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Event: Grappling Hype -6-     
Date:   Mar 30, 2025





150 cm
19 yrs
141 lbs



150 cm
18 yrs
135 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Spud Grubbins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Gabe Utsecks!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Utsecks goes for a double leg but Grubbins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grubbins continues to drive forward.#TD#
Grubbins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grubbins (2) vs (0) Utsecks#SUB#
Grubbins drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Grubbins as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Utsecks screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Grubbins! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Spud Grubbins!
An intense looking Spud Grubbins took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'This mothafucka gonna get my metal!'.

 

Event: FC25 - Tournament 0 - S/final     
Date:   Mar 29, 2025
#R1#
A slow jab from Pickering misses its intended target.
Tarek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good work by Tarek as he checks the leg kick.
Tarek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tarek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pickering throws a lazy body kick
and Tarek counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pickering thinking.
Pickering throws a hook to the side of Tarek's head but Tarek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pickering takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tarek loads up on a big right hand but Pickering slips the punch.
Tarek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tarek thuds his right hand into Pickering's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pickering tries to bum rush Tarek with a series of wild strikes but Tarek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pickering throws a lazy head kick
and Tarek counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pickering misses with a head kick.
Tarek throws out a counter right but Pickering avoids it with no problem.
Pickering moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pickering walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tarek checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Pickering scores with a head kick. Tarek tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pickering throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tarek now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pickering misses with a kick to the body
and Tarek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tarek slips a jab from Pickering.
Pickering tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarek was well out of range. Poor timing from Pickering.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tarek! But no joy.
Pickering tries a head kick but it misses. #KD2#
Tarek sends Pickering crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tarek is motioning to the referee to let Pickering up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#It looks like Troy Pickering has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pickering fails to land with a series of punches.
Pickering is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tarek.
Tarek listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Pickering is rocked!
BAM! Tarek delivers a spinning backfist that drops Pickering like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Jabari Tarek!
During a confident post fight interview, Jabari Tarek thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Grappling Hype -4-     
Date:   Mar 23, 2025





150 cm
18 yrs
141 lbs



150 cm
18 yrs
137 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Spud Grubbins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Grubbins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magomedov to the mat! Magomedov manages to get full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grubbins (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Grubbins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magomedov has control of Grubbins's left arm, preventing Grubbins from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grubbins defends well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Magomedov has eaten all the pies!
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Magomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (2) vs (2) Magomedov#SUB#
Grubbins has his foot on Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Grubbins is keeping the position.#SUB#
Grubbins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Magomedov lying in Grubbins's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Grubbins decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Magomedov taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Spud Grubbins!
As Spud Grubbins got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: This mothafucka gonna get my metal!'.
In defeat, Gadzhimagomed Magomedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bratha... i need to trainy,sleepy and then i smesh'.

 

Event: RMMA 11 - Botond v Diaz     
Date:   Mar 22, 2025
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kim.
Sloof sneaks back into half guard.
Sloof wants to control but Kim is keeping busy.
Kim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kim is thwarting Sloof's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim stalling. #SUB2#
Kim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sloof has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Sloof is holding on to half guard well.
Kim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sloof is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kim scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Kim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sloof has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kim trying to control from half guard but Sloof is working away.
Kim seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kim is thwarting Sloof's attempts to control the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sloof blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kim.
Kim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sloof knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sloof tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloof thumps Kim with a low kick.
Kim tries to bum rush Sloof with a series of wild strikes but Sloof uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Sloof counters with a quick kick to the body but Kim blocks it.
Sloof moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Kim has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sloof scores with a shoulder strike.
Sloof throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sloof gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Sloof gets through Kim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sloof lands a nice uppercut.
Kim has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sloof after a bit of a struggle.
Sloof scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sloof.
A right hand to the body from Sloof.
Kim looks winded!
Knees in the clinch landing for Sloof.
Kim blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sloof fails to land.
Kim takes an elbow to the temple.
Sloof wants to stall.
I was talking to Sloof's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kim takes a shot to the head.
Sloof lands a nice uppercut.
Kim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sloof pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hendri Sloof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong Hyun Kim.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sloof but Sloof pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloof fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloof slaps away a takedown attempt from Kim, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sloof feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4##CL#
Kim tries to keep at a distance but Sloof has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kim wants a takedown.
Sloof with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Dong Hyun Kim has been cut.
Sloof lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sloof lands an elbow that stopped Kim in his tracks for a moment.
Sloof lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sloof gets through Kim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kim wants to stall.
Kim takes a shot to the head.
Sloof prevents the takedown attempt.
Sloof connects with a knee to the head.
Sloof landing knees to the body.
Sloof misses with a knee strike.
Sloof lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hendri Sloof dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dong Hyun Kim's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kim with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sloof connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dong Hyun Kim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kim keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloof closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Kim counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sloof has his hands on Kim's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim trying to control but Sloof is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sloof wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sloof can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kim controls the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sloof is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Sloof pulls Kim in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kim throws a lazy right hand but Sloof sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kim lands a nice shot that snaps Sloof's head back.
Sloof is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloof displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kim. #T2#
Kim swats away the attempt to clinch by Sloof.#CL#
Sloof closes the distance and clinches.
Sloof throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
Sloof connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kim's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sloof.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Sloof with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sloof lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sloof lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloof lands a body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sloof.
Sloof lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sloof throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kims head.
Kim prevents a body shot from Sloof.
Sloof lands a knee to the head.
Sloof scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Sloof lands with a right to the head.
Kim drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sloof gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hendri Sloof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong Hyun Kim.
Sloof lands a knee to the head.
Sloof lands with a short shot to the head.
Sloof unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kim lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sloof lands a nice elbow.
Sloof with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sloof.
Kim has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sloof after a bit of a struggle.
Sloof working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sloof lands with a short shot to the head.
Sloof is looking to control Kim's arms but Kim gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sloof has his back to the cage.
A knee to the head by Sloof.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloof misses with a body punch.
Sloof working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Sloof tries a knee to the head but Kim blocks it.
Kim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sloof is defending well.
Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sloof looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sloof prevents a body shot from Kim.
Kim blocking some punches.
A short right from Sloof on the inside.
Kim trying to land knees to the body.
Kim has Sloof pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sloof manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sloof lands an uppercut.
Sloof lands with a short shot to the head.
Sloof works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sloof softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sloof.
Sloof lands with a right to the head.
Kim is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hendri Sloof dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dong Hyun Kim's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sloof tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloof wants to clinch.
Sloof tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Kim takes the fight into the clinch.
Sloof lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloof stalling.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sloof lands with a light punch inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sloof obliges.
Sloof lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloof lands an elbow that stopped Kim in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
A hook to the body from Sloof.
Sloof gets through Kim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sloof lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sloof gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kim has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sloof after a bit of a struggle.
Sloof lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sloof is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kim takes an elbow to the temple.
Kim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee is keeping an eye on Sloof - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sloof is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sloof lands an elbow that stopped Kim in his tracks for a moment.
Kim has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sloof seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kim can turn it around.
Sloof is looking to control Kim's arms but Kim gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sloof has his back to the cage.
Sloof is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloof lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sloof will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kim up against the cage.#T2#
Sloof misses with a body punch.
Sloof gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sloof fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Kim turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kim manages to end up in side control.
Dong Hyun Kim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sloof is trying to control Kim's posture but Kim avoids it.
Sloof gets back to half guard.
Sloof wants to control but Kim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kim prevents Sloof from improving his position.
Sloof desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Kim seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sloof does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sloof wants to improve his position but Kim is controlling well.
Kim is nestled in close to Sloof, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kim is trying to control the action in half guard but Sloof is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sloof keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kim is working for a kimura but Sloof is defending it quite comfortably.
Sloof wants to control but Kim is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kim shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hendri Sloof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong Hyun Kim.
Sloof avoids the head kick by Kim.
Sloof is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloof dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kim. That did some damage!
Dong Hyun Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sloof.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendri Sloof!

