Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 40 : Helpmann vs Bekzod
Date: Jun 21, 2024

#R1##CL#
Bjorkman forces Cammula back against the cage and clinches.
Cammula drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bjorkman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bjorkman throws an overhand right that lands on Cammula's shoulder, as Cammula tries to avoid the shot.
Bjorkman misses with a hook. Cammula ducked under it nicely.
Cammula looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bjorkman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cammula moves away from the strike by Bjorkman.
Cammula doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bjorkman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bjorkman digs a good hook to Cammula's body. #CL2#
Cammula rushes Bjorkman and presses him up against the cage.
Bjorkman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bjorkman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cammula blocks an uppercut.
Cammula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cammula tries to pull guard but Bjorkman holds him up against the cage and eventually Cammula drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Bjorkman.
Bjorkman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bjorkman has a couple of punches blocked by Cammula.
A right hand to the body from Bjorkman.
Cammula looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjorkman misses with some punches. #T1#
Bjorkman lands with a light punch inside.
Bjorkman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cammula blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Bjorkman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bjorkman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bjorkman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cammula takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bjorkman with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Enrico Cammula has been cut.
Bjorkman connects with a body shot that sends Cammula's belly button to the back.
A jab lands there for Bjorkman.#CL#
Bjorkman closes the distance and clinches.
Bjorkman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bjorkman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjorkman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bjorkman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bjorkman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bjorkman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cammula blocking some punches.
Bjorkman gets through Cammula's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
A short uppercut from Bjorkman.
Bjorkman tries to throw a body punch but Cammula avoids it by throwing Bjorkman back against the cage. #BC#
Bjorkman breaks from the clinch.
Bjorkman lands a nice shot to the body.
Cammula with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bjorkman to score with a decent uppercut.#KD#
Bjorkman cracks Cammula with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cammula looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bjorkman finish him? #ROC#Cammula is rocked!
Bjorkman lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Cammula falls backwards - clearly groggy! Bjorkman dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Bjorkman!

Event: NYF Challengers Series 1
Date: Jun 05, 2024

#R1##TD#
Bellavia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Walters did well to prevent Bellavia getting side control.
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. Bellavia connects with a nice short shot to Walters's temple.
Bellavia lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bellavia lands with a punch from half guard.
Bellavia is nestled in close to Walters, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#Walters is rocked!#SUB#
Bellavia in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Walters tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bellavia!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Bellavia!
In defeat, Demarcus Walters stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a instant rematch , he caught me on a off night'.

Event: NYF 67: Crusher vs Hogg
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Bellavia keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been hearing reports that Bellavia has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Harris scores with a jab to the body.
Bellavia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harris doesn't seem bothered though.
Harris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harris throws the kick towards the body but Bellavia avoids it.#TD#
Bellavia closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Harris is trying to improve his position.
Sloppy strikes there by Bellavia.
Bellavia looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Harris is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Harris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Bellavia wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bellavia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bellavia wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
Harris avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bellavia.
Harris is trying to control Bellavia's posture but Bellavia avoids it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harris is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Harris is not content to let Bellavia control the position.
Harris can't do much from the bottom here.
Harris is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Bellavia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harris has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Bellavia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harris keeps working.
Harris seems a little lost for a moment, as Bellavia dominates the positioning.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bellavia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harris defends it nicely.
Bellavia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Harris gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bellavia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Harris keeping moving, preventing Bellavia from controlling successfully.
Bellavia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bellavia preventing the sweep.
Bellavia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bellavia won't allow Harris to get back to his feet.
Bellavia trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bellavia throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bellavia trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Bellavia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Harris throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bellavia's head.
Bellavia lands with a nice body punch.
Harris cracks Bellavia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bellavia throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris misses with a head kick.
Harris scores with a head kick. Bellavia tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice body punch from Bellavia.
Bellavia is looking to wear down Harris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Harris lands with a hook. Bellavia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bellavia blocks a head kick by Harris.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bellavia throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Bellavia looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Bellavia swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Benjamin Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bellavia.
Bellavia takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Harris's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Benjamin Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Harris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bellavia.
Bellavia goes for a double leg but Harris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harris continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bellavia.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Bellavia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Harris does no damage.
Benjamin Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bellavia tries for a takedown but Harris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Bellavia backs off Harris throws a huge counter combo but Bellavia manages to avoid it all.
Bellavia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harris defends well and Bellavia ends up having to push Harris into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Harris is pushing Bellavia up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Harris has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bellavia uses from the top position.
Bellavia trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Antonio Bellavia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bellavia stands up over Harris, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bellavia working some strikes from top position.
Harris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bellavia trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bellavia is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Harris connects with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bellavia.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bellavia.
Harris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bellavia shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bellavia.
Harris unleashes a big counter combination but Bellavia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harris.
Harris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bellavia is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harris.#TD#
Bellavia gets a double leg takedown into Harris's guard.
Harris wants to stand up but Bellavia is controlling him. #T4#
Harris is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Bellavia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bellavia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bellavia tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
Bellavia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bellavia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Harris swinging wildly here.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris lands with a slapping head kick.
Harris scores with a kick to the body.
Bellavia misses with a body shot.
Bellavia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Harris clinches.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Bellavia avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
Harris leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellavia wants to take the fight to the mat but Harris manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Bellavia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harris tries to avoid it but Bellavia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harris to the ground. Harris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Bellavia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Bellavia is just out of range.
Harris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Harris tries to get set, Bellavia tries to push him back and clinch up but Harris manages to avoid the attempt.
Harris lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Harris throws a nice head kick!
Harris has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bellavia.
Bellavia looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Bellavia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harris as he avoids it easily.
Harris throws a series of punches but Bellavia moves out of range.
Bellavia dives in and grabs Harris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes down on Bellavia's head and hops out.
Harris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bellavia seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bellavia has his takedown stuffed
and Harris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2##CL2#
Harris has managed to clinch.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harris gets underhooks to prevent Bellavia's takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Harris. #BC2#
Harris breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bellavia.
Harris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bellavia.
A low kick lands for Harris.
Bellavia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bellavia closes the distance and clinches up with Harris, looking for a takedown. Bellavia pushes Harris against the cage but Harris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bellavia shoots in for a double leg but Harris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Despite the aggression on Harris's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Harris forces Bellavia back against the cage and clinches.
Bellavia is trying to pull guard but Harris turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Harris just leaning against Bellavia, taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Harris.
Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bellavia backwards.
A short body shot lands from Harris as the two fighters clinch.
Harris lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Bellavia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Harris closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harris lands a body shot.
Bellavia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harris wants to clinch.
No luck for Bellavia with that takedown attempt. #T4##TD#
Bellavia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bellavia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bellavia cracks Harris with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bellavia 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.
Harris is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Bellavia crashes against the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Harris!

Event: NYF Fight Night 30
Date: May 17, 2024

#R1##CL#
Braccianti moves into the clinch.
Braccianti lands a nice knee to the body.
Braccianti working Waterman over with knees to the body.
Waterman looks winded!
Waterman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Braccianti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Waterman.
Braccianti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Waterman avoids it.
Knees to the body from Braccianti.
Braccianti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Waterman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Braccianti lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Henry Waterman has been cut.
Braccianti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Braccianti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Braccianti lands an elbow that stopped Waterman in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Braccianti crunches a lovely knee into Waterman's ribcage.
Waterman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Braccianti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Waterman's defenses.
Braccianti crunches a lovely knee into Waterman's ribcage.
Braccianti lands a good knee to the midsection. Waterman won't want to take too many of those.
Braccianti lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Henry Waterman's cut even more.
Braccianti lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Braccianti.
Braccianti lands an elbow inside that Waterman shrugs off. #CUT#The cut above Henry Waterman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Braccianti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#Henry Waterman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mauro Braccianti!

