Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RFL 1 - A New Day
Date: Apr 13, 2024

Amarillo Brillo really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 160.4, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Aljosa Medeiros was cancelled.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Rocksaw
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Nimoy swings widly with a right hand
letting Ruttu counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Leonard Nimoy has been cut.
Nimoy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nimoy throws a body punch but Ruttu moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Ruttu misses its target.
Nimoy lands with a hook. Ruttu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nimoy missing with a left hand there. Ruttu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nimoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruttu manages to avoid it.
Ruttu throwing a counter right hand but Nimoy manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimoy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Nimoy backs away, Ruttu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ruttu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jorzi GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Nimoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruttu manages to avoid it.
Ruttu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nimoy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Nimoy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Ruttu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nimoy scores with a hook to the body. Ruttu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nimoy takes a swing at Ruttu's ribcage but misses.
Nimoy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruttus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leonard Nimoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruttu misses with a lunging right hand
and Nimoy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nimoy lands with a nice body punch.
Nimoy misses with a looping right.
Nimoy lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Nimoy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ruttu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruttu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ruttu ducks under a wild hook from Nimoy.
Ruttu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nimoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruttu is just out of range.
Ruttu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but 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!
Ruttu blocks a head kick by Nimoy.
Ruttu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nimoy throws a right hand that Ruttu ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruttu also avoids with ease.
Ruttu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nimoy throws a looping overhand right but Ruttu ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Ruttu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nimoy.
Ruttu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nimoy throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruttu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nimoy throws a good cross that connects.
Nimoy misses the jab.
Ruttu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nimoy. Ruttu does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Ruttu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nimoy looks to land a right hand but Ruttu moved out of range.
Ruttu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruttu misses with a kick to the body.
Ruttu blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Nimoy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ruttu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nimoy to score with a decent uppercut.
Ruttu moves out of range of the body kick from Nimoy.
Nimoy throws a body shot but no joy.
As Nimoy backs away, Ruttu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nimoy tries to land a front kick but Ruttu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nimoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruttu manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruttu misses the target.
Ruttu defending well as Nimoy loads up on a big left hand.
Ruttu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nimoy finds it's way round the side to connect with Ruttu's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonard Nimoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Nimoy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nimoy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nimoy misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Ruttu to counter with a crisp jab.
Nimoy blocks a jab.
Nimoy lands with a shot to the body.
Ruttu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nimoy.
Nimoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruttu is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimoy misses with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nimoy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Ruttu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Nimoy is rocked!
Ruttu is stalking Nimoy. Nimoy circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Ruttu, and it's lights out! Nimoy really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reino Ruttu!
A relieved looking Reino Ruttu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DC 141 Savisto v Billingsly
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Big Foot connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Wade Wilson has been cut.
Big Foot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilson as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Big Foot gets caught napping as Wilson dives in and scores a takedown. Big Foot manages to retain guard.
Wilson being controlled here momentarily.
Wilson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilson distracts Big Foot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson is in close to Big Foot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Big Foot is on top in guard. #REVR#
Wilson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wilson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Big Foot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Big Foot is one step ahead there.
Big Foot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Big Foot advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Big Foot in particular looking to stall.
Big Foot tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wilson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Wilson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wilson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Big Foot seems content to control.#SUB#
Big Foot is trying to work for a kimura but Wilson is defending well. #T2#
Big Foot is looking to advance position but Wilson won't allow it. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Big Foot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Big Foot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wilson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Big Foot wants to work for an arm triangle but Wilson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Big Foot is looking for a kimura here.
Wilson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Wilson controls Big Foot momentarily but Big Foot frees himself.
Big Foot slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Big Foot seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Wilson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Unicorn Big Foot!

Event: HZN 13 Collins v Cartwright
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Zaire misses with a straight right.
Aebersold tries to counter by clinching up but Zaire breaks away and moves out of range.
Zaire fails with the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Aebersold does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Aebersold gets the takedown into side control.
Aebersold fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zaire is looking to regain half guard here but Aebersold keeps moving and retains side control.
Aebersold creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zaire sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Zaire manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aebersold is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zaire sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Aebersold is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Aebersold is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zaire has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Zaire tries to roll over but Aebersold keeps him under control.#SUB#
Aebersold is working for a kimura but Zaire is defending it quite comfortably.
Zaire is trying to get back to full guard.
Aebersold is pressing down on Zaire's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zaire is holding on for now.
Aebersold passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
Zaire tries to hold on but Aebersold postures up.
Aebersold wants to control the action but instead Zaire gets a body lock and reverses into Aebersold's guard! Nice work!
Zaire won't allow Aebersold to sweep him here.
Zaire landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Aebersold looking for subs off his back but Zaire has passed one foot through into half guard.
Zaire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aebersold trying to get back to full guard but Zaire takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T3#
Aebersold sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Aebersold avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zaire.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Aebersold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zaire pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Aebersold looking for submissions off his back.
Aebersold avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zaire.
Zaire has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aebersold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aebersold is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB2#
Zaire goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Aebersold turns into him and now he's in Zaire's guard.
Aebersold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aebersold lands a couple of digs.
Aebersold wants to pass the guard but Zaire is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Zaire is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Zaire looking for a guillotine here but Aebersold defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aebersold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zaire is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gregoire Aebersold will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Zaire fails with a takedown attempt.
Zaire just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAebersold.#CL#
Aebersold gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Aebersold jumps into guard, dragging Zaire to the mat.
Aebersold controls Zaire momentarily but Zaire frees himself.
Zaire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aebersold working a defensive guard here.
Aebersold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Aebersold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Zaire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aebersold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aebersold looking to sit in guard and control but Zaire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Zaire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aebersold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aebersold not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Aebersold working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zaire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zaire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zaire passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Aebersold gets back to half guard.
Zaire working the head and body with strikes.
Aebersold is trying to get back to full guard.
Aebersold gets back to full guard.
Zaire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Zaire is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aebersold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zaire is one step ahead there.
Aebersold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Zaire thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Aebersold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aebersold wants to hit a sweep here but Zaire passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aebersold there!
Zaire working the ground and pound effectively.
Aebersold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aebersold is working hard here to advance position.
Zaire working Aebersold over with strikes here.
Aebersold is looking to improve his position but Zaire isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
BOOM! Zaire connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Abdullah Zaire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zaire working the ground and pound effectively.
Aebersold is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aebersold bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Aebersold trying to control but Zaire is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Aebersold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aebersold is looking to advance position but Zaire has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Aebersold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zaire enables Aebersold to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zaire manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zaire looking to control but Aebersold passes into half guard.
Zaire blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aebersold.
Zaire trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zaire manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aebersold content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zaire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aebersold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire can't keep his opponent in guard - Aebersold advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aebersold is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zaire is in trouble now - Aebersold has advanced to mount! #T1#
Aebersold lands a big elbow.
Aebersold trying to control but Zaire is having none of it.
Zaire is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aebersold unloads with some shots from mount but Zaire bucks and avoids them well.
Aebersold throws some wild stikes that Zaire manages to avoid easily.
Aebersold with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Aebersold goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Zaire turns into him and now he's in Aebersold's guard. #SUB#
Aebersold working for a triangle but Zaire defends it easily. #T2##SUB2#
Zaire thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Aebersold has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zaire is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Aebersold.
Aebersold is looking for a sweep.
Zaire misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from Zaire are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Aebersold tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Zaire is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aebersold has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Zaire misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Zaire tries for a kimura but Aebersold is defending well.
Zaire is working Aebersold over with some ground and pound from side control.
Aebersold is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Zaire is looking for a kimura but Aebersold is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zaire to get the leverage.
Aebersold slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aebersold keeping moving, preventing Zaire from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Aebersold looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aebersold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Aebersold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zaire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aebersold is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Zaire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aebersold.
Aebersold throwing shots but Zaire is blocking nicely.
Aebersold trying to mount his opponent but Zaire defends it.
