Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: UFF 16: Muller vs Ox
Date: May 31, 2025

#R1#
Fofano misses with a takedown attempt - Yumm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yumm drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fofano defends it well.#CL2#
Yumm clinches with his opponent.
Fofano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yumm is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fofano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yumm to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kouassi Fofano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fofano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yumm just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Fofano has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Fofano is fighting off a takedown attempt but Yumm is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fofano to the mat. Fofano regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Fofano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yumm trying to control the position from guard on top but Fofano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yumm might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fofano haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fofano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yumm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Fofano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yumm defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Fofano throws his legs up looking for a submission but Yumm uses it to pass to side control.
Yumm tries to advance to mount but can't.
Yumm happy to just control the position for now.
Fofano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yumm working the ground and pound.
Fofano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yumm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fofano is trying to escape the position but Yumm is controlling the position.
Fofano takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fofano tries to bench press Yumm off him but Yumm keeps the position. #T2#
Fofano is working hard here to advance position.
Yumm wants to control but Fofano is keeping him busy.
Fofano sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fofano wants to improve his position but Yumm is controlling well. #SUB#
Fofano actively working from the bottom here.
Yumm wants to take a breather but Fofano is having none of it.
Yumm throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Fofano looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Fofano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yumm wants to take a breather but Fofano is having none of it. #T3#
Yumm controlling the pace.
It looks like Yumm might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Fofano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Yumm drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yumm jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Fofano looking for a triangle here. Yumm is fighting it but it looks tight! Fofano pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Yumm is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kouassi Fofano!
During a confident post fight interview, Kouassi Fofano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UFF 16: Muller vs Ox
Date: May 31, 2025

#R1#
Monger slaps away a takedown attempt from Dje, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dje shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monger as he avoids it easily.
Monger stuffs the takedown attempt from Dje. Dje gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moussa Dje. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monger cracks Dje with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Monger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dje under the eye.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Monger!
Monger lands a glancing blow to the side of Dje's head.#ROC2#Dje is rocked!
Monger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oh Dje is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monger lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Monger lands a left and a right that send Dje crashing to the mat, dazed. Monger thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Monger is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dje with a lazy takedown attempt
and Monger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Monger has knocked Dje down with a huge combo! Monger steps away and waves a wobbly Dje back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Dje tries for a takedown but Monger circles away easily
and Monger counters with a right hand to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dje.
Dje shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Dje fails with a takedown attempt.
Dje seems to have got his legs back now.
Dje looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dje tries for a takedown but Monger circles away easily
and Monger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dje.
Dje gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Monger counters with a nice uppercut.
Monger throws a series of punches but Dje avoids them all with ease.
Dje tries to score a power double leg takedown but Monger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dje somewhat.
Dje is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Monger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dje had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dje shoots in and drives through. Monger sprawls well.#T2#
Dje fails with a takedown attempt.
Dje takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Monger catches Dje with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!#CL2#
Monger clinches.
Dje changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Monger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Monger lands an overhand right.
Monger lands a glancing blow to the side of Dje's head.
Moussa Dje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monger throws a hook but Dje avoids it easily.
Monger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dje shoots in for a takedown but Monger shows good takedown defense.
Dje tries to score a power double leg takedown but Monger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dje somewhat.#T3#
Monger pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dje back to the cage. Monger follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dje throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Monger's waist but Monger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dje off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Monger as Dje shoots in.
Monger throws an overhand right that has Dje reeling! Monger follows up with more punches and Dje is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). War Monger!

Event: LondonFighting Championship 2
Date: May 31, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Juarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Juarez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gigante wants to get back to full guard.
Juarez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gigante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Juarez pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Juarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gigante tries to get to full guard but Juarez has control of the leg.
Juarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gigante does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Gigante is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juarez controlling the action here.
Juarez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gigante can't escape the position.
Gigante is working hard here to advance position.
Gigante might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Juarez wants to control the pace but Gigante is squirming around nicely.
Juarez controlling from the full mount.
Gigante can't escape the position.