Event: RSE 77:
Date: May 15, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Draconis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Draconis is trying to control. Cammula wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Draconis has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cammula avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Draconis.
Draconis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cammula is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cammula has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Draconis is working away from the top position though.
Cammula is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Cammula wants to control but Draconis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cammula moves into full guard.
Cammula wants to sweep but no luck.
Draconis wants to pass the guard but Cammula is keeping the position.
Cammula 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.
Cammula looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Draconis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Draconis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cammula with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #CUT2#It looks like Enrico Cammula has been cut.
Draconis is thwarting Cammula's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Draconis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Draconis lands a nice short elbow.#CUT2#Enrico Cammula's cut is getting worse.
Draconis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cammula does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cammula blocking the ground and pound attempt from Draconis.
Draconis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cammula is looking to improve his position.
Draconis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT2#Jeez, Enrico Cammula's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tommy Draconis!
Tommy Draconis thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RSE 74:
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Milka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Milka tries to clinch but Del Monte is having none of it.
Milka throws a series of punches but Del Monte avoids them all with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Del Monte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Del Monte.
Del Monte scores with a punch to the head.
Milka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Milka lands a nice shot that snaps Del Monte's head back.
Milka throws a sloppy head kick and Del Monte moves out of range easily.
Milka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Del Monte looks to land a right hand but Milka moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Milka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Monte takes a swing at Milka's ribcage but misses.
Del Monte throws a body shot but no joy.
Milka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Del Monte throws a hook but Milka avoids it easily.
Milka's corner calls for a 1-2. Milka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Milka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Del Monte, pushing him back against the cage.
Milka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Del Monte prevents a body shot from Milka. #T1#
Milka tries a body shot but Del Monte blocks it.
Milka swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Monte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milka has a couple of punches blocked by Del Monte.
Del Monte throws an elbow but it misses.
Del Monte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Milka can't find room to land a body shot as Del Monte controls the action.
Milka lands a shot to the body.
Del Monte wants to get back to striking at distance but Milka won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Milka.
Del Monte is trying to break the clinch but Milka is controlling him.
Milka just leaning against Del Monte, taking a breather.
Milka cracks Del Monte with a nice body shot.
Milka misses with some punches.
Milka presses Del Monte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Milka gets through Del Monte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Milka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Milka digs a right hand underneath Del Monte's ribcage. Del Monte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Milka stalling the fight.
Milka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Milka digs a right hand into Del Monte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Del Monte's gas tank.
Milka misses with a punch on the inside.
Del Monte told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Milka misses with the head strike.
Milka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Del Monte backwards.
Milka struggles to land a body shot inside as Del Monte controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Milka fails to land.
Milka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Milka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Milka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Milka misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Milka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Del Monte takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milka.
Milka dodges an elbow strike from Del Monte.
Milka has Del Monte pressed against the cage, preventing Del Monte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Milka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Milka misses with a punch to the body.
Del Monte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Milka presses Del Monte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Del Monte blocks an uppercut.
Milka pushes Del Monte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milka cracks Del Monte with a nice body shot.
Milka lands a body shot.
Del Monte is trying to break the clinch but Milka is controlling him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Del Monte just misses with a elbow thrown towards Milka's brow.
Del Monte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Milka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Milka lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Milka.
Stalling in the clinch from Milka.
Milka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Del Monte backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milka can't find room to land a body shot as Del Monte controls the action. #BC2#
Del Monte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Milka closes the distance and clinches.
Milka takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Rico Milka has been cut.
Milka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Milka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Milka effectively controlling the action here.
Milka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Milka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Del Monte throws an elbow but misses.
Del Monte throws an elbow but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Milka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rico Milka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Del Monte just misses with a punch to the body.
Milka throws a nice head kick!
Stefano Del Monte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Del Monte throws the left hand but Milka avoids the punch easily.
Milka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Del Monte.
Del Monte throws a looping overhand right but Milka ducks down to avoid it.
Del Monte keeps the fight on the outside.
Del Monte lands a jab to the nose.
We've been told by Milka's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Milka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Milka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Del Monte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Del Monte swings for the body but Milka moves out of range. #CL#
Milka rushes Del Monte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Milka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milka avoiding damage as Del Monte throws knees to the body.
Milka doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Del Monte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Milka misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Milka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Del Monte counters with a nice uppercut.
Del Monte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Milka is looking to clinch but Del Monte is avoiding it.
Milka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Del Monte is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Del Monte keeps the fight on the outside.
Del Monte wants to counter the offense by Milka and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Milka closes the distance and pushes Del Monte back into the cage.
Rico Milka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Del Monte scores a nice knee to the body.
Milka misses with some punches.
Milka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Monte can do to turn this around?
Milka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Del Monte.
Good body shot from Milka.
Del Monte blocking some punches.
Del Monte is trying to force a seperation but Milka has the dominant position.
Milka tries to throw a body punch but Del Monte avoids it by throwing Milka back against the cage. #T2#
Milka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Milka lands a right hand.
Milka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Del Monte's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Del Monte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Milka.
Del Monte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Milka's defenses.
Milka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Del Monte backwards. #BC2#
Del Monte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Del Monte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Milka tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Del Monte misses.
Milka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Del Monte connects with a body shot.#CL#
Milka rushes Del Monte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Milka misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Milka. #T3#
Milka misses with a punch on the inside.
Milka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Milka swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Monte uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Milka.
Milka tries to throw a body punch but Del Monte avoids it by throwing Milka back against the cage.
Good body shot from Milka.
Milka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Del Monte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Milka misses with the head strike.
Del Monte blocking some punches.
Milka can't find room to land a body shot as Del Monte controls the action.
Milka avoids the elbow strike from Del Monte, against the cage.
Milka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Milka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Milka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Milka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees to the body from Del Monte.
Milka misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Del Monte throws an elbow but misses.
Milka lands a right hand.
Milka throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Monte.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milka tries to work over Del Monte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Milka tries to throw a body punch but Del Monte avoids it by throwing Milka back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Del Monte.
Milka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Milka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Milka lands a body punch.
Milka taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Milka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rico Milka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Milka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot by Del Monte.
Rico Milka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milka lands with a cross.
Milka looks to clinch
letting Del Monte counter with a right hand.
Milka takes a swing at Del Monte's ribcage but misses.
Del Monte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Milka manages to avoid it.
Milka tries to clinch but Del Monte is having none of it.
Del Monte lands a jab to Milka's midsection.
Milka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Milka is looking to clinch but Del Monte is avoiding it.
Del Monte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Milka darts in and clinches Del Monte up against the cage.
Milka misses with a body punch.
Del Monte lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milka blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Milka on the inside. #T1#
Milka misses with a punch on the inside.
Del Monte working hard to break the clinch.
Milka lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Milka fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milka.
Milka stalling.
Del Monte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Milka scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Del Monte breaks from the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Milka lands with a right to the head.
Milka working aggressively here.
Del Monte has had enough of the clinch but Milka keeps him there for the moment.
Milka working aggressively here.
Rico Milka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##BC2#
Del Monte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Del Monte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Milkas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Milka darts in and clinches Del Monte up against the cage.
Del Monte is trying to push Milka away but Milka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Del Monte just misses with a elbow thrown towards Milka's brow.
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!
Del Monte lands a good knee to the midsection. Milka won't want to take too many of those.
Del Monte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Milka avoids it.
Del Monte missing with knees to the body.
Milka can't find room to land a body shot as Del Monte controls the action. #T3#
Del Monte pushes off an throws an elbow but Milka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Del Monte working hard to break the clinch.
Del Monte is trying to break free.
Milka prevents Del Monte from breaking the clinch.
Del Monte landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Milka misses with the head strike.
Del Monte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Milka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Del Monte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Milka.
A short uppercut from Milka.
Del Monte pushes off an throws an elbow but Milka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Del Monte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Milka has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Del Monte breaks the clinch.

