Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1210 Uhp vs Takugawa
Date: Nov 16, 2025

#R1#
Carioni throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Carioni slips a jab from Chai.
Carioni throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by Carioni's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carioni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carioni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carioni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Carioni.
Carioni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #KD2#
Chai catches Carioni napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Carioni to the canvas! #ROC2#Carioni is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oh Carioni is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carioni seems to have got his legs back now.
Carioni is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Chai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chai lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Carioni wants to stand but Chai is controlling the position.
Chai scoring with some ground and pound.
Chai with a nice head shot there.
Carioni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carioni utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carioni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Chai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chai is in close to Carioni's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chai landing with the ground and pound.
Carioni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carioni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chai throws a big right hand that misses.
Chai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carioni works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chai throwing strikes but missing.
Chai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Chai postures up in Carioni's guard and throws a big left but Carioni blocks it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chai working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Chai is working Carioni over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carioni works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chai lands a couple of digs.
Chai is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Carioni manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carioni.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carioni blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chai lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carioni tries to circle away but Chai has him pinned against the cage.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Carioni.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carioni is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Presley Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Carioni's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Carioni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Carioni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carioni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Chai counters with a big uppercut that knocks Carioni off his feet! Chai dives into side control looking to finish!
Presley Chai has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai working the strikes but Carioni uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Carioni blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chai.
Carioni is trying to stand up here but Chai is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Chai there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chai throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chai lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Carioni! More strikes land and this one is all over! Chai jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Presley Chai!
A relieved looking Presley Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 1206 Ryan vs Uhp
Date: Nov 01, 2025

#R1#
Cango misses with a hook.
Carioni throws a sloppy head kick and Cango moves out of range easily.
Cango will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Carioni.
Carioni takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.#CL#
Cango rushes Carioni and presses him up against the cage.
Cango missing with knees to the body.
Carioni blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Carioni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Cango.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carioni throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Cango counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cango.
Carioni looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Carioni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cango uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Carioni throws a hook but Cango blocks it.#T1#
Carioni throws out a loose jab but Cango uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioni blocks a head kick by Cango.
Cango moves away from the strike by Carioni.
Cango definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cango pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Carioni looks to score with a jab to the body but Cango is just out of range.
Cango lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carioni's sensitive parts.
Cango is looking to clinch but Carioni is avoiding it.
Carioni let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#KD#
Cango lands a left and a right that send Carioni crashing to the mat, dazed. Cango thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Carioni is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cango misses with an uppercut
and Carioni counters with a straight right hand.
Carioni is still on wobbly legs! Can Cango finish him?
Carioni misses with an uppercut.
Carioni seems to have recovered his senses.
Cango throws a right hand that misses
and Carioni counters with a nice body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cango.
Cango ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carioni moves away.
Cango takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cango takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cango scores with a jab. Carioni acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Carioni misses with a right hand
and Cango counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Carioni lands a big uppercut and Cango crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cango looks OK. Carioni waves Cango back to his feet!#ROC2#Cango is rocked!
Carioni moves out of range of the body kick.
Oh Cango is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carioni walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Cango drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Carioni swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Cango's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Carioni!
Rodrigo Carioni decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1201 Ryan vs Chai
Date: Oct 05, 2025

#R1#
Carioni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Tae misses.
Carioni has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carioni there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Carioni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carioni misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Tae to counter with a crisp jab.
Tae digs a good body shot into Carioni's ribs.
Carioni throws a jab but it's blocked by Tae.
Tae throws out a counter right but Carioni avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Carioni's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carioni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tae loads up on a big right hand but Carioni slips the punch.
Carioni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Carioni throws the left hand but Tae avoids the punch easily.
Tae moves out of range as Carioni strikes.
Tae displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carioni throws out the jab.
Carioni throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD2#
Tae drops Carioni with a beautiful combination! Carioni stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tae is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Carioni is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tae moves out of range as Carioni strikes.
Oh Carioni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tae avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carioni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Tae releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Tae throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carioni seems to have got his legs back now.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tae misses with a straight right.
It looked like Carioni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carioni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tae moves away.
Nice defenses there by Tae.
Tae throws out a counter right but Carioni avoids it with no problem.
Carioni tries to bum rush Tae with a series of wild strikes but Tae uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tae misses the shot to the body.
Tae on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Carioni on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Carioni lands a glancing blow to the side of Tae's head.
Carioni throws a lazy right hand but Tae sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD2#
Tae feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Carioni sprawling to the canvas! Carioni rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tae finish him?! #CUT2#Rodrigo Carioni's cut is getting worse.
Tae has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Tae misses the target.
Carioni looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Carioni cracks Tae with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Carioni lands an overhand right.
Carioni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Carioni takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Carioni.
Carioni connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carioni lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tae circles away quickly and effectively.
Tae blocks a jab.
Carioni throws a looping overhand right but Tae ducks down to avoid it.
Tae slips a jab from Carioni.
Tae fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#KD2#
Tae lands a big uppercut and Carioni crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Carioni looks OK. Tae waves Carioni back to his feet!
Carioni walks straight into a right hand from Tae - that's dropped him! Tae jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Carioni from any more punishment! Carioni complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mabahong Tae!
Mabahong Tae decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SYN 1195 Zigaro vs Susi 2
Date: Sep 07, 2025

#R1#
A big right from Carioni misses.
Rose tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Carioni manages to circle out of the way.
A big left from Carioni misses.
Rose on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Thomas Rose has been cut.
Rose moves out of range as Carioni strikes.
Rose is looking to counter with a body kick.
Carioni lands a body shot.
Carioni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rose.
Rose moves away from the strike by Carioni.
Carioni lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioni missing with a left hand there. Rose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rose tries to counter by clinching up but Carioni breaks away and moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carioni.
Rose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Rose steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Rose wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Carioni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand
and Carioni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Carioni throws a hook but Rose avoids it easily.
Carioni throws an overhand right that lands on Rose's shoulder, as Rose tries to avoid the shot.
Carioni throws an off balance right hand
and Rose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carioni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Carioni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rose is looking to counter the offense by Carioni and move into the clinch.
Carioni cracks Rose with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#Thomas Rose's cut is getting worse.
Carioni misses with a body shot
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
Carioni moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Carioni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rose is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rose displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carioni throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Carioni.
Rose wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Rose wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Carioni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rose on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#Jeez, Thomas Rose's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Carioni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away.
Rose moves out of range of the strikes.
Carioni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rodrigo Carioni!
A victorious Rodrigo Carioni thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1191 Ryan vs Wright
Date: Aug 17, 2025

#R1#
Tampukpuk throws a sloppy head kick and Carioni moves out of range easily.
It looked like Carioni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tampukpuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Carioni misses the target.
Tampukpuk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carioni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tampukpuk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tampukpuk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Tampukpuk manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Carioni on his heels. He'll look to pass Carioni's guard now, I'm sure.
Tampukpuk wants to control from the top but Carioni keeps moving.
Tampukpuk tries to free his leg and advance position but Carioni is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioni wants to get back to his feet but Tampukpuk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tampukpuk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Carioni wants to stand but Tampukpuk is controlling the position.
Tampukpuk trying to control but Carioni is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tampukpuk moves out of range as Carioni strikes.
Carioni misses with a double jab.
Carioni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tampukpuk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carioni thinking.
Rodrigo Carioni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tampukpuk scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
We've been told by Carioni's head coaches at MMAH League and Warrior Nation that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carioni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Tampukpuk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Carioni keeping full guard, as Tampukpuk tries to pass. #T2#
Carioni keeping moving, preventing Tampukpuk from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tampukpuk seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Carioni wants to stand and escape but Tampukpuk is having none of it.
Tampukpuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Carioni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tampukpuk is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tampukpuk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tampukpuk has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for Carioni, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tampukpuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tampukpuk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tampukpuk shoots in but Carioni avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodrigo Carioni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturito Tampukpuk.
Carioni throws a head kick that misses.
Tampukpuk moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Tampukpuk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Tampukpuk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carioni avoids it really well and circles away.
Tampukpuk fails to land the takedown.
Carioni lands with a good body shot.
Carioni throws an overhand right that lands on Tampukpuk's shoulder, as Tampukpuk tries to avoid the shot.
Carioni throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Tampukpuk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carioni is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carioni keeping moving, preventing Tampukpuk from controlling successfully.
Carioni wants to stand but Tampukpuk is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rodrigo Carioni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Carioni's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tampukpuk takes one on the button.
Carioni looks to land a left hand but Tampukpuk moved out of range nicely.
Carioni lands with a nice body punch.
Carioni throws a looping overhand right but Tampukpuk ducks down to avoid it.
Carioni looks to score with a jab to the body but Tampukpuk is just out of range.
Tampukpuk blocks a jab.
Carioni lands a jab to Tampukpuk's midsection.
Carioni lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carioni misses with an uppercut. Tampukpuk saw that one coming.
Tampukpuk is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tampukpuk darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tampukpuk content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Tampukpuk prevents Carioni from standing back up. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tampukpuk is looking to advance position but Carioni won't allow it.
Carioni tries to kick Tampukpuk off but Tampukpuk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk 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.
Tampukpuk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carioni keeps working.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tampukpuk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carioni haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carioni misses with an uppercut.
Tampukpuk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carioni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carioni misses with an uppercut. Tampukpuk saw that one coming.
A big left from Carioni misses. #T3#
Tampukpuk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carioni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Tampukpuk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Tampukpuk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carioni's guard.#ES#
Carioni pushes Tampukpuk off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tampukpuk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carioni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carioni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tampukpuk can do to turn this around?
Carioni throws a body shot but no joy.
Carioni throws the left hand but Tampukpuk avoids the punch easily.
Carioni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tampukpuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carioni.
Tampukpuk ducks under a wild hook from Carioni.
Tampukpuk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Carioni swings for the body but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
As Carioni backs off Tampukpuk throws a huge counter combo but Carioni manages to avoid it all.
Carioni misses with a series of wild punches.
Carioni throws a jab but it's blocked by Tampukpuk.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tampukpuk is defended easily by Carioni.
Carioni appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rodrigo Carioni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturito Tampukpuk.
Carioni swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tampukpuk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Carioni misses with a right hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carioni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tampukpuk. #TD2#
Tampukpuk feints and as Carioni raises his hands in defense, Tampukpuk changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Carioni uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Carioni throws a jab but it's blocked by Tampukpuk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Carioni dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Carioni's cut.
That's time! Carioni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Carioni missing with a left hand there. Tampukpuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Carioni.
Tampukpuk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carioni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tampukpuk somewhat.
Carioni throws a hook to the side of Tampukpuk's head but Tampukpuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tampukpuk avoids the body shot from Carioni.
Carioni misses with an uppercut.
Carioni throws an overhand right that lands on Tampukpuk's shoulder, as Tampukpuk tries to avoid the shot.
Carioni works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tampukpuk shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carioni manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tampukpuk passes Carioni's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Tampukpuk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Carioni could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Tampukpuk has cracked it and Carioni is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Tampukpuk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arturito Tampukpuk!

Event: SYN 1187 - Crispian vs Brown 3
Date: Jul 26, 2025

#R1#
Carioni looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Carioni throws a right hand that misses
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Carioni throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Carioni misses.
A big left from Carioni misses.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Carioni manages to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Chai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Carioni.
Carioni misses with a body shot.
Chai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carioni sprawls and moves away.
Jab, jab by Chai - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioni scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carioni misses the shot to the body.
Chai moves out of range as Carioni strikes.
Chai half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Carioni scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Carioni misses with a right hand
and Chai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carioni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Chai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Rodrigo Carioni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carioni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carioni throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai avoids the body shot from Carioni.
A head kick misses from Carioni.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Carioni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carioni looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Chai appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carioni looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carioni misses the jab.#T2#
Chai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chai moves out of range as Carioni strikes.
Chai tries to counter with a takedown but Carioni is quick to defend against it.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Carioni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Chai counters with a left hand that sends Carioni to the canvas! #ROC#Carioni is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carioni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carioni is still in real trouble! Can Chai finish him?
Chai 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.
Chai lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Carioni is retaining full guard.
Carioni is looking to stand up but Chai isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai postures up in Carioni's guard and throws a big left but Carioni blocks it.
Chai is looking to work some ground and pound but Carioni has wrist control.
Carioni seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Chai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chai won't allow Carioni to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chai postures up in Carioni's guard and throws a big left but Carioni blocks it.
Chai throwing strikes but missing.
Carioni keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Carioni is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chai is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carioni looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai swings for the body but Carioni moves out of range.
Carioni looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Carioni bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.#CUT#That has opened up Rodrigo Carioni's cut even more.
Carioni staying out of range there.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carioni manages to avoid it.
Carioni throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Carioni throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Carioni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Carioni misses.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carioni.
Chai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Presley Chai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Carioni's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Carioni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carioni.
Chai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carioni misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Chai pushes Carioni up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Carioni manages to break the clinch.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Chai half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Carioni misses with a left hand
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carioni throws out the jab.
Chai moves out of range as Carioni strikes.
Chai appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carioni just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Carioni connects with a looping right hand.
Chai moves away from the strike by Carioni.
Carioni just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Chai misses its target.
Carioni misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Chai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carioni sprawls and moves away.
Carioni throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carioni paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Carioni misses with a jab to the body
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carioni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Carioni.
Chai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carioni sprawls and moves away.
Chai moves out of range as Carioni strikes.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carioni. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Carioni scores with a punch to the head.
Carioni scores with a jab. Chai acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#Chai is rocked!
Carioni drops Chai with a big left hand! Chai is injured, injured bad! Carioni jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Carioni!
After winning the bout, Rodrigo Carioni thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 1178 Harris vs. Susi II
Date: Jun 21, 2025