Juarez wants to take his opponent's back but Gigante doesn't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gigante can't escape the position.
Juarez wants to take Gigante's back but he can't do it this time.
Gigante has given up his back here. Will Juarez look for the submission or keep pounding away? #T2#
Juarez is trying to stick to Gigante's back but Gigante is turning into Juarez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Juarez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gigante.
Gigante pushes down on Juarez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Juarez is in trouble now - Gigante has advanced to mount!
Juarez is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Gigante looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gigante moves to the back position. #SUB#
Gigante is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Juarez holding both Gigante 's hands and preventing any damage.
Gigante doesn't have the hooks in and Juarez manages to turn into his guard.
Juarez won't allow Gigante to sweep him here. #SUB#
Gigante working for a triangle but Juarez defends it easily.
Juarez preventing the sweep. #T3#
Juarez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gigante is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Juarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Gigante is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gigante moves into full guard.
Juarez trying to control but Gigante is working from the bottom.
Juarez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gigante keeping moving, preventing Juarez from controlling successfully.
Juarez looking to pass the guard.
Gigante wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Juarez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gigante is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gigante regains half guard.
Juarez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gigante is trying to get back to full guard.
Gigante won't allow Juarez to pass to mount.
Gigante is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Juarez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Juarez's back!
Juarez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gigante's guard. Nice work there by Juarez.
Gigante looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Elix Juarez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Gigante closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gigante lands in his opponent's guard.
Gigante looking to pass the guard.
Gigante advances to half guard.
Juarez is looking to control Gigante's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juarez avoid being mounted?
Juarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gigante's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gigante's back!#SUB2#
Juarez working for the choke.
Gigante tries to break free.
Gigante manages to reverse the position and now he's in Juarez's guard. Nice work there by Gigante.
Gigante wants to pass the guard but Juarez is keeping the position.
Juarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gigante is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juarez trying to control the position. #T1#
Juarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Gigante advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Juarez trying to control but Gigante postures up.
Gigante wants to pass to mount but Juarez is defending the position. #SUB#
Gigante seems to be working for a kimura but Juarez defends the submission attempt.
Juarez is looking to improve his position.
Gigante is pressing down on Juarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Juarez is holding on for now.
Juarez controlling the position well.
Juarez wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gigante looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Gigante is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Juarez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gigante.
Juarez wants to control but Gigante is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Juarez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gigante is staying active.#SUB#
Gigante is looking for a kimura here.
Gigante tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Gigante is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Juarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Juarez looking to control.
Juarez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gigante haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Juarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gigante defends well.
Juarez trying to keep a closed guard but Gigante is proving a slippery customer.
Juarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gigante sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Juarez's guard.
Juarez is pressing down on Gigante's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gigante slips nicely into half guard.
Gigante works his way into full mount! #T4#
Gigante with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #SUB#
Gigante jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Juarez manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Gigante is trying to get an arm triangle but Juarez is defending well.
Gigante moves into full mount!
Juarez is controlling an arm, preventing Gigante from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gigante takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juarez tries to break free.
Juarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tout Petit Gigante 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##TD#
Gigante closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Juarez did well to prevent Gigante getting side control.
Elix Juarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Gigante seems to be looking for submissions.
Gigante tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Juarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juarez.
Gigante advances position into side control!
Juarez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gigante off and has taken his back!
Juarez wants to control but Gigante is keeping busy.
Juarez has the hooks in. Gigante is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gigante looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gigante tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T1#
Gigante working to try and regain half guard.
Juarez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gigante can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tout Petit Gigante overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gigante working to try and regain half guard.
Juarez wants to take Gigante's back here but Gigante is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gigante working to try and regain half guard.
Juarez looking to control but Gigante is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Juarez takes Gigante's back.
Juarez keeps control of the position as Gigante tries to break free. #SUB2#
Juarez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gigante is defending well though. Juarez let's go of the attempt for now.#T2##SUB2#
Juarez working for a choke but Gigante is defending well.
Gigante tries to roll but Juarez sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Gigante fending off the submission attempt from Juarez.