Aebersold is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Zaire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zaire trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregoire Aebersold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aebersold 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregoire Aebersold!
Gregoire Aebersold thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C285: Billabong vs Jiang
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Sup lands a nice shot that snaps Branca's head back.
Branca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sup.
Branca loads up on a big right hand but Sup slips the punch.
Sup lands a glancing blow to the side of Branca's head.
Branca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sup sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Branca walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Branca misses with a right hand
and Sup counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Branca tries to keep at a distance but Sup has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sup is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Branca gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sup landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Sup lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Branca misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sup with a knee to the head.
Sup prevents a body shot from Branca.
Sup throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Branca blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Sup on the inside. #T1#
Branca misses with some punches.
Branca throws a head punch that misses.
Sup working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sup blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sup lands a hook that snaps the head of Branca backwards.
Branca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sup wants to take the fight to the mat but Branca manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Branca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Branca takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sup drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Branca gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joao Cajo Branca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karel Sup.
Sup lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Branca backwards.
Sup lands with a right to the head.
Sup lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Branca is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sup is keeping busy.
Sup blocks a body shot from Branca. #T2#
Sup unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sup landing knees to the body.
Branca is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Sup.
Branca works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sup tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Branca tries to circle away but Sup has him pinned against the cage.
Sup missing with knees to the body.
Sup using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Branca has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sup connects with a nasty looking knee right to Branca's face.
Sup lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sup lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Sup works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sup slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sup stands up over Branca, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Sup distracts Branca with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Branca knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sup on the ground.
Sup working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sup scoring with some ground and pound.
Branca on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Branca tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Branca escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sup gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sup landing some decent shots from guard.
Sup scoring with some ground and pound.
Sup is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Sup is looking to work some ground and pound but Branca has wrist control.
Sup keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Branca's head.
Sup controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sup with a nice head shot there.
Branca has momentary wrist control but Sup slips an elbow through the middle.
Sup with a nice head shot there.
Sup landing some decent shots from guard.
Sup postures up and lands a big shot to Branca's brow.
Sup controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karel Sup dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Cajo Branca's cut.
That's time! Branca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sup goes for a double leg but Branca avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Branca continues to drive forward.
Sup scores with the left hand. Branca knows he should have avoided that one.
Sup takes a swing at Branca's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Sup clinches up with Branca and pushes him back against the cage.
Sup lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is getting worse.
Sup has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sup throws a punch but it's blocked by Branca.
Sup with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Branca.
Branca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Branca can't find room to land a body shot as Sup controls the action.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sup. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sup works on Branca's body with a couple of short punches.
Branca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Branca is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sup is keeping busy.
Sup blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Branca.
Nice body punch from Sup - that landed with a thud.
Branca takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sup has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Branca seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sup can turn it around.
Branca swings wildly with an uppercut but Sup uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sup scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sup is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sup lands a right hand.
Sup unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sup lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sup lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Still in the clinch, Sup scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sup is looking for a takedown.
Sup makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Sup connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Branca goes down! Sup jumps into full mount looking to finish! #ROC2#Branca is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Sup! Branca is hurt baaadly! Sup is firing away with more strikes - Branca is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karel Sup!
During a confident post fight interview, Karel Sup thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SUPREME 16
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Marsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Der Lin.
Van Der Lin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Der Lin lunges at Marsh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marsh's hand.
Van Der Lin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marsh throws out the jab.
Marsh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marsh misses with a left hand
and Van Der Lin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Der Lin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marsh counters with a straight right hand.
Van Der Lin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Der Lin moves in looking to clinch but Marsh pushes him off.
We've been told by Van Der Lin's head coaches at MMAH League and Warrior Nation that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van Der Lin misses with a combination
and Marsh counters with a nice uppercut.
Marsh looks to land a combination but Van Der Lin avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsh looks to land a right hand but Van Der Lin moved out of range.
Van Der Lin throws a jab but it's blocked by Marsh.
Van Der Lin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Van Der Lin throws a sloppy body shot
and Marsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marsh scores with a nice head shot.
Marsh cracks Van Der Lin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Marsh clinches up against the cage.
Van Der Lin has a couple of punches blocked by Marsh.
Marsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marsh can't find room to land a body shot as Van Der Lin controls the action.
Van Der Lin digs a right hand into Marsh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marsh's gas tank.
Marsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Der Lin.
Marsh taking a breather.
Van Der Lin blocking some punches.
Van Der Lin lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Der Lin tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Van Der Lin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Der Lin prevents Marsh from breaking the clinch.
Marsh has a couple of punches blocked by Van Der Lin.
Van Der Lin tries to throw a body punch but Marsh avoids it by throwing Van Der Lin back against the cage.
Marsh misses with a punch to the body.
Van Der Lin misses with a punch to the body.
Van Der Lin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Der Lin prevents a body shot from Marsh.
Van Der Lin digs a right hand underneath Marsh's ribcage. Marsh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Marsh scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Van Der Lin.
Marsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Der Lin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marsh working aggressively here.
Marsh has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Van Der Lin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Marsh can turn it around.
Van Der Lin working aggressively here.
Van Der Lin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Van Der Lin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Randy Marsh has been cut.
Van Der Lin lands an uppercut.
Marsh effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Marsh.
Van Der Lin scores with a knee to the head.
Marsh taking a breather.
Marsh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Der Lin lands a knee to the head.
Van Der Lin misses with some punches.
Marsh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marsh misses with the head strike.
Van Der Lin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marsh blocks it with crossed arms.
Marsh misses with some punches.
Marsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marsh blocking some punches.
Van Der Lin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Der Lin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marsh's face.
Marsh tries to work over Van Der Lin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Der Lin or not. #T4#
Marsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Der Lin.
Van Der Lin digs a right hand into Marsh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marsh's gas tank.
Van Der Lin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Van Der Lin working aggressively here.
Van Der Lin lands a left hand.
Marsh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Marsh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marsh lands a shoulder strike.
Marsh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Der Lin misses with a punch to the body.
Van Der Lin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Der Lin lands a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marsh.
Marsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Marsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Der Lin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Der Lin misses with a wild body shot.
As Van Der Lin backs off Marsh throws a huge counter combo but Van Der Lin manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dutch Van Der Lin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy Marsh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Marsh tries to clinch
and Van Der Lin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van Der Lin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marsh looks to land a combination but Van Der Lin avoids it well.
Marsh staying out of range there.
Van Der Lin throws a hook but Marsh blocks it.
Van Der Lin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marsh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Der Lin in his tracks. #CL2#
Marsh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Der Lin, pushing him back against the cage.
Van Der Lin swings wildly with an uppercut but Marsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Der Lin scores with a knee to the head.
Van Der Lin swings wildly with an uppercut but Marsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Der Lin.
Marsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Der Lin uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Der Lin tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van Der Lin lands a nice uppercut.
Van Der Lin scores with a shot to the side of Marsh's head.
Van Der Lin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Der Lin lands a knee to the head.
Van Der Lin tries a body shot but Marsh blocks it.
Van Der Lin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Der Lin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marsh's elbow.
Marsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Der Lin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Der Lin tries to throw a body punch but Marsh avoids it by throwing Van Der Lin back against the cage.
Marsh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Marsh scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Der Lin.
Marsh stalling in the clinch.
Van Der Lin lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Van Der Lin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marsh's face.
Good body shot from Van Der Lin.
Van Der Lin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Der Lin digs a right hand into Marsh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marsh's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Der Lin.
Marsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Der Lin.
Van Der Lin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Der Lin tries to throw a body punch but Marsh avoids it by throwing Van Der Lin back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Van Der Lin.
Van Der Lin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marsh backwards.
A short right from Van Der Lin.
Van Der Lin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsh.
Marsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Der Lin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marsh backwards.
Marsh prevents a body shot from Van Der Lin.
Van Der Lin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Der Lin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marsh can do to turn this around?
