Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Dredd vs Hall
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Cedillo tests Kentas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kentas takes a swing at Cedillo's ribcage but misses.
Cedillo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cedillo 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.
Cedillo looks to land a body kick but Kentas moved away.
Kentas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cedillo.
Kentas with the counter takedown but Cedillo avoids it easily.
Kentas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Cedillo lands a body shot.
Cedillo throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cedillo missing with a left hand there. Kentas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cedillo looks to land a right hand but Kentas moved out of range.
Kentas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kentas digs a good hook to Cedillo's body.
Kentas misses with a body shot.
Cedillo defending well as Kentas loads up on a big left hand.
Kentas 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.#T1#
Cedillo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kentas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kentas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cedillo.
A leg kick checked by Kentas.
Cedillo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cedillo moves out of range of the strikes.
Kylan Cedillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kentas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cedillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kentas.
Kentas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A shot to the liver by Cedillo. Beautiful body shot.
Cedillo misses with a hook #CL2#
and Kentas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Kentas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kylan Cedillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cedillo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kentas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big right from Cedillo misses.
Kentas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cedillo doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Kentas misses with a body shot
and Cedillo counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cedillo misses with an uppercut. Kentas saw that one coming.
Cedillo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kentas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cedillo with a nice calf kick.
Kentas misses with a two punch combination.
Cedillo misses with a kick to the body.
Cedillo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cedillo throws a leg kick
and Kentas counters with a nice uppercut.
Kentas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kentas checks a low kick from Cedillo.
Cedillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kentas.
Kentas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kentas lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Cedillo motions for Kentas to come forward. Cedillo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cedillo throws a body kick that misses.
Cedillo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cedillo with a nice calf kick.
Kentas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kentas tries to clinch but Cedillo moves out of range.
Cedillo throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kentas counter with a right hand.
Cedillo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kentas is able to avoid easily.
Kentas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cedillo.
Cedillo cracks a nice hook into Kentas's ribs.
Cedillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Kentas.
Kentas misses with a body shot
and Cedillo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Kentas misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of Kentas 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Kentas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cedillo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kentas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kentas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kentas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cedillo.
Kentas staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Cedillo misses its intended target.
Kentas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cedillo.
Kentas throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kentas. Cedillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cedillo misses with a straight right.
Kentas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Kentas misses.
Cedillo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kentas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cedillo counters with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kylan Cedillo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cedillo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kentas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cedillo.
Kentas blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kentas, as that shot connected.
Cedillo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cedillo is looking to score with low kicks.
Kentas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cedillo rather than just go for the knockout.
Cedillo walks into a jab.
Cedillo throws a hook to the side of Kentas's head but Kentas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kentas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cedillo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kentas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cedillo staying out of range there.
Cedillo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cedillo misses with a low kick. #T1#
Cedillo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kylan Cedillo is winning the standup battle so far.
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cedillo manages to avoid it.
Cedillo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kentas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cedillo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cedillo.
Kentas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kentas checks a leg kick.
Cedillo misses with a looping left.
Kentas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cedillo cracks Kentas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cedillo misses with a low kick.
Kentas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kentas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cedillo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cedillo with a nice calf kick.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Cedillo loads up on a big right hand but Kentas slips the punch.
Kentas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cedillo with a body shot.
Cedillo moves away from the strike by Kentas.
Kentas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cedillo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Kentas.
A cross from Cedillo lands.
Cedillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cedillo throws a low kick but Kentas avoids it.
Cedillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kentas can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cedillo feints and then cracks Kentas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kentas down.
Kentas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cedillo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cedillo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kentas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cedillo. That's going to slow Kentas down.
Kentas loads up on a big right hand but Cedillo slips the punch.
A slow jab from Kentas misses its intended target. #T3#
Kentas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kentas moves away from the strike by Cedillo.
Kentas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cedillo avoids the body shot from Kentas.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cedillo.
Kentas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kentas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cedillo.
Kentas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kentas takes one on the button.
Kentas misses with an uppercut. Cedillo saw that one coming.
Cedillo misses with a right hand
and Kentas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cedillo looks to land a right hand but Kentas moved out of range.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cedillo.
Cedillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kentas manages to avoid it.
Cedillo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kentas.
Kentas throws a shot from downtown. Cedillo moves away and avoids it.
Cedillo misses with a looping right.
Cedillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kentas was well out of range. Poor timing from Cedillo.
Kentas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cedillo counters with a nice kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cedillo moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Cedillo is predictable there #TD2#
and Kentas counters with a shoot takedown into half 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.
Cedillo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kentas wants to free his trapped foot but Cedillo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kylan Cedillo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cedillo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kentas checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cedillo. Kentas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kentas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cedillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kentas.
Kentas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cedillo circles away quickly and effectively.
Cedillo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cedillo.
Cedillo is looking to chop away at Kentas's legs.
Cedillo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kentas misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas slips under a jab from Cedillo.
A big right from Kentas misses.
Cedillo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Kentas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kentas.
Kentas lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Kentas misses with the head strike. #BC#
Cedillo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kentas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cedillo.
A countering left hand to the body from Kentas misses.
Cedillo leaves Kentas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cedillo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kentas momentarily.
Kentas lands with a nice combination. Cedillo backs away looking to recover.
Cedillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cedillo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cedillo throws a jab when Kentas was well out of range.
Kentas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cedillo with a nice calf kick.
Kentas misses with a hook
and Cedillo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cedillo slips a jab from Kentas.#T2#
Cedillo is looking to land body kicks.
Kentas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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 defenses there by Kentas.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cedillo.
Nice takedown defense from Cedillo. No joy for Kentas on that attempt.
Cedillo throws the left hand but Kentas avoids the punch easily.
Cedillo throws a right hand that misses
and Cedillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cedillo throws a leg kick that misses.
Kentas swings for the body but Cedillo moves out of range.
Cedillo tries to score with a low kick but Kentas moves his leg out of the way.
Kentas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kentas moves out of range of the leg kick from Cedillo.
Cedillo misses with a hook.#T3#
Kentas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kentas moves out of range as Cedillo strikes.
Cedillo throws a hook to the side of Kentas's head but Kentas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kentas looks to throw the jab but Cedillo is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kentas. Cedillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cedillo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cedillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kentas. Cedillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kentas throws an overhand right that lands on Cedillo's shoulder, as Cedillo tries to avoid the shot.
Kentas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cedillo.
Kentas scores with a sloppy right hand. Cedillo should have avoided that one.
Kentas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cedillo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kentas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cedillo.#T4#
Cedillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kentas manages to avoid it.
Kentas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kentas lands a nice hook to Cedillo's body. Cedillo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kylan Cedillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kentas misses with a body shot.
Kentas throws a hook to the side of Cedillo's head but Cedillo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cedillo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kentas. That did some damage!
Cedillo throws a front kick that sends Kentas stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Kentas blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab by Cedillo.
Kentas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cedillo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body punch from Cedillo.
Rimtas Kentas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cedillo misses with a series of wild punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kylan Cedillo!

Event: SMASH: Barboza vs Veainu
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Diesel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kentas misses with a hook to the body
and Diesel counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Rimtas Kentas has been cut.
Diesel looks to clinch
and Kentas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diesel misses with a wild combination.
Diesel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kentas.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kentas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kentas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Kentas lands with a good body shot.
Kentas defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
Diesel swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Kentas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kentas content to stall in guard here. #ES2#
Diesel manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL#
Kentas moves into the clinch.
Kentas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Diesel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kentas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kentas slowing the pace effectively.
Still in the clinch, Kentas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diesel tries a body shot but Kentas blocks it.
Diesel controlling the action here for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Kentas.
Kentas working aggressively here.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Kentas controls the action.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Kentas fails to pull guard.
Kentas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diesel avoids it.
Kentas lands a nice uppercut.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kentas backwards.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Kentas stalling the fight. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diesel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kentas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel tries to work over Kentas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Kentas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kentas working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kentas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Kentas jumps guard.
Diesel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kentas is proving hard to escape from.
Kentas managing to control the position.
Diesel tries to stand but Kentas is controlling from the bottom. #T3##SU2#
Diesel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Kentas clinches up with Diesel and pushes him back against the cage.
Kentas throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kentas cracks Diesel with a nice body shot.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Kentas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diesel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kentas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diesel can turn it around.
Kentas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kentas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diesel backwards. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kentas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kentas tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Kentas back against the cage.
Diesel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kentas.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kentas misses with a punch on the inside.
Kentas swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kentas blocking some punches.
Diesel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kentas trying to land knees to the body.
Kentas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kentas lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Diesel throws a hook but Kentas blocks it.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kentas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diesel sprawls and moves away.
Kentas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diesel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Diesel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Kentas.
A jab from Diesel misses.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Kentas keeps it at a distance.
Diesel lands an overhand right.
Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diesel moves forwards but Kentas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diesel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kentas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diesel can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Kentas drives through and clinches with Diesel against the cage.
Kentas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kentas working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kentas throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel. #T1#
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Kentas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel is trying to maintain a safe position but Kentas gets an underhook and turns Diesel into the cage.
Kentas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kentas prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kentas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel trying to stall but Kentas improves his position.
Kentas tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Kentas back against the cage.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Kentas avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
Kentas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diesel gets underhooks to prevent Kentas's takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kentas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diesel lands a left hand.
Kentas lands with a left to the head.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Kentas avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage. #T2#
Kentas tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Kentas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Diesel.
Diesel taking a breather.
Kentas misses with a body punch.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
Kentas throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kentas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kentas misses with a punch on the inside.
Kentas tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Kentas back against the cage.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kentas struggles to land a body shot inside as Diesel controls his hands.
Kentas tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Kentas back against the cage.
Diesel prevents a body shot from Kentas. #T3#
Kentas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kentas wants to take the fight to the mat but Diesel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Kentas blocking some punches.
Kentas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kentas throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Diesel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kentas.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kentas.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Kentas controls the action.
Kentas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rimtas Kentas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Kentas.
Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kentas. #T4#
Diesel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Diesel.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Kentas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Kentas uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Kentas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diesel lands a hook that snaps the head of Kentas backwards.
Kentas pushes Diesel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kentas blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Kentas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Kentas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diesel pushes Kentas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kentas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kentas tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
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 Rimtas Kentas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kentas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diesel misses with a combination
and Kentas counters with a nice uppercut.
Kentas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diesel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diesel misses with a right hand
and Kentas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diesel thinking.
Kentas is looking to wear down Diesel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Diesel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kentas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kentas cracks a nice hook into Diesel's ribs.
Diesel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kentas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Kentas tries to counter with a takedown but Diesel is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Kentas there.
Kentas swings for the body but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel takes one to the side of the head.
Diesel 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.
Diesel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kentas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diesel.
Kentas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diesel manages to circle out of the way.
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
Kentas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kentas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Kentas slips a jab from Diesel.
Kentas thuds his right hand into Diesel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kentas scores with a jab to the head.
Kentas misses with a body shot.
Diesel throws a counter combo.
A big left from Kentas misses.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kentas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diesel sprawls and moves away.
Jab, jab by Diesel - just one landing.
Kentas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Diesel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rimtas Kentas is winning the standup battle so far.
Kentas lands with an overhand left.
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!
Diesel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diesel misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Kentas misses the target.
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diesel.
Kentas slips under a jab.
Diesel misses with a looping right.
Diesel tries to move into range but Kentas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kentas ducks right into an uppercut from Diesel.
Kloockz Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Kentas has Diesel up against the cage in a clinch.
Diesel tries to land knees in the clinch but Kentas avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Kentas throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kentas.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kentas's elbow.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Kentas.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kentas backwards.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Diesel.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kentas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kentas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Diesel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kentas scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Diesel lands a body punch.
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Kentas scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kentas.
Diesel avoiding damage.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kentas scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kentas.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kentas.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Kentas.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diesel gets underhooks to prevent Kentas's takedown attempt.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rimtas Kentas.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kentas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Kentas 2
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Kentas.
Kentas scores with a jab.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kentas. #SUB2#
Kentas is trying to get an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is defending well. #SUB2#
Kentas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain half guard here but Kentas keeps moving and retains side control.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.
Sitsongrit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kentas on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Kentas tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Kentas trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away. #SUB2#
Kentas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Kentas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sitsongrit, who protects the arm well.
Sitsongrit is trying to improve his position.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kentas misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
Sitsongrit is trying to escape the position but Kentas is controlling the position.
Sitsongrit prevents Kentas from improving position.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Kentas control the position.
Sitsongrit tries to bench press Kentas off him but Kentas keeps the position.
Kentas wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kentas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Kentas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard.
Kentas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Kentas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sitsongrit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kentas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sitsongrit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kentas trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
Kentas prevents Sitsongrit from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kentas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sitsongrit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sitsongrit regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kentas.
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Kentas off balance momentarily.
Good shot there by Kentas.
A swing and a miss from Kentas.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kentas throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Kentas misses with a straight right.
Kentas scores with a body shot.
Kentas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch
and Kentas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kentas misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Kentas manages to avoid it.
Kentas throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kentas throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.#T1#
Kentas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kentas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kentas throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Kentas throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kentas misses the target.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kentas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Jab, jab by Kentas - just one landing. #TD2#
Kentas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sitsongrit napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rimtas Kentas has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB2#
Kentas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sitsongrit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Kentas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sitsongrit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Kentas tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kentas off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kentas tries to escape but Sitsongrit has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Sitsongrit slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kentas turns into Sitsongrit and is now in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kentas tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Kentas controlling him for the moment.
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Sitsongrit has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kentas off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Kentas.
Rimtas Kentas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Kentas's head but Kentas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kentas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.#T4#
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Kentas moves out of range.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kentas drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Rimtas Kentas has been cut.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kentas.
Kentas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kentas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kentas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Kentas's head but Kentas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kentas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Kentas moved out of range.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Kentas takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas'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.#R3#
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kentas.
Kentas avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Kentas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kentas defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Kentas avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kentas swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Kentas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kentas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Kentas avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kentas misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kentas.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Kentas throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Madkhao Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Kentas avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kentas slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Kentas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kentas lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Kentas jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kentas fails to land with a series of punches.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kentas misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right. #CL#
Sitsongrit clinches up with Kentas and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Kentas's head.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kentas's elbow. #TD2#
Kentas is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sitsongrit can't fight it off and eventually Kentas manages to take the fight to the floor. Sitsongrit looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Sitsongrit pushes Kentas off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kentas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kentas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Kentas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Kentas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook #CL2#
and Kentas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kentas.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Kentas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kentas throws an elbow but misses.
Kentas misses with an elbow strike.
Kentas scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Kentas blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit scores a nice knee to the body.
Kentas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kentas.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Kentas misses with a body punch.
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Kentas's head.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kentass head.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Kentas.
Kentas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kentas is looking for a takedown.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Kentas blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Kentas.
Sitsongrit trying to land knees to the body.
Kentas managing to block the knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Madkhao Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kentas.
Kentas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kentas.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kentas connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
Kentas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Kentas looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Kentas's body. Kentas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kentas manages to avoid it.
Kentas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kentas misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Kentas.
Kentas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kentas digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Kentas moves out of range.
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kentas takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Kentas tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kentas walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Kentas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Sitsongrit
and Kentas counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kentas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kentas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sitsongrit rather than just go for the knockout.
Kentas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kentas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kentas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kentas throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely. #T3#
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Kentas avoids it.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kentas.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
And Kentas tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Kentas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kentas.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.#T4#
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Kentas.
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kentas misses with a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Kentas knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kentas takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Sitsongrit clinches up with Kentas and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Kentas blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kentas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kentas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kentas pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Rimtas Kentas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Kentas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Madkhao Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kentas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kentas takes one to the side of the head. #ROC#Kentas is rocked!
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kentas is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Kentas blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Kentas seems to have recovered his senses.
Kentas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kentas misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kentas looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1##CL#
Sitsongrit clinches with his opponent.
Kentas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kentas is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kentas.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kentas misses with a body punch.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kentas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Kentas.
Madkhao Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kentas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kentas wants to take the fight to the mat but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kentas avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Kentas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Kentas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kentas's gas tank.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Kentas controls the action.
Sitsongrit working Kentas over with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kentas backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit presses Kentas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kentas prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit gets through Kentas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Kentas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kentass head.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Kentas takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Kentas blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Kentas swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit presses Kentas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Kentas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kentas works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A short left from Sitsongrit. #CUT#That has opened up Rimtas Kentas's cut even more.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Kentas avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit dips a shoulder and cracks Kentas with a mighty uppercut! Kentas falls back against the cage and Sitsongrit unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kentas 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 - Sitsongrit screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Madkhao Sitsongrit!
Madkhao Sitsongrit retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Madkhao Sitsongrit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Benedetti
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Kentas.
Kentas lands a slapping body shot.
A cross from Kentas lands.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Kentas slips the punch.
Kentas digs a good body shot into Stepanovich's ribs.
Kentas digs a good hook to Stepanovich's body.
Nice defenses there by Kentas.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kentas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kentas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stepanovich.
Kentas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kentas scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kentas lands a slapping body shot.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Kentas avoids it easily.#T1##CL2#
Kentas gets a clinch.
Kentas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kentas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kentas blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stepanovich.
Kentas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stepanovich working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kentas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kentas tries to work over Stepanovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kentas lands an uppercut.#BC#
Stepanovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kentas defending well as Stepanovich loads up on a big left hand.
Kentas tries to clinch but Stepanovich is having none of it.
Olenev Stepanovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Kentas throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kentas looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanovich is just out of range.#T2#
Kentas scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kentas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kentas throws a leg kick
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Stepanovich thuds a left hand into Kentas's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Kentas blocks the leg kick.
Kentas 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.
Kentas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stepanovich rather than just go for the knockout.
Kentas misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Stepanovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kentas momentarily.
Kentas swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Kentas connects with a looping right hand.
Kentas just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Stepanovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Kentas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stepanovich clobbers Kentas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Kentas.
Stepanovich lands with a cross.
Kentas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kentas throws a lazy uppercut
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Kentas moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kentas.
Kentas lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Kentas has hold of one of Stepanovich's legs. Stepanovich is fighting the takedown attempt but Kentas gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Stepanovich is wriggling around but Kentas manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVR##SUB2#
Kentas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stepanovich has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kentas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Stepanovich is refusing to be controlled, as Kentas sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Kentas is trying to work for a kimura but Stepanovich is defending well. #SUB2#
Kentas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stepanovich tries to get to full guard but Kentas has control of the leg.
Stepanovich wants to get back to his feet.
Stepanovich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kentas is trying to work for a kimura but Stepanovich is defending well. #SUB2#
Kentas is looking for a kimura but Stepanovich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kentas to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kentas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Kentas feints and as Stepanovich raises his hands in defense, Kentas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stepanovich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kentas won't allow Stepanovich to sweep him here.
Kentas trying to control but Stepanovich is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kentas drops back looking for a leg! Stepanovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stepanovich manages to kick Kentas off! Kentas jumps back into Stepanovich's guard.
Stepanovich 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich keeping moving, preventing Kentas from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kentas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Kentas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stepanovich is keeping the position for now.
Stepanovich has control of Kentas's left arm, preventing Kentas from doing any damage.
Kentas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stepanovich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kentas is trying to keep Stepanovich in close.
Kentas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stepanovich wants to control from the top but Kentas keeps moving.
Stepanovich wants to stand but Kentas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stepanovich wants to pass the guard but Kentas is keeping the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kentas striking off his back but it's not causing Stepanovich any problems.
Kentas is pulling down on Stepanovich's head. It's preventing any offense from Stepanovich, at least for the moment.
Rimtas Kentas has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Kentas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stepanovich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stepanovich 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.
Kentas trying to keep a closed guard but Stepanovich is proving a slippery customer.
Stepanovich wants to get up but he can't break Kentas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Kentas is looking for a triangle here but Stepanovich uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
Stepanovich wants to control for a moment but Kentas uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Kentas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stepanovich tries to stand and escape but Kentas actually recovers to full guard.
Stepanovich lands a couple of elbows.
Stepanovich with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Kentas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stepanovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stepanovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kentas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stepanovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2#
Kentas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kentas is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Stepanovich frees his head nicely. Oh but Kentas has switched to an armbar! Stepanovich is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rimtas Kentas!
Rimtas Kentas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Materlak
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kentas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kentas sprawls well. Kentas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Howlett gets slowly back to his feet.
Kentas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Howlett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Howlett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kentas swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howlett looks for a takedown but Kentas sprawls well.
Howlett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kentas.
Kentas swats away the attempt to clinch by Howlett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Howlett tries to sprawl but Kentas drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Kentas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howlett wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Kentas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Howlett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kentas.
Kentas wants to pass to mount but Howlett is defending the position.
Howlett regains full guard. Nicely done.
Howlett keeping moving, preventing Kentas from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kentas 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.
Kentas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Howlett keeping moving, preventing Kentas from controlling successfully.
Kentas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Howlett haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kentas looking to pass the guard.
Kentas trying to control but Howlett is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kentas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Howlett controls Kentas momentarily but Kentas frees himself.
Kentas forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Kentas is trying to control the action in half guard but Howlett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Howlett is looking for a sweep. Kentas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kentas throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Howlett to regain full guard.
Kentas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kentas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howlett swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kentas 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.
Kentas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kentas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
Howlett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kentas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Howlett on the side of the head.
Howlett slips a jab from Kentas.
Howlett attempts a counter takedown but Kentas avoids it well and moves away.
Howlett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kentas pinned against the cage. Kentas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Howlett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kentas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Howlett moves into range and clinches up with Kentas.
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Howlett's elbow.
Nice body punch from Kentas - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kentas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Kentas scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Howlett lands a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Kentas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howlett defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kentas is looking for a triangle but Howlett pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Howlett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Howlett avoids the body shot from Kentas.
James Howlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kentas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Howlett is out of range.
Kentas connects with a nice looking jab.
Kentas connects with a nice looking jab.
Kentas misses with a double jab #TD#
so Howlett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Howlett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kentas is looking to regain half guard here but Howlett keeps moving and retains side control.
James Howlett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Howlett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kentas, who protects the arm well.
Kentas is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Howlett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kentas wants to control but Howlett postures up.
Kentas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kentas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kentas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Kentas actively working from the bottom here.
Kentas is looking to improve his position.
Howlett is looking to take a break and control but Kentas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Howlett prevents Kentas from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kentas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kentas is staying active underneath Howlett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kentas is trying to maintain the position but Howlett is very close to passing his half guard.
Kentas is looking for a sweep. Howlett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kentas is trying to maintain the position but Howlett is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Howlett wants to work for an arm triangle but Kentas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Kentas is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Kentas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kentas trying to control but Howlett postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kentas throws a big shot that misses.
Howlett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Howlett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Howlett feints and as Kentas raises his hands in defense, Howlett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Kentas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kentas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kentas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Kentas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Howlett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Howlett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kentas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kentas trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Kentas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Howlett is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kentas.
Howlett works to advance to full mount. Kentas defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kentas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kentas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howlett is keeping the position for now.
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 James Howlett will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kentas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howlett moves away.
Kentas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howlett was well out of range. Poor timing from Kentas.#CL#
Howlett moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Kentas manages to break the clinch.
Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kentas connects with a body shot that sends Howlett's belly button to the back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Howlett.
Kentas unleashes a big counter combination but Howlett bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Howlett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas misses with a looping left.
Howlett checks a low kick from Kentas.
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Kentas misses with a leg kick.
Rimtas Kentas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Howlett dives in and grabs Kentas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kentas pushes down on Howlett's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown but Kentas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kentas scores with a hook.
Kentas missing with a left hand there. Howlett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Howlett throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kentas was covering up waiting for the punch and Howlett finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Kentas has his foot on Howlett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howlett works his way back into a safe position though.
Kentas wants to sweep here but Howlett controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kentas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kentas looking for a guillotine here but Howlett defends easily.
Kentas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Kentas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Kentas looking for a guillotine here but Howlett defends easily. #SUB2#
Kentas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howlett defends it easily.
Howlett wants to pass the guard but Kentas is keeping the position.
Howlett trying to control but Kentas is working from the bottom. #T3#
Howlett passes into half guard.
Kentas trying to hold on to Howlett's head to control him but Howlett postures up.
Howlett wants to take a breather but Kentas is having none of it.
Kentas gets full guard.
Kentas is trying to control the position but Howlett postures up.
Howlett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kentas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kentas being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Kentas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howlett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #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.#SUB2#
Kentas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Howlett stacks Kentas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Howlett!
Kentas is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Howlett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kentas is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as Howlett stalls from top position.
Kentas is looking to reverse the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rimtas Kentas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kentas 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SMASH: Khan vs Mukunzi
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Kentas tries to clinch there but Mcgee circles away.
Mcgee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kentas throws an overhand right that lands on Mcgee's shoulder, as Mcgee tries to avoid the shot.
Kentas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Mcgee jabs at Kentas's body.
Kentas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcgee.
Mcgee misses with a straight right.
Kentas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mcgee misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Kentas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mcgee!
Mcgee is trying to buck Kentas off.
Kentas trying to control the action but Mcgee is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kentas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcgee has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Kentas is trying to get an arm triangle but Mcgee is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Kentas tries for a kimura but Mcgee is defending well.
Mcgee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mcgee wants to get back to his feet but Kentas drags him back down.#SUB#
Kentas tries for a kimura but Mcgee is defending well.
Mcgee is trying to buck Kentas off.
Kentas in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kentas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Kentas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kentas trying to control the position but Mcgee is working away.
Mcgee is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kentas is controlling him well.#SUB#
Kentas is trying to get an arm triangle but Mcgee is defending well.
Mcgee is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kentas is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kentas throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mcgee told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mcgee is pushing Kentas's head away, looking to escape. Kentas manages to hold on to the position though.
Kentas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mcgee tries to escape but Kentas is in control. #SUB#
Kentas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kentas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #ES2#
Mcgee throws Kentas to one side and escapes!
Rimtas Kentas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kentas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kentas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kentas is looking to wear down Mcgee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kentas misses with a hook. Mcgee ducked under it nicely.
Mcgee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kentas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Kentas misses its intended target. #T4#
Kentas throws out a loose jab but Mcgee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kentas misses with a wild body shot.
Mcgee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kentas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kentas lands a nice hook to Mcgee's body. Mcgee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kentas with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kentas lands with a shot to the body.
Mcgee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kentas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mcgee.
Kentas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mcgee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mcgee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Kentas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mcgee sprawls well initially but Kentas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mcgee is refusing to be controlled, as Kentas sits in half guard. #SUB#
Kentas is looking for a kimura but Mcgee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kentas to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mcgee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcgee manages to avoid it.
Kentas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kentas swings widly with a right hand
and Mcgee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Kentas.
Kentas moves out of range of the strikes.
Mcgee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Kentas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kentas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas misses with a combination
and Mcgee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Rimtas Kentas has been cut.
Rimtas Kentas is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcgee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Mcgee throws a jab but it's blocked by Kentas.
Mcgee swings for the body but Kentas moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kentas misses the target.
Mcgee scores with a nice strike.
Mcgee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mcgee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rockwell Mcgee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kentas misses with a wild body shot.
Mcgee throws out a loose jab but Kentas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kentas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kentas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kentas tries to clinch there but Mcgee circles away.
A shot to the body from Kentas misses
and Kentas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kentas looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcgee is just out of range.#T2#
Kentas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kentas lunges at Mcgee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mcgee's hand.
Kentas scores with a sloppy right hand. Mcgee should have avoided that one.
Mcgee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kentas.
Kentas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgee can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kentas misses with a wild body shot.
Kentas fails with the takedown
and Mcgee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mcgee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcgee throws out a counter right but Kentas avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Kentas misses the target.
Mcgee misses with a left hand
and Kentas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mcgee's knee momentarily.
Jab by Kentas.#T3#
Kentas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kentas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcgee was well out of range. Poor timing from Kentas.
Mcgee throws out a counter right but Kentas avoids it with no problem.
Mcgee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Kentas misses its target.
Kentas misses with an uppercut.
Mcgee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kentas to score with a decent uppercut.
Mcgee ducks under a wild hook from Kentas.#KD2#
Mcgee drops Kentas with a beautiful combination! Kentas stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mcgee is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Kentas is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Kentas misses its intended target.
Mcgee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kentas.
Mcgee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Kentas misses. #T4#
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Mcgee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kentas.
Kentas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kentas lands a nice hook to Mcgee's body. Mcgee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mcgee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kentas throws a right hand that misses
and Mcgee counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Mcgee is predictable there #TD#
and Kentas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kentas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgee keeps working.
Mcgee wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rockwell Mcgee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kentas.
Mcgee tries a head kick but it misses.
Kentas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mcgee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kentas.
Kentas lands a body shot.
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Mcgee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kentas. Mcgee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kentas throws a sloppy body shot
and Mcgee counters with a one-two to the body.
Oh Kentas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mcgee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mcgee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kentas seems to have got his legs back now.
Kentas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcgee.
Mcgee unleashes a big counter combination but Kentas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Mcgee ducks under a wild hook from Kentas.
Mcgee throws out a counter right but Kentas avoids it with no problem.
Kentas cracks Mcgee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mcgee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kentas.
Mcgee throws a right hand that Kentas ducks under and follows up with a left that Kentas also avoids with ease.
Mcgee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mcgee scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#Rimtas Kentas's cut is getting worse.
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcgee manages to avoid it.
Kentas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcgee moves away.
Kentas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mcgee lands an overhand right.#T2#
Mcgee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mcgee throws a hook but Kentas blocks it.
Mcgee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcgee lands with a straight right. Kentas didn't see that one coming.
Kentas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mcgee counters with a nice uppercut.
Kentas misses with a left hand
and Mcgee counters with a nice uppercut.
Kentas misses with a left hand
and Mcgee counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Kentas badly! He tries to strike back but Mcgee puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Kentas out cold! Oh man, Kentas will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rockwell Mcgee!
Rockwell Mcgee looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I’ve got something to say to my wife: Wash them toes, baby, ‘cause daddy’s comin’ home!'.

