Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: ENIGMA 237
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Nice shot by Turngemaxt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lara or perhaps it was just good defense by Turngemaxt, which made it look bad.
Lara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turngemaxt circles away.
Turngemaxt throws a jab when Lara was well out of range.
Lara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turngemaxt as he jumps to the side.
Furdas Turngemaxt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Lara.#TD2#
Lara shoots in and gets a takedown into Turngemaxt's guard.
Turngemaxt trying to control the position.
Turngemaxt wants to sweep here but Lara controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turngemaxt controls Lara momentarily but Lara frees himself. #T1#
Turngemaxt keeping moving, preventing Lara from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Turngemaxt has his foot on Lara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lara works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Turngemaxt is looking for a triangle but Lara pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turngemaxt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lara lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Turngemaxt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Turngemaxt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lara postures up. #T2#
Turngemaxt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lara working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turngemaxt's head.
Lara passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lara wants to control but Turngemaxt is keeping him busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turngemaxt wants to control but Lara postures up.
Turngemaxt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lara working the ground and pound.
Turngemaxt tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Turngemaxt regains half guard.#SUB2#
Turngemaxt is defending against the submission attempts here by Lara. #SUB#
Turngemaxt actively working from the bottom here.
Turngemaxt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Turngemaxt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Turngemaxt working for a triangle but Lara defends it easily.
Lara distracts Turngemaxt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4##SUB#
Turngemaxt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lara working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turngemaxt's head.#SUB#
Turngemaxt is looking for a triangle but Lara pushes his legs off easily.
Lara keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turngemaxt's head.
Turngemaxt working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Turngemaxt has his foot on Lara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lara works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Turngemaxt working for a triangle but Lara defends it easily.
Turngemaxt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lara connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Lara dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Turngemaxt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lara.#TD#
Turngemaxt drives through with a takedown into Lara's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lara keeping full guard, as Turngemaxt tries to pass.
Turngemaxt advances position into side control!#SUB#
Turngemaxt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Turngemaxt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lara's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lara sneaks back into half guard.
Lara trying to hold on to Turngemaxt's head to control him but Turngemaxt postures up. #T1##SUB#
Turngemaxt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Lara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lara tries to get to full guard but Turngemaxt has control of the leg.
Lara regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lara keeping moving, preventing Turngemaxt from controlling successfully.
Turngemaxt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Lara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turngemaxt looking to pass the guard.
Turngemaxt trying to control the position from guard on top but Lara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lara is controlling Turngemaxt's posture.
Lara wants to sweep here but Turngemaxt controlling him for the moment.
Turngemaxt forces his way into half guard.
Lara is in trouble now - Turngemaxt has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Turngemaxt wants to finish this one by submission but Lara is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Turngemaxt. #T3#
Lara really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Turngemaxt looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Turngemaxt thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB#
Turngemaxt wants to finish this one by submission but Lara is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Turngemaxt.
Lara slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lara trying to hold on to Turngemaxt's head to control him but Turngemaxt postures up. #SUB#
Lara is defending against the submission attempts here by Turngemaxt.
Turngemaxt thows a huge punch but Lara dodges it nicely. #T4##SUB#
Turngemaxt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Turngemaxt is looking for a kimura but Lara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turngemaxt to get the leverage. #SUB#
Turngemaxt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lara has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turngemaxt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turngemaxt wants to pass to mount but Lara is defending the position.
Lara wants to improve his position but Turngemaxt is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Furdas Turngemaxt dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Lara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roberto Lara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turngemaxt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turngemaxt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Turngemaxt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lara can do to turn this around?
Turngemaxt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turngemaxt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turngemaxt swivels and escapes.
Furdas Turngemaxt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Lara.
Lara closes the distance and clinches up with Turngemaxt, looking for a takedown. Lara pushes Turngemaxt against the cage but Turngemaxt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turngemaxt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lara somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turngemaxt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lara.
Lara misses with a takedown attempt - Turngemaxt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Lara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turngemaxt as he avoids it easily.
Turngemaxt is looking to counter punch.
Turngemaxt misses the jab.
Lara shoots in looking for a takedown but Turngemaxt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turngemaxt pinned against the cage. Turngemaxt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Turngemaxt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turngemaxt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turngemaxt wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Turngemaxt pushes Lara up against the cage in a clinch.
Turngemaxt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Lara tightens his grip and picks Turngemaxt up, before dumping him to the ground. Turngemaxt manages to land in guard.
Turngemaxt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turngemaxt wants to sweep here but Lara controlling him for the moment.
Roberto Lara has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Lara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turngemaxt controls Lara momentarily but Lara frees himself.
Turngemaxt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lara scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Turngemaxt working for a triangle but Lara defends it easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lara working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Turngemaxt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lara is aware though and is defending well.
Turngemaxt looking for a sweep. Not yet Turngemaxt, not yet. #SUB#
Turngemaxt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Lara keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turngemaxt's head.#SUB#
Turngemaxt is looking for a triangle but Lara pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turngemaxt trying to keep a closed guard but Lara is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Turngemaxt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lara defends well.
Lara wants to control from the top but Turngemaxt keeps moving.
Lara landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Turngemaxt looking for a guillotine here but Lara defends easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lara chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turngemaxt is on top in guard. #REVR#
Turngemaxt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lara is trying to keep Turngemaxt in close. #SUB2#
Lara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turngemaxt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lara is looking for a triangle but Turngemaxt pushes his legs off easily.
Turngemaxt wants to pass the guard but Lara is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Furdas Turngemaxt clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4##TD2#
Turngemaxt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lara to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lara preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Lara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turngemaxt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Turngemaxt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lara trying to control the position from guard on top but Turngemaxt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lara lands a couple of digs.#T1##SUB#
Turngemaxt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lara postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Turngemaxt has momentary wrist control but Lara slips an elbow through the middle.
Lara postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lara chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Turngemaxt is rocked!
Lara working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turngemaxt's head.
Oh Turngemaxt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lara loads up on a big left hand. Turngemaxt felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Lara looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Turngemaxt can't hide his disappointment, as Lara celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Lara!
Roberto Lara is the new welterweight champion!
Roberto Lara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 5B
Date: Jan 20, 2025

#R1#
TomÃ¡s scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jake Everett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Everett does it's job there.
TomÃ¡s takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
TomÃ¡s thows a left - swing and a miss!
Everett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
TomÃ¡s takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Everett throws a poor cross that misses
and TomÃ¡s counters with a stiff right hand.
TomÃ¡s avoids the body shot from Everett.
Everett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Everett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TomÃ¡s drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab by TomÃ¡s.
Everett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
TomÃ¡s pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Everett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
TomÃ¡s slips a straight right by Everett.
Everett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Everett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. TomÃ¡s sees it coming and avoids it easily.
TomÃ¡s takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Everett tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. TomÃ¡s manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Everett looks to land a right hand but TomÃ¡s moved out of range.
TomÃ¡s lands a nice hook to Everett's body. Everett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
TomÃ¡s misses with a hook.
TomÃ¡s misses with a looping left.
Everett throws a hook but TomÃ¡s avoids it easily.
TomÃ¡s misses with a hook. Everett ducked under it nicely.
TomÃ¡s jabbing away but nothing is landing.
TomÃ¡s uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Everett.
Everett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Everett's jab looks to have found its range, popping TomÃ¡s under the eye.
Everett throws a sloppy body shot
enabling TomÃ¡s to counter with a crisp jab.
Everett slips under a jab.
A slow jab from TomÃ¡s misses its intended target. #T2#
TomÃ¡s ducks under a wild hook from Everett.
TomÃ¡s misses the shot to the body.
A big left from TomÃ¡s misses.
TomÃ¡s has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Everett finds it's way round the side to connect with TomÃ¡s's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Everett misses with the combination.
TomÃ¡s is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Everett looks to land a left hand but TomÃ¡s moved out of range nicely.
TomÃ¡s waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Everett.
TomÃ¡s misses with a body shot.
Everett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
TomÃ¡s lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Everett circles away quickly and effectively.
Everett throws a poor cross that misses
enabling TomÃ¡s to counter with a crisp jab.
TomÃ¡s might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
TomÃ¡s uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Everett. #T3#
Everett throws a body shot but no joy.
TomÃ¡s throws out a counter right but Everett avoids it with no problem.
TomÃ¡s jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Everett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from TomÃ¡s.
TomÃ¡s defending well as Everett loads up on a big left hand.
Everett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Everett scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Everett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and TomÃ¡s makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Everett defending well as TomÃ¡s loads up on a big left hand.
TomÃ¡s throws a jab but it's blocked by Everett.
Everett swings for the body but TomÃ¡s moves out of range.
TomÃ¡s throws a hook to the side of Everett's head but Everett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Everett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from TomÃ¡s.
Everett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits TomÃ¡ss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Everett lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
TomÃ¡s digs a good body shot into Everett's ribs.
TomÃ¡s throws a shot from downtown. Everett moves away and avoids it.
Everett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
TomÃ¡s throws a nice looking combination but Everett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Everett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
TomÃ¡s throws an overhand right that lands on Everett's shoulder, as Everett tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Everett lands.
TomÃ¡s looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
TomÃ¡s lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Everett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits TomÃ¡ss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
TomÃ¡s avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TomÃ¡s steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Everett.
A slow jab from TomÃ¡s misses its intended target.
Everett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from TomÃ¡s.
Everett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Everett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Everett lands with an overhand left.
TomÃ¡s misses with a hook to the body
and Everett counters with a big right hand that sends TomÃ¡s crashing to the mat! He's very wobbly - can he beat the count?! 5,6,7,8... he's up! No, he's down again! 9,10! He's done! The referee calls an end to the bout - Everett takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jake Everett!