Van Der Lin tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Van Der Lin swings wildly with an uppercut but Marsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Der Lin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsh misses with some punches.
Van Der Lin struggles to land a body shot inside as Marsh controls his hands.
Van Der Lin digs a right hand into Marsh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marsh's gas tank.
Marsh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Der Lin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marsh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Der Lin is keeping busy.
Marsh being controlled against the cage.
Van Der Lin connects with a knee to the head.
Marsh lands a nice uppercut.
Van Der Lin is working Marsh over against the cage.
Marsh misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Marsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marsh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stalling in the clinch from Van Der Lin.
Marsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Der Lin prevents a body shot from Marsh.
Van Der Lin lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Van Der Lin.
Marsh lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Der Lin misses with a knee to the head.
Van Der Lin with a knee to the head.
Van Der Lin misses with a punch to the body.
Marsh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Der Lin has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Marsh throws an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Der Lin as Marsh tries to tie him up.
Van Der Lin digs a right hand underneath Marsh's ribcage. Marsh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dutch Van Der Lin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randy Marsh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Van Der Lin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marsh's head.
Randy Marsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot lands for Van Der Lin.
Marsh throws a hook to the side of Van Der Lin's head but Van Der Lin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Marsh is predictable there
and Van Der Lin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Der Lin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marsh backs up against the cage.
Marsh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Der Lin is looking to clinch but Marsh is avoiding it.
Marsh only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2#
Marsh closes the distance and clinches.
Van Der Lin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsh lands a shoulder strike.
Marsh tries to stall but Van Der Lin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Van Der Lin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Der Lin.
Van Der Lin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marsh backwards.
Marsh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Van Der Lin tries to throw a body punch but Marsh avoids it by throwing Van Der Lin back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Der Lin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Der Lin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marsh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marsh is trying to force a seperation but Van Der Lin has the dominant position.
Dutch Van Der Lin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Der Lin lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Marsh.
Van Der Lin lands a shoulder strike.
Van Der Lin scores with a shot to the side of Marsh's head.
Van Der Lin blocks an uppercut.
Van Der Lin scores with a shot to the side of Marsh's head.
Marsh has Van Der Lin pressed against the cage.
Marsh scores with a shoulder strike.
Marsh misses with the head strike.
Marsh swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Van Der Lin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Der Lin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Der Lin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Marsh.
Van Der Lin misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Van Der Lin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Der Lin looking to throw knees to the head but Marsh is blocking nicely.
Marsh tries a body shot but Van Der Lin blocks it.
Marsh misses with a body punch.
Van Der Lin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Der Lin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Van Der Lin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Der Lin.
Marsh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Der Lin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Van Der Lin avoids the elbow strike from Marsh, against the cage.
Van Der Lin tries to throw a body punch but Marsh avoids it by throwing Van Der Lin back against the cage.
Marsh is trying to maintain a safe position but Van Der Lin gets an underhook and turns Marsh into the cage.
Van Der Lin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Der Lin.
Marsh has had enough of the clinch but Van Der Lin keeps him there for the moment.
Marsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Der Lin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Der Lin avoiding damage as Marsh throws knees to the body.
Van Der Lin tries to land a knee to the head but Marsh blocks with his arms.
Marsh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Der Lin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Der Lin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marshs head.
Van Der Lin misses with a punch to the body.
Marsh is struggling to control the position.
Van Der Lin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Marsh misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsh.
A short body shot lands from Marsh as the two fighters clinch.
Marsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Der Lin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Der Lin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Der Lin tries to land a knee to the head but Marsh blocks with his arms.
Van Der Lin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Marsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marsh avoids the body shot from Van Der Lin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marsh! But no joy.
Marsh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Der Lin to score with a decent uppercut.
Marsh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Der Lin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marsh tries to counter with a clinch but Van Der Lin shakes him off and moves away.
Dutch Van Der Lin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dutch Van Der Lin is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Der Lin slips a jab from Marsh.
Van Der Lin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dutch Van Der Lin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Der Lin 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dutch Van Der Lin!
Dutch Van Der Lin made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE??????? I AM!!!!!!! Dutch then proceeds by throwing the microphone.'.

Event: DC 136: Pisswater v Brown
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tokugawa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Adams has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Adams and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tokugawa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Adams drives through and clinches with Tokugawa against the cage.
Adams is pushing Tokugawa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tokugawa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tokugawa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like Kenjiro Tokugawa has been cut.#CL#
Adams closes the distance and clinches.
Tokugawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD2#
Tokugawa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Adams regains guard immediately.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tokugawa throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Adams has his foot on Tokugawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tokugawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tokugawa distracts Adams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1##SUB#
Adams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tokugawa with a nice head shot there.
Tokugawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tokugawa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tokugawa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tokugawa stopping the sweep attempt from Adams.
Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Tokugawa lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Adams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tokugawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tokugawa working some strikes from top position.#T2##SUB#
Adams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tokugawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tokugawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tokugawa throws a strike but Adams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Tokugawa working for a triangle but Adams defends it easily.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adams is standing up over Tokugawa. Tokugawa looks to escape but Adams dives into side control. #SUB#
Adams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB#
Adams tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Adams has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Adams goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tokugawa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Adams's guard! Nice work there by Tokugawa!
Adams controlling Tokugawa's posture.
Tokugawa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adams seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Adams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving. #SUB#
Adams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tokugawa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Adams is looking for a triangle but Tokugawa pushes his legs off easily.
Adams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tokugawa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Adams wants to pass the guard but Tokugawa is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steel Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenjiro Tokugawa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Adams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tokugawa sprawls well. Tokugawa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
Adams has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Tokugawa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Adams is trying to control but can't.
Tokugawa lands strikes from half guard.
Tokugawa stops Adams from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams tries to get to full guard but Tokugawa has control of the leg.
Adams trying to control here.
Tokugawa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Tokugawa is nestled in close to Adams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tokugawa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tokugawa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tokugawa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tokugawa throwing shots but Adams is blocking nicely.
Tokugawa is keen to just control but Adams is a slippery customer.
Adams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adams.#SUB#
Adams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Adams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tokugawa defends well.#T2#
Tokugawa is looking to work some ground and pound but Adams has wrist control.#SUB#
Adams working for a triangle but Tokugawa defends it easily.
Tokugawa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Adams is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tokugawa rolls with it to try and escape but Adams cranks on the arm and Tokugawa is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steel Adams!
Steel Adams thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 134: Harris v Babcock
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Wilson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jiet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilson throws an off balance right hand
and Jiet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Jiet circles away easily
and Jiet counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Wade Wilson has been cut.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt
and Jiet counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilson misses with a left hand
and Jiet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wade Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson shoots and misses
and Jiet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beanin Jiet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Wilson.
Wilson throws a right hand that misses
and Jiet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Wilson has closed the distance and engaged Jiet in a clinch.
Jiet gets through Wilson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jiet lands with a light punch inside.
Wilson wants to take the fight to the mat but Jiet manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Wilson jumps guard but Jiet stands there with Wilson around his waist. Wilson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jiet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jiet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wilson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jiet with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jiet scores with a shot to the side of Wilson's head.
Jiet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jiet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jiet pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jiet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilsons head.
A knee to the head by Jiet.
Jiet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jiet scores with a shot to the side of Wilson's head.
Jiet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilson or not.
Jiet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilson or not.
Wilson looks winded!
Jiet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Wilson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jiet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Jiet gets through Wilson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jiet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilson goes for a takedown attempt but Jiet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jiet works Wilson's body with a nice hook.
Wilson wants to clinch
and Jiet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Wilson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Wilson gets a double leg takedown into Jiet's guard.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jiet 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.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Jiet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilson postures up in Jiet's guard and throws a big left but Jiet blocks it.
Jiet looking for a sweep. Not yet Jiet, not yet.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Jiet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jiet keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jiet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilson's head backwards.#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.
Wilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Jiet has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wilson misses with a right hand
enabling Jiet to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Jiet circles away easily
and Jiet counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilson with a poor takedown
and Jiet counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Jiet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jiet.#CUT#That has opened up Wade Wilson's cut even more.
Wilson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
and Jiet counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Wilson misses
letting Jiet counter with a right hand.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
and Jiet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Beanin Jiet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wade Wilson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jiet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wilson shoots and misses #KD#
and Jiet counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wilson! Jiet lets Wilson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Wilson is rocked!
Wilson misses with a takedown
and Jiet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Jiet circles away easily
and Jiet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilson thinking.
Beanin Jiet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Wilson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wilson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wilson takes one on the button.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Jiet finish him?
Jiet scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilson in his tracks.
Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jiet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Wilson shoots and misses
and Jiet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#The cut above Wade Wilson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Jiet circles away easily
and Jiet counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beanin Jiet!
An out of breath Beanin Jiet thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C279: Nakagawa vs Barkley
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Keji throws a body punch but Branca moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Keji.
Branca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Branca.
Branca throws a body shot but no joy.
Branca takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keji was well out of range. Poor timing from Branca.
Keji takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Branca shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Keji fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Branca looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Keji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Keji misses with an uppercut
and Branca counters with a nice uppercut.
Keji throws an off balance right hand
and Branca counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Keji jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keji takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Branca moves out of range as Keji strikes.
A slow jab from Branca misses its intended target. #T1#
Branca thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Keji if he has to take too many more of those.
Branca blocks a jab.
Branca walks into a straight right hand from Keji.
A swing and a miss from Keji.
Branca with a hook.
Keji lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#That has opened up Joao Cajo Branca's cut even more.
Nice uppercut lands for Keji. That snapped Branca's head back.
Keji throws the left hand but Branca avoids the punch easily.
Branca throws out a counter right but Keji avoids it with no problem.
Keji misses with a hook
and Branca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Branca ducks under a wild hook from Keji.
Branca misses with the combination.
Branca throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
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!
Branca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keji swings widly with a right hand
and Branca counters with a right hand to the body.
Branca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Keji counter with a right hand.
Branca is looking to score with low kicks.
Branca lands a really nice looking cross but Keji seems unphased.
Keji throws a hook but Branca blocks it.
Keji throws a right hand that misses
and Branca counters with a nice leg kick.
Branca throws a big shot that misses.
Keji swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Branca throws out a counter right but Keji avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Branca misses.
Branca thuds his right hand into Keji's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Branca scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Keji.#CUT#The cut above Joao Cajo Branca's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Keji.
Keji ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keji misses with a looping right.
Keji stuns Branca with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Branca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keji swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keji throws a jab when Branca was well out of range.
Branca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keji sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keji is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice straight punches there by Keji. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keji.
Keji keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Branca.
Branca gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keji.#CUT#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Branca staying out of range there.
Keji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keji closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Branca! Keji dives in looking to finish! Branca is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Keji!
Abdul Keji decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SUPREME 11
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Quarto looks to land a body kick but Marsh moved away.
Marsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marsh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Quarto is looking to counter with a body kick.
Marsh throws a leg kick but Quarto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Quarto misses its target.
Donk. Marsh catches Quarto right on the button with a cross.
Marsh cracks Quarto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Quarto misses with a hook
and Marsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marsh misses with a hook. Quarto ducked under it nicely.
Quarto misses with the combination.
Quarto misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marsh! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh scores with a hook to the body. Quarto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marsh has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Quarto.#CL#
Quarto forces Marsh back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Quarto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Quarto looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Quarto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Quarto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quarto throws a lazy body kick
and Marsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marsh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Quarto under the eye.
Marsh misses with a hook.
Quarto scores with a jab to the head.
Quarto misses with an uppercut. Marsh saw that one coming.
Quarto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Quarto.
Quarto throws a looping overhand right but Marsh ducks down to avoid it.
Marsh slips under a jab.
Marsh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quarto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marsh! But no joy.
Marsh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Quarto throws a body shot but no joy.
Quarto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Quarto misses the body punch
and Marsh counters with a stiff right hand.
Quarto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Quarto lands the left hand.
A leg kick checked by Quarto.
Quarto throws a nice looking combination but Marsh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quarto misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Marsh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marsh takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Marsh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marsh misses with a wild combination.
Quarto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marsh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Quarto.
Pedro Quarto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Marsh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Quarto gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Marsh counters with a stiff right hand.
Quarto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marsh throws a leg kick but Quarto moved away.
Marsh has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Quarto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marsh throws a hook to the side of Quarto's head but Quarto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marsh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marsh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Quarto counters with a series of strikes. Marsh will be more careful next time no doubt.
Quarto misses with a head kick.
Marsh misses with a low kick.
Quarto lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marsh misses the jab.#T4#
Marsh lands a jab to the head.
Quarto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Quarto lands a jab.
Quarto slips a straight right by Marsh.
Quarto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Marsh clinches.
Marsh blocks an uppercut.
Quarto is looking to break free of the clinch but Marsh has double underhooks.
Quarto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Quarto wants to break free but Marsh has control.
Quarto avoids a wild elbow strike from Marsh.
Quarto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Marsh.
Quarto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marsh has him pressed against the cage.
Marsh scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsh gets through Quarto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Quarto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Quarto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Quarto throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pedro Quarto will probably get the nod.
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#
Marsh ducks right into an uppercut from Quarto. #CL#
Quarto forces Marsh back against the cage and clinches.
Quarto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short uppercut from Marsh.
Marsh blocks an uppercut.
Quarto avoids the elbow strike from Marsh, against the cage.
Quarto has had enough of the clinch but Marsh keeps him there for the moment.
Quarto tries to break free but Marsh pushes him back against the cage.
Quarto working aggressively here.
Quarto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Marsh - that landed with a thud.
Marsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Marsh.
Marsh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quartos head.
Quarto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marsh has him pressed against the cage.
Quarto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Marsh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Quarto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marsh is defending well for now.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Quarto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Quarto misses with some punches.
Quarto avoids a wild elbow strike from Marsh.
Quarto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marsh is defending well for now.
Quarto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quarto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #BC2#
Marsh manages to break the clinch.
Marsh tries to work over Quarto's front leg with a kick but Quarto checks it.
Marsh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Quarto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Quarto throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Marsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quarto ducks right into an uppercut from Marsh.
Marsh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Quarto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#Quarto is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quarto throws an off balance right hand
and Marsh counters with a huge right that knocks Quarto out cold! Marsh is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Marsh!

Event: DC 129: Vinge v Karjarlainen
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Tokugawa. That's going to slow Momoji down.
Tokugawa is looking to clinch but Momoji is avoiding it.
Momoji walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Momoji.
Tokugawa throws a quick inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Momoji has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tokugawa avoids the body shot from Momoji.
We've been hearing reports that Tokugawa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tokugawa throws a body shot but no joy.
Tokugawa throws a head kick that misses.
Tokugawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Tokugawa misses. #TD2#
Momoji is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tokugawa's half guard.
Tokugawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Momoji on the ground.
Momoji wants to take a breather but Tokugawa is having none of it.
Momoji scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Momoji landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokugawa trying to control but Momoji postures up.
Tokugawa tries to roll over but Momoji keeps him under control.#T1#
Momoji works his foot free and advances to mount.
Momoji tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Momoji working the ground and pound effectively.
Momoji looking to control but Tokugawa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Momoji looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tokugawa tries to hold on but Momoji pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Momoji can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tokugawa is looking to escape. #T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Momoji cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tokugawa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tokugawa tries to hold on but Momoji pushes him away.
Momoji looking to control but Tokugawa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Momoji lands with some strikes.
Tokugawa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Momoji controlling from mount.
Momoji with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tokugawa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Momoji controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Momoji looking to control but Tokugawa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Momoji controlling the pace for now.
Tokugawa wants to hold on but Momoji pushes him away.
Momoji content just to control the position here.
Momoji has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Momoji lands a big elbow.