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 Rico Milka.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Milka, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: NYF 65: Brussard vs Lauzier
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Bouba takes the fight into the clinch.
Braccianti working Bouba over with knees to the body.
Bouba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Braccianti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Braccianti blocking some punches.
Braccianti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bouba swings wildly with an uppercut but Braccianti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bouba lands with a light punch inside.
Bouba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bouba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bouba misses with the head strike.
Braccianti lands a nice knee to the body.
Bouba misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Bouba.
Bouba avoids the elbow strike from Braccianti, against the cage.
Bouba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bouba blocks the elbow strike.
Braccianti blocks an uppercut.
Bouba swings wildly with an uppercut but Braccianti uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Braccianti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bouba.
Bouba avoids the elbow strike from Braccianti, against the cage.
Braccianti lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Moussa Bouba has been cut.
Bouba misses with the head strike.
Braccianti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Braccianti blocking some punches.
Bouba throws a punch but it's blocked by Braccianti.
Bouba misses with a punch on the inside.
Bouba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bouba misses with a punch on the inside.
Braccianti blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bouba fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Braccianti.
Bouba blocks the elbow strike.
Braccianti blocking some punches.
I was talking to Braccianti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Braccianti throws an elbow that misses.
Braccianti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Bouba fails to land.
Braccianti blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Braccianti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bouba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bouba managing to block the knees to the body from Braccianti.
Bouba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Braccianti backwards.
Bouba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Braccianti backwards.
Braccianti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bouba dodges an elbow strike from Braccianti.
Braccianti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bouba's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Moussa Bouba's cut even more.
Braccianti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bouba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bouba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bouba blocks an elbow strike from Braccianti.
Bouba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bouba misses with some punches.
Braccianti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Moussa Bouba's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bouba lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Bouba working aggressively here.
Bouba working aggressively here.
Bouba misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bouba.
Bouba takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#Moussa Bouba's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mauro Braccianti!

Event: TOF 99
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Paruzzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawson moves away.
Dawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Paruzzi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dawson's guard.#SUB#
Paruzzi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paruzzi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paruzzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Dawson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paruzzi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paruzzi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi seems to be working for a kimura but Dawson defends the submission attempt.
Paruzzi trying to mount his opponent but Dawson defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Paruzzi seems to be working for a kimura but Dawson defends the submission attempt.
Dawson tries to get to full guard but Paruzzi has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Paruzzi seems to be working for a kimura but Dawson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Paruzzi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dawson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dawson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paruzzi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dawson 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.
Paruzzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dawson is keeping the position for now. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Paruzzi passes Dawson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dawson is looking for a sweep. Paruzzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Dawson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Paruzzi is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Paruzzi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dawson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Paruzzi is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Paruzzi is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Dawson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paruzzi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dawson's guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi seems to be working for a kimura but Dawson defends the submission attempt.
Dawson wants to improve his position but Paruzzi is controlling well.
Paruzzi passes to side control. #SUB#
Paruzzi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dawson is looking to regain half guard here but Paruzzi keeps moving and retains side control. #T4##SUB#
Paruzzi is trying to get an arm triangle but Dawson is defending well.
Paruzzi working away.#SUB#
Paruzzi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paruzzi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Paruzzi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Paruzzi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dawson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Paruzzi but great work by Dawson.
Paruzzi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paruzzi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dawson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5##SUB#
Paruzzi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dawson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dawson tries to get to full guard but Paruzzi has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Dawson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Paruzzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dawson is just riding it out for now. Paruzzi eventually gives up the hold.
Dawson tries to get to full guard but Paruzzi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Paruzzi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dawson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Paruzzi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dawson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paruzzi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Paruzzi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Paruzzi wants to take Dawson's back here but Dawson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #SUB#
Paruzzi has hold of Dawson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dawson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Paruzzi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dawson is on top in guard.
Dawson is pushing down on Paruzzi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paruzzi is fighting to maintain full guard but Dawson has managed to sneak the leg through.#T7##SUB#
Paruzzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Paruzzi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dawson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dawson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paruzzi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dawson. #SUB#
Paruzzi actively working from the bottom here.
Paruzzi gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Paruzzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dawson is aware though and is defending well.
Dawson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Paruzzi is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Paruzzi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dawson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dawson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dawson wants to pass the guard but Paruzzi is keeping the position.#SUB#
Paruzzi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dawson escapes and throws Paruzzi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Paruzzi is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Paruzzi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paruzzi is pressing down on Dawson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paruzzi is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Paruzzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Paruzzi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dawson uses it to pass to side control.
Paruzzi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dawson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawson fails to advance to Paruzzi's back. #SU2#
Dawson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Paruzzi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Dawson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Paruzzi to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Paruzzi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dawson dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Paruzzi has his foot on Dawson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dawson works his way back into a safe position though.
Dawson forces his way into half guard.
Dawson controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paruzzi tries to roll over but Dawson keeps him under control.#SUB#
Paruzzi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dawson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Dawson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Paruzzi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Manuel Paruzzi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paruzzi is trying to reverse the position but instead Dawson has taken his back - oops!
Paruzzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawson can do to turn this around?
Paruzzi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Paruzzi is trying to reverse the position but instead Dawson has taken his back - oops!
Dawson is hanging on to Paruzzi's back as he tries to escape.
Paruzzi is working hard here to advance position.
Dawson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Paruzzi's body. #T2#
Paruzzi turns into Dawson and is now in his guard.
Paruzzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Dawson is retaining full guard.
Dawson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paruzzi wants to pass the guard but Dawson is keeping the position.
Dawson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paruzzi's guard. #REVB#
Dawson tries to free his leg and advance position but Paruzzi is retaining full guard.
Dawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Paruzzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paruzzi wants to hit a sweep here but Dawson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Paruzzi there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson wants to take Paruzzi's back but he can't do it this time. #T3#
Paruzzi is trying desperately to improve position.
Paruzzi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dawson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Dawson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dawson is trying to control the action in half guard but Paruzzi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Paruzzi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Paruzzi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dawson pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Paruzzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Paruzzi actively working from the bottom here.
Dawson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Dawson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Paruzzi 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.
Still in half guard, Dawson seems content to control.
Dawson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paruzzi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Paruzzi actively working from the bottom here.#T5##SUB2#
Dawson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dawson wants to take a breather but Paruzzi is having none of it.
Paruzzi is looking for a sweep. Dawson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paruzzi is refusing to be controlled, as Dawson sits in half guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dawson passes into side control!
Paruzzi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Paruzzi regains half guard.#T6#
Paruzzi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dawson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paruzzi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Dawson gets to his feet. Paruzzi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jack Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dawson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dawson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paruzzi's head.#TD#
Paruzzi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dawson's half guard.#SUB#
Paruzzi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Paruzzi seems to be working for a kimura but Dawson defends the submission attempt.
Paruzzi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dawson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7##SUB#
Paruzzi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dawson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dawson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paruzzi is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Paruzzi wants to work for an arm triangle but Dawson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dawson wants to control but Paruzzi is keeping busy. #SUB#
Paruzzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dawson is just riding it out for now. Paruzzi eventually gives up the hold.
Dawson is pressing down on Paruzzi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Dawson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paruzzi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Dawson looking for a guillotine here but Paruzzi defends easily.
Paruzzi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dawson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Paruzzi is working for a kimura but Dawson is defending it quite comfortably. #T9#
Dawson tries to roll over but Paruzzi keeps him under control.
Dawson won't allow Paruzzi to pass to mount.
Dawson controlling the position well. #SUB#
Paruzzi is working for a kimura here but Dawson manages to reverse the position and he's now in Paruzzi's guard.
Dawson wants to control from the top but Paruzzi keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paruzzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dawson is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Dawson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Paruzzi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dawson to the ground. Paruzzi is now in Dawson's guard.#SUB2#
Paruzzi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paruzzi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dawson's guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi is looking for a kimura here.
Paruzzi prevents Dawson from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson won't allow Paruzzi to pass to mount. #T1##SUB#
Paruzzi is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Paruzzi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dawson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paruzzi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paruzzi works his way into full mount!
Dawson working to try and regain half guard. #T2##SUB#
Paruzzi has hold of Dawson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dawson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Paruzzi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dawson has worked his arm free - good work by Dawson!
Paruzzi tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Paruzzi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dawson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dawson is trying to control Paruzzi's posture but Paruzzi avoids it.
Paruzzi advances to mount. #T3#
Dawson is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Paruzzi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dawson is surviving well by controlling Paruzzi's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Paruzzi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dawson is now in Paruzzi's guard. A big mistake from Paruzzi there, giving up the dominant position!
Dawson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dawson passes into side control.
Paruzzi trying to remain calm as Dawson controls from the top position.#T4##SUB2#
Dawson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Paruzzi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Paruzzi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Paruzzi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dawson's best efforts.
Dawson wants to free his trapped foot but Paruzzi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5##SUB#
Paruzzi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Paruzzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Dawson. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dawson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Paruzzi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dawson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Paruzzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dawson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Paruzzi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Paruzzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Dawson is taking a breather. Paruzzi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dawson trying to control from half guard but Paruzzi is working away.
Paruzzi is looking for a sweep. Dawson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Paruzzi actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Dawson decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Paruzzi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dawson was covering up waiting for the punch and Paruzzi finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T8#
Paruzzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dawson is keeping the position for now.
Paruzzi advances to half guard.
Paruzzi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dawson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Paruzzi prevents Dawson from improving his position.#SUB#
Paruzzi seems to be working for a kimura but Dawson defends the submission attempt.
Paruzzi is looking to advance position but Dawson won't allow it. #SUB2#
Dawson actively working from the bottom here.#T9##SUB#
Paruzzi seems to be working for a kimura but Dawson defends the submission attempt.
Dawson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paruzzi forces his way into half guard.
Dawson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Dawson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paruzzi pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Paruzzi seems to be working for a kimura but Dawson defends the submission attempt.
Dawson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Paruzzi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paruzzi 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Paruzzi!