#R1#
Carioni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Esposito doesn't seem bothered though.
Esposito motions for Carioni to come forward. Esposito throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito throws a lazy uppercut
and Carioni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carioni throws a jab but it's blocked by Esposito.
Carioni throws a hook but Esposito avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheers as Carioni lands an impressive looking overhand right. Esposito doesn't seem phased though.
Carioni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Esposito lands a head kick. Carioni smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Carioni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Esposito swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carioni.
Carioni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Esposito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carioni jabs Esposito to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carioni works Esposito's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carioni.
Esposito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Good shot there by Carioni.
Esposito misses with a right hand
and Carioni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Esposito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carioni walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Esposito with the inside leg kick.
Esposito tried to score with a low kick but Carioni checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Carioni misses the target.
Esposito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carioni is out of range and Esposito settles back down. #T1#
Carioni misses with an uppercut. Esposito saw that one coming.
Esposito steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Carioni.
Esposito tries a head kick but it misses.
Carioni throws a big shot that misses.
Esposito wants to counter with a clinch but Carioni pushes him away.
Esposito throws a one two combo.
Carioni doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carioni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Esposito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Esposito lands a jab to Carioni's midsection.
Esposito misses with a head kick.
Carioni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Esposito.
Esposito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Esposito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esposito throws out a loose jab but Carioni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioni swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Esposito closes the distance and clinches.
Esposito leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Carioni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Carioni misses.
Carioni lands a head shot.
Carioni looks to throw the jab but Esposito is out of range.
Carioni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Esposito throws a combination. Carioni tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Carioni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Esposito tries to clinch but Carioni is having none of it.
Esposito just misses with a punch to the body.
Carioni blocks a low kick nicely.
Esposito with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Esposito. Carioni does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Carioni throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Carioni misses with a body shot.
Carioni is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big left from Carioni misses.
Esposito throws a hook but Carioni blocks it.
Carioni was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Carioni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Esposito throws a series of strikes that have Carioni backpedaling.
Esposito with the inside leg kick.
Carioni throws a big shot that misses.
Carioni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carioni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Esposito moves away.#CL2#
Esposito has Carioni up against the cage in a clinch.
Carioni being controlled against the cage.
Esposito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Esposito swings wildly with an uppercut but Carioni uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Carioni blocking some punches.
Esposito is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Carioni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Esposito moves into range and clinches up with Carioni.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Carioni.
Esposito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Esposito as the two fighters clinch.
Carioni wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esposito misses with a punch on the inside.
Esposito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carionis head. #BC#
Carioni breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Esposito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Carioni's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Esposito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carioni.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Esposito clinches up with Carioni and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Carioni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carioni avoids the head kick by Esposito.
Esposito is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carioni throws a jab when Esposito was well out of range.
Carioni takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Carioni takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carioni checks a leg kick.
Esposito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Esposito scores with a jab to the head.
Esposito is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Carioni misses with an uppercut.
Esposito feints a counter leg kick.
Esposito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Esposito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Esposito swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Esposito misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Esposito instigates a clinch.
Esposito misses with the head strike. #T1#
Esposito digs a right hand underneath Carioni's ribcage. Carioni let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carioni tries to break the clinch but Esposito is controlling the position. #BC#
Carioni breaks from the clinch.
Carioni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Esposito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Carioni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Esposito moves out of range of the strikes.
Esposito tries to close the distance and clinch but Carioni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carioni throws a hook but Esposito blocks it.
Carioni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Carioni tries to keep at a distance but Esposito has taken the fight into the clinch.
Esposito misses with a punch on the inside.
Esposito is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Esposito lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carioni.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2##BC#
Carioni breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Esposito fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carioni, pushing him back against the cage.
Carioni is trying to push Esposito away but Esposito has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Esposito tries to work over Carioni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Carioni.
Esposito misses with some punches.
Esposito lands with a light punch inside.
Esposito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carioni's elbow.
A short left from Esposito.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esposito will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Carioni up against the cage.
Esposito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carioni's elbow.
Carioni blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Esposito working aggressively here.
Esposito pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Esposito is struggling to control the position.
Esposito has Carioni pressed against the cage, preventing Carioni from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Esposito has Carioni pressed against the cage.
Carioni managing to block the knees to the body from Esposito. #BC#
Carioni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Esposito lands with a slapping head kick.
Esposito scores with a spinning back kick!
Esposito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carioni.
Carioni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Esposito moves away from the strike by Carioni.
Esposito throws a head kick but Carioni moves out of range. #T4#
Carioni throws a hook to the side of Esposito's head but Esposito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Carioni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Esposito was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carioni jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Esposito throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Esposito closes the distance and clinches.
Carioni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito struggles to land a body shot inside as Carioni controls his hands.
Esposito can't find room to land a body shot as Carioni controls the action.
Carioni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Esposito misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carioni.
Nice body punch from Esposito.
Esposito's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Carioni blocks a body shot from Esposito.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Esposito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Carioni's cut.
That's time! Carioni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice cross by Esposito.
Carioni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carioni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carioni walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Carioni takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Carioni thuds a left hand into Esposito's body.
Carioni just misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito tries to counter with a clinch but Carioni shakes him off and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Carioni 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Carioni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Esposito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Carioni misses.
Carioni misses with a few strikes there.
Carioni slips a jab from Esposito.
Carioni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A combination from Carioni does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Esposito. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Esposito has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Esposito.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Carioni. #T1##BC#
Carioni breaks from the clinch.
Esposito fails to land with a series of punches.
Carioni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Esposito doesn't manage to clinch there - Carioni circles away.
Carioni misses with a hook. Esposito ducked under it nicely.
Carioni throws a shot from downtown. Esposito moves away and avoids it.
Rodrigo Carioni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Esposito tries to move into range but Carioni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carioni misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carioni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Esposito can pounce on him.
Carioni scores with a sloppy right hand. Esposito should have avoided that one.
Carioni throws a jab when Esposito was well out of range.
Esposito throws a one two combo.
Carioni lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carioni misses with a hook.
Esposito connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Esposito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Carioni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Esposito's head backwards.
Esposito throws a nice inside leg kick.
Esposito takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice body punch from Esposito.
Carioni loads up on a big right hand but Esposito slips the punch.#CL2#
Esposito fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carioni, pushing him back against the cage.
Esposito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Esposito manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Esposito keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carioni's efforts to push away.#BC#
Carioni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Esposito gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3##BC#
Carioni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leonardo Esposito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Esposito slips a straight right by Carioni.
Esposito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Esposito lands with a kick to the temple. Carioni shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Carioni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Esposito.#CL2#
Esposito darts in and clinches Carioni up against the cage.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
Carioni letting Esposito take a breather here.
Esposito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Carioni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Esposito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut there from Esposito.
Carioni tries a head kick but it misses.
Esposito unleashes a big counter combination but Carioni bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Esposito slips under a jab from Carioni.
Carioni with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Esposito to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Esposito.
Leonardo Esposito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Carioni misses the target.
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!
Esposito lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carioni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Esposito clinches up with Carioni and pushes him back against the cage.
Esposito lands a left hand.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Carioni.
Carioni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Esposito has Carioni pressed against the cage.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
Carioni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Esposito.
Carioni misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esposito.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Esposito!
Leonardo Esposito tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SYN 1175 Hohenthal vs. Farman
Date: Jun 08, 2025

#R1#
A head kick misses from BÃ©liveau.
Carioni is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
BÃ©liveau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carioni.
Carioni takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carioni throws a looping overhand right but BÃ©liveau ducks down to avoid it.
BÃ©liveau throwing a counter right hand but Carioni manages to avoid it.
Carioni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by BÃ©liveau. BÃ©liveau obviously looking to wear him down.
BÃ©liveau throws a head kick that misses
and Carioni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carioni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carioni throws a looping overhand right but BÃ©liveau ducks down to avoid it.
Carioni takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
BÃ©liveau lunges at Carioni with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Carioni's hand. #CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
BÃ©liveau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carioni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carioni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BÃ©liveau.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BÃ©liveau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carioni.
BÃ©liveau sizes up Carioni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carioni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carioni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carioni takes one on the button.
Carioni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
BÃ©liveau walks into a jab.#T1#
Carioni drops BÃ©liveau with a naaaaasty hook - BÃ©liveau is in real trouble here! Carioni dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Carioni!
Rodrigo Carioni thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1167 Tokugawa vs. Wright 2
Date: May 11, 2025

#R1#
Sycek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carioni swivels and escapes.
Sycek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carioni circles away.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Carioni enables Sycek to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carioni manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
My spies in Brloh inform me that Sycek has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sycek stops Carioni from standing up.
Carioni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sycek stands up over Carioni, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sycek is looking to work some ground and pound but Carioni has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioni wants to stand but Sycek is controlling the position.
Sycek wants to control from the top but Carioni keeps moving. #ES#
Carioni manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1##BC#
Carioni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carioni misses with a straight left.
Samuel Sycek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Carioni gets caught flat footed, as Sycek shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sycek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carioni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Carioni blocks nicely.
Sycek not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sycek wants to control from the top but Carioni keeps moving.
Sycek throws an elbow that misses. Carioni uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sycek's guard. Nice move by Carioni!#REVR##T2#
Sycek has Carioni pulled in close to control his posture.
Sycek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carioni won't allow Sycek to sweep him here.
Sycek is still trying to improve position.
Sycek throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sycek wants to hit a sweep here but Carioni passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sycek there!
Sycek is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Sycek manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Carioni wants to stand up but Sycek has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sycek is looking to get back to full guard here but Carioni has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sycek tries to get back to half guard but can't.#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.
Carioni wants to stand but Sycek is controlling his arm.
Sycek gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sycek regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sycek 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.
Carioni postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carioni is looking to stand up but Sycek won't let him.
Sycek 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.
Carioni would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rodrigo Carioni will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Sycek shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carioni manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Carioni has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sycek is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Carioni breaks from the clinch.
Carioni misses with a wild body shot.
Carioni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carioni jabs Sycek right on the nose. Sycek blinks but takes it well.
Carioni leaves Sycek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carioni misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sycek fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Sycek is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Carioni's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sycek working over Carioni with some ground and pound. Carioni looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.#T1#
Sycek seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carioni does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sycek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sycek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sycek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carioni defending well though.
Sycek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sycek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carioni keeps working.
Carioni avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sycek.
Sycek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sycek lands a nice short elbow.
Sycek looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Sycek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carioni's head.
Ground and pound from Sycek.
Sycek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carioni keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sycek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carioni wants to get back to his feet.
Sycek throwing shots but Carioni is blocking nicely.
Sycek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sycek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Sycek.
Sycek trying to control the action but Carioni is working from the bottom.
Sycek is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Sycek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carioni keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sycek lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sycek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sycek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sycek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carioni's head.
Sycek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sycek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sycek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carioni defending well though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carioni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carioni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sycek tries for a takedown but Carioni circles away easily
and Carioni counters with a nice body shot.
Rodrigo Carioni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sycek.
Sycek misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sycek shoots in and drives through. Carioni sprawls well.
Sycek closes the distance and clinches up with Carioni, looking for a takedown. Sycek pushes Carioni against the cage but Carioni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carioni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Carioni gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sycek to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sycek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carioni wants to stand up but Sycek is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Samuel Sycek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Carioni's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Carioni throws the left hand but Sycek avoids the punch easily.
Sycek gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carioni counters with a stiff right hand.
Carioni lands a body shot.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown but Carioni shows good takedown defense.
Carioni throws a body shot but no joy.
Sycek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodrigo Carioni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sycek.
Carioni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sycek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carioni's waist but Carioni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sycek off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioni throws a sloppy head kick and Sycek moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Carioni gets caught flat footed, as Sycek shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Carioni keeping moving, preventing Sycek from controlling successfully.
Sycek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carioni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Carioni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sycek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carioni works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carioni has momentary wrist control but Sycek slips an elbow through the middle.
Sycek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carioni keeping moving, preventing Sycek from controlling successfully.
Carioni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES#
Carioni kicks Sycek off and gets to his feet.
Carioni looks to land a combination but Sycek avoids it well.
Sycek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carioni's waist but Carioni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sycek off to one side.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Sycek drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carioni keeping moving, preventing Sycek from controlling successfully.
Sycek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sycek works over Carioni with some ground and pound from guard.
Sycek throws an elbow that misses. Carioni uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sycek's guard. Nice move by Carioni!#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sycek looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Carioni preventing the sweep. #T3#
Sycek has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Carioni has passed into side control.
Sycek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sycek is trying to control Carioni's posture but Carioni avoids it.
Sycek is trying to improve his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sycek manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sycek is looking for a sweep. Carioni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU#
Carioni decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Sycek with that takedown attempt.
Sycek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carioni.
Sycek moves out of range as Carioni strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Carioni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carioni 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rodrigo Carioni!
An out of breath Rodrigo Carioni thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 1157 Oneil vs. Bacia
Date: Mar 30, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Tampukpuk dives in and scores a takedown into Carioni's guard.
Tampukpuk trying to move into half guard but instead Carioni has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Tampukpuk is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carioni is aware though and is defending well.
Tampukpuk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk working for submissions but it's allowed Carioni to get to half guard.
Tampukpuk tries to get to full guard but Carioni has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioni wants to stand up but Tampukpuk is controlling the position.
Tampukpuk felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1##SUB2#
Tampukpuk actively working from the bottom here.
Tampukpuk is looking to improve his position.
Tampukpuk wants to get back to full guard but Carioni has passed into side control.
Tampukpuk tries to bench press Carioni off him but Carioni keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Carioni stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2#
Carioni throws a hook to the side of Tampukpuk's head but Tampukpuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tampukpuk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carioni sprawls well. Carioni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tampukpuk gets slowly back to his feet.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand
and Tampukpuk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carioni misses with a hook. Tampukpuk ducked under it nicely.
Tampukpuk wants to counter the offense by Carioni and move into the clinch position.
A swing and a miss from Carioni.
Carioni misses with a hook. Tampukpuk ducked under it nicely.
Carioni jabs Tampukpuk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Carioni catches Tampukpuk right on the button with a cross.
Tampukpuk ducks right into an uppercut from Carioni.
Carioni throws a jab but it's blocked by Tampukpuk.
And Tampukpuk tries to counter it with a takedown but Carioni pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Tampukpuk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Carioni wants to stand but Tampukpuk is controlling the position. #T3#
Carioni keeping full guard, as Tampukpuk tries to pass.
Tampukpuk stops Carioni from standing up.
Tampukpuk is stalling in the full guard.
Tampukpuk pushes down on Carioni's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk seems to be working for a kimura but Carioni defends the submission attempt.
Tampukpuk is trying to control. Carioni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Carioni is defending against the submission attempts here by Tampukpuk. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tampukpuk works his way into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carioni is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tampukpuk asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rodrigo Carioni will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Carioni connects with a single shot there.
Carioni throws a head kick but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carioni.
Tampukpuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carioni.
Carioni throws a lazy right hand but Tampukpuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Tampukpuk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Carioni sprawls well initially but Tampukpuk persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is working for a submission of some sort.
Tampukpuk trying to control from half guard but Carioni is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Tampukpuk seems to be working for a kimura but Carioni defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk wants to work for an arm triangle but Carioni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk 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.
Tampukpuk wants to take a breather but Carioni is having none of it. #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.
Tampukpuk wants to pass the guard but Carioni is defending well.
Carioni pushes Tampukpuk off looking to stand but Tampukpuk dives back in and keeps control.
Tampukpuk is looking to stall here but Carioni recovers full guard.
Tampukpuk wants to control from the top but Carioni keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Carioni is looking to stand up but Tampukpuk isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD2#
Tampukpuk closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carioni doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk tries to pass to full mount but Carioni defends it. #T4##SUB2#
Tampukpuk is looking for a kimura but Carioni is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tampukpuk to get the leverage.
Carioni wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tampukpuk prevents Carioni from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arturito Tampukpuk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tampukpuk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carioni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tampukpuk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carioni misses with an uppercut. Tampukpuk saw that one coming.
Tampukpuk throws a counter combo.
Carioni throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
so Tampukpuk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Carioni wants to stand up but Tampukpuk is controlling him.
Tampukpuk wants to pass the guard but Carioni is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Carioni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tampukpuk passes Carioni's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Carioni is refusing to be controlled, as Tampukpuk sits in half guard.
Tampukpuk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carioni haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is trying to work for a kimura but Carioni is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carioni is trying to stand back up but Tampukpuk is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tampukpuk slips under a jab from Carioni.
Tampukpuk unleashes a big counter combination but Carioni bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tampukpuk fails with the takedown.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Tampukpuk moves away from the strike by Carioni.
Tampukpuk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carioni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tampukpuk scrambles back to his feet.
Carioni dips to his left and cracks Tampukpuk with an uppercut!#KD#
Carioni lands a big head kick that sends Tampukpuk tumbling to the mat! Carioni takes a step backwards and waves Tampukpuk back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Tampukpuk is rocked!#TD2#
Tampukpuk scores with a takedown into Carioni's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tampukpuk wants to pass the guard but Carioni is keeping the position.
Tampukpuk trying to control but Carioni is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk has gone for a leg lock! Carioni slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tampukpuk's guard.#REVR##T4#
Carioni would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Carioni won't allow Tampukpuk to sweep him here.
Tampukpuk trying to control the position.
Carioni wanted to stand there but Tampukpuk had control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tampukpuk is trying to keep Carioni in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Carioni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carioni 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Carioni!
A victorious Rodrigo Carioni thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1150 Oneil vs. Pedersoli
Date: Mar 09, 2025