Event: SMASH: Bainbridge vs Thai
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Vercetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Kentas.
A counter left hand to the body from Kentas misses its target.
Kentas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been informed that Vercetti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A punch combination from Vercetti misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kentas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kentas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kentas swings for the body but Vercetti moves out of range.
Vercetti scores with a jab.
Vercetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kentas 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.
Vercetti throws a looping overhand right but Kentas ducks down to avoid it.
Kentas slips under a jab.
Vercetti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kentas counters with a stiff right hand.
Vercetti drops his hands momentarily and Kentas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kentas ducks under a wild hook from Vercetti.
Vercetti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vercetti.
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!
Vercetti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Rimtas Kentas has been cut.
Kentas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vercetti misses with an uppercut
enabling Kentas to counter with a crisp jab.
Kentas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Kentas jabs Vercetti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kentas moves away from the strike by Vercetti.
Kentas lands a slapping body shot.
Vercetti lands a jab to the head.
Vercetti walks into a left hand.
Vercetti throws a jab when Kentas was well out of range.
Kentas tries to counter with a takedown but Vercetti is quick to defend against it.
Kentas slips a straight right by Vercetti.
Vercetti swings widly with a right hand
and Kentas counters with a nice uppercut.
Vercetti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kentas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vercetti.
Kentas looks to throw the jab but Vercetti is out of range.
It seemed like Vercetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Vercetti misses.
A big right from Vercetti misses.
A quick step to the side and Kentas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Kentas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Kentas tries for a kimura but Vercetti is defending well. #SUB#
Kentas tries for a kimura but Vercetti is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Kentas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kentas trying to control the action but Vercetti is working from the bottom.
Kentas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vercetti is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Kentas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vercetti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB#
Kentas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kentas tries for a kimura but Vercetti is defending well.
Vercetti is letting Kentas control him for a moment.
Kentas works to advance to full mount. Vercetti defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Kentas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Vercetti has worked his arm free - good work by Vercetti! #SUB#
Kentas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kentas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vercetti has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kentas but great work by Vercetti.
Vercetti working away.
Vercetti taking a breather here.
Kentas is trying to work for a sweep but Vercetti has mounted him!
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 Rimtas Kentas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Vercetti throws a hook but Kentas avoids it easily.
Kentas moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Kentas has Vercetti up against the cage in a clinch.
Vercetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kentas tries to pull guard but Vercetti won't allow it.
Vercetti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kentass head.
Vercetti misses with some punches.
Vercetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kentas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kentas.
Still in the clinch, Kentas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kentas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kentas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kentas.
Kentas throws a head punch that misses.
Kentas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kentas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vercetti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kentas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kentas tries to throw a body punch but Vercetti avoids it by throwing Kentas back against the cage. #T1#
Vercetti misses with the head strike.
Kentas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Vercetti on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kentas.
Vercetti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vercetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kentas pushes Vercetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kentas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kentas lands a body shot.
Vercetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rimtas Kentas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kentas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kentas misses with a body punch.
Kentas cracks Vercetti with a nice body shot.
Vercetti misses with some punches.
Kentas lands a body punch. #TD#
Kentas has picked Vercetti up - he's going for a ride! Kentas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Kentas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vercetti is just riding it out for now. Kentas eventually gives up the hold.
Vercetti trying to control here. #T2#
Kentas performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Kentas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vercetti has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kentas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Kentas is trying to control. Vercetti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Kentas seems to be working for a kimura but Vercetti defends the submission attempt.
Vercetti is not content to let Kentas control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kentas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vercetti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kentas.
Vercetti manages to get to full guard. #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.
Kentas looking to pass the guard.
Kentas forces his way into half guard.
Vercetti wants to control but Kentas is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kentas scores with a hook.
Vercetti misses with a straight left.
A big left from Vercetti misses.
Vercetti misses with a hook
and Kentas counters with a stiff right hand.
Kentas jabs Vercetti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kentas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kentas misses with a body shot.
Kentas is looking to wear down Vercetti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kentas defending well as Vercetti loads up on a big left hand.
Kentas tries to counter with a takedown but Vercetti is quick to defend against it.
Vercetti throws a hook but Kentas avoids it easily.
Rimtas Kentas is winning the standup battle so far.
Kentas throws a body punch but Vercetti moves out of range.
Vercetti misses with a left hand
enabling Kentas to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas lands a body shot.
Kentas clobbers Vercetti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vercetti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kentas staying out of range there.
Kentas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Kentas stuns Vercetti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A cross from Kentas lands.
Vercetti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vercetti throws a hook but Kentas blocks it.
Vercetti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kentas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vercetti looks to land a left hand but Kentas moved out of range nicely.
Kentas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vercetti can do to turn this around?
Vercetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kentas.
As Vercetti looks to move away, Kentas throws a big counter combo but Vercetti just gets out of the way.
Vercetti throws the left hand but Kentas avoids the punch easily.
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vercetti.
Kentas misses with a wild body shot.
Vercetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kentas.
Kentas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vercetti.
Vercetti misses with a straight right.
Tommy Vercetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kentas slips under a jab.
Kentas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vercetti.
Vercetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vercetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kentas counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Kentas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kentas blocks a jab.
Vercetti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kentas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vercetti misses with a hook
letting Kentas counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kentas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kentas slips under a jab from Vercetti.
Vercetti's corner calls for a 1-2. Vercetti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vercetti misses with a wild body shot.
Vercetti throws a big shot that misses.
Kentas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kentas lands a nice hook to Vercetti's body. Vercetti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vercetti loads up on a big right hand but Kentas slips the punch.#CL#
Kentas clinches.
Kentas pushes Vercetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vercetti trying to control the position but instead, Kentas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vercetti into the cage.#T3#
Vercetti is looking to control Kentas's arms but Kentas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vercetti has his back to the cage.
Vercetti is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Still in the clinch, Vercetti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kentas works on Vercetti's body with a couple of short punches.
Vercetti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kentas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vercetti backwards. #BC#
Kentas breaks from the clinch.
Vercetti misses with a right hand #CL#
and Kentas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kentas lands a left hand.
Vercetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vercetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vercetti fails to land.
Kentas lands a nice uppercut.
Kentas misses with a body punch.
Kentas pushes Vercetti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kentas can't find room to land a body shot as Vercetti controls the action.
Kentas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kentas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vercettis head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kentas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kentas stalling in the clinch.
Kentas blocking some punches.
Vercetti throws a head punch that misses.
Kentas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kentas lands with a short shot to the head.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vercetti.
Vercetti misses with some punches.
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vercetti's elbow.
Vercetti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kentas.
Tommy Vercetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vercetti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kentass head.
Kentas lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vercetti prevents a body shot from Kentas.
A short left from Kentas.
Kentas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kentas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vercetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Kentas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rimtas Kentas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kentas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rimtas Kentas!
A very excited looking Rimtas Kentas 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: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Kentas
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kentas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kentas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kentas misses the body punch
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kentas misses the body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Rimtas Kentas has been cut.
Kentas jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Kentas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kentas cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kentas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Kentas.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kentas throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Kentas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kentas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.#T1#
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kentas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kentas misses with a straight left.
Kentas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD#
Sitsongrit lands a big uppercut and Kentas crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kentas looks OK. Sitsongrit waves Kentas back to his feet!#ROC#Kentas is rocked!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kentas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Kentas shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Kentas manages to avoid it.
Kentas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kentas misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Kentas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kentas works the jab nicely.
Kentas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Kentas's belly button to the back.
Kentas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Kentas counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kentas.
Kentas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sitsongrit rather than just go for the knockout.
Kentas swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Kentas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kentas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sitsongrit defending well as Kentas loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Rimtas Kentas's cut even more.
Good work by Kentas as he checks the leg kick.
Kentas shoots and misses
and Kentas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Madkhao Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Kentas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kentas is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Kentas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kentas seems to have recovered his senses.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Kentas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kentas gets slowly back to his feet.
Madkhao Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rimtas Kentas.#T4#
Kentas scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Kentas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kentas pushes down on Sitsongrit's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Kentas is looking for a kimura but Sitsongrit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kentas to get the leverage.
Sitsongrit looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Kentas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kentas is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Madkhao Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kentas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot
and Kentas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Kentas.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madkhao Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Kentas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Kentas.
Kentas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.#T1#
Kentas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Kentas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kentas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Kentas scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
Kentas moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kentas stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kentas throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Kentas.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kentas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kentas tries to clinch
and Kentas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#The cut above Rimtas Kentas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kentas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kentas digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Kentas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kentas throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Kentas throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low kick.
A swing and a miss from Kentas.#T3#
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Kentas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kentas counters with a stiff right hand.
Rimtas Kentas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kentas shoots in and bounces Sitsongrit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Sitsongrit uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kentas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kentas misses with a double jab.
Kentas checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like Kentas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kentas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kentas throws a sloppy body shot
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kentas walks into a jab.
Kentas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kentas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#Rimtas Kentas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kentas ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Kentas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Kentas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kentas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
Kentas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Kentas moved away.
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 Madkhao Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Kentas.
And Sitsongrit counters with a quick kick to the body but Kentas blocks it.
Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kentas throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kentas just manages to avoid it.
Kentas takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Kentas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kentas misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Kentas lands a nice hook to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
and Kentas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Kentas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kentas throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Kentas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kentas misses with an uppercut.
Kentas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kentas misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit jabs at Kentas's body.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Kentas thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Kentas tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Kentas is just out of range.
Kentas tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Kentas lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
Kentas lands with a shot to the body.
Kentas cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kentas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kentas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kentas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kentas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab. #T3#
Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kentas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Kentas closes the distance and pushes Sitsongrit back into the cage.
Kentas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Kentas tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Kentas back against the cage.
Sitsongrit trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Kentas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kentas has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Kentas managing to block the knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Kentas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Kentas avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a knee to the head.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kentas avoids it.
Madkhao Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Kentas's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Madkhao Sitsongrit!
Madkhao Sitsongrit retains his lightweight title!
Madkhao Sitsongrit was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SMASH: Bispen vs Thai
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Kentas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimms was well out of range. Poor timing from Kentas.
Jab by Dimms.
Dimms slips under a jab from Kentas.
Dimms uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kentas.
Kentas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimms.
Dimms is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dimms.
Kentas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dimms takes a swing at Kentas's ribcage but misses.
Dimms misses with an uppercut. Kentas saw that one coming.
Kentas swings for the body but Dimms moves out of range.
Dimms swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kentas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimms moves away.
Kentas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kentas misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dimms doesn't seem bothered though.
Dimms tries to work over Kentas's front leg with a kick but Kentas checks it.
Dimms misses the jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kentas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dimms fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kentas manages to avoid it.
Dimms misses with an attempted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Kentas misses.
Dimms thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Kentas misses with a body shot.
Kentas lands with a nice body punch.
Schmedgar Dimms is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kentas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kentas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dimms misses with a hook.
Dimms throws a hook to the side of Kentas's head but Kentas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dimms takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kentas misses with a body shot.
Kentas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dimms.
Kentas swings for the body but Dimms moves out of range.
Dimms takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kentas scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kentas throws the left hand but Dimms avoids the punch easily.
Dimms avoids the body shot from Kentas.
Dimms jabs Kentas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kentas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kentas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Dimms throws a looping overhand right but Kentas ducks down to avoid it.
Dimms avoids the body shot from Kentas.
Dimms lands a head shot.
Kentas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dimms misses with an uppercut. Kentas saw that one coming.
Kentas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dimms makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dimms lands with an overhand left.
Kentas misses with a hook.
Dimms throws a hook to the side of Kentas's head but Kentas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kentas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dimms.
Dimms waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kentas.
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimms manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dimms misses the target.
Kentas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dimms connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kentas scrambles back to his feet.
Dimms scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kentas in his tracks.
Dimms throws a leg kick but Kentas moved away.
Kentas moves out of range as Dimms strikes.#T3#
Dimms throws a lazy right hand but Kentas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kentas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kentas just misses with a punch to the body.
Dimms misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kentas counters with a one-two to the body.
Dimms misses with an uppercut. Kentas saw that one coming.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kentas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dimms takes a swing at Kentas's ribcage but misses.
Kentas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dimms counters with a nice leg kick.
Dimms fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kentas on the side of the head.
Kentas takes a swing at Dimms's ribcage but misses.
Kentas blocks a leg kick.
Dimms scoring well with a low kick there.
Dimms's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kentas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dimms scrambles back to his feet.
A left lands for Dimms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimms throws a leg kick but Kentas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dimms is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kentas. #T4#
Kentas tests Dimms's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kentas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimms moves away.
Kentas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimms throws a looping overhand right but Kentas ducks down to avoid it.
Kentas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dimms with a nice cross.
Kentas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kentas looks to throw the jab but Dimms is out of range.
Dimms ducks under a wild hook from Kentas.
Kentas cracks a nice hook into Dimms's ribs.
Kentas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Dimms.
Dimms is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dimms showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kentas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kentas throws a jab but it's blocked by Dimms.
Kentas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dimms rather than just go for the knockout.
Kentas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimms was well out of range. Poor timing from Kentas.
Kentas ducks under a wild hook from Dimms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rimtas Kentas 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#
Dimms throws a looping overhand right but Kentas ducks down to avoid it.
Kentas misses with a body shot.
Dimms swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dimms misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kentas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dimms.
Schmedgar Dimms is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Kentas moves into range and clinches up with Dimms.
A head punch on the inside from Kentas fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kentas pushes Dimms back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dimms pushes Kentas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Dimms manages to break the clinch.
Dimms throws a leg kick but Kentas checks it.
Kentas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas misses with a hook. Dimms ducked under it nicely.
Dimms slips a straight right by Kentas.
Dimms throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kentas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dimms misses with a hook. Kentas ducked under it nicely.
Kentas throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Kentas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dimms swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Kentas lands a slapping body shot.
Kentas looks to score with a jab to the body but Dimms is just out of range.
Kentas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kentas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dimms.
Good leg kick by Dimms.
Dimms moves out of range of the strikes.
Kentas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kentas misses with a wild body shot.
Dimms connects with a right hand. Kentas shakes it off.
Kentas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kentas jabs Dimms to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dimms's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kentas under the eye.
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!
Dimms fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Kentas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dimms. Dimms obviously looking to wear him down.
Kentas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dimms stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dimms looks to score with a jab to the body but Kentas is just out of range.
Kentas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rimtas Kentas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimms steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kentas.
Kentas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dimms's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kentas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dimms scrambles back to his feet.
Kentas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dimms in his tracks.
Dimms misses with an uppercut.
Kentas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kentas with the counter takedown but Dimms avoids it easily.
Dimms throws a hook to the side of Kentas's head but Kentas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kentas scores with a body shot.
Dimms throws a body punch but Kentas moves out of range.
Dimms slips a jab from Kentas.
Kentas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kentas throws a body punch but Dimms moves out of range.
Kentas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimms. #T3#
Dimms uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kentas.
Kentas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kentas 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.
Kentas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dimms.
Dimms works the jab nicely.
Kentas ducks under a wild hook from Dimms.
Dimms tries a low kick but Kentas avoids it.
Dimms attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kentas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dimms throws a big shot that misses.
Dimms moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kentas lands a nice hook to Dimms's body. Dimms takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dimms misses the shot to the body.
Kentas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimms was well out of range. Poor timing from Kentas.
Kentas ducks under a wild hook from Dimms.
Dimms swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kentas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Kentas staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kentas avoids the body shot from Dimms.
Kentas avoids the body shot from Dimms.
Kentas takes a swing at Dimms's ribcage but misses.
Kentas throws a big shot that misses.
Dimms throws a hook but Kentas avoids it easily.
Kentas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dimms throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Dimms.
Dimms slips under a jab from Kentas.
A counter left hand to the body from Dimms misses its target.
Dimms avoids the body shot from Kentas.
Dimms is looking to counter punch.
Kentas lands a nice hook to Dimms's body. Dimms takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dimms takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kentas misses with a wild body shot.
Dimms swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kentas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dimms with a body shot.
Kentas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dimms throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rimtas Kentas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kentas throws a nice looking combination but Dimms bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kentas swinging wildly here.
Kentas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dimms.
Kentas misses with an uppercut.
Kentas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dimms looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kentas moves away from the strike by Dimms.
Dimms on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dimms just misses with a punch to the body.
Kentas misses with a wild body shot.
Dimms lands a nice shot to the body.
Kentas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dimms as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas lands with a hook. Dimms tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Dimms throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Dimms looks to land a right hand but Kentas moved out of range.
A nice leg kick from Kentas, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dimms throws a body punch but Kentas moves out of range.
Dimms misses with a wild body shot.
Dimms drops his hands momentarily and Kentas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kentas throws the left hand but Dimms avoids the punch easily.
Dimms half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kentas loads up on a big right hand but Dimms slips the punch.
Kentas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dimms connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Dimms misses.
Nice cross by Kentas.
Kentas looks to land a right hand but Dimms moved out of range.
Kentas throws a big shot that misses.
Kentas slips a jab from Dimms.
A telegraphed right hand from Kentas misses the target.
Dimms on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kentas looks to score with a jab to the body but Dimms is just out of range.#T2#
Dimms throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kentas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dimms throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Kentas scores with a nice strike.
Dimms takes a swing at Kentas's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kentas misses.
Kentas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dimms misses with a straight right.
Dimms lunges at Kentas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kentas's hand.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kentas swings widly with a right hand
and Dimms makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Kentas moves out of range as Dimms strikes.
Kentas misses with a straight right.
Kentas misses with a body shot.
Dimms throws out a loose jab but Kentas uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kentas! But no joy.
Jab by Dimms.
Kentas checks a low kick from Dimms.#T3#
Dimms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kentas misses with a double jab.
Kentas takes a swing at Dimms's ribcage but misses.
Dimms tried to counter with a leg kick but Kentas avoided it.
Kentas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Kentas misses its intended target.
Dimms waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kentas.
Kentas moves away from the strike by Dimms.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dimms. Kentas does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dimms.
A good leg kick by Dimms.
Kentas throws a jab but it's blocked by Dimms.
Dimms swings for the body but Kentas moves out of range.
Kentas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dimms.
Kentas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kentas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dimms is looking to counter punch.
Dimms lands a head shot.#T4#
Dimms ducks under a wild hook from Kentas.
Dimms swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dimms takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimms avoids the body shot from Kentas.
Kentas throws a good cross that connects.
Kentas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dimms feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kentas looks to land a left hand but Dimms moved out of range nicely.
Dimms 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.
Kentas lands with a cross.
Dimms on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kentas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dimms throws a head kick but Kentas moves out of range.
Dimms motions for Kentas to come forward. Dimms throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schmedgar Dimms has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dimms throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kentas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kentas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dimms takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kentas thuds his right hand into Dimms's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Materlak vs Kentas
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Kentas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Materlak misses with a body shot.
Materlak connects with a single shot there.
Kentas lands with an uppercut that bounces Materlak off the cage and back into range.
Materlak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kentas looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Kentas swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Kentas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Materlak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A decent looking cross lands there for Materlak.
Materlak misses with a hook to the body
and Kentas counters with a nice uppercut.
Kentas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Materlak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Materlak misses with a body shot.
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!
Materlak throws the left hand but Kentas avoids the punch easily.
Kentas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Materlak.
Kentas digs a good body shot into Materlak's ribs.
Materlak misses with a hook. Kentas ducked under it nicely.
Materlak misses with the combination.
Kentas jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Materlak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donk. Materlak catches Kentas right on the button with a cross.
Materlak with the inside leg kick.
Materlak lands with a cross.
Kentas looks to land a left hand but Materlak moved out of range nicely.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kentas moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kentas. Materlak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak misses with a lunging right hand
and Materlak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Materlak misses.
Materlak blocks a leg kick.
Materlak looks to throw the jab but Kentas is out of range.
Kentas looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
Materlak is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Materlak slaps away a takedown attempt from Kentas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kentas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kentas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Materlak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kentas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Materlak at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Materlak throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Kentas slips under a jab.
Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Materlak misses with a looping right.
Materlak moves away from the strike by Kentas.
Kentas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kentas throws the left hand but Materlak avoids the punch easily.
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kentas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Michal Materlak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
Materlak throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kentas to counter with a crisp jab.
Materlak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kentas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Nice jab there from Materlak.
Kentas throws a looping overhand right but Materlak ducks down to avoid it.
Kentas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kentas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kentas slips a jab from Materlak.
Kentas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Kentas.
It looked like Materlak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kentas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Materlak. #T3#
Kentas throws a jab but it's blocked by Materlak.
Materlak cracks Kentas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Kentas drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Materlak looking for a guillotine here but Kentas defends easily.
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kentas stands and throws Materlak's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Kentas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Materlak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Materlak tries to escape but Kentas is in control. #T4##SUB2#
Kentas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kentas working the ground and pound but Materlak is defending the strikes.
Kentas trying to control the position but Materlak is working away. #SUB2#
Kentas is trying to get an arm triangle but Materlak is defending well. #SUB2#
Kentas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Materlak, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rimtas Kentas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Materlak misses with a body shot.
Kentas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Materlak.
Materlak tries to bum rush Kentas with a series of wild strikes but Kentas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kentas avoids the body shot from Materlak.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kentas was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Kentas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Materlak.
Kentas cracks Materlak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kentas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kentas takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Kentas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
Kentas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Materlak dodges the punch combination from Kentas.
Kentas 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.
Materlak misses with a hook.
Kentas takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Materlak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kentas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Materlak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Materlak. That snapped Kentas's head back. #TD2#
Materlak gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materlak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kentas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Materlak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Materlak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kentas's guard. #REVR#
Kentas is controlling Materlak's posture.
Kentas wants to sweep here but Materlak controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Kentas is pulling down on Materlak's head to control his posture.
Materlak stopping the sweep attempt from Kentas.
Kentas trying to keep a closed guard but Materlak is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Kentas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Materlak defends well.
Materlak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kentas has a closed guard, preventing Materlak from standing up.
Materlak preventing the sweep. #T3#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kentas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kentas looking for a sweep. Not yet Kentas, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kentas loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
Materlak lands with an overhand left.
Materlak scores with a jab.
Kentas throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Materlak - just one landing.
Kentas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Materlak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Materlak swings for the body but Kentas moves out of range.
Kentas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Materlak to score with a decent uppercut.
Kentas ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
Kentas catches Materlak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kentas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michal Materlak is winning the standup battle so far.
Materlak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kentas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kentas was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kentas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Kentas misses.
Materlak loads up on a big right hand but Kentas slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kentas. Materlak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak stuns Kentas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Materlak misses the shot to the body.
Materlak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kentas slips under a jab.
Kentas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kentas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
Materlak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Kentas misses its intended target.
Kentas clobbers Materlak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab lands there for Materlak.
Materlak connects with a nice looking jab.
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 Michal Materlak will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Kentas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Kentas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kentas's head.
Kentas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Materlak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Materlak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kentas.
Materlak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kentas scores with a sloppy right hand. Materlak should have avoided that one.
Materlak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Materlak misses with a looping right.
Kentas with the counter takedown but Materlak avoids it easily.
Kentas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kentas looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
Kentas swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kentas defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Kentas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Materlak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kentas thinking.
Materlak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Materlak as he connects with a hook.
Materlak works Kentas's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Materlak walks into a left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Materlak. No joy for Kentas on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Kentas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kentas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kentas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kentas was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Good shot there by Kentas.
Materlak loads up on a big right hand but Kentas slips the punch.#TD2#
Kentas scores with a takedown into Materlak's guard.
Materlak tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kentas avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Materlak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kentas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Materlak is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kentas is looking for a sweep. Materlak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Materlak is keen to just control but Kentas is a slippery customer.
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!
Kentas trying to get back to full guard but Materlak takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Materlak prevents Kentas from getting the reversal.
Kentas keeps trying to improve his position.
Materlak looking to control but Kentas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Materlak lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Materlak avoids the attempt from Kentas to control.
Materlak looking to finish Kentas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kentas!
Michal Materlak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kentas is desperately trying to improve his position but Materlak has a good base and remains in mount.
Materlak is stalling here but it's allowed Kentas to get half guard.
Kentas trying to control from the bottom.
Kentas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Materlak prevents Kentas from improving his position.
Materlak is controlling the pace.
Kentas is looking to improve his position.
Materlak is trying to control the action in half guard but Kentas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Materlak is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kentas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak clearly takes 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.#R4#
Kentas throws a combination. Materlak tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kentas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Materlak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kentas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Materlak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Materlak staying out of range there.
Kentas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kentas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Materlak's hands.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kentas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak misses with a straight right.
Kentas swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kentas manages to avoid it.
Kentas staying out of range there.
Kentas scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Kentas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Materlak doesn't seem phased though.
Materlak with a jab.
Kentas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
Kentas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materlak.
Kentas misses with a straight left.
Kentas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Kentas.
Materlak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kentas swinging wildly here.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kentas throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak throwing a counter right hand but Kentas manages to avoid it.
Kentas thuds his right hand into Materlak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kentas throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
Materlak defending well as Kentas loads up on a big left hand.
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Materlak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Jab from Kentas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kentas loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
A slow jab from Kentas misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Kentas.
Materlak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kentas.
Materlak misses with a hook
and Kentas counters with a right hand to the body.
Kentas misses with a combination
and Materlak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kentas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kentas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Materlak.
Materlak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Materlak feints and then cracks Kentas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kentas down.
Kentas missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kentas.
Materlak lands with a good body shot.
Kentas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kentas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3##TD2#
Kentas feints and as Materlak raises his hands in defense, Kentas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kentas stays in close to Materlak's body and controls the position.
Kentas trying to control but Materlak is working from the bottom.
Materlak wants to stand up but Kentas is controlling him.
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materlak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kentas distracts Materlak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Materlak keeping moving, preventing Kentas from controlling successfully.
Kentas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Materlak missing with a left hand there. Kentas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kentas feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Materlak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kentas works Materlak's body with a nice hook.
Kentas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Materlak.
Materlak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kentas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Materlak finds it's way round the side to connect with Kentas's head.
Kentas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kentas slips a jab from Materlak.
It seemed like Kentas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kentas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Materlak circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kentas walks into a stiff left hand from Materlak.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kentas.
Kentas avoids the body shot from Materlak.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kentas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Rimtas Kentas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Materlak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Materlak lands a head shot.
Kentas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Materlak just misses with a punch to the body.
Kentas throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Materlak.
Materlak moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kentas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Materlak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kentas on the side of the head.
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Kentas misses.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kentas moves away.
Materlak lands a nice hook to Kentas's body. Kentas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak looks to land a combination. Kentas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kentas manages to avoid it.
Kentas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Materlak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Materlak takes a swing at Kentas's ribcage but misses.
Kentas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Kentas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Materlak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kentas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kentas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Materlaks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kentas manages to avoid it.
A jab from Kentas misses.
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Kentas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kentas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kentas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Kentas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kentas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kentas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kentas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kentas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kentas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Materlak.
Kentas moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kentas moves away.
Kentas slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kentas swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Kentas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kentas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Materlak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kentas connects with a jab.
Kentas misses with a body shot
and Materlak counters with a nice uppercut.
Materlak lands with an uppercut that bounces Kentas off the cage and back into range.
Materlak throws a hook to the side of Kentas's head but Kentas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kentas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kentas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Materlak throws a jab when Kentas was well out of range.
Kentas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Materlak.
Kentas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Kentas.#T3#
Materlak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kentas scores with a punch to the head.
Nice jab there from Materlak.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Materlak lands a nice shot that snaps Kentas's head back.
Kentas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Materlak.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak defending well as Kentas loads up on a big left hand.
Kentas throws a hook but Materlak blocks it.
Kentas throws out a loose jab but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kentas.
Materlak cracks Kentas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Materlak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kentas slips under a jab from Materlak.
Kentas takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Kentas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kentas misses with a wild body shot.
Kentas takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Materlak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kentas throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kentas throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Materlak.
Kentas throws a sloppy body shot
and Materlak counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kentas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Materlak throws a jab when Kentas was well out of range.
Materlak just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Kentas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Materlak manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kentas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Materlak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kentas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak misses with the head strike.
A short left from Kentas.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michal Materlak.
I think Materlak 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Materlak!
Michal Materlak retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Michal Materlak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Hatfield vs Kentas
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Kentas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatfield moves away.
Kentas looks to throw the jab but Hatfield is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatfield. Kentas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kentas throws out a counter right but Hatfield avoids it with no problem.
Kentas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hatfield under the eye.
Hatfield moves forwards but Kentas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kentas checks a leg kick.
Kentas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kentas moves out of range as Hatfield strikes.
Kentas scores with a hook to the body. Hatfield takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kentas scores with a three punch combo!
Kentas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hatfield throws an overhand right that lands on Kentas's shoulder, as Kentas tries to avoid the shot.
Kentas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Hatfield.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kentas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kentas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kentas misses with a hook. Hatfield ducked under it nicely.
Kentas swings for the body but Hatfield moves out of range.
Hatfield throws the left hand but Kentas avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Hatfield.
Hatfield lands with a nice body punch.
Hatfield throws a hook but Kentas blocks it.
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.#T1#
Hatfield throws a nice looking combination but Kentas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kentas. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hatfield misses with a looping right.
Kentas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
Kentas lands a body shot.
Hatfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Kentas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hatfield can't find room to land a body shot as Kentas controls the action.
Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kentas gets through Hatfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kentas lands a nice uppercut.
Hatfield is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kentas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kentas struggles to land a body shot inside as Hatfield controls his hands.
Kentas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hatfield is trying to break the clinch but Kentas has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hatfield takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kentas scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatfield misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2##BC#
Hatfield breaks the clinch.
Kentas 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.
Hatfield takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kentas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kentas throws a hook but Hatfield blocks it.
Hatfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kentas.
Riley Hatfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kentas dips to his left and cracks Hatfield with an uppercut!
Kentas misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Hatfield.
Kentas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kentas just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hatfield.
A lazy left from Hatfield finds it's target.
Kentas lands a head shot.
Kentas ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kentas ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kentas throws a shot from downtown. Hatfield moves away and avoids it.
Kentas misses with a hook.
Kentas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kentas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Hatfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Kentas.
Kentas ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kentas ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Kentas avoids a kick to the body.
Kentas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hatfield throws a hook but Kentas avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hatfield clobbers Kentas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hatfield misses with a straight left.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
Hatfield throws a right hand that misses
and Kentas counters with a stiff right hand.
Kentas looks to land a right hand but Hatfield moved out of range.
Hatfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kentas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hatfield is looking to land body kicks.
Kentas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kentas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hatfield throws a leg kick
and Kentas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kentas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kentas.
Kentas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hatfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kentas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hatfield had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kentas tests Hatfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4##TD2#
Kentas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hatfield is trying to stand up here but Kentas is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Hatfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Kentas. #SUB2#
Kentas is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatfield is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kentas blocks a jab.
Kentas scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Kentas misses.
Kentas throws a shot from downtown. Hatfield moves away and avoids it.
Kentas moves out of range as Hatfield throws a body kick.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Hatfield misses with a hook
and Kentas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kentas throws a nice looking combination but Hatfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hatfield.
Kentas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hatfield looks to throw the jab but Kentas is out of range.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Kentas defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
Kentas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Kentas's head but Kentas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kentas digs a good hook to Hatfield's body.
Kentas 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kentas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Kentas's head but Kentas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kentas misses with a straight left. #T1#
Kentas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kentas defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
Kentas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kentas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kentas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hatfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body punch from Kentas.
Hatfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kentas misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hatfield misses the target.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Kentas lands with a shot to the body.
Hatfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kentas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hatfield at a distance.
Kentas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Kentas rushes Hatfield and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatfield creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Hatfield breaks the clinch.
Kentas lands a nice hook to Hatfield's body. Hatfield takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kentas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kentas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Kentas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
Hatfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kentas.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Kentas slips the punch.
Hatfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hatfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hatfield throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kentas takes a swing at Hatfield's ribcage but misses.
Hatfield throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kentas.
Kentas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
Hatfield half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Hatfield throws a hook but Kentas avoids it easily.
Hatfield throws out a loose jab but Kentas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatfield misses with a low kick.
Hatfield looks to throw the jab but Kentas is out of range.
Hatfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kentas was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatfield.
Kentas throws a counter combo.#T3#
Hatfield tries to land a leg kick but Kentas saw it coming and moves away.
Kentas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kentas just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Hatfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Hatfield.
Kentas swings for the body but Hatfield moves out of range.
Hatfield throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hatfield misses with a looping right.
Kentas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Kentas.
Kentas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hatfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kentas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hatfield's hands.
Kentas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kentas avoids the head kick by Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Kentas ducks down to avoid it.
Hatfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Hatfield takes one to the chin there.
Kentas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kentas takes a swing at Hatfield's ribcage but misses.
Hatfield connects with a solid leg kick.
Kentas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Kentas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Kentas throws a lazy right hand but Hatfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hatfield throws a leg kick but Kentas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kentas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hatfield throws the left hand but Kentas avoids the punch easily.
Hatfield dips to his left and cracks Kentas with an uppercut!
Hatfield jabs Kentas right on the nose. Kentas blinks but takes it well.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Hatfield.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kentas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
A low kick from Hatfield is predictable there
and Kentas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hatfield looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kentas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kentas.
Kentas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Kentas.
Rimtas Kentas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hatfield throws out a loose jab but Kentas uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kentas throws a looping overhand right but Hatfield ducks down to avoid it.
Kentas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kentas checks a low kick from Hatfield.
Kentas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hatfield doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rimtas Kentas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Kentas scores with a body shot.
Kentas scores with the left hand. Hatfield knows he should have avoided that one.
Kentas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hatfield has time to react.
Kentas lands a head shot.
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kentas.
Hatfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kentas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kentas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatfield throws out the jab.
Kentas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kentas. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kentas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Kentas.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
Kentas moves out of range of the strikes.
Kentas lands a really nice looking cross but Hatfield seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatfield throws a body punch but Kentas moves out of range.
Hatfield punishes Kentas's body with a nice straight punch.
Kentas shoots in but no luck this time.
Kentas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Hatfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kentas.#T1#
Kentas cracks a nice hook into Hatfield's ribs.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatfield scores with a head kick.
Kentas looks to land a combination but Hatfield avoids it well.
Hatfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kentas.
A punch lands to the side of Hatfield 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hatfield checks a low kick from Kentas.
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Kentas saw that one coming.
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hatfield avoids the body shot from Kentas.
Kentas jabs Hatfield to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hatfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kentas was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatfield.
Kentas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Kentas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kentas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Hatfield takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kentas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice combination there by Hatfield. #T2#
Kentas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kentas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses.
Kentas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kentas lands an overhand right.
Hatfield slips a straight right by Kentas.
Hatfield misses with a wild combination.
Kentas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kentas lands with a hook. Hatfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hatfield staying out of range there.
Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kentas misses with the combination.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Kentas saw that one coming.
Kentas misses with a body shot.
Kentas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatfield. #T3#
Kentas slips under a jab.
Hatfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kentas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kentas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kentas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Hatfield misses #TD2#
and Kentas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kentas is pushing down on Hatfield's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hatfield is fighting to maintain full guard but Kentas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hatfield scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kentas manages to mount him! #SUB2#
Kentas has control of Hatfield's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hatfield regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hatfield wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Kentas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hatfield has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hatfield!
Rimtas Kentas has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatfield wanted to stand there but Kentas had control of the position.
Hatfield won't allow Kentas to sweep him here.
Hatfield tries to stand but Kentas is controlling from the bottom.
Hatfield has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kentas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hatfield is one step ahead there.
Kentas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rimtas Kentas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kentas 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Kentas vs Materlak
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Kentas defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Kentas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kentas swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak feints a counter leg kick.
Materlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kentas.
Materlak was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Materlak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Kentas. Those never looked like landing.
Materlak misses with a head kick.
Materlak misses with a hook.
Kentas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kentas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Kentas does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been informed that Materlak has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kentas is looking for a counter combo.
Kentas 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.
Kentas moves away from the strike by Materlak.
Kentas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Materlak at a distance.
Kentas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kentas moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Kentas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kentas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Materlak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kentas. #T1#
Kentas misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kentas.
Kentas is looking to wear down Materlak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
Materlak misses with an uppercut. Kentas saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Kentas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Materlak doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Kentas misses the target.
Kentas throws a leg kick
and Kentas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kentas connects with the punch.
Kentas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kentas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kentas backing away here, and Materlak unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kentas slips a jab and a cross from Materlak.
Materlak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kentas ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
Materlak misses with a hook. Kentas ducked under it nicely.
Kentas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kentas throws out a loose jab but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Materlak blocks a jab.
Materlak lands with a nice body punch.
Kentas misses with a body punch
enabling Materlak to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Kentas does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Kentas throws out a powerful jab.
Materlak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Materlak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Materlak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kentas slips a jab from Materlak.
Kentas throws a combination that misses
and Materlak counters with a right hand to the body.
A combination from Materlak does no damage.
Kentas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kentas misses with a low kick as Materlak jumps back.
Kentas dips to his left and cracks Materlak with an uppercut!
Kentas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kentas defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Materlak is looking to chop away at Kentas's legs.
Kentas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Materlak counters with a straight right hand.
Kentas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Materlak lands with an overhand left.
Kentas throws an overhand right that lands on Materlak's shoulder, as Materlak tries to avoid the shot.
Kentas cracks Materlak with an open hand slap.
Materlak lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Materlak. Beautiful body shot.
Materlak misses with a body punch
and Kentas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kentas defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Kentas attempts a counter takedown but Materlak avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Kentas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Materlak quickly recovers to half guard.
Materlak desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Well, if Kentas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kentas is looking to take a break and control but Materlak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kentas is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Kentas 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. #T4#
Kentas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Kentas is looking for a kimura here.
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 Rimtas Kentas 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#
Kentas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice defenses there by Materlak.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kentas.
Jab by Materlak.
Kentas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Materlak pinned against the cage. Materlak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Materlak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Materlak connects with a body shot.
Materlak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kentas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Materlak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kentas moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas slips a straight right by Materlak.
Kentas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kentas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Kentas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Materlak! But no joy.
Kentas misses with a straight right.
Kentas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
Materlak slips a straight right by Kentas.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Kentas.
Kentas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kentas dives in for a single leg takedown but Materlak sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Materlak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kentas.
Kentas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Materlak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Materlak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kentas backwards.
Materlak blocks a body shot from Kentas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kentas. #BC2#
Materlak breaks from the clinch.
Kentas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Jab from Materlak.
Kentas blocks a jab.
Kentas throws a shot to the body.
Kentas tries to bum rush Materlak with a series of wild strikes but Materlak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kentas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Materlak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kentas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kentas throws a jab but it's blocked by Materlak. #T2#
Materlak takes a swing at Kentas's ribcage but misses.
Kentas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Materlak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kentas scrambles back to his feet.
Materlak checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Kentas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kentas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kentas staying out of range there.
Kentas throws a big counter combination but Materlak scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kentas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kentas throws a body shot but no joy.
Materlak was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rimtas Kentas is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Kentas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Materlak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Materlak lands with a cross.
Materlak misses with a combination
and Kentas counters with a stiff right hand.
Kentas misses with a low kick as Materlak jumps back.
Kentas misses with an uppercut. Materlak saw that one coming.
Kentas blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Kentas - just one landing.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kentas looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.#T3#
Kentas throws a poor cross that misses
and Materlak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kentas lands with an overhand left.
Kentas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Materlak.
Kentas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kentas throws a hook but Materlak blocks it.
Materlak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kentas tries for a takedown but Materlak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rimtas Kentas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kentas takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Kentas throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Kentas misses with an uppercut. Materlak saw that one coming.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak lands a really nice looking cross but Kentas seems unphased.
Kentas looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak lands a head kick. Kentas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kentas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Materlak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Materlak lands a nice shot to the body.
Kentas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Kentas.#T4#
Materlak slips a straight right by Kentas.
Kentas throws a nice looking combination but Materlak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kentas blocks a jab.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Kentas takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Materlak throws a leg kick but Kentas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Materlak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kentas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kentas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Materlak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kentass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kentas just misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Materlak cracks Kentas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Materlak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Michal Materlak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kentas misses with a looping left.
Materlak unleashes a big counter combination but Kentas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Materlak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good exchange - Materlak coming out on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Materlak lands a leg kick that knocks Kentas off balance momentarily.
Kentas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kentas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Materlak at a distance.
Materlak walks into a stiff left hand from Kentas.
Kentas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Materlak defends it nicely.
Kentas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kentas throws a jab but it's blocked by Materlak.
Materlak staying out of range there.
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Materlak.#TD#
Kentas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materlak moves into full guard.
Materlak trying to control the position. #T1#
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kentas is really struggling to control Materlak but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kentas passes Materlak's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Materlak is trying to get back to full guard.
Kentas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Materlak's head.
Kentas trying to mount his opponent but Materlak defends it.
Materlak tries to roll over but Kentas keeps him under control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Materlak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kentas.
Materlak is staying active underneath Kentas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kentas sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Kentas seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Kentas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Materlak has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB#
Kentas seems to be working for a kimura but Materlak defends the submission attempt.
Materlak works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kentas throwing strikes from guard but Materlak blocks nicely.
Kentas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kentas laying and praying for a moment but Materlak takes advantage and regains half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kentas works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Kentas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Materlak has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Materlak!
Materlak postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kentas wants to sweep here but Materlak controlling him for the moment.
Kentas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Materlak scores with a body shot.
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kentas throws out a loose jab but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Materlak misses.
Materlak slips a straight right by Kentas.
Kentas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Materlak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kentas.
Materlak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kentas. Materlak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kentas loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
Kentas looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
Materlak jabs Kentas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kentas wants to clinch
and Materlak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kentas slips under a jab.
Kentas throws out a loose jab but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Materlak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kentas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Materlak as he avoids it easily.
Kentas throws a body shot but no joy.
Materlak scores with a hook to the body. Kentas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kentas moves away.
Kentas jabs Materlak right on the nose. Materlak blinks but takes it well.
Materlak throws a leg kick but Kentas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good exchange - Kentas coming out on top.
Kentas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Materlak swings for the body but Kentas moves out of range.
Kentas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kentas swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Kentas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kentas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Materlak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kentas.
Materlak connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kentas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Kentas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
Kentas staying out of range there.
Kentas misses with a straight left.
Materlak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kentas.
Kentas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kentas avoids the body shot from Materlak.
Kentas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kentas throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak lands a nice hook to Kentas's body. Kentas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kentas misses the body punch
and Materlak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Materlak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Materlak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kentas avoids the body shot from Materlak.
Materlak lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Materlak.
Materlak thuds a left hand into Kentas's body.
Materlak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kentas. Materlak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Kentas misses with a wild body shot.
Kentas staying out of range there.
Materlak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kentas.
Materlak looks to score with a jab to the body but Kentas is just out of range.
Materlak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Materlak lands a nice hook to Kentas's body. Kentas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kentas was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Kentas lands with a hook. Materlak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kentas defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Materlak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kentas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kentas misses the target.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kentas.
Kentas throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Kentas throws a looping overhand right but Materlak ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kentas. Materlak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kentas checks the leg kick.#T4#
Kentas cracks Materlak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kentas. Materlak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kentas at a distance.
Kentas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Materlak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kentas cracks Materlak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.
Kentas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Materlak misses the target.
Kentas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Materlak counters with a thumping low kick.
Kentas walks into a straight right hand from Materlak.
Kentas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Kentas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kentas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Materlak lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak lands with a shot to the body.
Kentas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Kentas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Materlak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kentas was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Kentas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kentas manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Materlak.
A decent looking cross lands there for Materlak.
Materlak dodges the punch combination from Kentas.
Materlak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kentas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Materlak digs a good hook to Kentas's body.
Kentas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Materlak has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak stalks Kentas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kentas's face. Kentas staggers backwards, shaken.
Materlak misses with an uppercut. Kentas saw that one coming.
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Kentas moves away and avoids it.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kentas manages to avoid it.
Kentas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Kentas misses with a wild body shot.
Kentas swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kentas checks it well.
Kentas throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Materlak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kentas doesn't seem phased though.
Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kentas.
Kentas throws a low kick but Materlak moves out of range easily.
Kentas avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Kentas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Materlak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kentas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kentas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Materlak scores with a jab to the body.
Materlak misses the jab.#T2#
Materlak avoids the body shot from Kentas.
Kentas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kentas lands a jab.
Materlak throws a head kick that misses.
Kentas throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Kentas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Kentas.
Kentas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
Kentas misses with a left hand
and Kentas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Materlak takes one to the chin there.
Kentas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Materlak is able to avoid easily.
Kentas slips under a jab from Materlak.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kentas moves away.
Materlak scores with a decent looking hook.
Kentas tries to bum rush Materlak with a series of wild strikes but Materlak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kentas misses with a hook
enabling Materlak to counter with a crisp jab.
Materlak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Materlak misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Materlak misses with an uppercut. Kentas saw that one coming.
Materlak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Materlak tries to move into range but Kentas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Materlak swings for the body but Kentas moves out of range.
Kentas lands with a shot to the body.
Materlak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Materlak has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kentas misses with a lunging right hand
and Materlak counters with a left to the body.
Kentas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Materlak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Materlak.
Kentas dodges the punch combination from Materlak.
Materlak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kentas at a distance.
Kentas swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Kentas throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Nice sprawl there from Materlak as Kentas shoots in.
Kentas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kentas thuds a left hand into Materlak's body.
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!
Good shot there by Materlak.
Materlak throws a body punch but Kentas moves out of range.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kentas moves away.
Kentas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Materlak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kentas.
Kentas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kentas throws a shot from downtown. Materlak moves away and avoids it.
Kentas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kentas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Materlak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kentas.
Materlak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kentas throws a looping overhand right but Materlak ducks down to avoid it.
Kentas throws a right hand that Materlak ducks under and follows up with a left that Materlak also avoids with ease.
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Kentas moves away and avoids it.
Kentas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Materlak.
Materlak lands a slapping body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Materlak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Materlak 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:48
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Materlak!
Michal Materlak is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Michal Materlak thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH:Kentas vs Mcgee
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Mcgee connects with a looping right hand.
Kentas tries to clinch but Mcgee moves away
and Mcgee counters with a left to the body.
Kentas misses with a looping left.
Kentas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Rockwell Mcgee has been cut.
Kentas misses with a looping left.
Kentas ducks under a wild hook from Mcgee.
Kentas half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Kentas finds it's way through Mcgee's defenses.
Mcgee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kentas dives in for a single leg takedown but Mcgee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kentas lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcgee backwards.
Mcgee takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kentas.
Mcgee blocking some punches.
Kentas works on Mcgee's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Kentas - that landed with a thud.
Kentas lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Kentas misses with a body punch.
Mcgee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mcgee lands an uppercut.
Kentas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcgee backwards.
Mcgee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kentas.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kentas.
Kentas blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Kentas lands a takedown into 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.
Mcgee is looking to stand back up but Kentas counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mcgee.
Mcgee pushes Kentas off looking to stand but Kentas dives back in and keeps control.
Mcgee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kentas wants to pass to mount but Mcgee is defending the position. #SUB#
Kentas is looking for a kimura here.
Mcgee is trying to stand. #T2##SUB#
Kentas seems to be working for a kimura but Mcgee defends the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kentas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mcgee tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kentas manages to move to mount!
Mcgee's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kentas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mcgee is trying to stand up.
Kentas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kentas is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mcgee is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kentas tries to control but Mcgee wriggling away. #T3##SUB#
Kentas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgee is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Kentas has taken his back!#SUB#
Kentas looking for the choke from the back.
Mcgee is trying to get back to his feet but Kentas has full control of the position and if anything, Mcgee has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Kentas is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Mcgee has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Kentas has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Mcgee taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Kentas doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rimtas Kentas!
Rimtas Kentas retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Rimtas Kentas, 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: SMASH: Hakekia vs Kentas
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Hakekia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kentas.
As Kentas backs away, Hakekia returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hakekia throws out a loose jab but Kentas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakekia misses with a straight left.
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a kick to the body
letting Kentas counter with a right hand.
Hakekia looks for the body kick but Kentas saw that one coming.
Kentas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kentas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hakekia thows a leg kick but Kentas checks it
and Kentas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hakekia feints and then cracks Kentas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kentas down.
Hakekia moves away from the strike by Kentas.
Hakekia 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.
Hakekia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kentass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kentas misses with a straight left.
Hakekia defending well as Kentas loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Kentas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hakekia did well to prevent Kentas getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Kentas in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hakekia tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kentas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rimtas Kentas!
Rimtas Kentas is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Rimtas Kentas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Alika Hakekia had this to say: 'Im Sorry Uso'.