Event: TOF 98
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Buticchio misses with a wild body shot.
Jeffries tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Buticchio feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jeffries looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buticchio is one step ahead there.
Buticchio looking to pass the guard.
Jeffries pulls Buticchio in close to prevent any damage.
Buticchio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jeffries is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Buticchio wants to pass the guard but Jeffries is keeping the position.#T1#
Jeffries has his hands on Buticchio's head, controlling the position.
Buticchio stopping the sweep attempt from Jeffries.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Buticchio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been hearing reports that Buticchio has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jeffries missing with a left hand there. Buticchio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jeffries tests Buticchio's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Buticchio gets the takedown into side control.
Jeffries is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Jeffries wants to control but Buticchio postures up.
Jeffries might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Buticchio haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jeffries is not content to let Buticchio control the position.
Jeffries has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jeffries tries to bench press Buticchio off him but Buticchio keeps the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T3#
Jeffries is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Buticchio tries to advance to mount but Jeffries denies him.
Jeffries wants to control but Buticchio postures up.
Jeffries tries to buck Buticchio off but Buticchio is having none of it.
Jeffries throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jeffries fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Buticchio misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Jeffries releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jeffries tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buticchio was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeffries.
Buticchio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buticchio connects with a nice looking jab. #TD#
Buticchio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jeffries was covering up waiting for the punch and Buticchio finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jeffries is adopting a defensive guard.
Buticchio trying to control but Jeffries is working from the bottom.
Buticchio postures up. #SUB2#
Jeffries looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Buticchio passes into side control. #T5#
Buticchio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jeffries keeps working.
Jeffries is trying to control Buticchio's posture but Buticchio avoids it.
Jeffries tries to improve position but can't.
Jeffries can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeffries prevents Buticchio from improving position.
Jeffries tries to control but Buticchio manages to take his back.#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You can see the frustration on Jeffries's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Buticchio working for the choke.
Buticchio doesn't have the hooks in and Jeffries manages to turn into his guard.
Buticchio wants to sweep but no luck.
Buticchio is looking to sweep but instead, Jeffries has passed into half guard.
Buticchio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jeffries scores with a couple of nice shots.#T7#
Jeffries trying to control from half guard but Buticchio is working away.
Buticchio wants to get back to full guard.
Jeffries slips a nice elbow through Buticchio's hands, connecting with Buticchio's forehead.
Jeffries drops an elbow to the side of Buticchio's head.
Buticchio is staying active underneath Jeffries, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Buticchio wants to control but Jeffries is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buticchio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Buticchio.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buticchio is on top in guard. #REVR#
Buticchio stands and throws Jeffries's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T8#
Jeffries manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Buticchio is looking to improve his position.
Buticchio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jeffries scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jeffries wants to take a breather but Buticchio is having none of it.
Jeffries is stalling here. Buticchio is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jeffries seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Buticchio has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buticchio tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jeffries is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
Jeffries regains half guard.
Buticchio works his way into full mount!
Jeffries can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrea Buticchio dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Buticchio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jeffries sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Buticchio throws a looping overhand right but Jeffries ducks down to avoid it.
Jeffries keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Buticchio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jeffries is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jeffries is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jeffries wants to sweep here but Buticchio controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buticchio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jeffries swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jeffries tries to strike from the bottom.
Buticchio trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeffries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeffries looking for a sweep. Not yet Jeffries, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Buticchio shoots in looking for a takedown but Jeffries manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buticchio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jeffries uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buticchio.
Buticchio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jeffries! But no joy.
Buticchio takes a swing at Jeffries's ribcage but misses.
Jeffries slips under a jab.
Buticchio closes the distance and clinches up with Jeffries, looking for a takedown. Buticchio pushes Jeffries against the cage but Jeffries circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrea Buticchio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Jeffries.
Jeffries clobbers Buticchio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Jeffries scores with a decent looking hook.
Jeffries scores with a hook to the body. Buticchio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jeffries connects with a body shot.
Jeffries cracks Buticchio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Buticchio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jeffries looks to land a left hand but Buticchio moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buticchio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Jeffries gets the takedown into side control.
Jeffries lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jeffries creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jeffries is working Buticchio over with some ground and pound from side control.
Buticchio tries to improve position but can't.
Jeffries tries to move to mount but Buticchio blocks the move with his legs.
Buticchio is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Jeffries cracks Buticchio with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Buticchio takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Buticchio is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Jeffries goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Buticchio rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jeffries's guard! Nice work there by Buticchio!
Jeffries not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buticchio being controlled here momentarily.
Jeffries keeping moving, preventing Buticchio from controlling successfully. #T4#
Jeffries not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buticchio wants to control from the top but Jeffries keeps moving.
Jeffries has his hands on Buticchio's head, controlling the position.
Jeffries bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Buticchio's guard. #REVB##T5#
Jeffries lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jeffries keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buticchio's head.
Buticchio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jeffries.
Buticchio wants to sweep here but Jeffries controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buticchio is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Jeffries escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buticchio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Buticchio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Buticchio wants to control from the top but Jeffries keeps moving. #T6##SUB2#
Jeffries is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buticchio is aware though and is defending well.
Buticchio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Buticchio trying to control but Jeffries is working from the bottom.
Jeffries 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.
Jeffries is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
Buticchio trying to control but Jeffries is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Buticchio misses the shot to the body.
Buticchio lands a really nice looking cross but Jeffries seems unphased.
Buticchio lands with a hook. Jeffries tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Buticchio slips a jab from Jeffries.
Buticchio throws a jab but it's blocked by Jeffries. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Buticchio.
Jeffries manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Buticchio 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. #T8#
Buticchio is keen to just control but Jeffries is a slippery customer.
Jeffries manages to get to full guard.
Buticchio looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Buticchio preventing the sweep.
Jeffries is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Jeffries working for submissions but it's allowed Buticchio to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jeffries gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bray Jeffries will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Buticchio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jeffries tries to improve position but can't.
Jeffries is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on Jeffries's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buticchio is looking to take a break and control but Jeffries is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Jeffries is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Buticchio is controlling the pace.
Buticchio wants to pass the guard but Jeffries is defending well.
Buticchio trying to control from half guard but Jeffries is working away. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jeffries is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Buticchio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Buticchio's back!
Buticchio tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Jeffries not allowing Buticchio to control his hands.
Buticchio wants to escape the position.
Jeffries has Buticchio flattened out and is raining down punches. #SUB2#
Jeffries has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3#
Jeffries doesn't have the hooks in and Buticchio manages to turn into his guard.
Jeffries keeping moving, preventing Buticchio from controlling successfully.
Jeffries looking for a sweep. Not yet Jeffries, not yet.
Jeffries is controlling Buticchio's posture.
Andrea Buticchio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jeffries keeping moving, preventing Buticchio from controlling successfully.
Jeffries not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Buticchio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jeffries takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buticchio trying to control but Jeffries is working from the bottom.
Jeffries is trying to control the position but Buticchio postures up.
Buticchio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jeffries is trying to control Buticchio's posture but Buticchio avoids it. #T5##SUB#
Buticchio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jeffries knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jeffries is trying to control Buticchio's posture but Buticchio avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jeffries moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T6#
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.
Jeffries blocks a jab.
Buticchio avoids the body shot from Jeffries.
Bray Jeffries seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Buticchio.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Buticchio, as that shot connected.
Jeffries takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andrea Buticchio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeffries sizes up Buticchio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Buticchio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jeffries defends well and Buticchio ends up having to push Jeffries into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jeffries lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Buticchio or not. #TD2#
Jeffries has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Buticchio clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Buticchio tries to roll but Jeffries sticks to his back.
Jeffries lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T7#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jeffries's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Buticchio is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jeffries cracks Buticchio with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Buticchio from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Buticchio is trying to remain composed but Jeffries is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Buticchio looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jeffries. #SUB2#
Jeffries looking for the RNC.
Buticchio tries to escape the position. #T8#
Jeffries lands strikes to the head. #SUB2#
Jeffries is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Buticchio knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Buticchio for a finish.
Jeffries landing with strikes.
Jeffries is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Buticchio up.
Jeffries is working the ground and pound. Can Buticchio escape?
Buticchio tries to roll but Jeffries sticks to his back.
Buticchio manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jeffries's guard. Nice work there by Buticchio. #T9#
Buticchio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jeffries pulls Buticchio in close to his closed guard and prevents Buticchio from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jeffries is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Buticchio postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jeffries is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Buticchio, into his guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jeffries stopping the sweep attempt from Buticchio.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bray Jeffries comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jeffries has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bray Jeffries!