Hendri Sloof really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HARDTACK 160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: Grappling Hype -1-     
Date:   Mar 16, 2025





150 cm
18 yrs
141 lbs



150 cm
18 yrs
135 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Spud Grubbins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Trey Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Grubbins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Grubbins (4) vs (0) Moreno
Moreno is looking for a sweep.
Moreno is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Grubbins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moreno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Moreno tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grubbins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moreno regains half guard.#SUB#
Grubbins wants to work for an arm triangle but Moreno is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Moreno looking for submissions off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moreno can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreno is controlling Grubbins's trapped leg to prevent Grubbins from advancing to side control.
Grubbins wants to take a breather but Moreno is having none of it. #T1#
Moreno tries to roll over but Grubbins keeps him under control.#SUB#
Grubbins seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Grubbins seems to be looking for submissions.
Moreno desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Let's hope that Moreno has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Moreno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grubbins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moreno knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Moreno regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Moreno seems keen to control Grubbins's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Grubbins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grubbins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grubbins trying to control but Moreno is working from the bottom.
Moreno looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moreno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moreno is pulling down on Grubbins's head. It's preventing any offense from Grubbins, at least for the moment.#T3#
Grubbins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grubbins won't allow Moreno to sweep him here.
Moreno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Grubbins looking to pass the guard.
Moreno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moreno controlling the position.
Moreno 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.
Grubbins trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Grubbins slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Grubbins seems to be looking for submissions.
Moreno makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moreno.
Grubbins wants to control from the top but Moreno keeps moving.
Grubbins won't allow Moreno to sweep him here.
Moreno is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Grubbins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moreno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grubbins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grubbins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreno swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Moreno managing to control the position. #SUB#
Grubbins has gone for a leg lock! Moreno slips out almost immediately though and dives into Grubbins's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (4) vs (2) Moreno
Moreno is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moreno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grubbins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moreno keeps trying to improve his position.
Moreno controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moreno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T6##SUB#
Moreno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grubbins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moreno has managed to get both his arms back between Grubbins's legs - danger averted.
Moreno content to stall in guard here. #T7#
It looks like Moreno might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Moreno pushes down on Grubbins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Moreno works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grubbins (4) vs (5) Moreno
Grubbins stops Moreno from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T8#
Moreno controlling from mount.
Moreno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Grubbins prevents Moreno from taking his back.
Moreno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moreno content just to control the position here. #T9#
Moreno is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Grubbins is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Grubbins (4) vs (8) Moreno#T10#
Grubbins tries to escape the position.
Moreno biding his time, looking for the opening.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Moreno.#T11##T12##SUB2#
Grubbins showing good submission defense here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T13##T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Moreno wins on points by 8 to 4.
In defeat, Spud Grubbins stepped up to the mic, saying 'Need to get in a private gym if I want to make a push for a title. That ain't it.'.

 

Event: EG Amsterdam - 3     
Date:   Mar 15, 2025
#R1#
Holloway's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Holloway duly obliges.
Hawthorne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holloway, as that shot connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hawthorne. #CL#
Hawthorne clinches with his opponent.
Holloway wants to break free but Hawthorne has control.
Holloway stalling.
Holloway lands a body shot.
Holloway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holloway gets underhooks to prevent Hawthorne's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Holloway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holloway getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A shot to the liver by Holloway. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Hawthorne looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawthorne controlling the pace.
Hawthorne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holloway keeps working. #SUB#
Hawthorne is trying to work for a kimura but Holloway is defending well.
Holloway is trying to stand back up but Hawthorne is controlling him #T1##SUB#
Hawthorne is trying to work for a kimura but Holloway is defending well. #SUB#
Hawthorne is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Holloway is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elliot Hawthorne!
In his post fight interview, Elliot Hawthorne started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: RMMA 10 - Lidl v Cricket     
Date:   Mar 15, 2025
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from St Pierr.
A chopping leg kick lands by St Pierr.
Bastone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bastone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with St Pierr but St Pierr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
St Pierr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
St Pierr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bastone moves away.
St Pierr fails to land with a series of punches.
Bastone tries to close the distance and clinch up but St Pierr swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Bastone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Bastone has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bastone shoots in for a takedown but St Pierr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
St Pierr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
St Pierr feints a jab promting Bastone to slip. St Pierr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bastone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierr swings for the body but Bastone moves out of range.
Jeorge St Pierr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierr lands with a shot to the body.
St Pierr lands with a shot to the body.
St Pierr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St Pierr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bastone throws a hook to the side of St Pierr's head but St Pierr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St Pierr throws a right and a left that both miss.
St Pierr slips a jab and a cross from Bastone.
St Pierr throws a right and a left that Bastone avoids nicely. #CL#
Bastone has managed to clinch. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by St Pierr.
Bastone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bastone jumps guard but St Pierr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Bastone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
St Pierr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bastone closes the distance and clinches up with St Pierr, looking for a takedown. Bastone pushes St Pierr against the cage but St Pierr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bastone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? St Pierr is fending him off so far but Bastone persists. Nope, St Pierr circles away and we're back to standing.
That kick from St Pierr tenderised Bastone's leg. Bastone is trying to keep his angry face on.
St Pierr cracks a nice hook into Bastone's ribs.
St Pierr scores with a leg kick.
St Pierr throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Bastone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bastone is trying to pull guard but St Pierr has him pressed against the cage.
St Pierr wants to break free but Bastone has control.
Bastone content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2#
St Pierr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St Pierr blocks an uppercut.
Bastone tries to pull guard but St Pierr holds him up against the cage and eventually Bastone drops back down to his feet.
Bastone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. St Pierr just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Bastone successfully pulls guard.
St Pierr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Bastone wriggles free and stands up.
St Pierr scores with a leg kick.
St Pierr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bastone rather than just go for the knockout.
Bastone shoots for a takedown but St Pierr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bastone misses with a takedown attempt - St Pierr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
St Pierr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bastone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
St Pierr lands a body shot.
A punch combination from St Pierr misses.
St Pierr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bastone doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Bastone has St Pierr up against the cage in a clinch.
Bastone misses with the head strike.
St Pierr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bastone throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Bastone manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
St Pierr throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2#
St Pierr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bastone avoids a punch combination nicely.
A low kick lands for St Pierr.
Jeorge St Pierr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from St Pierr. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
St Pierr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from St Pierr as Bastone shoots in.
Bastone is looking to clinch.
St Pierr stalks Bastone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bastone's face. Bastone staggers backwards, shaken.
St Pierr jabs Bastone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
St Pierr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bastone shoots in for a takedown but St Pierr shows good takedown defense.
Bastone is breathing heavily.
Bastone fails with an attempt to clinch.
St Pierr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and St Pierr wants it to stay on the feet.
St Pierr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bastone. That did some damage!
Bastone dives in and grabs St Pierr's left leg, looking for a takedown. St Pierr pushes down on Bastone's head and hops out.
St Pierr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
St Pierr throws a right and a left that both miss.
St Pierr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Pierr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
St Pierr lands a nice looking body shot.
St Pierr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
St Pierr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bastone back to the cage. St Pierr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeorge St Pierr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
St Pierr connects with a single shot there.
St Pierr is looking to chop away at Bastone's legs.
Bastone looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Bastone moves into the clinch.
Bastone is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastone. #TD#
Bastone pulls St Pierr into guard.
St Pierr cracks Bastone with a solid left hand.
St Pierr stops Bastone from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as St Pierr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bastone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bastone tries to get out of the position.
St Pierr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU2#
St Pierr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
St Pierr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jeorge St Pierr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bastone tries to close the distance and clinch up but St Pierr swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Bastone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St Pierr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St Pierr connects with a solid leg kick.
St Pierr stuffs the takedown attempt from Bastone. Bastone gets slowly back to his feet.
Bastone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
St Pierr connects with an inside leg kick.
Bastone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
St Pierr punishes Bastone's body with a nice straight punch.
St Pierr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bastone closes the distance and clinches up with St Pierr, looking for a takedown. Bastone pushes St Pierr against the cage but St Pierr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
St Pierr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bastone dives in and grabs St Pierr's left leg, looking for a takedown. St Pierr pushes down on Bastone's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Bastone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bastone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. St Pierr defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bastone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Bastone dodges the punch combination from St Pierr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastone dives in and grabs St Pierr's left leg, looking for a takedown. St Pierr pushes down on Bastone's head and hops out.
St Pierr connects with an inside leg kick.
St Pierr works over Bastone's head and body with a nice combination.
St Pierr throws a right and a left that Bastone avoids nicely.
St Pierr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
St Pierr works over Bastone's head and body with a nice combination.
Bastone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from St Pierr.
A bone on bone clash there as Bastone blocks the leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from St Pierr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bastone or perhaps it was just good defense by St Pierr, which made it look bad.
St Pierr is looking for the big counter here.
Bastone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? St Pierr is fending him off so far but Bastone persists. Nope, St Pierr circles away and we're back to standing.
St Pierr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bastone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from St Pierr. #T3#
St Pierr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bastone.
Bastone wants to clinch up but St Pierr keeps it at a distance.
A good leg kick by St Pierr.
St Pierr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from St Pierr does no damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bastone or perhaps it was just good defense by St Pierr, which made it look bad.
St Pierr misses with a body kick.
St Pierr misses with the combination. #CL#
Bastone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with St Pierr, pushing him back against the cage.
Bastone misses with the head strike.
Bastone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. St Pierr smiles and moves away.
St Pierr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bastone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St Pierr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bastone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
St Pierr connects with a right hand. Bastone shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierr digs a good hook to Bastone's body.
St Pierr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bastone moves in looking to clinch but St Pierr pushes him off.
St Pierr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
St Pierr lands a nice looking body kick.
Bastone tries to clinch up but St Pierr circles away and keeps his distance.
Bastone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. St Pierr defends it nicely.
Bastone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from St Pierr.
St Pierr misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeorge St Pierr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Bastone looks for a takedown but St Pierr sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on St Pierr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
St Pierr works Bastone's body with a nice hook.
St Pierr lands a nice shot that snaps Bastone's head back.
St Pierr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Bastone clinches up with St Pierr and pushes him back against the cage.
Bastone misses with a knee to the head.
Bastone misses with some punches.
St Pierr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bastone misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastone fails to pull guard.
St Pierr tries to break free but Bastone pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bastone just misses with a elbow thrown towards St Pierr's brow.
St Pierr stalling the fight. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bastone just misses with a elbow thrown towards St Pierr's brow.
Bastone fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Bastone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bastone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St Pierr.
Bastone is trying to pull guard but St Pierr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastone.
Bastone is trying to pull guard but St Pierr has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
St Pierr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for St Pierr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daniel Bastone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St Pierr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
St Pierr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick lands for St Pierr. #T2#
St Pierr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
St Pierr lands with a good body shot.
Bastone tries to clinch but St Pierr moves out of range.
St Pierr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bastone's sensitive parts.
St Pierr tries to land a front kick but Bastone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
St Pierr misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from St Pierr.
St Pierr stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St Pierr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Bastone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU#
Bastone decides to stand up.
St Pierr scores with a push kick.
St Pierr misses with the combination.
Daniel Bastone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St Pierr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
St Pierr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
St Pierr swinging wildly here.
Bastone closes the distance and clinches up with St Pierr, looking for a takedown. Bastone pushes St Pierr against the cage but St Pierr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
St Pierr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
St Pierr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from St Pierr.
Bastone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good leg kick by St Pierr.
Bastone fails to land the takedown.
Bastone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St Pierr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St Pierr connects with a solid leg kick.
St Pierr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from St Pierr tenderised Bastone's leg. Bastone is trying to keep his angry face on.
St Pierr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
St Pierr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bastone. That did some damage!
Bastone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
St Pierr connects with a body shot.
St Pierr scores with a body shot.
St Pierr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
St Pierr keeps the fight on the outside.
Jeorge St Pierr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bastone moves in looking to clinch but St Pierr pushes him off.
St Pierr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bastone shoots for a double leg takedown but St Pierr sprawls well. He's pushed Bastone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
St Pierr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bastone.
Sloppy strikes from St Pierr. Those never looked like landing.
Bastone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Bastone backs off St Pierr throws a huge counter combo but Bastone manages to avoid it all.
St Pierr misses with a series of wild punches.
St Pierr lands a right hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeorge St Pierr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got St Pierr 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeorge St Pierr!

