Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 113: Perry vs Harklie
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Joon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Joon jabs Garrone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy left from Joon finds it's target.
Garrone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garrone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garrone just misses with a punch to the body.
Garrone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Garrone misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Joon misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Garrone misses the target.
Joon misses with a hook. Garrone ducked under it nicely.
Joon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garrone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garrone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garrone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Garrone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joon finds it's way round the side to connect with Garrone's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joon throws a body punch but Garrone moves out of range.
Garrone stuns Joon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mae Joon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garrone misses with a few strikes there.
Joon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Garrone works the jab nicely.
Joon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Garrone. That snapped Joon's head back.
Garrone moves out of range of the strikes.
Joon staying out of range there.
It seemed like Joon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joon throws a shot from downtown. Garrone moves away and avoids it.
Garrone wants to slow Joon down by chopping away at his legs.
Garrone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joon.
An attempted straight right counter from Garrone misses the target.
Garrone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joon.
Garrone moves out of range of the strikes.
Garrone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joon.
Joon looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrone is just out of range.
Joon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrone just misses with a punch to the body.
Garrone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garrone 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.
Joon misses the shot to the body.
Garrone is looking for a counter combo.
Garrone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joon.
Garrone is looking to counter punch.
Joon throws a hook but Garrone avoids it easily.
Joon misses with a straight left.
Garrone seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Joon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garrone misses with a wild combination.
Joon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Garrone swings for the body but Joon moves out of range.
It seemed like Joon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garrone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Joon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garrone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garrone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garrone lands an overhand right.
Joon misses with a shot to the body
and Garrone counters with a straight right hand.
Garrone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garrone slips a jab from Joon.
Joon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garrone has time to react.
Garrone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joon scores with the left hand. Garrone knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Garrone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrone manages to avoid it.
Joon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garrone slips a straight right by Joon.
Joon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
A slow jab from Joon misses its intended target.
Joon throws a body shot but no joy.
Joon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garrone avoids the body shot from Joon.
A jab from Joon misses.
The fighters circling - Joon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garrone avoids the body shot from Joon.
Garrone went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Garrone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garrone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joon manages to avoid it.
Joon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garrone fails with the takedown.
Garrone just misses with a punch to the body.
Joon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garrone misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joon! But no joy.
Garrone slips a straight right by Joon.
Joon thuds a left hand into Garrone's body.
Joon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joon swings for the body but Garrone moves out of range. #T4#
Garrone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joon.
Garrone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garrone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joon.
Garrone has been working on his balance at California Top Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Joon.
Joon lands a jab to Garrone's midsection.
Joon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Garrone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joon scores with a jab to the body.
Joon throws an overhand right that lands on Garrone's shoulder, as Garrone tries to avoid the shot.
Joon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrone was well out of range. Poor timing from Joon.
Joon looks to land a right hand but Garrone moved out of range.
Garrone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garrone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joon throws a body punch but Garrone moves out of range.
Joon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joon misses the jab.
Joon lands a really nice looking cross but Garrone seems unphased.
Joon throws a looping overhand right but Garrone ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mae Joon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Joon punishes Garrone's body with a nice straight punch.
Joon misses with a hook.
Garrone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joon misses the body punch
and Garrone counters with a nice uppercut.
Garrone misses with a series of wild punches.
Francesco Garrone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Joon scores with a body shot.
Joon scores with a sloppy right hand. Garrone should have avoided that one.
Joon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garrone throws out the jab.
Joon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joon throws a poor cross that misses
and Garrone counters with a straight right hand.
Joon misses with a wild body shot.
Joon connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joon slips a jab and a cross from Garrone.
Garrone looks to land a combination but Joon avoids it well.
Joon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Garrone - just one landing. #T1#
Joon throws the left hand but Garrone avoids the punch easily.
Garrone connects with a jab.
Joon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joon misses with a right hand
letting Garrone counter with a right hand.
Garrone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joon.
Joon lunges at Garrone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garrone's hand.
Joon misses the shot to the body.
Garrone misses with an uppercut. Joon saw that one coming.
Garrone defending well as Joon loads up on a big left hand.
Joon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garrone counters with a two punch combo.
Joon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Some wild striking there from Garrone.
Joon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Joon throws a body shot but no joy.
Garrone misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garrone ducks under a wild hook from Joon.
Garrone throws a series of punches but Joon avoids them all with ease.
Joon dips to his left and cracks Garrone with an uppercut!
Joon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Garrone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joon. #T2#
Joon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garrone's head.
Garrone defending well as Joon loads up on a big left hand.
Garrone thinks about countering with a body kick.
Garrone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mae Joon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Joon misses the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Garrone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Joon checks it well.
Garrone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joon finds it's way round the side to connect with Garrone's head.
Joon throws a hook but Garrone avoids it easily.
Garrone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joon.
Joon looks to throw the jab but Garrone is out of range.
Joon 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.
Joon looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrone is just out of range.
Joon throws an overhand right that lands on Garrone's shoulder, as Garrone tries to avoid the shot.
Joon scores with a nice strike.
Garrone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Garrone scores with a nice strike.
Joon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrone.
Joon just misses with a punch to the body.
Garrone lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Joon lands an overhand right.
Garrone misses with a two punch combination.
Joon misses with a shot to the body
and Garrone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garrone stuns Joon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Joon scores with a jab to the body.
Garrone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joon looks to land a left hand but Garrone moved out of range nicely.
Garrone moves away from the strike by Joon.
Joon looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrone is just out of range.
Joon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrone manages to avoid it.
Joon cracks Garrone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Joon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joon.
It looked like Garrone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garrone throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Joon misses. #T4#
Garrone looks to score with a jab to the body but Joon is just out of range.
Garrone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrone manages to avoid it.
Garrone jabs Joon right on the nose. Joon blinks but takes it well.
Joon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joon scores with a hook.
Garrone misses with a hook.
Joon throws a hook but Garrone avoids it easily.
Joon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Joon misses with a body shot.
Joon throws a jab but it's blocked by Garrone.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joon throws a shot to the body.
Joon misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joon just misses with a punch to the body.
Joon scores with a sloppy right hand. Garrone should have avoided that one.
Garrone defending well as Joon loads up on a big left hand.
Joon misses with an uppercut. Garrone saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mae Joon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Garrone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joon.
A slow jab from Joon misses its intended target.
Garrone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garrone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joon.
Joon throws a hook to the side of Garrone's head but Garrone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joon avoids the body shot from Garrone.
Joon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Joon misses with an uppercut.
Garrone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrone throws a series of punches but Joon avoids them all with ease.
Garrone moves out of range of the strikes.
Garrone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Joon misses the target.
A big right from Joon misses.
Joon throws a body shot but no joy.
Garrone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joon.
Garrone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Joon throws a body punch but Garrone moves out of range. #T1#
Joon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Garrone.
No joy there for Garrone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joon misses with an uppercut.
Garrone went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Joon lands a right hook to the body.
Garrone catches Joon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Joon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garrone moves away.
Joon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garrone.
Nice jab there from Joon.
Joon looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrone is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Garrone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Garrone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garrone throws a looping overhand right but Joon ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrone lands a nice shot that snaps Joon's head back.
Joon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrone.
Garrone throwing a counter right hand but Joon manages to avoid it.
Joon misses with an uppercut.
Garrone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joon throws a body punch but Garrone moves out of range. #T2#
Joon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrone slips under a jab.
Garrone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Joon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garrone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garrone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Joon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Joon misses.
Joon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrone was well out of range. Poor timing from Joon.
Garrone is looking to counter punch.
Garrone tries to move into range but Joon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Joon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garrone moves away.
Joon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrone.
Garrone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Joon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrone manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Garrone scores with a four punch combination!
Joon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joon cracks a nice hook into Garrone's ribs.
Joon connects with a nice looking jab.
Joon misses with a lunging right hand
and Garrone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joon throws a jab when Garrone was well out of range.#T3#
Garrone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garrone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garrone moves away.
Joon lands with an overhand left.
Garrone is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joon! But no joy.
Joon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrone manages to avoid it.
Garrone is looking to score with low kicks.
Joon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joon looks to land a right hand but Garrone moved out of range.
It looked like Garrone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garrone avoids the body shot from Joon.
Joon throws out a loose jab but Garrone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garrone misses with the combination.
Francesco Garrone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Joon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garrone counters with a right hand to the body.
Garrone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joon is out of range and Garrone settles back down. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Garrone.
Garrone does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Joon looks to land a left hand but Garrone moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Joon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Joon misses with a hook
and Garrone counters with a nice uppercut.
Joon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrone was well out of range. Poor timing from Joon.
Garrone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Garrone does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Garrone lands an overhand right.
Garrone drops his hands momentarily and Joon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mae Joon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Joon misses the target.
Garrone is looking to chop away at Joon's legs.
Joon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garrone.
Garrone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joon circles away quickly and effectively.
Joon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garrone.
Garrone looks to throw the jab but Joon is out of range.
Joon moves out of range as Garrone strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joon! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garrone misses with a looping right.
Garrone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Francesco Garrone.
Well Joon 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: NYF Fight Night 65
Date: Apr 09, 2025