Event: ENIGMA 236
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Souza tries for a takedown but Vakana circles away easily
and Vakana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Duane Souza has been cut.
Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Vakana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Vakana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Souza, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vakana fails to land.
Vakana pushes off an throws an elbow but Souza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A body shot lands from Vakana.
Vakana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Souza backwards. #TD2#
Souza lands a takedown into guard.
Vakana working a defensive guard but Souza passes into half guard.
Vakana keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Vakana is looking to improve his position.
Souza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souza is looking to advance position but Vakana won't allow it. #T1#
Vakana tries to roll over but Souza keeps him under control.
Souza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vakana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vakana tries to get to full guard but Souza has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Souza.
Vakana is looking to improve his position.
Vakana has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Souza is trying to control. Vakana wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Souza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vakana is just riding it out for now. Souza eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Souza looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
Vakana tries to roll over but Souza keeps him under control.
Souza wants to take a breather but Vakana is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vakana tries to get to full guard but Souza has control of the leg.
Souza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Souza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vakana has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Vakana defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Souza prevents Vakana from improving his position.
Souza is trying to control. Vakana wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Souza maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Vakana could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Souza has cracked it and Vakana is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Souza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Duane Souza!
Duane Souza seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The 408 - (205) R1
Date: Jan 13, 2025

#R1##CL#
Herzog clinches up with Pommier and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Pommier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pommier takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Sid Pommier has been cut.
Herzog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pommier.
Herzog gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pommier.
Herzog with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pommier counters with a two punch combo.
Pommier throws the kick towards the body but Herzog avoids it.
Herzog goes for a double leg but Pommier avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pommier continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Pommier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Herzog slips under a jab.
Herzog feinted with a counter takedown.
Donk. Pommier catches Herzog right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herzog fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pommier throws out a counter right but Herzog avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Herzog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herzog tries for a takedown but Pommier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pommier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Pommier connects with an inside leg kick.
Herzog has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Pommier moves into the clinch.
Pommier wants to take the fight to the mat but Herzog manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pommier utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Pommier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pommier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pommier throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Pommier misses.
Herzog shoots and misses
enabling Pommier to counter with a crisp jab.
Herzog wants to clinch.#T2#
Herzog misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Pommier counters with a crisp one two that drops Herzog! Pommier thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Herzog to his feet! Herzog is in big trouble!#ROC2#Herzog is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pommier lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Herzog - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Pommier!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sid Pommier!
An out of breath Sid Pommier thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 4B
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Hobbs misses with a looping right.
Hobbs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hobbs looks to land a left hand but TomÃ¡s moved out of range nicely.
Hobbs looks to throw the jab but TomÃ¡s is out of range.
TomÃ¡s is looking for a counter combo.
TomÃ¡s throws a big shot that misses.
Hobbs wants to counter the offense by TomÃ¡s and move into the clinch position.
Hobbs just misses with a punch to the body.
Hobbs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hobbs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
TomÃ¡s is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hobbs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. TomÃ¡s sees it coming and avoids it easily.
TomÃ¡s keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hobbs.
Hobbs misses with a body punch
and TomÃ¡s cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
TomÃ¡s throws a big shot that misses.
Hobbs looks to throw the jab but TomÃ¡s is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by TomÃ¡s.
Garry Hobbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hobbs lands a jab to the nose.
Hobbs defending well as TomÃ¡s loads up on a big left hand.
Hobbs misses with a wild body shot.
Hobbs throws a series of punches but TomÃ¡s moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TomÃ¡s throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hobbs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Hobbs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hobbs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hobbs lands a glancing blow to the side of TomÃ¡s's head.#T1#
TomÃ¡s works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from TomÃ¡s. Hobbs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hobbs lands a jab to TomÃ¡s's midsection.
TomÃ¡s displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hobbs throws out the jab.
TomÃ¡s will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab by TomÃ¡s.
TomÃ¡s throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
TomÃ¡s lands a nice shot to the body.
Hobbs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hobbs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from TomÃ¡s.
TomÃ¡s lands with an overhand left.
Hobbs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TomÃ¡s keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hobbs.
An attempted straight right counter from TomÃ¡s misses the target.
TomÃ¡s defending well as Hobbs loads up on a big left hand.
TomÃ¡s swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hobbs misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Hobbs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
TomÃ¡s throws a hook but Hobbs blocks it.
Hobbs throws a shot from downtown. TomÃ¡s moves away and avoids it.
TomÃ¡s throwing a counter right hand but Hobbs manages to avoid it.
Hobbs misses with a jab to the body
letting TomÃ¡s counter with a right hand.
Hobbs digs a good hook to TomÃ¡s's body.
Hobbs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hobbs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hobbs misses with a lunging right hand
and TomÃ¡s counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
TomÃ¡s looks to land a left hand but Hobbs moved out of range nicely.
Hobbs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and TomÃ¡s counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hobbs thinking.
TomÃ¡s staying out of range there.
TomÃ¡s tries to move into range but Hobbs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
TomÃ¡s cracks Hobbs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hobbs misses with a jab to the body
and TomÃ¡s connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
TomÃ¡s lands a head shot.
TomÃ¡s throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hobbs misses with a hook. TomÃ¡s ducked under it nicely.
Hobbs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from TomÃ¡s.#T3#
Hobbs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and TomÃ¡s counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Hobbs is rocked!
Hobbs misses with a right hand
and TomÃ¡s counters with a big uppercut that drops Hobbs face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Massiel TomÃ¡s!
Our winner, Massiel TomÃ¡s, 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: ENIGMA 233
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Herman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Souza circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Souza feints and as Herman raises his hands in defense, Souza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Souza chips away with some ground and pound.
Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Herman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Souza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Herman is looking to sweep but instead, Souza has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Souza is looking for a kimura but Herman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Souza to get the leverage.
Herman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Souza misses with a head shot. Herman uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1#
Souza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Herman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Souza passes Herman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Souza is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've been hearing that Souza has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Souza wants to pass to mount but Herman is defending the position.
Herman has hold of Souza's hands but Souza slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Souza slips a nice elbow through Herman's hands, connecting with Herman's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Souza connects with a nice short shot to Herman's temple.
Souza prevents Herman from improving his position.#T2#
Herman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Souza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Souza's back!
Herman is controlling the position but Souza somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Souza is looking for a sweep. Herman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Souza gets back to full guard.
Herman looking to pass the guard.
Herman trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Herman is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Herman is posturing up here but Souza has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Herman tries to roll out but it's too tight and Herman has to tap! Slick submission there by Souza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Duane Souza!
An out of breath Duane Souza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 3B
Date: Dec 18, 2024