 

Event: FC25 - Tournament 0 R2     
Date:   Mar 14, 2025
#R1#
Pickering throws a sloppy head kick and Morningstar moves out of range easily.
It looked like Morningstar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pickering.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morningstar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pickering throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morningstar is looking to counter punch.
Morningstar blocks a head kick by Pickering.
Pickering fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Morningstar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pickering.
Pickering connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Pickering misses.
Morningstar throwing a counter right hand but Pickering manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Pickering has knocked Morningstar down with a huge combo! Pickering steps away and waves a wobbly Morningstar back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Darrow Morningstar has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pickering lands a brutal head kick. Morningstar looks out on his feet and Pickering throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Troy Pickering!
In his post fight interview, Troy Pickering started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 13, 2025
#R1#
Katsu blocks a head kick by Mathis.
Katsu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mathis.
Katsu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mathis avoids it really well and circles away.
Katsu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Katsu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mathis is looking to clinch.
Katsu fails with the takedown
and Mathis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paul Mathis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sama Katsu.
Katsu swats away the attempt to clinch by Mathis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsu tries for a takedown but Mathis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mathis lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Katsu misses.
It looked like Mathis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mathis tries to clinch up.
Mathis throws a combination. Katsu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Mathis doesn't manage to clinch there - Katsu circles away.
Mathis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Katsu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Katsu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mathis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Katsu somewhat.#KD#
Mathis lands a big head kick that sends Katsu tumbling to the mat! Mathis takes a step backwards and waves Katsu back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Katsu is rocked!#CL#
Mathis pushes Katsu up against the cage in a clinch.
Katsu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathis.
A short right from Mathis on the inside.
Katsu is still on wobbly legs! Can Mathis finish him?
Katsu misses with the head strike.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsu seems to have recovered his senses.
Mathis is working Katsu over against the cage.
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Katsu.
Katsu lands with a left to the head. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Mathis fails to land.
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathis.
Mathis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mathis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mathis misses with a knee to the head.
Katsu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Katsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mathis lands a nice uppercut.
Katsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katsu tries a body shot but Mathis blocks it. #KD#
Mathis drops Katsu with a big knee straight up the middle! Katsu is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT#It looks like Sama Katsu has been cut.
Katsu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Mathis moves into the clinch.
Mathis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mathis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mathis lands an uppercut.
Mathis looking to throw knees to the head but Katsu is blocking nicely.
Katsu blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Mathis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mathis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Katsu - that landed with a thud.
Mathis lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Mathis.
Mathis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Katsu backwards.
Katsu misses with some punches.
Katsu misses with some punches.
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Mathis.
A short right from Mathis.
Mathis struggles to land a body shot inside as Katsu controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Mathis lands with a light punch inside.
Mathis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mathis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katsu blocking some punches.
Mathis throws a head punch that misses.
Mathis blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mathis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Katsu's brow. #T4#
Mathis lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mathis.
Mathis misses with some punches.
Katsu tries to throw a body punch but Mathis avoids it by throwing Katsu back against the cage.
Katsu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Katsu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Mathis.
Katsu blocking some punches.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mathis blocks an uppercut.
Mathis lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Mathis.
Katsu tries a body shot but Mathis blocks it.
Mathis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Katsu misses with a punch on the inside.
Mathis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mathis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mathis lands a hook that snaps the head of Katsu backwards.
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Mathis.
Mathis working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Mathis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Mathis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sama Katsu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mathis moves away from the strike by Katsu.
Katsu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mathis tries to clinch but Katsu moves out of range. #CL#
Mathis clinches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathis.
Mathis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mathis tries to land a knee to the head but Katsu blocks with his arms.
Mathis throws an elbow that misses.
Mathis lands a left hand.
Mathis has a couple of punches blocked by Katsu.
Mathis blocking some punches.
Mathis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mathis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Katsus head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Mathis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mathis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Katsu can do to turn this around?
Mathis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Katsu's elbow.
Mathis blocks an uppercut.
Mathis misses with some punches.
Mathis misses with a punch to the body.
Mathis looking to throw knees to the head but Katsu is blocking nicely.
Katsu working aggressively here.
Mathis blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Mathis throws a punch but it's blocked by Katsu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mathis.
A short right from Katsu on the inside.
Katsu avoids the elbow strike from Mathis, against the cage.
Katsu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mathis blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mathis fails to land.
Mathis working aggressively here.
Mathis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Katsu misses with the head strike.
Mathis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mathis tries to throw a body punch but Katsu avoids it by throwing Mathis back against the cage.
Mathis misses with an elbow strike.
Paul Mathis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Katsu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mathis backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mathis.
Mathis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Katsu blocks it with crossed arms.
Mathis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Katsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mathis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Mathis misses with the head strike. #T2#
Mathis lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Katsu backwards.
Katsu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Mathis on the inside.
Mathis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu prevents a body shot from Mathis.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mathis.
Katsu is breathing heavily.
Katsu misses with a body punch.
Katsu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mathis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mathis lands a body punch.
Katsu working aggressively here.
Mathis swings wildly with an uppercut but Katsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katsu blocks a body shot from Mathis.
Katsu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Katsu.
Katsu working aggressively here.
Mathis blocking some punches.
Mathis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mathis gets through Katsu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Mathis misses with an elbow over the top.
Katsu misses with a punch on the inside.
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Mathis.
Mathis misses with a knee strike.
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathis.
Katsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mathis misses with a punch on the inside.
Mathis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mathis blocks an uppercut.
Katsu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mathis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mathis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Katsu.
Mathis lands a body shot.
Mathis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mathis.
Katsu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mathis has a couple of punches blocked by Katsu.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Mathis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mathis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Mathis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Katsu's elbow.
Mathis lands with a left to the head.
Mathis lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katsu working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Katsu lands with a short shot to the head.
Katsu blocks an uppercut.
Katsu blocks an elbow strike.
Mathis can't find room to land a body shot as Katsu controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Katsu as the two fighters clinch.
Mathis blocks an uppercut.
Mathis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu working aggressively here.
Katsu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mathis backwards.
Katsu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathis.
Katsu misses with a punch on the inside.
Mathis pushes Katsu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mathis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mathis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Mathis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sama Katsu's cut.
That's time! Mathis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Katsu rushes Mathis and presses him up against the cage.
Sama Katsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mathis misses with an elbow over the top.
Katsu misses with some punches.
Mathis throws a head punch that misses.
Mathis throws a punch but it's blocked by Katsu.
Katsu working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Katsu.
A head punch on the inside from Mathis fails to land.
Katsu gets through Mathis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mathis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mathis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mathis misses with a knee to the head.
Katsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mathis blocking some punches.
Mathis lands a nice uppercut.
Katsu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mathis.
Mathis tries a body shot but Katsu blocks it.
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathis. #T1#
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Mathis.
Katsu blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Mathis.
Mathis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Katsus head.
A head punch on the inside from Mathis fails to land.
Katsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mathis lands a hook that snaps the head of Katsu backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Mathis.
Mathis blocks an uppercut.
Katsu misses with a punch on the inside.
Mathis blocks a body shot from Katsu.
Katsu lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mathis.
Mathis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Katsu lands a nice uppercut.
Katsu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Katsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Mathis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mathis lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mathis with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
Mathis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Katsu takes a shot to the head.
Mathis throws a punch but it's blocked by Katsu.
Katsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mathis misses with a knee to the head.
Katsu avoids a wild elbow strike from Mathis.
Mathis lands an uppercut.
Mathis misses with a knee to the head.
Mathis misses with an elbow strike.
Mathis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mathis scores with a shot to the side of Katsu's head.
Katsu tries to work over Mathis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mathis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Katsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mathis lands with a light punch inside.
Katsu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mathis backwards. #T3#
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathis.
Katsu lands an uppercut.
Katsu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katsu misses with the head strike.
Mathis lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mathis fails to land.
Katsu misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Mathis.
Mathis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Paul Mathis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Katsu misses with the head strike.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Mathis.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mathis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Mathis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Katsu backwards.
Mathis blocks an uppercut.
Katsu struggles to land a body shot inside as Mathis controls his hands.
Katsu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mathis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mathis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katsu misses with some punches.
Mathis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mathis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mathis lands with a right to the head.
Mathis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Mathis!