Gigante is trying to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Gigante showing good submission defense here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juarez doesn't have the hooks in and Gigante manages to turn into his guard. #T3#
Gigante looking to pass the guard.
Gigante advances position into side control!
Juarez gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Gigante seems to be looking for submissions.
Gigante tries to pass to full mount but Juarez defends it. #SUB#
Gigante 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.
Gigante wants to pass the guard but Juarez is defending well. #T4#
Juarez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Juarez tries to roll over but Gigante keeps him under control.
Juarez moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juarez is on top in guard. #REVB#
Gigante tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gigante keeping full guard, as Juarez tries to pass.
Gigante 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.
Juarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Juarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gigante has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Juarez has managed to get both his arms back between Gigante's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Gigante has his foot on Juarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juarez works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elix Juarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Juarez 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Tout Petit Gigante!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Tout Petit Gigante!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Elix Juarez!

Tout Petit Gigante wins by split decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Tout Petit Gigante thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WOVA Fight Night: Bedlam
Date: May 17, 2025

#R1##TD#
Callueghes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Callueghes showed some decent athleticism there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dong is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Callueghes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dong sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Callueghes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dong is just riding it out for now. Callueghes eventually gives up the hold.
Dong holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Callueghes wants to work for an arm triangle but Dong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1##SUB#
Callueghes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Callueghes seems to be working for a kimura but Dong defends the submission attempt.
Dong preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Callueghes moves into full mount! Dong won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Callueghes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Callueghes is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dong can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dong tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Callueghes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Dong has given up his back. Will we see Callueghes going for some submissions?
Dong just trying to survive but Callueghes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dong tries to escape but Callueghes has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Callueghes has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Dong is in real trouble here. Callueghes gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Dong is tapping out! Callueghes wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ravi Callueghes!
Ravi Callueghes thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: UFF 14: Martinez vs Gigante
Date: May 17, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Gigante darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Martinez is defending against the submission attempts here by Gigante.
Martinez missing with punches from the bottom.
Martinez's coaches at California Top Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Gigante prevents Martinez from improving his position.
Martinez is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gigante is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gigante is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Gigante is trying to work for a kimura but Martinez is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Gigante is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Martinez is defending against the submission attempts here by Gigante. #SUB2#
Gigante is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martinez is just riding it out for now. Gigante eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Martinez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Gigante is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Martinez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Martinez tries to strike from the bottom.
Martinez keeping full guard, as Gigante tries to pass. #T2#
Martinez throws a couple of heel strikes.
Martinez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Martinez lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Gigante stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martinez striking off his back but it's not causing Gigante any problems.
Martinez lands a decent punch to the body there.
Martinez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gigante pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martinez is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gigante drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Gigante off! Gigante jumps back into Martinez's guard.
Martinez tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gigante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gigante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gigante thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martinez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Gigante thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Gigante works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Gigante is trying to work for a kimura but Martinez is defending well. #SUB2#
Gigante wants to work for an arm triangle but Martinez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Martinez tries to roll over but Gigante keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gigante seems to be working for a kimura but Martinez defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gigante seems to be working for a kimura but Martinez defends the submission attempt.
Martinez is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Gigante is trying to work for a kimura but Martinez is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Gigante is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Martinez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Martinez can't keep his opponent in guard - Gigante advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Gigante is trying to work for a kimura but Martinez is defending well. #SUB2#
Gigante is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martinez sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gigante is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Martinez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gigante.
Martinez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gigante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gigante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tout Petit Gigante dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Gigante looking to score a takedown here. Martinez is defending well but Gigante drives through and ends up in Martinez's guard.
Martinez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Martinez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Martinez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Martinez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Gigante drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Gigante off! Gigante jumps back into Martinez's guard.
Martinez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Gigante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gigante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy. #SUB2#
Gigante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gigante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gigante is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Martinez striking off his back but it's not causing Gigante any problems.
Martinez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Martinez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Martinez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Gigante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gigante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gigante drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Gigante off! Gigante jumps back into Martinez's guard.