Event: NYF 60 Tucker vs Kakuzo
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Braccianti. No joy for Moore on that attempt.
Braccianti avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Braccianti takes the fight into the clinch.
Braccianti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moore blocks an elbow strike from Braccianti.
Moore looking for a takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Moore has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Braccianti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Braccianti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore.
Braccianti lands an elbow just above Moore 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore tries for a takedown but Braccianti manages to get underhooks.
Mauro Braccianti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Namond Moore.
Braccianti misses with an elbow strike.
Braccianti lands a nice knee to the body.
Braccianti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore. #T1#
Moore is working for takedown but Braccianti is calmly controlling the position for now.
Braccianti lands an elbow that stopped Moore in his tracks for a moment.
Braccianti lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Namond Moore has been cut.
Braccianti lands an elbow just above Moore 's eye.
Moore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Braccianti walks away with a smile on his face. Moore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Braccianti gets a clinch.
Braccianti misses with an elbow over the top.
Braccianti trying to land knees to the body.
Braccianti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moore looks winded!
Braccianti lands a knee to the body.
Braccianti landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T2#
Braccianti lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braccianti lands an elbow that stopped Moore in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Braccianti.
Knees in the clinch landing for Braccianti.
Braccianti scores a nice knee to the body.
Braccianti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Braccianti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moore's brow.
Braccianti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moore in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moore takes a knee to the side of the body.
Braccianti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Braccianti unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Braccianti lands a knee to the body. #T3#
Braccianti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moore is defending well for now.
Braccianti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moore is defending well for now.
I was talking to Braccianti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Moore fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Braccianti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Braccianti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moore's defenses.
Braccianti misses with an elbow strike.
Braccianti lands an elbow inside that Moore shrugs off.
Braccianti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Braccianti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moore's defenses.
Moore takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC#Moore is rocked!
Braccianti crunches a lovely knee into Moore's ribcage.
Braccianti lands a knee to the body. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braccianti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Braccianti lands an elbow just above Moore 's eye.
Moore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Braccianti scores a nice knee to the body.
Braccianti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Namond Moore's cut even more.
Moore blocks an elbow strike.
Moore takes an elbow to the forehead.
Moore is still on wobbly legs! Can Braccianti finish him?
Braccianti pushes off an throws an elbow but Moore leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Moore seems to have recovered his senses.
Moore looking to stall.
Moore avoids the elbow strike from Braccianti, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mauro Braccianti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Namond Moore's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Braccianti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moore, pushing him back against the cage.
Braccianti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moore fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Braccianti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moore is defending well for now.
Braccianti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?
Moore takes an elbow to the temple.
Braccianti landing knees to the body.
Braccianti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Braccianti. #KD#
Braccianti lands a vicious elbow to the side of Moore's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Braccianti tries to finish him with strikes but Moore still seems able to defend himself so Braccianti steps back and lets Moore get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore tries for a takedown but Braccianti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Braccianti clinches with his opponent.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Braccianti obliges.
Braccianti using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T1#
Moore avoids the elbow strike from Braccianti, against the cage.
Braccianti throws an elbow that misses.
Braccianti lands a nice elbow.
Braccianti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moore in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Braccianti lands a nice elbow.
Braccianti creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Moore! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Braccianti.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Braccianti!