#R1#
TomÃ¡s cracks Sansho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Sansho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but TomÃ¡s moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from TomÃ¡s misses.
Sansho throws a hook but TomÃ¡s avoids it easily.
Sansho cracks TomÃ¡s with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
TomÃ¡s getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
TomÃ¡s throws the left hand but Sansho avoids the punch easily.
TomÃ¡s swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sansho takes a swing at TomÃ¡s's ribcage but misses.
TomÃ¡s throws a series of punches but Sansho moves out of range.
Sansho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
TomÃ¡s tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sansho was well out of range. Poor timing from TomÃ¡s.
Sansho misses with a series of wild punches.
TomÃ¡s bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sansho lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TomÃ¡s keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sansho.
Sansho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from TomÃ¡s.
Sansho moves away from the strike by TomÃ¡s.
Sansho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
TomÃ¡s takes a swing at Sansho's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by TomÃ¡s.
Sansho lands a jab to TomÃ¡s's midsection.
Sansho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sansho misses the jab.
Sansho needs to keep his hands up - TomÃ¡s had a free shot at his head there.
TomÃ¡s avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sansho connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from TomÃ¡s. Sansho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sansho moves out of range of the strikes.
Sansho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and TomÃ¡s counters with a stiff right hand.
Sansho lands a jab to the nose.
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!
TomÃ¡s missing with a left hand there. Sansho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
TomÃ¡s throws a hook but Sansho avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Sansho.
TomÃ¡s looks to land a combination but Sansho avoids it well. #T2#
Sansho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sansho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but TomÃ¡s manages to avoid it.
Sansho missing with a left hand there. TomÃ¡s was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sansho is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! TomÃ¡s had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
TomÃ¡s throws a big shot that misses.
Sansho has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A punch combination from Sansho misses.
Sansho throws a big shot that misses.
Sansho missing with a left hand there. TomÃ¡s was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for Sansho.
Yakami Sansho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sansho throws a series of punches but TomÃ¡s avoids them all with ease.
Sansho throws a shot from downtown. TomÃ¡s moves away and avoids it.
Sansho throws a body punch but TomÃ¡s moves out of range.
It looked like TomÃ¡s was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sansho.
Sansho slips a straight right by TomÃ¡s.
Sansho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
TomÃ¡s misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sansho.
Sansho looks to land a right hand but TomÃ¡s moved out of range.
TomÃ¡s is looking to counter punch.
TomÃ¡s keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from TomÃ¡s misses its target.
Sansho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Sansho tests TomÃ¡s's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sansho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
TomÃ¡s throws a looping overhand right but Sansho ducks down to avoid it.
TomÃ¡s swings for the body but Sansho moves out of range.
Sansho tries to bum rush TomÃ¡s with a series of wild strikes but TomÃ¡s uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sansho takes a swing at TomÃ¡s's ribcage but misses.
Sansho connects with a nice looking jab.
Sansho lands a jab to the nose.
Sansho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract TomÃ¡s.
TomÃ¡s takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sansho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract TomÃ¡s.
TomÃ¡s takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sansho lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC2#TomÃ¡s is rocked!
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!
TomÃ¡s throws a big shot that misses.
Oh TomÃ¡s is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sansho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sansho is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Sansho shuts the power down on TomÃ¡s. Lights out, game over! Sansho is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yakami Sansho!
Yakami Sansho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KTC-185 QTR FINAL
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1##CL#
Naji tries to keep at a distance but Nilo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Naji has had enough of the clinch but Nilo keeps him there for the moment.
Naji wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nilo has him pressed against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Nilo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Naji is looking to break free of the clinch but Nilo has double underhooks.
Nilo misses with a punch on the inside.
Nilo lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Naji escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Naji looks to land a combination. Nilo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice body punch from Nilo.
Nilo misses with a jab to the body
and Naji counters with a stiff right hand.
Nilo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Naji takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Naji swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nilo lands a body shot.
Naji swings widly with a right hand
and Nilo counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Nilo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Naji manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Naji throws an overhand right that lands on Nilo's shoulder, as Nilo tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Naji. Those never looked like landing.
Naji connects with a jab.
Naji loads up on a big right hand but Nilo slips the punch.
Nilo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Naji on the side of the head.
Nilo misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Naji is predictable there
and Nilo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nilo misses the shot to the body.
Naji misses with an uppercut
and Nilo counters with a straight right hand.
Nilo connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Nilo moves into range and clinches up with Naji.
Nilo misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Nilo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naji tries to circle away but Nilo has him pinned against the ropes.
Naji tries to circle away but Nilo has him pinned against the ropes.
Nilo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nilo lands a body shot.
Nilo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nilo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nilo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Naji backwards.
Nilo cracks Naji with a nice body shot.
Nilo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Nilo as the two fighters clinch.
Naji looks winded!
A frustrated look appears on Naji's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nilo throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nilo.
Nilo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nilo keeps control of Naji as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nilo lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilo struggles to land a body shot inside as Naji controls his hands.
Nilo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nilo digs a right hand into Naji's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Naji's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Augusto Nilo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Nilo darts in and clinches Naji up against the ropes.
Nilo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nilo is looking to control Naji's arms but Naji gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nilo has his back to the ropes.
Nice body punch from Nilo - that landed with a thud.
Naji is trying to force a seperation but Nilo has the dominant position.
Nilo is pushing Naji up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nilo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naji can do to turn this around?
Nilo tries to throw a body punch but Naji avoids it by throwing Nilo back against the ropes.
Nilo tries to throw a body punch but Naji avoids it by throwing Nilo back against the ropes.
Nilo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Naji is trying to break free.
Nilo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naji is trying to push Nilo away but Nilo has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Augusto Nilo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nilo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nilo tries a body shot but Naji blocks it.
Naji is trying to break the clinch but Nilo has him pressed against the ropes.
Naji is trying to break free.#BC2#
Naji breaks the clinch. #T1#
Naji takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Naji throws the left hand but Nilo avoids the punch easily.
Nilo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nilo doesn't manage to clinch there - Naji circles away.
It seemed like Naji was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nilo misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nilo. Naji does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nilo misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Naji releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Naji looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Naji ducks under a wild hook from Nilo.
Nilo misses the shot to the body.
Augusto Nilo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naji takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nilo connects with a body shot that sends Naji's belly button to the back.
Nilo ducks under a wild hook from Naji.
An attempted straight right counter from Nilo misses the target.
Naji misses with a hook. Nilo ducked under it nicely.
Naji pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nilo is out of range and Naji settles back down. #T2#
Nilo lands a glancing blow to the side of Naji's head.
Naji loads up on a big right hand but Nilo slips the punch.#CL#
Nilo closes the distance and clinches.
Nilo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nilo tries to throw a body punch but Naji avoids it by throwing Nilo back against the ropes.
Naji takes a shot to the head.
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!#BC2#
Naji's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Naji throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nilo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Naji misses with a lunging right hand
and Nilo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nilo throws a combination. Naji tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nilo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Nilo clinches up against the ropes.
Nilo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nilo lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Augusto Nilo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Jab from Nilo.
Naji throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nilo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Nilo closes the distance and clinches.
Naji is looking to break free of the clinch but Nilo has double underhooks.
Naji wants to break the clinch but can't.
Naji blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilo.
Nilo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nilo lands a shoulder strike.
Nilo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nilo struggles to land a body shot inside as Naji controls his hands.
Naji is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Nilo.
Nilo lands a shot to the body.
Nilo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nilo misses with some punches.
Naji takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Naji is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Nilo.
Nilo lands a right hand.
Nilo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Naji is rocked!
Nilo lands a right hand.
Naji is still on wobbly legs! Can Nilo finish him?
Nilo scores with a shot to the side of Naji's head.
Naji takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nilo creates a bit of distance and cracks Naji with a big uppercut! Naji goes down! The referee pushes Nilo away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Naji make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Nilo takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Augusto Nilo!