Event: OFK 302 - Marek Vs Jankovic
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Stardust takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Kentas moved out of range.
Kentas 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.
Kentas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good work by Kentas as he checks the leg kick.
Stardust throws a body shot but no joy.
Kentas misses with a body shot.
Stardust misses with a head kick.
Kentas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stardust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Rimtas Kentas has been cut.
Kentas lands a nice looking body shot.
Kentas lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust misses with a hook
enabling Kentas to counter with a crisp jab.
Stardust throws a body punch but Kentas moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kentas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kentas lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kentas slips under a jab.
Kentas is looking to wear down Stardust with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Stardust throws a leg kick
enabling Kentas to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Stardust misses
and Kentas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stardust thinking.
Kentas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stardust turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Kentas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stardust fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kentas checks it well.
Kentas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kentas moves out of range as Stardust throws a body kick.
Stardust takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kentas takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kentas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Kentas misses.
It seemed like Stardust was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Kentas throws a jab but it's blocked by Stardust.
A little jabbing left from Stardust on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stardust misses with a left hand
and Kentas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kentas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kentas misses the target.
Kentas lands a nice shot to the body.
Stardust misses with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Stardust misses
enabling Kentas to counter with a crisp jab.
Kentas looks to land a left hand but Stardust moved out of range nicely.
Stardust slips under a jab.
Stardust misses with a left hand
and Kentas counters with a nice body shot.
Stardust misses with a right hand
and Kentas counters with a straight right hand.
Stardust looks to land a body kick but Kentas moved away.
Stardust thows a leg kick but Kentas checks it
and Stardust takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kentas misses with the combination. #T3#
Kentas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kentas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kentas throws a shot from downtown. Stardust moves away and avoids it.
Stardust moves out of range of the strikes.
Kentas throws a shot from downtown. Stardust moves away and avoids it.
Stardust throws a body punch but Kentas moves out of range.
Kentas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kentas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stardust on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stardust avoids the body shot from Kentas.
Kentas moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab by Kentas.#T4#
Kentas lands with an overhand left.
Kentas lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Kentas there.
Ziggy Stardust is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kentas blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Stardust is predictable there
and Kentas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stardust avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kentas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stardust moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kentas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stardust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kentas.
Stardust lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stardust throws a leg kick
and Kentas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Stardust connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kentas misses with a hook. Stardust ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Stardust misses.
It looked like Kentas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stardust misses with a looping left.
Stardust tries a head kick but it misses.
Kentas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stardust scores with a leg kick.
Stardust throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kentas lands a slapping body shot.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kentas misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas misses with an uppercut. Stardust saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Kentas misses.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Kentas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kentas throws a lazy right hand but Stardust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Stardust misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kentas counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Stardust misses the target.
Kentas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab by Kentas.
Stardust misses with an uppercut
and Kentas counters with a left to the body.
Stardust wants to slow Kentas down by chopping away at his legs.
A quick step to the side and Kentas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Kentas misses.
Kentas moves away from the strike by Stardust.
Stardust throws a sloppy body shot
and Kentas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kentas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stardust throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stardust throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stardust pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Kentas.#T2#
A big right from Kentas misses.
Stardust tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stardust fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kentas.
Kentas cracks Stardust with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kentas. Stardust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kentas looks to land a combination but Stardust avoids it well.
A big left from Kentas misses.
Stardust throws out a counter right but Kentas avoids it with no problem.
Kentas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kentas checks the leg kick.
Stardust has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kentas lands with a nice body punch.
A lazy body kick from Stardust
and Kentas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A leg kick checked by Kentas.
Kentas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Kentas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stardust at a distance.
Kentas misses the jab.
Kentas throws a body punch but Stardust moves out of range.
Kentas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stardust looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kentas misses with a right hand
and Stardust counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stardust lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kentas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kentas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kentas checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Kentas. Beautiful body shot.
Stardust clobbers Kentas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stardust might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kentas has got the better of the exchanges.
Stardust tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kentas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Kentas blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Stardust throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Kentas darts in and clinches Stardust up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stardust takes a shot to the head.
Stardust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kentas lands with a right to the head.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stardust makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kentas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kentas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stardust blocks a body shot from Kentas.
Kentas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kentas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kentas tries to work over Stardust's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stardust can't find room to land a body shot as Kentas controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Kentas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kentas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stardust momentarily.
Kentas checks a leg kick.
Kentas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kentas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stardust misses with the body kick
and Kentas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Kentas moved out of range.
Stardust throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kentas tries to clinch but Stardust is having none of it.
A leg kick checked by Kentas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas throws a body punch but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kentas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stardust lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kentas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
A low kick from Stardust misses
and Kentas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stardust walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kentas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick lands for Stardust.
Stardust checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kentas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good standup being displayed there by Kentas as he connects with a hook.
Kentas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stardust throws a head kick that misses
and Kentas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kentas throws a leg kick but Stardust moved away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kentas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stardust misses with a straight left.
Kentas tries to counter by clinching up but Stardust breaks away and moves out of range.
Kentas misses with a left hand
and Stardust counters with an outside leg kick.
Kentas works the jab nicely.
Ziggy Stardust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Stardust takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stardust connects with a jab.
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stardust.
Kentas throws a jab but it's blocked by Stardust.
Kentas scores with the left hand. Stardust knows he should have avoided that one.
Kentas lands a head shot.
Kentas scores with a jab to the head.
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kentas. Stardust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stardust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kentas scores with a nice right hand.
Stardust swings for the body but Kentas moves out of range.
Kentas is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Stardust thows a leg kick but Kentas checks it
and Kentas counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Kentas drives through with a takedown into guard.