#R1#
Kakuzo wants to slow Babcock down by chopping away at his legs.
Babcock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Babcock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kakuzo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #TD#
Babcock changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kakuzo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kakuzo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Babcock with the ground and pound but Kakuzo regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Kakuzo looking for submissions off his back.
Babcock throwing shots but Kakuzo is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuzo wants to control but Babcock is keeping busy.
Kakuzo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Babcock pushes down on Kakuzo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kakuzo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1##SUB2#
Kakuzo looking for a guillotine here but Babcock defends easily.
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babcock works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Babcock seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kakuzo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Babcock is working away from the top position though.
Babcock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kakuzo wants to control but Babcock is keeping busy.
Babcock wants to pass to mount but Kakuzo is defending the position.
Babcock works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Babcock avoids the attempt from Kakuzo to control.
Kakuzo taking shots to the head.
Kakuzo working to try and regain half guard.
Kakuzo wants to hold on but Babcock pushes him away.
The referee warns Kakuzo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Babcock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kakuzo is looking to escape.
Babcock working the ground and pound effectively. #T3#
Babcock landing punches.
Kakuzo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kakuzo taking shots to the head.
Kakuzo wants to control but Babcock is having none of it.
Babcock has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kakuzo's face.
Kakuzo is desperately trying to improve his position but Babcock has a good base and remains in mount.
Kakuzo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Babcock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kakuzo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Babcock is trying to control. Kakuzo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Babcock trying to pass the guard but Kakuzo defending well.
Babcock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kakuzo's head. #T4#
Babcock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Babcock wants to control but Kakuzo is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kakuzo looking for subs from the bottom but Babcock mounts him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakuzo tries to reverse the position but Babcock maintains control.
Babcock working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Babcock landing punches.
Babcock has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kakuzo's face.
Kakuzo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kakuzo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Babcock controlling from the full mount.
Kakuzo taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Thomas Babcock dominated that round.
That's time! Babcock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kakuzo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kakuzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Babcock tries to counter with a takedown but Kakuzo is quick to defend against it.
A big right from Babcock misses.
Babcock avoids the body shot from Kakuzo.
Babcock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kakuzo sprawls and moves away.
Kakuzo throws a head kick but Babcock moves out of range.
Babcock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body punch from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo throws a body punch but Babcock moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuzo throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Babcock counters with a takedown into side control.
Babcock creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babcock works to advance to full mount. Kakuzo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kakuzo taking shots to the head. #T1#
Babcock connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kakuzo is trying to escape the mount.
Kakuzo taking shots to the head.
Babcock unloading with bombs!
Babcock working the ground and pound effectively.
Kakuzo is trying desperately to improve position.
Babcock with the ground and pound from mount.
Kakuzo is trying to escape the mount.
Babcock with shots to the head and body - Kakuzo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babcock looking to finish Kakuzo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kakuzo!
Kakuzo regains half guard.
Babcock seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Babcock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kakuzo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Babcock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kakuzo can do to turn this around?
Babcock missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Kakuzo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Babcock moves out of range of the leg kick from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kakuzo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kakuzo throws a push kick but Babcock slaps the foot to one side.
Babcock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kakuzo sprawls and moves away.
Babcock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kakuzo but Kakuzo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kakuzo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kakuzo throws a looping overhand right but Babcock ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Kakuzo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kakuzo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Babcock feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Babcock gets a takedown into half guard.
Jesse Thomas Babcock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kakuzo is trying to stand.
Kakuzo is pressing down on Babcock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kakuzo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Babcock is one step ahead there.
Babcock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Babcock working some strikes from top position.
Kakuzo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kakuzo 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.#T4#
Babcock working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kakuzo's head.
Babcock works over Kakuzo with some ground and pound from guard.
Babcock stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuzo.#SUB2#
Kakuzo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Babcock is aware though and is defending well.
Babcock with a nice head shot there.
Babcock keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kakuzo's head.
Babcock postures up and lands a big shot to Kakuzo's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babcock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#Kakuzo is rocked!
Babcock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kakuzo is keeping the position for now.
Babcock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Babcock scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kakuzo is still in real trouble! Can Babcock finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Babcock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kakuzo seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babcock tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakuzo is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Thomas Babcock dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Babcock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kakuzo as he jumps to the side.
Kakuzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Babcock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kakuzo throws a body punch but Babcock moves out of range.
Kakuzo throws a wild body kick that Babcock sees coming a mile off.
Nakagome Kakuzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kakuzo misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Babcock counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Kakuzo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Babcock is aware though and is defending well.
Babcock throws a big elbow that misses.
Babcock won't allow Kakuzo to sweep him here.
Babcock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kakuzo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Babcock connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Kakuzo looking for a guillotine here but Babcock defends easily.
Babcock is in close to Kakuzo's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Babcock is in close to Kakuzo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Babcock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Babcock is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kakuzo 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.#SUB2#
Kakuzo looking for a guillotine here but Babcock defends easily. #SUB2#
Kakuzo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Babcock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Babcock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Babcock works over Kakuzo with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Kakuzo is keeping the position.
Babcock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Babcock lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Kakuzo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Babcock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Babcock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Babcock lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kakuzo is trying to keep Babcock in close.
Kakuzo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Babcock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Babcock trying to control but Kakuzo is working from the bottom.
Babcock is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Babcock tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakuzo is retaining full guard.
Babcock lands a couple of elbows.
Babcock is working Kakuzo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Babcock makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Babcock scoring with punches to the head and body.
Babcock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Babcock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Babcock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Babcock with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Kakuzo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Kakuzo is trying to control the position but Babcock postures up.
Babcock postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Babcock landing some decent shots from guard.
Babcock working some strikes from top position.
Kakuzo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Kakuzo keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kakuzo trying to control the position.
Babcock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: FREAKSHOW 12
Date: Apr 02, 2025

#R1#
Marsh throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
Li blocks a jab.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Marsh throws a head kick but Li moves out of range.
Marsh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Li half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Marsh tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Li manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Li tries to counter with a takedown but Marsh is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Marsh moves into the clinch.#BC#
Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oliver Marsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsh is looking to clinch but Li is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marsh misses with a looping left.
Li appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marsh throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Li counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marsh! #SUB#
Li is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Marsh looks calm but he's in trouble here. Li gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Marsh is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Li lets go of the hold and Marsh can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aiguo Li!
A very excited looking Aiguo Li 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: NYF Fight Night 64
Date: Apr 02, 2025

#R1#
Garrone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
JR closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by JR.#TD2#
JR wants the takedown. Garrone is fighting it off but JR persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Garrone's guard against the cage.#SUB#
JR is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Garrone has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. JR is looking to defend but Garrone has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for JR! Garrone pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, JR taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Francesco Garrone!