Momoji with a couple of short strikes.#CUT2#It looks like Kenjiro Tokugawa has been cut.
Momoji working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Momoji sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
BOOM! Momoji connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Momoji lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Momoji lands with some strikes.
Momoji controlling the position easily from mount.
Momoji cracks Tokugawa with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Momoji putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Momoji trying to control but Tokugawa is having none of it.
Momoji content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taromaru Momoji dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenjiro Tokugawa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Momoji lands with a cross.
Momoji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Momoji misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tokugawa misses with a body kick.
Tokugawa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Momoji changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tokugawa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Momoji connects with a nice looking jab.
Momoji dives in and grabs Tokugawa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tokugawa pushes down on Momoji's head and hops out.
Tokugawa moves out of range as Momoji strikes.
Tokugawa lands a lovely overhand right.
Momoji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tokugawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Momoji.
Tokugawa jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Momoji. Tokugawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Momoji throws a series of punches but Tokugawa avoids them all with ease.
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!#TD#
Tokugawa 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.
Momoji looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Tokugawa distracts Momoji with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tokugawa stopping the sweep attempt from Momoji.
Momoji is pulling down on Tokugawa's head. It's preventing any offense from Tokugawa, at least for the moment.
Momoji avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tokugawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Momoji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Momoji holds on and takes a little breather.
Momoji tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Momoji pulls Tokugawa in to control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tokugawa throws a big elbow that misses.
Tokugawa is fighting to break Momoji's control of his arms but Momoji is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tokugawa landing with the ground and pound.
Momoji manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tokugawa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Momoji engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tokugawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Momoji trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Momoji sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tokugawa's guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Momoji lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Momoji thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tokugawa's head.
Tokugawa has his hands clasped together around Momoji's back. He's all about the action.
Tokugawa wants to control but Momoji is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tokugawa tries to get to full guard but Momoji has control of the leg.
Tokugawa trying to get back to full guard but Momoji takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Momoji dominating with strikes here.
Momoji with a couple of short strikes.
Momoji can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tokugawa is looking to escape.
Momoji sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Momoji landing punches.
Momoji takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Momoji tries to control but Tokugawa wriggling away.
Tokugawa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tokugawa is in a horrible position here. Momoji smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tokugawa tries to lock up and control but Momoji gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Momoji controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taromaru Momoji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenjiro Tokugawa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tokugawa tried to score with a low kick but Momoji checks it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Momoji or perhaps it was just good defense by Tokugawa, which made it look bad.
Donk. Momoji catches Tokugawa right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Momoji misses its intended target.
Momoji misses with a looping right.
Momoji missing with a left hand there. Tokugawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Momoji thuds his right hand into Tokugawa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Momoji checks a low kick from Tokugawa.
Momoji attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Tokugawa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Momoji!
Momoji dodges the ground and pound from Tokugawa.
Momoji gets back to half guard.
Tokugawa wants to take a breather but Momoji is having none of it. #T1#
Momoji controlling the position for now.
Momoji tries to roll over but Tokugawa keeps him under control.
Momoji is doing well to control the position and prevent Tokugawa from advancing to side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Momoji manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Momoji is controlling Tokugawa's posture.
Tokugawa throws a big elbow that misses.
Tokugawa stopping the sweep attempt from Momoji.
Tokugawa trying to control but Momoji is working from the bottom.
Kenjiro Tokugawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tokugawa won't allow Momoji to sweep him here.
Tokugawa throws a big right hand that misses.
Tokugawa preventing the sweep.
Momoji is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Momoji 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.
Momoji advances to half guard.
Momoji is keen to just control but Tokugawa is a slippery customer.#T3#
Momoji is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tokugawa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tokugawa.
Momoji is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Momoji won't allow Tokugawa to sweep him here.
Momoji slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Tokugawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Momoji can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Momoji works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Momoji frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tokugawa is working to get back to half guard.
Momoji breaks from Tokugawa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Momoji scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tokugawa taking shots to the head.
Momoji sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tokugawa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Momoji lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Taromaru Momoji is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Momoji tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taromaru Momoji!

Event: WVT 217: Anderson v Mathieu 2
Date: Jan 31, 2024

#R1#
Brillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kanaani moves away.
Kanaani half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kanaani fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brillo checks it well.
Kanaani throws a series of punches but Brillo moves out of range.
Brillo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kanaani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kanaani works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brillo misses with a straight right.
Kanaani throws a solid leg kick but Brillo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kanaani.#TD#
Kanaani shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brillo is controlling Kanaani's posture.
Kanaani cracks Brillo with a solid left hand.
Brillo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kanaani is one step ahead there.
Kanaani has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kanaani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kanaani postures up in Brillo's guard and throws a big left but Brillo blocks it. #T1#
Brillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brillo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Brillo thows a huge punch but Kanaani dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Brillo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kanaani controlling the position for now.
Kanaani is trying to stand.
Kanaani knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brillo on the ground.
Brillo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kanaani taking some punishment here, with Brillo in his half guard. #T2#
Brillo is keen to just control but Kanaani is a slippery customer.
Brillo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kanaani is looking to improve his position.
Brillo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kanaani moves into full guard.
Brillo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kanaani holds on and takes a little breather.
Kanaani keeping moving, preventing Brillo from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brillo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Brillo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brillo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brillo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kanaani's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brillo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kanaani looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brillo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kanaani wants to sweep here but Brillo controlling him for the moment.
Brillo throwing strikes from guard but Kanaani blocks nicely.
Brillo stops Kanaani from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brillo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kanaani seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brillo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Brillo throws a right hand that misses
and Kanaani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brillo checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Kanaani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brillo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kanaani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brillo looks to clinch
and Kanaani counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kanaani throws a series of punches but Brillo avoids them all with ease.
Brillo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kanaani does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kanaani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brillo.
Brillo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some wild striking there from Kanaani.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mehdi Kanaani dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kanaani misses with a looping right.
Brillo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brillo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kanaani pinned against the cage. Kanaani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brillo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kanaani counter with a right hand.
Kanaani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kanaani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brillo.
Kanaani misses with an uppercut. Brillo saw that one coming.
Brillo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kanaani moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanaani moves out of range as Brillo strikes.
Kanaani connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kanaani throws a hook but Brillo avoids it easily.#TD2#
Brillo gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Brillo cracks Kanaani with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Brillo working away.
Brillo landing strikes.
Brillo trying to control the action but Kanaani is working from the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kanaani pushes Brillo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brillo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
You can see the frustration on Kanaani's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES#
Kanaani throws Brillo to one side and escapes!
Kanaani jabs Brillo right on the nose. Brillo blinks but takes it well.
Kanaani looks to score with a jab to the body but Brillo is just out of range.
Mehdi Kanaani is winning the standup battle so far.
Kanaani tries a low kick but Brillo avoids it.
Kanaani connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brillo misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Brillo rushes Kanaani and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kanaani blocking some punches.
Brillo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brillo wants a takedown.
Mehdi Kanaani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarillo Brillo.
Kanaani tries to stall but Brillo uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
Kanaani is trying to stall.
Brillo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Kanaani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Kanaani misses.
Brillo tries to move into range but Kanaani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kanaani fails to land with a series of punches.
Brillo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brillo darts in looking for a takedown but Kanaani gets double underhooks and turns Brillo into the cage.
A big right from Kanaani misses. #TD#
Kanaani throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brillo was covering up waiting for the punch and Kanaani finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kanaani trying to control but Brillo is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kanaani stands up over Brillo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kanaani is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brillo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brillo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kanaani's guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kanaani looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brillo throws a big right hand that misses.
Brillo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kanaani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kanaani bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brillo's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mehdi Kanaani dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Brillo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kanaani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brillo wants to clinch.
Brillo misses with a two punch combination.
Brillo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kanaani is fending him off so far but Brillo persists. Nope, Kanaani circles away and we're back to standing.