Stardust pushes Kentas off and gets back to his feet.
Stardust takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stardust tries to score with a low kick but Kentas moves his leg out of the way.
Rimtas Kentas is winning the standup battle so far.
Kentas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kentas.
Stardust turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Stardust blocks a jab.
Kentas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kentas misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stardust! But no joy.
Stardust gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kentas.#ROC#Stardust is rocked!
Kentas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stardust checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stardust is still on wobbly legs! Can Kentas finish him?
Stardust throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kentas counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Stardust uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kentas.
Kentas lands with a straight right. Stardust didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stardust. Kentas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kentas scores with a sloppy right hand. Stardust should have avoided that one.
Kentas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Stardust there.
Stardust seems to have recovered his senses.
Stardust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stardust fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kentas.
Kentas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stardusts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kentas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stardust on the wrong end of a nice hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rimtas Kentas!
Rimtas Kentas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 291 - Chika Vs Goodman
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Alela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kentas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alela walks into a stiff left hand from Kentas.
Sao Alela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alela takes one to the chin there.
Alela fails with the takedown
and Kentas counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Kentas. No joy for Alela on that attempt.
Alela lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alela attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kentas half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Kentas misses its intended target.
Alela misses with a few strikes there.
Alela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alela lands the left hand.
Alela wants to slow Kentas down by chopping away at his legs.
Alela misses with a body punch
and Kentas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Kentas jabs at Alela's body.
Kentas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kentas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alela sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Kentas. Beautiful body shot.
Alela takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alela shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alela lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kentas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kentas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kentas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kentas 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.
Kentas throws the left hand but Alela avoids the punch easily.
Kentas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alela on the side of the head.
Alela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Alela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kentas throwing a counter right hand but Alela manages to avoid it.
A big left from Kentas misses.
Kentas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alela's head.
Alela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Kentas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Kentas finds it's way through Alela's defenses.
Alela throws a jab but it's blocked by Kentas.
A swing and a miss from Kentas.
Kentas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kentas slips under a jab.#T2#
Kentas throws a nice looking combination but Alela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alela with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kentas counters with a straight right hand.
Rimtas Kentas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sao Alela.
Alela misses the body punch
and Kentas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kentas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alela to score with a decent uppercut.
Alela thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kentas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alela throws a sloppy head kick and Kentas moves out of range easily.
Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alela throws a body kick that misses.
Kentas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alela misses with a hook.
Alela walks into a left hand.
Kentas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kentas staying out of range there.
Kentas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A leg kick checked by Kentas.
Kentas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Alela pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Kentas misses its target.
Alela misses with a lunging right hand
and Kentas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alela stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kentas.
A head kick by Alela misses #TD#
and Kentas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alela wants to get back to his feet but Kentas passes into half guard. #REVB#
Alela is trying to stand back up but Kentas is controlling him
Kentas is looking to take a break and control but Alela is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kentas is taking a breather. Alela says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Alela is trying to stand back up but Kentas is controlling him #T4##SUB#
Kentas is looking for a kimura but Alela is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kentas to get the leverage.
Alela won't allow Kentas to pass to mount.
Alela is trying to stand up here but Kentas is controlling him well.
Alela told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kentas tries to pass to full mount but Alela defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Alela pushes Kentas off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Alela slaps away a takedown attempt from Kentas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kentas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kentas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alela.
Alela throws a sloppy head kick
and Kentas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alela throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
That's time! Kentas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kentas throws a jab but it's blocked by Alela.
Kentas fails to land with a series of punches.
Alela swings for the body but Kentas moves out of range.
Kentas tests Alela's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kentas lands a jab to the nose.
Alela on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alela throws a hook but Kentas avoids it easily.
Kentas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alela misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Kentas dives in and scores a takedown into Alela's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alela is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alela takes a shot to the head.
Alela lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kentas.
Alela makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kentas tries to work over Alela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Alela gets through Kentas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alela is trying to drag Kentas to the mat but Kentas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alela has had enough of the clinch but Kentas keeps him there for the moment.
Kentas throws a head punch that misses.
Kentas lands a hook that snaps the head of Alela backwards.
Kentas scores with a shot to the side of Alela's head.
Alela tries a body shot but Kentas blocks it.
Alela is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kentas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kentas working aggressively here.
Kentas tries to work over Alela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alela misses with a punch to the body.
Alela wants a takedown but no success here.
Alela wants a takedown.
Rimtas Kentas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sao Alela.#BC2#
Alela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kentas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alela shoots in for a takedown but Kentas shows good takedown defense.
Kentas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Alela.
Kentas connects with a body shot that sends Alela's belly button to the back.
Alela is breathing heavily.#T2#
Alela takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alela throws a series of punches but Kentas avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Kentas darts in and clinches Alela up against the cage.
Kentas lands a left hand.
Kentas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kentas takes a shot to the head.
Kentas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Kentas scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kentas.
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alela's elbow. #TD#
Kentas gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Alela has momentary wrist control but Kentas slips an elbow through the middle.
Alela keeping moving, preventing Kentas from controlling successfully.
Kentas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alela can do to turn this around?
Rimtas Kentas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Kentas stays in close to Alela's body and controls the position.
Kentas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kentas trying to control the action but Alela is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kentas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Alela rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kentas's guard! Nice work there by Alela!
Alela is fighting to break Kentas's control of his arms but Kentas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Kentas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kentas wants to control from the top but Alela keeps moving.
Kentas stands and throws Alela's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alela is not content to let Kentas control the position. #SUB#
Kentas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kentas walks into a left hand.
Alela looks to land a left hand but Kentas moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Alela is predictable there
and Kentas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kentas scores with a hook to the body. Alela takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alela throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kentas counters with a one-two to the body.
Alela lands with a kick to the temple. Kentas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kentas.
Alela misses with a body shot
and Kentas counters with a nice uppercut.
Kentas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alela.
Kentas lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kentas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alela misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Kentas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kentas.
Kentas stops Alela from standing up. #T1#
Kentas slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Kentas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kentas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kentas wants to pass the guard but Alela is defending well.
Alela scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kentas manages to mount him!
Kentas misses with a head shot.#T2##SUB#
Kentas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Alela turns into him and now he's in Kentas's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kentas looking to control.
Kentas wants to sweep here but Alela controlling him for the moment.
Kentas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Alela blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kentas.
Kentas prevents Alela from standing back up. #T3#
Kentas is taking a breather. Alela says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Kentas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Kentas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Kentas is working for a kimura but Alela is defending it quite comfortably. #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.
Alela is looking to escape.
Sao Alela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kentas 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.
Kentas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rimtas Kentas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kentas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: OFK 287 - Vaiduoklis Vs Storm
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Kentas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been informed that Coker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kentas blocks a jab.
Kentas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Coker.#TD#
Kentas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Coker sprawls well initially but Kentas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Coker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Coker has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kentas escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kentas!
Coker is not content to let Kentas control the position.
Kentas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kentas 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kentas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Kentas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Coker has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Coker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Coker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Kentas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kentas wants to control but Coker is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kentas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Coker sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Kentas is trying to work for a kimura but Coker is defending well. #SUB2#
Coker looking for submissions off his back.
Coker tries to roll over but Kentas keeps him under control.
Kentas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Coker tries to roll over but Kentas keeps him under control.
Kentas works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Coker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Coker has given up his back. Will we see Kentas going for some submissions? #SUB#
Kentas working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Coker wants to escape the position.
Kentas doesn't have the hooks in and Coker manages to turn into his guard.
Kentas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Kentas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coker's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kentas trying to control but Coker is working from the bottom.
Coker keeping full guard, as Kentas tries to pass. #SUB2#
Coker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kentas defends it easily.
Kentas content to stall in guard here.
Kentas advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kentas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas 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#
Kentas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kentas throws a poor cross that misses
and Coker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Rimtas Kentas has been cut.
Kentas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coker tries to move into range but Kentas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Coker as he connects with a hook.
Coker looks to throw the jab but Kentas is out of range.
A slow jab from Coker misses its intended target. #TD#
Kentas drives through with a takedown into Coker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kentas stopping the sweep attempt from Coker.#SUB2#
Coker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kentas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kentas stays in close to Coker's body and controls the position.
Kentas forces his way into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Coker looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Coker looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kentas pushes past his half guard into mount! #SUB#
Kentas working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Coker looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Kentas! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rimtas Kentas!
After winning the bout, Rimtas Kentas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 275 - Probert Vs Storm
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Kentas throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range.
Coker is looking to clinch.
Kentas is looking to counter punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Coker scores with a four punch combination!
Coker wants to clinch up but Kentas keeps it at a distance.
Kentas throwing a counter right hand but Coker manages to avoid it.
Kentas slips a straight right by Coker.
Coker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kentas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Kentas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kentas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Coker at a distance.
Kentas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Coker counters with an outside leg kick.
Coker thuds his right hand into Kentas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've been informed that Coker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Coker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kentas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coker throws out the jab.
Kentas is looking to counter punch.
Coker throws a low kick but Kentas moves out of range easily.
A jab from Coker misses. #T1#
Coker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kentas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Coker throws a hook but Kentas blocks it.
Kentas takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses.
Kentas takes one on the button.
Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coker connects with a jab.
Coker throws a looping overhand right but Kentas ducks down to avoid it.
Coker wants to slow Kentas down by chopping away at his legs.
Kentas feinted with a counter takedown.
Good exchange - Coker coming out on top.
Coker scores with the left hand. Kentas knows he should have avoided that one.
Coker looks to land a left hand but Kentas moved out of range nicely.
Coker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kentas.
Coker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Coker looks to throw the jab but Kentas is out of range.
Kentas throws an overhand right that lands on Coker's shoulder, as Coker tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Kentas ducks under a wild hook from Coker.
Coker thows a leg kick but Kentas checks it
and Kentas counters with a stiff right hand.
Coker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kentas is looking to counter punch.
Akeen Coker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left and a right from Coker both land. Nice combination.
Kentas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kentas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coker was well out of range. Poor timing from Kentas.
A little jabbing left from Coker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Coker defending well as Kentas loads up on a big left hand.
Kentas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kentas slips a straight right by Coker.
It looked like Kentas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coker misses with a straight right.
Coker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Coker.
Coker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Coker fails to land with a series of punches.
Coker lands a leg kick that knocks Kentas off balance momentarily.#T3#
Kentas ducks under a wild hook from Coker.
Coker looks to land a right hand but Kentas moved out of range.
Coker misses with a looping right.
Kentas thuds his right hand into Coker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kentas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Coker connects with the punch.
Coker tries to clinch but Kentas moves out of range.
Coker throws a big shot that misses.
Kentas throws a looping overhand right but Coker ducks down to avoid it.
Kentas takes one to the chin there.
Coker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kentas checks a leg kick nicely.
Coker slips a jab from Kentas.
Kentas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coker on the side of the head.
Coker looks to land a left hand but Kentas moved out of range nicely.
As Coker looks to move away, Kentas throws a big counter combo but Coker just gets out of the way.#T4#
Kentas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kentas swings for the body but Coker moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coker moves out of range of the strikes.
Coker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kentas's hands.
Coker misses with an uppercut
and Kentas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kentas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coker momentarily.
Kentas misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Kentas misses.
Kentas lands a jab.
Kentas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kentas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coker.
Kentas throws a shot to the body.
Kentas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kentas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akeen Coker dominated that round.
That's time! Kentas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kentas keeps the fight on the outside.
Kentas throwing a counter right hand but Coker manages to avoid it.
Coker misses with a hook
and Kentas counters with a stiff right hand.
Coker throws the left hand but Kentas avoids the punch easily.
Kentas misses with a straight right.
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coker.
Kentas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Coker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kentas is looking to counter punch.
Coker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kentas's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Coker.
Kentas throwing a counter right hand but Coker manages to avoid it.
Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Coker clinches up with Kentas and pushes him back against the cage.
Kentas misses with some punches.
A short left from Kentas.
Kentas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kentas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coker misses with the head strike.
Kentas swings wildly with an uppercut but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Coker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kentas backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kentas fails to land.
Kentas lands a body punch.
Kentas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kentas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kentas working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coker.
Coker misses with the head strike.
Coker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coker fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Coker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kentas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Coker throws out a counter right but Kentas avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rimtas Kentas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kentas throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Coker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kentas misses with a straight left.
Coker throws out a counter right but Kentas avoids it with no problem.
Coker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Akeen Coker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coker misses with a straight left.
A jab from Coker misses.
Kentas moves out of range as Coker strikes.#TD#
Kentas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Coker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kentas is standing up over Coker. Coker looks to escape but Kentas dives into side control. #REVB##SUB#
Kentas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Coker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kentas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Coker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Coker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kentas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kentas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coker keeps working. #SUB#
Kentas tries for a kimura but Coker is defending well.
Coker is looking to regain half guard here but Kentas keeps moving and retains side control.
Kentas advances to full mount.
Kentas prevents Coker from getting the reversal.#T4#
Kentas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kentas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kentas looking to control.
Coker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coker being controlled here momentarily.
Kentas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coker is one step ahead there.
Coker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Akeen Coker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kentas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kentas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kentas looks to score with a jab to the body but Coker is just out of range.
Coker swings for the body but Kentas moves out of range.
Kentas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Coker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coker moves out of range of the strikes.
Coker lands a glancing blow to the side of Kentas's head.
Kentas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coker.
Coker cracks Kentas with a good jab.
Coker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Coker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Coker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker throws a leg kick but Kentas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Coker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coker tries to clinch
and Kentas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kentas's head backwards.
Coker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Coker clobbers Kentas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Coker lands with a cross.
Kentas throws a shot to the body.
Coker sizes up Kentas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kentas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coker's head.
A left lands for Kentas.
Kentas lands a really nice looking cross but Coker seems unphased.
Kentas cracks Coker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Coker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kentas.#ROC#Coker is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coker is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Kentas doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Coker crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Coker's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rimtas Kentas!
Rimtas Kentas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 265-Escalante Vs Hedegaard
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Dokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A cross from Kentas lands.
Kentas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kentas lands a nice shot to the body.
Kentas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Doko Dokov has been cut.
Dokov misses with a takedown
enabling Kentas to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Dokov clinches up against the cage.
Kentas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kentas misses with a punch on the inside.
Kentas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dokov prevents a body shot from Kentas.
We've been hearing reports that Kentas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Good body shot from Kentas. #TD#
Kentas wants the takedown. Dokov is fighting it off but Kentas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dokov's guard against the cage.#T1#
Dokov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kentas is controlling him. #SUB#
Kentas drops back looking for a leg! Dokov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dokov manages to kick Kentas off! Kentas jumps back into Dokov's guard.
Dokov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dokov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kentas tries to free his leg and advance position but Dokov is retaining full guard.
Dokov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kentas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kentas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dokov striking off his back but it's not causing Kentas any problems. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kentas advances to half guard.
Dokov wants to get back to his feet.
Dokov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kentas is pressing down on Dokov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dokov is holding on for now.
Dokov wants to get back to his feet.
Dokov strikes from the bottom but Kentas uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Dokov is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dokov is being controlled here. #T3#
Kentas is looking to take a break and control but Dokov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dokov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dokov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Dokov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kentas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kentas is positioning himself well to prevent Dokov advancing to mount.
Dokov throwing shots but Kentas is blocking nicely.
Kentas is looking for a sweep. Dokov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kentas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dokov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dokov's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dokov is trying to break free. #T4##SUB#
Kentas has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Kentas working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Dokov is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Kentas has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Dokov taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rimtas Kentas!
A very excited looking Rimtas Kentas 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: OFK 255- Williams Vs Tiramanti
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
No joy there for Alela, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kentas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Alela lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kentas cracks Alela with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kentas misses with a hook to the body
and Alela makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kentas throws a hook but Alela avoids it easily.
A low kick from Alela misses
and Kentas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kentas swings for the body but Alela moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alela. #CUT2#It looks like Rimtas Kentas has been cut.
Alela moves out of range of the strikes.
Alela throws a lazy right hand but Kentas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kentas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alela tries a low kick but Kentas avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alela slips under a jab from Kentas.
Alela looks to throw the jab but Kentas is out of range.
Alela throws an overhand right that lands on Kentas's shoulder, as Kentas tries to avoid the shot.
We've been hearing reports that Kentas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A left and a right from Kentas both land. Nice combination.
Alela throws a big shot that misses.
Kentas jabs Alela to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Alela misses with an uppercut. Kentas saw that one coming.
Kentas avoids the body shot from Alela.
Kentas is looking to wear down Alela with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kentas throws out the jab.
Alela misses with a straight right.
Alela works Kentas's body with a nice hook.
Alela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kentas throws a right hand that Alela ducks under and follows up with a left that Alela also avoids with ease.
Alela misses with a kick to the body
and Kentas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kentas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alela looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kentas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Kentas clinches with his opponent.
Kentas blocking some punches.
Kentas tries to work over Alela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Alela breaks from the clinch.
Alela thuds his right hand into Kentas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kentas lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Jab by Kentas.
Kentas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kentas.
A combination from Alela does no damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kentas.
Alela stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kentas.
Alela throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Kentas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick from Alela misses.
Alela with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alela misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kentas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alela moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alela slaps away a takedown attempt from Kentas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alela takes a swing at Kentas's ribcage but misses.
Alela throws a hook to the side of Kentas's head but Kentas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Alela. #T3#
Alela throws a body punch but Kentas moves out of range.
Alela misses the jab.
Kentas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kentas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kentas lands with a straight right. Alela didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Alela misses its intended target.
Kentas moves out of range as Alela strikes.
Kentas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alela finds it's way round the side to connect with Kentas's head.
Kentas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alela tries a low kick but Kentas avoids it.
Alela misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Kentas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kentas looks to throw the jab but Alela is out of range.
Kentas misses with a looping left.
Alela misses with a takedown attempt
and Kentas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kentas cracks Alela with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alela feints and then cracks Kentas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kentas down. #T4#
Kentas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alela.
Alela shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alela fails with the takedown.
A big left from Alela misses.
Alela takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kentas swings for the body but Alela moves out of range.
Kentas slips under a jab from Alela.
Kentas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kentas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alela's head backwards.
Alela throws an overhand right that lands on Kentas's shoulder, as Kentas tries to avoid the shot.
Alela rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kentas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kentas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alela throws a body shot but no joy.
Kentas throws a body shot but no joy.
Alela wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kentas slips a jab from Alela.
Kentas lands a jab-cross combination.
Alela tries a head kick but it misses.
Alela misses with an uppercut. Kentas saw that one coming.
Kentas jabs at Alela's body.
Alela staying out of range there.
Alela tries a head kick but it misses.
Alela tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kentas is able to avoid easily.
Kentas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alela thows a leg kick but Kentas checks it #TD#
and Kentas counters with a shoot takedown. Alela fights it but they end up in guard.
Kentas controlling from the top position.
Kentas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alela can't keep his opponent in guard - Kentas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Kentas content to control rather than advance.
Kentas trying to control from half guard but Alela is working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alela wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Kentas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alela defends it well.
Alela looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alela is trying to escape back to his feet but Kentas uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Kentas trying to control the position but Alela is working away. #SUB#
Kentas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kentas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kentas working the ground and pound but Alela is defending the strikes.
Kentas trying to control the position but Alela is working away.
Kentas working the head and body with strikes. #T3##SUB#
Kentas tries for a kimura but Alela is defending well. #SUB#
Kentas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alela knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kentas prevents Alela from escaping the position.#SUB#
Kentas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alela, who protects the arm well.
Kentas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alela keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Kentas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alela is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alela is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kentas misses with a wild body shot.
Alela was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alela staying out of range there.
Alela misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Alela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alela slips a straight right by Kentas.
As Kentas backs off Alela throws a huge counter combo but Kentas manages to avoid it all.
Alela loads up on a big right hand but Kentas slips the punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Alela scores with a four punch combination!
Alela scores with the left hand. Kentas knows he should have avoided that one.
Good exchange - Kentas coming out on top.
Alela fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alela throws out a leg kick but Kentas moves out of range and Alela only half commits.
Alela connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kentas momentarily.
Alela throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kentas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alela misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sao Alela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kentas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alela.
Kentas with a nice cross.#T1#
Alela lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alela throws a combination that misses
and Kentas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kentas lands with a shot to the body.
Kentas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alela was well out of range. Poor timing from Kentas.
Kentas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alela stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A clash of legs there as Alela blocks the low kick.
Kentas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alela tries to land a leg kick but Kentas saw it coming and moves away.
Alela throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Kentas to counter with a crisp jab.
Kentas moves away from the strike by Alela.
A head kick by Alela misses
and Kentas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kentas lands a jab to Alela's midsection.
Alela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kentas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alela.
Kentas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alela.
Alela throws a right hand that misses
and Kentas counters with a nice body shot. #T2##CL#
Kentas closes the distance and pushes Alela back into the cage.
Kentas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alela misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alela tries for a takedown but Kentas manages to get underhooks.
Kentas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alela or not.
Kentas is trying to drag Alela to the mat but Alela just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Kentas on the inside.
Kentas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alela backwards.
Kentas is working Alela over against the cage.
Kentas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kentas.
Kentas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kentas digs a right hand underneath Alela's ribcage. Alela let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Kentas.
Kentas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kentas lands with a short shot to the head.
Kentas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kentas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alela can do to turn this around?#T3#
Alela misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Kentas gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kentas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alela doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kentas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kentas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alela sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Kentas seems content to control.#SUB#
Kentas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rimtas Kentas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alela is trying to stand. #T4#
Kentas wants to take a breather but Alela is having none of it. #SUB#
Kentas seems to be looking for submissions.
Sao Alela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alela is staying active underneath Kentas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kentas lands a nice short elbow.
Alela is trying to stand back up but Kentas is controlling him #SUB#
Kentas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alela defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rimtas Kentas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kentas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: OFK243 Byczkiewicz Vs Williams
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Bomstaerk looks for a takedown but Kentas sprawls well.
Kentas misses with a low kick.
Kentas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bomstaerk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bomstaerk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kentas counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Kentas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kentas lands the left hand.
Bomstaerk fails with a takedown attempt.
Rimtas Kentas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bomstaerk.
The fighters circling - Kentas 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.
Bomstaerk goes for a double leg but Kentas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kentas continues to drive forward.
Bomstaerk looks for the body kick but Kentas saw that one coming.
Kentas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kentas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bomstaerk has time to react.
Bomstaerk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bomstaerk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kentas pinned against the cage. Kentas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Kentas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kentas blocks a jab.
Kentas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bomstaerk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bomstaerk walks into a stiff left hand from Kentas.
Kentas connects with a body shot.
Kentas 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.
An inside leg kick from Kentas misses.
Kentas misses with a wild body shot.
Bomstaerk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kentas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bomstaerk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kentas stuffs the takedown attempt from Bomstaerk. Bomstaerk gets slowly back to his feet. #T2##TD#
Kentas gets a takedown into half guard.