Martinez scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Tout Petit Gigante has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Gigante drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Gigante off! Gigante jumps back into Martinez's guard. #SUB2#
Gigante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gigante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Martinez throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Martinez lands a decent shot there.
Gigante has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Gigante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gigante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Martinez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Martinez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Martinez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Gigante is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Gigante is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Martinez tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gigante thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gigante forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Gigante is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Martinez striking from half guard on the bottom.
Martinez is pressing down on Gigante's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Gigante drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Gigante off! Gigante jumps back into Martinez's guard. #SUB2#
Gigante is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3##SUB2#
Gigante drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Gigante off! Gigante jumps back into Martinez's guard.
Martinez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Gigante is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Martinez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gigante looking to pass the guard.
Gigante stands up out of Martinez's guard for a moment - Martinez manages to land a nice upkick.#SUB2#
Gigante drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Gigante off! Gigante jumps back into Martinez's guard.
Gigante slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Martinez is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Martinez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martinez gets full guard.#SUB2#
Gigante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gigante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gigante is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Gigante drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Gigante off! Gigante jumps back into Martinez's guard. #SUB2#
Gigante is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tout Petit Gigante showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3##TD#
Martinez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Martinez lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Gigante working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily. #SUB2#
Gigante working for submissions but it's allowed Martinez to get to half guard.
Martinez stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Martinez lands a nice short elbow.#T1##SUB2#
Gigante looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gigante looking for submissions off his back.
We've been informed that Gigante has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Martinez not doing much here.
Gigante is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Martinez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Martinez's back!
Martinez is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Gigante looking to break Martinez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Martinez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gigante will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Gigante has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Martinez is trying to defend against the choke here but Gigante has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Gigante Tightens the hold and Martinez taps out furiously! Gigante displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tout Petit Gigante!
Tout Petit Gigante is the new lightweight champion!
Tout Petit Gigante seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: UFF 11: Martinez vs Soares
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1##TD#
Gigante shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gigante was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mitchell manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gigante is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mitchell defends it well. #SUB#
Gigante is trying to work for a kimura but Mitchell is defending well. #SUB#
Gigante is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mitchell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mitchell keeping full guard, as Gigante tries to pass.
Mitchell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigante trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gigante is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gigante wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gigante drops back looking for a leg! Mitchell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mitchell manages to kick Gigante off! Gigante jumps back into Mitchell's guard. #T1#
Mitchell looking for a sweep. Not yet Mitchell, not yet. #SUB#
Gigante thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Mitchell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gigante thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gigante thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gigante has gone for a leg lock! Mitchell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gigante's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Gigante throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Gigante has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mitchell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mitchell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gigante. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB2#
Mitchell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Gigante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gigante is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mitchell forces his way into half guard.
Gigante is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Mitchell is trying to work for a kimura but Gigante is defending well. #SUB2#
Mitchell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gigante doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mitchell.
Mitchell controlling the pace. #SUB#
Gigante actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions off his back.
Mitchell is trying to control the action in half guard but Gigante is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gigante is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mitchell trying to control from half guard but Gigante is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell not doing much here. #SUB#
Gigante is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Mitchell is tapping! Great win for Gigante!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tout Petit Gigante!
After winning the bout, Tout Petit Gigante thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: UFF 12: Dje vs Artu
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Dje tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Artu defends well and Dje ends up having to push Artu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dje tries to pull guard but Artu holds him up against the cage and eventually Dje drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Dje manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Artu is in close to Dje's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Artu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Artu works over Dje with some ground and pound from guard.
Artu trying to control the position from guard on top but Dje is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Artu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Dje is rocked!
Artu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Dje escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Artu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Dje had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Artu defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dje looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Dje is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Dje looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Artu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Dje escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Artu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Artu stands and throws Dje's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dje tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Artu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Artu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dje. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Artu lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Artu scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Dje is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Artu can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wrank Artu!
