg! Temirbekovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Temirbekovich manages to kick Sweeney off! Sweeney jumps back into Temirbekovich's guard. #SUB#
Sweeney thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1##SUB#
Sweeney drops back looking for a leg! Temirbekovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Temirbekovich manages to kick Sweeney off! Sweeney jumps back into Temirbekovich's guard. #SUB#
Sweeney 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. #SUB#
Sweeney drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sweeney jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Sweeney 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. #SUB#
Sweeney 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. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Sweeney 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.
Temirbekovich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sweeney controls the pace.
Temirbekovich keeping moving, preventing Sweeney from controlling successfully.
Temirbekovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sweeney trying to control the position from guard on top but Temirbekovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sweeney drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sweeney jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Temirbekovich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sweeney sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Temirbekovich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sweeney. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Sweeney thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Sweeney drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sweeney jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sweeney not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sweeney wants to control from the top but Temirbekovich keeps moving. #SUB#
Sweeney thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Sweeney thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sweeney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sweeney stays in close to Temirbekovich's body and controls the position.
Sweeney trying to control the position from guard on top but Temirbekovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Temirbekovich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been informed that Temirbekovich has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sweeney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Temirbekovich circles away.
Sweeney walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Temirbekovich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sweeney.
Sweeney dives in for a single leg takedown but Temirbekovich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kameron Sweeney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Temirbekovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Temirbekovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kameron Sweeney dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sweeney ducks right into an uppercut from Temirbekovich.
Sweeney is trying hard to land a takedown here. Temirbekovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sweeney.
Temirbekovich displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sweeney.
A little jabbing left from Temirbekovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kameron Sweeney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Temirbekovich scores with a nice right hand.
Sweeney fails with the takedown
and Temirbekovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Sweeney is rocked!
Sweeney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Temirbekovich as he jumps to the side.
Temirbekovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sweeney.
Temirbekovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Temirbekovich scores with a nice head shot.
Oh Sweeney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sweeney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Are you kidding me?! Temirbekovich ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Sweeney clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zaurbek Temirbekovich!
During a confident post fight interview, Zaurbek Temirbekovich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFF 2
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Shubuzaia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gutenberg as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Gutenberg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shubuzaia wants to get back to his feet.
Shubuzaia wants to control but Gutenberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gutenberg trying to control the pace. #SU#
Gutenberg decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Whack! Gutenberg lands a heavy head kick that drops Shubuzaia. The ref tackles Gutenberg to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Shubuzaia was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Elias Gutenberg!

Event: NextGen 5
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Boro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boro wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones trying to hold on to Boro's head to control him but Boro postures up.
Boro winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones wants to control but Boro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Boro.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to get back to full guard but Boro takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Boro landing strikes, looking to finish! #T1#
Jones tries to hold on but Boro postures up.
The referee warns Jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boro lands a heavy elbow.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Jones is in a horrible position here. Boro smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #CUT2#It looks like Tibi Jones has been cut.#SUB2#
Jones defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Boro.
Boro connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T2##SUB2#
Boro moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jones has worked his arm free - good work by Jones!
Boro landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones is not content to let Boro control the position.
Boro has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Xtreme Fighting Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Boro advances to mount.
Boro is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT2#Tibi Jones's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Boro pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#CUT2#Jeez, Tibi Jones's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jones flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Boro cracks Jones with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marl Boro!
Tibi Jones spoke after the fight, saying 'I'ma take this one and double it for give it to next person'.

Event: S-1 South America GP 2024 - R2
Date: Aug 29, 2024

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Okubo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sinclair throws a nice looking combination but Okubo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Sinclair takes the fight into the clinch.
Okubo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okubo is trying to push Sinclair away but Sinclair has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Okubo misses with an elbow strike.
Sinclair has Okubo pressed against the ropes, preventing Okubo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sinclair lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okubo or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Okubo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sinclair lands with a light punch inside.
Sinclair lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sinclair lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#It looks like Shunosuke Okubo has been cut.#T1#
Sinclair is working Okubo over against the ropes.