Event: ENIGMA 230
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Mfer throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Souza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Mfer has one foot on Souza's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Souza looks for a takedown but Mfer sprawls well.
Mfer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Souza tries for a takedown but Mfer circles away easily
and Mfer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Souza shoots and misses
and Mfer counters with a stiff right hand.
Mickey Mfer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duane Souza.
Mfer throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Souza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Mfer is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Souza presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Souza controls the action.
Mfer digs a right hand underneath Souza's ribcage. Souza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Souza wants to take the fight to the mat but Mfer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mfer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Souza.
Mfer tries to throw a body punch but Souza avoids it by throwing Mfer back against the cage.
Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Souza.
Souza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mfer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mfer lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Mfer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Mfer - that landed with a thud.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Souza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Souza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Souza controls his hands.
Mfer tries to throw a body punch but Souza avoids it by throwing Mfer back against the cage.
Mfer slows down the pace here.
Souza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mfer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mfer gets underhooks to prevent Souza's takedown attempt.
Souza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Souza has picked Mfer up - he's going for a ride! Souza dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mfer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souza. #T3#
Souza thows a huge punch but Mfer dodges it nicely.
Mfer gets full guard.
Mfer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souza.
Souza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mfer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Souza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Souza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Souza connects with a couple of short punches.
Mfer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souza.
Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mfer is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Mfer is pulling down on Souza's head. It's preventing any offense from Souza, at least for the moment.
Souza throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Souza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mfer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Souza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza throwing strikes but missing.
Souza postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Mfer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Souza fails with the takedown
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt
and Mfer counters with a right hand to the body.
Mfer lands a right hook to the body.
Duane Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer jabs Souza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target. #TD2#
Souza drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mfer is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Souza.
Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mfer keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Souza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mfer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Souza working the strikes but Mfer uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Mfer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Souza landing with the ground and pound.
Souza is looking to work some ground and pound but Mfer has wrist control.
Souza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Souza postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Souza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Souza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Mfer is keeping the position.
Souza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mfer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mfer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souza.
Souza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mfer's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Souza is looking for a kimura but Mfer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Souza to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Souza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mfer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Souza can do to turn this around?
Souza throws a strike but Mfer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Souza throwing strikes from guard but Mfer blocks nicely.
Souza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mfer works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mfer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mfer wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Mfer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Souza.
Mickey Mfer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duane Souza.
Mfer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Souza fails with the takedown
and Mfer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Souza.
Souza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mfer defends it nicely.
Mfer tries to counter by clinching up but Souza breaks away and moves out of range.
Souza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mfer pinned against the cage. Mfer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mfer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mickey Mfer will probably get the nod.
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.#R3#
Souza with a poor takedown
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt - Mfer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mickey Mfer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duane Souza.
Souza throws a lazy uppercut
and Mfer counters with a left to the body.
Mfer punishes Souza's body with a nice straight punch.
Mfer scores with the left hand. Souza knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#Souza is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Duane Souza has been cut.
Souza fails with the takedown
and Mfer counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mickey Mfer!
Mickey Mfer is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Mickey Mfer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 2B
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
TomÃ¡s changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
TomÃ¡s connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - TomÃ¡s throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Birdwhistle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Birdwhistle is looking to land body kicks.
TomÃ¡s uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Birdwhistle.
TomÃ¡s misses with a straight right.
Birdwhistle throws a lazy uppercut
and TomÃ¡s connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Birdwhistle gets a clinch.
TomÃ¡s throws a head punch that misses.
Birdwhistle blocks an uppercut.
Birdwhistle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle scores with a shot to the side of TomÃ¡s's head.
TomÃ¡s has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
TomÃ¡s is trying to break the clinch but Birdwhistle is controlling him.
TomÃ¡s can't find room to land a body shot as Birdwhistle controls the action.
TomÃ¡s throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birdwhistles head.
TomÃ¡s tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Birdwhistle lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from TomÃ¡s fails to land.
TomÃ¡s misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
TomÃ¡s swings wildly with an uppercut but Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Birdwhistle lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Birdwhistle scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from TomÃ¡s fails to land.
TomÃ¡s fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Birdwhistle.
A nice right hand lands inside from TomÃ¡s.
A head punch on the inside from Birdwhistle fails to land.
TomÃ¡s goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Birdwhistle gets through TomÃ¡s's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Birdwhistle.
TomÃ¡s misses with the head strike.
Birdwhistle blocking some punches.
Birdwhistle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TomÃ¡s goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Birdwhistle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of TomÃ¡s backwards.
TomÃ¡s misses with some punches.
TomÃ¡s misses with the head strike. #T2#
Birdwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
TomÃ¡s presses Birdwhistle against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Birdwhistle works on TomÃ¡s's body with a couple of short punches.
TomÃ¡s's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
TomÃ¡s throws a punch but it's blocked by Birdwhistle.
A short right from Birdwhistle on the inside.
TomÃ¡s tries to circle away but Birdwhistle has him pinned against the ropes.
Birdwhistle lands a right hand.
Birdwhistle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Birdwhistle.
TomÃ¡s misses with a punch on the inside.
TomÃ¡s misses with a body punch.
A short left from Birdwhistle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for TomÃ¡s.
Birdwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but TomÃ¡s uses good head movement to avoid it.
Birdwhistle blocks an uppercut.
TomÃ¡s throws a punch but it's blocked by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Birdwhistle lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Birdwhistle.
A head punch on the inside from TomÃ¡s fails to land.
TomÃ¡s misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
TomÃ¡s pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
TomÃ¡s misses the shot to the body.
Birdwhistle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rory Birdwhistle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birdwhistle misses with a right hand
enabling TomÃ¡s to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Birdwhistle moves into the clinch.
TomÃ¡s avoiding damage as Birdwhistle throws knees to the body.
TomÃ¡s blocks an uppercut.
TomÃ¡s throws a head punch that misses.
Birdwhistle tries to throw a body punch but TomÃ¡s avoids it by throwing Birdwhistle back against the ropes.
TomÃ¡s misses with a punch on the inside.
TomÃ¡s takes a shot to the head.
Birdwhistle pushes TomÃ¡s back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birdwhistle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of TomÃ¡ss head.
TomÃ¡s has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Birdwhistle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for TomÃ¡s.
Birdwhistle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
TomÃ¡s tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
TomÃ¡s blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle tries to throw a body punch but TomÃ¡s avoids it by throwing Birdwhistle back against the ropes.
TomÃ¡s lands with a right to the head.
TomÃ¡s goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Birdwhistle.
TomÃ¡s blocks a punch to the side of the head.
TomÃ¡s swings away with an uppercut that misses.
TomÃ¡s swings wildly with an uppercut but Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
TomÃ¡s throws a head punch that misses.
TomÃ¡s working aggressively here.
Birdwhistle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for TomÃ¡s.
TomÃ¡s tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from TomÃ¡s fails to land.
Birdwhistle misses with some punches.
TomÃ¡s misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Birdwhistle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Birdwhistle tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Birdwhistle moves into the clinch.
Birdwhistle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of TomÃ¡s backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Birdwhistle.
TomÃ¡s tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
TomÃ¡s misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle digs a right hand into TomÃ¡s's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on TomÃ¡s's gas tank.
Birdwhistle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but TomÃ¡s has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Birdwhistle blocks an uppercut.
TomÃ¡s throws a punch but it's blocked by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle throws an elbow but it misses.
Birdwhistle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
TomÃ¡s misses with a punch on the inside.
TomÃ¡s has a couple of punches blocked by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Birdwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but TomÃ¡s uses good head movement to avoid it.
Birdwhistle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Birdwhistle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that TomÃ¡s can do to turn this around?
TomÃ¡s misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Birdwhistle lands a right hand that snaps the head of TomÃ¡s backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for TomÃ¡s.
Birdwhistle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Birdwhistle lands a body shot in the clinch.
TomÃ¡s is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Birdwhistle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from TomÃ¡s fails to land.
TomÃ¡s fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle blocks an uppercut.
Birdwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rory Birdwhistle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Birdwhistle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Birdwhistle prevents a body shot from TomÃ¡s.
A short right from Birdwhistle. #ROC#TomÃ¡s is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Birdwhistle as the two fighters clinch.
TomÃ¡s is still on wobbly legs! Can Birdwhistle finish him?
Birdwhistle lands a shoulder strike.
Birdwhistle creates a bit of distance and cracks TomÃ¡s with a big uppercut! TomÃ¡s goes down! The referee pushes Birdwhistle away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will TomÃ¡s make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Birdwhistle takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Rory Birdwhistle!
During a confident post fight interview, Rory Birdwhistle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KTC 185 - R7
Date: Dec 02, 2024