 

Event: HYPE Midget Championship     
Date:   Mar 09, 2025





150 cm
18 yrs
141 lbs



150 cm
18 yrs
140 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Spud Grubbins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Paul Crewe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Grubbins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crewe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grubbins (2) vs (0) Crewe
Grubbins stopping the sweep attempt from Crewe.#SUB2#
Crewe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grubbins is aware though and is defending well.
Crewe controls Grubbins momentarily but Grubbins frees himself. #SUB#
Grubbins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crewe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crewe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crewe!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grubbins (2) vs (4) Crewe
Grubbins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crewe advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Grubbins (2) vs (6) Crewe
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crewe fails to advance to Grubbins's back. #SUB2#
Crewe wants to finish this one by submission but Grubbins is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Crewe. #T1#
Crewe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Crewe wants to finish this one by submission but Grubbins is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Crewe.
Crewe seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Grubbins is holding on tight. #SUB2#
Crewe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Crewe looking to control but Grubbins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Grubbins defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Crewe. #T2#
Crewe fails to advance to Grubbins's back.
Crewe keeps trying to improve his position.
Crewe controlling from mount.
Crewe trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Crewe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grubbins haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Crewe goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Grubbins turns into him and now he's in Crewe's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (4) vs (6) Crewe
Grubbins won't allow Crewe to sweep him here.
Crewe is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Grubbins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crewe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crewe has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (4) vs (8) Crewe
Grubbins trying to keep a closed guard but Crewe is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Grubbins keeping moving, preventing Crewe from controlling successfully.
Crewe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grubbins keeping full guard, as Crewe tries to pass. #T5#
Crewe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crewe wants to control from the top but Grubbins keeps moving.
Crewe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grubbins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crewe tries to free his leg and advance position but Grubbins is retaining full guard. #T6#
Crewe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Crewe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grubbins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grubbins has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (6) vs (8) Crewe#SUB#
Grubbins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Crewe is trying to keep Grubbins in close. #SUB#
Grubbins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crewe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crewe has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (6) vs (10) Crewe
Crewe 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB2#
Crewe has gone for a leg lock! Grubbins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crewe's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (8) vs (10) Crewe#SUB#
Grubbins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crewe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grubbins has Crewe in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (8) vs (12) Crewe
Crewe wants to control from the top but Grubbins keeps moving. #T8#
Crewe wants to pass the guard but Grubbins is keeping the position.
Crewe is stalling in the full guard.
Crewe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grubbins swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Crewe wants to control from the top but Grubbins keeps moving.
Crewe content to stall in guard here.
Grubbins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (10) vs (12) Crewe
Crewe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grubbins won't allow Crewe to sweep him here. #T10##SUB#
Grubbins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crewe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grubbins has Crewe in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (10) vs (14) Crewe
Crewe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Crewe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crewe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crewe trying to control the position from guard on top but Grubbins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crewe tries to free his leg and advance position but Grubbins is retaining full guard. #T11#
Crewe trying to control but Grubbins is working from the bottom.
Crewe postures up.
Crewe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crewe passes into half guard.
Grubbins is not content to let Crewe control the position.
Crewe controlling the action here. #T12##SUB2#
Crewe is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Grubbins is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Crewe!
An out of breath Paul Crewe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Spud Grubbins stepped up to the mic, saying 'Need to get in a private gym if I want to make a push for a title. That ain't it.'.

 

Event: RMMA 9 - Malone v Yurchon     
Date:   Mar 08, 2025
#R1#
Brandt is looking to clinch.
Brandt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brandt moves in looking to clinch but Tannerman pushes him off.
Tannerman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brandt scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Tyler Tannerman has been cut.
Brandt doesn't manage to clinch there - Tannerman circles away.
Tannerman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tannerman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Tannerman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tannerman working the head with strikes.
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!
You can see the frustration on Brandt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brandt taking a bit of punishment here - Tannerman scoring with strikes.
Tannerman throws an elbow but Brandt slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tannerman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tannerman is chipping away with strikes.
Brandt tries to bench press Tannerman off him but Tannerman keeps the position.
Brandt is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tannerman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Brandt tries to buck Tannerman off but Tannerman is having none of it.#T1#
Brandt can't do much from the bottom here.
Tannerman lands a few punches from side control.
Tannerman scores with punches from side control.
Tannerman lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC#Brandt is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Tannerman knocks Brandt out cold with a massive hammerfist! Tannerman Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tyler Tannerman!
Tyler Tannerman made sure to mention his sponsor, Warpath Wear in his post fight interview.