Kanaani connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brillo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kanaani as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Kanaani does it's job there.
Brillo blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brillo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kanaani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mehdi Kanaani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarillo Brillo.
Kanaani darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Brillo's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Kanaani before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mehdi Kanaani!
A victorious Mehdi Kanaani thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 216: Le Franc v Steve
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Jarvinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jarvinen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nimoy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nimoy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nimoy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jarvinen eats them both and turns towards Nimoy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nimoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jarvinen.
Nimoy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nimoy connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#Jarvinen is rocked!
Nimoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Jarvinen.
Nimoy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nimoy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Nimoy coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Nimoy misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jarvinen misses the target. #T1#
Jarvinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nimoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jarvinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Nimoy finish him?
Jarvinen misses with a straight right.
BOOM! Nimoy lands a beautiful left hook that drops Jarvinen. Jarvinen tries to recover but Nimoy is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Jarvinen lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Nimoy!

Event: WVT 215: Ihantala v Fleshou
Date: Jan 26, 2024

#R1#
Aurelius scores with a hook to the body. Alzado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aurelius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aurelius connects with an inside leg kick.
Aurelius drops Alzado with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Alzado! Aurelius dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucius Aurelius!

Event: HZN 4 Machine v Vrana
Date: Jan 26, 2024

#R1#
Legrand ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.#TD2#
Legrand scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zaire tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Legrand wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Zaire's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Legrand looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zaire is avoiding damage well.
Zaire managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Legrand. #SU2#
Legrand decides to stand back up. Legrand steps back and let's Zaire get back to his feet.
Zaire throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Legrand scores with a takedown into Zaire's guard.
Legrand has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zaire is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Legrand gets to his feet - Zaire follows without any prompting.
Legrand takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Legrand staying out of range there.#TD#
Zaire closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Legrand did well to prevent Zaire getting side control.
Legrand tries to get to full guard but Zaire has control of the leg.
Legrand wants to get back to his feet.
Legrand works his way to full guard. Good work.
Legrand has momentary wrist control but Zaire slips an elbow through the middle.
Legrand wants to sweep but no luck.
Zaire postures up in Legrand's guard and throws a big left but Legrand blocks it.
We've been hearing good reports from Zaire's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Legrand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zaire scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Legrand working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zaire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zaire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zaire stopping the sweep attempt from Legrand.#T2#
Legrand is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Legrand tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Legrand trying to keep a closed guard but Zaire is proving a slippery customer.
Legrand looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zaire with a nice head shot there.
Zaire throwing strikes from guard but Legrand blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zaire stops Legrand from standing up. #SUB#
Legrand wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Zaire has taken Legrand's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Legrand has been forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abdullah Zaire!
During a confident post fight interview, Abdullah Zaire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 211: Mathieu v Kok
Date: Jan 17, 2024

#R1#
Nimoy slips under a jab.
Nimoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nimoy connects with a right hand. Minoru Ii shakes it off.
Minoru Ii slips under a jab.
Minoru Ii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Minoru Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Nimoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minoru Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Minoru Ii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nimoy doesn't seem bothered though.
Nimoy misses with a hook to the body
and Minoru Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Minoru Ii throws a poor cross that misses
and Nimoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minoru Ii misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nimoy! But no joy.
Minoru Ii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nimoy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Minoru Ii looks to land a left hand but Nimoy moved out of range nicely.
Nimoy walks into a stiff left hand from Minoru Ii.
Nimoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minoru Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Nimoy.
Minoru Ii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Minoru Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nimoy.
Nimoy scores with a jab to the body.
Nimoy misses with a right hand
and Minoru Ii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nimoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minoru Ii throws out the jab.
Minoru Ii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nimoy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nimoy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nimoy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Minoru Ii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nimoy. Minoru Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minoru Ii is looking to counter punch.
Nimoy misses with a body punch
and Minoru Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Minoru Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nimoy.
Nimoy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Minoru Ii counters with a straight right hand.
Minoru Ii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nimoy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nimoy ducks under a wild hook from Minoru Ii.
A big right from Minoru Ii misses.
Nimoy moves out of range as Minoru Ii strikes.
Nimoy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#Nimoy is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Leonard Nimoy has been cut.
Minoru Ii knocks out Nimoy with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Minoru Ii before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Minoru Ii picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
Kohinata Minoru Ii thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SCF 5: Rhodes v. Joe
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1##CL#
Marsh has closed the distance and engaged Graves in a clinch.
Graves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Marsh.
Marsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marsh working aggressively here.
Graves trying to stall but Marsh improves his position.
Marsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marsh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marsh prevents Graves from breaking the clinch.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.#BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marsh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Graves is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Graves blocks a jab.#CL2#
Graves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsh taking a breather.
I was talking to Marsh's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marsh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Marsh misses with the head strike.
Marsh blocking some punches.
Marsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves has Marsh pressed against the cage, preventing Marsh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marsh throws out the jab. #CL2#
Graves closes the distance and pushes Marsh back into the cage.
Graves tries to circle away but Marsh has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Graves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Graves has closed the distance and engaged Marsh in a clinch.
Marsh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graves backwards. #BC#
Marsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Graves closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch.
Graves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marsh swats away the attempt to clinch by Graves.#T2##CL2#
Marsh tries to keep at a distance but Graves has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsh blocks an uppercut.
Graves lands a right hand. #BC#
Marsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marsh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Graves tries to clinch up but Marsh circles away and keeps his distance.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marsh swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Marsh tries to keep at a distance but Graves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Graves working aggressively here.
Marsh tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Marsh back against the cage.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marsh misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Marsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3##CL2#
Graves moves into the clinch successfully.
Graves lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Marsh lands with a light punch inside.
Graves is trying to maintain a safe position but Marsh gets an underhook and turns Graves into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marsh is pushing Graves up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Graves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Marsh has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Marsh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.
Graves gets through Marsh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marsh stalling the fight.
Graves dodges an elbow strike from Marsh. #BC#
Marsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4##CL#
Graves gets tackled into the cage by Marsh. Marsh maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Marsh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Graves stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsh.
A short left from Marsh.
Marsh misses with some punches.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Marsh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Graves's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Graves doesn't manage to clinch there - Marsh circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Graves dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Marsh misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Graves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Graves works on Marsh's body with a couple of short punches.
Graves trying to stall but Marsh improves his position.
Graves lands a right hand.
Marsh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves is looking to control Marsh's arms but Marsh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Graves has his back to the cage.
Marsh is looking to break free of the clinch but Graves has double underhooks.
Graves pushes Marsh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Graves blocks an elbow strike.
Marsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Marsh on the inside.
Marsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Graves manages to break the clinch.
Marsh doesn't manage to clinch there - Graves circles away. #CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Graves clinches with his opponent.
Graves lands a body shot.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Marsh missing with knees to the body.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Marsh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marsh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Graves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from Graves. #BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Graves has closed the distance and engaged Marsh in a clinch.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Marsh manages to break the clinch.
Marsh throws a low kick, looking for Graves's leg but Graves calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Graves clinches up against the cage.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marshs head.
Marsh throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Graves has closed the distance and engaged Marsh in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Graves manages to break the clinch.
Marsh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Graves wants to clinch.#CL2#
Graves moves into the clinch successfully.
Marsh misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Marsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Graves moves into the clinch.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves gets through Marsh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Graves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Graves is trying to stall.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marsh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marsh.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marsh backwards.
Marsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves tries to work over Marsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Marsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graves wants to clinch up but Marsh keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Marsh. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marsh misses with the head strike.
Marsh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marsh misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marsh with a body shot.
Randy Marsh is winning the standup battle so far.
Marsh throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Graves under the eye.
Graves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Marsh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Graves's efforts to push away.
Graves blocking some punches.
Marsh blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Graves 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Graves avoids the head kick by Marsh.
Randy Marsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graves tries to clinch up but Marsh circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Marsh misses.
Graves is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Graves rushes Marsh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marsh takes a shot to the head.