Wrank Artu is the new middleweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wrank Artu waved his t-shirt featuring Going The Distance's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: UFF 10: Wolfe vs Severin
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
Gigante shoots in for a double leg but Strydom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Gigante 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.#SUB2#
Strydom looking for a guillotine here but Gigante defends easily.
Strydom wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Gigante drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gigante as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Strydom screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gigante! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tout Petit Gigante!
Our winner, Tout Petit Gigante, 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: UFF Fight Night 6
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Gigante misses with a takedown
and Sakuraba counters with a body kick that stops Gigante in his tracks momentarily.
Gigante is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sakuraba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gigante shoots in for a double leg but Sakuraba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tout Petit Gigante. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gigante throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sakuraba was covering up waiting for the punch and Gigante finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Gigante is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Sakuraba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gigante is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sakuraba is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sakuraba has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Gigante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakuraba defends well.#T1##SUB#
Gigante working for a triangle but Sakuraba defends it easily. #SUB#
Gigante looking for a guillotine here but Sakuraba defends easily.
Sakuraba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Gigante throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Gigante looking for a guillotine here but Sakuraba defends easily.
Sakuraba trying to control but Gigante is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Gigante has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakuraba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gigante might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Gigante is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gigante has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakuraba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sakuraba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Gigante is looking for a triangle but Sakuraba pushes his legs off easily.
Sakuraba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Sakuraba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gigante is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakuraba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3##SUB#
Gigante is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sakuraba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Gigante throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gigante keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sakuraba trying to control but Gigante is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Sakuraba is posturing up here but Gigante has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sakuraba tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sakuraba has to tap! Slick submission there by Gigante!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tout Petit Gigante!
Tout Petit Gigante seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WOVA Fight Night: High Stakes
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1##TD#
Yorgan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Callueghes to the ground. Yorgan is now in Callueghes's guard.
Yorgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yorgan stopping the sweep attempt from Callueghes.#SUB2#
Callueghes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yorgan defends it easily.#SUB2#
Callueghes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Yorgan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yorgan is pushing down on Callueghes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Callueghes is fighting to maintain full guard but Yorgan has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Callueghes is defending against the submission attempts here by Yorgan. #SUB#
Yorgan is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yorgan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Callueghes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Callueghes is looking for a sweep. Yorgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yorgan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##SUB#
Yorgan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Yorgan is working for a submission of some sort.
Yorgan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Yorgan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Callueghes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Callueghes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Callueghes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bigfoot BJJ. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Callueghes wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Callueghes has his foot on Yorgan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yorgan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Callueghes is looking for a triangle but Yorgan pushes his legs off easily.
Callueghes wants to sweep here but Yorgan controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Yorgan drops back looking for a leg! Callueghes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Callueghes manages to kick Yorgan off! Yorgan jumps back into Callueghes's guard. #SUB2#
Callueghes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Yorgan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Yorgan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yorgan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Callueghes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Yorgan 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.
Callueghes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yorgan is keeping the position for now.
Callueghes passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Callueghes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yorgan, who protects the arm well.
Yorgan is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Callueghes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yorgan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Callueghes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Callueghes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Yorgan manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Yorgan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Yorgan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Yorgan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Callueghes pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Yorgan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Callueghes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yorgan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Yorgan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Callueghes pulls his head out easily.
Callueghes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Callueghes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Callueghes wants to free his trapped foot but Yorgan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Yorgan is defending against the submission attempts here by Callueghes. #SUB#
Yorgan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Callueghes passes to side control.
Yorgan tries to bench press Callueghes off him but Callueghes keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Callueghes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Callueghes tries for a kimura but Yorgan is defending well.
Yorgan is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ravi Callueghes 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#
Callueghes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Yorgan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Callueghes defends it easily.#SUB#
Yorgan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Callueghes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Yorgan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Callueghes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yorgan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Callueghes has managed to get both his arms back between Yorgan's legs - danger averted.
Ravi Callueghes has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Callueghes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callueghes passes Yorgan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Callueghes is looking to advance position but Yorgan won't allow it. #SUB2#
Callueghes is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Callueghes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Yorgan is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Yorgan is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Callueghes locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Yorgan is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ravi Callueghes!