 

Event: RMMA 9 - Malone v Yurchon     
Date:   Mar 08, 2025
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cannon.
Donovan Cannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cannon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cannon scores with a nice right hand.
Cannon jabs Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii right on the nose. Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii blinks but takes it well.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannon.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cannon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cannon! But no joy.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii swings for the body but Cannon moves out of range.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannon.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Cannon is just out of range.
Cannon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii on the side of the head.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cannon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a lazy right hand but Cannon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannon moves away.
The crowd cheers as Cannon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii doesn't seem phased though.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii drops his hands momentarily and Cannon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cannon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cannon scores with a nice strike.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses with a series of wild punches.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii moves forwards but Cannon connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Cannon.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii lands a jab-cross combination.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cannon slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Cannon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cannon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cannon scores with a decent looking hook.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cannon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cannon counter with a right hand.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii drops his hands momentarily and Cannon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii walks into a straight right hand from Cannon.
Cannon jabs Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cannon with a nice cross.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses the shot to the body.
Cannon digs a good hook to Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii's body. #T2#
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes a jab right on the kisser.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannon.
Cannon works Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii's body with a nice hook.
Cannon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cannon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iiis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii swings for the body but Cannon moves out of range.
Cannon tests Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Cannon's shoulder, as Cannon tries to avoid the shot.
Cannon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Cannon is just out of range.
Donk. Cannon catches Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii right on the button with a cross.
Cannon scores with a jab.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cannon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii.
Cannon scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Cannon finds it's way through Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii's defenses.
Jab, jab by Cannon - just one landing.
Donovan Cannon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Cannon.#T3#
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses with the combination.
Cannon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cannon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cannon throws a body punch but Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii moves out of range.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannon moves away.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii scores with a hook to the body. Cannon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii is looking to wear down Cannon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cannon slips a jab from Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii.
Cannon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cannon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A cross from Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii lands.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cannon was well out of range. Poor timing from Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses with a wild combination.
Cannon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes a swing at Cannon's ribcage but misses.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a hook but Cannon avoids it easily.
Cannon scores with a decent looking hook.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cannon was well out of range. Poor timing from Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii.
Cannon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii at a distance.
A jab from Cannon finds it's way through Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii's defenses.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a series of punches but Cannon moves out of range.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a hook to the side of Cannon's head but Cannon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Cannon is just out of range.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cannon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a hook but Cannon avoids it easily.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cannon was well out of range. Poor timing from Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii.
Cannon avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Cannon.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cannon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii looks to land a combination but Cannon avoids it well.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Cannon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cannon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii.
Cannon scores with a hook.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Cannon is just out of range.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii fails to land with a series of punches.
Cannon misses with a few strikes there.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii swings for the body but Cannon moves out of range.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii drops his hands momentarily and Cannon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses the shot to the body.
Cannon catches Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Cannon is just out of range.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes one to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Cannon coming out on top.
Cannon looks to score with a jab to the body but Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannon ducks under a wild hook from Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a body punch but Cannon moves out of range.
Cannon throws a body shot but no joy.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cannon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii under the eye.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Cannon's shoulder, as Cannon tries to avoid the shot.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cannon manages to avoid it.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Cannon there.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii swings for the body but Cannon moves out of range.
Cannon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iiis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cannon! But no joy.
Cannon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii swings for the body but Cannon moves out of range.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannon.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii walks into a straight right hand from Cannon.
Cannon scores with a nice strike.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cannon with a nice cross.
Cannon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses with a body punch
letting Cannon counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a hook to the side of Cannon's head but Cannon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii shoots in looking for a takedown. Cannon tries to sprawl out of it but Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cannon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Cannon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii. Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut there from Cannon.
Cannon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses the shot to the body.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cannon avoids the body shot from Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cannon wants to get back to his feet but Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii drags him back down.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii just content to control the position. #T3#
Cannon is pushing Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii's head away, looking to escape. Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii manages to hold on to the position though.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii is staying tight to Cannon's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cannon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cannon.
Cannon dips to his left and cracks Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii with an uppercut!
Cannon lands with a good body shot.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Cannon throws out a powerful jab.
Cannon lands a glancing blow to the side of Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii's head.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannon moves away.
Cannon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cannon lands with a hook. Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii swinging wildly here.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a looping overhand right but Cannon ducks down to avoid it.
Cannon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii's head.
Cannon lunges at Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii's hand.
Donovan Cannon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cannon lands a right hook to the body.
Cannon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cannon scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Cannon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes a jab right on the kisser.
Theodor Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii seems to have got his legs back now.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab by Cannon.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Cannon. Beautiful body shot.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cannon cracks Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cannon connects with a jab.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii swings for the body but Cannon moves out of range.
Cannon moves out of range as Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii strikes.
Cannon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii on the side of the head.
Cannon digs a good body shot into Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii's ribs.#TD#
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cannon is wriggling around but Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii manages to pass to half guard. #T1##REVB#
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii is controlling the pace.
Cannon tries to kick Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii off in order to stand up. Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
A lull in the action here as Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii stalls from top position.#T2#
Cannon defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Cannon's face as Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii controls the position.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cannon prevents Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii from improving position. #T3#
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Cannon throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Cannon is just out of range.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cannon was well out of range. Poor timing from Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii.
A little jabbing left from Cannon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cannon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cannon doesn't seem bothered though.
Cannon thuds a left hand into Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii's body.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Cannon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii. Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch combination from Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses.
A jab from Cannon does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Cannon.
A shot to the body from Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses
and Cannon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cannon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cannon lands a nice shot to the body.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii looks to land a combination but Cannon avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cannon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cannon thuds his right hand into Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Cannon finds it's target.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses with an uppercut.
Cannon lands a lovely overhand right.
Cannon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donovan Cannon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cannon lands a lovely overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donovan Cannon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cannon 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 Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donovan Cannon!

 

Event: ENIGMA 246     
Date:   Mar 08, 2025
#R1##CL#
Three moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ballin.
Ballin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ballin misses with a body punch.
Ballin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Three blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Three misses with the head strike.
Ballin blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Ballin.
Ballin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Three definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ballin lands a right hand.
Ballin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Three misses with a hook from the clinch.
Three working aggressively here.
Ballin lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Ballin as the two fighters clinch.
Three is breathing heavily.
Ballin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Ballin.
Ballin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Ballin.
Ballin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Three backwards.
Ballin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ballin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ballin lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Ballin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Three backwards.
Three throws a punch but it's blocked by Ballin.
Ballin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Three backwards.
Ballin digs a right hand underneath Three's ribcage. Three let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ballin lands a right hand.
Ballin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Three backwards. #ROC2#Three is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ballin.
Oh Three is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ballin slowing the pace effectively.
A left hand lands to the body for Ballin.
Ballin lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Ballin.
Ballin unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Three! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ballin is unloading with more strikes now! Three drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Ballin!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 08, 2025
#R1#
Katsu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katsu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Katsu looks for a takedown but Prigozhin sprawls well.
Katsu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Prigozhin defends it nicely.
Katsu stuns Prigozhin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Prigozhin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Katsu circles away quickly and effectively.
A countering left hand to the body from Katsu misses.
Prigozhin looks to land a combination. Katsu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Katsu misses with a two punch combination.
Prigozhin avoids the body shot from Katsu.
Katsu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prigozhin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Prigozhin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Katsu just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prigozhin slips a straight right by Katsu.
It looked like Prigozhin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Prigozhin misses with a kick to the body.
Prigozhin scores with a hook to the body. Katsu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Katsu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Prigozhin rather than just go for the knockout.
Katsu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prigozhin.
Katsu throws a right and a left that Prigozhin avoids nicely.
Katsu throws a body shot but no joy.
Prigozhin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Katsu connects with the punch.
Prigozhin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Katsu.
Prigozhin throws a sloppy head kick and Katsu moves out of range easily.
Prigozhin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Katsu lands a jab to Prigozhin's midsection.
Katsu swings for the body but Prigozhin moves out of range.
Katsu scores with a shot to the body.
Prigozhin motions for Katsu to come forward. Prigozhin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Prigozhin misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Katsu misses.#T2#
Katsu sizes up Prigozhin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prigozhin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A swing and a miss from Katsu.
Prigozhin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Katsu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Katsu lands with a good body shot.
No joy there for Katsu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Katsu misses with a body shot.
Prigozhin tries to counter with a takedown but Katsu is quick to defend against it.
Prigozhin throws a head kick but Katsu moves out of range.
Prigozhin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Prigozhin.
Katsu blocks a head kick by Prigozhin.
Prigozhin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Katsu lands a nice shot to the body.
Katsu misses the shot to the body.
Katsu throws a nice looking combination but Prigozhin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Prigozhin. #T3#
Katsu avoids the head kick by Prigozhin.
Prigozhin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Katsu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Prigozhin to the ground. Katsu is now in Prigozhin's guard.
Prigozhin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU2#
Katsu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Katsu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Prigozhin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Prigozhin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Katsu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Prigozhin misses with a series of wild punches.
Katsu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Prigozhin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Prigozhin.
Katsu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Prigozhin backs up against the cage. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Katsu. Beautiful body shot.
Katsu stuffs the takedown attempt from Prigozhin. Prigozhin gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Katsu misses.
A nice combination there by Prigozhin.
Prigozhin avoids the body shot from Katsu.
Prigozhin throws a big counter combination but Katsu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Prigozhin.
Sama Katsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prigozhin moves away.
Prigozhin scores with a one two! Katsu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Katsu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prigozhin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prigozhin cracks Katsu with an open hand slap.
Katsu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prigozhin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Katsu moves out of range of the body kick from Prigozhin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sama Katsu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Prigozhin lands with an overhand left.
A shot to the body from Katsu misses
and Prigozhin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Katsu looks to score with a jab to the body but Prigozhin is just out of range.
Katsu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Prigozhin doesn't seem bothered though.
Katsu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Prigozhin avoids the body shot from Katsu.
Prigozhin takes one to the chin there.
Katsu scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#Prigozhin is rocked!
Katsu steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Prigozhin is out on his feet! Katsu sets himself and nearly takes Prigozhin's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sama Katsu!
Sama Katsu made sure to mention his sponsor, Warpath Wear in his post fight interview.