Event: RSE 62: Fire In The Sky
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Borrisinov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zoccato feints the counter takedown.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown but Zoccato shows good takedown defense.
Borrisinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zoccato.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodimir Borrisinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Borrisinov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zoccato wants to improve his position but Borrisinov is controlling well.
Borrisinov working the head and body with strikes.
Borrisinov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zoccato with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zoccato is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Borrisinov jumps into side control!
Borrisinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zoccato keeps working.
Zoccato is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Zoccato looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Borrisinov pushes past his half guard into mount! #T1#
Borrisinov landing shots from mount.
Borrisinov scoring with strikes but Zoccato is staying in there.
Zoccato is in all sorts of trouble here.
Borrisinov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Borrisinov lands a couple of good shots and Zoccato has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Borrisinov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Zoccato's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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.
Borrisinov scores with strikes from the back. #T2#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Borrisinov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Zoccato tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Borrisinov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Borrisinov prevents Zoccato from getting the reversal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borrisinov raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zoccato can't escape the position.
Zoccato gets back to half guard.
Zoccato is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borrisinov drops an elbow to the side of Zoccato's head.
Borrisinov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Borrisinov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Borrisinov seems content to control.
Borrisinov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Zoccato actively working from the bottom here.
Borrisinov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zoccato is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Borrisinov trying to control the action but Zoccato is working from the bottom.
Zoccato is trying to get back to full guard.
Borrisinov trying to control the action but Zoccato is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Borrisinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Zoccato, which made it look bad.
Borrisinov slips under a jab.
Borrisinov attempts a counter takedown but Zoccato avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Borrisinov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Borrisinov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zoccato is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Volodimir Borrisinov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Borrisinov dives in for a single leg takedown but Zoccato sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Borrisinov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zoccato pulls his leg out and moves away.
Borrisinov ducks under a wild hook from Zoccato.
Volodimir Borrisinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zoccato defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Borrisinov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodimir Borrisinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoccato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Borrisinov has time to react.
Zoccato lands a right hook to the body.
Borrisinov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zoccato scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Zoccato tries to sprawl but Borrisinov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Borrisinov prevents Zoccato from improving his position.
Zoccato slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoccato 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.
Borrisinov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Borrisinov postures up and lands a big shot to Zoccato's brow. #T1#
Borrisinov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borrisinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zoccato can do to turn this around?
Borrisinov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Borrisinov won't allow Zoccato to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Zoccato is looking for a triangle but Borrisinov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Zoccato is looking for a triangle but Borrisinov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Zoccato looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borrisinov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Borrisinov passes Zoccato's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zoccato taking some punishment here, with Borrisinov in his half guard.
Borrisinov is controlling the pace.
Zoccato is looking for a sweep. Borrisinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Zoccato looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Borrisinov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zoccato tries to roll over but Borrisinov keeps him under control.
Borrisinov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Borrisinov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zoccato for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Borrisinov fails with a takedown attempt.
Zoccato misses with a straight right.
Borrisinov shoots in for a double leg but Zoccato sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zoccato drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Borrisinov defends it well.
A slow jab from Zoccato misses its intended target.
Borrisinov fails with a takedown attempt. #T4##TD#
Borrisinov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zoccato did well to prevent Borrisinov getting side control.
Zoccato is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borrisinov throwing shots but Zoccato is blocking nicely.
Zoccato tries to roll over but Borrisinov keeps him under control.
Borrisinov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zoccato tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Borrisinov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zoccato really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Zoccato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD#
Zoccato gets caught flat footed, as Borrisinov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Borrisinov landing with the ground and pound.
Borrisinov is in close to Zoccato's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Zoccato is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Borrisinov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zoccato has hold of Borrisinov's hands but Borrisinov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Borrisinov slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov trying to control the action but Zoccato is working from the bottom. #T1#
Borrisinov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Borrisinov 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.
Borrisinov controlling the pace.
Borrisinov prevents Zoccato from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Borrisinov in particular looking to stall.
Zoccato is trying to stand back up but Borrisinov is controlling him
Borrisinov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zoccato has hold of Borrisinov's hands but Borrisinov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Borrisinov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zoccato makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zoccato.
Borrisinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoccato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borrisinov is really struggling to control Zoccato but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Borrisinov is pushing down on Zoccato's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zoccato is fighting to maintain full guard but Borrisinov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Borrisinov not doing much here. #T3#
Borrisinov wants to take a breather but Zoccato is having none of it.
Zoccato is looking for a sweep. Borrisinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zoccato scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Borrisinov gets a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Borrisinov seems content to control.
Borrisinov wants to control but Zoccato is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Zoccato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borrisinov pulls his head out easily.
Zoccato is refusing to be controlled, as Borrisinov sits in half guard. #T4#
Borrisinov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Borrisinov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Zoccato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borrisinov pulls his head out easily.
Borrisinov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zoccato tries to get to full guard but Borrisinov has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borrisinov drops an elbow to the side of Zoccato's head.
Borrisinov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zoccato with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Borrisinov is figuring out what he wants to do next.

And that's the end of the fight!
Volodimir Borrisinov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Borrisinov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: NYF 59: Yordan vs Hopson
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Mujica tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mujica is looking to clinch. #TD#
Mujica gets caught flat footed, as Bellavia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bellavia stops Mujica from standing up. #SUB#
Bellavia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bellavia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bellavia tries to free his leg and advance position but Mujica is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bellavia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bellavia drops back looking for a leg! Mujica is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mujica manages to kick Bellavia off! Bellavia jumps back into Mujica's guard. #SUB#
Bellavia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mujica really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bellavia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellavia wants to pass the guard but Mujica is keeping the position.
Mujica is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bellavia is controlling him.
Bellavia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mujica swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Mujica pulls Bellavia in to control the position.
Mujica keeping full guard, as Bellavia tries to pass.
Bellavia is pushing down on Mujica's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mujica is fighting to maintain full guard but Bellavia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bellavia prevents Mujica from improving his position.#SUB#
Bellavia is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Bellavia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mujica sees it coming and defends easily.
Mujica wants to control but Bellavia is keeping busy.
Mujica pushes Bellavia off looking to stand but Bellavia dives back in and keeps control.
Mujica looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bellavia works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Bellavia looking for a guillotine from mount but Mujica is having none of it. #T2##SUB#
Bellavia working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Mujica looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Bellavia! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Antonio Bellavia!