Event: SSG 408 Maximus vs Banner
Date: Mar 30, 2025

189 cm
32 yrs
225 lbs

185 cm
26 yrs
155 lbs

Gerbandi

Viera

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 27 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 30 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gerbandi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Viera pinned against the cage. Viera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Gerbandi rushes Viera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Viera has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gerbandi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (4) Viera
Viera tries to keep control of the position but Gerbandi is staying busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gerbandi tries to escape the position.
Gerbandi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Viera.
Gerbandi can't escape the position. #T1#
Gerbandi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Viera is keen to just control but Gerbandi is a slippery customer.
Viera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gerbandi wants to improve his position but Viera is controlling well.
Viera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gerbandi wants to control but Viera is keeping busy. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viera pulls his head out easily.
Viera is thwarting Gerbandi's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Viera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Viera trying to control from Gerbandi's half guard. Gerbandi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Viera trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Viera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now.
Viera wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving. #T3#
Viera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi has his hands on Viera's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gerbandi 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.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Viera defends well.#T4#
Viera wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving.
Gerbandi looking for a sweep. Not yet Gerbandi, not yet.
Viera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi is adopting a defensive guard.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viera looking to sit in guard and control but Gerbandi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (4) Viera
Viera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Gerbandi passes into half guard. #SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Viera has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gerbandi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gerbandi wants to take a breather but Viera is having none of it.
Gerbandi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Viera wants to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB#
Gerbandi wants to work for an arm triangle but Viera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gerbandi tries to pass to full mount but Viera defends it.
Viera is positioning himself well to prevent Gerbandi advancing to mount.
Gerbandi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Viera tries to get to full guard but Gerbandi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Viera defends it well.
Viera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Gerbandi stopping the sweep attempt from Viera.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Viera keeps moving.
Viera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gerbandi controls the pace.
Gerbandi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Viera is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T8##SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gerbandi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gerbandi stopping the sweep attempt from Viera.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Viera keeps moving.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viera is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Gerbandi passes into half guard.
Viera trying to control but Gerbandi postures up.
Viera is trying to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi controlling the pace.
Gerbandi is thwarting Viera's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi wants to take a breather but Viera is having none of it. #T10#
Viera is trying to control but Gerbandi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (4) Viera
Gerbandi tries to control but Viera wriggling away.
Viera wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (8) vs (4) Viera
Viera is in bad spot here.
Will Gerbandi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Viera tries to break free. #SUB#
Gerbandi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Viera is defending well though. Gerbandi let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Gerbandi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Viera defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T11#
Gerbandi keeps control of the position as Viera tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Viera staying busy and making it hard for Gerbandi to control. #SUB#
Gerbandi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Viera defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Viera is trying to break free. #T12#
Gerbandi is controlling the position but Viera somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Gerbandi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Viera wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Viera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gerbandi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Gerbandi wants to work for an arm triangle but Viera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T13#
Gerbandi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gerbandi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Viera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Viera wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Viera is defending against the submission attempts here by Gerbandi.
Viera wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to work for a kimura but Viera is defending well.
Viera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Viera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Viera throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gerbandi uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (11) vs (4) Viera
Viera manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gerbandi wants to take a breather but Viera is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viera gets full guard.
Gerbandi trying to control but Viera is working from the bottom.
Viera working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
A victorious Dani Gerbandi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NYF 109: Sillalahi vs Hopson
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Harklie throws a looping overhand right but Kakuzo ducks down to avoid it.
Harklie lands a jab to the head. #TD2#
Harklie dives in and scores a takedown into Kakuzo's guard.#SUB#
Kakuzo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Kakuzo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harklie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kakuzo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harklie is one step ahead there.
Kakuzo working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuzo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harklie controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuzo keeping moving, preventing Harklie from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Kakuzo has his foot on Harklie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harklie works his way back into a safe position though.
Harklie wants to pass the guard but Kakuzo is keeping the position.
Kakuzo with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Harklie can't handle though.
Kakuzo tries to strike from the bottom.
Harklie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kakuzo's guard.
Kakuzo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kakuzo tries to roll over but Harklie keeps him under control.
Harklie moves nicely into side control.
Kakuzo is not content to let Harklie control the position.
Harklie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kakuzo is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Kakuzo is working hard here to advance position.
Kakuzo is not content to let Harklie control the position. #SUB2#
Harklie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kakuzo sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Harklie is trying for a kimura here. Kakuzo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Harklie wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grant Harklie!
Our winner, Grant Harklie, 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: NYF Fight Night 62
Date: Mar 19, 2025

#R1#
Belmiro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garrone avoids the body shot from Belmiro. #TD2#
Belmiro looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Garrone keeping full guard, as Belmiro tries to pass.
Belmiro throws a big elbow that misses.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Garrone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garrone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belmiro on the ground.
Belmiro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrone working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Belmiro pushing down on Garrone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Belmiro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Garrone wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Belmiro prevents Garrone from improving his position.
Belmiro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Belmiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Garrone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Belmiro is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Belmiro working Garrone over with strikes. #SUB2#
Belmiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Garrone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garrone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Belmiro. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Belmiro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Belmiro working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Belmiro is thwarting Garrone's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Belmiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garrone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Belmiro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Belmiro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Belmiro connects with a nice short shot to Garrone's temple.
Garrone trying to control from the bottom.
Belmiro winds up and cracks Garrone with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Belmiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Garrone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Belmiro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Garrone trying to hold on to Belmiro's head to control him but Belmiro postures up. #SUB#
Garrone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belmiro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Garrone is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at California Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Garrone is looking to control Belmiro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garrone avoid being mounted?
Belmiro is nestled in close to Garrone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garrone has hold of Belmiro's hands but Belmiro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Nice strikes from Belmiro there.
Belmiro lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garrone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Belmiro.
Belmiro trying to control the action but Garrone is working from the bottom.
Belmiro working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Belmiro.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garrone trying to control from the bottom.
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. Belmiro connects with a nice short shot to Garrone's temple.
Garrone taking some punishment here, with Belmiro in his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belmiro trying to mount his opponent but Garrone defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lian Belmiro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Garrone throws a right hand that Belmiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Belmiro also avoids with ease.
Garrone missing with a left hand there. Belmiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belmiro slips under a jab from Garrone.
Francesco Garrone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belmiro scores with a punch to the head.
Garrone throws a combination that misses
and Belmiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Belmiro throws the left hand but Garrone avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Belmiro.
Garrone takes a swing at Belmiro's ribcage but misses.
And Belmiro tries to counter it with a takedown but Garrone pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Belmiro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garrone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Belmiro misses.
Garrone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good work by Belmiro as he checks the leg kick.
Belmiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belmiro looks to throw the jab but Garrone is out of range.
Belmiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garrone.
Belmiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Garrone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belmiro.
Garrone throws a right hand that Belmiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Belmiro also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Belmiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garrone swings for the body but Belmiro moves out of range.
Belmiro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garrone has time to react.
Belmiro throws a jab when Garrone was well out of range.
Garrone misses with a series of wild punches.
Garrone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Belmiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Belmiro throws a jab when Garrone was well out of range.
It looked like Garrone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Belmiro throws an overhand right that lands on Garrone's shoulder, as Garrone tries to avoid the shot.
Lian Belmiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belmiro misses with a straight left.
Garrone throws a right and a left that Belmiro avoids nicely.
It seemed like Belmiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garrone throws the kick towards the body but Belmiro avoids it.
Belmiro 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.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Garrone as Belmiro shoots in.
Garrone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garrone throws a nice looking combination but Belmiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garrone misses with a double jab.
Garrone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garrone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Belmiro throws an overhand right that lands on Garrone's shoulder, as Garrone tries to avoid the shot.
Garrone slips a jab from Belmiro.
A punch combination from Garrone misses.
Belmiro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garrone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garrone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garrone throws out a loose jab but Belmiro uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Garrone just misses with a punch to the body.
Belmiro tries for a takedown but Garrone circles away easily
enabling Garrone to counter with a crisp jab.
Francesco Garrone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lian Belmiro.
Belmiro walks into a jab.
Garrone looks to score with a jab to the body but Belmiro is just out of range.
Francesco Garrone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belmiro misses with an uppercut. Garrone saw that one coming.
Garrone swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Belmiro counters with a takedown into side control.
Garrone tries to improve position but can't.
Belmiro trying to control the action but Garrone is working from the bottom.
Belmiro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lian Belmiro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garrone taking punishment in the form of punches.
Belmiro working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Garrone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garrone takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Garrone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Garrone is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Garrone is looking for a sweep.
Belmiro working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Garrone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Garrone is not content to let Belmiro control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lian Belmiro 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#
Belmiro slips a jab and a cross from Garrone. #TD2#
Belmiro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Garrone to the ground. Belmiro is now in Garrone's guard.
Garrone has momentary wrist control but Belmiro slips an elbow through the middle.
Belmiro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garrone is trying to keep Belmiro in close. #SUB#
Belmiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belmiro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Belmiro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Belmiro advances to half guard. #T1#
Belmiro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Garrone taking some punishment here, with Belmiro in his half guard.
Garrone trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Belmiro there.
Garrone trying to control here. #SUB2#
Belmiro is trying for a kimura here. Garrone looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Belmiro wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lian Belmiro!