#R1#
Naji jabs Maddox right on the nose. Maddox blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Beau Maddox has been cut.
Maddox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Naji to score with a decent uppercut.
Maddox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Naji, as that shot connected.
Naji connects with a body shot that sends Maddox's belly button to the back.
Maddox misses with a looping left.
Naji looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maddox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maddox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Naji connects with the punch.
Naji throws out a loose jab but Maddox uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naji lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maddox circles away quickly and effectively.
Maddox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Naji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maddox manages to avoid it.#T1#
Maddox misses with a wild body shot.
Naji keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maddox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naji was well out of range. Poor timing from Maddox.
Maddox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maddox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naji.
Maddox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naji.
Naji throws a jab when Maddox was well out of range.
Naji scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Naji throws a right hand that Maddox ducks under and follows up with a left that Maddox also avoids with ease.
Naji on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
A jab from Naji misses.
Naji throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Naji slips a straight right by Maddox.
Naji bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maddox is looking to wear down Naji with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maddox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maddox just misses with a punch to the body.
Naji throws an off balance right hand
and Maddox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Naji thinking.
A slow jab from Maddox misses its intended target.
Maddox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naji lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Naji dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beau Maddox's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Naji cracks Maddox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Naji throws a hook but Maddox blocks it.
Maddox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maddox misses with a straight left.
Naji bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maddox throws a hook but Naji blocks it.
Maddox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Naji there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naji connects with the punch.
Maddox slips under a jab from Naji.
A quick step to the side and Maddox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naji is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maddox.
A little feinted left hand from Maddox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Maddox slips under a jab from Naji.
Maddox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Arman Naji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maddox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naji moves away.
Naji throws a body punch but Maddox moves out of range.
Maddox swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Naji counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maddox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maddox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Naji cracks a nice hook into Maddox's ribs.
Naji swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maddox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maddox misses the shot to the body.
Maddox on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Maddox misses with a shot to the body
and Naji counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maddox thinking.
Arman Naji seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Naji throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Maddox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naji was well out of range. Poor timing from Maddox.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Naji! But no joy.
Naji scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Naji lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Naji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maddox was well out of range. Poor timing from Naji.
It looked like Maddox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Naji.
Naji misses with a left hand
and Maddox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Arman Naji has been cut.
Naji scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Naji connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Naji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Maddox throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Naji! But no joy.
Beau Maddox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maddox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Naji darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Naji throws a poor cross that misses
and Maddox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Naji misses with a body shot.
Maddox throws a body shot but no joy.
Maddox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naji.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naji smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Naji scores with a nice right hand.
Naji throws an off balance right hand
and Maddox counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Maddox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Naji will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Maddox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Naji.
Naji cracks Maddox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A slow jab from Naji misses its intended target.
Maddox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Naji to score with a decent uppercut.
Maddox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Naji counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naji looks to land a right hand but Maddox moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Maddox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Naji misses with an uppercut.
Naji thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maddox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Naji.
Naji keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maddox.
Arman Naji is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Naji. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Naji.
Maddox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maddox was well out of range. Poor timing from Naji.
Maddox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naji manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arman Naji comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Naji 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arman Naji!
Arman Naji decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Conquest XVII
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Lara fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Cebula looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cebula prevents Lara from improving his position.
Cebula controlling the action here.
Lara wants to control but Cebula is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lara tries to get to full guard but Cebula has control of the leg. #SUB#
Lara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Cebula looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lara with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cebula scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lara is controlling Cebula's trapped leg to prevent Cebula from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Lara looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cebula wants to work for an arm triangle but Lara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cebula not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cebula looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cebula is looking to take a break and control but Lara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Lara trying to control here.
Lara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cebula's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cebula's back!
Lara connects with a big shot to the side of Cebula's head.
Lara scores with punches to the body.
Lara punches Cebula on the ear.
Cebula just trying to survive but Lara is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lara thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB#
Lara working for the choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cebula tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here. #T3#
Lara avoiding Cebula 's attempts to control his hands.
Lara misses with punches from the back.
Cebula is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lara off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Lara tries to keep control of the position but Cebula is staying busy.
Lara is punishing Cebula with strikes - can he finish him?!
Lara wants to control but Cebula manages to buck him off and is now in Lara's guard! Nice work there by Cebula!
Cebula trying to control but Lara is working from the bottom.
Lara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cebula wants to control from the top but Lara keeps moving. #T4#
Lara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lara has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cebula 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 Lara.
Lara is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cebula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lara keeps working.
Lara can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Cebula thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lara tries to bench press Cebula off him but Cebula keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lew Cebula will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Cebula drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cebula stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lara keeping moving, preventing Cebula from controlling successfully.
Cebula controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lara controls Cebula momentarily but Cebula frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lara keeping moving, preventing Cebula from controlling successfully.
Cebula looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cebula wants to control from the top but Lara keeps moving. #T1#
Cebula postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Cebula scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cebula working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cebula lands some shots froms side control.
Lara taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cebula working away.#T2#
Cebula tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cebula working away.
Cebula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lara keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Lara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lara tries to bench press Cebula off him but Cebula keeps the position. #T3#
Lara manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cebula tries to get to full guard but Lara has control of the leg.
Lara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cebula is trying to maintain the position but Lara is very close to passing his half guard.
Cebula is trying to get back to full guard.
Cebula is still trying to improve position.
Lara prevents Cebula from standing back up.
Lara is trying to control the action in half guard but Cebula is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lara working over Cebula with some ground and pound. Cebula looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Cebula tries to get to full guard but Lara has control of the leg.
Cebula is looking to control Lara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cebula avoid being mounted?
Lara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cebula wants to improve his position but Lara is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lara trying to control from half guard but Cebula is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lew Cebula will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Cebula throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Cebula shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Lara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cebula pulls his head out easily.
Cebula lands with a punch from half guard.
Cebula wants to take a breather but Lara is having none of it. #SUB#
Lara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cebula pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cebula trying to control the pace.
Cebula wants to pass to mount but Lara is defending the position. #T1#
Lara wants to control but Cebula is keeping busy.
Cebula scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Lara looking for submissions off his back.
Cebula takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cebula trying to control the action but Lara is working from the bottom.
Lara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cebula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lara is keeping the position for now.
Lara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cebula wants to sweep here but Lara controlling him for the moment.
Lara cracks Cebula with a solid left hand.
Cebula controlling the position.
Lara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cebula swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cebula trying to control the position here. #T3#
Cebula keeping moving, preventing Lara from controlling successfully.
Lara postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Cebula escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cebula is on top in guard. #REVB#
Lara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cebula is one step ahead there.
Cebula must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cebula throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Cebula distracts Lara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cebula works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cebula scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lara is looking to control Cebula's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lara avoid being mounted?
Lara is pressing down on Cebula's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lew Cebula has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cebula forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lew Cebula really dominated that 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.#R4#
Lara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cebula as he avoids it easily.
Cebula throws a one two combo. #TD2#
Cebula scores with a takedown into Lara's guard.#SUB#
Lara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cebula gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cebula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cebula trying to control but Lara is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lara looking for a guillotine here but Cebula defends easily. #T1#
Lara keeping moving, preventing Cebula from controlling successfully.
Lara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cebula manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Cebula is looking for a triangle but Lara pushes his legs off easily.
Cebula utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cebula trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lara looking to pass the guard.
Lara throws a big right hand that misses.
Cebula looking to control.
Lara throws a strike but Cebula rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Lara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cebula defends well.#SUB#
Lara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cebula defends it easily.#SUB#
Lara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Cebula wants to control from the top but Lara keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Cebula is posturing up here but Lara has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cebula tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cebula has to tap! Slick submission there by Lara!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roberto Lara!
Roberto Lara is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Roberto Lara made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 1B
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
TomÃ¡s throws a series of punches but Chikorita moves out of range.
Chikorita was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
TomÃ¡s pushes Chikorita up against the ropes in a clinch.
TomÃ¡s misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chikorita is trying to stall.
TomÃ¡s is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
TomÃ¡s softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Chikorita is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but TomÃ¡s is keeping busy.
TomÃ¡s can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikorita is trying to stall.
Chikorita is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Barry Chikorita.#CL2#
TomÃ¡s clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Chikorita blocking some punches.
Chikorita trying to control the position but instead, TomÃ¡s has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chikorita into the ropes.
A short right from TomÃ¡s.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by TomÃ¡s as Chikorita tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from TomÃ¡s.
TomÃ¡s makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
TomÃ¡s working aggressively here.
TomÃ¡s softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right from TomÃ¡s on the inside.
TomÃ¡s working aggressively here.
TomÃ¡s tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chikorita is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but TomÃ¡s is keeping busy.#T2#
TomÃ¡s misses with a short punch on the inside.
TomÃ¡s lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chikorita is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
TomÃ¡s lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from TomÃ¡s.
TomÃ¡s throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chikoritas head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TomÃ¡s is looking to break free of the clinch but Chikorita has double underhooks. #BC2#
TomÃ¡s breaks the clinch. #CL2#
TomÃ¡s rushes Chikorita and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Chikorita trying to control the position but instead, TomÃ¡s has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chikorita into the ropes.
TomÃ¡s wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from TomÃ¡s.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
TomÃ¡s lands a nice uppercut.
TomÃ¡s lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chikorita backwards.
TomÃ¡s tries to break the clinch but Chikorita is controlling the position.
Chikorita's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
TomÃ¡s lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chikorita backwards. #BC2#
TomÃ¡s breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
TomÃ¡s lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chikorita is looking to clinch but TomÃ¡s is avoiding it. #CL2#
Chikorita tries to keep at a distance but TomÃ¡s has taken the fight into the clinch.
TomÃ¡s wants to break the clinch but can't.
TomÃ¡s misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
TomÃ¡s has had enough of the clinch but Chikorita keeps him there for the moment.
Chikorita keeps the fight in the clinch, despite TomÃ¡s's efforts to push away.
Chikorita wants to stall.
Chikorita wants to stall.
TomÃ¡s wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
TomÃ¡s wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chikorita has him pressed against the ropes.
Chikorita stalling in the clinch but TomÃ¡s improves position.
TomÃ¡s pushes Chikorita back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chikorita looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
TomÃ¡s's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Massiel TomÃ¡s dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
TomÃ¡s takes the fight into the clinch.
TomÃ¡s is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
TomÃ¡s pushes Chikorita back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Massiel TomÃ¡s seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chikorita taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from TomÃ¡s.
TomÃ¡s lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chikorita backwards.
TomÃ¡s lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from TomÃ¡s.
TomÃ¡s softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikorita trying to control the position but instead, TomÃ¡s has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chikorita into the ropes.
TomÃ¡s lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for TomÃ¡s. #T1##BC2#
TomÃ¡s breaks from the clinch.
TomÃ¡s lands a jab.
Massiel TomÃ¡s is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chikorita tries to close the distance and clinch but TomÃ¡s swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chikorita tries to clinch up but TomÃ¡s circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice shot by TomÃ¡s.
Chikorita tries to clinch but TomÃ¡s moves out of range.
Chikorita is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
TomÃ¡s scores with a three punch combo! #CL2#
TomÃ¡s closes the distance and pushes Chikorita back into the ropes.#T2##BC2#
TomÃ¡s manages to break the clinch.
TomÃ¡s throws a right hand that Chikorita ducks under and follows up with a left that Chikorita also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Chikorita misses the target.
A right-left combo lands from TomÃ¡s.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chikorita tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but TomÃ¡s paws at him with a jab and circles away.
TomÃ¡s is looking for the big counter here.
Chikorita tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. TomÃ¡s manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
TomÃ¡s is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
TomÃ¡s lands a two punch combo.
Chikorita avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chikorita was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chikorita takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
TomÃ¡s throws a right and a left that Chikorita avoids nicely.
It looked like Chikorita wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
TomÃ¡s lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chikorita circles away quickly and effectively.
Donk. TomÃ¡s catches Chikorita right on the button with a cross.
TomÃ¡s scores with a body shot.
Chikorita tries to clinch up.#CL#
TomÃ¡s gets tackled into the ropes by Chikorita. Chikorita maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, TomÃ¡s scores with a nice short uppercut.
TomÃ¡s swings wildly with an uppercut but Chikorita uses good head movement to avoid it.
TomÃ¡s throws a punch but it's blocked by Chikorita.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
TomÃ¡s wants to break free but Chikorita has control.
TomÃ¡s has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
TomÃ¡s lands with a left to the head.
TomÃ¡s lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chikorita backwards.
Chikorita is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
TomÃ¡s swings wildly with an uppercut but Chikorita uses good head movement to avoid it.
TomÃ¡s lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chikorita stalling in the clinch but TomÃ¡s improves position.
Chikorita is looking to control TomÃ¡s's arms but TomÃ¡s gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chikorita has his back to the ropes.
Maybe Chikorita would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.#BC2#
TomÃ¡s manages to break the clinch.
TomÃ¡s is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
TomÃ¡s throws a combination. Chikorita tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
TomÃ¡s takes the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by TomÃ¡s as Chikorita tries to tie him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Massiel TomÃ¡s showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
TomÃ¡s jabs Chikorita to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Massiel TomÃ¡s seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chikorita is looking to clinch.
Chikorita tries to clinch but fails miserably
and TomÃ¡s connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from TomÃ¡s misses.
Chikorita throwing a counter right hand but TomÃ¡s manages to avoid it.
TomÃ¡s connects with a looping right hand.
TomÃ¡s misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikorita tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but TomÃ¡s paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
TomÃ¡s gets a clinch.
Chikorita takes a shot to the head.
TomÃ¡s misses with the head strike. #T1#
Chikorita taking a breather.
TomÃ¡s scores with a shoulder strike.
Chikorita looking to stall.
TomÃ¡s working some nice short punches in the clinch.
TomÃ¡s lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chikorita backwards.
TomÃ¡s tries to circle away but Chikorita has him pinned against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, TomÃ¡s creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
TomÃ¡s lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
TomÃ¡s is looking to break free of the clinch but Chikorita has double underhooks.
TomÃ¡s is trying to force a seperation but Chikorita has the dominant position.#BC2#
TomÃ¡s pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
TomÃ¡s misses with a wild combination.
Chikorita was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barry Chikorita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
TomÃ¡s scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
TomÃ¡s will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
TomÃ¡s lands a nice looking body shot.
Chikorita throws a body punch but TomÃ¡s moves out of range.
Chikorita throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and TomÃ¡s counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from TomÃ¡s.
TomÃ¡s scores with a shoulder strike.
Chikorita with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
TomÃ¡s scores with a shoulder strike.
TomÃ¡s managing to block the knees to the body from Chikorita.
Chikorita throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chikorita misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from TomÃ¡s.
TomÃ¡s lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chikorita backwards.
TomÃ¡s working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chikorita doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
TomÃ¡s lands a left hand.
Chikorita misses with a body punch.
TomÃ¡s scores with a shot to the side of Chikorita's head.
TomÃ¡s lands on the inside with an uppercut.
TomÃ¡s blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from TomÃ¡s on the inside.
TomÃ¡s blocks a punch to the side of the head.
TomÃ¡s lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
TomÃ¡s lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chikorita trying to land knees to the body.
TomÃ¡s blocks a body shot from Chikorita. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by TomÃ¡s.
A shot in the inside from TomÃ¡s.
A short right from TomÃ¡s.
TomÃ¡s gets through Chikorita's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, TomÃ¡s scores with a nice short uppercut.
TomÃ¡s lands with a short head shot on the inside.
TomÃ¡s working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
TomÃ¡s lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
TomÃ¡s gets through Chikorita's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
TomÃ¡s has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
TomÃ¡s avoids the elbow strike from Chikorita, against the ropes. #BC2#
TomÃ¡s breaks from the clinch.
TomÃ¡s scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL2#
TomÃ¡s gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
TomÃ¡s breaks the clinch.
TomÃ¡s misses with a two punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Massiel TomÃ¡s comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well TomÃ¡s 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Massiel TomÃ¡s!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Massiel TomÃ¡s!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Massiel TomÃ¡s!