Event: TOF 89
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Garrone looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Rio Gracie has been cut.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Garrone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#KD#
Garrone drops Gracie with a beautiful combination! Gracie stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Garrone is looking for the KO!#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garrone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Garrone finish him?
Garrone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie throws a wild hook but Garrone just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Gracie gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Garrone raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francesco Garrone!

Event: TOF 89
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Buticchio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andrade avoids it really well and circles away.
Andrade throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrade tries to clinch there but Buticchio circles away.
Buticchio misses with a body shot.
Andrade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been told by Buticchio's head coaches at Rollins Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andrade needs to keep his hands up - Buticchio had a free shot at his head there.
Buticchio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Buticchio just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrade stuffs the takedown attempt from Buticchio. Buticchio gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Andrade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buticchio, pushing him back against the cage.
Buticchio is trying to break free.
Buticchio tries to circle away but Andrade has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Andrade scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Andrade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Buticchio wants to get back to striking at distance but Andrade won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Andrade - that landed with a thud.
Andrade pushes Buticchio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andrade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Buticchio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Buticchio is trying to push Andrade away but Andrade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Andrade cracks Buticchio with a nice body shot.
Andrade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrade.
A hook to the body from Andrade.
A shot in the inside from Andrade.
Buticchio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andrade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andrade prevents Buticchio from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Andrade.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Andrade.
Buticchio tries to circle away but Andrade has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Andrade lands a left hand.
Andrade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Andrade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike.
Buticchio tries to break the clinch but Andrade is controlling the position.
Buticchio can't break the clinch.
Buticchio is trying to break free.
Buticchio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Andrade lands with a short shot to the head.
Andrade keeps control of Buticchio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Buticchio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andrade has him pressed against the cage.
Buticchio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Andrade.
Andrade lands with a left to the head.
Buticchio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andrade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrade keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Buticchio's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Andrade.
Buticchio tries to circle away but Andrade has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrade.
Andrade keeps control of Buticchio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Buticchio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Buticchio is trying to push Andrade away but Andrade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Buticchio letting Andrade take a breather here.
Buticchio is trying to break free.
Buticchio is trying to force a seperation but Andrade has the dominant position.
Andrade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Buticchio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Buticchio is rocked!
Buticchio has had enough of the clinch but Andrade keeps him there for the moment.
Oh Buticchio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andrade lands with a short shot to the head.
Andrade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buticchio backwards.
Andrade pushes Buticchio against the cage. Andrade is working some dirty boxing. Andrade pushes off with a quick right hook! Buticchio goes down! Buticchio tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Andrade moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Andrade!
Joey Andrade thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RSE 59: One Night In Hell
Date: Mar 13, 2024

#R1#
Pendous takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Del Monte wants to clinch.
Pendous takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Del Monte wants to clinch up but Pendous keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Del Monte gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Del Monte throws an elbow that misses.
Pendous blocks an elbow strike from Del Monte.
Our sources have told us that Del Monte has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Pendous takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Pendous has had enough of the clinch but Del Monte keeps him there for the moment.
Del Monte lands an elbow just above Pendous 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Stu Pendous has been cut.
Del Monte unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Del Monte lands an elbow inside.
Del Monte trying to land knees to the body.
Pendous content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Del Monte lands an elbow just above Pendous 's eye.
Pendous stalling. #BC2#
Pendous's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Del Monte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pendous swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Del Monte tries to clinch up.
Pendous appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Del Monte.
Del Monte lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Del Monte has taken the fight to the clinch.
Del Monte missing with knees to the body.
Del Monte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pendous avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pendous stalling in the clinch.
Del Monte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Del Monte comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice left hand lands by Pendous.
Del Monte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Pendous wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pendous on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Del Monte obliges.
Del Monte throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Del Monte working Pendous over with knees to the body.
Del Monte comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Del Monte lands a nice elbow.
Pendous avoids the elbow strike from Del Monte, against the cage.
Pendous's coach down at The Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pendous's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Del Monte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pendous.
Pendous takes an elbow to the forehead.
Del Monte looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Del Monte lands an elbow that stopped Pendous in his tracks for a moment.
Del Monte throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pendous is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pendous blocks an elbow strike from Del Monte.
Del Monte lands an elbow just above Pendous 's eye. #CUT#That has opened up Stu Pendous's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pendous lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Del Monte throws an elbow but misses.
Del Monte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pendous is defending well for now.
Del Monte lands a nice elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stefano Del Monte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stu Pendous's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Del Monte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pendous.
Del Monte tries to close the distance and clinch but Pendous swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pendous doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pendous misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Del Monte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pendous.
A punch lands to the side of Pendous 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Del Monte closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pendous pushes Del Monte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Monte lands a nice elbow.
Stefano Del Monte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Del Monte pushes off an throws an elbow but Pendous leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knees to the body from Del Monte.
Del Monte working Pendous over with knees to the body.#T1#
Del Monte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Del Monte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pendous.
Del Monte is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Del Monte lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Del Monte misses with an elbow strike.
Pendous takes an elbow to the forehead.
Del Monte lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Del Monte obliges.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Del Monte just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pendous's brow.
Pendous dodges an elbow strike from Del Monte. #T2#
Pendous takes an elbow to the forehead.
Del Monte missing with knees to the body.
Del Monte tries to land knees in the clinch but Pendous avoids the damage to the body.
Pendous blocks the elbow strike.
Pendous blocks an elbow strike.
Del Monte using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Monte lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#The cut above Stu Pendous's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Del Monte gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Del Monte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pendous.
Pendous slows down the pace here.
Del Monte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pendous. #T3#
Del Monte scores a nice knee to the body.
Del Monte is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Del Monte throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Del Monte unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pendous lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Del Monte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pendous can do to turn this around?
Pendous is breathing heavily.
Del Monte tries to land knees in the clinch but Pendous avoids the damage to the body.
Del Monte tries to land knees in the clinch but Pendous avoids the damage to the body.
Del Monte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pendous avoids it.
Pendous takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#Stu Pendous's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T4#
Del Monte utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Del Monte throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pendous on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pendous misses with a hook from the clinch.
Del Monte lands an elbow inside.
Del Monte is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pendous blocks an elbow strike from Del Monte.
Pendous is trying to push Del Monte away but Del Monte has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Del Monte just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pendous's brow.
Del Monte lands a nice elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stefano Del Monte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stu Pendous's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pendous takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Del Monte tries to clinch but Pendous moves out of range.
Pendous throws a sloppy body shot
and Del Monte counters with a stiff right hand.
Del Monte comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Del Monte doesn't manage to clinch there - Pendous circles away.
Pendous swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Del Monte tries to clinch but Pendous is having none of it. #CL#
Del Monte gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Monte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pendous.
Del Monte is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Del Monte is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Pendous avoids the elbow strike from Del Monte, against the cage.
Del Monte lands a nice elbow.
Del Monte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pendous is defending well for now.
Del Monte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pendous's defenses.
Pendous on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pendous blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Del Monte gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pendous will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Del Monte up against the cage.
Del Monte pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Del Monte comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stefano Del Monte!