#R1#
Carioni throws a head kick that misses
and Egyptian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Egyptian with a nice cross.
Egyptian throws a lazy uppercut
and Carioni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Egyptian defending well as Carioni loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That kick from Egyptian tenderised Carioni's leg. Carioni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Carioni misses with a wild body shot.
Egyptian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from Egyptian. #CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Egyptian lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#Carioni is rocked!
Egyptian fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Carioni square on the jaw! Damn, Carioni is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Horus Egyptian!
In his post fight interview, Horus Egyptian started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SYN 1141 Ryan vs. Tokugawa
Date: Feb 09, 2025

#R1#
Carioni misses with a looping right.
Alexandrov Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Carioni throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexandrov Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carioni takes one to the side of the head.
Carioni thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Carioni. Alexandrov Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Alexandrov Jr.
Carioni throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexandrov Jr lands a jab to the head.
Alexandrov Jr tries to clinch up#KD2#
and Carioni counters with a nice right hand that sends Alexandrov Jr toppling to the canvas! Alexandrov Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Carioni finish him?!#ROC2#Alexandrov Jr is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Alexandrov Jr scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Carioni misses the target.
Carioni ducks under a wild hook from Alexandrov Jr.
Carioni throws a counter combo.
Carioni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexandrov Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carioni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carioni throws a lazy right hand but Alexandrov Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carioni throws a hook but Alexandrov Jr avoids it easily.#T1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alexandrov Jr.
Carioni is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Alexandrov Jr is controlling him well.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Alexandrov Jr trying to control the action but Carioni is working from the bottom.
Carioni managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alexandrov Jr.
Alexandrov Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Carioni controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Carioni felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Alexandrov Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Carioni down.
The strikes coming from Alexandrov Jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandrov Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Carioni down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Carioni avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alexandrov Jr.
Carioni tries to escape but Alexandrov Jr is in control.
Carioni takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Carioni pushes Alexandrov Jr away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Alexandrov Jr gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Alexandrov Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Carioni wants to get back to his feet but Alexandrov Jr drags him back down.
Carioni is not content to let Alexandrov Jr control the position.
Alexandrov Jr is putting a hurting on Carioni here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Carioni is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Alexandrov Jr with the ground and pound but Carioni regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Alexandrov Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alexandrov Jr throwing shots but Carioni is blocking nicely.
Carioni avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexandrov Jr.
Alexandrov Jr thows a huge punch but Carioni dodges it nicely.
Alexandrov Jr stalling away here and it's allowed Carioni to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexandrov Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexandrov Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carioni's head.#T4#
Alexandrov Jr wants to control from the top but Carioni keeps moving.
Alexandrov Jr with a nice head shot there.
Carioni utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carioni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carioni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexandrov Jr trying to control but Carioni is working from the bottom.
Alexandrov Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alexandrov Jr postures up in Carioni's guard and throws a big left but Carioni blocks it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Alexandrov Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alexandrov Jr wants to control from the top but Carioni keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexey Alexandrov Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Alexandrov Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Alexey Alexandrov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Carioni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carioni.
Carioni slips under a jab from Alexandrov Jr.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Carioni misses.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Carioni thuds his right hand into Alexandrov Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD2#
Carioni drops Alexandrov Jr with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Alexandrov Jr looks back up at him and smiles so Carioni waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Alexandrov Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carioni misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Alexandrov Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexandrov Jr throws a hook to the side of Carioni's head but Carioni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carioni misses with an uppercut.
Carioni lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Alexandrov Jr out cold! Alexandrov Jr is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rodrigo Carioni!
An out of breath Rodrigo Carioni thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Alexey Alexandrov Jr had this to say: 'Fortes fortuna adiuvat!'.

Event: SYN 1125 Bollomard vs. Dall Jr
Date: Jan 03, 2025

#R1#
Carioni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machine ducks under a wild hook from Carioni.
Machine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carioni throwing a counter right hand but Machine manages to avoid it.
Machine wants to clinch but Carioni slips to the side
and Carioni counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carioni misses with a hook.
Machine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carioni moves away.
Carioni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Carioni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carioni throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#It looks like Alexis Machine has been cut.
Carioni throws the left hand but Machine avoids the punch easily.
Carioni blocks a head kick by Machine.
A counter left hand to the body from Carioni misses its target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machine lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.#BC#
Carioni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexis Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carioni looks to score with a jab to the body but Machine is just out of range.
Machine scores with a head kick. #T1#
Machine moves in looking to clinch but Carioni pushes him off.
Carioni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Carioni.
Nice uppercut lands for Machine. That snapped Carioni's head back. #CL2#
Machine clinches with his opponent.
Carioni is trying to break the clinch but Machine is controlling him.
Machine tries to work over Carioni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carioni.
Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Carioni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carioni misses with a series of wild punches.
Machine throws a counter combo.
Carioni lands a really nice looking cross but Machine seems unphased.
Machine misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Machine moves into the clinch.
Machine swings wildly with an uppercut but Carioni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioni blocking some punches. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carioni working hard to break the clinch.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machine misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Carioni breaks the clinch.
Carioni lands a nice shot that snaps Machine's head back. #CUT#That has opened up Alexis Machine's cut even more.#CL2#
Machine drives through and clinches with Carioni against the cage.
Carioni prevents a body shot from Machine.
Carioni avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Machine throws a head punch that misses.
Nice elbow from Machine.
Carioni blocks the elbow strike.
Machine lands with a light punch inside.
Machine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#Rodrigo Carioni's cut is getting worse.
Carioni dodges an elbow strike from Machine. #T3#
Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machine.
Machine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carioni dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as Carioni controls his hands.
Machine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machine tries a body shot but Carioni blocks it. #BC#
Carioni breaks from the clinch.
Machine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carioni to score with a decent uppercut.
Carioni looks to score with a jab to the body but Machine is just out of range.
Carioni throws a right hand that Machine ducks under and follows up with a left that Machine also avoids with ease.
Machine tries to clinch but Carioni is having none of it. #CL2#
Machine drives through and clinches with Carioni against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Carioni's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Carioni breaks from the clinch.
Carioni throws a jab but it's blocked by Machine. #T4#
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carioni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carioni takes a kick to the side of the head.
Machine moves in looking to clinch but Carioni pushes him off.#CL2#
Machine drives through and clinches with Carioni against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Carioni manages to break the clinch.
Carioni throws a jab when Machine was well out of range.
Carioni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machine moves in looking to clinch but Carioni pushes him off.#CL2#
Machine clinches up with Carioni and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Carioni manages to break the clinch.
Machine defending well as Carioni loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy left from Carioni finds it's target.#CL2#
Machine clinches with his opponent.
Machine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machine swings wildly with an uppercut but Carioni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machine tries a body shot but Carioni blocks it.
Carioni blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexis Machine will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##KD2#
Machine cracks Carioni with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Carioni looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Machine finish him? #ROC2#Carioni is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
A jab lands there for Carioni.
Oh Carioni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machine darts in trying to clinch
and Carioni counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carioni seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from Machine misses.
Carioni misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carioni circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carioni bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Machine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machine throws a right and a left that Carioni avoids nicely.
Machine on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#The cut above Alexis Machine's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carioni connects with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Machine instigates a clinch.
Carioni wants to get back to striking at distance but Machine won't allow it.
Machine lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Rodrigo Carioni's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T1#
Machine swings wildly with an uppercut but Carioni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Carioni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Machine.
Machine misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Machine on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Machine.
Machine has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Carioni seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Machine can turn it around.
Machine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machine misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Carioni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machine throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#Jeez, Rodrigo Carioni's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#CL2#
Machine takes the fight into the clinch.
Machine misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
Machine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Machine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexis Machine!