Event: SSG 405 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Mar 16, 2025

185 cm
26 yrs
155 lbs

180 cm
23 yrs
204 lbs

Viera

Snake

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 29 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 10 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Viera tries to clinch there but Snake circles away.
Viera shoots in looking for a takedown. Snake tries to sprawl out of it but Viera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Snake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Snake has managed to clinch.
Viera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Snake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Viera pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Viera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1##SUB#
Viera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Viera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snake preventing the sweep.
Viera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Viera looking to control but Snake passes into half guard.
Viera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Snake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Snake's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Viera (4) vs (0) Snake#SUB#
Snake is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Viera gets his way! #T2##SUB#
Snake showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Viera is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Snake has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Viera is looking to control Snake but Snake is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Snake tries to break free. #SUB#
Snake is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Snake preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Viera. #T3#
Snake turns into Viera and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (4) vs (2) Snake
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Viera is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Viera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Snake wants to control from the top but Viera keeps moving. #T4#
Viera trying to keep a closed guard but Snake is proving a slippery customer.
Viera wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Viera working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Snake has passed into half guard!
Viera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Viera keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass. #SUB2#
Snake drops back, looking for a kneebar! Viera looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Viera looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Viera!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Viera (8) vs (2) Snake
Snake is looking to regain half guard here but Viera keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Viera trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom.
Snake is looking for a sweep.
Viera is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Snake's shoulder. That is not cool. #T6#
Snake tries to buck Viera off but Viera is having none of it.
Snake is trying to control Viera's posture but Viera avoids it.
Snake is not content to let Viera control the position.
Snake manages to get back to half guard.
Snake controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Viera 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#
Viera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snake sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Viera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Snake is defending against the submission attempts here by Viera.
Snake is staying active underneath Viera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snake is trying to get back to full guard.#T8##SUB#
Viera is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Snake is trying to control but can't.
Viera wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Snake manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Snake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Viera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9##SUB2#
Snake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Viera defends it easily.#SUB2#
Snake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Viera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Viera wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving. #SUB2#
Snake has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Viera doesn't defend quickly enough and Snake has managed to lock this one up! Can Viera escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Snake on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Snake!

Event: FREAKSHOW 9
Date: Mar 12, 2025

#R1#
Marsh loads up on a big right hand but Brigand slips the punch.
Brigand connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Oliver Marsh has been cut.
A left and a right from Marsh both land. Nice combination.
Marsh throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Brigand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brigand misses with a hook.
Marsh appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marsh jabs Brigand right on the nose. Brigand blinks but takes it well.
Brigand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsh.
Marsh swings for the body but Brigand moves out of range.
Marsh throws a hook but Brigand avoids it easily.
Marsh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brigand in his tracks.
Marsh tries to score with a low kick but Brigand moves his leg out of the way.
Brigand appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marsh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brigand counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brigand on the wrong end of a nice jab.#KD2#
Brigand lands a big uppercut and Marsh crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Marsh looks OK. Brigand waves Marsh back to his feet!#ROC2#Marsh is rocked!
Marsh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Marsh lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Marsh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brigand takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marsh seems to have got his legs back now.
Marsh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brigand counters with a left to the body.
Marsh is breathing heavily.
Marsh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brigand counters with a nice body shot.
Brigand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marsh manages to avoid it.
Brigand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsh.
Brigand jabs at Marsh's body.
Marsh moves out of range of the strikes.
Marsh swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Brigand counters with a nice right hand that sends Marsh toppling to the canvas! Marsh scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Brigand finish him?!#CUT2#Oliver Marsh's cut is getting worse.
Brigand has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsh looks to throw the jab but Brigand is out of range.
Brigand now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brigand stuns Marsh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Marsh gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Brigand points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Marsh wakes up just in time to hear Brigand thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darthos Brigand!
During a confident post fight interview, Darthos Brigand thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 399: LaFleur v Chapo
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Graves looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Graves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Graves darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Graves lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Graves scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Saul Singer has been cut.
Singer tries for a takedown but Graves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Singer shoots in but no luck this time.
Graves throws a shot to the body.
Graves lands a jab to the nose.
Singer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
Devon Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Singer.
Graves goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves wants to clinch up but Singer keeps it at a distance.
Singer fails to land the takedown.
Graves scores with a jab.
Singer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Graves.
Nice body kick there by Graves.#T1#
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
Graves lands a nice looking body shot.
Graves plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Graves lands a front kick.
Singer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Singer shoots in and drives through. Graves sprawls well.
Graves circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Singer drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Graves follows Singer to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Graves!
A relieved looking Devon Graves 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: SSG 400 Chai vs Itinya
Date: Mar 02, 2025