Event: NYF 56: Carter vs Tucker
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1##CL#
Braccianti rushes Castro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Castro takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Marcelo Castro has been cut.
Castro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castro takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Castro fails to land.
Braccianti lands an elbow that stopped Castro in his tracks for a moment.
Braccianti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Castro looks winded!
Braccianti lands a nice knee to the body.
Braccianti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Braccianti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Braccianti lands a nice elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Marcelo Castro's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braccianti lands a nice knee to the body.
Braccianti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#The cut above Marcelo Castro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Braccianti lands a nice knee to the body.
Braccianti lands an elbow just above Castro 's eye. #KD#
Braccianti lands a vicious elbow to the side of Castro's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Braccianti tries to finish him with strikes but Castro still seems able to defend himself so Braccianti steps back and lets Castro get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#CUT#Marcelo Castro's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mauro Braccianti!
Marcelo Castro was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats to Him, he was the better fighter today'.

Event: RSE 55: Cattle Decapitation
Date: Feb 28, 2024

#R1#
Cammula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cammula takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cammula changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cammula looks to land a left hand but Shaw moved out of range nicely.
Cammula uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cammula has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shaw fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cammula looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cammula throws a lazy right hand but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaw fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cammula just manages to avoid it.
Cammula throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shaw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shaw 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw lands with a right hand.
Shaw jabs at Cammula's body.
Cammula throws an overhand right that drops Shaw like a sack of potatoes! Cammula dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enrico Cammula!

Event: RSE 54: Journey To The End
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Chaiyachue leaves Zoccato with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zoccato keeps the fight on the outside.
Chaiyachue wants to clinch.
Zoccato keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Zoccato gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chaiyachue to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Zoccato looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Chaiyachue avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Chaiyachue avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Zoccato has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chaiyachue can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB2#
Zoccato is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Chaiyachue frees his head nicely. Oh but Zoccato has switched to an armbar! Chaiyachue is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mirko Zoccato!
In defeat, Naruesorn Chaiyachue stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wanna thank the fans who watch our fight today, I didn't get the win today but I will be back stronger on my next fight.'.

Event: NYF 55: Makoba vs Crusher
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1##TD#
Bellavia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bellavia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Pacman throws Bellavia to one side and escapes!#CL2#
Pacman instigates a clinch.
Bellavia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pacman stops a takedown attempt from Bellavia. #TD2#
Pacman jumps into guard, dragging Bellavia to the mat.
Bellavia trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pacman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Pacman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pacman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Bellavia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bellavia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pacman defends well.#SUB#
Bellavia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Pacman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Bellavia is looking for a triangle but Pacman pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Bellavia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pacman defends well.
Pacman tries to stand but Bellavia is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Bellavia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pacman defends it easily.
Pacman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bellavia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Pacman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bellavia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pacman has managed to get both his arms back between Bellavia's legs - danger averted.
Pacman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bellavia's guard.#SUB#
Bellavia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Bellavia working for submissions but it's allowed Pacman to get to half guard. #SUB#
Bellavia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bellavia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bellavia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bellavia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bellavia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU2#
Pacman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Bellavia 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.
A big left from Pacman misses.
Pacman throws a big shot that misses.
Bellavia shoots in but Pacman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pacman throws out a counter right but Bellavia avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Bellavia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacman throws a lazy right hand but Bellavia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pacman looks to land a right hand but Bellavia moved out of range.
It looked like Bellavia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pacman throws a hook but Bellavia avoids it easily.
Bellavia shoots in but no luck this time.
Bellavia defending well as Pacman loads up on a big left hand.
Pacman throws out a powerful jab.
Bellavia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pacman misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Pacman misses its intended target. #T4#
Bellavia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pacman as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Pacman misses the target.
Bellavia tries to move into range but Pacman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacman loads up on a big right hand but Bellavia slips the punch.
Pacman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pacman misses with a straight left.
Pacman misses with a lunging right hand
and Bellavia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bellavia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pacman misses with a looping right.
Bellavia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pacman 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.#TD#
Pacman gets caught flat footed, as Bellavia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bellavia postures up and lands a big shot to Pacman's brow.
Bellavia won't allow Pacman to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Money Pacman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bellavia throws a nice looking combination but Pacman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pacman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bellavia's hands.
Antonio Bellavia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot by Bellavia.
Pacman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bellavia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pacman throws out a loose jab but Bellavia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pacman throws a poor cross that misses
and Bellavia counters with a left to the body.
Bellavia fails to land the takedown.
Pacman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Bellavia misses its target.
Bellavia scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacman misses with a hook. Bellavia ducked under it nicely.
Pacman misses with a left hand
and Pacman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bellavia ducks under a wild hook from Pacman.
Bellavia works over Pacman's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Pacman looks to land a right hand but Bellavia moved out of range.
Bellavia slips under a jab.
Pacman throws a right hand that misses
and Bellavia counters with a straight right hand.
Bellavia shoots in but no luck this time.
Pacman throws out a loose jab but Bellavia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bellavia dives in and grabs Pacman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pacman pushes down on Bellavia's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Bellavia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bellavia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pacman.
Bellavia slips a jab from Pacman.
Bellavia throws a series of punches but Pacman moves out of range.
Pacman swinging wildly here.
Money Pacman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pacman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bellavia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pacman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bellavia somewhat.#T2#
Bellavia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pacman looks to land a left hand but Bellavia moved out of range nicely.
Bellavia went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bellavia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bellavia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pacman finds it's way round the side to connect with Bellavia's head.
Bellavia throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Bellavia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pacman sprawls well initially but Bellavia persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pacman looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Pacman is defending against the submission attempts here by Bellavia.
Pacman wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Pacman tries to get to full guard but Bellavia has control of the leg.
Pacman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bellavia.
Pacman is trying to stand.
Bellavia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bellavia passes to side control.
Pacman wants to control but Bellavia postures up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pacman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bellavia is controlling him well.#SUB#
Bellavia is working to tighten his grip on Pacman's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Pacman has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bellavia is really squeezing tight and eventually Pacman passes out! Bellavia breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Antonio Bellavia!

Event: TOF 77
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Garrone lands a jab to Korhonen's midsection.
Korhonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrone manages to avoid it.
Garrone sizes up Korhonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garrone misses with a body shot.
Garrone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice cross by Garrone.
Garrone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Korhonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Garrone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Korhonen connects with a crisp jab.
Korhonen throws a big shot that misses.
Korhonen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Garrone.#ROC2#Korhonen is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrone lands a brutal uppercut that launches Korhonen off his feet! Korhonen tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francesco Garrone!

Event: TOF 77
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Goldberg drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goldberg is aware though and is defending well.
Goldberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Goldberg working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Goldberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paruzzi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goldberg has managed to get both his arms back between Paruzzi's legs - danger averted.
Paruzzi keeping full guard, as Goldberg tries to pass. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goldberg passes into side control.
Goldberg working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Goldberg trying to control the action but Paruzzi is working from the bottom.
Paruzzi wants to control but Goldberg postures up.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paruzzi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Goldberg lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Paruzzi down.
Goldberg trying to control the position but Paruzzi is working away.
Paruzzi tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Paruzzi tries to hold on but Goldberg postures up.
Goldberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Goldberg avoids the attempt from Paruzzi to control.
Goldberg lands a couple of good shots and Paruzzi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Goldberg scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Paruzzi is looking for a way out.
Our spies down at at Trials Of Fortitude inform us that Goldberg has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Paruzzi turns into Goldberg and is now in his guard. #SUB2#
Goldberg has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Paruzzi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Goldberg has tightened it up now! Paruzzi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Goldberg!
David Goldberg spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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