Event: DMMA 378
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1#
Carioni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve lands with a hook. Carioni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Carioni.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Carioni. Beautiful body shot.
Steve swings away with a body shot that misses
and Carioni counters with a straight right hand.
Carioni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Steve on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carioni connects with a right hand. Steve shakes it off.
Carioni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steve misses with an uppercut.
Carioni throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Steve.
Steve drops his hands momentarily and Carioni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steve bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've been told by Carioni's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carioni misses with a body shot. #T1#
A left lands for Carioni.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carioni.
Carioni misses with a looping right.
Carioni looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Carioni misses.
Some wild striking there from Carioni.
A jab from Steve finds it's way through Carioni's defenses.
Carioni looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Steve lands a nice looking body shot.
Carioni misses with a wild combination.
Steve throws out a counter right but Carioni avoids it with no problem.
Carioni looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.#T2#
Carioni lands a jab.
Steve fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carioni swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Carioni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Carioni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioni throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body.
Carioni throws a nice looking combination but Steve bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steve scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Carioni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carioni was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Carioni 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.
Carioni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Steve lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carioni throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Steve throws out a loose jab but Carioni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carioni missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Steve throws a hook but Carioni blocks it.
Steve takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Carioni throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Carioni.
Carioni connects with a right hand. Steve shakes it off.
Carioni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Rodrigo Carioni's cut is getting worse.
Carioni looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
A shot to the body from Carioni misses
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Carioni is rocked!#CL2#
Carioni tries to keep at a distance but Steve has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh Carioni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4##BC#
Carioni breaks the clinch.
Carioni seems to have got his legs back now.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. Steve catches Carioni right on the button with a cross.
Carioni gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Steve gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Carioni is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stoner Steve!
Our winner, Stoner Steve, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 366 Kaengsaklek v Ekaku
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Carioni misses with a hook. Pervitin ducked under it nicely.
Pervitin throwing a counter right hand but Carioni manages to avoid it.
Pervitin dodges the punch combination from Carioni.
Pervitin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carioni's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pervitin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carioni scrambles back to his feet.
Pervitin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carioni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carioni throws a body punch but Pervitin moves out of range.
Pervitin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
A telegraphed right hand from Carioni misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Pervitin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pervitin scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carioni misses with a hook.
Pervitin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Carioni throws the left hand but Pervitin avoids the punch easily.
Carioni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pervitin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carioni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pervitin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Pervitin misses with a body shot.
Carioni misses with a jab to the body
and Pervitin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pervitin throws a hook but Carioni avoids it easily.
Carioni let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pervitin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Carioni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pervitin manages to avoid it.
Rodrigo Carioni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pervitin misses with a wild body shot.
Pervitin staying out of range there.
Pervitin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pervitin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carioni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pervitin was well out of range. Poor timing from Carioni.
Carioni connects with a nice looking jab.
Carioni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pervitin loads up on a big right hand but Carioni slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Carioni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carioni throws a body shot but no joy.
Carioni throws a shot from downtown. Pervitin moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Pervitin blocks a jab.
Carioni connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carioni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pervitin.
Pervitin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carioni was well out of range. Poor timing from Pervitin.
Carioni misses with a looping left.
Pervitin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Carioni tries a head kick but it misses.
Pervitin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carioni.
A slow jab from Carioni misses its intended target.
Pervitin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Carioni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pervitin.
Pervitin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Carioni misses the shot to the body.
Carioni looks to land a combination but Pervitin avoids it well.
Carioni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pervitin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carioni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Pervitin lands a right hook to the body.
Carioni misses with a right hand
and Pervitin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Pervitin 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.
Pervitin prevents Carioni from getting back to his feet.
Carioni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pervitin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pervitin lands a couple of elbows.
Pervitin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Pervitin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Carioni dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Pervitin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carioni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carioni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pervitin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carioni's guard. #REVR##T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pervitin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pervitin throws an elbow that misses. Carioni uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pervitin's guard. Nice move by Carioni!#REVB#
Pervitin wants to sweep but no luck.
Carioni wants to get up but he can't break Pervitin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Pervitin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Pervitin has his foot on Carioni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carioni works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Carioni gets to his feet. Pervitin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Carioni misses with a double jab
and Pervitin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rodrigo Carioni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Carioni's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pervitin blocks a jab.
Carioni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pervitin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carioni thinking.
Pervitin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carioni. That did some damage!
Pervitin shoots in looking for a takedown but Carioni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pervitin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carioni throws out a counter right but Pervitin avoids it with no problem.
Pervitin looks to land a right hand but Carioni moved out of range.
Carioni throws a right and a left that Pervitin avoids nicely.
Pervitin slips a jab from Carioni.
Pervitin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Carioni just manages to avoid it.
Pervitin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carioni throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioni misses with a wild body shot.
Pervitin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pervitin misses the body punch
and Carioni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carioni throws a right hand that misses
and Pervitin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carioni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pervitin in his tracks. #T1#
Carioni throws an off balance right hand
and Pervitin counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Pervitin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pervitin lands in his opponent's guard.
Pervitin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pervitin postures up in Carioni's guard and throws a big left but Carioni blocks it.
Pervitin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carioni wants to stand up but Pervitin is controlling him.
Pervitin forces his way into half guard.
Ground and pound from Pervitin. #T2#
Pervitin throwing shots but Carioni is blocking nicely.
Pervitin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pervitin working over Carioni with some ground and pound. Carioni looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pervitin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carioni's head.
Carioni avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pervitin.
Pervitin stops Carioni from getting back to his feet.
Pervitin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carioni defending well though.
Pervitin thows a huge punch but Carioni dodges it nicely.
Pervitin stops Carioni from getting back to his feet.
Carioni keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pervitin is just content to waste time from the top position. Carioni takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Pervitin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carioni is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
An inside leg kick lands from Pervitin.
Carioni paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Carioni blocks a jab.
Carioni jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carioni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pervitin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carioni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pervitin.
Carioni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Pervitin misses the target.#T4#
Carioni plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pervitin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carioni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pervitin.
Good shot there by Carioni.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pervitin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pervitin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand
and Pervitin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carioni throws a body punch but Pervitin moves out of range.
Pervitin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carioni sprawls and moves away.
Carioni looks to throw the jab but Pervitin is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pervitin.
Carioni throws out a loose jab but Pervitin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pervitin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Carioni avoids it.
Pervitin looks for the body kick but Carioni saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mr Pervitin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Carioni's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Pervitin. That snapped Carioni's head back.
Carioni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pervitin misses with a right hand
letting Carioni counter with a right hand.
Carioni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carioni jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Carioni as Pervitin shoots in.
Pervitin slips a jab and a cross from Carioni.
It looked like Pervitin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pervitin misses the body punch #KD2#
and Carioni counters with a head kick that drops Pervitin to the mat! Pervitin scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Pervitin is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Mr Pervitin has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pervitin misses with an uppercut.
Oh Pervitin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the body from Carioni misses
and Pervitin counters with a straight right hand.
Pervitin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carioni defends it nicely.
Pervitin seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Pervitin ducks under a wild hook from Carioni.
Pervitin tries to move into range but Carioni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carioni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carioni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pervitin was well out of range. Poor timing from Carioni.
Carioni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pervitin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Carioni scores with a hook to the body. Pervitin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carioni scores with a nice strike.
Pervitin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carioni has time to react.
Carioni misses with a straight right.
Pervitin shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Pervitin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carioni throws a body punch but Pervitin moves out of range.
Carioni throws a lazy right hand but Pervitin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Pervitin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carioni works Pervitin's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carioni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carioni misses the body punch
and Carioni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Carioni is rocked!
Carioni looks to throw the jab but Pervitin is out of range.
Pervitin walks into a straight right hand from Carioni.
A left lands for Carioni.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carioni. Pervitin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carioni throws a jab when Pervitin was well out of range.
Carioni throws out a loose jab but Pervitin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioni looks to land a combination but Pervitin avoids it well.
Carioni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pervitin stuns Carioni with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Pervitin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pervitin slips a jab from Carioni.
Carioni misses with a straight left.
Carioni throws a right hand that misses
and Pervitin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Rodrigo Carioni's cut even more.
Carioni throws a jab when Pervitin was well out of range.
Pervitin misses with a hook.
Pervitin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carioni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pervitin.
Pervitin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pervitin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pervitin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carioni to score with a decent uppercut.
Carioni throws an overhand right that lands on Pervitin's shoulder, as Pervitin tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Carioni misses. #T4#
Carioni fails to land with a series of punches.
Pervitin slips a straight right by Carioni.
Pervitin throws a body shot but no joy.
Carioni connects with a right hand. Pervitin shakes it off.
Pervitin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carioni as he jumps to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carioni scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pervitin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carioni.
A countering left hand to the body from Carioni misses.
Pervitin misses with an uppercut
and Carioni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carioni throws an overhand right that lands on Pervitin's shoulder, as Pervitin tries to avoid the shot.
Carioni throws a poor cross that misses
and Pervitin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Carioni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carioni 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Carioni!
Our winner, Rodrigo Carioni, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 359 Kaengsaklek v Drake
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Good exchange - Carioni coming out on top.
Carioni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carioni ducks under a wild hook from Kostov.
Kostov throws a front kick that sends Carioni stumbling back into the cage.
Carioni throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kostov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carioni takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carioni missing with a left hand there. Kostov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand
and Kostov counters with a nice uppercut.
Carioni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kostov.
Carioni misses with a lunging right hand
and Kostov counters with a leg kick.
Kostov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kostov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kostov with a nice calf kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Carioni.
Kostov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Carioni blocks it well.
Carioni dips to his left and cracks Kostov with an uppercut!
Carioni throws a right and a left that Kostov avoids nicely.
Kostov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Carioni throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostov counters with a stiff right hand.
Carioni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kostov. Kostov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kostov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carioni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kostov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kostov cracks Carioni with a right hand to the side of the head.
Carioni lands a jab to the head.
Kostov moves out of range as Carioni strikes.
Carioni misses with a left hand
and Kostov counters with a right hand to the body.
Carioni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kostov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carioni.
Kostov wants to counter with a clinch but Carioni pushes him away.
Kostov tries to work over Carioni's front leg with a kick but Carioni checks it.
Carioni swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kostov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carioni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kostov moves away.
Kostov throws the left hand but Carioni avoids the punch easily.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carioni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Carioni misses with a double jab
and Kostov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kostov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carioni had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Carioni on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carioni.
Kostov thumps Carioni with a low kick.
Carioni misses with a body shot
and Kostov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kostov misses with a hook. Carioni ducked under it nicely.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand
and Kostov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carioni throws a lazy uppercut
and Kostov counters with an outside leg kick.
Carioni misses the shot to the body.
Carioni ducks right into an uppercut from Kostov.
Kostov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kostov throws a shot from downtown. Carioni moves away and avoids it.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand
and Kostov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Carioni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kostov counters with a leg kick.
Kostov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carioni on the side of the head. #ROC2#Carioni is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.#KD2#
Kostov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Carioni sprawling to the canvas! Carioni rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kostov finish him?!
Oh Carioni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kostov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carioni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kostov counters with a huge left! Carioni is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kostov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Carioni from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kostov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Kostov!
A relieved looking Pavel Kostov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 350 Svyatogor v Puno
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Masamba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carioni.
Carioni lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Lutalo Masamba has been cut.
Carioni throws a jab but it's blocked by Masamba.
Masamba moves away from the strike by Carioni.
Carioni scores with a nice strike.
Masamba slips under a jab.
Carioni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Carioni does no damage.
Carioni misses with a lunging right hand
and Masamba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioni throws out a loose jab but Masamba uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masamba! But no joy.
A slow jab from Carioni misses its intended target.
Carioni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Masamba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carioni thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Carioni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masamba.
Masamba only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Carioni misses with an uppercut
and Masamba counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Carioni throws a lazy right hand but Masamba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masamba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carioni misses with a head kick.
Carioni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carioni misses with a left hand
enabling Masamba to counter with a crisp jab.
Masamba lands an overhand right.
We've been told by Carioni's head coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carioni throws a lazy uppercut
and Carioni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carioni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masamba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Carioni is rocked!
Carioni misses the jab.
Oh Carioni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A chopping leg kick lands by Masamba.
Masamba throws a sloppy head kick and Carioni moves out of range easily.
Carioni seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carioni moves away from the strike by Masamba. #T2#
Carioni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masamba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carioni misses with an uppercut. Masamba saw that one coming.
Carioni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carioni misses with a hook #KD2#
and Masamba counters with a crisp right hand that drops Carioni! Masamba lets Carioni back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Carioni throws a big shot that misses.
Carioni misses with a hook
and Masamba counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lutalo Masamba!
During a confident post fight interview, Lutalo Masamba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 346 Mogh v Pisswater
Date: Sep 01, 2024

#R1#
Carioni misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Carioni.
Carioni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carioni throws a hook but Widenose avoids it easily.
Carioni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Widenose.
Widenose dives in and grabs Carioni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carioni pushes down on Widenose's head and hops out.
Carioni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioni fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Widenose ducks under a wild hook from Carioni.
Widenose shoots in for a takedown but Carioni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodrigo Carioni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widenose.
Carioni throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Widenose counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Widenose stops Carioni from getting back to his feet.
Widenose thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carioni's head.
Widenose stops Carioni from getting back to his feet.
Widenose is keen to just control but Carioni is a slippery customer.
Widenose missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#ES#
Carioni manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Carioni throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Widenose counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Carioni! #SUB2#
Widenose working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Widenose tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
The strikes coming from Widenose are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Carioni wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Widenose trying to control the action but Carioni is working from the bottom. #T3#
Carioni is pushing Widenose's head away, looking to escape. Widenose manages to hold on to the position though.
Carioni is trying to escape the position but Widenose is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Widenose is trying to get an arm triangle but Carioni is defending well.
Carioni is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carioni misses with a body shot.
Widenose feints the counter takedown.
Widenose is looking to clinch.
Carioni scores with a nice strike.
Widenose shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carioni as he avoids it easily.
Carioni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carioni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Widenose under the eye.
Carioni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Widenose uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carioni.
Carioni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carioni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Widenose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carioni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carioni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carioni misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Carioni dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Widenose drops his hands momentarily and Carioni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carioni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widenose can do to turn this around?
Carioni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carioni misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Widenose counters with a takedown into side control.
Widenose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carioni keeps working.
Widenose throwing strikes but Carioni manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Carioni tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Widenose struggling a bit here.#T1#
Carioni wants to stand but Widenose has his arm trapped.
Widenose tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Carioni decides to stand back up.
Carioni looks to land a right hand but Widenose moved out of range.
Widenose drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carioni defends it well.
Widenose staying out of range there.
Carioni connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Bofur Widenose has been cut.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Carioni.
Widenose staying out of range there.
Widenose changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carioni throws a body shot but no joy.
Carioni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Widenose.
Carioni misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Widenose counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Carioni is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Widenose is controlling him.
Widenose looking to sit in guard and control but Carioni gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Widenose has his foot on Carioni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carioni works his way back into a safe position though.
Widenose working a defensive guard but Carioni manages to pass into side control anyway.
Widenose is trying to get back to half guard.
Carioni wants to stand but Widenose has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Widenose's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Widenose tries to bench press Carioni off him but Carioni keeps the position.
Carioni tries to stand but Widenose is controlling his head.
Widenose is trying to control Carioni's posture but Carioni avoids it.
Widenose tries to buck Carioni off but Carioni is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carioni tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Carioni will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Carioni dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bofur Widenose's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Carioni.
Carioni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Carioni looks to land a left hand but Widenose moved out of range nicely.
Carioni throws a body shot but no joy.
Carioni scores with a jab.
Carioni throws a body punch but Widenose moves out of range.
Carioni throws a shot from downtown. Widenose moves away and avoids it.
Carioni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Widenose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carioni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Carioni coming out on top.#TD2#
Widenose shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Widenose showed some decent athleticism there.
Carioni looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Widenose keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Carioni is trying to stand back up but Widenose is controlling him
Widenose is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Carioni!
Widenose in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T2#
Widenose tries to control but Carioni wriggling away.
Widenose is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Carioni can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Widenose misses with a head shot.
Widenose can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carioni is looking to escape.
Widenose raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rodrigo Carioni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Widenose thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T3#
Widenose raining down hammerfists from mount.
Carioni wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Widenose in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Carioni is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Widenose controlling his opponent.
Carioni wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Widenose throws some wild stikes that Carioni manages to avoid easily.
Widenose unloads with some shots from mount but Carioni bucks and avoids them well.
Carioni is bucking up trying to escape but Widenose cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Widenose controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widenose throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bofur Widenose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carioni 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DMMA 332 Zahedi vs Okongwu
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Carioni scores with a sloppy right hand. Adamos should have avoided that one.
Carioni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adamos.
Carioni misses with an uppercut
and Adamos counters with a straight right hand.
Adamos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adamos ducks under a wild hook from Carioni.
Carioni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adamos.
Adamos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carioni misses with an uppercut. Adamos saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Adamos.
Adamos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carioni looks to score with a jab to the body but Adamos is just out of range.
Adamos throws out a counter right but Carioni avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Carioni's head coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adamos ducks under a wild hook from Carioni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Carioni.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carioni. Adamos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adamos throws a hook but Carioni blocks it.
Carioni is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Carioni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Adamos doesn't manage to clinch there - Carioni circles away.
Carioni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adamos was well out of range. Poor timing from Carioni.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand
and Adamos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carioni misses with a looping left.
Adamos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carioni on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Carioni ducks under a wild hook from Adamos.
Adamos lands with an overhand left.
Adamos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Carioni misses the target.
Carioni lands with a straight right. Adamos didn't see that one coming.
Carioni tries to bum rush Adamos with a series of wild strikes but Adamos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carioni. Adamos does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adamos misses with the head strike. #T2#
Adamos missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adamos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adamos lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Adamos.
Carioni wants to break free but Adamos has control. #BC#
Carioni manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Adamos drives through and clinches with Carioni against the cage. #BC#
Carioni breaks from the clinch.
Carioni lands a jab-cross combination.
Carioni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adamos connects with the punch.
Carioni is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Adamos has closed the distance and engaged Carioni in a clinch. #T3#
Carioni blocks a body shot from Adamos.
Adamos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carioni blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Carioni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carioni misses with a looping left.
Carioni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adamos moves away.
Carioni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adamos.
Adamos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Carioni lands a jab to the head.
Carioni misses with a right hand
and Adamos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adamos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carioni.
Carioni misses with a lunging right hand
and Adamos counters with a huge left! Carioni is in big trouble! He's backing up but Adamos isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Carioni from any more damage. A dominating finish by Adamos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Adamos!
Adrian Adamos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 326 Martin vs Johnson
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Carioni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Torres.#CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
A jab from Torres misses.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Carioni. #CUT#It looks like Benji Torres has been cut.
Carioni lands with an uppercut that bounces Torres off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Carioni.
Torres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carioni throws out the jab.
Torres slips under a jab.
Carioni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torres manages to avoid it.
Carioni lands a head shot.
Carioni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Torres blocks a jab.
Carioni cracks Torres with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carioni stuns Torres with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torres lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Carioni throws a jab when Torres was well out of range.
A jab from Carioni finds it's way through Torres's defenses.
A punch lands to the side of Torres 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Carioni misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carioni.#CUT#That has opened up Benji Torres's cut even more.
Carioni throws a hook but Torres blocks it.#CL2#
Torres has closed the distance and engaged Carioni in a clinch.
Carioni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carioni's elbow.
Torres swings wildly with an uppercut but Carioni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres has a couple of punches blocked by Carioni.
Torres swings wildly with an uppercut but Carioni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Torres - that landed with a thud. #T2##BC#
Carioni manages to break the clinch.
Torres slips under a jab.
It seemed like Torres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Torres pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carioni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carioni throws a hook but Torres blocks it.
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!
Carioni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Torres.
Torres walks into a left hand.
Torres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
A swing and a miss from Carioni.
Torres swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carioni throws out a loose jab but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioni misses with a hook
letting Torres counter with a right hand.
Carioni misses with a two punch combination.
Carioni misses with a looping right.
Carioni is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Torres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carioni.
Carioni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torres bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torres takes one to the chin there.
Torres moves out of range as Carioni strikes.
Carioni misses with a right hand
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carioni misses with a straight left.
Torres looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carioni throws a lazy uppercut
letting Torres counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Torres moves into the clinch.#BC#
Carioni breaks from the clinch.
Carioni misses with a wild body shot.
Torres has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Carioni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Carioni misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Torres counters with a crisp right hand that drops Carioni! Torres lets Carioni back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Carioni is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carioni gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Torres points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Carioni wakes up just in time to hear Torres thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benji Torres!