185 cm
26 yrs
155 lbs

185 cm
33 yrs
195 lbs

Viera

Marrero

Event: Just some fights 16
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Skenojabitch. Haa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skenojabitch checks the leg kick.
Skenojabitch misses the shot to the body.
Skenojabitch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skenojabitch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skenojabitch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Haa throws a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haa misses with a body shot
and Skenojabitch counters with a straight right hand.
Skenojabitch has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Haa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Haa.
Skenojabitch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Haa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skenojabitch connects with a jab.
A big right from Haa misses.
Skenojabitch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skenojabitch throws a head kick that misses.
Skenojabitch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Haa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Haa.
Haa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Haa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skenojabitch! But no joy.
Skenojabitch misses with a head kick.
Skenojabitch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haa sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Haa misses with a wild body shot.
Haa works the jab nicely.
Haa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skenojabitch. That did some damage!
Haa tests Skenojabitch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haa scores with a nice body kick.
Haa with the inside leg kick.
Haa moves out of range as Skenojabitch strikes.
Skenojabitch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skenojabitch.
Skenojabitch lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haa backs up against the cage.
Haa misses with a low kick as Skenojabitch jumps back.
Jab by Haa.
Skenojabitch throws an overhand right that lands on Haa's shoulder, as Haa tries to avoid the shot.
Haa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skenojabitch throws a jab when Haa was well out of range.
Skenojabitch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skenojabitch throws a fast counter high kick but Haa manages to duck under it in time.
Skenojabitch looks to throw the jab but Haa is out of range.
Haa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haa loads up on a big right hand but Skenojabitch slips the punch.#T2#
Haa scores with a body shot.
Skenojabitch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Haa.
Skenojabitch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Haa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haa throws a body punch but Skenojabitch moves out of range.
Skenojabitch looks to score with a jab to the body but Haa is just out of range.
Haa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haa throws an overhand right that lands on Skenojabitch's shoulder, as Skenojabitch tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Skenojabitch.
Skenojabitch looks for the body kick but Haa saw that one coming.
Haa lands with an uppercut that bounces Skenojabitch off the cage and back into range.
Skenojabitch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skenojabitch misses with an uppercut.
Skenojabitch lands a jab to Haa's midsection.
Haa throws a low kick but Skenojabitch moves out of range easily.
Haa throws a right hand that misses
and Skenojabitch counters with a stiff right hand.
Haa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Haa jabs Skenojabitch to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Haa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haa throws a chopping leg kick but Skenojabitch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Skenojabitch.
A slow jab from Skenojabitch misses its intended target.
A big right from Skenojabitch misses.
Skenojabitch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Skenojabitch throws a head kick that misses.
Skenojabitch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Haa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Skenojabitch misses with a hook. Haa ducked under it nicely.
Haa lands a nice looking body shot.
Haa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Haa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skenojabitch! But no joy.
Haa connects with a crisp jab.
Skenojabitch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skenojabitch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haa connects with a jab.
A shot to the body from Haa misses
and Skenojabitch counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T4#
Skenojabitch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haa.
Haa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skenojabitch's hands.
Haa works Skenojabitch's body with a nice hook.
Skenojabitch throws a body shot but no joy.
Haa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skenojabitch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Skenojabitch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haa.
Haa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skenojabitch manages to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Skenojabitch.
Skenojabitch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haa lands a nice shot to the body.
Haa throws out a leg kick but Skenojabitch moves out of range and Haa only half commits.
Haa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skenojabitch throws out the jab.
Skenojabitch throws a body shot but no joy.
Haa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skenojabitch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Skenojabitch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skenojabitch tried to score with a low kick but Haa checks it.
Haa tried to counter with a leg kick but Skenojabitch avoided it.
Skenojabitch throws a body punch but Haa moves out of range.
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 Heismann Haa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Haa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Haa misses with a hook.
Skenojabitch scoring well with a low kick there.
Haa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skenojabitch in his tracks.
Haa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Haa misses the target.
Haa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Skenojabitch ducks under a wild hook from Haa.
Haa throws a body shot but no joy.
Haa scoring well with a low kick there.
Skenojabitch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haa throws a leg kick but Skenojabitch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Skenojabitch throws a sloppy head kick and Haa moves out of range easily.
Haa lands with a nice body punch.
Haa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Skenojabitch looks to score with a jab to the body but Haa is just out of range.
It looked like Haa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skenojabitch throws a right hand that Haa ducks under and follows up with a left that Haa also avoids with ease.
Skenojabitch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skenojabitch scrambles back to his feet.
Heismann Haa is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Skenojabitch.
Skenojabitch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Haa misses with a straight right.
Haa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skenojabitch.
Skenojabitch lands a jab to Haa's midsection.
Skenojabitch misses with a body shot.
Skenojabitch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Skenojabitch thows a leg kick but Haa checks it
and Haa counters with an outside leg kick.
Haa scores with a decent looking hook.
Skenojabitch is looking to land body kicks.
Skenojabitch avoids the body shot from Haa.
Skenojabitch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Haa looks to land a right hand but Skenojabitch moved out of range.
It seemed like Skenojabitch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skenojabitch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haa on the side of the head.
Haa lands a glancing blow to the side of Skenojabitch's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haa.
Haa throws a shot from downtown. Skenojabitch moves away and avoids it.
Haa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skenojabitch throws a lazy right hand but Haa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skenojabitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haa.
Skenojabitch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haa with a body shot.#T2#
Skenojabitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haa.
Skenojabitch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haa.
Haa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skenojabitch.
Skenojabitch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Haa tenderised Skenojabitch's leg. Skenojabitch is trying to keep his angry face on.
A leg kick checked by Skenojabitch.
Skenojabitch misses with a left hand
and Haa counters with a good low kick that Skenojabitch was not able to check.
Skenojabitch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haa missing with a left hand there. Skenojabitch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skenojabitch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Donk. Skenojabitch catches Haa right on the button with a cross.
Haa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Skenojabitch misses with a looping right.
Haa scores with a jab to the head.
Haa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skenojabitch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haa doesn't seem bothered though.
A good leg kick by Haa.
Haa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Skenojabitch cracks Haa with an open hand slap.
Skenojabitch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Skenojabitch throws a hook but Haa blocks it.
Haa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haa tries to land a leg kick but Skenojabitch saw it coming and moves away.
Skenojabitch punishes Haa's body with a nice straight punch.
Skenojabitch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haa.
Haa lands a nice looking body shot.
Haa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skenojabitch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haa manages to avoid it.
Haa throws the kick towards the body but Skenojabitch avoids it.
A slow jab from Skenojabitch misses its intended target.
Skenojabitch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haa.
Haa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Skenojabitch throws a leg kick but Haa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab by Haa.
Skenojabitch looks to land a right hand but Haa moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skenojabitch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Haa misses the target.
Skenojabitch is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Skenojabitch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Skenojabitch misses with a wild body shot.
Haa misses with a low kick.
Haa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haa slips a jab from Skenojabitch.
A little feinted left hand from Haa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skenojabitch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skenojabitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haa moves away.
A big right from Haa misses.
Skenojabitch throws a body shot but no joy.
Skenojabitch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Skenojabitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haa moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skenojabitch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skenojabitch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Haa thuds a left hand into Skenojabitch's body.
Haa moves away from the strike by Skenojabitch.
Skenojabitch looks to land a body kick but Haa moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heismann Haa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Skenojabitch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Skenojabitch throws a body shot but no joy.
Skenojabitch ducks right into an uppercut from Haa.
Haa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skenojabitch throws an overhand right that lands on Haa's shoulder, as Haa tries to avoid the shot.
Haa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Haa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skenojabitch.
Haa throws a sloppy head kick and Skenojabitch moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick there by Haa.
Skenojabitch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haa. Haa obviously looking to wear him down.
Skenojabitch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Haa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skenojabitch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Skenojabitch.
A head kick misses from Skenojabitch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haa just misses with a punch to the body.
Haa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Skenojabitch on the side of the head.
Haa misses with a leg kick.
Skenojabitch misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Haa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Haa!
Haa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Haa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skenojabitch avoids the body shot from Haa.
Haa lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Haa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haa staying out of range there.
Haa takes a swing at Skenojabitch's ribcage but misses.
Skenojabitch throws a right and a left that Haa avoids nicely.
Skenojabitch has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Haa.
Haa ducks under a wild hook from Skenojabitch.
Haa connects with an inside leg kick.
Skenojabitch misses with a head kick.
Skenojabitch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Skenojabitch lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
That kick from Haa tenderised Skenojabitch's leg. Skenojabitch is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haa throws a hook but Skenojabitch avoids it easily.
Haa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skenojabitch can do to turn this around?
Skenojabitch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haa takes a swing at Skenojabitch's ribcage but misses.
Haa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haa looks to land a right hand but Skenojabitch moved out of range.
Skenojabitch 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.
Haa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Haa with the inside leg kick.
Haa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Skenojabitch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice jab there from Haa.
Haa missing with a left hand there. Skenojabitch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skenojabitch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haa scores with a push kick.
Skenojabitch takes a swing at Haa's ribcage but misses.
Haa throws out a leg kick but Skenojabitch moves out of range and Haa only half commits. #T3#
Haa lands a head shot.
Skenojabitch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Haa.
Haa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Skenojabitch under the eye.
Haa wants to land a leg kick but Skenojabitch is out of range.
Skenojabitch takes a swing at Haa's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Skenojabitch.
Haa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dank Skenojabitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haa feints and then cracks Skenojabitch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skenojabitch down.
Skenojabitch sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Haa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Haa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Haa throws out a loose jab but Skenojabitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Haa. That snapped Skenojabitch's head back.
Haa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Skenojabitch lunges at Haa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haa's hand.
Haa misses the jab.
Haa tries to score with a low kick but Skenojabitch moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Haa.
Skenojabitch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skenojabitch just misses with a punch to the body.
Skenojabitch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haa circles away quickly and effectively.
Skenojabitch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Haa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skenojabitch doesn't seem bothered though.
Skenojabitch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haa throws a body shot but no joy.
Haa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Skenojabitch misses with a combination
and Haa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haa's corner calls for a 1-2. Haa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skenojabitch at a distance.
Heismann Haa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skenojabitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heismann Haa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haa 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heismann Haa!
A relieved looking Heismann Haa 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: NYF 106: Perry vs Garcia
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knightley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kakuzo. Kakuzo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kakuzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kakuzo tries a head kick but it misses.
Knightley is looking to slow Kakuzo down with leg kicks.
Kakuzo throws a hook but Knightley blocks it.
Kakuzo misses with an uppercut.
Kakuzo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kakuzo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kakuzo avoids the head kick by Knightley.
Nice body punch from Kakuzo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knightley tries to clinch but Kakuzo moves out of range.
Knightley avoids a kick to the body.
Kakuzo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kakuzo looks to land a body kick but Knightley moved away.
Knightley tries to score with a low kick but Kakuzo moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kakuzo. Knightley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kakuzo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Knightley with the inside leg kick.
Knightley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kakuzo.
Knightley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kakuzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kakuzo loads up on a big right hand but Knightley slips the punch.
Kakuzo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knightley digs a good body shot into Kakuzo's ribs.
The fighters circling - Kakuzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knightley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knightley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kakuzo lands a nice shot that snaps Knightley's head back.
Kakuzo scores with a sloppy right hand. Knightley should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Knightley has managed to clinch.
Kakuzo blocks a body shot from Knightley.
Knightley is working Kakuzo over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakuzo is looking to control Knightley's arms but Knightley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kakuzo has his back to the cage.
Kakuzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Knightley lands a nice uppercut.
Knightley letting Kakuzo take a breather here.#T2#
Kakuzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knightley tries to throw a body punch but Kakuzo avoids it by throwing Knightley back against the cage.
Knightley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knightley lands with a right to the head.
Knightley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knightley being controlled against the cage.
Knightley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kakuzo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knightley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knightley throws a punch but it's blocked by Kakuzo. #TD#
Kakuzo is trying to trip Knightley. He has hold of a leg but Knightley is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kakuzo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kakuzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Knightley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knightley has Kakuzo pulled in close to control his posture.
Kakuzo throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Kakuzo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knightley's head.
Kakuzo trying to control but Knightley is working from the bottom.
Knightley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Knightley wants to sweep here but Kakuzo controlling him for the moment.
Kakuzo postures up.
Knightley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kakuzo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knightley's guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kakuzo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Knightley to regain full guard.
Knightley keeping moving, preventing Kakuzo from controlling successfully.
Kakuzo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kakuzo throws an elbow that misses. Knightley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kakuzo's guard. Nice move by Knightley!#REVB##SUB#
Kakuzo is looking for a triangle here but Knightley uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuzo is looking for a sweep.
Knightley advances to full mount.
Knightley controlling his opponent.
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 Nakagome Kakuzo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Knightley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kakuzo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knightley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kakuzo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kakuzo works the jab nicely.
Knightley lands a glancing blow to the side of Kakuzo's head.#TD#
Kakuzo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kakuzo showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Kakuzo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knightley's head.
Kakuzo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knightley is staying active underneath Kakuzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Kakuzo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kakuzo throwing shots but Knightley is blocking nicely. #T1#
Kakuzo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Knightley wants to control but Kakuzo is keeping busy.
Knightley has his hands clasped together around Kakuzo's back. He's all about the action.
Knightley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kakuzo. #SUB#
Kakuzo is working for a kimura but Knightley is defending it quite comfortably.
Knightley wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kakuzo wants to work for an arm triangle but Knightley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kakuzo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kakuzo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knightley defending well though.
Knightley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kakuzo.
Knightley is not content to let Kakuzo control the position.
Knightley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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. Kakuzo connects with a nice short shot to Knightley's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Knightley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo trying to control the action but Knightley is working from the bottom.
Kakuzo thows a huge punch but Knightley dodges it nicely.
Knightley pushes Kakuzo off looking to stand but Kakuzo dives back in and keeps control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nakagome Kakuzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Knightley tries to get to full guard but Kakuzo has control of the leg.
Knightley has his hands clasped together around Kakuzo's back. He's all about the action.
Kakuzo is trying to control. Knightley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kakuzo tries to clinch up.
Knightley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kakuzo.
Knightley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kakuzo.
Nakagome Kakuzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Knightley lands a jab-cross combination.
Knightley scoring well with a low kick there.
Knightley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kakuzo. #TD#
Kakuzo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Knightley controlling the position well. #T4#
Kakuzo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knightley defending well though.
Kakuzo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kakuzo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kakuzo is looking to stall here but Knightley recovers full guard.
Knightley wants to get back to his feet but Kakuzo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kakuzo throws a strike but Knightley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakuzo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nakagome Kakuzo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Knightley misses with a low kick.
Kakuzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kakuzo misses with a body shot.
Kakuzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knightley.
Kakuzo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Knightley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kakuzo eats them both and turns towards Knightley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kakuzo misses with a low kick.
Kakuzo cracks Knightley with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Kakuzo.
Nakagome Kakuzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakuzo throws a hook but Knightley blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kakuzo. Knightley does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley misses with a hook. Kakuzo ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Knightley gets a clinch.
Kakuzo lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knightley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Kakuzo.
A head punch on the inside from Kakuzo fails to land.
Knightley lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Knightley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kakuzo is trying to drag Knightley to the mat but Knightley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knightley swings wildly with an uppercut but Kakuzo uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Kakuzo has Knightley pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kakuzo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Knightley tumbling to the mat - Kakuzo dives into Knightley's guard.