Massiel TomÃ¡s wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Massiel TomÃ¡s thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 227
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Souza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blanchard but Blanchard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blanchard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blanchard is looking to clinch but Souza is avoiding it.
Souza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blanchard circles away.
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Blanchard tries to sprawl out of it but Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blanchard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Blanchard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andrew Blanchard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duane Souza.
Souza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blanchard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Souza somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blanchard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Souza closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Souza blocking some punches.
Souza goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blanchard prevents it.
Blanchard stops a takedown attempt from Souza.
Souza prevents a body shot from Blanchard.
Blanchard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blanchard misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Souza gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Souza prevents Blanchard from getting back to his feet.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Blanchard is keeping the position.
Souza cracks Blanchard with a solid left hand.
Souza prevents Blanchard from getting back to his feet.
Souza landing with the ground and pound.
Souza distracts Blanchard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Souza stands up over Blanchard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Souza won't allow Blanchard to get back to his feet.
Souza pushes down on Blanchard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Souza prevents Blanchard from standing back up.
Souza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Souza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blanchard wants to get back to his feet.
Blanchard wants to stand back up but Souza manages to pass into side control.
Blanchard tries to escape but Souza is in control.
Blanchard taking a bit of punishment here - Souza scoring with strikes.
Souza lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Blanchard is looking to get back to his feet here but Souza is keeping cool and he's managed to take Blanchard's back.
Blanchard is covering up but some of the strikes from Souza are getting through and doing damage.
Souza throwing damaging strikes from the back! Blanchard could be in trouble here!
Souza is punishing Blanchard with some ground and pound.
Blanchard takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Blanchard is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Blanchard grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #ROC2#Blanchard is rocked!
Can Blanchard hold on?! Souza is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Oh Blanchard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Well, with Souza on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Blanchard is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Blanchard is trying to stand back up.
Blanchard seems to have got his legs back now.
Souza has Blanchard flattened out and is raining down punches. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blanchard grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Souza is looking to control Blanchard but Blanchard is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza scores with punches from the back.
Souza lands strikes from the back and Blanchard isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duane Souza!
A relieved looking Duane Souza 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: KTC 185 - R6
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Naji misses with a lunging right hand
and Salami counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Arman Naji has been cut.
Salami looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Salami scores with the left hand. Naji knows he should have avoided that one.
Salami ducks under a wild hook from Naji.
It seemed like Salami was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Naji, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Naji takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Naji misses.
Naji fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salami looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Salami lands the left hand.
Nice defenses there by Salami.
A slow jab from Naji misses its intended target.
Salami throws out a counter right but Naji avoids it with no problem.
Hossein Salami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salami looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Salami looks to move away, Naji throws a big counter combo but Salami just gets out of the way.
Salami keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naji keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salami.
Salami lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#Naji is rocked!
Salami throws a low kick but Naji avoids it.
Salami throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Naji ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salami buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Naji walks into a left hand.
Oh Naji is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Naji throws the left hand but Salami avoids the punch easily.
Naji seems to have got his legs back now.
Naji loads up on a big right hand but Salami slips the punch.
Naji definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Salami fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#Arman Naji's cut is getting worse.
Naji throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salami dodges the punch combination from Naji.
Salami dodges the punch combination from Naji.
Naji throws a right hand that misses
and Salami counters with a left to the body.
Salami lands a really nice looking cross but Naji seems unphased.
Naji rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salami moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Salami. #T2#
Salami thuds his shin into the meat of Naji's side.
Naji throws a right hand that Salami ducks under and follows up with a left that Salami also avoids with ease.
That kick from Salami tenderised Naji's leg. Naji is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Salami misses the target.
The fighters circling - Salami throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salami lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Salami avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salami throws out a loose jab but Naji uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naji throws a series of punches but Salami moves out of range.
Naji on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#KD2#
Salami cracks Naji with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Naji is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Naji is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naji connects with a crisp jab.
Naji looks to throw the jab but Salami is out of range. #KD2#
Salami cracks Naji with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Naji is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Naji is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#CUT2#Arman Naji's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Salami moves away from the strike by Naji.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hossein Salami will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns.
The cut man is working on Arman Naji's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Salami throws a body shot but no joy.
Naji throwing a counter right hand but Salami manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Naji.
Salami throws a hook but Naji blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Naji misses its target.
A head kick by Salami misses
and Naji counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salami connects with a leg kick.
Naji looks to land a combination but Salami avoids it well.
Salami throws a jab but it's blocked by Naji.
Salami misses with a straight left.
Naji feints a jab promting Salami to slip. Naji then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Salami slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hossein Salami seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salami misses with a jab to the body
and Naji counters with a stiff right hand.
Naji misses with a looping right.
Salami appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Salami slips under a jab.
Naji defending well as Salami loads up on a big left hand.
Salami slips under a jab from Naji.
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!
Naji displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salami throws out the jab. #T1#
Naji lands with an uppercut that bounces Salami off the ropes and back into range.
Naji connects with a nice looking jab.
Salami throws a good cross that connects.
Salami throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Naji is looking to counter punch.#KD2#
Naji ducks into a a hook from Salami and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
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!
Naji throws a hook but Salami avoids it easily.
Naji avoids the body shot from Salami.
Naji tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Naji just misses with a punch to the body.
Naji staying out of range there.
Arman Naji is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salami blocks a jab.
Naji throws a series of punches but Salami avoids them all with ease.
Salami throws a leg kick which misses Naji's front leg but catches the back leg as Naji tries to avoid it.
Salami lands with a shot to the body.
Salami lands a jab.#T2#
Naji ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salami ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Naji misses.
Salami misses with a looping left.
Naji was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Salami throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naji counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salami wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Salami catches Naji with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Salami misses with a straight right.
Salami connects with an inside leg kick.
Salami misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naji throws a hook but Salami avoids it easily.
Salami has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Naji steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salami.
Naji throwing a counter right hand but Salami manages to avoid it.
Salami scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Naji doesn't seem bothered though.
Salami takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hossein Salami takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Arman Naji's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Salami throws a body punch but Naji moves out of range.
Naji looks to land a combination. Salami sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Naji's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Salami connects with a right hand. Naji shakes it off.
Salami blocks a jab.
Naji misses with a hook. Salami ducked under it nicely.
Naji misses the jab.
Salami misses the jab.
Naji throws a body shot but no joy.
Naji wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Naji is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Salami moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salami connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Naji is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Naji drops his guard momentarily, allowing Salami to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Naji! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Salami takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hossein Salami!
Hossein Salami seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 8A
Date: Nov 10, 2024