 

Event: FC25 - Tournament 0     
Date:   Mar 05, 2025
#R1#
Graham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graham swings for the body but Pickering moves out of range.
Pickering tries to clinch but Graham moves out of range.
Good work by Graham as he checks the leg kick.
Pickering cracks Graham with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Graham tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crunch! Graham slams his shin into Pickering's torso.
Graham looks to score with a jab to the body but Pickering is just out of range.
Graham thumps Pickering with a low kick.
Graham feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pickerings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slapping leg kick lands for Graham.
Graham throws a big shot that misses.
Graham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Graham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pickering.
A quick step to the side and Pickering tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Graham looks to land a right hand but Pickering moved out of range.
Pickering avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pickering takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice leg kick from Pickering, right into the meat of the thigh.
Graham moves into range and connects with a jab.
Graham misses with a wild combination.
Drake Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Graham throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Graham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pickering lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Graham circles away quickly and effectively.
Pickering lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Graham circles away quickly and effectively.
Graham throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Pickering misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Graham. That snapped Pickering's head back.
Pickering scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Graham.
A chopping leg kick lands by Graham.
Pickering misses with a straight right.
Pickering throws a right and a left that Graham avoids nicely.
Pickering misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graham misses with the body kick
and Pickering counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pickering on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Pickering darts in and clinches Graham up against the cage.#T2#
Graham misses with an elbow over the top.
Pickering blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Graham lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pickering or not.
Graham lands an elbow that stopped Pickering in his tracks for a moment.
Pickering wants to break the clinch but can't.
Graham has Pickering pressed against the cage, preventing Pickering from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Pickering's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Graham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pickering scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graham misses with a knee to the head.
Graham with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Pickering manages to break the clinch.
Graham blocks a head kick by Pickering.
Graham throws a sloppy head kick and Pickering moves out of range easily.
Pickering lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Graham goes down and covers up as Pickering starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Pickering!
In his post fight interview, Troy Pickering started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Midget Champions RD3     
Date:   Mar 02, 2025





150 cm
18 yrs
135 lbs



150 cm
18 yrs
141 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Torso Junior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Spud Grubbins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Grubbins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Junior napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Junior (0) vs (4) Grubbins
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Grubbins prevents Junior from improving his position.#SUB2#
Junior is defending against the submission attempts here by Grubbins. #SUB2#
Grubbins wants to work for an arm triangle but Junior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Grubbins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Junior sees it coming and defends easily.
Junior is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Grubbins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Junior is just riding it out for now. Grubbins eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Junior is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Grubbins seems to be looking for submissions.
Junior is trying to maintain the position but Grubbins is very close to passing his half guard.
Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Grubbins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Junior sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2##SUB2#
Grubbins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grubbins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Junior has his foot on Grubbins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grubbins works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Grubbins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Junior manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grubbins has Junior in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (4) Grubbins
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Grubbins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior is pushing down on Grubbins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grubbins is fighting to maintain full guard but Junior has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Grubbins tries to roll over but Junior keeps him under control.#SUB#
Junior is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Junior works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (5) vs (4) Grubbins#T4#
Grubbins is squirming around, avoiding Junior's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Junior moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Grubbins has worked his arm free - good work by Grubbins!
Junior is trying to move to mount but Grubbins reverses beautifully and ends up in Junior's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (5) vs (6) Grubbins
Junior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T5##SUB2#
Grubbins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Junior wants to sweep here but Grubbins controlling him for the moment.
Junior looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Junior controls Grubbins momentarily but Grubbins frees himself. #SUB2#
Grubbins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Junior looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Junior looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Junior!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Junior (9) vs (6) Grubbins#SUB#
Junior tries for a kimura but Grubbins is defending well.
Junior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grubbins keeps working. #T6##SUB#
Junior goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Grubbins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Junior but great work by Grubbins.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Junior (9) vs (10) Grubbins
Junior can't do much from the bottom here.
Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Grubbins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Junior is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grubbins off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Junior (13) vs (10) Grubbins#T7##SUB#
Junior is persistently looking for the submission but Grubbins is defending it well. #SUB#
Grubbins defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Junior's arms. #SUB#
Grubbins fending off the submission attempt from Junior. #T8##SUB#
Grubbins defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Junior's arms. #SUB#
Grubbins is trying to roll into a better position but Junior has get a rear naked choke and Grubbins is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Torso Junior!
The defeated Spud Grubbins had this to say: 'Need to get in a private gym if I want to make a push for a title. That ain't it.'.

 