Knightley pushes Kakuzo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kakuzo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo fails with the takedown.
Knightley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kakuzo.#T2#
Knightley throws a leg kick but Kakuzo sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Knightley blocks the low kick.
Knightley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knightley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knightley slips under a jab.
Ender Knightley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kakuzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kakuzo scores with a nice strike.
Kakuzo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knightley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kakuzo's head backwards.
Kakuzo throws a head kick that misses
and Knightley counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Knightley closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakuzo.
Knightley misses with the head strike.
Knightley has a couple of punches blocked by Kakuzo.
A right hand to the body from Kakuzo.
Knightley is looking to break free of the clinch but Kakuzo has double underhooks.
Knightley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knightley lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Knightley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Knightley.
A hook to the body from Knightley.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Kakuzo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Kakuzo is looking for a triangle but Knightley pushes his legs off easily. #SU2#
Knightley stands and steps away. Kakuzo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kakuzo avoids the head kick by Knightley.
A swing and a miss from Kakuzo.
Knightley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knightley is looking to clinch but Kakuzo is avoiding it.
Knightley misses with a hook. Kakuzo ducked under it nicely.
Kakuzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knightley throws out the jab.
Knightley moves out of range of the body kick from Kakuzo.
Knightley just misses with a punch to the body.
Kakuzo staying out of range there.
Kakuzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Kakuzo blocks a low kick nicely.
Knightley slips a jab from Kakuzo.
Knightley flicks out a counter leg kick but Kakuzo steps away.
Kakuzo shoots in looking for a takedown. Knightley tries to sprawl out of it but Kakuzo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knightley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nakagome Kakuzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knightley keeps Kakuzo at a distance using the push kick.
Knightley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
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!
Knightley tries a head kick but it misses.
Knightley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kakuzo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knightley swivels and escapes.
Kakuzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Kakuzo gets tackled into the cage by Knightley. Knightley maintains the clinch.
Knightley gets through Kakuzo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Knightley manages to break the clinch.
Ender Knightley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakagome Kakuzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Kakuzo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kakuzo lands in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ender Knightley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kakuzo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nakagome Kakuzo!