Event: DMMA 320 De Geno vs Kruth
Date: Jun 02, 2024

#R1#
Carioni throws a hook to the side of Widenose's head but Widenose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Widenose tries to clinch but Carioni moves out of range.
Carioni throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Widenose counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Carioni!
Widenose with the ground and pound but Carioni regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Widenose is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carioni defends it well.
Widenose missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose is looking to advance position but Carioni won't allow it.
Carioni is trying to stand back up but Widenose is controlling him #T1#
Widenose sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carioni defending well though.
Widenose is looking to advance position but Carioni won't allow it.
Carioni is trying to stand up here but Widenose is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widenose misses with a head shot. Carioni uses the momentum to regain guard.
Widenose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carioni works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carioni keeping full guard, as Widenose tries to pass.
Carioni will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Widenose lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Carioni keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Widenose fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carioni with a hook.
Widenose slips under a jab.
Widenose feints the counter takedown.
Carioni misses with a hook.
Widenose with the counter takedown but Carioni avoids it easily.
Widenose slips a straight right by Carioni.#T3#
Carioni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Widenose tries to counter it with a takedown but Carioni pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Widenose clinches.
Widenose looking for a takedown.
Widenose is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carioni pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carioni prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodrigo Carioni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widenose.
Carioni tries to circle away but Widenose has him pinned against the cage.
Carioni is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Widenose gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Widenose has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carioni looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4#
Widenose throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Carioni to regain full guard.
Carioni wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Widenose manages to pass to side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Widenose lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Widenose is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widenose looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bofur Widenose will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Carioni digs a good hook to Widenose's body.
Carioni looks to score with a jab to the body but Widenose is just out of range.
Widenose tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Widenose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carioni.
Carioni misses with a looping left.
And Widenose tries to counter it with a takedown but Carioni pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Widenose fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Some wild striking there from Carioni.
And Widenose tries to counter it with a takedown but Carioni pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carioni lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
And Widenose tries to counter it with a takedown but Carioni pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Widenose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carioni.#CL2#
Widenose fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carioni, pushing him back against the cage.#T1##BC#
Carioni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodrigo Carioni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Widenose slips a jab from Carioni.
Carioni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carioni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widenose can do to turn this around?
Carioni misses with a looping left.
A big left from Carioni misses.
Carioni cracks Widenose with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Widenose darts in and clinches Carioni up against the cage.#TD2#
Widenose gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Widenose not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carioni is looking to escape.
Widenose is trying to control the action in half guard but Carioni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Widenose with the ground and pound but Carioni uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Carioni wants to stand and escape but Widenose is having none of it.
Widenose with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Widenose passes Carioni's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bofur Widenose has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Widenose thows a huge punch but Carioni dodges it nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Widenose working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Widenose trying to control the pace.
Widenose is looking to take a break and control but Carioni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Carioni wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Carioni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carioni throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Widenose decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carioni's guard.
Widenose wants to control from the top but Carioni keeps moving.
Widenose prevents Carioni from getting back to his feet.
Carioni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Widenose lands a couple of digs.
Widenose stops Carioni from standing up.
Widenose wants to control from the top but Carioni keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Widenose fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carioni misses with a hook. Widenose ducked under it nicely.
Widenose with the counter takedown but Carioni avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Widenose scores with a takedown into Carioni's guard.

Carioni pushes Widenose off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Carioni dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Carioni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carioni lands a jab.
Carioni throws out a loose jab but Widenose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Widenose feints the counter takedown.
Widenose shoots for a takedown but Carioni saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Widenose is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carioni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carioni throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Widenose counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Carioni is trying to escape back to his feet but Widenose uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Widenose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Widenose tries to advance to mount but can't.
Widenose is working Carioni over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1##SUB2#
Widenose is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carioni knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Widenose throwing strikes but Carioni manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Widenose tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carioni wants to stand but Widenose has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard. #T2##SUB2#
Widenose is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Widenose trying to control the position.
Carioni trying to stand up but can't free himself from Widenose's guard.#SUB2#
Widenose is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carioni is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Widenose escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carioni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carioni has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Widenose working for submissions but it's allowed Carioni to get to half guard.
Widenose trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Widenose is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Widenose is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SU#
Carioni stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Widenose showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carioni.
Carioni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Widenose.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carioni looks to land a left hand but Widenose moved out of range nicely.
Carioni throws an overhand right that lands on Widenose's shoulder, as Widenose tries to avoid the shot.
Carioni scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Carioni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carioni 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Carioni!
A relieved looking Rodrigo Carioni thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 312 Kersikov vs Carioni
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Carioni misses the target.
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Carioni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov slips a jab from Carioni.
Carioni misses with a hook
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Carioni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Carioni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Carioni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carioni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Carioni saw that one coming.
Carioni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carioni swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Carioni throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Kersikov counters with a nice right hand that sends Carioni toppling to the canvas! Carioni scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kersikov finish him?!#ROC#Carioni is rocked!
Kersikov is stalking Carioni. Carioni circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Kersikov, and it's lights out! Carioni really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boyko Kersikov!
Boyko Kersikov retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Boyko Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 192
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
A lazy left from Carioni finds it's target.
Carioni misses with a body shot
and Adderley counters with a straight right hand.
Carioni is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adderley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carioni throws a hook but Adderley avoids it easily.
Carioni looks to throw the jab but Adderley is out of range.
Carioni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adderley.
Adderley counters with a body kick.
Carioni misses with a shot to the body
letting Adderley counter with a right hand.
Carioni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adderley.
Carioni misses the jab.
Carioni misses with a body shot.
Carioni misses with a lunging right hand
and Adderley counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Carioni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Adderley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Carioni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adderley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Adderley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Adderley tries to close the distance and clinch but Carioni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adderley wants to clinch up but Carioni keeps it at a distance.
Carioni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carioni misses with a left hand
and Adderley counters with a stiff right hand.
Carioni throws a sloppy head kick
and Adderley counters with a right hand to the body.
Carioni throws out a loose jab but Adderley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioni just misses with a punch to the body.
Carioni throws an overhand right that lands on Adderley's shoulder, as Adderley tries to avoid the shot.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand
and Adderley counters with a straight right hand.
Carioni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adderley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Carioni. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adderley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Carioni throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carioni misses the jab.
Adderley throws out a loose jab but Carioni uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Adderley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Adderley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adderley tries to land a knee to the head but Carioni blocks with his arms.
Adderley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adderley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adderley throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Carioni manages to break the clinch.
Carioni just misses with a punch to the body.
Adderley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carioni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Carioni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adderley is looking for the big counter here.
Adderley avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Adderley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adderley throws a right and a left that Carioni avoids nicely.
Adderley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carioni throws a poor cross that misses
and Adderley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adderley tries to clinch up.
Carioni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adderley.
Adderley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carioni lands with a straight right. Adderley didn't see that one coming.
Adderley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carioni had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Carioni connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adderley's hands.
Carioni missing with a left hand there. Adderley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adderley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Carioni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Adderley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Carioni looks to land a right hand but Adderley moved out of range.
Adderley takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Carioni tries to keep at a distance but Adderley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Carioni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adderley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carioni.
Adderley tries a quick counter leg kick but Carioni is wise to it.
Adderley scores with a hook.
A big right from Carioni misses.
Adderley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carioni momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carioni. Adderley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carioni misses with a looping left.
Carioni throws a hook but Adderley blocks it.
Adderley throws a big counter head kick but Carioni avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Carioni gets tackled into the cage by Adderley. Adderley maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rodrigo Carioni will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Carioni misses with a hook. Adderley ducked under it nicely.
Adderley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carioni misses with a hook. Adderley ducked under it nicely.
Adderley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carioni swings for the body but Adderley moves out of range.
Carioni throws a lazy right hand but Adderley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carioni swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Adderley to counter with a crisp jab.
Carioni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adderley moves away.
Carioni scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adderley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carioni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Carioni.
A telegraphed right hand from Carioni misses the target.
Carioni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Carioni lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Adderley falls backwards - clearly groggy! Carioni dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Carioni!
Rodrigo Carioni retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Rodrigo Carioni made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ENIGMA 188
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
ONeill takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carioni throws a series of punches but ONeill moves out of range.
ONeill misses with a left hand
and Carioni counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Dempsey ONeill has been cut.
Carioni throws a jab but it's blocked by ONeill.
Carioni misses with a wild body shot.
ONeill scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
ONeill misses with an uppercut
and Carioni counters with a left to the body.
ONeill drops his hands momentarily and Carioni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carioni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
ONeill takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from ONeill is predictable there
and Carioni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carioni thows a left - swing and a miss!
ONeill misses with a head kick.
ONeill connects with a solid leg kick.
Carioni throws a looping overhand right but ONeill ducks down to avoid it.
As Carioni looks to move away, ONeill throws a big counter combo but Carioni just gets out of the way.
Carioni throws a looping overhand right but ONeill ducks down to avoid it. #KD2#
Carioni lands a big uppercut and ONeill crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but ONeill looks OK. Carioni waves ONeill back to his feet!
ONeill looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Carioni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Carioni misses.
ONeill thows a leg kick but Carioni checks it #KD2#
and Carioni counters with a crisp right hand that drops ONeill! Carioni lets ONeill back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#ONeill is rocked!
Carioni darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! ONeill's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Carioni before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodrigo Carioni!
Rodrigo Carioni is the new super heavyweight champion!
Rodrigo Carioni decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 186
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Pierre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#It looks like George Pierre has been cut.
Pierre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carioni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pierre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Carioni lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheers as Carioni lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pierre doesn't seem phased though.
Pierre tries to clinch but Carioni moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Carioni.
Pierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carioni.
Pierre throws a looping overhand right but Carioni ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pierre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Pierre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carioni connects with a looping right hand.
Carioni has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pierre is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pierre walks into a left hand. #ROC2#Pierre is rocked!#CUT2#George Pierre's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carioni sprawls well. Carioni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pierre gets slowly back to his feet.
Carioni works Pierre's body with a nice hook.#KD2#
Carioni lands a left and a right that send Pierre crashing to the mat, dazed. Carioni thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Pierre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pierre tries to clinch up but Carioni circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Pierre tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Carioni counters with a crisp right that sends Pierre to the canvas! Carioni follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Carioni!
A very excited looking Rodrigo Carioni made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ENIGMA 184
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Bollomard gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#It looks like Jacques Bollomard has been cut.
Bollomard slips a straight right by Carioni.
Carioni throws a hook to the side of Bollomard's head but Bollomard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carioni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carioni looks to score with a jab to the body but Bollomard is just out of range.
Bollomard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bollomard tries to clinch but Carioni is having none of it.
Bollomard slips under a jab from Carioni.
Bollomard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bollomard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bollomard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bollomard swings for the body but Carioni moves out of range.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bollomard slips a jab from Carioni.
Bollomard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bollomard feinted with a counter takedown.
Bollomard lands a slapping body shot.
A combination from Carioni does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bollomard misses with a hook to the body
and Carioni counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Bollomard looks to score with a jab to the body but Carioni is just out of range.
Carioni throws a jab when Bollomard was well out of range.
Bollomard ducks under a wild hook from Carioni.
Bollomard connects with a single shot there.
Bollomard slips a straight right by Carioni.
Bollomard feinted with a counter takedown.
Carioni looks to score with a jab to the body but Bollomard is just out of range.
Bollomard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bollomard slips under a jab.
Bollomard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carioni sprawls and moves away.
Carioni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bollomard misses the shot to the body.
Carioni throws a jab but it's blocked by Bollomard.
Carioni looks to land a left hand but Bollomard moved out of range nicely.
Carioni scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigo Carioni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bollomard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carioni as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Carioni lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bollomard at a distance.
Bollomard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carioni throws out the jab.
Bollomard swings for the body but Carioni moves out of range.
Carioni is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bollomard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carioni throws out a counter right but Bollomard avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Carioni lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Carioni drops Bollomard with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bollomard looks back up at him and smiles so Carioni waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Bollomard is rocked!
Bollomard slips under a jab.
Bollomard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oh Bollomard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carioni takes a swing at Bollomard's ribcage but misses.
Bollomard is looking to wear down Carioni with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bollomard gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Bollomard tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Carioni is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Bollomard buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Bollomard!! Bollomard is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Carioni throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Carioni!
Rodrigo Carioni decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 182
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Carioni throws a jab when Barrels was well out of range.
Carioni slips under a jab.
Carioni doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Carioni misses with a body shot.
Carioni misses with a straight right.
Barrels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carioni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barrels counters with a right hand to the body.
Carioni throws a jab but it's blocked by Barrels.
Carioni connects with a jab.
Barrels misses with a low kick.
Carioni misses with an uppercut.
Barrels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carioni.
Carioni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrels moves away.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barrels, as that shot connected.