During a confident post fight interview, Ravi Callueghes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UFF 9: Muller vs Rottmayr
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Fofano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fofano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fofano tries to clinch but Rumbalo is having none of it.
Fofano closes the distance and clinches up with Rumbalo, looking for a takedown. Fofano pushes Rumbalo against the cage but Rumbalo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fofano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rumbalo defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kouassi Fofano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rumbalo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fofano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rumbalo defends well and Fofano ends up having to push Rumbalo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fofano fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Fofano ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fofano no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Fofano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rumbalo defends well.#SUB#
Fofano looking for a guillotine here but Rumbalo defends easily. #SUB#
Fofano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Rumbalo forces his way into half guard.
Rumbalo controlling the action here.#SUB#
Fofano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rumbalo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Fofano looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Fofano looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Fofano looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rumbalo pushes past his half guard into mount!
Rumbalo controlling from mount. #T2#
Fofano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fofano is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fofano sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Fofano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rumbalo pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Rumbalo controlling the action here.
Fofano regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Fofano throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rumbalo escapes and throws Fofano's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fofano tries to buck Rumbalo off but Rumbalo is having none of it.
Rumbalo tries to stand but Fofano is controlling his head.
Fofano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rumbalo's best efforts.#SUB#
Fofano looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Fofano looking for submissions off his back.
Rumbalo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fofano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB#
Fofano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rumbalo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Fofano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rumbalo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Fofano actively working from the bottom here.
Rumbalo controlling the action here.
Rumbalo prevents Fofano from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fofano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rumbalo pulls his head out easily.
Fofano is not content to let Rumbalo control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ross Rumbalo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rumbalo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fofano on the side of the head.
Rumbalo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fofano in his tracks.
Rumbalo misses with an uppercut. Fofano saw that one coming.
Rumbalo digs a good body shot into Fofano's ribs.
Fofano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rumbalo lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Fofano drives through and clinches with Rumbalo against the cage.
Fofano wants to take the fight to the mat but Rumbalo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Rumbalo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Fofano darts in and clinches Rumbalo up against the cage.
Rumbalo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Rumbalo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fofano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rumbalo smiles and moves away.
Fofano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rumbalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rumbalo misses with a few strikes there.
Fofano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kouassi Fofano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fofano wants to clinch.
We've been informed that Rumbalo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rumbalo swings for the body but Fofano moves out of range. #T1##CL#
Fofano closes the distance and clinches.
Fofano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rumbalo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Rumbalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fofano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rumbalo cracks a nice hook into Fofano's ribs.
Rumbalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ross Rumbalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rumbalo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fofano has a takedown stuffed.
Fofano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rumbalo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rumbalo thuds a left hand into Fofano's body.
A cross from Rumbalo lands.
Rumbalo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rumbalo lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fofano wants to clinch.
Fofano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rumbalo defends it nicely.
Rumbalo connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Fofano walks into a stiff left hand from Rumbalo.#CL#
Fofano has Rumbalo up against the cage in a clinch.
Fofano jumps guard but Rumbalo stands there with Fofano around his waist. Fofano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Fofano jumps guard. #SUB#
Rumbalo avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Fofano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rumbalo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Fofano working for a triangle but Rumbalo defends it easily.
Rumbalo 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. #T3##SUB#
Fofano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rumbalo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Fofano looking for a triangle here. Rumbalo is fighting it but it looks tight! Fofano pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rumbalo is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kouassi Fofano!
Kouassi Fofano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: UFF 8: Martinez vs Kuznetsov
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Dje will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dje looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Dje shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moussa Dje. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dje moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dje tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dje somewhat.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Dje attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Dje misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dje shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Dje fails with the takedown.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Dje is just out of range.
Dje appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dje looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Dje shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Dje's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Dje's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Dje looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Dje is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Smith frees his head nicely. Oh but Dje has switched to an armbar! Smith is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Moussa Dje!