Event: FREAKSHOW 7
Date: Feb 26, 2025

#R1#
Riggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marsh.
Riggs throws a body punch but Marsh moves out of range.
Marsh looks to land a right hand but Riggs moved out of range.
Riggs with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Oliver Marsh has been cut.
Riggs slips a straight right by Marsh.#KD#
Riggs cracks Marsh with a big right hand and Marsh goes down!#ROC#Marsh is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riggs postures up.
Riggs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Riggs's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Riggs preventing the sweep.
Riggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riggs preventing the sweep.
Riggs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Riggs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marsh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Riggs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Marsh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marsh cracks Riggs with a good jab.
Riggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Riggs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marsh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marsh slips a straight right by Riggs.
Marsh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riggs throwing a counter right hand but Marsh manages to avoid it.
Riggs moves out of range of the leg kick from Marsh.
Riggs slips under a jab.
Riggs looks to land a right hand but Marsh moved out of range.
Riggs misses with a hook. Marsh ducked under it nicely. #KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Riggs and sends Marsh crashing to the mat! Riggs follows him down to the mat - Marsh regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Marsh is still in real trouble! Can Riggs finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Oliver Marsh's cut even more.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Riggs stands up out of the half guard.
Marsh seems to have recovered his senses.
Marsh misses with a wild body shot.
Marsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Riggs.
Marsh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Riggs loads up on a big right hand but Marsh slips the punch.
Jerry Riggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsh thumps Riggs with a low kick.
Marsh lands a slapping body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Marsh. Those never looked like landing.
Riggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riggs misses with a wild combination.
Riggs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Riggs cracks Marsh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marsh missing with a left hand there. Riggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marsh moves out of range as Riggs strikes.
Riggs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Riggs staying out of range there.
Riggs closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Marsh! Riggs dives in looking to finish! Marsh 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 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerry Riggs!
A very excited looking Jerry Riggs 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: NYF 105:Zigaro vs Dandrakulo 2
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garrone is trying to push McGuire away but McGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garrone wants to break free but McGuire has control.
Garrone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garrone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garrone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGuire slows down the pace here.
Garrone has had enough of the clinch but McGuire keeps him there for the moment.
Garrone can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
Garrone tries to break free but McGuire pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire tries to work over Garrone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire has Garrone pressed against the cage, preventing Garrone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGuire digs a right hand into Garrone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garrone's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrone tries to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling the position.
McGuire cracks Garrone with a nice body shot.
Garrone tries to break free but McGuire pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a body punch. #BC#
Garrone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garrone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGuire.#CUT2#It looks like Francesco Garrone has been cut.
Garrone misses with the combination. #T1#
Garrone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garrone misses with a series of wild punches.
Garrone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garrone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuire doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
McGuire takes the fight into the clinch.
Garrone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGuire has him pressed against the cage.
Garrone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGuire has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Garrone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Garrone avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGuire cracks Garrone with a nice body shot.
Garrone is trying to force a seperation but McGuire has the dominant position.
McGuire has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Garrone seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McGuire can turn it around.
McGuire has Garrone pressed against the cage, preventing Garrone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire lands a right hand.
Garrone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling him.
The referee calls for McGuire to work.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garrone is trying to force a seperation but McGuire has the dominant position.
McGuire lands a body shot.
Garrone wants to break free but McGuire has control.
McGuire lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
Garrone is breathing heavily.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
Garrone tries to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling the position.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire pushes Garrone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire lands a body shot. #T3#
A short left from McGuire.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garrone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garrone.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire digs a right hand into Garrone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garrone's gas tank.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garrone or not.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
McGuire pushes Garrone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Come on McGuire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garrones head. #ROC2#Garrone is rocked!
Garrone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from McGuire.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Garrone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garrone backwards.
McGuire pushes Garrone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire stalls.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Garrone's ribcage. Garrone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zander McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francesco Garrone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McGuire walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Garrone drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! McGuire swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Garrone's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zander McGuire!
A relieved looking Zander McGuire 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: NYF 105:Zigaro vs Dandrakulo 2
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Allan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mccall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Mccall looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Allan!
Allan can't do much from the bottom here.
Mccall controls the position from side control.
Allan wants to control but Mccall postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mccall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ground and pound from Mccall seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Mccall controlling the position. #SUB2#
Mccall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mccall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Allan regains half guard.
Mccall is controlling the pace.
Allan looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Allan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccall stalling.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Mccall seems to be working for a kimura but Allan defends the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Mccall seems content to control.#T3#
Mccall prevents Allan from improving his position.
Mccall is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Allan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mccall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Allan scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Davion Mccall has been cut.
Allan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mccall momentarily.
Allan lands a two punch combo.
Allan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mccall at a distance.
Mccall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Allan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Allan wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4##BC#
Allan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mccall takes one on the button.
Allan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mccall feints the counter takedown.
Mccall takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#Mccall is rocked!
Allan throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Mccall counters with a shoot takedown. Allan fights it but they end up in guard.
Allan is trying to control the position but Mccall postures up.
Mccall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Allan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Allan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mccall slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Allan trying to keep a closed guard but Mccall is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Allan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davion Mccall's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mccall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Allan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mccall scrambles back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Allan.
Mccall shoots and misses
and Allan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mccall tries to move into range but Allan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Allan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Allan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Mccall tries to counter it with a takedown but Allan pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Mccall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Allan on his heels. He'll look to pass Allan's guard now, I'm sure.
Mccall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mccall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Allan controls Mccall momentarily but Mccall frees himself.
Mccall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Allan controls Mccall momentarily but Mccall frees himself.
Mccall seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Allan wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Allan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mccall.
Allan cracks Mccall with an open hand slap.#CUT#That has opened up Davion Mccall's cut even more.
Mccall is looking to clinch but Allan is avoiding it.
Allan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Mccall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Allan won't be happy with that.

Allan sneaks out the side door and pushes Mccall away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Left hook, right uppercut from Allan.
We've been informed that Mccall has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mccall drops his hands momentarily and Allan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mccall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Allan.
Mccall 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.
Allan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mccall can do to turn this around?#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Allan enables Mccall to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Allan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mccall stands and throws Allan's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Mccall controls the position.
Davion Mccall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mccall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
You can see the frustration on Allan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mccall controlling the position from side mount. #ES#
Allan sneaks out the side door and pushes Mccall away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T4#
Allan stuffs the takedown attempt from Mccall. Mccall gets slowly back to his feet.
Allan thuds his right hand into Mccall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Allan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roger Allan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davion Mccall.
Sloppy strikes from Allan. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Allan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mccall working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Allan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allan scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Allan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Davion Mccall's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the liver by Allan. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Mccall tries to keep at a distance but Allan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Allan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Allan breaks from the clinch.
Mccall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A left and a right from Allan both land. Nice combination.
Allan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mccall is still on wobbly legs! Can Allan finish him?#CUT#The cut above Davion Mccall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Allan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mccalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mccall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Allan counters with a leg kick.
Allan throws a pinpoint strike between Mccall's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Mccall crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Allan scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Allan!
Roger Allan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SSG 396 Hunt vs STSChai
Date: Feb 16, 2025

175 cm
26 yrs
155 lbs

185 cm
26 yrs
155 lbs

Moly

Viera

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 17 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 27 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Viera ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Viera no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moly passes into half guard.
Viera wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Viera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moly pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Moly seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viera moves into full guard.
Viera trying to keep a closed guard but Moly is proving a slippery customer. #T1##SUB2#
Moly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Viera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moly has managed to get both his arms back between Viera's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Viera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Viera working a defensive guard but Moly passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moly wants to pass to mount but Viera is defending the position.
Viera trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Moly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Viera is controlling Moly's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Viera gets full guard.
Moly seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Viera is looking for a triangle here but Moly uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (3) vs (0) Viera#T3#
Viera gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Moly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Viera defends it well.
Viera wants to control but Moly passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (6) vs (0) Viera#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moly tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moly has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Viera is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Viera gets back to half guard.
Viera is looking for a sweep. Moly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moly wants to take a breather but Viera is having none of it.
Viera wants to get back to full guard.
Viera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Viera.
Moly showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5#
Viera looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moly puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Moly wants to pass to mount but Viera is defending the position.
Viera desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Moly is trying to control. Viera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moly is pressing down on Viera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Viera is holding on for now. #T6#
Viera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moly's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moly (6) vs (4) Viera#SUB2#
Moly defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Viera's arms.
Good control from Viera.
Viera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Viera is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Moly defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Moly defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Viera looking for the RNC. #T7#
Moly rolls, trying to escape but Viera keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Viera working for a choke but Moly is defending well. #SUB2#
Moly fending off the submission attempt from Viera.
I really don't envy Moly right now. #SUB2#
Moly is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Viera gets his way! #T8##SUB2#
Viera patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Moly tries to escape but Viera has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Moly just trying to survive but Viera is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Viera is trying to control but Moly is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Viera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Viera wants to take Moly's back but he can't do it this time.
Viera tries to take Moly's back but instead Moly uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Viera wants to take a breather but Moly is having none of it. #T9#
Viera trying to control from Moly's half guard. Moly has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Viera pushes down on Moly's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Moly wants to get back to full guard.
Viera moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (6) vs (7) Viera#SUB2#
Viera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Viera wants to take a breather but Moly manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Viera. #T10#
Viera forces his way into half guard.
Moly is not content to let Viera control the position.#SUB2#
Viera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Viera is looking for a kimura but Moly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Viera to get the leverage. #T11#
Viera is looking to advance position but Moly won't allow it.
Viera is just content to waste time from the top position. Moly takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Viera trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Moly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Viera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Moly is tightening it up a little... Viera has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Viera reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Viera taps out! Nice BJJ there by Moly!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Holy Moly!
A relieved looking Holy Moly 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: SSG 393 Helvig vs Feet
Date: Feb 02, 2025