Bomstaerk has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kentas is on him like a limpet, forcing Bomstaerk back against the cage.
Kentas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bomstaerk's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kentas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kentas pushes Bomstaerk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kentas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bomstaerk.#TD2#
Bomstaerk is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kentas can't fight it off and eventually Bomstaerk manages to take the fight to the floor. Kentas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kentas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kentas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bomstaerk is one step ahead there. #T3#
Bomstaerk is in close to Kentas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kentas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kentas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bomstaerk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bomstaerk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kentas keeping moving, preventing Bomstaerk from controlling successfully.
Bomstaerk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Kentas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kentas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bomstaerk wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Kentas seems to be working for a kimura but Bomstaerk defends the submission attempt.
Bomstaerk tries to roll over but Kentas keeps him under control.
Bomstaerk wants to get back to his feet.
Bomstaerk taking some punishment here, with Kentas in his half guard. #SUB#
Kentas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bomstaerk is just riding it out for now. Kentas eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Kentas seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
That's time! Kentas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bomstaerk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kentas as he jumps to the side.
Bomstaerk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kentas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bomstaerk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kentas attempts a counter takedown but Bomstaerk avoids it well and moves away.
Bobby Bomstaerk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bomstaerk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kentas.
Bomstaerk shoots in looking for a takedown but Kentas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bomstaerk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kentas stuns Bomstaerk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bomstaerk misses with an uppercut.
Bomstaerk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bomstaerk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rimtas Kentas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kentas defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bomstaerk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bomstaerk in the domination position with Kentas hanging on.
Bobby Bomstaerk has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Bomstaerk is looking to take a break and control but Kentas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bomstaerk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kentas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kentas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bomstaerk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kentas's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kentas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kentas wants to sweep here but Bomstaerk controlling him for the moment.
Kentas is working hard here to advance position.
Bomstaerk is fighting to break Kentas's control of his arms but Kentas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Kentas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bomstaerk working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bomstaerk wants to stand but Kentas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kentas seems keen to control Bomstaerk's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bomstaerk misses with an uppercut. Kentas saw that one coming.
Bomstaerk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bomstaerk. Kentas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kentas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bomstaerk.#T3#
Kentas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kentas cracks Bomstaerk with an open hand slap.
Bomstaerk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kentas circles away.
Bomstaerk throws a sloppy head kick and Kentas moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Kentas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bomstaerk shoots in looking for a takedown. Kentas tries to sprawl out of it but Bomstaerk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kentas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bomstaerk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice cross by Kentas.
Bomstaerk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kentas is fending him off so far but Bomstaerk persists. Nope, Kentas circles away and we're back to standing.
Bomstaerk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kentas's waist but Kentas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bomstaerk off to one side.
Kentas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kentas connects with a nice looking jab.
Bomstaerk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bomstaerk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bomstaerk is breathing heavily.
Bomstaerk misses with a hook. Kentas ducked under it nicely.
Kentas lands a jab to Bomstaerk's midsection.
Bomstaerk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bomstaerk throws a sloppy head kick
letting Kentas counter with a right hand.
Kentas connects with a body shot.
Rimtas Kentas is winning the standup battle so far.
Bomstaerk tries for a takedown but Kentas circles away easily
and Kentas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kentas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kentas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bomstaerk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut there from Kentas.#ROC#Bomstaerk is rocked!
Bomstaerk misses with a takedown
and Kentas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bomstaerk is still on wobbly legs! Can Kentas finish him?
Kentas circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bomstaerk to the canvas! Bomstaerk doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kentas keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rimtas Kentas!
After winning the bout, Rimtas Kentas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 238 -
Date: Oct 16, 2022

#R1#
Mullin tries to clinch there but Kentas circles away.
Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kentas tests Mullin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mullin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kentas in his tracks.
Mullin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mullin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Mullin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kentas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kentas scores with a shoulder strike.
Kentas prevents a body shot from Mullin.
Kentas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mullin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kentass head.
Mullin dodges an elbow strike from Kentas.
We've been hearing reports that Kentas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mullin throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Kentas gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kentas tries to pass to full mount but Mullin defends it.
Kentas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1##SUB#
Kentas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mullin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kentas.
Mullin tries to roll over but Kentas keeps him under control.
Kentas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Kentas is looking for a kimura but Mullin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kentas to get the leverage.
Mullin is trying to get back to full guard.
Mullin wants to control but Kentas passes into side. #SUB#
Kentas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Kentas content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mullin is pushing Kentas's head away, looking to escape. Kentas manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Kentas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kentas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mullin tries to buck Kentas off but Kentas is having none of it.
Kentas wants to control but Mullin is keeping him busy.
Mullin stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T3#
Mullin is not content to let Kentas control the position.
Kentas looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mullin is avoiding damage well.
Mullin is looking for a sweep.#ES2#
Mullin throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kentas keeps the fight on the outside.
Mullin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Kentas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Mullin pushes Kentas up against the cage in a clinch.
Kentas misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Mullin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mullin looks to throw the jab but Kentas is out of range. #CL2#
Mullin instigates a clinch.
Kentas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mullin avoids it.
Kentas tries for a takedown. No joy. #T4#
Mullin lands a right hand.
Kentas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mullin.
Mullin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kentas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mullin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kentas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Kentas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kentas lands with a right to the head.
Kentas lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Mullin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Kentas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mullin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kentas looking for a sweep. Not yet Kentas, not yet.
Kentas pulls Mullin in to control the position.
Mullin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kentas is proving hard to escape from.
Kentas keeping moving, preventing Mullin from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Herbert Mullin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Mullin is looking to clinch but Kentas is avoiding it.
Kentas misses with a body shot.
Kentas connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Mullin has closed the distance and engaged Kentas in a clinch.
Kentas lands a hook that snaps the head of Mullin backwards.
Kentas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mullin scores with a shoulder strike.
Kentas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mullin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mullin working aggressively here. #BC2#
Mullin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Kentas.
Mullin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kentas swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Kentas drives through and clinches with Mullin against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kentas as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kentas struggles to land a body shot inside as Mullin controls his hands.
Mullin lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kentas.
Kentas lands a left hand.
Kentas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mullin misses with the head strike.
Kentas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mullin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kentas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mullin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mullin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mullin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kentas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mullin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kentas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mullin backwards.
Kentas is pressed up against the cage. Mullin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kentas down to the mat. Kentas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rimtas Kentas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbert Mullin.
Kentas looks to score with a jab to the body but Mullin is just out of range.
Kentas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mullin at a distance.
Kentas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mullin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kentas.
Mullin takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kentas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kentas scores with a three punch combo!
Mullin looks to land a right hand but Kentas moved out of range.
Mullin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Mullin clinches up against the cage.
Kentas tries to work over Mullin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mullin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mullin throws a head punch that misses.
Kentas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mullin.
Mullin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kentas has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Kentas gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kentas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mullin keeps working. #SUB#
Kentas seems to be working for a kimura but Mullin defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kentas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mullin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kentas. #T3#
Mullin is controlling Kentas's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Kentas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mullin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rimtas Kentas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kentas is trying to control the action in half guard but Mullin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mullin is trying to control but can't.
Kentas stops Mullin from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Mullin kicks off Kentas and gets to his feet.
Herbert Mullin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Mullin fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Kentas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kentas cracks Mullin with an open hand slap.
Mullin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kentas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kentas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice takedown defense from Kentas. No joy for Mullin on that attempt.
Mullin tries to clinch up but Kentas circles away and keeps his distance.
Kentas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick by Mullin misses
and Kentas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mullin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Mullin.
Kentas darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#Mullin is rocked!
Kentas cracks Mullin with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Mullin falls to his knees and Kentas doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rimtas Kentas!
Rimtas Kentas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2022

#R1##TD#
Kentas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Crawford looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Kentas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crawford defends it well.
Crawford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kentas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Crawford!
Kentas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kentas breaks from Crawford's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#Crawford is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Zac Crawford has been cut.
Kentas controlling the position easily from mount.
Crawford is still in real trouble! Can Kentas finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kentas is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kentas controlling his opponent.
Kentas is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Crawford is in real trouble. #SUB#
Kentas is cranking Crawford's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Crawford! He's tightened the choke and Crawford is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rimtas Kentas!
A relieved looking Rimtas Kentas 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: CWC 322 - Prelims
Date: Sep 18, 2022

171 cm
30 yrs
151 lbs

176 cm
28 yrs
159 lbs

Johnson

Kentas

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Adam Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Rimtas Kentas!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kentas stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Kentas dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) Kentas
Kentas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (5) Kentas
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kentas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Kentas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kentas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kentas tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well. #SUB2#
Kentas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB2#
Kentas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (5) Kentas
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Kentas is defending well.
Kentas is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Kentas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Kentas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage. #T2#
Kentas keeping hold of Johnson's head, controlling as best he can.
Kentas gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kentas is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kentas looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily. #SUB2#
Kentas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kentas is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Kentas is trying to keep Johnson in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson passes into half guard.
Kentas trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up. #SUB#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kentas is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kentas defends it well.
Kentas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kentas.
Johnson looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Kentas controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kentas controlling the position.
Kentas controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kentas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (7) Kentas#SUB2#
Kentas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kentas has Johnson in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (7) Kentas
Johnson looking to pass the guard. #T5##SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Kentas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kentas manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Kentas's guard. #SUB2#
Kentas looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily. #SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kentas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Kentas in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (9) Kentas
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (6) vs (9) Kentas
Kentas pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage. #T6##SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (9) vs (9) Kentas#SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kentas tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Kentas is defending well.
Kentas wants to control but Johnson postures up.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kentas has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kentas has escaped the position, nice work there. #T7#
Kentas is trying to improve his position.
Kentas wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Kentas tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson works to advance to full mount. Kentas defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (11) vs (9) Kentas
Kentas 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.
Kentas really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Johnson is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adam Johnson!
After winning the bout, Adam Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CWC 319 - Prelims
Date: Aug 28, 2022

164 cm
37 yrs
144 lbs

176 cm
28 yrs
159 lbs

Kid

Kentas

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Disco Kid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Rimtas Kentas!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kentas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kid is trying to defend but Kentas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kid (0) vs (2) Kentas#SUB2#
Kentas wants to work for an arm triangle but Kid is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Kentas 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.
Kid is not content to let Kentas control the position.
Kid trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kid.
Kid looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kid holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid keeping moving, preventing Kentas from controlling successfully.
Kid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kentas is one step ahead there.
Kid might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kentas is fighting to break Kid's control of his arms but Kid is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Kid's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Kid keeping moving, preventing Kentas from controlling successfully.
Kid is trying to keep Kentas in close.
Kentas passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Kid is defending against the submission attempts here by Kentas.
Kid trying to control but Kentas postures up.
Kentas trying to pass the guard but Kid defending well. #SUB2#
Kentas is working for a kimura but Kid is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Kentas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kid doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kentas. #T3##SUB2#
Kentas is working for a submission of some sort.
Kid slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kentas wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.
Kentas trying to move into half guard but instead Kid has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (2) vs (2) Kentas#T4#
Kentas wants to hit a sweep here but Kid passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kentas there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kid (5) vs (2) Kentas#SUB#
Kid has control of Kentas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kentas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kentas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kentas wants to control but Kid is having none of it.
Kentas is looking to improve his position but Kid isn't that keen on the idea.
Kentas wants to hold on but Kid pushes him away.
Kid controlling the pace for now.
Kentas is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Kentas keeps trying to improve his position.
Kid tries to control but Kentas wriggling away.
Kentas can't escape the position.
Kid controlling from the full mount.
Kentas 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.
Kentas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kid controlling his opponent.
Kid prevents Kentas from getting the reversal.
Kentas wants to hold on but Kid pushes him away.#SUB#
Kid is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kentas has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T6#
Kid looking to control but Kentas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kentas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kid tries to control but Kentas wriggling away. #SUB#
Kid wants to finish this one by submission but Kentas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kid.
Kid can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kentas is looking to escape.
Kentas is desperately trying to improve his position but Kid has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Kid looking to control but Kentas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kentas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kentas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (5) vs (4) Kentas
Kid is adopting a defensive guard.
Kid trying to control the position.
Kid keeping moving, preventing Kentas from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kentas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kentas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Kid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kentas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kid pulls Kentas in to control the position. #SUB#
Kid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kid managing to control the position.
Kid looking to control. #SUB#
Kid has his foot on Kentas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kentas works his way back into a safe position though.#T9#
Kid trying to control the position.
Kid looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Kentas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kid is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kid has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (7) vs (4) Kentas#SUB2#
Kid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kentas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kid has managed to get both his arms back between Kentas's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Kentas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kid gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kid wants to control from the top but Kentas keeps moving.
Kentas keeping full guard, as Kid tries to pass. #T10##SUB2#
Kentas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kentas is looking to sweep but instead, Kid has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Kentas actively working from the bottom here.
Kentas trying to hold on to Kid's head to control him but Kid postures up. #SUB#
Kid is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kentas is just riding it out for now. Kid eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kentas looking for subs from the bottom but Kid mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kid (10) vs (4) Kentas#T11#
Kentas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kid trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kentas is looking to improve his position but Kid isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Kid moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kentas has worked his arm free - good work by Kentas!
Kid working away.#SUB#
Kid is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kentas has escaped the position, nice work there. #T12#
Kid is looking to take a break and control but Kentas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kentas is looking for a sweep.
Kid wants to control but Kentas is keeping him busy.
Kentas is looking for a sweep.
Kentas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kentas prevents Kid from moving into mount. #T13#
Kentas is trying to get back to half guard.
Kentas manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kentas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kid pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kentas has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kid escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kid!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kid (13) vs (4) Kentas
Kentas is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Kid is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kentas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kid in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T14##SUB#
Kid tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kid has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kentas is looking to regain half guard here but Kid keeps moving and retains side control.
Kentas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (13) vs (6) Kentas#SUB2#
Kentas is looking for a kimura but Kid is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kentas to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Kentas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kid is just riding it out for now. Kentas eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kid makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kid.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kid takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
In his post fight interview, Disco Kid started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022