A big left from Carioni misses.
Carioni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barrels misses with a takedown attempt - Carioni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Carioni throws a hook to the side of Barrels's head but Barrels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Barrels was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Carioni.
A big right from Carioni misses.
Barrels was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
Barrels shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barrels throwing shots but Carioni is blocking nicely.
Carioni is trying to stand.
Barrels is keen to just control but Carioni is a slippery customer.
Barrels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barrels trying to control the action but Carioni is working from the bottom.
Barrels throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barrels not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carioni is trying to stand up here but Barrels is controlling him well. #T2#
Barrels is just content to waste time from the top position. Carioni takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Barrels throws a big right hand that misses.
Barrels throws a big right hand that misses.
Carioni keeping moving, preventing Barrels from controlling successfully.
Carioni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carioni wants to stand but Barrels is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carioni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barrels.
Barrels controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carioni throws a hook but Barrels avoids it easily.
Carioni misses with a looping right.#T3#
Barrels takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carioni throws a hook to the side of Barrels's head but Barrels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carioni feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barrelss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Carioni misses with a straight right.
Barrels slips under a jab from Carioni.
Barrels misses with a body shot.
Barrels takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carioni misses with a left hand
and Barrels counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carioni misses the jab.
Barrels ducks under a wild hook from Carioni.
Barrels gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carioni.
Carioni misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Carioni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carioni misses with a looping left.
Barrels changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barrels looks to land a left hand but Carioni moved out of range nicely.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carioni thuds a left hand into Barrels's body.
Carioni stuffs the takedown attempt from Barrels. Barrels gets slowly back to his feet.
Barrels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carioni scores with a hook to the body. Barrels takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carioni looks to land a right hand but Barrels moved out of range.
As Carioni backs away, Barrels returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rodrigo Carioni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carioni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barrels was well out of range. Poor timing from Carioni.
Carioni scores with a punch to the head.
Carioni connects with a body shot that sends Barrels's belly button to the back.
Carioni throws a hook but Barrels avoids it easily.
Barrels scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barrels moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Carioni dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barrels smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barrels has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barrels there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD2#
Carioni feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Barrels sprawling to the canvas! Barrels rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Carioni finish him?! #ROC2#Barrels is rocked!
Carioni keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oh Barrels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barrels scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Barrels shoots in and gets a takedown into Carioni's guard.
Barrels seems to have got his legs back now.
Barrels won't allow Carioni to get back to his feet.
Carioni keeping moving, preventing Barrels from controlling successfully.
Barrels controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carioni wants to stand and escape but Barrels is having none of it.
Barrels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Barrels trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Carioni manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barrels holds on and takes a little breather.
Barrels manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carioni manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Barrels is looking to work some ground and pound but Carioni has wrist control.
Barrels controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barrels's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Carioni utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barrels controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barrels wants to control from the top but Carioni keeps moving.
Barrels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barrels tries to free his leg and advance position but Carioni is retaining full guard.
Carioni keeping moving, preventing Barrels from controlling successfully.
Carioni is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carioni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Carioni connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carioni 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.
Barrels defending well as Carioni loads up on a big left hand.
Carioni throws the left hand but Barrels avoids the punch easily.
Carioni lands a slapping body shot.
Carioni misses with an uppercut. Barrels saw that one coming.
Carioni throws a poor cross that misses
and Barrels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barrels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carioni.
Carioni lands a jab to the head.
A big right from Carioni misses.
Carioni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carioni throws a hook but Barrels blocks it.
Jab by Barrels.#CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.#T4#
Barrels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carioni.
Carioni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barrels.
Barrels is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Carioni throws a hook but Barrels blocks it.
Barrels takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carioni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barrels throws out the jab.
Barrels looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A combination from Carioni does no damage.
Barrels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carioni fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Carioni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barrels under the eye.
Barrels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
It looked like Barrels was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Carioni.
Carioni misses with a hook.
Carioni missing with a left hand there. Barrels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carioni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Carioni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Carioni's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Carioni 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.
Carioni misses with an uppercut
and Barrels counters with a nice body shot.
Carioni clobbers Barrels with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Carioni misses.
Barrels gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Carioni gets caught napping as Barrels dives in and scores a takedown. Carioni manages to retain guard.
Carioni is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barrels passes into half guard.
Barrels trying to control from half guard but Carioni is working away. #T1#
Barrels trying to control the pace.
Barrels is trying to control. Carioni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barrels seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carioni blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barrels.
Carioni wants to get back to his feet.
Carioni felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Barrels wants to pass to mount but Carioni is defending the position.
Barrels working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Carioni's thigh. Carioni counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Barrels wants to control from the top but Carioni keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barrels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carioni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barrels lands a couple of digs.
Barrels content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barrels passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barrels trying to control the position but Carioni is working away.
A lull in the action here as Barrels stalls from top position.#T3#
Barrels is putting a hurting on Carioni here, landing some big shots from side control.
Barrels is working Carioni over with some ground and pound from side control.
Barrels tries to advance to mount but Carioni instead regains half guard.
Barrels throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Carioni to regain full guard.
Carioni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barrels.
Barrels trying to control but Carioni is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrels seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Carioni keeping moving, preventing Barrels from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Carioni wriggles free and stands up.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barrels lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barrels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carioni but Carioni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carioni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barrels throws a push kick but Carioni slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Carioni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carioni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Tu Barrels did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Carioni's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Carioni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carioni misses the jab.
Carioni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barrels's head.
Carioni throws an off balance right hand
and Barrels counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy left from Carioni finds it's target.
A jab from Carioni finds it's way through Barrels's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Tu Barrels has been cut.
Carioni looks to land a left hand but Barrels moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Barrels closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Carioni's guard.
Barrels controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carioni is looking to stand up but Barrels isn't so interested in that idea.
Carioni is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Barrels trying to control but Carioni is working from the bottom. #T1#
Barrels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carioni works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carioni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barrels's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barrels wants to pass the guard but Carioni is keeping the position.
Carioni is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barrels lands a couple of digs.
Barrels wants to control from the top but Carioni keeps moving.
Barrels lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barrels throwing strikes from guard but Carioni blocks nicely.
Barrels pushes down on Carioni's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barrels passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Carioni!
Barrels sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Carioni wants to get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Barrels there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T3#
Barrels landing strikes from the mount.
Barrels lands a big shot there that rocks Carioni but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Barrels connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC#Carioni is rocked!
Barrels unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Carioni wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Barrels celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tu Barrels!
In his post fight interview, Tu Barrels started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ENIGMA 181
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
A big left from Fett misses.
We've been told by Carioni's head coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carioni misses with a body shot.
Fett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Fett misses the jab.
Carioni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carioni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fett.
Carioni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fett moves away.
Carioni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carioni throws a hook to the side of Fett's head but Fett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carioni moves away.
Carioni throws the left hand but Fett avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Carioni misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett lands a jab to the nose.
Fett misses with an uppercut. Carioni saw that one coming.
Carioni blocks a jab.
Fett misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Carioni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fett falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carioni counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carioni misses with a body shot. #T1#
A combination from Fett does no damage.
Carioni appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Carioni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carioni gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Carioni dodges the punch combination from Fett.
Carioni throws a combination. Fett tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carioni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Fett tries to counter it with a takedown but Carioni pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rodrigo Carioni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fett avoids the head kick by Carioni.
Fett moves forwards but Carioni connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fett throws a looping overhand right but Carioni ducks down to avoid it.
Fett fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Carioni misses.
Fett ducks under a wild hook from Carioni.
Carioni with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fett to score with a decent uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carioni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fett.#T2#
Carioni looks to throw the jab but Fett is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Carioni. Beautiful body shot.
Carioni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carioni.
Fett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fett throws a good cross that connects.
Carioni jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carioni defending well as Fett loads up on a big left hand.
Fett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carioni under the eye.
Fett throws a right hand that Carioni ducks under and follows up with a left that Carioni also avoids with ease.
Carioni throws a body shot but no joy.
Fett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carioni counters with a straight right hand.
Fett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carioni darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carioni.
Carioni looks to throw the jab but Fett is out of range.
Fett misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
A lazy left from Fett finds it's target.
Fett slips a straight right by Carioni.
Carioni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fett swings for the body but Carioni moves out of range.
Fett 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Fett misses the target.
Carioni looks to land a right hand but Fett moved out of range.
Fett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fett throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Carioni counter with a right hand.
Fett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fett throws an overhand right that lands on Carioni's shoulder, as Carioni tries to avoid the shot.
Fett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carioni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fett.
Fett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Fett sizes up Carioni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carioni misses with a left hand
and Fett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carioni. Fett does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Carioni misses.
Fett feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Carioni ducks under a wild hook from Fett.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carioni.
Carioni throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Fett stumbling backwards into the cage! Fett bounces back off the cage towards Carioni, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Carioni lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Carioni celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rodrigo Carioni!
An out of breath Rodrigo Carioni thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 180
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Griggs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Griggs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Griggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Griggs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Carioni does it's job there.
Carioni misses with a series of wild punches.
Carioni's corner calls for a 1-2. Carioni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Griggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #KD#
Carioni lands a big uppercut and Griggs crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Griggs looks OK. Carioni waves Griggs back to his feet!#ROC#Griggs is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Frankie Griggs has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griggs walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Griggs limp body while Carioni jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodrigo Carioni!
An out of breath Rodrigo Carioni thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 179
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Carioni throws a head kick but Oquendo moves out of range.
Carioni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oquendo.
Oquendo misses with a looping left.
Oquendo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oquendo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carioni throws a hook but Oquendo avoids it easily.
Oquendo ducks under a wild hook from Carioni.
Carioni throws a shot from downtown. Oquendo moves away and avoids it.
Carioni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oquendo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oquendo throws a right hand that misses
and Carioni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carioni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oquendo.
Carioni misses with a hook.
Oquendo moves forwards but Carioni connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oquendo slips under a jab from Carioni.
Carioni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oquendo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carioni walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Oquendo scoring well with a low kick there.
Oquendo's corner calls for a 1-2. Oquendo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Carioni lands with a shot to the body.
Carioni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oquendo moves away.
Oquendo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oquendo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carioni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oquendo connects with a crisp jab.
Carioni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carioni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Carioni looks to land a left hand but Oquendo moved out of range nicely.
Oquendo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oquendo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Carioni throws a nice looking combination but Oquendo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carioni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carioni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oquendo.#T2#
Oquendo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carioni cracks Oquendo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Carioni walks into a stiff left hand from Oquendo.
Oquendo throws a jab when Carioni was well out of range.
Carioni misses with a jab to the body
and Oquendo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Carioni is rocked!
Oquendo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice uppercut lands for Carioni. That snapped Oquendo's head back.
Oquendo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Carioni.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Oquendo counters with a crisp one two that drops Carioni! Oquendo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Carioni to his feet! Carioni is in big trouble!
Oh Carioni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oquendo lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cuervo Oquendo!
In his post fight interview, Cuervo Oquendo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ENIGMA 178
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carioni scores with a nice right hand.
Carioni throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Carioni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a body punch
and Carioni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carioni throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
Garcia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Carioni circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Carioni.
Garcia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carioni misses with a wild body shot.
Carioni throws a right hand that misses
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Carioni slips the punch.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Carioni misses.
Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carioni thuds his right hand into Garcia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carioni misses with a left hand
and Garcia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Carioni there.#CUT2#It looks like Mickey Garcia has been cut.#T1#
Carioni lands with a right hand.
Carioni throws a right hand that misses
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Garcia lands a nice looking body shot.
Carioni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carioni misses with a looping left.#CL#
Garcia moves into the clinch successfully.
Carioni avoids the elbow strike from Garcia, against the cage.
Garcia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garcia lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Carioni prevents a body shot from Garcia.
A nice left hand lands by Garcia.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garcia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carioni blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Carioni manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Carioni is out of range.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Carioni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioni scores with a decent looking hook.
Garcia slips a jab from Carioni.
Garcia sizes up Carioni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garcia takes a swing at Carioni's ribcage but misses.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carioni.
Carioni misses with an uppercut
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Carioni lands a jab-cross combination.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Garcia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carioni.#ROC#Carioni is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Rodrigo Carioni's cut even more.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Carioni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Carioni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carioni throws a good cross that connects.
Carioni 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.
Carioni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garcia momentarily. #ROC2#Garcia is rocked!
Carioni fakes the body blow, causing Garcia to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Garcia goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodrigo Carioni!
Rodrigo Carioni decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Mickey Garcia was interviewed post fight and said 'Can't believe the commission let me fight with Hep C...'.