185 cm
26 yrs
155 lbs

180 cm
23 yrs
167 lbs

Viera

Ribeiro

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 26 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 7 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Viera moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Viera jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Viera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ribeiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Viera looking for a guillotine here but Ribeiro defends easily.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Viera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ribeiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ribeiro pushes down on Viera's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Ribeiro is keen to just control but Viera is a slippery customer.
Viera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribeiro controlling the action here.
Ribeiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ribeiro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2##SUB#
Viera actively working from the bottom here.
Ribeiro tries to pass to full mount but Viera defends it.
Ribeiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Viera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Viera trying to control here.
Viera manages to get to full guard.
Ribeiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Ribeiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Viera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ribeiro has managed to get both his arms back between Viera's legs - danger averted.
Viera controls Ribeiro momentarily but Ribeiro frees himself.
Viera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Viera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ribeiro slips nicely into half guard.
Ribeiro wants to control but Viera is keeping him busy.
Ribeiro content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Viera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ribeiro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ribeiro's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Viera (4) vs (0) Ribeiro
Ribeiro rolls, trying to escape but Viera keeps control of the position.
Ribeiro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ribeiro tries to hold on but Viera pushes him away.
Viera trying to control but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Ribeiro tries to reverse the position but Viera maintains control.
Ribeiro tries to lock up and control but Viera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Viera looking to control but Ribeiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Viera prevents Ribeiro from getting the reversal.#T5#
Ribeiro is squirming around, avoiding Viera's attempts to control the action.
Ribeiro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Viera looking to control but Ribeiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ribeiro tries to lock up and control but Viera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ribeiro is working to get back to half guard. #T6#
Viera looking to control but Ribeiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ribeiro is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Viera goes for an armbar but Ribeiro turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ribeiro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (4) vs (2) Ribeiro
Viera keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Viera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribeiro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
Ribeiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Viera's guard.
Viera desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Viera wants to get back to full guard but Ribeiro has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (4) vs (5) Ribeiro
Viera is working to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #SUB2#
Ribeiro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Viera is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Viera and Ribeiro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T8#
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viera keeps working.
Viera struggling a bit here.
Ribeiro controls the position.
Viera is trying to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro tries to advance to mount but Viera denies him. #T9#
Viera gets back to half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to take a break and control but Viera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ribeiro wants to free his trapped foot but Viera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ribeiro wants to take a breather but Viera is having none of it.
Viera manages to get to full guard.
Ribeiro trying to control but Viera is working from the bottom. #T10#
Ribeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Viera is retaining full guard.
Viera trying to control the position.
Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
Viera is trying to keep Ribeiro in close.
Ribeiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ribeiro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (4) vs (8) Ribeiro
Viera can't escape the position. #T11#
Viera is working hard here to advance position.
Ribeiro avoids the attempt from Viera to control.#SUB2#
Ribeiro working for a guillotine from mount but Viera is in no mood to give up.
Ribeiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Viera to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Viera shrugs it off.
Viera tries to hold on but Ribeiro pushes him away.
Ribeiro prevents Viera from getting the reversal.
Ribeiro controlling his opponent. #T12#
Viera is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribeiro has a good base and remains in mount.
Ribeiro tries to control but Viera wriggling away.
Ribeiro pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Viera tries to hold on but Ribeiro postures up.
Viera working to try and regain half guard. #T13##SUB2#
Ribeiro working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Viera wants to control but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Ribeiro prevents Viera from getting the reversal.
Viera wants to hold on but Ribeiro pushes him away.
Viera regains half guard.
Ribeiro is pressing down on Viera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Viera is holding on for now.
Ribeiro trying to control from half guard but Viera is working away.
Ribeiro prevents Viera from improving his position.#T14##SUB2#
Ribeiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Viera is just riding it out for now. Ribeiro eventually gives up the hold.
Viera is refusing to be controlled, as Ribeiro sits in half guard.
Viera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Viera.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro looking to sit in guard and control but Viera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (6) vs (8) Ribeiro
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ribeiro wins on points by 8 to 6.
A relieved looking Rafael Ribeiro 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: DMMA 389: Karj v Weismuller
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Khattab delivers a nice body kick.
Khattab throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khattab misses with a wild body shot.
Graves stuns Khattab with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Graves misses with a straight right.
Graves connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Khattab misses with a jab, cross combination.
Graves dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khattab. That did some damage!
Khattab throws a right and a left that Graves avoids nicely.
Khattab has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Graves finds it's way round the side to connect with Khattab's head. #TD#
Khattab shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Graves makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves throws a right hand that Khattab ducks under and follows up with a left that Khattab also avoids with ease.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Khattab is just out of range.#T1#
Khattab wants to clinch.
Khattab misses with a series of wild punches.
Graves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Khattab lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Graves circles away quickly and effectively.
Khattab swinging wildly here.
Devon Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Khattab pushes Graves up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves misses with an elbow over the top.
Khattab misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Graves.
Graves prevents a body shot from Khattab.
Khattab wants to get back to striking at distance but Graves won't allow it. #T2#
Graves digs a right hand underneath Khattab's ribcage. Khattab let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Graves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graves cracks Khattab with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Khattab takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Graves throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Graves lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Devon Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khattab throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khattab tries a head kick but it misses.
Graves looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Graves misses with a head kick.
Graves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Khattab takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khattab. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khattab tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Graves defends well and Khattab ends up having to push Graves into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Graves is looking for the big counter here.
Graves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khattab.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Khattab is breathing heavily.#T3#
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves stalls. #BC2#
Graves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graves bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Khattab tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Khattab.
Khattab wants to clinch but Graves slips to the side
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Umar Khattab has been cut.
Khattab pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Graves is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Graves catches Khattab with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Graves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khattab doesn't seem bothered though.
Khattab misses with a double jab.
Khattab is looking to land body kicks.
Khattab misses with a body shot.
Graves keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Graves takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#Khattab is rocked!
Khattab throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Graves lands with an overhand left.
Oh Khattab is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves weaves into range and cracks Khattab right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Khattab goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Graves is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devon Graves!
Devon Graves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2025

#R1#
Skenojabitch blocks a head kick by Kant.
Skenojabitch throws a head kick that misses.
Skenojabitch scores with a sloppy right hand. Kant should have avoided that one.
Kant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#Kant is rocked!
Skenojabitch clobbers Kant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kant is still on wobbly legs! Can Skenojabitch finish him?
Skenojabitch connects with a body shot.
Kant with a poor takedown
and Skenojabitch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Skenojabitch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice leg kick from Skenojabitch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kant takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Skenojabitch throws an uppercut from hell that sends Kant clean off his feet! He's out cold! Skenojabitch stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dank Skenojabitch!
Our winner, Dank Skenojabitch, 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: NYF Fight Night 56
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Moody lands with a nice combination. Garrone backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Francesco Garrone has been cut.
Tommy Moody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moody lands a nice shot that snaps Garrone's head back.
Garrone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Moody was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moody misses with a right hand
and Garrone counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Moody misses its intended target.
Garrone avoids the head kick by Moody.
Garrone feints a jab promting Moody to slip. Garrone then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Moody slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Moody just misses with a punch to the body.
Moody ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garrone moves away.
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!
Moody looks to throw the jab but Garrone is out of range.
Garrone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moody looks to land a combination but Garrone avoids it well.
Moody fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrone manages to avoid it.
Garrone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garrone ducks right into an uppercut from Moody.
Moody has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moody throws a lazy uppercut
and Garrone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moody lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garrone circles away quickly and effectively.
Garrone looks to land a combination. Moody sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
A low kick from Moody misses
and Garrone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garrone lands with a right that hurts Moody. Moody looks to clinch but Garrone throws a short knee that drops Moody. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Francesco Garrone!

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