Marsh lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Graves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves tries to clinch there but Marsh circles away.
It looked like Marsh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Marsh gets tackled into the cage by Graves. Graves maintains the clinch.
Marsh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Marsh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marsh swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Graves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Graves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marsh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Graves darts in and clinches Marsh up against the cage.
Marsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Marsh stalling the fight.
Marsh scores with a hook to the body.
Graves is looking to control Marsh's arms but Marsh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Graves has his back to the cage.
Graves looking to slow down the pace here.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Devon Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Marsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Marsh rushes Graves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marsh tries a body shot but Graves blocks it. #BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Graves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marsh misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marsh as Graves tries to tie him up.
Graves taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Graves wants to break the clinch but can't.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Graves breaks from the clinch.
Marsh throws a leg kick
and Graves counters with a low kick, right behind Marsh 's knee.
Marsh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marsh misses with a left hand
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
Marsh misses with a body punch
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Devon Graves has been cut.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marsh.
Marsh swats away the attempt to clinch by Graves.#CL2#
Graves gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marshs head.
Graves pushes off an throws an elbow but Marsh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Graves can't break the clinch.
Marsh stalling the fight.
Marsh misses with some punches.
Marsh stalling against the cage.
Graves is trying to break free.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Marsh has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Marsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Marsh is looking to control Graves's arms but Graves gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marsh has his back to the cage.
Marsh blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsh. #BC2#
Graves manages to break the clinch.
Marsh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Graves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Devon Graves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Graves tries to clinch
and Marsh counters with a left to the body.
Graves tries to clinch there but Marsh circles away. #CL2#
Graves has closed the distance and engaged Marsh in a clinch.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Marsh backwards. #BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marsh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marsh throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Marsh.
Marsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Marsh.
Graves moves in looking to clinch but Marsh pushes him off.
Graves tries to clinch up but Marsh circles away and keeps his distance.
Marsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.#CL2#
Graves has Marsh up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Devon Graves.
I've got Graves 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Graves!
Devon Graves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 208: Matikainen v Jiang
Date: Jan 10, 2024

#R1#
Thrawn tries to clinch but Brillo moves out of range.
Brillo misses with a low kick.
Brillo tries for a takedown but Thrawn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brillo throws a chopping leg kick but Thrawn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thrawn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brillo takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Amarillo Brillo has been cut.#CL2#
Brillo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brillo blocks an elbow strike.
Brillo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thrawn after a bit of a struggle.
Thrawn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Thrawn has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Brillo has clasped his hands together around Thrawn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Brillo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Thrawn is trying to buck Brillo off.
Brillo scoring with punches from side control.
Thrawn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brillo on the ground.
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!
An elbow from Brillo crashes against the mat.
Thrawn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brillo is controlling him well.
Thrawn stops Brillo from passing to mount. #T1#
Brillo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Thrawn is avoiding damage well.
Brillo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Brillo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Brillo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Brillo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thrawn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Brillo crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brillo lands some shots froms side control.
Brillo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Thrawn is trying to control Brillo's posture but Brillo avoids it. #SUB2#
Brillo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thrawn regains half guard, as Brillo was trying to land strikes. #T2#
Thrawn desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Brillo is looking for a kimura here.
Brillo thows a huge punch but Thrawn dodges it nicely.
Brillo throwing shots but Thrawn is blocking nicely.
Brillo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thrawn wants to improve his position but Brillo is controlling well. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brillo thows a huge punch but Thrawn dodges it nicely.
Brillo is pressing down on Thrawn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thrawn is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Brillo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thrawn is just riding it out for now. Brillo eventually gives up the hold.
Thrawn taking some punishment here, with Brillo in his half guard.
Brillo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brillo drops an elbow to the side of Thrawn's head.
Brillo trying to control from half guard but Thrawn is working away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thrawn has hold of Brillo's hands but Brillo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brillo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brillo working Thrawn over with strikes.
Brillo working Thrawn over with strikes.
Brillo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brillo lands with a punch from half guard.
Thrawn is looking for a sweep. Brillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brillo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brillo thows a huge punch but Thrawn dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brillo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brillo winds up and cracks Thrawn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thrawn wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brillo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amarillo Brillo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amarillo Brillo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Thrawn clinches up against the cage.
Thrawn blocking some punches.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Brillo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Thrawn scores a nice knee to the body.
Thrawn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thrawn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brillo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thrawn connects with a knee to the head.
Thrawn connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thrawn obliges.
Thrawn missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Thrawn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrawn scores a nice knee to the body.
Thrawn trying to land knees to the body.
Thrawn scores a nice knee to the body.
Thrawn lands a knee to the body.
Thrawn struggles to land a body shot inside as Brillo controls his hands.
Thrawn lands an elbow that stopped Brillo in his tracks for a moment.
Thrawn lands a knee to the body.
Thrawn lands a nice elbow.
Brillo is breathing heavily.
Thrawn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brillo's elbow.
Thrawn crunches a lovely knee into Brillo's ribcage.#T1#
Thrawn lands a right hand.
Thrawn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Grand Admiral Thrawn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thrawn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brillo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brillo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thrawn after a bit of a struggle.
Thrawn lands a body punch.
Thrawn can't find room to land a body shot as Brillo controls the action.
Thrawn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thrawn landing knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Thrawn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brillo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thrawn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brillo's elbow.
Brillo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thrawn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brillo's defenses.
Thrawn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrawn lands a knee to the body.
Brillo takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Thrawn connects with a knee to the head.
Thrawn lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Thrawn.
Thrawn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thrawn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thrawn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brillo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thrawn with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thrawn.
Brillo takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thrawn.
Thrawn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thrawn lands with a left to the head.
Thrawn misses with a knee to the head.
Thrawn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brillo blocks it with crossed arms.
Thrawn digs a right hand underneath Brillo's ribcage. Brillo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thrawn with a knee to the head.
Thrawn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thrawn.
Thrawn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brillo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Thrawn landing knees to the body.
Thrawn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brillo backwards.
Thrawn landing knees to the body.
Thrawn connects with a knee to the head.
Thrawn prevents the takedown attempt.
Grand Admiral Thrawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarillo Brillo.
Thrawn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thrawn lands a hook that snaps the head of Brillo backwards.
Thrawn with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thrawn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thrawn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thrawn lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brillo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thrawn prevents it.
Brillo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thrawn scores with a shot to the side of Brillo's head.
Brillo tries for a takedown. No joy. #T4#
Thrawn lands a good knee to the midsection. Brillo won't want to take too many of those.
Thrawn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thrawn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thrawn obliges.
Thrawn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thrawn lands a shot to the body.
Thrawn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brillo backwards.
Thrawn with a knee to the head.
Thrawn throws an elbow but it misses.
Thrawn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brillo is looking for a takedown.
Thrawn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thrawn tries to work over Brillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thrawn tries to work over Brillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brillo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thrawn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brillo can turn it around.
Thrawn prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thrawn.
Brillo takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grand Admiral Thrawn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Amarillo Brillo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A combination from Thrawn does no damage.
Thrawn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brillo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Brillo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thrawn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Thrawn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brillo wants a takedown.
Thrawn tries to land knees in the clinch but Brillo avoids the damage to the body.
Brillo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thrawn is defending well.
Brillo tries to work over Thrawn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brillo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thrawn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Grand Admiral Thrawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarillo Brillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrawn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thrawn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brillo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thrawn working Brillo over with knees to the body.
Thrawn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brillo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brillo takes a knee right on the jaw! #T1#
Thrawn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brillo backwards.
Thrawn landing knees to the head.
Brillo is trying to break free.
A short right from Thrawn.
Thrawn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brillo or not.
Thrawn landing knees to the head.
Thrawn lands a knee to the body.
Thrawn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brillo looking for a takedown.
Thrawn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brillo backwards.
Thrawn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brillo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thrawn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thrawn landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrawn lands a nice knee to the body.