After winning the bout, Moussa Dje thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Brayden Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'Bro what the sigma'.

Event: UFF 8: Martinez vs Kuznetsov
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Gigante looks for a takedown but Cage sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gigante is defended easily by Cage.
Gigante tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cage defends well and Gigante ends up having to push Cage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tout Petit Gigante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage misses with some punches. #TD#
Gigante pulls guard.
Cage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Gigante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cage defends well.
Cage must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gigante pushes a forearm under Cage's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cage is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tout Petit Gigante!
Tout Petit Gigante seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: UFF 6: Dje vs Pollard
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Pollard darts in and clinches Dje up against the cage.#TD#
Dje manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Dje is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pollard has his hands clasped together but Dje extends and breaks Pollard's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dje.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moussa Dje!
A relieved looking Moussa Dje 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: EGA - 5
Date: Mar 23, 2025

#R1#
Fofano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oliveira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kouassi Fofano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Oliveira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fofano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fofano shoots in looking for a takedown but Oliveira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fofano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Oliveira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fofano tries to pull guard but Oliveira won't allow it.
Samuel Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kouassi Fofano.
Oliveira lands an elbow inside that Fofano shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Kouassi Fofano has been cut.
Oliveira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Fofano jumps guard. #SUB2#
Fofano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Fofano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oliveira stands up over Fofano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oliveira wants to stand but Fofano is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Fofano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oliveira is aware though and is defending well.
Oliveira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Oliveira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fofano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oliveira has managed to get both his arms back between Fofano's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Fofano throws his legs up looking for a submission but Oliveira uses it to pass to side control.
Fofano is not content to let Oliveira control the position.
Fofano gets back to half guard.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Fofano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fofano tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Oliveira has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Oliveira looking to control but Fofano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Fofano is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fofano regains half guard.
Fofano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oliveira lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fofano is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fofano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Fofano is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Oliveira rolls with it to try and escape but Fofano cranks on the arm and Oliveira is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kouassi Fofano!
Kouassi Fofano is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kouassi Fofano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Samuel Oliveira stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tonight wasn't my night. But where I come from, we don’t break. We learn, we grow, and we come back stronger. To my team, my family, and everyone in the favelas, this isn’t the end. Do Bronx will rise again. I promise you that.'.

Event: EGA - 5
Date: Mar 23, 2025

#R1##TD#
Gigante shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kamelto napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Gigante tries for a kimura but Kamelto is defending well. #SUB#
Gigante wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kamelto, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Gigante is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kamelto looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gigante gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kamelto is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gigante lets go of the hold and Kamelto can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tout Petit Gigante!
Tout Petit Gigante is the new lightweight champion!
Tout Petit Gigante thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EGA - 4
Date: Mar 16, 2025

#R1##CL#
Fofano rushes Galvao and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Fofano lands a takedown into guard.
Galvao should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fofano stands and throws Galvao's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Fofano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Galvao has escaped the position, nice work there.
Galvao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fofano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Fofano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Galvao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fofano working away.
Galvao tries to escape but Fofano is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fofano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Fofano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Galvao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Fofano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Galvao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Fofano has hold of Galvao's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Galvao tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Fofano cranks the arm and Galvao screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Galvao, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kouassi Fofano!
During a confident post fight interview, Kouassi Fofano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EG Amsterdam - 3
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Gigante bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gigante staying out of range there.
Stanton misses with a series of wild punches.
Gigante fails with the takedown.
Stanton scores with a three punch combo! #TD2#
Stanton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stanton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions off his back.
Stanton missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stanton lands a nice short elbow.
Gigante is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stanton scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stanton 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. Stanton lands a nice short elbow.
Stanton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stanton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gigante defending well though.
Gigante slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Gigante has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stanton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gigante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stanton defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Gigante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stanton defends well.#SUB#
Gigante is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Gigante is looking for a triangle but Stanton pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Gigante pushes a forearm under Stanton's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Stanton is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tout Petit Gigante!