176 cm
28 yrs
159 lbs

168 cm
35 yrs
145 lbs

Kentas

Archer

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Rimtas Kentas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 30 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kentas rushes Archer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Archer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kentas smiles and moves away.
Kentas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Archer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kentas somewhat.
Kentas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Archer swivels and escapes.#TD#
Archer gets caught napping as Kentas dives in and scores a takedown. Archer manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kentas (2) vs (0) Archer
Kentas looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kentas (2) vs (2) Archer
Kentas wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas working a defensive guard but Archer passes into half guard. #T1#
Kentas wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kentas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Archer slows the pace down in half guard.
Kentas's coaches at Team Grunt 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.
Kentas tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.#T2#
Kentas wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Archer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kentas gets back to full guard.
Kentas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Archer looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Kentas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Archer defends it easily.#SUB#
Kentas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Archer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Archer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kentas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Archer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Archer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kentas keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Archer advances to half guard. #T4#
Kentas wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Kentas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kentas looking for submissions off his back.
Kentas wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kentas trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kentas (2) vs (5) Archer
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Kentas is looking to improve his position but Archer isn't that keen on the idea.
Kentas is working hard here to advance position.
Kentas tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Kentas has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kentas (2) vs (8) Archer
Archer is not going to allow Kentas to sit and survive in this position. #T6#
Archer trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kentas doesn't escape.
It looks like Archer 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.
Kentas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kentas trying to control the action but Archer just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Kentas is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Archer tries to get the hooks in deep but Kentas pushed the leg off. #T7#
Kentas trying to control the hands but Archer won't let him.
Archer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Archer tries to get the hooks in deep but Kentas pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Kentas right now. #T8#
Archer is trying to stick to Kentas's back but Kentas is turning into Archer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Archer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kentas.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kentas (4) vs (8) Archer#SUB#
Kentas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Archer dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kentas (4) vs (10) Archer
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Kentas is retaining full guard.
Archer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Kentas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.
Archer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T9##SUB#
Kentas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kentas working a defensive guard here.
Kentas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.
Kentas is trying to control the position but Archer postures up.
Archer 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. #SUB#
Kentas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Archer defends it easily.#T10#
Archer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kentas managing to control the position. #SUB#
Kentas looking for subs off his back but Archer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Archer works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kentas (4) vs (13) Archer#T11#
Archer controlling from mount.
Archer wants to control the pace but Kentas is squirming around nicely.
Kentas working to try and regain half guard. #T12#
Kentas tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Archer controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kentas is trying to escape the mount but Archer keeps good control and instead manages to take Kentas's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kentas (4) vs (16) Archer
Kentas is in bad spot here.
Archer slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kentas tries to break free. #T13#
Archer doesn't have the hooks in and Kentas manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kentas (6) vs (16) Archer
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kentas's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kentas (6) vs (18) Archer
Archer stays in close to Kentas's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Kentas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Archer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kentas.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kentas (6) vs (21) Archer
Archer wants to control but Kentas is keeping him busy. #T14#
Kentas is trying to control Archer's posture but Archer avoids it.
Kentas is letting Archer control him for a moment.
Archer tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kentas is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kentas is trying to control Archer's posture but Archer avoids it.
Kentas is not content to let Archer control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 21 to 6.
Able Archer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CWC 311 - Prelims
Date: Jul 03, 2022

165 cm
30 yrs
146 lbs

176 cm
27 yrs
159 lbs

Chai

Kentas

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Rimtas Kentas!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chai showed some decent athleticism there.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Kentas
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura but Kentas is defending well.
Chai 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.
Kentas is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Kentas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai prevents Kentas from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kentas actively working from the bottom here.
Kentas is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Kentas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Chai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Kentas defending well. #SUB2#
Kentas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Kentas looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Chai wants to pass the guard but Kentas is defending well.
Kentas trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up. #SUB#
Chai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Kentas
Kentas is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai trying to control but Kentas is having none of it. #T3#
Kentas is working to get back to half guard.
Kentas gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kentas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kentas wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Kentas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Kentas trying to control but Chai postures up.
Kentas wants to get back to full guard but Chai has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (0) Kentas
Kentas is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Chai moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (10) vs (0) Kentas
Kentas tries to hold on but Chai postures up.#SUB#
Chai working for a guillotine from mount but Kentas is in no mood to give up.
Kentas is trying to escape the mount. #T5#
Chai avoids the attempt from Kentas to control.
Kentas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai tries to control but Kentas wriggling away.
Kentas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kentas wants to control but Chai is having none of it.
Kentas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kentas is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Kentas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai is pressing down on Kentas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kentas is holding on for now. #T6##SUB2#
Kentas with the active half guard here but Chai passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (13) vs (0) Kentas#SUB#
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kentas prevents Chai from moving into mount.
Kentas gets back to half guard.
Kentas won't allow Chai to pass to mount. #T7#
Kentas is not content to let Chai control the position.#SUB#
Chai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kentas sees it coming and defends easily.
Kentas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kentas is trying to control but Chai passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (16) vs (0) Kentas
You can see the frustration on Kentas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kentas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chai wants to control but Kentas is keeping him busy. #T8#
Chai passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kentas!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (18) vs (0) Kentas
Kentas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kentas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chai fails to advance to Kentas's back.
Chai trying to control but Kentas is having none of it.
Kentas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kentas is looking to escape.
Kentas tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Chai wants to take his opponent's back but Kentas doesn't allow it.
Kentas is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Chai working for a guillotine from mount but Kentas is in no mood to give up.
Kentas is looking to get to half guard.
Chai wants to control the pace but Kentas is squirming around nicely.
Kentas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T10#
Kentas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kentas is looking to improve his position.
Chai is looking to advance position but Kentas won't allow it.
Kentas is looking to improve his position.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Kentas defends it.
Kentas tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#T11##SUB#
Chai 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.
Chai is looking to advance position but Kentas won't allow it.
Kentas is trying to get back to full guard.
Kentas gets back to full guard.
Our spies down at at Team Grunt inform us that Kentas has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chai wants to control from the top but Kentas keeps moving. #T12##SUB2#
Kentas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kentas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chai passes into side control, despite Kentas's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (21) vs (0) Kentas
Kentas can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kentas keeps working.
Kentas stops Chai from passing to mount. #T13#
Kentas can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kentas keeps working.
Kentas tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Chai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Kentas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kentas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chai's best efforts.#T14#
Kentas is trying to control but can't.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Kentas is defending the position.
Kentas is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chai is controlling the pace.
Kentas tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kentas trying to control but Chai postures up.
Kentas is doing well to control the position and prevent Chai from advancing to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 21 to 0.
Dragon Li Chai bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CWC 309 - Prelims
Date: Jun 19, 2022

172 cm
31 yrs
147 lbs

176 cm
27 yrs
159 lbs

Miyashita

Kentas

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Moto Miyashita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rimtas Kentas!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kentas moves into range and clinches up with Miyashita.#TD#
Miyashita decides to pull guard.
Miyashita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kentas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyashita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kentas forces his way into half guard.
Kentas trying to control from half guard but Miyashita is working away. #SUB2#
Kentas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miyashita is just riding it out for now. Kentas eventually gives up the hold.
Kentas prevents Miyashita from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyashita works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kentas stays in close to Miyashita's body and controls the position. #T1#
Miyashita wants to sweep here but Kentas controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Miyashita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kentas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kentas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyashita swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kentas 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. #SUB#
Miyashita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kentas defends it easily.
Miyashita keeping moving, preventing Kentas from controlling successfully. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyashita is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyashita (2) vs (0) Kentas
Miyashita trying to control but Kentas is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyashita forces his way into half guard.
Miyashita is trying to control the action in half guard but Kentas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kentas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyashita is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Miyashita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Miyashita is working for a submission of some sort.
Kentas gets back to full guard. #T3#
Kentas being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Kentas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miyashita tries to free his leg and advance position but Kentas is retaining full guard.
Kentas keeping moving, preventing Miyashita from controlling successfully.
Miyashita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kentas is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Team Grunt inform us that Kentas has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Miyashita wants to control from the top but Kentas keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kentas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Kentas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miyashita gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kentas keeping full guard, as Miyashita tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kentas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miyashita wants to control from the top but Kentas keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kentas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miyashita is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Miyashita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kentas dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyashita (2) vs (2) Kentas#SUB#
Miyashita has his foot on Kentas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kentas works his way back into a safe position though.#T5##SUB#
Miyashita looking for a guillotine here but Kentas defends easily.
Miyashita looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Miyashita has his foot on Kentas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kentas works his way back into a safe position though.
Kentas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Miyashita tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kentas has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyashita (2) vs (5) Kentas#SUB2#
Kentas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Miyashita has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Miyashita!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyashita (4) vs (5) Kentas#SUB#
Miyashita is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kentas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kentas has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyashita (4) vs (7) Kentas#T6#
Miyashita being controlled here, momentarily.
Kentas trying to control but Miyashita is working from the bottom.
Miyashita is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyashita (6) vs (7) Kentas
Miyashita is thwarting Kentas's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Miyashita is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Miyashita is working for a submission of some sort. #T7#
Kentas is trying to maintain the position but Miyashita is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kentas actively working from the bottom here.
Kentas regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Kentas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miyashita trying to control but Kentas is working from the bottom. #T8#
Kentas pulls Miyashita in close to prevent any damage.
Kentas keeping moving, preventing Miyashita from controlling successfully.
Kentas controls Miyashita momentarily but Miyashita frees himself. #SUB2#
Kentas looking for a guillotine here but Miyashita defends easily.
Kentas trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Kentas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miyashita can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
Miyashita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kentas seems keen to control Miyashita's posture.
Kentas 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.
Kentas trying to control the position.
Miyashita trying to control the position from guard on top but Kentas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Miyashita avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Kentas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miyashita is aware though and is defending well.
Miyashita trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kentas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyashita (6) vs (9) Kentas#T10#
Miyashita keeping full guard, as Kentas tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kentas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miyashita dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyashita (8) vs (9) Kentas
Miyashita preventing the sweep.
Miyashita wants to control from the top but Kentas keeps moving.
Miyashita is really struggling to control Kentas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Miyashita passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Kentas looking for submissions off his back.
Kentas wants to control but Miyashita is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Kentas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kentas.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kentas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyashita (8) vs (11) Kentas#SUB#
Miyashita working for a triangle but Kentas defends it easily.
Miyashita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kentas is one step ahead there.
Kentas advances to half guard.
Miyashita is looking to improve his position.
Miyashita is refusing to be controlled, as Kentas sits in half guard. #T12#
Miyashita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kentas preventing the sweep.
Kentas slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Kentas is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Kentas wants to work for an arm triangle but Miyashita is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Kentas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miyashita sees it coming and defends easily.#T13##SUB2#
Kentas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miyashita has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miyashita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miyashita.
Miyashita is looking to sweep but instead, Kentas has passed into half guard. #SUB#
Miyashita actively working from the bottom here.
Kentas wants to take a breather but Miyashita is having none of it.
Miyashita tries to get to full guard but Kentas has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kentas is looking for submissions but instead, Miyashita has regained full guard. #T14#
Miyashita 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.
Miyashita keeping moving, preventing Kentas from controlling successfully.
Miyashita 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.
Miyashita keeping full guard, as Kentas tries to pass. #SUB#
Miyashita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyashita can't keep his opponent in guard - Kentas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kentas is looking to advance position but Miyashita won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kentas wins on points by 11 to 8.
After winning the bout, Rimtas Kentas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 197 - Dokov Vs Plutov
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1##CL#
Spud tries to keep at a distance but Kentas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spud is trying to stall. #TD#
Kentas drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Kentas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spud defends well.#SUB#
Kentas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Spud stacks Kentas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Spud!
Kentas is looking to regain half guard here but Spud keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Kentas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Spud slows the pace down.
Kentas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Spud off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Kentas is persistently looking for the submission but Spud is defending it well.
Kentas is riding his opponent, not letting Spud buck him off. #SUB#
Kentas working for a choke but Spud is defending well. #SUB#
Spud showing good submission defense here. #T2##SUB#
Kentas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Spud knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Spud for a finish.
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
Kentas looking to break Spud's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Spud remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kentas will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3##SUB#
Kentas has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Spud has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Spud is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
What can Spud do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kentas not allowing Spud to control his hands.
Spud is trying to break free. #T4#
Kentas slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB#
Kentas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Spud knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Spud for a finish.
Despite being in a bad position, Spud is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #SUB#
Kentas looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Spud is controlling Kentas 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kentas is looking for a triangle but Spud pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spud.
Kentas needs to keep his hands up - Spud had a free shot at his head there.
Spud's corner calls for a 1-2. Spud obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Spud.
Kentas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spud can do to turn this around?
Spud throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kentas is looking to clinch but Spud is avoiding it. #CL#
Kentas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spud is looking to break free of the clinch but Kentas has double underhooks.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kentas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spud wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kentas tries to land a knee to the head but Spud blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud stalling in the clinch but Kentas improves position.
Kentas pushes off an throws an elbow but Spud leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kentas throws a punch but it's blocked by Spud.
Kentas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kentas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spud smiles and moves away. #T1##CL#
Kentas clinches.
Spud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spud'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.
Spud lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kentas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spud avoiding damage as Kentas throws knees to the body.
Spud misses with the head strike.
Spud tries to work over Kentas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Spud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Kentas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kentas there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Rimtas Kentas has been cut.#CL#
Kentas has closed the distance and engaged Spud in a clinch.
Kentas misses with a knee strike.
Spud misses with a body punch.
Kentas blocks an uppercut.
Kentas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spud gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kentas tries a body shot but Spud blocks it.
Kentas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spud smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rimtas Kentas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kentas fails with a takedown attempt.
Spud misses with a kick to the body.
Kentas moves away from the strike by Spud.
Kentas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Kentas tries to clinch there but Spud circles away.
Spud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kentas.
Kentas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kentas goes for a double leg but Spud avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spud continues to drive forward.
Still in the clinch, Spud scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spud gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kentas.
Spud prevents a body shot from Kentas.
Kentas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Kentas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spud throws a looping overhand right but Kentas ducks down to avoid it.
Rimtas Kentas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spud bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kentas's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kentas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spud! But no joy.
Spud swats away the attempt to clinch by Kentas.#T4#
Kentas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.#CL#
Kentas closes the distance and clinches.
Kentas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spud avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kentas tries for a takedown but Spud manages to get underhooks.
Spud has Kentas pushed against the cage.
Spud is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Kentas pulls Spud into guard.
Spud working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Kentas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kentas wants to improve his position but instead Spud has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas'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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kentas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kentas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kentas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kentas tries to clinch but Spud is having none of it.
Spud looks to land a right hand but Kentas moved out of range.
Kentas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Both fighters circling a little - Spud finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Spud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kentas tries to clinch there but Spud circles away.
Kentas tries to clinch but Spud is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kentas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spud swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud keeps the fight on the outside.
Kentas tries to clinch up.
Kentas is looking to clinch but Spud is avoiding it.
Kentas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kentas moves in looking to clinch but Spud pushes him off.
Kentas tries to clinch there but Spud circles away.
William Spud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kentas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kentas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Spud's knee momentarily.
Kentas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kentas fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kentas rushes Spud and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spud.
Kentas has Spud pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spud manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Kentas pulls Spud into guard. #SUB#
Kentas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kentas keeping moving, preventing Spud from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kentas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Spud is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kentas.#T2#
Spud throwing strikes but Kentas manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #SUB#
Kentas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Spud rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kentas's guard! Nice work there by Spud!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kentas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spud gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kentas is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Kentas is looking for a triangle here but Spud uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
Kentas can't do much from the bottom here.
Spud postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Kentas's face as Spud controls the position.
Kentas is trying to improve his position.
Kentas struggling a bit here.
Spud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kentas keeps working. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kentas wants to control but Spud postures up.
Kentas is trying to work for a sweep but Spud has mounted him!
Spud prevents Kentas from getting the reversal.
Kentas is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kentas tries to hold on but Spud pushes him away.
Spud sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rimtas Kentas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kentas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kentas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

And that's the end of the fight!
William Spud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spud 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: OFK 189- Geno Vs Sripituksakul
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1##CL#
Kentas clinches up with Timmon and pushes him back against the cage.
Kentas struggles to land a body shot inside as Timmon controls his hands.
Timmon blocking some punches. #TD#
Kentas lands a takedown into guard.
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kentas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Timmon is proving hard to escape from.
Timmon is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kentas dives into side control.
Kentas wants to control but Timmon is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Timmon prevents Kentas from moving into mount.
Timmon is pushing Kentas's head away, looking to escape. Kentas manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Kentas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Timmon stops Kentas from passing to mount. #SUB#
Kentas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Timmon, who protects the arm well. #ES2#
Timmon throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
A leg kick checked by Timmon.
Kentas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Kentas tries to clinch but Timmon is having none of it.
Timmon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Timmon is looking to clinch.
Timmon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kentas.
Kentas is looking to slow Timmon down with leg kicks.
Braylin Timmon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Kentas moves into the clinch successfully.
Kentas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kentas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Timmon prevents it.
Timmon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kentas misses with a punch on the inside.
Kentas tries to pull guard but Timmon holds him up against the cage and eventually Kentas drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rimtas Kentas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Timmon stalls.
Timmon gets underhooks to prevent Kentas's takedown attempt.
Kentas tries a body shot but Timmon blocks it.
Kentas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Timmon.
Come on Timmon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Timmon is looking to control Kentas's arms but Kentas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Timmon has his back to the cage.
Timmon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kentas tries to pull guard but Timmon won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Timmon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kentas has a couple of punches blocked by Timmon. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kentas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Timmon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kentas tries to pull guard but Timmon won't allow it.
Kentas working aggressively here.
Kentas scores with a shot to the side of Timmon's head.
Timmon stalling the fight.
Kentas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Timmon smiles and moves away. #CL#
Kentas pushes Timmon up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kentas misses with the head strike.
Timmon stalling the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
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#
Kentas tries to clinch but Timmon is having none of it.
Timmon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Timmon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kentas counters with a left to the body.
Kentas is looking to clinch.
Kentas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kentas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Timmon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kentas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Timmon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Braylin Timmon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kentas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kentas tries to clinch up but Timmon circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Timmon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas is trying to pull guard but Timmon has him pressed against the cage.
Timmon blocks an uppercut.
Kentas can't get the takedown.
Kentas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Timmon backwards. #T1#
Timmon blocks an uppercut.
Timmon is looking to control Kentas's arms but Kentas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Timmon has his back to the cage.
Kentas misses with some punches.
Timmon prevents Kentas from breaking the clinch.
Come on Timmon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kentas is trying to pull guard but Timmon has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rimtas Kentas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kentas looking to throw knees to the head but Timmon is blocking nicely.
Timmon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Timmon avoids a wild elbow strike from Kentas.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kentas pushes off an throws an elbow but Timmon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kentas lands a shot to the body.
Rimtas Kentas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kentas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Timmon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Timmon taking a breather.
Kentas fails to pull guard.
Timmon is pushing Kentas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Timmon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T3#
Kentas misses with a body punch.
Kentas misses with a body punch.
Kentas fails to pull guard.
The referee calls for Timmon to work.
Timmon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Timmon continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Braylin Timmon.
Kentas tries to close the distance and clinch but Timmon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kentas moves in looking to clinch but Timmon pushes him off.
Timmon just misses with a punch to the body.
Timmon connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Timmon keeps the fight on the outside.
Timmon misses with a wild body shot.
Kentas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Timmon tries to clinch up but Kentas circles away and keeps his distance.
Kentas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Timmon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kentas is looking to clinch but Timmon is avoiding it.
Timmon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kentas moves in looking to clinch but Timmon pushes him off.
A punch combination from Timmon misses.
Kentas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Timmon avoids it really well and circles away.
Kentas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Timmon closes the distance and clinches.
Timmon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kentas's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Braylin Timmon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Timmon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kentas wants to clinch up but Timmon keeps it at a distance.
Timmon throws a series of punches but Kentas moves out of range.
Timmon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Rimtas Kentas has been cut.
Kentas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Timmon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kentas tries to clinch there but Timmon circles away.
Kentas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Timmon throws a right and a left that Kentas avoids nicely.
Kentas wants to clinch up but Timmon keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Timmon misses. #CL#
Kentas rushes Timmon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kentas tries to pull guard but Timmon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kentas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kentas can't find room to land a body shot as Timmon controls the action.
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!
Kentas fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1##BC#
Kentas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kentas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kentas shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rimtas Kentas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Timmon clinches with his opponent.
Kentas tries a knee to the head but Timmon blocks it.
Timmon throws a head punch that misses.
Kentas tries to pull guard but Timmon won't allow it.
Kentas lands a shot to the body.
Kentas is trying to pull guard but Timmon has him pressed against the cage.
Kentas has a couple of punches blocked by Timmon.
Kentas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Timmon smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Timmon clinches up with Kentas and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Kentas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kentas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Timmon.
Kentas swings wildly with an uppercut but Timmon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmon prevents the takedown attempt.
Kentas throws a punch but it's blocked by Timmon.
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timmon's elbow.
Come on Timmon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Timmon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
Timmon is trying to stall.
Timmon gets underhooks to prevent Kentas's takedown attempt.
Timmon tries to stall but Kentas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, Timmon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kentas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kentas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Timmon or not.
Kentas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kentas pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kentas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Timmon walks away with a smile on his face. Kentas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Kentas tries to clinch but Timmon moves out of range.
Kentas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Timmon misses with a series of wild punches.
Kentas shoots in and drives through. Timmon sprawls well.
Kentas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Timmon wants to counter with a clinch but Kentas pushes him away.#CL#
Kentas moves into the clinch successfully.
Kentas has Timmon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Timmon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kentas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Timmon to keep the fight standing.
Timmon stalling against the cage.
Timmon is defending well against a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Braylin Timmon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Timmon 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braylin Timmon!
Braylin Timmon gave a mention to KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: OFK 183 - Alela Vs Petrov
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Gay G with a nice cross.#TD#
Kentas gets a double leg takedown into Gay G's guard.

Gay G pushes Kentas off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD#
Kentas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gay G to the mat! Gay G manages to get full guard.