183 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

170 cm
18 yrs
158 lbs

Borges

TomÃ¡s

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Cesar Borges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Massiel TomÃ¡s!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Borges 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.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borges (2) vs (0) TomÃ¡s#SUB2#
TomÃ¡s looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Borges has picked TomÃ¡s up and slammed him! TomÃ¡s can't keep hold of the triangle and Borges manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (5) vs (0) TomÃ¡s
TomÃ¡s is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Borges tries for a kimura but TomÃ¡s is defending well.
TomÃ¡s tries to get back to half guard but can't.
TomÃ¡s felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Borges tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Borges has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TomÃ¡s is not content to let Borges control the position.
TomÃ¡s is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Borges taking a break here but TomÃ¡s is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Borges is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Borges seems to be working for a kimura but TomÃ¡s defends the submission attempt.
Borges passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (8) vs (0) TomÃ¡s#T2#
TomÃ¡s is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Borges jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but TomÃ¡s manages to avoid the submission attempt.
TomÃ¡s is looking to reverse the position.
Borges in side control, just content to control the action for now.
TomÃ¡s tries to buck Borges off but Borges is having none of it.#T3#
Borges trying to control the position but TomÃ¡s is working away. #SUB#
Borges tries for a kimura but TomÃ¡s is defending well. #SUB#
Borges tries for a kimura but TomÃ¡s is defending well.
TomÃ¡s is looking for a sweep.#T4#
TomÃ¡s is still trying to improve position.
TomÃ¡s trying to remain calm as Borges controls from the top position.#SUB#
Borges is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. TomÃ¡s knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Borges moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Borges working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T5##SUB#
Borges tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
TomÃ¡s manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
TomÃ¡s looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borges looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6##SUB#
Borges seems to be working for a kimura but TomÃ¡s defends the submission attempt.
Borges trying to control the action but TomÃ¡s is working from the bottom.
Borges will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
TomÃ¡s tries to get to full guard but Borges has control of the leg. #SUB2#
TomÃ¡s is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borges pulls his head out easily.
TomÃ¡s tries to get to full guard but Borges has control of the leg.
TomÃ¡s is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Borges takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8##SUB#
Borges is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
TomÃ¡s is looking to improve his position.
Borges is trying to control the action in half guard but TomÃ¡s is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
TomÃ¡s is looking for a sweep. Borges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Borges wants to work for an arm triangle but TomÃ¡s is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
TomÃ¡s looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borges trying to control from half guard but TomÃ¡s is working away. #T9##SUB#
Borges is looking for a kimura but TomÃ¡s is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borges to get the leverage. #SUB#
Borges seems to be working for a kimura but TomÃ¡s defends the submission attempt.
Borges is keen to just control but TomÃ¡s is a slippery customer.
TomÃ¡s is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Borges wants to take a breather but TomÃ¡s is having none of it. #SUB#
Borges is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. TomÃ¡s doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borges. #SUB#
Borges is trying to work for a kimura but TomÃ¡s is defending well. #SUB2#
TomÃ¡s looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11##SUB#
Borges is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and TomÃ¡s defends it well. #SUB2#
TomÃ¡s looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
TomÃ¡s is looking to improve his position.
Borges wants to lay and pray for a moment but TomÃ¡s keeps working. #T12#
Borges stalling. #SUB2#
TomÃ¡s looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
TomÃ¡s gets full guard.
TomÃ¡s is looking to sweep but instead, Borges has passed into half guard.
Borges controlling the pace. #T13#
Borges trying to control from half guard but TomÃ¡s is working away. #SUB#
Borges is sneakily working for an arm triangle but TomÃ¡s sees it coming and defends easily.
TomÃ¡s is in trouble now - Borges has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (11) vs (0) TomÃ¡s
TomÃ¡s can't escape the position. #T14#
Borges wants to control the pace but TomÃ¡s is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Borges working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. TomÃ¡s turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Borges off and cradles TomÃ¡s's limp body as Borges celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Cesar Borges!

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 7B
Date: Nov 03, 2024

170 cm
18 yrs
158 lbs

178 cm
18 yrs
165 lbs

TomÃ¡s

Spagnolo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Massiel TomÃ¡s! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Mark Spagnolo!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
TomÃ¡s darts in looking for a takedown but Spagnolo gets double underhooks and turns TomÃ¡s into the ropes.
Spagnolo wants to counter the offense by TomÃ¡s and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Spagnolo jumps guard.
Spagnolo keeping moving, preventing TomÃ¡s from controlling successfully.
TomÃ¡s is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
TomÃ¡s pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spagnolo is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Spagnolo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because TomÃ¡s has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
TomÃ¡s is trying to work for a kimura but Spagnolo is defending well. #T1##SUB#
TomÃ¡s is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Spagnolo is looking to improve his position.
Spagnolo won't allow TomÃ¡s to pass to mount.
Spagnolo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spagnolo is refusing to be controlled, as TomÃ¡s sits in half guard. #SUB#
TomÃ¡s is working for a kimura but Spagnolo is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
TomÃ¡s tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spagnolo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
TomÃ¡s seems to be looking for submissions.
TomÃ¡s is looking to take a break and control but Spagnolo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spagnolo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
TomÃ¡s wants to control from the top but Spagnolo keeps moving.
Spagnolo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Spagnolo keeping moving, preventing TomÃ¡s from controlling successfully. #SUB#
TomÃ¡s drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spagnolo dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: TomÃ¡s (0) vs (2) Spagnolo#SUB#
TomÃ¡s had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spagnolo defends it easily.
Spagnolo wants to control from the top but TomÃ¡s keeps moving. #SUB#
TomÃ¡s is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4##SUB#
TomÃ¡s is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spagnolo defends well.#SUB#
Spagnolo got a little sloppy there for a moment and TomÃ¡s has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spagnolo has managed to get both his arms back between TomÃ¡s's legs - danger averted.
TomÃ¡s not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
TomÃ¡s working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spagnolo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spagnolo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
TomÃ¡s looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5##SUB#
TomÃ¡s is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spagnolo defends well.
Spagnolo is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Spagnolo content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because TomÃ¡s has locked up a guillotine! TomÃ¡s's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Spagnolo is holding on here and TomÃ¡s must be using up a lot of energy. Spagnolo has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! TomÃ¡s gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Massiel TomÃ¡s!
A very excited looking Massiel TomÃ¡s made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: KTC 185 - R5
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Ayax slips under a jab from Naji.
Naji keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Naji takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid body kick from Ayax.
Ayax misses with a body kick.
Naji looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Naji has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ayax.
Ayax tries to work over Naji's front leg with a kick but Naji checks it.
Ayax lets loose with a powerful body kick. Naji will feel that in the morning.
Ayax definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Naji!
Ayax lands a leg kick that knocks Naji off balance momentarily.
Naji misses with a left hand
and Ayax counters with a straight right hand.
Naji walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ayax.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ayax avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Naji backs away, Ayax returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Naji pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ayax lands a jab to the nose.
Ayax tries to move into range but Naji moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ayax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naji.
An attempted straight right counter from Ayax misses the target.
Bedri Ayax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ayax thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Naji on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Naji throws a hook to the side of Ayax's head but Ayax sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ayax throws a front kick that sends Naji stumbling back into the ropes.
Naji takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Naji misses with a looping left.
Ayax moves out of range as Naji strikes.
Ayax is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ayax throws a quick inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ayax.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ayax.
No joy there for Naji, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ayax connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naji digs a good hook to Ayax's body.
Ayax connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ayax throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Naji counters with a one-two to the body.
Naji moves away from the strike by Ayax.
Ayax looks to land a right hand but Naji moved out of range.#T2#
Naji on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ayax looks to throw a body kick
and Naji counters with a nice uppercut.
Ayax takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Ayax.
Naji blocks the body kick.
Ayax connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ayax misses with a kick to the body.
Ayax goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ayax is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ayax takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No joy there for Naji, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ayax misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ayax throws the kick towards the body but Naji avoids it.
Naji throws a counter combo.
Naji looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Naji throws a looping overhand right but Ayax ducks down to avoid it.
Ayax scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ayax misses with a jab to the body
and Naji counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Bedri Ayax will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Naji looks to land a left hand but Ayax moved out of range nicely.
Naji misses with a jab to the body
and Ayax counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ayax throws a good cross that connects.
Ayax throws a nice inside leg kick.
Naji throws a body shot but no joy.
Ayax moves out of range of the strikes.
Naji fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ayax on the side of the head.
Naji misses with a hook. Ayax ducked under it nicely.
Naji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ayax.
A big right from Naji misses.
Ayax swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ayax lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naji throws a body punch but Ayax moves out of range.
Naji throws a poor cross that misses
and Ayax counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Naji crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ayax - the referee stops the clock and Naji gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ayax. Naji manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ayax scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ayax thumps Naji with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Ayax.#T1#
Ayax throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Naji swinging wildly here.
A punch lands to the side of Naji 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice body punch from Ayax.
Ayax fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ayax thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Naji if he has to take too many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Ayax.
Nice body kick from Ayax.
Naji is breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Naji!
Ayax goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Naji's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Ayax lands a nice hook to Naji's body. Naji takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ayax.
Ayax explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ayax.#T2#
Ayax fakes the leg kick and cracks Naji in the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Ayax finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Naji has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ayax.
Naji has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ayax finds it's way round the side to connect with Naji's head.
Ayax scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Naji ducks right into an uppercut from Ayax.
Naji takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Naji misses with a straight left.
Nice body kick there by Ayax.
Ayax pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Naji appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ayax buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ayax ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naji moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ayax slips under a jab.
Ayax defending well as Naji loads up on a big left hand.
Ayax fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Naji.
Naji scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bedri Ayax dominated that second round.
That's time! Ayax's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Ayax darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Naji takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ayax moves out of range of the strikes.
Naji moves out of range as Ayax throws a body kick.
Ayax takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Naji throws a big shot that misses.
Ayax throws a body punch but Naji moves out of range.
Naji swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ayax misses with an attempted mid kick.
Naji let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Naji throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ayax.
Ayax swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ayax connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Naji momentarily.
Bedri Ayax is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Naji throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naji misses the shot to the body.
Naji throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ayax lands with a nice body kick.
Ayax sizes up Naji with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ayax gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Naji counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Ayax ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Naji sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ayax connects with a solid leg kick.
Naji walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ayax.
Naji takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Naji lands a two punch combo.
Ayax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Naji looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ayax lands a front kick.
Arman Naji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ayax thows a body kick. Naji tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Naji misses with an uppercut. Ayax saw that one coming.
Naji blocks the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Ayax. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ayax.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ayax dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Naji. That did some damage!
Ayax misses with a kick to the body
and Ayax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ayax uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ayax darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Ayax delivers a nice body kick.
Naji walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ayax.
Ayax lets loose with a powerful body kick. Naji will feel that in the morning.
Ayax misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ayax is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naji can do to turn this around?
A chopping leg kick lands by Ayax.
Both fighters circling a little - Ayax finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Naji gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Both fighters circling a little - Ayax finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ayax defending well as Naji loads up on a big left hand.
Ayax thows a body kick. Naji tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ayax lands a nice looking kick to the body. Naji takes a step back to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ayax uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Naji has time to react.
Ayax smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bedri Ayax showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ayax 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 6B
Date: Oct 27, 2024