An out of breath Tout Petit Gigante thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WOVA Fight Night: Bloodline
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
A jab from Manav misses.
Manav is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Callueghes. #SUB#
Callueghes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Callueghes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Callueghes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Callueghes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Manav rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Callueghes's guard! Nice work there by Manav! #SUB#
Callueghes working for a triangle but Manav defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Manav got a little sloppy there for a moment and Callueghes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manav has managed to get both his arms back between Callueghes's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Callueghes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Manav really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Callueghes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Callueghes wants to pass the guard but Manav is keeping the position.
Callueghes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Manav's guard.
Callueghes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Callueghes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Callueghes working for a guillotine from mount but Manav is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Callueghes working for a guillotine from mount but Manav is in no mood to give up. #T2##SUB#
Callueghes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Callueghes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Manav manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Callueghes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Callueghes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Callueghes is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Manav looks calm but he's in trouble here. Callueghes gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Manav is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Callueghes lets go of the hold and Manav can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ravi Callueghes!
A very excited looking Ravi Callueghes 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2025

#R1#
Dje wants to clinch but Kaspersky slips to the side
and Kaspersky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dje looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dje wants to clinch but Kaspersky slips to the side
and Kaspersky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaspersky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dje on the side of the head.
Dje tries to clinch but Kaspersky moves away #TD2#
and Kaspersky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Dje looking for submissions off his back.
Kaspersky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dje. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dje moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dje has momentary wrist control but Kaspersky slips an elbow through the middle.
Kaspersky is in close to Dje's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Dje had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaspersky defends it easily.
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!
Kaspersky sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Dje is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Dje is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kaspersky engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Dje working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaspersky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaspersky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaspersky works over Dje with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Dje is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaspersky defends well.
Kaspersky controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Dje escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaspersky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaspersky controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kaspersky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dje throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kaspersky uses it to pass to side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kaspersky working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Dje tries to bench press Kaspersky off him but Kaspersky keeps the position.
Kaspersky working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dje gets back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kaspersky connects with a nice short shot to Dje's temple.
Dje is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Dje looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaspersky controlling the pace.
Kaspersky working over Dje with some ground and pound. Dje looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Kaspersky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Dje actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dje is looking for a sweep. Kaspersky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dje is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kaspersky scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kaspersky keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kaspersky's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kaspersky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Dje looking for submissions off his back.
Kaspersky content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Dje looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Kaspersky controlling the pace.
Kaspersky working the head and body with strikes.
Kaspersky lands with a punch from half guard.
Kaspersky stalling. #SUB#
Dje looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kaspersky lands a nice short elbow.
Kaspersky content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dje looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dje looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Kaspersky dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dje tries to clinch but Kaspersky moves away #TD2#
and Kaspersky counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kaspersky tries to pass to full mount but Dje defends it. #SUB#
Dje looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dje actively working from the bottom here.
Nikolai Kaspersky has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Dje looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dje looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dje looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kaspersky pushes past his half guard into mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaspersky controlling from the full mount.
Dje tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kaspersky controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Kaspersky scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dje?
Dje is desperately trying to improve his position but Kaspersky has a good base and remains in mount.
Dje regains half guard.#SUB#
Dje has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kaspersky. Oh but Dje has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kaspersky goes limp - he's gone! Dje jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Moussa Dje!
Our winner, Moussa Dje, 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: QFC Tournament 1217 Round 3
Date: Feb 19, 2025

#R1#
Daloa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yurchon pinned against the cage. Yurchon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yurchon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yurchon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daloa.
Daloa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yurchon defends well and Daloa ends up having to push Yurchon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Havue Daloa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yurchon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daloa tries to pull guard but Yurchon won't allow it.
Daloa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yurchon smiles and moves away.
Yurchon dips to his left and cracks Daloa with an uppercut!
Daloa slips under a jab.
Yurchon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
BOOM! Yurchon lands a beautiful left hook that drops Daloa. Daloa tries to recover but Yurchon is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Daloa lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeniy Yurchon!

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