Okubo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sinclair avoids it.
Sinclair working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okubo misses with a knee to the head.
Okubo trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sinclair.
Okubo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sinclair has him pressed against the ropes.
A short left from Sinclair.
Sinclair lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okubo or not.
Okubo looking to stall.
Okubo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Okubo working hard to break the clinch.
Sinclair lands an uppercut.
Okubo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sinclair scores with a shoulder strike.
Okubo tries to throw a body punch but Sinclair avoids it by throwing Okubo back against the ropes.
Sinclair lands with a left to the head.
Okubo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sinclair is keeping busy.
Okubo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Okubo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sinclair creates a bit of distance and cracks Okubo with a big uppercut! Okubo goes down! The referee pushes Sinclair away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Okubo make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Sinclair takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Itchy Sinclair!
Itchy Sinclair gave a mention to Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Tlaloc gets caught flat footed, as Vaughan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tlaloc on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tlaloc tries to get out of the position.
Vaughan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tlaloc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vaughan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vaughan trying to control but Tlaloc is working from the bottom.
Vaughan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vaughan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tlaloc strikes from his own guard.
Vaughan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tlaloc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vaughan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tlaloc is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tlaloc keeping moving, preventing Vaughan from controlling successfully. #T1#
Tlaloc will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vaughan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tlaloc changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vaughan tries to avoid it but Tlaloc manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vaughan to the ground. Vaughan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vaughan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vaughan misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD#
Tlaloc shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tlaloc trying to control from half guard but Vaughan is working away.
Tlaloc landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Tlaloc content to control rather than advance.
Vaughan is trying to control but can't.
Tlaloc passes into side control, despite Vaughan's attempt to control the position.
Vaughan is looking to reverse the position.
Vaughan trying to control but Tlaloc flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Tlaloc connects with a big shot to the side of Vaughan's head. #T3#
Tlaloc throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Vaughan!
Tlaloc is not going to allow Vaughan to sit and survive in this position.
Vaughan is trapped and Tlaloc is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Tlaloc scores with punches to the body.
Vaughan trying to control the position but Tlaloc manages to sink in the hooks.
Tlaloc is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Vaughan up.
Tlaloc is landing with strikes. Vaughan can't take much more of this.
Tlaloc cracks Vaughan with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Vaughan from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Tlaloc is punishing Vaughan with strikes - can he finish him?!#T4#
Tlaloc gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Vaughan trying to control the hands but Tlaloc won't let him.
Vaughan can't escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaughan is covering up but some of the strikes from Tlaloc are getting through and doing damage.
Tlaloc will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tlaloc doesn't have the hooks in and Vaughan manages to turn into his guard.
Tlaloc throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Vaughan looking to sit in guard and control but Tlaloc gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quetzalcoatl Tlaloc dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tlaloc.
Vaughan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tlaloc looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tlaloc 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.
Vaughan is looking to get back to full guard here but Tlaloc has managed to pass to side control instead.
You can see the frustration on Vaughan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tlaloc working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tlaloc trying to control the action but Vaughan is working from the bottom. #T1#
Vaughan wants to control but Tlaloc postures up.
Vaughan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tlaloc scoring with punches and elbows.
Tlaloc connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vaughan some visible discomfort.
Vaughan is looking to regain half guard here but Tlaloc keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tlaloc is chipping away with strikes.
Tlaloc creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Vaughan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tlaloc wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tlaloc working the ground and pound.
Tlaloc is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vaughan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Vaughan taking a bit of punishment here - Tlaloc scoring with strikes.
Vaughan is not content to let Tlaloc control the position.
Tlaloc working the ground and pound.#T3#
Tlaloc has control of an arm but Vaughan manages to advance to Tlaloc's back!
Vaughan avoiding Tlaloc 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Vaughan is looking for a rear naked choke here but Tlaloc reverses the position brilliantly into Vaughan's guard!
Tlaloc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vaughan can do to turn this around?
Vaughan is breathing heavily.