177 cm
18 yrs
160 lbs

170 cm
18 yrs
158 lbs

Shioda

TomÃ¡s

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Gozo Shioda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Massiel TomÃ¡s!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Shioda rushes TomÃ¡s and presses him up against the ropes.
Shioda jumps guard but TomÃ¡s stands there with Shioda around his waist. Shioda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shioda tries to pull guard but TomÃ¡s won't allow it. #TD#
Shioda has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics TomÃ¡s uses from the top position. #SUB2#
TomÃ¡s drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and TomÃ¡s jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
TomÃ¡s wants to control from the top but Shioda keeps moving. #SUB2#
TomÃ¡s drops back looking for a leg! Shioda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shioda manages to kick TomÃ¡s off! TomÃ¡s jumps back into Shioda's guard. #SUB2#
TomÃ¡s drops back looking for a leg! Shioda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shioda manages to kick TomÃ¡s off! TomÃ¡s jumps back into Shioda's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shioda is pulling down on TomÃ¡s's head to control his posture. #T1#
TomÃ¡s won't allow Shioda to sweep him here.
TomÃ¡s's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shioda is pulling down on TomÃ¡s's head. It's preventing any offense from TomÃ¡s, at least for the moment.
TomÃ¡s is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shioda pulls TomÃ¡s in close to prevent any damage.
Shioda is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
TomÃ¡s 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.
Shioda 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.#T2##SUB2#
TomÃ¡s drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and TomÃ¡s jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
TomÃ¡s trying to control but Shioda is working from the bottom.
Shioda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for TomÃ¡s on the ground.
TomÃ¡s won't allow Shioda to sweep him here.
Shioda is working hard here to advance position.
TomÃ¡s content to stall in guard here.
Shioda controlling TomÃ¡s's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shioda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shioda looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
TomÃ¡s passes Shioda's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
TomÃ¡s seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
TomÃ¡s is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shioda wants to improve his position but TomÃ¡s is controlling well.
TomÃ¡s wants to pass to mount but Shioda is defending the position. #SUB2#
TomÃ¡s is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shioda sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
TomÃ¡s is looking for a kimura but Shioda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for TomÃ¡s to get the leverage.
Shioda is staying active underneath TomÃ¡s, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
TomÃ¡s is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Shioda holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
TomÃ¡s is trying to control the action in half guard but Shioda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
TomÃ¡s prevents Shioda from improving his position.#SUB2#
TomÃ¡s is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Shioda is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Massiel TomÃ¡s!
After winning the bout, Massiel TomÃ¡s thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 13
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1#
Souza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kaarduu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Souza scrambles back to his feet.
Kaarduu loads up on a big right hand but Souza slips the punch.#CL2#
Kaarduu has closed the distance and engaged Souza in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kaarduu fails to land.
Kaarduu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaarduu lands a shoulder strike.
Souza takes a shot to the head.
Kaarduu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kaarduu struggles to land a body shot inside as Souza controls his hands.
Kaarduu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#Souza is rocked!
Souza is trying to drag Kaarduu to the mat but Kaarduu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oh Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaarduu's coach down at Gym To Nica was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kaarduu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Souza seems to have got his legs back now.
Souza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kaarduu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kaarduu swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Kaarduu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaarduu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Kaarduu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Kaarduu closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Souza! Kaarduu dives in looking to finish! Souza 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 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azim Kaarduu!
Our winner, Azim Kaarduu, 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: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 5A
Date: Oct 20, 2024

185 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

170 cm
18 yrs
158 lbs

Pereira

TomÃ¡s

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Andre Pereira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Massiel TomÃ¡s!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pereira.
Pereira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but TomÃ¡s avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
TomÃ¡s looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pereira!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pereira (0) vs (4) TomÃ¡s
TomÃ¡s controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira wants to control but TomÃ¡s postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
TomÃ¡s slows the pace down.
TomÃ¡s is looking to take a break and control but Pereira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Pereira struggling a bit here.
TomÃ¡s tries to advance to mount but Pereira denies him.
TomÃ¡s controls the position from side control.
Pereira can't do much from the bottom here.
TomÃ¡s tries to advance to mount but Pereira denies him.
Pereira looking for a sweep but TomÃ¡s has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Pereira (0) vs (6) TomÃ¡s
TomÃ¡s controlling his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Pereira is controlling an arm, preventing TomÃ¡s from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pereira looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
TomÃ¡s trying to control but he's not successful this time.
TomÃ¡s is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pereira manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pereira tries to get to full guard but TomÃ¡s has control of the leg.
TomÃ¡s moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (0) vs (9) TomÃ¡s
TomÃ¡s trying to control the action but Pereira is working from the bottom. #T3#
TomÃ¡s controls the position from side control.
TomÃ¡s working away.
Pereira is trying to get back to half guard.
TomÃ¡s content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pereira is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
TomÃ¡s is trying to control. Pereira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
TomÃ¡s prevents Pereira from improving his position.
Pereira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
TomÃ¡s trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pereira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
TomÃ¡s is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pereira is trying to keep TomÃ¡s in close. #SUB#
TomÃ¡s avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pereira is looking to sweep but instead, TomÃ¡s has passed into half guard.
Pereira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. TomÃ¡s is working away from the top position though.#T5#
TomÃ¡s is figuring out what he wants to do next.
TomÃ¡s looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
TomÃ¡s stalling.
Pereira trying to control but TomÃ¡s postures up.
TomÃ¡s seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pereira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pereira wants to get back to full guard.
Pereira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
TomÃ¡s is thwarting Pereira's attempts to control the position.
Pereira is not content to let TomÃ¡s control the position.#SUB#
Pereira looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Pereira wants to improve his position but TomÃ¡s is controlling well.
TomÃ¡s trying to control the action but Pereira is working from the bottom.
TomÃ¡s tries to pass to full mount but Pereira defends it.
TomÃ¡s perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pereira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of TomÃ¡s's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take TomÃ¡s's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pereira (4) vs (9) TomÃ¡s
TomÃ¡s prevents Pereira from getting a body triangle.#T7#
Pereira has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of TomÃ¡s's body.
TomÃ¡s rolls, trying to escape but Pereira keeps control of the position.
TomÃ¡s is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pereira off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Pereira tries to get the hooks in deep but TomÃ¡s pushed the leg off.
TomÃ¡s wants to escape the position.
TomÃ¡s has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pereira trying to control.
TomÃ¡s is really stuck here. #T8##SUB#
Pereira has got his arm under TomÃ¡s's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! TomÃ¡s has spun round into Pereira's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pereira (4) vs (11) TomÃ¡s#SUB#
Pereira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. TomÃ¡s is aware though and is defending well.
TomÃ¡s showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Pereira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but TomÃ¡s can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pereira looking for a sweep. Not yet Pereira, not yet.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing TomÃ¡s from controlling successfully. #T9#
TomÃ¡s pushes down on Pereira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pereira trying to control but TomÃ¡s postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with TomÃ¡s in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
TomÃ¡s is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pereira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time TomÃ¡s.
TomÃ¡s trying to mount his opponent but Pereira defends it. #T10#
Pereira tries to roll over but TomÃ¡s keeps him under control.
TomÃ¡s trying to pass the guard but Pereira defending well.
Pereira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pereira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
TomÃ¡s wants to pass the guard but Pereira is keeping the position.
TomÃ¡s sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pereira's guard.
TomÃ¡s perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pereira won't allow TomÃ¡s to pass to mount.
Pereira is staying active underneath TomÃ¡s, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pereira trying to control but TomÃ¡s postures up. #T11#
TomÃ¡s is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
TomÃ¡s is trying to control the action in half guard but Pereira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pereira wants to control but TomÃ¡s is keeping busy.
Pereira is looking for a sweep. TomÃ¡s is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, TomÃ¡s seems content to control.
TomÃ¡s is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (4) vs (14) TomÃ¡s#SUB2#
TomÃ¡s is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pereira to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pereira shrugs it off. #T12#
Pereira regains half guard.
TomÃ¡s slows the pace down in half guard.
Pereira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Pereira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pereira is looking for a sweep. TomÃ¡s is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
TomÃ¡s is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (4) vs (17) TomÃ¡s
TomÃ¡s controlling from mount.
Pereira is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, TomÃ¡s has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pereira (4) vs (20) TomÃ¡s#T13#
Pereira turns into TomÃ¡s and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pereira (6) vs (20) TomÃ¡s
Pereira trying to control but TomÃ¡s is working from the bottom.
TomÃ¡s looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pereira passes TomÃ¡s's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pereira wants to take a breather but TomÃ¡s is having none of it.
Well, if Pereira is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
TomÃ¡s tries to roll over but Pereira keeps him under control.#T14#
Pereira is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for TomÃ¡s!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (9) vs (20) TomÃ¡s
Pereira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pereira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pereira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pereira is really struggling to control TomÃ¡s but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
TomÃ¡s wins on points by 20 to 9.
Our winner, Massiel TomÃ¡s, 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.

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