Gay G wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gay G jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kentas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kentas shoots in looking for a takedown. Gay G tries to sprawl out of it but Kentas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gay G manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kentas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gay G paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gay G scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kentas doesn't seem bothered though.
Gay G ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gay G connects with a body shot that sends Kentas's belly button to the back.
Gay G throws a lazy right hand but Kentas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kentas tries for a takedown but Gay G sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rimtas Kentas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kentas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kentas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gay G.
Gay G takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kentas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gay G manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Gay G fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gay G circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gay G misses with a wild body shot.
Gay G stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gay G wants it to stay on the feet.
Gay G connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kentas momentarily.
Kentas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gay G circles away.
Kentas fails with the takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Gay G there.
Kentas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Kentas tries for a takedown but Gay G sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kentas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Kentas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gay G, pushing him back against the cage.
Kentas is pressed up against the cage. Gay G has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kentas down to the mat. Kentas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kentas shoots for a takedown but Gay G saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gay G now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gay G punishes Kentas's body with a nice straight punch.
Gay G throws a lazy right hand but Kentas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gay G throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Gay G throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kentas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
J Gay G is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kentas moves out of range of the strikes.
Gay G digs a good hook to Kentas's body.
Gay G lands a lovely overhand right.
Gay G has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kentas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gay G thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gay G is looking to land body kicks.
Gay G fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kentas manages to avoid it.#CL#
Kentas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kentas fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Kentas wants the takedown. Gay G is fighting it off but Kentas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gay G's guard against the cage.
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but Gay G is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay G wants to get back to his feet but Kentas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gay G is trying to control the position but Kentas postures up.
Kentas is pushing down on Gay G's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gay G is fighting to maintain full guard but Kentas has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Kentas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Gay G is trying to control but can't.
Kentas wants to pass to mount but Gay G is defending the position.
Kentas is trying to control the action in half guard but Gay G is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gay G keeping hold of Kentas's head, controlling as best he can.
Gay G trying to control but Kentas postures up.
Kentas prevents Gay G from improving his position.
Kentas is thwarting Gay G's attempts to control the position.
Gay G is concentrating on defense, preventing Kentas from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gay G tries to roll over but Kentas keeps him under control.
Gay G controlling the position well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kentas trying to control the pace.
Gay G is not content to let Kentas control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gay G trying to hold on to Kentas's head to control him but Kentas postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gay G getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kentas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gay G but Gay G pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gay G stuffs the takedown.
Gay G misses with a body shot.
Kentas tries to clinch but Gay G moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Gay G as Kentas shoots in.
Gay G doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kentas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gay G counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

J Gay G dominated that round.
That's time! Kentas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gay G throws a hook but Kentas avoids it easily.
Kentas slips a straight right by Gay G.
Gay G digs a good body shot into Kentas's ribs.
Gay G lands with an uppercut that bounces Kentas off the cage and back into range.
Gay G thuds a left hand into Kentas's body.
Kentas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gay G sprawls well. Gay G wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kentas gets slowly back to his feet.
Gay G looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab, jab by Gay G - just one landing.
Kentas shoots in for a takedown but Gay G shows good takedown defense.
Gay G stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gay G wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rimtas Kentas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kentas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gay G.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Kentas.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gay G. #CL#
Kentas instigates a clinch.
Kentas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gay G smiles and moves away.
Gay G scores with a hook to the body. Kentas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gay G has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Gay G buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kentas shoots in but Gay G avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gay G throws a shot from downtown. Kentas moves away and avoids it.
Gay G feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kentass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gay G scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gay G scoring well with a low kick there. #TD#
Kentas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gay G's half guard.
Gay G tries to roll over but Kentas keeps him under control.
Gay G is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Kentas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gay G defends it well.
Gay G wants to control but Kentas is keeping busy. #T2#
Gay G tries to roll over but Kentas keeps him under control.
Gay G is controlling Kentas's trapped leg to prevent Kentas from advancing to side control.
Kentas wants to pass the guard but Gay G is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Kentas is looking for a kimura but Gay G is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kentas to get the leverage.
Gay G holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gay G wants to control but Kentas is keeping busy.
Gay G tries to roll over but Kentas keeps him under control.#T3#
Gay G slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gay G controls Kentas momentarily but Kentas frees himself.
Kentas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gay G's guard. #SUB#
Kentas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gay G trying to hold on to Kentas's head to control him but Kentas postures up.
Kentas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gay G! #T4#
Gay G tries to lock up and control but Kentas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kentas manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gay G to take his back!#SUB#
Gay G is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kentas gets his way!
Gay G trying to control the hands but Kentas breaks the grip.
Kentas biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gay G wants to get back to his feet.
Kentas gets his hands free as Gay G looks to control. #SUB#
Gay G showing good submission defense here.
Kentas not allowing Gay G to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

J Gay G showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kentas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kentas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kentas is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Kentas gets control of Gay G's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kentas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gay G pushing down on Kentas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kentas tries to get to full guard but Gay G has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Gay G. #SUB#
Kentas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gay G throwing shots but Kentas is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Gay G decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A big left from Gay G misses.
Kentas ducks right into an uppercut from Gay G.
Kentas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gay G defends well and Kentas ends up having to push Gay G into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Kentas decides to pull guard. #T1#
Gay G sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kentas's guard.
Kentas tries to roll over but Gay G keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gay G is pressing down on Kentas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kentas is holding on for now.
Gay G perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kentas is in trouble now - Gay G has advanced to mount!
Gay G landing punches.
BOOM! Gay G connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gay G with shots to the head and body - Kentas looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kentas gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kentas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gay G works his way into side control.
Gay G trying to control the action but Kentas is working from the bottom. #T2#
Gay G tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kentas's legs.
Kentas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gay G is looking to take a break and control but Kentas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gay G working away.
Kentas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Kentas looking for submissions off his back.
Kentas wants to improve his position but Gay G is controlling well. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kentas manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Kentas is looking for a triangle but Gay G pushes his legs off easily.
Gay G landing with the ground and pound.
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Kentas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay G slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Kentas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kentas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kentas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rimtas Kentas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gay G postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU2#
Gay G gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gay G punishes Kentas's body with a nice straight punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kentas.
Rimtas Kentas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rimtas Kentas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gay G keeps the fight on the outside.
Kentas defending well as Gay G loads up on a big left hand.
Kentas tries to move into range but Gay G moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Kentas gets the takedown into side control.
Kentas controls the position.#SUB#
Kentas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gay G is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
J Gay G comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gay G winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... J Gay G!
After winning the bout, J Gay G thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 179 -
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1##TD#
Kentas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Temirov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kentas is in Temirov's guard.
Temirov keeping full guard, as Kentas tries to pass.
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but Temirov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kentas is pushing down on Temirov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Temirov is fighting to maintain full guard but Kentas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kentas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Temirov is trying to stand back up but Kentas is controlling him
Kentas trying to pass the guard but Temirov defending well.
Kentas controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kentas seems to be looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Kentas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kentas is looking to advance position but Temirov won't allow it.
Kentas wants to control but Temirov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Kentas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Temirov is defending against the submission attempts here by Kentas. #SUB#
Kentas is working for a kimura but Temirov is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Kentas is looking for a kimura but Temirov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kentas to get the leverage.
Temirov pushes Kentas off looking to stand but Kentas dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Temirov throws a hook to the side of Kentas's head but Kentas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Temirov looks to throw the jab but Kentas is out of range.
Kentas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Temirov's corner calls for a 1-2. Temirov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Kentas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Temirov wants to get back to his feet.#T3##SUB#
Kentas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Temirov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Kentas tries for a kimura but Temirov is defending well. #SUB#
Kentas tries for a kimura but Temirov is defending well.
Kentas tries to move to mount but Temirov blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Kentas swings around for an armbar but Temirov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kentas's guard.#SUB#
Kentas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Temirov has picked Kentas up and slammed him! Kentas can't keep hold of the triangle and Temirov manages to pass to side control!
Kentas is trying to improve his position.
Kentas struggling a bit here.
Kentas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Temirov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kentas manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kentas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Temirov is thwarting Kentas's attempts to control 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 Rimtas Kentas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Temirov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kentas.
Kentas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Temirov counters with a one-two to the body.
Temirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kentas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Temirov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kentas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Temirov! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rimtas Kentas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Temirov throws a series of punches but Kentas moves out of range.
Temirov misses with an uppercut.
Kentas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Temirov missing with a left hand there. Kentas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kentas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kentas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Temirov sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas tries to clinch but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Temirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Temirov lands a right hook to the body.
Kentas tries to clinch up.
Temirov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kentas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Temirov avoids it really well and circles away.#T1##TD#
Kentas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kentas lands in his opponent's guard.
Kentas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kentas wants to pass the guard but Temirov is keeping the position.
Kentas trying to control but Temirov is working from the bottom.
Kentas is looking to advance position but Temirov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T2##SU2#
Temirov is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Temirov throws a nice looking combination but Kentas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kentas avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Kentas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!#ES2#
Temirov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL#
Kentas has Temirov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kentas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kentas tries to score a body lock takedown but Temirov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Temirov prevents the takedown attempt.
Kentas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Temirov smiles and moves away.
Temirov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Temirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kentas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kentas fails with the takedown.
A punch combination from Temirov misses.
Kentas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rimtas Kentas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kentas shoots for a double leg takedown but Temirov sprawls well. He's pushed Kentas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Temirov stuffs the takedown attempt from Kentas. Kentas gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Temirov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kentas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Temirov sprawls and moves away.
Kentas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Temirov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kentas tries for a takedown but Temirov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Temirov looks to land a left hand but Kentas moved out of range nicely.
Temirov 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.
Temirov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kentas.
Temirov misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Kentas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Temirov misses with a double jab
and Kentas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kentas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Temirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Temirov connects with a body shot.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kentas.
Temirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kentas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kentas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Temirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kentas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kentas wants to clinch.
Temirov unleashes a big counter combination but Kentas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kentas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Temirov feints a counter leg kick.
Temirov punishes Kentas's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Temirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kentas.
Temirov closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD#
Kentas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Temirov sprawls well initially but Kentas persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Temirov has one foot on Kentas's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kentas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Despite the aggression on Temirov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Temirov misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Temirov.
A big right from Temirov misses.
Kentas is looking to clinch but Temirov is avoiding it.
Kentas is looking to clinch but Temirov is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Temirov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Temirov throws a series of punches but Kentas moves out of range.
Kentas wants to clinch.
Temirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kentas fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rimtas Kentas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kentas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Temirov counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kentas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kentas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Temirov catches Kentas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Temirov throws a looping overhand right but Kentas ducks down to avoid it.
Temirov throws an overhand right that lands on Kentas's shoulder, as Kentas tries to avoid the shot.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Temirov slaps away a takedown attempt from Kentas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Temirov connects with a single shot there.
A combination from Temirov does no damage.
Temirov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kentas on the side of the head.
Temirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Temirov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Temirov wants it to stay on the feet.
Kentas shoots for a takedown but Temirov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kentas goes for a double leg but Temirov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Temirov continues to drive forward.
Kentas keeps control of Temirov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Temirov is trying to break the clinch but Kentas is controlling him.
Kentas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Temirov's efforts to push away.
Temirov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kentas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Temirov smiles and moves away.
Temirov throws a hook but Kentas blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kentas fails with the takedown.
Temirov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kentas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Temirov finds it's way round the side to connect with Kentas's head.
Kentas dives in and grabs Temirov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Temirov pushes down on Kentas's head and hops out.
Temirov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kentas. Kentas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Kentas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Temirov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kentas drops his hands momentarily and Temirov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Temirov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Temirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kentas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Temirov catches Kentas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Temirov misses the jab.
A punch combination from Temirov misses.
Kentas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Temirov avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Temirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Kentas moves into the clinch.
Temirov stops a takedown attempt from Kentas.
Temirov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kentas is trying to drag Temirov to the mat but Temirov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Kentas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Temirov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kentas or perhaps it was just good defense by Temirov, which made it look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kentas.
Temirov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kentas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Temirov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kentas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Kentas clinches up with Temirov and pushes him back against the cage.
Kentas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Temirov smiles and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Temirov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Temirov 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Temirov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ruslan Temirov made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: OFK 174 - Do Urden Vs Gomez
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Kentas gets a clinch. #TD2#
Kentas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Kentas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Power got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kentas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Power has managed to get both his arms back between Kentas's legs - danger averted.
Power would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Kentas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Power is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kentas.
Kentas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas is looking to improve his position.
Power is thwarting Kentas's attempts to control the position.#T1#
It looks like Power is going to stand back up.
Power knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kentas on the ground.
Kentas wants to control but Power is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kentas looking for submissions off his back.
Kentas is trying to maintain the position but Power is very close to passing his half guard.
Kentas is doing well to control the position and prevent Power from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kentas moves into full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Kentas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Power defends well.
Kentas controlling the position.#SUB2#
Kentas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Power defends it easily.#SUB2#
Power got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kentas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Power has managed to get both his arms back between Kentas's legs - danger averted.
Kentas has a closed guard, preventing Power from standing up.
Kentas working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Power wants to stand but Kentas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Power has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kentas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kentas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kentas controls Power momentarily but Power frees himself. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Kentas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kentas wants to control the position but Power says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Kentas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kentas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kentas has his foot on Power's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Power works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Power got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kentas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Power has managed to get both his arms back between Kentas's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
That's time! Power's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kentas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kentas tries to clinch but Power moves out of range.
Kentas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kentas slips a jab from Power.
Kentas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Power connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Kentas gets a clinch.
Kentas avoiding damage as Power throws knees to the body. #TD2#
Kentas pulls guard successfully.
Kentas controls Power momentarily but Power frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Power got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kentas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Power has managed to get both his arms back between Kentas's legs - danger averted.
Kentas looking to control. #T1##SUB2#
Kentas looking for a triangle here. Power is fighting it but it looks tight! Kentas pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Power is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rimtas Kentas!
During a confident post fight interview, Rimtas Kentas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 118
Date: Feb 11, 2022

#R1#
Kentas goes for a double leg but Burduada No Cranio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burduada No Cranio continues to drive forward.#TD#
Kentas is trying to trip Burduada No Cranio. He has hold of a leg but Burduada No Cranio is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kentas persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Burduada No Cranio is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kentas wants to control from the top but Burduada No Cranio keeps moving.
Kentas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burduada No Cranio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Kentas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Burduada No Cranio looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Burduada No Cranio looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Burduada No Cranio! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Burduada No Cranio stands up and beckons Kentas to his feet.
Burduada No Cranio connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Burduada No Cranio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kentas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burduada No Cranio thuds a left hand into Kentas's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kentas shoots in for a takedown but Burduada No Cranio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burduada No Cranio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kentas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Kentas ducks under a wild hook from Burduada No Cranio.#TD#
Kentas feints and as Burduada No Cranio raises his hands in defense, Kentas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kentas wants to control from the top but Burduada No Cranio keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kentas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burduada No Cranio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kentas trying to control but Burduada No Cranio is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kentas tries to free his leg and advance position but Burduada No Cranio is retaining full guard.
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but Burduada No Cranio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Burduada No Cranio working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kentas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burduada No Cranio swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rimtas Kentas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burduada No Cranio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burduada No Cranio misses with an uppercut.
Kentas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burduada No Cranio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kentas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burduada No Cranio.#TD#
Kentas shoots in and gets a takedown into Burduada No Cranio's guard.
Kentas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burduada No Cranio wants to stand and escape but Kentas is having none of it. #T3#
Kentas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burduada No Cranio is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
Burduada No Cranio has his feet on Kentas's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kentas tries to close the distance and clinch but Burduada No Cranio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Kentas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kentas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Burduada No Cranio!
Kentas trying to control but Burduada No Cranio is having none of it. #SUB#
Kentas goes for an armbar but Burduada No Cranio turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Burduada No Cranio. #T4#
Burduada No Cranio tries to stand but Kentas is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Kentas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burduada No Cranio wants to stand but Kentas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Burduada No Cranio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burduada No Cranio postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Burduada No Cranio 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#
Burduada No Cranio's corner calls for a 1-2. Burduada No Cranio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Burduada No Cranio stuffs the takedown attempt from Kentas. Kentas gets slowly back to his feet.
Burduada No Cranio throws a body shot but no joy.
Burduada No Cranio lands a jab to the nose.
Kentas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burduada No Cranio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Burduada No Cranio throws an overhand right that lands on Kentas's shoulder, as Kentas tries to avoid the shot.
Burduada No Cranio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kentas manages to avoid it.
Kentas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burduada No Cranio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burduada No Cranio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kentas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burduada No Cranio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kentas somewhat.
Kentas shoots in but Burduada No Cranio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rimtas Kentas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kentas doesn't seem bothered though.
Burduada No Cranio looks to land a left hand but Kentas moved out of range nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kentas.#TD#
Kentas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T1##SUB#
Kentas 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. #ES2#
Burduada No Cranio has one foot on Kentas's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Burduada No Cranio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burduada No Cranio throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Burduada No Cranio. Beautiful body shot.
Burduada No Cranio throws a good cross that connects. #TD#
Kentas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Kentas in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Burduada No Cranio is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rimtas Kentas!
Rimtas Kentas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 408 Georgiev vs. Waller
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Hermann scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kentas misses with a straight right.
Hermann swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hermann throws a hook but Kentas blocks it.
Kentas blocks a jab.
Hermann misses with a left hand
and Kentas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hermann missing with a left hand there. Kentas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hermann.#CUT#It looks like Rimtas Kentas has been cut.
Kentas clobbers Hermann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hermann connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hermann gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hermann thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Hermann misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Kentas catches Hermann right on the button with a cross.
Hermann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hermann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC2#Hermann is rocked!
Hermann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kentas moves away.
Kentas walks into a left hand.
Good shot there by Kentas.
Kentas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hermann swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1##CL#
Hermann darts in and clinches Kentas up against the cage.
Kentas fails to pull guard.
Kentas blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hermann.
Stalling in the clinch from Hermann.
Hermann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Kentas.
Hermann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kentas being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Kentas breaks the clinch.
Kentas cracks Hermann with a good jab.
Kentas misses with a looping right.
Kentas darts in trying to clinch
and Hermann counters with a straight right hand.
Hermann takes one to the chin there.
Kentas throws out a leg kick but Hermann moves out of range and Kentas only half commits.
The fighters circling - Hermann throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Kentas looks to throw the jab but Hermann is out of range.
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!
Hermann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hermann loads up on a big right hand but Kentas slips the punch.
Hermann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kentas wants to counter with a clinch but Hermann pushes him away.
Hermann throws a head kick that misses.
Kentas tries to counter with a clinch but Hermann shakes him off and moves away.
Kentas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karl Hermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kentas circles away quickly and effectively.
Kentas misses with a hook to the body
and Kentas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kentas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermann moves away.
Hermann misses with a few strikes there.
Kentas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kentas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hermann moves out of range as Kentas strikes.
Hermann closes the distance but Kentas moves to the side
and Kentas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hermann scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kentas in his tracks.
Kentas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermann throws out the jab.
Kentas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermann was well out of range. Poor timing from Kentas.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kentas. Hermann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hermann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Kentas.
Kentas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hermann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kentas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hermann lands a jab to the head.
Hermann throws an overhand right that lands on Kentas's shoulder, as Kentas tries to avoid the shot.
Kentas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hermann.
Kentas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kentas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermann.
Kentas misses the jab.
Hermann is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hermann throws a lazy uppercut
and Kentas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hermann is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hermann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kentas wants to counter the offense by Hermann and move into the clinch position.
Kentas ducks under a wild hook from Hermann.
Hermann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kentas. Hermann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hermann takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kentas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Kentas ducks under a wild hook from Hermann.
Hermann lands a nice hook to Kentas's body. Kentas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kentas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kentas slips under a jab.
Hermann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kentas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hermanns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermann. Kentas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hermann takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kentas misses with a straight right.
Kentas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hermanns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hermann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kentas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hermann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kentas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermann misses with a body shot.
Kentas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hermann throws a nice looking combination but Kentas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hermann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermann manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rimtas Kentas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
That's time! Hermann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermann manages to avoid it.
Jab by Hermann.#CL2#
Kentas darts in and clinches Hermann up against the cage.
Kentas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kentas lands a nice uppercut.
Kentas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermann prevents a body shot from Kentas.
A head punch on the inside from Kentas fails to land.
I was talking to Hermann's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Kentas. #TD2#
Kentas successfully pulls guard.
Kentas looking for a sweep. Not yet Kentas, not yet. #SU#
Hermann gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas cracks Hermann with an open hand slap.
Hermann misses with a straight right.
Hermann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hermann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kentas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kentas connects with the punch.
Hermann misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Kentas counters with a single leg into guard. Hermann didn't expect that. #T1#
Hermann wants to stand up but Kentas is controlling him.
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hermann wants to stand and escape but Kentas is having none of it.
Kentas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hermann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kentas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kentas wants to control from the top but Hermann keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hermann keeping full guard, as Kentas tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hermann misses the shot to the body.
Kentas defending well as Hermann loads up on a big left hand.
Hermann cracks Kentas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hermann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kentas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Hermann does it's job there.
Hermann slips under a jab from Kentas.
Hermann throwing a counter right hand but Kentas manages to avoid it.
Hermann misses with an uppercut. Kentas saw that one coming.
Kentas moves out of range as Hermann strikes.
Hermann throws a head kick but Kentas moves out of range.
Kentas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kentas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermann.#T3#
Kentas dodges the punch combination from Hermann.
Kentas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hermann counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermann.
Hermann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hermann takes one on the button.
Hermann misses with a lunging right hand
and Kentas counters with a left to the body.
Kentas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hermann on the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kentas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hermann has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hermann and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kentas avoids the body shot from Hermann.
Hermann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hermann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hermann avoids the body shot from Kentas.
Kentas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermann moves away.
Kentas throws a body shot but no joy.
Hermann 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!
Kentas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Nice jab there from Kentas.
Kentas slips under a jab from Hermann.
Hermann throws a hook to the side of Kentas's head but Kentas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kentas slips under a jab from Hermann.
Kentas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kentas.
Hermann cracks Kentas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kentas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hermann throws a sloppy head kick and Kentas moves out of range easily.
Kentas defending well as Hermann loads up on a big left hand.
Hermann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kentas at a distance.
Kentas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kentas misses with a body shot.
Kentas throws the left hand but Hermann avoids the punch easily.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Kentas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rimtas Kentas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kentas throws a hook but Hermann blocks it.
Kentas throws the left hand but Hermann avoids the punch easily.
Kentas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermann throws out the jab.
Kentas throws a lazy right hand but Hermann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kentas misses with a wild body shot.
Kentas takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kentas. Hermann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hermann throws a looping overhand right but Kentas ducks down to avoid it.
Kentas lands with a hook. Hermann tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hermann stuns Kentas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hermann with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas scores with a hook.#CL2#
Kentas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kentas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hermann pushes Kentas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kentas prevents a body shot from Hermann.
A body shot lands from Kentas. #T1#
Kentas blocking some punches.
Hermann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hermann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kentas backwards.
Hermann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kentas is trying to pull guard but Hermann turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kentas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kentas gets through Hermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rimtas Kentas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kentas throws a head punch that misses.
Hermann scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hermann holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kentas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hermann misses with a punch on the inside.
Kentas misses with some punches.
Hermann lands a hook that snaps the head of Kentas backwards.
Kentas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hermann to keep the fight standing.
Hermann misses with the head strike.
Kentas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Karl Hermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rimtas Kentas.
Hermann swings wildly with an uppercut but Kentas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karl Hermann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hermann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hermann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kentas scores with a shot to the side of Hermann's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kentas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hermann content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hermann lands an uppercut.
Hermann dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Hermann as the two fighters clinch.
Kentas fails to pull guard.
Kentas blocking some punches.
Kentas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kentas tries to throw a body punch but Hermann avoids it by throwing Kentas back against the cage.
Hermann throws a punch but it's blocked by Kentas.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hermann.
Kentas lands with a light punch inside.
Hermann'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.
Kentas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Hermann scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kentas has a couple of punches blocked by Hermann.
A short right from Kentas on the inside.
Hermann dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hermann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hermann has Kentas pressed against the cage, preventing Kentas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hermann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kentas tries to work over Hermann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kentas lands with a light punch inside.
Kentas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hermann throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Kentas lands a takedown into guard.
Kentas tries to free his leg and advance position but Hermann is retaining full guard.
Hermann keeping moving, preventing Kentas from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hermann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kentas defends it easily.#T4#
Hermann wants to sweep but no luck.
Kentas wants to control from the top but Hermann keeps moving.
Hermann throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kentas trying to control but Hermann is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kentas 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kentas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rimtas Kentas.
I've got Kentas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rimtas Kentas!
A very excited looking Rimtas Kentas 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: HFC 107 - Tonissar vs Dotsenko
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
A combination from Adee does no damage.
Kentas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kentas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kentas throws a chopping leg kick but Adee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Decent striking displayed by Kentas there.
Adee tests Kentas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Adee.
Kentas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kentas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kentas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adee. Adee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Adee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kentas staying out of range there.
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adee manages to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kentas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Adee tries to close the distance and clinch but Kentas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kentas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adee.
Adee scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Rimtas Kentas has been cut.
Kentas missing with a left hand there. Adee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kentas scores with a shot to the body.
Kentas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adee's head backwards.
Kentas takes a swing at Adee's ribcage but misses.
Kentas looks to land a combination. Adee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kentas lands a nice shot to the body.
Adee throws a sloppy head kick and Kentas moves out of range easily.
Adee misses with a wild body shot.
Kentas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adee on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Kentas.
Kentas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kentas misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Adee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kentas ducks under a wild hook from Adee.
Kentas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kentas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adee tries a head kick but it misses.
Kentas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kentas moves out of range as Adee strikes.
Adee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kentas.
A jab from Kentas does it's job there.
Adee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kentas finds it's way round the side to connect with Adee's head.
Adee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kentas moves away.
Adee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Adee misses with a jab to the body
letting Kentas counter with a right hand.
Adee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kentas moves away.
Kentas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Kentas cracks Adee with a good jab.
Kentas walks into a straight right hand from Adee.
Adee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kentas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kentas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kentas punishes Adee's body with a nice straight punch.
Kentas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adee.
Adee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kentas to score with a decent uppercut.
Kentas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adee momentarily.
Adee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kentas motions for Adee to come forward. Kentas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adee missing with a left hand there. Kentas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adee misses with a hook.
Kentas takes one on the button.
Adee throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T4#
Kentas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Adee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kentas.
Good standup being displayed there by Kentas as he connects with a hook.
Adee looks to land a right hand but Kentas moved out of range.
Kentas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adee's hands.
Adee looks to throw the jab but Kentas is out of range.
Adee moves out of range of the strikes.
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Adee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adee swings for the body but Kentas moves out of range.
Adee just misses with a punch to the body.
Kentas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arriorus Adee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kentas lands with a cross.
Adee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kentas thuds a left hand into Adee's body.#CL#
Adee darts in and clinches Kentas up against the cage.
Kentas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adees head.
Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kentas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kentas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kentas blocking some punches.
Kentas lands a left hand.
Kentas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adee tries to throw a body punch but Kentas avoids it by throwing Adee back against the cage.
Kentas swings wildly with an uppercut but Adee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kentas lands a right hand.
Adee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adee lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kentas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kentas controlling the action here for a moment.
Kentas throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Kentas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adee or not.
Kentas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kentas.
Adee pushes Kentas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kentas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Adee can't find room to land a body shot as Kentas controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Kentas fails to land.
Adee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Adee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adee.
Kentas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kentas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kentas blocking some punches.
Adee has a couple of punches blocked by Kentas. #T2#
Adee misses with the head strike.
Adee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adee tries to throw a body punch but Kentas avoids it by throwing Adee back against the cage.
Kentas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kentas has had enough of the clinch but Adee keeps him there for the moment.
Adee can't find room to land a body shot as Kentas controls the action.
Kentas lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adee struggles to land a body shot inside as Kentas controls his hands.
Adee lands a hook that snaps the head of Kentas backwards.
Kentas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adee pushes Kentas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kentas lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Adee.
Kentas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adee takes a shot to the head.
Kentas tries a body shot but Adee blocks it.
Adee misses with a punch to the body.
Kentas working aggressively here. #T3#
Adee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kentas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Adee throws a head punch that misses.
Adee has a couple of punches blocked by Kentas.
Kentas throws a head punch that misses.
Adee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adee misses with a punch on the inside.
Adee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kentas's elbow.
Adee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adee blocks a body shot from Kentas.
Arriorus Adee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kentas throws a head punch that misses.
Adee working aggressively here.
Adee misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kentas.
Kentas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adee backwards.
Kentas throws a punch but it's blocked by Adee.
Kentas misses with a body punch.
Kentas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Adee.
Kentas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kentas lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kentas pushes Adee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kentas gets through Adee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kentas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adee backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kentas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kentas leaning against his opponent.
Kentas struggles to land a body shot inside as Adee controls his hands.
Kentas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adee tries to throw a body punch but Kentas avoids it by throwing Adee back against the cage.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kentas swings wildly with an uppercut but Adee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Adee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kentas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kentas catches Adee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Adee throws a lazy uppercut
and Kentas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kentas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kentas scores with a punch to the head.
Adee just misses with a punch to the body.
Kentas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Adee just misses with a punch to the body.
Kentas with a hook.
Kentas thuds a left hand into Adee's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kentas throws a leg kick that misses.
Kentas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Adee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kentas was well out of range. Poor timing from Adee.
Kentas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adee with a body shot.
Adee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kentas counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kentas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Adee misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kentas! But no joy.
Kentas lands a really nice looking cross but Adee seems unphased.
Adee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kentas finds it's way round the side to connect with Adee's head.
A head kick by Adee misses
and Kentas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Adee is rocked!
Kentas lands a nice looking body shot.
Oh Adee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kentas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adee lands a really nice looking cross but Kentas seems unphased.
Nice cross by Kentas.
Adee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kentas on the side of 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!
Kentas scores with a nice head shot.
Adee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kentas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adee seems to have got his legs back now.
Kentas stuns Adee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Adee throws a body punch but Kentas moves out of range.
Kentas unleashes a big counter combination but Adee bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kentas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kentas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adee doesn't seem bothered though.
Adee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adee just misses with a punch to the body.
Kentas connects with a body shot that sends Adee's belly button to the back.
Adee jabs at Kentas's body.
Adee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kentas.
Kentas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kentas.
Kentas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Adee throws a body shot but no joy.
Adee throws an off balance right hand
and Kentas counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Adee takes a swing at Kentas's ribcage but misses.
Kentas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adee momentarily.
Kentas throws a combination. Adee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Adee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Adee lands a glancing blow to the side of Kentas's head.
Kentas slips a straight right by Adee.
Adee misses with a left hand
and Kentas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arriorus Adee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kentas scores with a nice head shot.
Kentas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adee to score with a decent uppercut.
Adee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kentas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adee misses with a right hand
and Kentas counters with a right hand to the body.
Rimtas Kentas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kentas throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Adee throws a counter high kick but Kentas was just alert enough to avoid it.
Adee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kentas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kentas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Adee misses the target.
Kentas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adee.
Kentas connects with a body shot that sends Adee's belly button to the back.
Adee misses with a body shot
and Kentas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kentas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Adee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kentas connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adee misses the shot to the body.
Kentas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kentas scores with a jab. Adee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adee misses with a jab to the body
and Kentas counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rimtas Kentas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kentas 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rimtas Kentas!
A very excited looking Rimtas Kentas rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: HFC 101 - Viktor vs Yago
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1##TD#
Mane looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kentas!
Kentas is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Mane is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kentas looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mane gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kentas is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mane lets go of the hold and Kentas can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blackout Mane!