Tlaloc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Vaughan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Vaughan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tlaloc defends well.
Vaughan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tlaloc content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tlaloc working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vaughan's head.
Tlaloc postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quetzalcoatl Tlaloc dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tlaloc will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vaughan enables Tlaloc to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vaughan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Vaughan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Vaughan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tlaloc uses from the top position.
Tlaloc scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tlaloc landing some decent shots from guard.
Tlaloc stopping the sweep attempt from Vaughan.
Tlaloc content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tlaloc throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Quetzalcoatl Tlaloc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tlaloc won't allow Vaughan to get back to his feet. #T1#
Vaughan wants to sweep but no luck.
Vaughan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Vaughan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tlaloc postures up.
Tlaloc is in close to Vaughan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tlaloc is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tlaloc working some strikes from top position.
Vaughan is trying to control the position but Tlaloc postures up. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tlaloc working some strikes from top position.
Vaughan is trying to hold Tlaloc in close to prevent damage but Tlaloc has managed to pass into half guard.
Tlaloc working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tlaloc lands a nice short elbow.
Tlaloc is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tlaloc seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tlaloc lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Tlaloc stalling away here and it's allowed Vaughan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Vaughan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tlaloc puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vaughan has hold of Tlaloc's hands but Tlaloc slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ES2#
Vaughan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Quetzalcoatl Tlaloc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Vaughan tries to sprawl but Tlaloc drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Vaughan kicks Tlaloc off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tlaloc has a takedown stuffed.
Vaughan fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Vaughan connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Vaughan shoots in and bounces Tlaloc off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tlaloc bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vaughan's guard. #REVR#
Tlaloc scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vaughan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tlaloc advances to half guard.
Vaughan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Odin Vaughan.
I think Tlaloc has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: NextGen 2
Date: Aug 28, 2024

#R1#
Tavernelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jufre was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavernelli.
Jufre is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jufre takes one to the chin there.
Jufre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tavernelli to score with a decent uppercut.
Tavernelli looks to throw the jab but Jufre is out of range. #TD2#
Jufre scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Jufre goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tavernelli has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jufre but great work by Tavernelli.
Tavernelli working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavernelli creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tavernelli remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Tavernelli working the body and head with strikes.
Tavernelli controls the position.
An elbow from Tavernelli crashes against the mat.
Tavernelli in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Tavernelli is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jufre has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tavernelli just content to control the position.
Tavernelli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Tavernelli scores with punches from side control.
Tavernelli passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jufre!
Tavernelli controlling the position easily from mount.
Tavernelli lands a heavy elbow.
Tavernelli controlling from the full mount.
Tavernelli looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tavernelli lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Tavernelli lands a nice shot to the head.
Tavernelli scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jufre is looking to improve his position but Tavernelli isn't that keen on the idea.
Tavernelli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tavernelli landing shots from mount.
Tavernelli lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#Jufre is rocked!
Tavernelli looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jufre is still in real trouble! Can Tavernelli finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavernelli looking to finish Jufre with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jufre!#T4#
Tavernelli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jufre seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tavernelli.
Tavernelli lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavernelli in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tavernelli loads up with a big shot that hurts Jufre! He's pulled Tavernelli in close but Tavernelli has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Jufre survive? More strikes from Tavernelli and Jufre is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ciro Tavernelli!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 84
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Lopez lands a nice looking body shot.
Sweeney gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sweeney shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lopez as he avoids it easily.
Sweeney closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sweeney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sweeney fails with the takedown
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kameron Sweeney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez loads up on a big right hand but Sweeney slips the punch.
Sweeney shoots in and drives through. Lopez sprawls well.
It seemed like Lopez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sweeney doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sweeney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lopez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lopez misses with a hook. Sweeney ducked under it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sweeney or perhaps it was just good defense by Lopez, which made it look bad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sweeney shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lopez scores with a counter punch that sends Sweeney to the canvas! Lopez smells blood - he's punishing Sweeney with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Sweeney has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Lopez!