Event: RMMA - Fight Night 3     
Date:   Mar 01, 2025
#R1#
A head kick misses from Poole. #CL2#
Poole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Poole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Bommel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Poole walks away with a smile on his face. Van Bommel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Poole throws a sloppy head kick and Van Bommel moves out of range easily.
Van Bommel dives in for a single leg takedown but Poole sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Van Bommel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poole misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Bommel.
Poole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Bommel tries to circle away but Poole has him pinned against the cage.
Poole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Bommel avoids it.
Van Bommel wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Van Bommel. 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.
Van Bommel tries for a takedown but Poole manages to get underhooks.
Van Bommel jumps guard but Poole turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Poole is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Bommel is defending well for now.
Poole scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Bommel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Poole misses with a punch on the inside.
Poole trying to land knees to the body.
Poole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Bommel wants a takedown but no success here.
Van Bommel goes for a takedown attempt but Poole pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Poole misses with a head kick.
Poole pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Van Bommel tries to keep at a distance but Poole has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Bommel avoiding damage as Poole throws knees to the body.
Poole misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Bommel.
Van Bommel tries to pull guard but Poole holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Bommel drops back down to his feet.
Van Bommel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Poole just stands there and leans against the cage.
Van Bommel takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2#
Poole pushes Van Bommel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poole scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Marco Van Bommel has been cut.
Van Bommel managing to block the knees to the body from Poole.
Poole tries to land a knee to the head but Van Bommel blocks with his arms.
Poole is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Bommel is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Bommel is trying to pull guard but Poole has him pressed against the cage.
Van Bommel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Van Bommel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van Bommel goes for a takedown attempt but Poole pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Van Bommel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Poole to the mat! Poole manages to get full guard.
Poole wants to stand but Van Bommel is controlling the position. #ES2#
Poole wriggles free and stands up. #T3##CL2#
Poole moves into range and clinches up with Van Bommel.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Poole just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Bommel's brow.
Poole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Poole swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Bommel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poole tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Bommel avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Poole throws an elbow but misses.
Van Bommel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Van Bommel is looking to break free of the clinch but Poole has double underhooks.
Van Bommel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poole smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Poole clinches up against the cage.
Van Bommel is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Poole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poole throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Bommel blocks the elbow strike.
Van Bommel tries to pull guard but Poole holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Bommel drops back down to his feet.
Poole tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Bommel avoids the damage to the body.
Poole has Van Bommel pressed against the cage, preventing Van Bommel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Poole tries to work over Van Bommel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Bommel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Poole gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Bommel wants to take the fight to the mat but Poole manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Poole throws a head punch that misses.
Van Bommel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Poole trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Poole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marco Van Bommel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Van Bommel shoots in but Poole avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joe Poole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Poole drives through and clinches with Van Bommel against the cage.
Poole lands a knee to the body.
Poole putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Bommel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Poole misses with a knee strike.
Van Bommel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Bommel slowing the pace effectively.
Poole lands with a light punch inside.
Poole is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Bommel is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice elbow from Poole.
Van Bommel jumps guard but Poole turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Van Bommel takes a shot to the head.
Poole lands an elbow just above Van Bommel 's eye. #T1#
Van Bommel managing to block the knees to the body from Poole.
Poole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Bommel avoids it.
Poole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Bommel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Poole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Poole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Poole just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Bommel's brow.
Van Bommel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poole's elbow.
Van Bommel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Poole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Bommel avoids it.
Van Bommel is trying to break the clinch but Poole has him pressed against the cage.
Van Bommel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Bommel blocking some punches. #T2#
Van Bommel has Poole pushed against the cage.
Poole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Bommel trying to stall but Poole improves his position.
Van Bommel is working for takedown but Poole is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Van Bommel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Van Bommel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Bommel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Poole has managed to clinch.
Van Bommel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Poole is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Bommel is defending well for now.#BC#
Van Bommel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Bommel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Poole misses with a double jab #CL#
and Van Bommel counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Bommel tries to pull guard but Poole holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Bommel drops back down to his feet. #T3#
Poole lands an elbow that stopped Van Bommel in his tracks for a moment.
Van Bommel wants to stall. #BC#
Van Bommel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Bommel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Poole but Poole pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Bommel shoots in for a takedown but Poole shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Poole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Poole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poole throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Bommel.
Poole lands an elbow that stopped Van Bommel in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Poole on the inside.
Poole trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poole.
Poole is pressed up against the cage. Van Bommel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Poole down to the mat. Poole avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Van Bommel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Bommel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Poole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Bommel avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Bommel is stalling here.
Poole lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van Bommel managing to block the knees to the body from Poole.
Knees in the clinch landing for Poole.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Poole.
Poole throws a knee to the head but misses.
Poole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Poole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marco Van Bommel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##KD2#
Poole lands a left and a right that send Van Bommel crashing to the mat, dazed. Poole thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Van Bommel is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CL2#
Poole rushes Van Bommel and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Van Bommel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Van Bommel.
Poole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Poole pushes Van Bommel against the cage. Poole is working some dirty boxing. Poole pushes off with a quick right hook! Van Bommel goes down! Van Bommel tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Poole moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Poole!
Joe Poole gave a mention to Warpath Wear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 26     
Date:   Feb 26, 2025
#R1##CL2#
Narimanbekov rushes Miekka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miekka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Miekka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Narimanbekov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miekka's elbow.
Narimanbekov throws a head punch that misses.
Narimanbekov working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Narimanbekov. #BC#
Miekka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Narimanbekov tries to close the distance and clinch but Miekka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miekka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Narimanbekov's coach down at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY TOKYO was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Narimanbekov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Narimanbekov tries to clinch there but Miekka circles away.
Narimanbekov is looking to clinch. #TD#
Miekka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Miekka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Miekka wants to control but Narimanbekov is keeping him busy.
Miekka content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Miekka wants to control but Narimanbekov is keeping him busy.
Narimanbekov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Miekka wants to control but Narimanbekov is keeping him busy.
Miekka working away.
Narimanbekov is not content to let Miekka control the position. #SUB#
Miekka swings around for an armbar but Narimanbekov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Miekka's guard.#T2##SUB#
Miekka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Narimanbekov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Narimanbekov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Narimanbekov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miekka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Narimanbekov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Miekka throws his legs up looking for a submission but Narimanbekov uses it to pass to side control. #T3#
Miekka tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Miekka is looking to get to half guard.
Miekka tries to hold on but Narimanbekov pushes him away.
Miekka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Narimanbekov looking to control but Miekka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miekka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Narimanbekov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Narimanbekov avoids the attempt from Miekka to control.
Miekka is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Narimanbekov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Miekka is looking to improve his position but Narimanbekov isn't that keen on the idea.
Narimanbekov tries to control but Miekka wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muxtar Narimanbekov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jab from Miekka.
Muxtar Narimanbekov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Narimanbekov has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Miekka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Narimanbekov moves into the clinch successfully.
Miekka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Narimanbekov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Narimanbekov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Narimanbekov.
Narimanbekov tries a body shot but Miekka blocks it.
Narimanbekov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Narimanbekov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Narimanbekov lands a right hand.
Narimanbekov working aggressively here. #BC#
Miekka breaks from the clinch.
Narimanbekov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miekka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Narimanbekov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miekka is looking for a counter combo.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Narimanbekov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Narimanbekov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miekka paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Narimanbekov drives through and clinches with Miekka against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miekka blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1##BC#
Miekka breaks the clinch.
Narimanbekov tries to clinch but Miekka moves out of range.
Narimanbekov wants to clinch up but Miekka keeps it at a distance.
Narimanbekov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miekka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miekka swats away the attempt to clinch by Narimanbekov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miekka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Narimanbekov defends it nicely.
Miekka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Narimanbekov under the eye.
Narimanbekov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miekka.
Narimanbekov tries to clinch up but Miekka circles away and keeps his distance.
Narimanbekov ducks under a wild hook from Miekka.
Narimanbekov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miekka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Miekka with a jab.
Miekka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Miekka misses with a hook.#T2##TD#
Narimanbekov tries to sprawl but Miekka drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narimanbekov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Miekka trying to control but Narimanbekov is working from the bottom.
Narimanbekov is pulling down on Miekka's head. It's preventing any offense from Miekka, at least for the moment.
Miekka trying to control but Narimanbekov is working from the bottom.
Miekka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Miekka wants to pass the guard but Narimanbekov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Miekka postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Narimanbekov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Miekka, into his guard. #REVB#
Miekka is trying to control the position but Narimanbekov postures up. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Narimanbekov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miekka swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Miekka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Narimanbekov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Narimanbekov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miekka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miekka tries to get out of the position.
Narimanbekov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Narimanbekov being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miekka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miekka wants it to stay on the feet.
Narimanbekov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miekka.
Narimanbekov tries to clinch but Miekka is having none of it.
Miekka throws a hook to the side of Narimanbekov's head but Narimanbekov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puukko Miekka is winning the standup battle so far.
Narimanbekov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Miekka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Narimanbekov scrambles back to his feet.
Miekka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Narimanbekov tries to avoid it but Miekka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Narimanbekov to the ground. Narimanbekov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Puukko Miekka dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Narimanbekov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miekka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Narimanbekov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Narimanbekov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miekka avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Narimanbekov rushes Miekka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miekka is looking to control Narimanbekov's arms but Narimanbekov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miekka has his back to the cage.
Miekka blocking some punches.
Miekka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Miekka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Narimanbekov darts in and clinches Miekka up against the cage.
Narimanbekov works on Miekka's body with a couple of short punches.
Miekka stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Narimanbekov.
Narimanbekov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miekka looking to slow down the pace here.
Muxtar Narimanbekov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Narimanbekov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Narimanbekov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Narimanbekov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Narimanbekov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Narimanbekov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Narimanbekov lands a hook that snaps the head of Miekka backwards.
Narimanbekov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Narimanbekov lands with a left to the head.
Narimanbekov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miekka.
Narimanbekov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narimanbekov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narimanbekov tries to work over Miekka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Narimanbekov lands with a short shot to the head.
Narimanbekov swings wildly with an uppercut but Miekka uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miekka.
Miekka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Narimanbekov has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Narimanbekov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Narimanbekov swings wildly with an uppercut but Miekka uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Narimanbekov.
Narimanbekov has a couple of punches blocked by Miekka.
Miekka controlling the action here for a moment.
Narimanbekov misses with some punches.
Miekka blocking some punches.
Miekka scores with a shoulder strike.
Miekka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narimanbekov prevents Miekka from breaking the clinch.
Miekka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Narimanbekov throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miekka.
Miekka is working Narimanbekov over against the cage.#BC#
Miekka manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Narimanbekov moves out of range of the strikes.
Miekka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miekka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Narimanbekov moves into the clinch.
Narimanbekov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Narimanbekov misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Miekka breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Narimanbekov has closed the distance and engaged Miekka in a clinch.
Narimanbekov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narimanbekov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miekka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Narimanbekov tries to work over Miekka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Narimanbekov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miekka.
Narimanbekov lands a right hand.
Narimanbekov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Narimanbekov throws a punch but it's blocked by Miekka.
Miekka blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
A short left from Narimanbekov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miekka working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Miekka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miekka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Narimanbekov manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Narimanbekov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Narimanbekov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Narimanbekov throws a punch but it's blocked by Miekka.
Narimanbekov has a couple of punches blocked by Miekka.
Miekka blocking some punches.
Narimanbekov misses with the head strike.
Miekka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Narimanbekov has him pressed against the cage.
Miekka blocks an uppercut.
Miekka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Narimanbekov scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Miekka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Narimanbekov closes the distance and clinches.
Miekka controlling the action here for a moment.
Miekka can't break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Muxtar Narimanbekov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Narimanbekov 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muxtar Narimanbekov!