Thrawn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrawn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brillo. #T2#
Thrawn lands a good knee to the midsection. Brillo won't want to take too many of those.
Brillo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thrawn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thrawn tries to clinch but Brillo is having none of it.
Brillo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrawn.
Brillo shoots in and drives through. Thrawn sprawls well.
Grand Admiral Thrawn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrawn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thrawn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brillo can do to turn this around?
Thrawn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brillo shoots in for a takedown but Thrawn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thrawn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brillo swats away the attempt to clinch by Thrawn.
Thrawn takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Thrawn scores with a head kick. #CL#
Thrawn has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Brillo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Thrawn manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Thrawn lands a nice knee to the body.
Thrawn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrawn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brillo's elbow.
Thrawn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thrawn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brillo's face.
Thrawn lands an elbow just above Brillo 's eye.
Thrawn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thrawn.
Thrawn working Brillo over with knees to the body.
Thrawn cracks Brillo with a nice body shot.
Thrawn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thrawn lands a knee to the head. #T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brillo.
Brillo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thrawn scores with a knee to the head. #ROC#Brillo is rocked!
Thrawn lands a nice shot to the body.
Brillo is still on wobbly legs! Can Thrawn finish him?
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thrawn obliges.
Nice elbow from Thrawn.
Thrawn landing knees to the head.
Thrawn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brillo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thrawn lands an elbow inside.
Brillo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thrawn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brillo tries for a takedown but Thrawn manages to get underhooks.
Thrawn lands a nice elbow.
Thrawn landing knees to the head.
Brillo goes for a takedown attempt but Thrawn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thrawn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thrawn throws a head kick that half lands.
Brillo misses the shot to the body.
Brillo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thrawn.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grand Admiral Thrawn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thrawn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:26
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grand Admiral Thrawn!
Grand Admiral Thrawn opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: C266: Nakagawa vs Machado II
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Branca throws out a loose jab but Keji uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keji throws a body punch but Branca moves out of range.
Keji waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Branca.
Good standup being displayed there by Keji as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keji misses with a body shot.
Keji looks to score with a jab to the body but Branca is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keji misses with a straight left.
Keji blocks a jab.
Branca throws a looping overhand right but Keji ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Keji tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Branca misses with a lunging right hand
and Keji counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Keji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Branca throws a hook but Keji blocks it.
Keji is looking to wear down Branca with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A swing and a miss from Keji.
Branca doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Branca misses with an uppercut.
Branca with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keji to score with a decent uppercut.
Branca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Branca is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Keji jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keji scores with a jab to the body.
Branca scores with a body shot.
Branca attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Branca throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Branca is predictable there
and Keji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keji needs to keep his hands up - Branca had a free shot at his head there.
Branca misses the jab.
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!
Branca dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keji. That did some damage!
Branca works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Keji.
Branca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keji has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keji scores with a crisp jab that stopped Branca in his tracks. #CUT#That has opened up Joao Cajo Branca's cut even more.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Keji as he connects with a hook.#KD#
Keji sends Branca crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Keji is motioning to the referee to let Branca up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Branca is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Joao Cajo Branca's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A jab from Branca does it's job there.
Branca is still on wobbly legs! Can Keji finish him?
Keji is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Keji lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Branca up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Keji from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Branca's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdul Keji!
Our winner, Abdul Keji, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DC 121 Babel v Savisto
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Tomoguchi throws a looping overhand right but Tokugawa ducks down to avoid it.
Tokugawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi lands with an uppercut that bounces Tokugawa off the cage and back into range.
Tokugawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Tokugawa avoids the body shot from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tomoguchi stuns Tokugawa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tomoguchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tokugawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomoguchi.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Tomoguchi wants to clinch.
Tokugawa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tomoguchi.
Tokugawa looks to land a right hand but Tomoguchi moved out of range.
Tokugawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tomoguchi stuns Tokugawa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body punch from Tomoguchi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tokugawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tomoguchi misses with a straight right. #T1#
Tokugawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tomoguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Tomoguchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tomoguchi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tokugawa ducks under a wild hook from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tokugawa ducks under a wild hook from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice shot by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi loads up on a big right hand but Tokugawa slips the punch.
Tokugawa digs a good body shot into Tomoguchi's ribs.
A left lands for Tomoguchi.#TD#
Tokugawa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tomoguchi on his heels. He'll look to pass Tomoguchi's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Tokugawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tomoguchi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Tomoguchi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tomoguchi has his foot on Tokugawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tokugawa works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Tokugawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tomoguchi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tomoguchi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tokugawa is aware though and is defending well.
Tokugawa throwing strikes from guard but Tomoguchi blocks nicely.
Tomoguchi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tokugawa connects with a couple of short punches.
Tokugawa stands up over Tomoguchi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tokugawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tomoguchi on the ground.
Tokugawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tokugawa trying to control but Tomoguchi is working from the bottom.
Tokugawa throwing strikes from guard but Tomoguchi blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Tokugawa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tokugawa works over Tomoguchi with some ground and pound from guard.
Tokugawa stands up over Tomoguchi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tokugawa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Tomoguchi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tokugawa defends well.
Tokugawa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tomoguchi keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully.
Tokugawa chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Tokugawa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tokugawa trying to control but Tomoguchi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tomoguchi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tokugawa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tokugawa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tomoguchi's head.
Tokugawa with a nice head shot there.
Tokugawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tomoguchi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tomoguchi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Tomoguchi keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinji Tomoguchi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tomoguchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tokugawa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tomoguchi lands a really nice looking cross but Tokugawa seems unphased.
Tokugawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tomoguchi.
Tokugawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tokugawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tomoguchi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tokugawa delivers a nice body kick.
Tomoguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tokugawa moves away.
Tokugawa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tomoguchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tokugawa.
Tomoguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tokugawa.
Tomoguchi lands with a nice combination. Tokugawa backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomoguchi looks to land a left hand but Tokugawa moved out of range nicely.
Tomoguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Tomoguchi misses its intended target.
Tomoguchi fails to land with a series of punches.
Tomoguchi throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomoguchi loads up on a big right hand but Tokugawa slips the punch.#T1#
Tomoguchi swings for the body but Tokugawa moves out of range.
Tokugawa throws out a leg kick but Tomoguchi moves out of range and Tokugawa only half commits.
Tomoguchi avoids the head kick by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa slips under a jab.
Tomoguchi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tokugawa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tomoguchi swivels and escapes.
Tomoguchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tokugawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tokugawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomoguchi.
Tokugawa tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tokugawa is defended easily by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Tokugawa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kenjiro Tokugawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tokugawa working the strikes but Tomoguchi uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T2#
Tokugawa lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Tokugawa is working for a submission of some sort.
Tomoguchi tries to roll over but Tokugawa keeps him under control.
Tokugawa thows a huge punch but Tomoguchi dodges it nicely.
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!
Tokugawa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tokugawa drops an elbow to the side of Tomoguchi's head.
Tokugawa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Tokugawa winds up and cracks Tomoguchi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tokugawa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tokugawa working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Tokugawa is looking for a kimura but Tomoguchi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tokugawa to get the leverage.
Tokugawa is just content to waste time from the top position. Tomoguchi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tomoguchi keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tokugawa stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Tomoguchi throws up his legs and catches Tokugawa in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Tokugawa tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Tomoguchi! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shinji Tomoguchi!
In his post fight interview, Shinji Tomoguchi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HZN 2 Covington vs Marek
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Knox slips a jab from Zaire.#TD#
Knox looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zaire!
Knox tries to stand but Zaire controls the position and pulls Knox into his guard.
Knox wants to stand but Zaire is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Knox avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Knox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zaire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knox has managed to get both his arms back between Zaire's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Knox wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Zaire's closed guard. He's half up but Zaire has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Zaire pivots and extends the arm, Knox falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Zaire! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abdullah Zaire!
An out of breath Abdullah Zaire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Miles Knox was interviewed post fight and said 'PIRANHA '.

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