Event: ENIGMA 176
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Carioni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Carioni throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Gage counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gage.
Carioni keeping moving, preventing Gage from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carioni can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gage wants to pass the guard but Carioni is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gage drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Carioni dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Carioni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carioni postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gage has his foot on Carioni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carioni works his way back into a safe position though.
Gage 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.
Gage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gage is trying to keep Carioni in close.
Gage 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.#T1##SUB#
Gage working for a triangle but Carioni defends it easily.
Carioni trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gage's guard.
Gage controls Carioni momentarily but Carioni frees himself. #SUB#
Gage working for a triangle but Carioni defends it easily. #SUB#
Gage is looking for a triangle but Carioni pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carioni tries to stand but Gage is controlling from the bottom.
Gage trying to keep a closed guard but Carioni is proving a slippery customer.
Carioni won't allow Gage to sweep him here. #SUB#
Carioni is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gage has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Carioni is looking to defend but Gage has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Carioni! Gage pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Carioni taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oscar Gage!
After winning the bout, Oscar Gage thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 174
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
Carioni throws a poor cross that misses
and Bonney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Bonney with the inside leg kick.
Carioni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bonney counters with a nice leg kick.
Carioni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bonney is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carioni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonney.
Carioni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Bonney.
Bonney throws a hook but Carioni avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Carioni as he connects with a hook.
Carioni lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carioni throws a poor cross that misses
and Bonney counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carioni has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Carioni misses with a looping right.
Bonney throws a head kick that misses
letting Carioni counter with a right hand.
Carioni scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carioni takes one on the button.
Carioni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carioni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonney.#T1##KD#
Bonney feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Carioni sprawling to the canvas! Carioni rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bonney finish him?! #ROC#Carioni is rocked!
Carioni misses with a combination
and Bonney counters with an outside leg kick.
Carioni is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonney finish him?
A swing and a miss from Carioni.
Carioni seems to have recovered his senses.
A punch lands to the side of Bonney 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bonney thuds a left hand into Carioni's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonney moves out of range as Carioni strikes.
Bonney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carioni.
We've been told by Bonney's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carioni loads up on a big right hand but Bonney slips the punch.
Bonney slips a straight right by Carioni.
Carioni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonney throws out the jab.
Carioni blocks a leg kick.
Carioni connects with a jab.
Carioni ducks under a wild hook from Bonney.
Carioni misses with a straight right.
Carioni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bonney's head.#CUT2#It looks like William H Bonney has been cut.
A big left from Bonney misses.
Bonney scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Carioni jabs Bonney to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bonney throws a big shot that misses.
Carioni moves out of range as Bonney strikes.
Carioni misses with a looping left.
Carioni thuds his right hand into Bonney's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carioni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonney.
Carioni throws a right and a left that Bonney avoids nicely.
Carioni throws a hook but Bonney blocks it.
Bonney slips a straight right by Carioni.
Bonney fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bonney misses with a hook
and Carioni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonney connects with a nice looking jab.
Carioni looks to land a left hand but Bonney moved out of range nicely.
Carioni slips under a jab from Bonney.
Bonney lands a jab to the head.
Carioni loads up on a big right hand but Bonney slips the punch.
A big left from Carioni misses. #T3#
Bonney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carioni is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bonney had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bonney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carioni takes one to the chin there.
Carioni cracks Bonney with a good jab.
Carioni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#That has opened up Rodrigo Carioni's cut even more.
Bonney throws a body punch but Carioni moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Carioni misses the target.
Bonney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Carioni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Carioni connects with a nice looking jab.
Bonney drops his hands momentarily and Carioni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Bonney.
Carioni misses with an uppercut. Bonney saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonney tries to move into range but Carioni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Carioni misses its intended target.
Bonney moves out of range as Carioni strikes.
A cross from Bonney lands.#T4#
Carioni misses with a hook. Bonney ducked under it nicely.
Carioni misses with an uppercut. Bonney saw that one coming.
Carioni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonney appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bonney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Bonney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Bonney.
Bonney lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Carioni falls backwards - clearly groggy! Bonney dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William H Bonney!
Our winner, William H Bonney, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RISE 176
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Weismuller. Carioni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weismuller misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Carioni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carioni lands a jab.
A big left from Carioni misses.
A jab from Carioni misses.
Weismuller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carioni has time to react.
Carioni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weismuller.
Carioni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weismuller.
Carioni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weismuller manages to avoid it.
Carioni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weismuller throws out the jab.
Weismuller defending well as Carioni loads up on a big left hand.
Weismuller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Weismuller throws out a leg kick but Carioni moves out of range and Weismuller only half commits.
Carioni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weismuller throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Carioni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carioni misses with a straight left.
Weismuller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carioni.
Weismuller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Weismuller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carioni swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Weismuller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carioni has time to react.
Weismuller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weismuller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Weismuller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Weismuller swings widly with a right hand
and Carioni counters with a left to the body.
Weismuller connects with a looping right hand.
Carioni misses the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Carioni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Carioni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Weismuller can pounce on him.
Weismuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carioni.
Weismuller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Weismuller moves in looking to clinch but Carioni pushes him off.
Carioni misses with a body shot.
Weismuller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Weismuller misses with a hook. Carioni ducked under it nicely.
Carioni wants to counter the offense by Weismuller and move into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carioni cracks Weismuller with a good jab.
Carioni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Carioni throws a nice looking combination but Weismuller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weismuller defending well as Carioni loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Weismuller closes the distance and clinches.
Carioni is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Weismuller misses with the head strike.
Carioni blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Weismuller manages to break the clinch.
Carioni missing with a left hand there. Weismuller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weismuller catches Carioni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Weismuller slips a straight right by Carioni.
Weismuller throws a leg kick but Carioni moved away.
Carioni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Weismuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Carioni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioni blocks an uppercut.
Carioni lands a hook that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards. #BC2#
Carioni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Weismuller rushes Carioni and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Carioni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weismuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weismuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Carioni uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Carioni.
Weismuller cracks Carioni with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Weismuller fails to land.
Carioni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards.
Carioni tries to break the clinch but Weismuller is controlling the position. #BC2#
Carioni breaks from the clinch.
Carioni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weismuller walks into a straight right hand from Carioni.
Carioni 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Weismuller.
Weismuller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carioni takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carioni misses with a shot to the body
and Weismuller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carioni misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Carioni throws out a loose jab but Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioni walks into a left hand.
Carioni misses with a looping right.
Weismuller lands with a straight right. Carioni didn't see that one coming.
Carioni scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
Carioni throws an off balance right hand
and Weismuller counters with a nice leg kick.
Weismuller throws a nice head kick!
Weismuller scores with a hook to the body. Carioni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Carioni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weismuller tried to counter with a leg kick but Carioni avoided it.
Weismuller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Weismuller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Weismuller.
Weismuller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Carioni takes a swing at Weismuller's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller misses with a hook
and Weismuller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weismuller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand
enabling Weismuller to counter with a crisp jab.
Weismuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carioni.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rodrigo Carioni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Weismuller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Weismuller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Carioni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carioni misses with a left hand
and Weismuller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Carioni.
Weismuller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carioni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weismuller.
Carioni lands with a cross.
Carioni throws a big shot that misses.
Carioni throws a hook to the side of Weismuller's head but Weismuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carioni throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weismuller.
Carioni misses with an uppercut
and Weismuller counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carioni slips under a jab.
Weismuller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weismuller misses with a hook
enabling Carioni to counter with a crisp jab.
Weismuller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carioni misses with a right hand
and Weismuller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Weismuller connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Carioni's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Weismuller cracks a nice hook into Carioni's ribs.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carioni throws the left hand but Weismuller avoids the punch easily.
Weismuller walks into a jab.
It looks like Weismuller has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A punch lands to the side of Carioni 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carioni. Weismuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carioni swings for the body but Weismuller moves out of range.
Carioni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weismuller.
Weismuller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carioni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weismuller.
Carioni has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carioni there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carioni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Weismuller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Carioni missing with a left hand there. Weismuller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carioni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carioni walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Carioni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weismuller has time to react.
Weismuller looks to land a right hand but Carioni moved out of range.
Weismuller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weismuller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weismuller connects with a right hand. Carioni shakes it off.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Weismuller lands a glancing blow to the side of Carioni's head.
A shot to the liver by Carioni. Beautiful body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weismuller.
Weismuller looks to throw the jab but Carioni is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weismuller.
Weismuller tries a head kick but it misses.
Weismuller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Weismuller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carioni scores with a nice strike.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand
and Weismuller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carioni moves away from the strike by Weismuller.
Carioni connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Weismuller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carioni checks a low kick from Weismuller.
Carioni misses with a straight left.
Weismuller throws a hook but Carioni avoids it easily.
Carioni misses with a wild body shot.
Weismuller throws a poor cross that misses
and Carioni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weismuller lands with a right hand.
Weismuller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Carioni has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Weismuller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Carioni checks it well.
It seemed like Carioni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carioni misses with a hook. Weismuller ducked under it nicely.
Carioni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice shot by Carioni.
A jab lands there for Carioni.
Weismuller avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weismuller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carioni. That did some damage!
Weismuller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carioni misses with a body shot
and Weismuller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Weismuller has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Carioni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Weismuller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Weismuller scores with a punch to the head.
Carioni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weismuller.
Nice defenses there by Weismuller.
Carioni lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carioni misses with a straight right.
Carioni checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carioni scores with a jab to the jaw.
Weismuller with a nice cross.
Carioni looks to land a right hand but Weismuller moved out of range.
Weismuller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carioni.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy Weismuller will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Weismuller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That kick from Weismuller tenderised Carioni's leg. Carioni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Weismuller misses with a hook to the body
and Carioni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weismuller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Carioni misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Weismuller.
Carioni misses with a looping right.
Weismuller tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Carioni manages to circle out of the way.
Weismuller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Carioni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Weismuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carioni.
Carioni throws an overhand right that lands on Weismuller's shoulder, as Weismuller tries to avoid the shot.
Weismuller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carioni throws out a counter right but Weismuller avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses.
Carioni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carioni connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller connects with a leg kick.
Carioni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weismuller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Weismuller.
Weismuller tries to counter by clinching up but Carioni breaks away and moves out of range.
Weismuller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Carioni swings for the body but Weismuller moves out of range.
Weismuller is looking to counter punch.
Weismuller wants to clinch.
Weismuller throws the left hand but Carioni avoids the punch easily.
Weismuller throws a hook but Carioni blocks it.
Weismuller misses with a hook
and Weismuller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carioni takes one on the button.
Weismuller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Carioni throws a lazy right hand but Weismuller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weismuller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carioni lands with a good body shot.
Carioni connects with the punch.
Carioni swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Carioni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Weismuller slips under a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle momentarily. Weismuller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weismuller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carioni blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Carioni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carioni, as that shot connected.
Carioni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#Weismuller is rocked!#KD2#
Carioni waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Weismuller. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Weismuller to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Oh Weismuller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Carioni decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Weismuller, up you get!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Carioni! Weismuller is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Carioni!
A relieved looking Rodrigo Carioni thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RISE 167
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Knuckles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knuckles shoots in and drives through. Carioni sprawls well.
Carioni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Carioni's corner calls for a 1-2. Carioni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Hard Knuckles has been cut.
Carioni connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Carioni gets caught flat footed, as Knuckles shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knuckles preventing the sweep.
Knuckles forces his way into half guard.#SU2#
Knuckles escapes and gets back to his feet.
Knuckles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carioni avoids it really well and circles away.
Carioni throwing a counter right hand but Knuckles manages to avoid it.
Knuckles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carioni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knuckles somewhat.
Rodrigo Carioni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hard Knuckles.#T1#
Knuckles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good exchange - Carioni coming out on top.
Carioni's corner calls for a 1-2. Carioni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carioni loads up on a big right hand but Knuckles slips the punch.
Knuckles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carioni.
Knuckles misses with a takedown attempt
and Carioni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carioni connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Hard Knuckles's cut even more.
A combination from Carioni does no damage.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carioni but Carioni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carioni.#T2#
Carioni misses with a hook.
We've been told by Carioni's head coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carioni misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carioni misses with a looping left.
Knuckles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carioni.
Carioni misses with an uppercut
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab.
Carioni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carioni throws a hook to the side of Knuckles's head but Knuckles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knuckles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carioni pinned against the cage. Carioni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodrigo Carioni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carioni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carioni scores with a hook to the body. Knuckles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knuckles staying out of range there.#T3#
Carioni catches Knuckles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice straight punches there by Carioni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carioni.
Carioni throws an overhand right that lands on Knuckles's shoulder, as Knuckles tries to avoid the shot.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand
and Knuckles counters with a stiff right hand.
Knuckles shoots in and drives through. Carioni sprawls well.
Carioni misses with a body shot.
Knuckles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carioni avoids it really well and circles away.
Carioni stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carioni wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice body punch from Knuckles.
Knuckles defending well as Carioni loads up on a big left hand.
Carioni throws a good cross that connects.
Knuckles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carioni.
The fighters circling - Carioni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knuckles steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Carioni.#T4#
Carioni throws a jab but it's blocked by Knuckles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knuckles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carioni throws a shot from downtown. Knuckles moves away and avoids it.
Knuckles wants to counter with a clinch but Carioni pushes him away.
Carioni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knuckles moves away.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carioni just misses with a punch to the body.
Carioni jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#The cut above Hard Knuckles's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Carioni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knuckles momentarily.
Carioni cracks a nice hook into Knuckles's ribs.
Knuckles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carioni.
Knuckles feints the counter takedown.
Knuckles shoots and misses
and Carioni counters with a right hand to the body.
Knuckles looks winded!
Knuckles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carioni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knuckles scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#Hard Knuckles's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Carioni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knuckles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Carioni dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Carioni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Knuckles rushes Carioni and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Carioni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knuckles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knuckles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carioni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carioni but Carioni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carioni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knuckles.
Rodrigo Carioni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hard Knuckles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Carioni misses its intended target.
Carioni throws a looping overhand right but Knuckles ducks down to avoid it.
Carioni swings for the body but Knuckles moves out of range.
Carioni leaves Knuckles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carioni went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rodrigo Carioni is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Carioni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rodrigo Carioni!
Rodrigo Carioni seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 158
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Carioni throws a body punch but Meridius moves out of range.
Carioni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meridius lands with a hook. Carioni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Meridius slips under a jab.
Carioni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Maximus Meridius has been cut.
Meridius keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Meridius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meridius tests Carioni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meridius tries a low kick but Carioni avoids it.
Carioni wants to counter the offense by Meridius and move into the clinch position.
Meridius connects with a leg kick.
Meridius looks to land a left hand but Carioni moved out of range nicely.
Carioni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carioni loads up on a big right hand but Meridius slips the punch.
Meridius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Meridius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meridius fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carioni is out of range.
Carioni thuds a left hand into Meridius's body.
Meridius takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carioni has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Carioni tries to move into range but Meridius moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Meridius misses with a looping left.
Meridius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carioni moves away.
A low kick from Meridius misses
and Carioni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Carioni ducks under a wild hook from Meridius.
Meridius misses with a low kick.
Meridius throws a leg kick that is checked
and Carioni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meridius moves out of range as Carioni strikes.
Carioni throws out a loose jab but Meridius uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Carioni misses.
Carioni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Meridius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carioni's hands.
Carioni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meridius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Carioni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meridius just misses with a punch to the body.
Meridius throws a hook to the side of Carioni's head but Carioni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carioni just misses with a punch to the body.
Carioni avoids the body shot from Meridius.
Meridius sets himself, and Carioni steps forward looking for the clinch! Meridius avoids it this time.
Meridius misses with a looping right.
Carioni ducks under a wild hook from Meridius.
Meridius paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meridius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carioni moves away.
Carioni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maximus Meridius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carioni swings for the body but Meridius moves out of range.
Meridius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Carioni lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Carioni misses with a body shot.
Meridius misses with a hook.
Carioni throws a hook but Meridius blocks it.
Carioni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meridius.
Meridius cracks a nice hook into Carioni's ribs.
Meridius swings for the body but Carioni moves out of range.
Meridius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Meridius takes a swing at Carioni's ribcage but misses.
Meridius misses with a straight right.
Meridius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meridius avoids the body shot from Carioni.
A clash of legs there as Carioni blocks the low kick.
Carioni scores with a jab. Meridius acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Meridius misses the shot to the body.
Meridius scores with a leg kick.
Carioni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carioni misses with a looping right.#T3#
Carioni punishes Meridius's body with a nice straight punch.
Meridius throws an off balance right hand
and Meridius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meridius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Meridius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carioni.
Meridius throws a leg kick
and Carioni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meridius throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carioni on the side of the head.
Carioni looks to land a left hand but Meridius moved out of range nicely.
Meridius moves away from the strike by Carioni.
Meridius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Meridius moves out of range of the strikes.
Carioni throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Meridius colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Carioni as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Meridius is left battered and dazed whilst Carioni and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Carioni!