In his post fight interview, Diego Lopez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: FLB 4
Date: Aug 20, 2024

#R1#
Yamauchi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tlaloc as he jumps to the side.
Yamauchi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #TD#
Yamauchi gets caught napping as Tlaloc dives in and scores a takedown. Yamauchi manages to retain guard.
Tlaloc throwing strikes from guard but Yamauchi blocks nicely.
Tlaloc throws an elbow that misses. Yamauchi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tlaloc's guard. Nice move by Yamauchi!#REVB#
Yamauchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Tlaloc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamauchi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tlaloc's guard.
Tlaloc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yamauchi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Tlaloc struggling a bit here.
Tlaloc looks to move to half guard but instead Yamauchi has passed into mount! Damn!
Tlaloc is squirming around, avoiding Yamauchi's attempts to control the action.
Tlaloc is working to get back to half guard.
Yamauchi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yamauchi tries to control but Tlaloc wriggling away. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yamauchi can't control as he wanted to and Tlaloc manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Yamauchi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yamauchi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tlaloc does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yamauchi throwing shots but Tlaloc is blocking nicely.
Yamauchi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tlaloc defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamauchi trying to control from half guard but Tlaloc is working away.
Tlaloc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takuma Yamauchi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Yamauchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Yamauchi has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Yamauchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Yamauchi closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Yamauchi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tlaloc shoots in looking for a takedown but Yamauchi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tlaloc's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Tlaloc fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yamauchi to the ground. Tlaloc is now in Yamauchi's guard.
Yamauchi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tlaloc manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Yamauchi wants to control from the top but Tlaloc keeps moving.
Tlaloc on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tlaloc tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Yamauchi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yamauchi looking to sit in guard and control but Tlaloc gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Yamauchi is trying to control the position but Tlaloc postures up.
Tlaloc seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Yamauchi wants to stand but Tlaloc is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Tlaloc avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yamauchi working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamauchi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Takuma Yamauchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tlaloc tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yamauchi defends well and Tlaloc ends up having to push Yamauchi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yamauchi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tlaloc.#TD2#
Yamauchi jumps guard. #SUB2#
Yamauchi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tlaloc scoring with punches to the head and body.
Takuma Yamauchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yamauchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tlaloc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yamauchi working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tlaloc in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tlaloc's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yamauchi is trying to keep Tlaloc in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tlaloc wants to control from the top but Yamauchi keeps moving.
Tlaloc throwing strikes from guard but Yamauchi blocks nicely.
Yamauchi controls Tlaloc momentarily but Tlaloc frees himself.
Yamauchi wants to sweep here but Tlaloc controlling him for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tlaloc scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yamauchi looking to control.
Tlaloc wants to control from the top but Yamauchi keeps moving.
Quetzalcoatl Tlaloc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tlaloc keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yamauchi's head.
Tlaloc working some strikes from top position.
Yamauchi trying to control the position.
Tlaloc trying to control but Yamauchi is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tlaloc lands a couple of elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quetzalcoatl Tlaloc showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yamauchi 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takuma Yamauchi!
Takuma Yamauchi is the new bantamweight champion!
In defeat, Quetzalcoatl Tlaloc stepped up to the mic, saying 'Elbooka Doka Inagura'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 80
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Li throws a poor cross that misses
and Grujic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Daosen Li has been cut.
Sava Grujic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Li loses concentration momentarily and Grujic pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Li crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Grujic finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sava Grujic!
Sava Grujic spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: S-1 Asia GP 2024 - RD1
Date: Aug 16, 2024

#R1#
A combination from Sinclair does no damage.
Sinclair swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamamoto.#KD#
Sinclair scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Hamamoto to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#CUT#It looks like Hideki Hamamoto has been cut.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Sinclair moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Hamamoto! Sinclair continues to tee off on Hamamoto, landing with a left and a right! Sinclair connects with a right hand that leaves Hamamoto sleeping against the ropes! What a finish by Sinclair!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Itchy Sinclair!
Itchy Sinclair took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥 for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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