 

Event: Midget Champions RD2     
Date:   Feb 23, 2025





150 cm
18 yrs
135 lbs



150 cm
18 yrs
141 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Spud Grubbins!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Koks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Koks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Koks (4) vs (0) Grubbins
Grubbins is looking for a sweep.
Koks trying to control the position but Grubbins is working away. #SUB#
Koks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Koks tries for a kimura but Grubbins is defending well. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grubbins seems a little lost for a moment, as Koks dominates the positioning.
Grubbins is not content to let Koks control the position.
Grubbins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Still in half guard, Koks seems content to control.
Koks is looking to take a break and control but Grubbins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koks wants to pass to mount but Grubbins is defending the position. #T2#
Koks is working hard here to advance position.
Koks is trying to control. Grubbins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Koks is thwarting Grubbins's attempts to control the position.
Koks is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Koks sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Koks wants to control from the top but Grubbins keeps moving.
Koks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Koks tries to free his leg and advance position but Grubbins is retaining full guard. #T4#
Koks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Koks is looking to advance position but Grubbins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Koks (4) vs (4) Grubbins
Koks is looking to improve his position but Grubbins isn't that keen on the idea.
Koks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grubbins controlling from mount.
Grubbins looking to control but Koks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Koks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (6) vs (4) Grubbins
Koks 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.
Koks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (9) vs (4) Grubbins
Koks is looking to take a break and control but Grubbins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grubbins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Koks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Koks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grubbins keeps working. #SUB#
Koks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Grubbins's face as Koks controls the position. #SUB#
Koks is trying to get an arm triangle but Grubbins is defending well.
Grubbins prevents Koks from moving into mount. #T7##SUB#
Koks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Grubbins prevents Koks from moving into mount.
Koks wants to control but Grubbins is keeping him busy.
Koks happy to just control the position for now.
Grubbins is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
Grubbins can't do much from the bottom here.
Grubbins is not content to let Koks control the position.
Koks content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Koks trying to control the position but Grubbins is working away. #T9##SUB#
Koks tries for a kimura but Grubbins is defending well.
Koks is looking to take a break and control but Grubbins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Koks controls the position from side control.
Koks wants to control but Grubbins is keeping him busy.
Koks tries to advance to mount but Grubbins instead regains half guard.
Koks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Koks is working for a submission of some sort. #T11#
Koks is trying to control the action in half guard but Grubbins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Koks trying to mount his opponent but Grubbins defends it.
Koks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grubbins is looking to control Koks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grubbins avoid being mounted?
Koks slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Koks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grubbins keeps working.
Koks controlling the action here.
Koks wants to advance to full mount but Grubbins doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T13#
Koks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (12) vs (4) Grubbins
Koks wants to control but Grubbins is keeping him busy.
Grubbins gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (14) vs (4) Grubbins#SUB#
Koks is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Grubbins has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Koks tries to control but Grubbins wriggling away. #T14#
Koks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grubbins is squirming around, avoiding Koks's attempts to control the action.
Grubbins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Koks is working for a guillotine from mount but Grubbins frees his head quite easily.
Koks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koks takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
Olaf Koks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Spud Grubbins stepped up to the mic, saying 'Need to get in a private gym if I want to make a push for a title. That ain't it.'.

 

Event: Midget Champions RD1     
Date:   Feb 16, 2025





150 cm
18 yrs
137 lbs



150 cm
18 yrs
141 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Spud Grubbins!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Grubbins dives in and scores a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Grubbins#SUB2#
Grubbins drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Grubbins seems to have locked his on tight now - Magomedov screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Grubbins, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Spud Grubbins!
Spud Grubbins looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Like a bike with no seat... I'm in ya ass!'.
In defeat, Gadzhimagomed Magomedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bratha... i need to trainy,sleepy and then i smesh'.

 

Event: RMMA 6 - Calixte v Casteel     
Date:   Feb 15, 2025
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Engel is defended easily by Need Em.
Engel dives in and grabs Need Em's left leg, looking for a takedown. Need Em pushes down on Engel's head and hops out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Need Em. Engel does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Engel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Need Em tries to kick Engel off but Engel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Engel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Need Em is doing well to control the position and prevent Engel from advancing to side control.
Engel prevents Need Em from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engel trying to control from half guard but Need Em is working away.
Need Em is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Need Em keeping hold of Engel's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Engel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Engel wants to advance to full mount but Need Em doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #ES#
Need Em has his feet on Engel's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Engel looks for a takedown but Need Em sprawls well.
Crack Need Em has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Engel.
Engel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Need Em as he avoids it easily.
Need Em swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Engel shoots in but Need Em avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Engel looks winded!
Engel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Need Em.
Need Em fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Engel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Need Em avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Need Em takes a swing at Engel's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Engel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Engel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Need Em as he jumps to the side.
Engel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Need Em throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Engel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Need Em looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Need Em decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Need Em controlling the action here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Need Em is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Engel!
Engel is trying to escape the mount.
Need Em sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Need Em has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Need Em'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.
Engel wants to control but Need Em is having none of it.
Need Em controlling his opponent. #T4#
Engel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Need Em controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crack Need Em dominated that round.
That's time! Need Em's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
No luck for Engel with that takedown attempt.
Need Em swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Engel fails with the takedown.
Engel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Need Em.
Engel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Engel looks for a takedown but Need Em sprawls well.
Crack Need Em has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Engel.
Engel swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Need Em counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Need Em takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Need Em wants to pass the guard but Engel is defending well.
Engel wants to improve his position but Need Em is controlling well.
Engel is breathing heavily.
Need Em is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Need Em tries to pass the half guard into mount. Engel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Need Em controlling the action here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Need Em prevents Engel from improving his position.
Need Em tries to pass the half guard into mount. Engel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Need Em not doing much here.
Crack Need Em overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Engel shoots for a double leg takedown but Need Em sprawls well. He's pushed Engel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Engel shoots in but no luck this time.
Engel darts in looking for a takedown but Need Em gets double underhooks and turns Engel into the cage.
Need Em changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Need Em throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Need Em misses with a takedown attempt - Engel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Need Em fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Engel to the ground. Need Em is now in Engel's guard.
Need Em is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Need Em seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Engel for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Need Em could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Engel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Need Em.
Engel shoots in looking for a takedown. Need Em tries to sprawl out of it but Engel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Need Em manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Need Em swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crack Need Em dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Engel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Need Em has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Engel is on him like a limpet, forcing Need Em back against the cage.
Need Em is pressed up against the cage. Engel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Need Em down to the mat. Need Em avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Engel shoots in for a takedown but Need Em shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Engel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Need Em pinned against the cage. Need Em gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Need Em is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crack Need Em has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Engel.#TD#
Need Em throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Engel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Need Em is in Engel's guard.
Crack Need Em is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Engel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Engel has control of Need Em's left arm, preventing Need Em from doing any damage.
Need Em is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Need Em wants to pass the guard but Engel is keeping the position.
Jonas Engel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Need Em is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Engel can do to turn this around?
Need Em controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Engel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Engel is still trying to improve position.
Need Em stands and throws Engel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here as Need Em stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Need Em passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Engel!
Need Em content just to control the position here.
Engel is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Need Em tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Need Em continues to stall.
Further stalling from Need Em.
Engel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Need Em content just to control the position here.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Need Em is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T4#
More hug and hope from Need Em.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Engel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crack Need Em!

Post fight, an emotional Crack Need Em said 'I can buy crack now and split it amongst my 17 children.'.

 

 
 
 
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