Event: HFC 95 - Tonissaar vs Todd
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Chai tries to work over Kentas's front leg with a kick but Kentas checks it.
Kentas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kentas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chai defends it nicely.
Chai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A low kick from Chai is predictable there #TD2#
and Kentas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chai wants to stand back up but Kentas manages to pass into side control.
Chai is not content to let Kentas control the position.
Chai wants to get back to his feet but Kentas drags him back down.#ES#
Chai bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kentas fails to land the takedown.
Kentas slips a jab from Chai.
Kentas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai lands a jab to the nose.
Kentas shoots in looking for a takedown but Chai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kentas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pinero Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rimtas Kentas.#T1#
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kentas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kentas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pinero Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kentas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chai avoids it really well and circles away.
Kentas dives in for a single leg takedown but Chai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Chai. No joy for Kentas on that attempt. #TD2#
Kentas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chai napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Kentas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #ES#
Chai throws Kentas to one side and escapes!
Kentas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chai can pounce on him.
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!
Chai stuffs the takedown.
The fighters circling - Kentas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kentas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Kentas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kentas.
Kentas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai slaps away a takedown attempt from Kentas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kentas on the side of the head.
Chai misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Kentas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good work by Kentas as he checks the leg kick.
Kentas dives in for a single leg takedown but Chai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kentas dives in for a single leg takedown but Chai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kentas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kentas takes one to the chin there.
Chai stuns Kentas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kentas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chai.
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kentas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Chai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kentas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chai is looking to score with low kicks.
Chai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kentas.
Kentas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chai is fending him off so far but Kentas persists. Nope, Chai circles away and we're back to standing.
Kentas shoots in looking for a takedown. Chai tries to sprawl out of it but Kentas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kentas walks into a stiff left hand from Chai.
Kentas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chai defends it nicely.
Kentas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kentas. That did some damage!
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Chai stuffs the takedown attempt from Kentas. Kentas gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Chai lands a right hook to the body.
Kentas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chai is fending him off so far but Kentas persists. Nope, Chai circles away and we're back to standing.
Kentas dives in and grabs Chai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chai pushes down on Kentas's head and hops out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kentas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kentas defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
Kentas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chai is fending him off so far but Kentas persists. Nope, Chai circles away and we're back to standing.
That kick from Chai tenderised Kentas's leg. Kentas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kentas or perhaps it was just good defense by Chai, which made it look bad.
Chai feints and then cracks Kentas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kentas down.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai is looking to slow Kentas down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kentas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chai tries to avoid it but Kentas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chai to the ground. Chai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kentas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinero Chai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Kentas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chai is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Kentas in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Chai is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rimtas Kentas!
Rimtas Kentas spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Pinero Chai had this to say: 'Shit happens ...'.

Event: HFC 85 - Sosa vs Bulb III
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Tarantino drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tarantino advances nicely into full mount.
My spies in Zenarals' House inform me that Tarantino has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kentas is trying to escape the mount.
Tarantino takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Kentas is really stuck here.
Kentas trying to control but not successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tarantino is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Kentas is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T1#
Tarantino lands a shot to the body.
Kentas just trying to survive but Tarantino is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tarantino lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kentas hold on?!
Tarantino keeps control of the position as Kentas tries to break free.
Kentas holding both Tarantino 's hands and preventing any damage. #SUB2#
Tarantino is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Tarantino tries to keep control of the position but Kentas is staying busy.
Kentas's coaches at Team Grunt 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.#T2#
Tarantino gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB2#
Kentas is trying to roll into a better position but Tarantino has get a rear naked choke and Kentas is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quintet Tarantino!
Quintet Tarantino thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 78 - Nofud vs Petrov
Date: Jun 18, 2021

#R1#
Tokugawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kentas manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circling - Tokugawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yoshinobu Tokugawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tokugawa misses with a hook.
Kentas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tokugawa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kentas somewhat.
Kentas tries for a takedown but Tokugawa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kentas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tokugawa throws a lazy right hand but Kentas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kentas tries to counter with a takedown but Tokugawa is quick to defend against it.
Tokugawa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kentas has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rimtas Kentas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kentas shoots in but no luck this time.
Kentas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kentas with a poor takedown
and Tokugawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa 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.
Kentas fails with a takedown attempt.
Tokugawa 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. #TD#
Kentas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tokugawa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kentas is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Kentas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kentas wants to control from the top but Tokugawa keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Takeda Clan Gym inform us that Tokugawa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kentas forces his way into half guard.
Kentas trying to pass the guard but Tokugawa defending well. #SUB#
Kentas is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Kentas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Tokugawa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kentas is trying to work for a kimura but Tokugawa is defending well.
Kentas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tokugawa keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3##SUB#
Kentas is looking for a kimura but Tokugawa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kentas to get the leverage. #SUB#
Tokugawa is defending against the submission attempts here by Kentas. #SUB2#
Tokugawa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kentas pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kentas wants to work for an arm triangle but Tokugawa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Tokugawa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kentas pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kentas works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Kentas goes for an armbar but Tokugawa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tokugawa. #SUB#
Kentas looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tokugawa is defending well. Kentas quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tokugawa has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kentas celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rimtas Kentas!
Rimtas Kentas 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: HFC 73 - Wanker vs Maui
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1##TD#
Kentas shoots in and bounces Lee off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kentas wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kentas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kentas wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Kentas wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kentas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1##SUB#
Kentas is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well. #SUB#
Kentas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kentas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kentas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lee's legs. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Kentas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Kentas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee asks Kentas politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kentas prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Kentas keeps moving and retains side control.
Kentas controlling from side mount.
Kentas trying to control the position but Lee is working away. #T3#
Kentas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Kentas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kentas is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee struggling a bit here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Kentas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lee rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kentas's guard! Nice work there by Lee!
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee passes Kentas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kentas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kentas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kentas actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
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#
Lee throws a hook to the side of Kentas's head but Kentas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kentas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Kentas shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.#KD2#
Lee drops Kentas with a beautiful combination! Kentas stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lee is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Rimtas Kentas has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kentas moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Kentas avoids the body shot from Lee.
Kentas shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rimtas Kentas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kentas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Kentas has hold of Lee's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lee seems comfortable defending it but Kentas has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lee is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lee is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kentas couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rimtas Kentas!
Rimtas Kentas decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: HFC 67 Sitsongrit vs Dilbrandt
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Kentas has a takedown stuffed.
Wolfe misses the jab.#TD2#
Kentas gets the takedown into side control.
Kentas content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wolfe stops Kentas from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Kentas has an Americana. Wolfe didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kentas is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kentas hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rimtas Kentas!
Rimtas Kentas decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: HFC 62 - Dos Anjos vs Lachance
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1##TD#
Kentas scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Kentas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kentas has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Kentas sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Gracie doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Kentas paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Gracie - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rafaelo Gracie!

Event: GDL 74: MacArthur II VS Petrov
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Poika thuds his shin into the meat of Kentas's side.
Poika doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Poika scores with a push kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kentas.
Kentas has his takedown stuffed
and Poika counters with a head kick. That will keep Kentas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Poika leaves Kentas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rimtas Kentas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Kentas misses.
And Poika responds with a good body kick, but Kentas manages to step out the way in time.
Kentas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Poika tries to avoid it but Kentas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Poika to the ground. Poika escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Kentas misses
and Kentas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kentas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Poika's waist but Poika gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kentas off to one side.
A nice side step and Poika releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kentas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Poika displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kentas throws out the jab. #T1#
Kentas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kentas avoids the body shot from Poika.
Both fighters circling a little - Poika finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kentas is breathing heavily.
Kentas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kentas throws a right hand that misses
and Poika counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Rimtas Kentas has been cut.
Poika scores with a sloppy right hand. Kentas should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Kentas is rocked!#TD#
Kentas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Poika looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Oh Kentas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Poika keeping his opponent close.
Kentas seems to have got his legs back now.
Poika is looking to reverse the position.
Kentas working away.
Poika sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poika controlling the position for now.#T2##SUB#
Kentas is looking for a kimura but Poika is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kentas to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kentas is working for a kimura here but Poika manages to reverse the position and he's now in Kentas's guard.
Poika controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Kentas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Poika scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kentas wants to sweep here but Poika controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kentas is looking for a triangle but Poika pushes his legs off easily.
Poika controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Kentas trying to control the position.
Poika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kentas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Poika trying to control but Kentas is working from the bottom.
Poika postures up and lands a big shot to Kentas's brow.
Poika sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kentas is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kentas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Poika counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kentas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Poika throws a head kick but Kentas moves out of range. #TD#
Kentas gets a double leg takedown into Poika's guard.
Kentas won't allow Poika to sweep him here.
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Poika has his foot on Kentas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kentas works his way back into a safe position though.
Kentas trying to control but Poika is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reima Poika dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Poika takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Kentas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kentas trying to control but Poika is working from the bottom.
Poika wants to sweep here but Kentas controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kentas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Poika manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kentas has Poika in his guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kentas is keeping the position for now.
Poika has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Poika trying to control but Kentas is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kentas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Poika is aware though and is defending well.
Poika is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Kentas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poika gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Poika is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kentas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poika manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Poika trying to control the position.
Kentas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poika bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kentas's guard. #REVB#
Kentas trying to keep a closed guard but Poika is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Kentas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Poika passes into half guard. #T3#
Poika is taking a breather. Kentas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Poika takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Kentas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Poika pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Poika seems content to control.
Poika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kentas keeps working.
Poika drops an elbow to the side of Kentas's head.
Kentas is positioning himself well to prevent Poika advancing to mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Poika trying to control from half guard but Kentas is working away.
Poika is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Poika lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kentas trying to control but Poika postures up.
Kentas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Poika is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kentas is looking to improve his position.
Kentas is refusing to be controlled, as Poika sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Reima Poika will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Kentas shoots in and bounces Poika off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Poika has control of Kentas's left arm, preventing Kentas from doing any damage.
Poika is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Kentas has gone for a leg lock! Poika slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kentas's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Kentas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Poika is aware though and is defending well.
Poika content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rimtas Kentas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Kentas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Poika doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Poika manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poika passes Kentas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kentas wants to get back to full guard.
Kentas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Poika's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Poika's back!#SUB#
Poika defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Poika's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Poika slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Kentas wants to sweep but Poika has passed to side control!
Kentas can't do much from the bottom here.
Poika controlling the position from side mount.
Poika working the ground and pound.
Poika lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kentas down.
Poika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kentas keeps working.
Kentas tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Kentas is working hard here to advance position.
Poika trying to control the position but Kentas is working away.
Kentas manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kentas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Poika pulls his head out easily.
Poika is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Kentas looking for submissions off his back.
Reima Poika is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Poika slows the pace down in half guard.
Rimtas Kentas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poika is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Poika controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kentas is working to get back to half guard.
Kentas looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Reima Poika comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Poika 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GDL 70: Legba VS River
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kentas. #SUB2#
Kentas is trying to get an arm triangle but Wynns Jr is defending well.
Wynns Jr struggling a bit here.
My spies in Team Grunt inform me that Kentas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Kentas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Kentas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wynns Jr throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so. #T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wynns Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Kentas trying to control the position but Wynns Jr is working away. #SUB2#
Kentas is working to tighten his grip on Wynns Jr's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Wynns Jr has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kentas is really squeezing tight and eventually Wynns Jr passes out! Kentas breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rimtas Kentas!
Rimtas Kentas 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: GDL 65: Donovan vs Hannson
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Kentas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Striker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kentas trying to control the action but Striker is working from the bottom.
Kentas tries to move to full mount but Striker actually manages to regain half guard.
Striker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Striker is concentrating on defense, preventing Kentas from advancing position.
Kentas wants to free his trapped foot but Striker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Striker is trying to stand.
Striker is not content to let Kentas control the position.#SUB2#
Kentas is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Striker is trying to stand.
Kentas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kentas trying to control the action but Striker is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Striker's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kentas moves nicely into side control.
Striker is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Kentas is trying to get an arm triangle but Striker is defending well. #SUB2#
Kentas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Striker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB2#
Kentas tries for a kimura but Striker is defending well. #SUB2#
Kentas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Striker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Striker is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kentas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Kentas is looking to take a break and control but Striker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kentas tries for a kimura but Striker is defending well.
Striker tries to escape but Kentas is in control. #SUB2#
Kentas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kentas trying to control the action but Striker is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kentas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Striker is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Kentas is trying to get an arm triangle but Striker is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Striker controls the position for a moment.
Striker is not content to let Kentas control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Striker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rimtas Kentas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Striker gets tackled into the cage by Kentas. Kentas maintains the clinch.
Striker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kentas backwards. #BC#
Striker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kentas closes the distance and clinches up with Striker, looking for a takedown. Kentas pushes Striker against the cage but Striker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kentas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Striker.
Kentas tries to clinch up but Striker circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Striker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Striker tries to sprawl but Kentas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Striker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Kentas in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Striker tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kentas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rimtas Kentas!
A very excited looking Rimtas Kentas rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: TWGC 31 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020

175 cm
37 yrs
182 lbs

176 cm
19 yrs
169 lbs

Murrdock

Kentas

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Sid Murrdock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rimtas Kentas!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Murrdock pushes Kentas up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Murrdock has hold of one of Kentas's legs. Kentas is fighting the takedown attempt but Murrdock gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Murrdock (2) vs (0) Kentas
Kentas is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kentas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Murrdock stacks Kentas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Murrdock!
Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (5) vs (0) Kentas
Kentas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murrdock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murrdock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Murrdock controls the position. #T1#
Kentas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Murrdock politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Murrdock prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kentas is trying to get back to half guard.
Kentas struggling a bit here.
Murrdock happy to just control the position for now.
Kentas sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Kentas is trying to get back to full guard.
Murrdock wants to pass to mount but Kentas is defending the position.
Kentas trying to control from the bottom.
Kentas wants to get back to full guard but Murrdock has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (8) vs (0) Kentas
Murrdock manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kentas to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Murrdock (11) vs (0) Kentas
Kentas breaks Murrdock's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (11) vs (2) Kentas
Kentas being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Kentas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murrdock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murrdock has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (13) vs (2) Kentas#T3#
Kentas is trying to control the position but Murrdock postures up.
Murrdock slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Kentas throws his legs up looking for a submission but Murrdock uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (16) vs (2) Kentas
Kentas gets back to half guard.#T4#
Kentas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murrdock takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kentas is looking to improve his position.
Kentas is looking to control Murrdock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kentas avoid being mounted?
Murrdock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Murrdock controlling the action here.#T5#
Kentas wants to get back to full guard but Murrdock has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (19) vs (2) Kentas
Kentas can't do much from the bottom here.
Murrdock controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Kentas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Kentas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murrdock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Kentas wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Murrdock seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Kentas is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Sid Murrdock!
During a confident post fight interview, Sid Murrdock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 31 (185lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020

176 cm
19 yrs
169 lbs

185 cm
22 yrs
171 lbs

Kentas

O Rourke

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rimtas Kentas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Donald O Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kentas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kentas (2) vs (0) O Rourke
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Rourke gets back to full guard.
Kentas wants to control from the top but O Rourke keeps moving.
Kentas being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Rourke 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.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that O Rourke has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
O Rourke is trying to keep Kentas in close.
Kentas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Rourke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
O Rourke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rourke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kentas is one step ahead there.
Kentas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
O Rourke working for a triangle but Kentas defends it easily.
Kentas trying to control but O Rourke is working from the bottom. #T1#
O Rourke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kentas trying to control but O Rourke is working from the bottom.
O Rourke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kentas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kentas (5) vs (0) O Rourke
Kentas controls the position.#SUB#
Kentas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Rourke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Kentas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on O Rourke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Kentas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Rourke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
O Rourke is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kentas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kentas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
O Rourke is trying to control Kentas's posture but Kentas avoids it.
O Rourke is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kentas is staying active.#T3#
O Rourke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kentas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
O Rourke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kentas's best efforts.#SUB#
Kentas is working for a submission of some sort.
Kentas wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Rourke keeps working. #SUB#
Kentas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
O Rourke tries to get to full guard but Kentas has control of the leg.
O Rourke wants to control but Kentas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Kentas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and O Rourke defends it well.
O Rourke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
O Rourke working a defensive guard here. #T4#
O Rourke 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.
O Rourke managing to control the position.
Kentas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Rourke is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
O Rourke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O Rourke keeping full guard, as Kentas tries to pass.
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but O Rourke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Rourke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O Rourke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kentas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
O Rourke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kentas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kentas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5##SUB#
Kentas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kentas looking to pass the guard.
Kentas stays in close to O Rourke's body and controls the position.
Kentas seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down O Rourke for as long as he can get away with.
Kentas being controlled here momentarily.
Kentas stopping the sweep attempt from O Rourke.#T6#
O Rourke is trying to keep Kentas in close. #SUB2#
O Rourke looking for a guillotine here but Kentas defends easily.
O Rourke is trying to keep Kentas in close.
Kentas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kentas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but O Rourke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Rourke looking to control. #T7##SUB#
Kentas 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.
O Rourke 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.#SUB#
Kentas 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.
O Rourke trying to control the position. #SUB2#
O Rourke has his foot on Kentas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kentas works his way back into a safe position though.
Kentas sitting in guard here, content to control.
O Rourke trying to control the position.
Kentas wants to control from the top but O Rourke keeps moving.
Kentas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Rourke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
O Rourke trying to control the position.
O Rourke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kentas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kentas (5) vs (2) O Rourke
Kentas wants to sweep here but O Rourke controlling him for the moment.
O Rourke controls from within his opponent's guard.
O Rourke wants to control from the top but Kentas keeps moving. #SUB#
Kentas pushes a forearm under O Rourke's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, O Rourke is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rimtas Kentas!
Rimtas Kentas 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.
The defeated Donald O Rourke had this to say: 'Its whatever, i'm young and this is a learning experience. '.

Event: TWGC 30 (155lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020

180 cm
19 yrs
165 lbs

176 cm
19 yrs
169 lbs

Pereira

Kentas

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arnoldo Pereira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rimtas Kentas!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Kentas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kentas showed some decent athleticism there.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pereira (0) vs (2) Kentas#SUB2#
Kentas is trying to work for a kimura but Pereira is defending well.
Pereira is trying to maintain the position but Kentas is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Pereira is defending against the submission attempts here by Kentas.
Kentas trying to control the action but Pereira is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1#
Kentas is pressing down on Pereira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pereira is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira is refusing to be controlled, as Kentas sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Kentas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pereira defends it well.
Kentas is thwarting Pereira's attempts to control the position.
Kentas wants to take a breather but Pereira is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kentas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Pereira 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 Kentas. Oh but Pereira has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kentas goes limp - he's gone! Pereira jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arnoldo Pereira!

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