Rodrigo Carioni thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 148
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Carioni swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Bonney counters with a crisp right hand that drops Carioni! Bonney lets Carioni back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Carioni is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Carioni throws out a loose jab but Bonney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioni has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Carioni scores with a jab. Bonney acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Carioni misses.
Bonney half committed to a counter leg kick.
Carioni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like William H Bonney has been cut.
We've been told by Bonney's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carioni misses with a body punch #KD#
and Bonney counters with a crisp right hand that drops Carioni! Bonney lets Carioni back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Carioni is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonney finish him?
Carioni throws a right hand that misses
and Bonney counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William H Bonney!
William H Bonney seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 131
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Carioni lands a nice shot that snaps Diggs's head back.
Carioni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carioni misses with a wild body shot.
Carioni thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Diggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carioni moves out of range of the strikes.
Carioni scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Matthew Diggs has been cut.
Carioni takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses.
Carioni moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDiggs.
Diggs wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioni lands with a hook. Diggs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Carioni throws an off balance right hand
and Carioni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Carioni has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Diggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carioni.
Diggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Carioni swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Carioni throws a combination that misses
and Diggs counters with a slapping leg kick.
Carioni blocks the body kick.
Diggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carioni.
Carioni tries to counter by clinching up but Diggs breaks away and moves out of range.
Carioni misses with a jab to the body
and Diggs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Carioni's knee momentarily.
Diggs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diggs tries to close the distance and clinch but Carioni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diggs wants to clinch
and Carioni counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Carioni there.
Jab, jab by Carioni - just one landing. #T2#
A jab from Carioni does it's job there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Carioni.
Diggs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Carioni drops Diggs with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Diggs! Carioni dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Carioni!
Rodrigo Carioni seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 122
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Skabetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skabetti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carioni throws a hook but Skabetti avoids it easily.
Skabetti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Carioni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Carioni has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Skabetti ducks under a wild hook from Carioni.
Carioni looks to throw the jab but Skabetti is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Carioni.
A little jabbing left from Skabetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carioni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Skabetti counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Carioni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioni throws a right hand that misses
and Skabetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Carioni lands a really nice looking cross but Skabetti seems unphased.
Carioni scores with a sloppy right hand. Skabetti should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skabetti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Skabetti ducks under a wild hook from Carioni.
Carioni lands with a good body shot.
Carioni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Skabetti misses.
A jab from Carioni does it's job there.
Carioni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carioni throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skabetti.
Skabetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carioni moves into range and connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Skabetti.
Carioni misses with a straight right.
Carioni just misses with a punch to the body.
Carioni looks to land a right hand but Skabetti moved out of range.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Carioni misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carioni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skabetti.
Carioni throws a hook but Skabetti avoids it easily.
Carioni scores with a jab. Skabetti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carioni swings for the body but Skabetti moves out of range.
Skabetti wants to slow Carioni down by chopping away at his legs.
Skabetti defending well as Carioni loads up on a big left hand.
Carioni throws a looping overhand right but Skabetti ducks down to avoid it.
Skabetti flicks out a counter leg kick but Carioni steps away.
Carioni just misses with a punch to the body.
Carioni connects with the punch.
Carioni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skabetti.
Carioni was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Carioni does it's job there.#T3#
Skabetti slips under a jab.
Carioni moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSkabetti.
Carioni throws a hook to the side of Skabetti's head but Skabetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carioni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skabetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skabetti! But no joy.
Skabetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Carioni looks to score with a jab to the body but Skabetti is just out of range.
Skabetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skabetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Carioni misses with a looping right.
Carioni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skabetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Carioni.
Skabetti counters with a body kick.
Carioni throws a lazy uppercut
and Skabetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skabetti throws a hook but Carioni blocks it.
Carioni lands with a shot to the body.
Carioni slips a jab from Skabetti.
Carioni misses with an uppercut. Skabetti saw that one coming.#T4#
Skabetti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Skabetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carioni throws out the jab.
Skabetti moves out of range as Carioni strikes.
Carioni backing away here, and Skabetti unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Carioni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skabetti throws out a counter right but Carioni avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carioni misses with a shot to the body
and Skabetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carioni misses with a looping right.
Carioni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skabetti can pounce on him.
Skabetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carioni.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skabetti! But no joy.
Carioni throws a hook but Skabetti blocks it.
Skabetti steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Carioni throws a poor cross that misses
and Skabetti counters with a nice uppercut.
Carioni fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Carioni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Carioni's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Carioni misses with a wild body shot.
Carioni moves forwards but Skabetti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Skabetti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carioni throws a jab when Skabetti was well out of range.
Carioni misses with a right hand
enabling Skabetti to counter with a crisp jab.
Carioni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skabetti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skabetti moves out of range as Carioni strikes.
Skabetti looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Carioni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioni misses with a body shot.
Carioni moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSkabetti.
Carioni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skabetti can do to turn this around?
Skabetti slips under a jab from Carioni.
Carioni looks to score with a jab to the body but Skabetti is just out of range.
Skabetti ducks right into an uppercut from Carioni. #T1#
Skabetti throws out a leg kick but Carioni moves out of range and Skabetti only half commits.
Carioni throws a body shot but no joy.
Carioni throws a hook but Skabetti blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Skabetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carioni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Skabetti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rodrigo Carioni is winning the standup battle so far.
Carioni catches Skabetti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Carioni throws a predictable looking body shot
and Skabetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Skabetti might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Carioni has got the better of the exchanges.
Skabetti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skabetti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Carioni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skabetti.
Skabetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carioni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carioni throws a looping overhand right but Skabetti ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Carioni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skabetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carioni.
Carioni lands with an uppercut that bounces Skabetti off the cage and back into range.
Carioni throws an off balance right hand
and Skabetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Carioni misses.
The fighters circling - Carioni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skabetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skabetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carioni.
Carioni lands with a good body shot.
Carioni misses with a jab to the body
and Skabetti counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Carioni.
Carioni looks to score with a jab to the body but Skabetti is just out of range.#T3#
Carioni connects with a body shot that sends Skabetti's belly button to the back.
Carioni throws a body shot but no joy.
Carioni lands a body shot.
Carioni loads up on a big right hand but Skabetti slips the punch.
Skabetti throws out a counter right but Carioni avoids it with no problem.
Skabetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carioni throws out the jab.
Carioni backing away here, and Skabetti unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Carioni misses with a straight left.
Carioni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skabetti.
Danga de danga de dang - Carioni scores with a four punch combination!
Carioni swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Skabetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Skabetti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carioni throws a shot from downtown. Skabetti moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Skabetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Carioni with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carioni looks to score with a jab to the body but Skabetti is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Carioni. That snapped Skabetti's head back.
Skabetti avoids the body shot from Carioni.
Skabetti scores with a spinning back kick!
Skabetti slips under a jab.
Carioni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Skabetti counter with a right hand.
Carioni misses with the combination.
Carioni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carioni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skabetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Rodrigo Carioni's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Skabetti lands a big uppercut and Carioni crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Carioni looks OK. Skabetti waves Carioni back to his feet!#ROC2#Carioni is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Carioni dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Carioni's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Carioni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Carioni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carioni swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Skabetti counters with a right hand from hell and Carioni is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Metbal Skabetti!
During a confident post fight interview, Metbal Skabetti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 114
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Carioni gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carioni misses with the head strike.
Bonaparte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carioni or not.
A shot in the inside from Carioni.
Carioni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carioni misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonaparte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carioni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carioni.
Bonaparte tries to throw a body punch but Carioni avoids it by throwing Bonaparte back against the cage.
Carioni blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Bonaparte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonaparte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Carioni moves into the clinch successfully.
Carioni lands with a light punch inside.
Bonaparte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Bonaparte jumps guard but Carioni turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bonaparte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carioni swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonaparte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonaparte struggles to land a body shot inside as Carioni controls his hands. #T1#
Bonaparte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carioni's elbow.
Bonaparte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonaparte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carioni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carioni misses with the head strike.
Carioni digs a right hand into Bonaparte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bonaparte's gas tank.
Bonaparte lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carioni.
Carioni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carioni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bonaparte swings wildly with an uppercut but Carioni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioni blocks a body shot from Bonaparte.
Carioni has a couple of punches blocked by Bonaparte.
Carioni has a couple of punches blocked by Bonaparte.
A right hook to the body lands for Carioni.
Bonaparte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carioni lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Carioni. #T2#
Bonaparte tries to work over Carioni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carioni prevents a body shot from Bonaparte. #TD#
Bonaparte pulls Carioni into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Bonaparte looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Bonaparte had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carioni defends it easily.#SUB#
Bonaparte working for a triangle but Carioni defends it easily.
Carioni wanted to stand there but Bonaparte had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bonaparte has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Carioni doesn't defend quickly enough and Bonaparte has managed to lock this one up! Can Carioni escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bonaparte on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jacques Bonaparte!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacques Bonaparte thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 103: Romano v Kamara
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Carioni instigates a clinch.
Carioni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali'i backwards.
Carioni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ali'is head.
A nice left hand lands by Ali'i.
Ali'i tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali'i lands a body shot.
Ali'i throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carionis head.
Carioni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carioni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ali'i blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali'i definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carioni misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Carioni - that landed with a thud.
Ali'i working hard to break the clinch.
Carioni lands a shot to the body.
Carioni throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carioni lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Carioni.
A shot in the inside from Carioni.
Carioni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali'i lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ali'i. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali'i.
Ali'i throws a punch but it's blocked by Carioni.
Ali'i throws a head punch that misses.
Ali'i tries to throw a body punch but Carioni avoids it by throwing Ali'i back against the cage.
Ali'i misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali'i has a couple of punches blocked by Carioni.
Ali'i lands a left hand.
Carioni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ali'i's efforts to push away.
Carioni misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Carioni - that landed with a thud.
Carioni misses with a punch on the inside.
Carioni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali'i throws a punch but it's blocked by Carioni.
Carioni lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Ali'i breaks from the clinch.
Carioni lands with a straight right. Ali'i didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot by Ali'i.#CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Carioni lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Carioni there.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali'i misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Carioni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Carioni clinches.
Ali'i struggles to land a body shot inside as Carioni controls his hands.
A short right from Ali'i on the inside.
Ali'i has a couple of punches blocked by Carioni.
A short left from Carioni.
Ali'i working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali'i.
Carioni lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Carioni - that landed with a thud.
Carioni lands with a right to the head.
Ali'i misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali'i misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carioni blocks an uppercut.
Carioni has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ali'i seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Carioni can turn it around.#T3#
Ali'i tries to work over Carioni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali'i swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carioni throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Carioni.
A hook to the body from Carioni.
Ali'i is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Carioni.
A short right from Carioni.
Carioni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carioni lands with a right to the head.
Carioni struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali'i controls his hands.
Carioni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carioni pushes Ali'i back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carioni lands a hook that snaps the head of Ali'i backwards.
Carioni lands a hook that snaps the head of Ali'i backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carioni blocks an uppercut.
Carioni works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carioni.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carioni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Carioni. #T4#
Ali'i working aggressively here.
Carioni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali'i backwards.
Carioni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Carioni.
Ali'i misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carioni.
Carioni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Carioni. #ROC2#Ali'i is rocked!
Carioni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Ali'i is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carioni digs a right hand into Ali'i's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ali'i's gas tank.
Carioni stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Carioni lands a nice shot to the body.
Carioni presses Ali'i against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Carioni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali'i.
Ali'i seems to have got his legs back now.
Ali'i working aggressively here.
Carioni lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carioni creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ali'i's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ali'i drops to his knees and Carioni pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Carioni!
A victorious Rodrigo Carioni thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 91: Hohol v Esposito
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
Carioni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Markovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Markovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Carioni lands with a shot to the body.
Carioni connects with a crisp jab.
Markovic throws a hook to the side of Carioni's head but Carioni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carioni throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Markovic counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Markovic lands a jab.
Markovic throws a body kick that misses.
Carioni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markovic.
Markovic slips under a jab.
Markovic throws out a counter right but Carioni avoids it with no problem.
Markovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carioni moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Carioni. That snapped Markovic's head back. #T1#
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carioni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Markovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carioni misses the jab.
Carioni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Nice defenses there by Markovic.
Carioni misses with a body shot.
Markovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carioni avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Markovic lands the left hand.#KD#
Carioni sends Markovic crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Carioni is motioning to the referee to let Markovic up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Markovic with a nice calf kick.
Markovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carioni momentarily.
Markovic throws a right hand that misses
and Carioni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Markovic is rocked!
Markovic is holding his hands too far apart here. Carioni throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Markovic is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodrigo Carioni!
Rodrigo Carioni thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE Fight Night 3
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Hase throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
A punch combination from Hase misses.
Hase swings for the body but Carioni moves out of range.
Hase looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hase misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carioni.
Carioni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hase's head backwards.
Hase slips under a jab from Carioni.
Hase moves away from the strike by Carioni.
Hase is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hase misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Carioni's head coaches at Memento Mori that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hase scores with a hook.
Carioni moves out of range as Hase strikes.
Carioni moves away from the strike by Hase.
Carioni throws a body shot but no joy.
Hase looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hase connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carioni looks to throw the jab but Hase is out of range.
Hase takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hase scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carioni doesn't seem bothered though.
Hase keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hase connects with a right hand. Carioni shakes it off.
Carioni cracks Hase with an open hand slap.
Hase misses with a straight left. #T1#
It's a brutal combination of punches from Hase! Carioni is backing up but he can't get away as Hase lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Carioni and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Razan Hase!
Razan Hase made sure to mention his sponsor, Kore Fight Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: RISE 52: Shabazz v Mogg
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Gonzalez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carioni to score with a decent uppercut.
Carioni scores with a hook to the body. Gonzalez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carioni sizes up Gonzalez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Carioni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carioni misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Carioni instigates a clinch.
Gonzalez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gonzalez is trying to push Carioni away but Carioni has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carioni throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Carioni lands with a left to the head.
Carioni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards. #ROC2#Gonzalez is rocked!
Gonzalez blocking some punches.
Oh Gonzalez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez struggles to land a body shot inside as Carioni controls his hands.
Carioni swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioni has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez.
Carioni throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Carioni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carioni throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Carioni misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carioni.
Carioni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carioni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carioni working aggressively here.
Carioni working aggressively here.
Carioni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carioni.
Carioni misses with a punch on the inside.
Carioni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carioni swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Carioni throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Carioni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carioni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez.
Carioni has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Carioni looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Carioni throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Carioni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carioni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carioni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carioni.
Carioni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Carioni on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carioni prevents Gonzalez from breaking the clinch.
Gonzalez is looking to break free of the clinch but Carioni has double underhooks.
A short right from Carioni on the inside.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Carioni dips a shoulder and cracks Gonzalez with a mighty uppercut! Gonzalez falls back against the cage and Carioni unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gonzalez is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Carioni screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Carioni!
After winning the bout, Rodrigo Carioni thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Outlaw Test 3
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Carioni lands a right hook to the body.
Wilson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wilson misses with a straight left.
Wilson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carioni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Carioni lands with a nice body punch.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Carioni moved out of range nicely.
Carioni lands a right hook to the body.
Carioni lands with a cross.
Carioni moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carioni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilson. Wilson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carioni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carioni cracks Wilson with a good jab.
A jab from Carioni does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Carioni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carioni digs a good hook to Wilson's body.
Carioni scores with a jab.
Carioni scores with a jab to the head.
Carioni cracks Wilson with a good jab.
Wilson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carioni is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wilson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wilson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carioni to score with a decent uppercut.
Carioni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Carioni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
Wilson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carioni jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wilson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Carioni.
Carioni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wilson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Carioni finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilson's head.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson misses with a hook
and Carioni counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Wilson misses.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Carioni catches Wilson right on the button with a cross.
Wilson throws a jab when Carioni was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carioni scores with a jab.
Wilson walks into a stiff left hand from Carioni.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carioni was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Carioni lands a nice looking body shot.
Carioni lands a nice looking body shot.
Wilson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Carioni.#T2#
Wilson walks into a stiff left hand from Carioni.
A jab from Carioni does it's job there.
Wilson swings for the body but Carioni moves out of range.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carioni moves away.
Carioni cracks Wilson with a good jab.
Wilson misses with a hook. Carioni ducked under it nicely.
Carioni lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Carioni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carioni scores with the left hand. Wilson knows he should have avoided that one.
Wilson is looking to wear down Carioni with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wilson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carioni lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wilson walks into a stiff left hand from Carioni.
Wilson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carioni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carioni cracks a nice hook into Wilson's ribs.
Carioni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Carioni finds it's target.
Wilson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Carioni is out of range.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 9:10
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 9:10
Judge George Francis scores the fight 9:10

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

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